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Introduction Is it OK to say no at work? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about setting boundaries at work. TRANSCRIPT Note: This is a transcript…

Introduction It’s important to be able to talk about our achievements at work. How do you talk about your strengths? What are interview questions really asking? In this episode of…

Introduction It can be stressful to make sure you get the best price for something. Do you know how to open a negotiation? How can we be firm and professional…

Introduction We don’t always agree with people at work. But we still need to get the job done.  In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about how…

Introduction Nobody likes to talk about bad news. But sometimes at work, we have to. Do you know the phrases your boss might use to give you bad news? In…

Introduction We meet new people at work all the time. Do you know how to start a conversation with them? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about…

Introduction When mistakes happen at work, it can be stressful! In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about some phrases that can help you deal with mistakes. Learn…

Introduction In the modern office, there are so many ways to communicate with colleagues. How can you communicate clearly on video calls? What are the rules for instant messages at…

Introduction What happens when you ask someone to do something at work, and they don’t do it? It can be really frustrating at work when you are waiting for a…

Introduction Meetings at work can be stressful spaces to speak. Do you struggle to talk about your ideas in meetings? Do you know how to interrupt politely? In this episode…

Introduction Do you struggle to write the perfect email at work? It can be difficult to know how formal or friendly to be when you are writing to a colleague,…

Introduction Welcome to our new business English series Office English. In each episode, Pippa and Phil talk about the phrases you will need to succeed in English at work. Want to…

Introduction 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…

Introduction Technology is a big part of many workplaces. Pippa and Phil talk about remote working has impacted language at work. Learn some jargon phrases for the modern office. Vocabulary…

Introduction Managers often talk about success at work and have developed lots of jargon to talk about it. Pippa and Phil talk about some common phrases for goals, how we…