Learning English For Work

Do you talk about the future at work? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about targets, objectives and how to plan for the future.

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Is everyone at your office formal and polite, or do they speak more informally? Pippa and Phil talk about how formal you need to be at work.

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Do you know how to share your ideas at work? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about pitching ideas at work.

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This programme was originally broadcast in June 2025.

How do you deal with customers and clients at work? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about keeping customers happy.

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This programme was originally broadcast in June 2025.

Are your organised at work? Pippa and Phil talk about setting deadlines, working with other people and organising things in English.Learn some useful English phrases to talk about time and logistics at work.

Find a transcript and subtitles at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-english/250526

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This programme was originally broadcast in May 2025.

How do you ask for help at work? Pippa and Phil talk about asking for and offering help at work.

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This programme was originally broadcast in May 2025.

Do you know how to talk about other people's work politely? Pippa and Phil talk about giving and receiving feedback at work in a constructive and professional way.

Find a transcript and subtitles at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-english/250512

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This programme was originally broadcast in May 2025.

Do you ever have to call or email people you don't know at work? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about cold calling and building relationships with new people at work. Learn some helpful English phrases for contacting people you don't know.

Find a transcript and subtitles at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-english/250505

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This programme was originally broadcast in May 2025.

What do you do if you don't understand something at work? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about miscommunication and how to check you understand your colleagues, and that they understand you.

Find a transcript and subtitles at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-english/250428

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This programme was originally broadcast in April 2025.

Learn how to give instructions to other people at work who might be able to help with your workload.

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This programme was originally broadcast in April 2025.

Do you find giving presentations at work stressful? Learn ways you can prepare.

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This programme was originally broadcast in April 2025.

Is it OK to say no at work? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about setting boundaries at work.

Find a transcript and subtitles at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-english/250407

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This programme was originally broadcast in April 2025.

Do you have goals for your career? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about training, promotions and networking.

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Should you write down every word that people say in a meeting? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil discuss meeting notes, action points and minutes.

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A new challenge at work can be exciting, but sometimes it's stressful. Pippa and Phil talk about discussing new opportunities and what to do when you have too much work.

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If you see someone doing something wrong at work, should you get involved? Pippa and Phil talk about making suggestions to colleagues and giving advice without sounding rude.

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If you see someone doing something wrong at work, should you get involved? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about making suggestions to colleagues and giving advice without sounding rude.

Find more programmes to improve your business English here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/business-english

Try one of our other podcasts, including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Grammar

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What's the best way to share idea at work? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about coming up with and developing ideas, and making sure they actually happen.

Subtitles and transcript: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-english/260406

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Not sure how to describe your job to your friends or even those at your workplace? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about explaining what you do to people in and outside of work.

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Do you have friends at work? Or do you prefer to keep your work and personal lives separate? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about making friends and keeping things professional.

Subtitles and transcript: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-english/260323

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