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Learning English For Work

BBC News
Leadership
Business English
Mistakes At Work
Emails
Bad News
Workplace Disagreements
Networking
Meetings
BBC Learning English
Negotiation
Communication Skills
Career Development
Open University
Error Management
Workplace English
Professional Writing
Business Euphemisms
Conflict Resolution
Ms Macaroon
Workplace Culture

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.

Find more at bbclearningenglish.com

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When do rules need to be followed and when are they just guidelines? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about the language of rules at work and how to tell how serious a rule is from the way people talk about it.

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It's sometimes hard to organise meetings and some people feel like meetings are a waste of time. Pippa and Phil talk about planning meetings and how to keep them on track.

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It sometimes feels difficult to start conversations in the office. That's why we use small talk! Pippa and Phil talk about which topics to use at work (and which to avoid) with people you don't know.

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Lots of people find jargon annoying. Is it useful in the workplace? Pippa and Phil talk about when to use jargon and when to avoid it, with help from journalist Anna Maloney, Anne Curzan from the University of Michigan and John Fiset from St Mary's U... more

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Anna Maloney
Journalist at the London financial newspaper, City AM.
City AM
Episode: Business Jargon: Should we use jargon?
John Fiset
Expert in workplace culture and language dynamics, St Mary's University.
St Mary's University
Episode: Business Jargon: Should we use jargon?
Anne Curzan
Professor of English Language at the University of Michigan.
University of Michigan
Episode: Business Jargon: Should we use jargon?
Joe Tidy
BBC's cyber correspondent
BBC
Episode: Work in the future: How can we stay cyber safe?
Grace Lordan
Director of the Inclusion Initiative at the London School of Economics
London School of Economics
Episode: Work in the future: How do generations work together?
Heejung Chung
Professor of Work and Employment at King's College London Business School
Episode: Work in the future: Should we work fewer hours?
Kerstin Sailer
Researcher in office design and architecture
Episode: Work in the future: Does office design impact our work?
Martin Ford
Author and speaker focused on artificial intelligence and its implications for society and the economy
Episode: Work in the future: Will AI take over our jobs?
Dr. Zofia Bajorek
A Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Employment Studies, focusing on workplace policy and well-being.
Institute for Employment Studies
Episode: Work in the future: What is wellbeing at work?

Hosts

Phil
Host of Learning English For Work, facilitating discussions and insights about improving workplace English.
Pippa
Co-host of Learning English For Work, providing perspectives on workplace English challenges.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 704 ratings
  • Werbung Werbung …

    …. Werbung Werbung…

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Behrooz
    Germanya month ago
  • Utilísimo

    Tengo algún tiempo de que inicié el uso de este método de aprendizaje. Me ha parecido realmente útil , empiezo a entender el inglés hablado y escrito. Seguiré tratando de aprovechar en los diferentes temas que ofrecen. Felicidades

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Báñalo
    Mexico6 months ago
  • Parfait pour se remettre à l’anglais professionnel

    Des épisodes courts, mais avec du vocabulaire ciblé. Je trouve le format tres bien pour s’y remettre

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cat viri
    France8 months ago
  • 何度も聞いて覚えたい

    超実践的なポッドキャスト。例えばemail編では、メールではDearはあまり使わないこと、文末の結尾語のregards やall the bestその他のニュアンスの違いや使い分けなどを分かりやすく説明してくれて、とても役に立つ。リスニングと記憶の定着を兼ねて、毎日聴いています

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ねこのしもべ
    Japan9 months ago
  • حلو

    حلو

    Apple Podcasts
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    FoFo Khld
    Saudi Arabia10 months ago

Listeners Say

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Positive feedback emphasizes the effectiveness in improving real-world English skills for work.
The format of short episodes is praised for being concise and easy to follow.
There are requests for more resources, like scripts for episodes, to aid in comprehension and learning.
Listeners appreciate the practical and targeted approach to language learning for professional settings.

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Work in the future: Should we work fewer hours?
Q: What are the benefits and downsides of flexible working hours?
The benefits include improved work-life balance and enhanced well-being leading to better productivity, while the downsides can include longer hours and blurred boundaries between work and personal life.
Work in the future: Is working from home here to stay?
Q: What does Nick Bloom suggest about the future of working from home?
Nick predicts that working from home will increase gradually in the future, especially as younger leaders who support hybrid work take over.
Work in the future: Is working from home here to stay?
Q: What is the impact of hybrid working on productivity and employee satisfaction?
Hybrid working arrangements appear to have no negative effect on productivity and are highly valued by employees, akin to a 5% pay raise.
Business Jargon: Jargon about technology
Q: Are there any strange words or phrases that you don't understand at work?
Listeners were encouraged to email their examples for discussion in a future episode.
Leadership: Quiet leaders
Q: What does Linda find most challenging about being a leader?
Accepting that you can't please everyone at all times, but striving to do your best regardless.

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Focused on enhancing professional English communication, the series offers short episodes designed to aid listeners in navigating workplace scenarios effectively. Topics span from cyber security and generational dynamics in the workplace to flexible working hours, AI implications, and the significance of mental well-being at work. The engaging dialogues led by the hosts often include insights from experts across various fields, providing practical advice that listeners can apply to their daily work environments. Notably, the series stands out for its structured format, making complex topics accessible to a diverse audience seeking to improve their workplace English skills.

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Recent guests on Learning English For Work include:

1. Anna Maloney
2. John Fiset
3. Anne Curzan
4. Joe Tidy
5. Grace Lordan
6. Heejung Chung
7. Kerstin Sailer
8. Martin Ford

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