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Learning English For Work

Learning English For Work

BBC News 104 episodes Latest Jun 1, 2026

Short podcasts to improve your English at work. Want to write better emails? Confused by the jargon at your office? Need to apply for a job in English? We talk about the language used in international workplaces and help you improve your business English.

Episodes

Office English: Misunderstandings Jun 8, 2026 510 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/250428Want to boost your speaking skills? Try Beating Speaking Anxiety, our seri
Office English: Delegating Jun 1, 2026 491 Learn how to give instructions to other people at work who might be able to help with your workload.Find a transcript and subtitles at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-english/250421Want to boost your speaking skills? Try Beating Speaking Anxiety, our series to help fight your fears of speaking English: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/beating_sp
Office English: Presentations May 25, 2026 411 Do you find giving presentations at work stressful? Learn ways you can prepare.Find a full transcript for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-english/250414Want to boost your speaking skills? Try Beating Speaking Anxiety, our series to help fight your fears of speaking English: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/beating_speaking_anxiet
Office English: Saying no May 18, 2026 477 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/250407Want to boost your speaking skills? Try Beating Speaking Anxiety, our series to help fight your fears of speaking English: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/fe
Office English: Career development May 11, 2026 488 Do you have goals for your career? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about training, promotions and networking.Get a free transcript for this episode: www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-english/260511Try the Leadership series. From visionaries to cults and the unexpected power of ordinary individuals, we explore the many sides of leadership: https://www.bbc.
Office English: Writing notes May 4, 2026 575 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.Get a free transcript for this episode and find more programmes for Business English on our website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-english/260504Have you tried 'The English We Speak'? Learn phrases and expr
Office English: Extra work Apr 27, 2026 585 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.Find more programmes to improve your business English here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/business-englishTry one of our other podcasts, including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning E
Office English: Clear communication Apr 20, 2026 529 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.Find more programmes to improve your business English here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/business-englishTry one of our other podcasts, including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learn
Office English: Suggestions and advice Apr 13, 2026 506 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-englishTry one of our other podcasts, including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Lear
Office English: Ideas Apr 6, 2026 536 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/260406Subscribe to our free email newsletter: https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u178220599More business English programmes: https://w
Office English: Describing your job Mar 30, 2026 430 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.Subtitles and transcript: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-english/260330Subscribe to our free email newsletter: https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u178220599More business English
Office English: Socialising Mar 23, 2026 451 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/260323Subscribe to our free email newsletter: https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u178220599More business Englis

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