2016-11-16 Unit 20 The Team Meeting, Language for setting an agenda at a meeting – English at Work
A meeting is on the agenda today! An office meeting has been scheduled, but Paul is running late. He’s asked…
2016-11-09 Unit 19 The open window, Language for explaining a misunderstanding – English at Work
How do you explain if there’s been a mix-up? Paul, the boss, leaves a message. He wants ideas for a…
2016-11-02 Unit 18 The email, Language for writing an email – English at Work
Anna’s having trouble with her emails. She’s been trying to sort out the order of Imperial Lemons for Mr Lime.…
2016-10-26 Unit 17 Lemon-sized luxury boxes, Language for placing an order – English at Work
Anna continues to sort out the order of Imperial Lemons for Mr Lime. He gives her a call, this time…
2016-10-19 Unit 16 Slimy Limey Language for politely refusing – English at Work
How do you say no politely? Anna needs help following the call from Mr Lime asking her out to lunch.…
2016-10-12 Unit 15 Seb Lime, Language for talking on the phone – English at Work
Anna has been told to improve her telephone manner and has welcomed some friendly and useful advice from Denise. They…
2016-10-05 Unit 14 Telephone tell-tale, Language for Giving feedback – English at Work
Anna gets feedback from Paul today. Following her successful Imperial Lemon presentation, Anna thinks she’s going to get some good…
2016-09-28 Unit 13 The Imperial Lemon, Language for pitching – English at Work
Oh no! Anna’s making a pitch to Mr Lime and his team at Citrus Ventures, but her presentation is not…
2016-09-21 Unit 12 The big day, Language for opening a presentation – English at Work
Presentation time! It’s a big day for Anna as she presents Tip Top Trading’s new Imperial Lemon to Mr Lime…
2016-09-14 Unit 11 Overtime, Language for working long hours – English at Work
Someone’s been working very long hours at Tip Top Trading. Anna is burning the candle at both ends – in…
2016-09-07 Unit 10 The brainstorm, Language for disagreeing – English at Work
Tom, Anna and Denise get together to share their ideas about Tip Top Trading’s upcoming launch, but they can’t agree…
2016-08-31 Unit 09 The warehouse, Language for checking information – English at Work
Anna’s checking up on some orders today. As a result of some embarrassing mistakes in deliveries, Tip Top Trading’s big…
2016-08-24 Unit 08 Room 301, Language for Giving Praise – English at Work
The boss isn’t happy with Tom! But Anna is told ‘Well done!’ Find out what words he uses to give…
2016-08-17 Unit 07 Mr Lime’s grapefruits, Language for Apologising – English at Work
Mr Lime is not happy. He ordered grapefruit from Tip Top Trading, but he got pineapples. Time to say sorry!…
2016-08-10 Unit 06 Double-booked, Language for Offering Help – English at Work
It’s chaos at Tip Top Trading. Tom is in a panic and needs help! He has arranged more meetings than…
2016-08-03 Unit 05 The Queen of Sheba, Polite Requests – English at Work
Anna is still getting used to how things work in her new job. She turns to her colleagues to ask…
2016-07-27 Unit 04 Doing lunch, Introducing yourself – English at Work
Anna is determined to be friendly with her new colleagues and to make a good impression. Unfortunately, a slight misunderstanding…
2016-07-20 Unit 03 The Crisis, Making suggestions – English at Work
Denise explains why she’s in such a state of panic and Paul is not pleased. Will Anna be able to…
2016-07-13 Unit 02 The Interruption, Structuring answers – English at Work
Anna’s job interview continues. But with all the pressure and stress, she has frozen mid-sentence, unable to find the right…
2016-07-06 Unit 01 The Interview, Language for Interviews – English at Work
Tip Top Trading is the fastest-growing company in the plastic fruit sector, and Anna desperately wants to be a part…