English at Work

2017-10-04 Unit 66 The Wedding Day, Language for a wedding – English at Work

The day has finally come – Anna and Tom are getting married. All their friends, work colleagues and business acquaintances…

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2017-09-27 Unit 65 Last call for Tom, Language to say you’ve changed your mind – English at Work

Our story has got rather dramatic. Anna has realised that Tom is really the man for her so she's on…

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2017-09-20 Unit 64 Something’s missing, Language for getting down to business – English at Work

At the offices of Tip Top Trading, things are a bit strange after Tom walked out in a huff –…

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2017-09-13 Unit 63 Tom’s tantrum, Language to persuade someone to change their mind -English at Work

There's confusion at the offices of Tip Top Trading. Anna has announced that 'yes' she will accept Mr Socrates's offer…

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2017-09-06 Unit 62 Anna’s decision, Language to announce your decision – English at Work

Anna's been offered a promotion - and a marriage proposal at the same time! She's taken some time out to…

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2017-08-30 Unit 61 Decision time, Language relating to being offered and accepting a promotion – English at Work

Mr Socrates has sacked Paul from his position as manager of Tip Top Trading and he's offered Anna a promotion…

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2017-08-23 Unit 60 Stepping aside, Language related to getting the sack – English at Work

The team from Tip Top Trading has been having a smashing time at the launch of its plastic aubergine. Tom…

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2017-08-16 Unit 59 The show must go on, Language for presenting a new product – English at Work

It's an exciting day for Tip Top Trading – the launch of its latest product, the plastic aubergine. The launch…

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2017-08-09 Unit 58 Pulling out the stops, Language for getting things done quickly -English at Work

There's much to do at the offices of Tip Top Trading, and tomorrow the team is launching its new product…

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2017-08-02 Unit 57 A room with a view, Language for booking a venue – English at Work

The team at Tip Top Trading has lots to do, but now Anna has discovered she has to organise a…

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2017-07-26 Unit 56 Pushed to the limits, Language to use when trying to set priorities -English at Work

At the offices of Tip Top Trading, things are a bit tricky. Denise has been reinstated at the company but…

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2017-07-19 Unit 55 To show you the ropes, Language for telling someone what to do -English at Work

Denise is back at Tip Top Trading and she's negotiated some new conditions with Paul. She's going to learn how…

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2017-07-12 Unit 54 Eating humble pie, Language to use when you need to stand your ground -English at Work

Chaos continues at Tip Top Trading. Paper is all over the place and important messages aren't getting through. What can…

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2017-07-05 Unit 53 Help We need somebody, Language to use when taking a phone message at a busy time – English at Work

Denise has left at just the same time as things are getting busy at Tip Top Trading. The team are…

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2017-06-28 Unit 52 So long Denise, Language for helping others with advice about their career -English at Work

It's Denise's last day working at Tip Top Trading. Anna is busy trying to get everyone to sign her leaving…

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2017-06-21 Unit 51 Taking shape, Language to use for conveying your ideas to others – English at Work

After Denise's sacking, Anna and Tom are worried that they might be next in the firing line! But things are…

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2017-06-14 Unit 50 Reality bites, Language to use when making someone redundant – English at Work

At the offices of Tip Top Trading, the team is catching up on yesterday's good news from the conference. But…

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2017-06-07 Unit 49 Award-winning, Language to use when accepting an award – English at Work

It's the end of a busy day at the International Plastics Convention, and that means it's awards time! Tip Top…

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2017-05-31 Unit 48 Face-to-face, Language to use when networking – English at Work

Anna and the rest of the Tip Top Trading team are at the International Plastics Convention and looking to promote…

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2017-05-24 Unit 47 Talking sense, Language to use for clearing up confusion – English at Work

With Paul still out of action following his biscuit-related accident Anna is taking charge at Tip Top Trading. What will…

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