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Learning English For Work

Learning English For Work

BBC

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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  • 7 minutes 50 seconds
    Office English: Plans and strategies

    Do you talk about the future at work? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about targets, objectives and how to plan for the future.

    Find a transcript and subtitles at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-english/260817

    Want to learn more informal English? Try The English We Speak, our series for learning conversational English: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260817

    Get our latest programmes. Subscribe to our free email newsletter https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters

    17 August 2026, 10:19 am
  • 8 minutes 34 seconds
    Office English: Formal or informal?

    Is everyone at your office formal and polite, or do they speak more informally? Pippa and Phil talk about how formal you need to be at work.

    Find a transcript and subtitles at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-english/260810

    Want 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_anxiety

    Get our latest programmes. Subscribe to our free email newsletter https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters

    10 August 2026, 1:47 pm
  • 6 minutes 47 seconds
    Office English: Pitching

    Do you know how to share your ideas at work? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about pitching ideas at work.

    Find a transcript and subtitles at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-english/250609

    Want 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_anxiety

    Get our latest programmes. Subscribe to our free email newsletter https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters

    This programme was originally broadcast in June 2025.

    20 July 2026, 7:00 am
  • 7 minutes 57 seconds
    Office English: Client management

    How do you deal with customers and clients at work? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about keeping customers happy.

    Find a transcript and subtitles at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-english/250602

    Want 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_anxiety

    Get our latest programmes. Subscribe to our free email newsletter https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters

    This programme was originally broadcast in June 2025.

    13 July 2026, 7:00 am
  • 8 minutes 54 seconds
    Office English: Deadlines and logistics

    Are your organised at work? Pippa and Phil talk about setting deadlines, working with other people and organising things in English.Learn some useful English phrases to talk about time and logistics at work.

    Find a transcript and subtitles at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-english/250526

    Want 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_anxiety

    Get our latest programmes. Subscribe to our free email newsletter https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters

    This programme was originally broadcast in May 2025.

    6 July 2026, 7:00 am
  • 8 minutes 43 seconds
    Office English: Help

    How do you ask for help at work? Pippa and Phil talk about asking for and offering help at work.

    Find a transcript and subtitles at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-english/250519

    Want 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_anxiety

    Get our latest programmes. Subscribe to our free email newsletter https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters

    This programme was originally broadcast in May 2025.

    29 June 2026, 7:00 am
  • 10 minutes 42 seconds
    Office English: Feedback

    Do you know how to talk about other people's work politely? Pippa and Phil talk about giving and receiving feedback at work in a constructive and professional way.

    Find a transcript and subtitles at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-english/250512

    Want 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_anxiety

    Get our latest programmes. Subscribe to our free email newsletter https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters

    This programme was originally broadcast in May 2025.

    22 June 2026, 7:00 am
  • 9 minutes 43 seconds
    Office English: Cold calls

    Do you ever have to call or email people you don't know at work? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about cold calling and building relationships with new people at work. Learn some helpful English phrases for contacting people you don't know.

    Find a transcript and subtitles at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-english/250505

    Want 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_anxiety

    Get our latest programmes. Subscribe to our free email newsletter https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters

    This programme was originally broadcast in May 2025.

    15 June 2026, 7:00 am
  • 8 minutes 30 seconds
    Office English: Misunderstandings

    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/250428

    Want 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_anxiety

    Get our latest programmes. Subscribe to our free email newsletter https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters

    This programme was originally broadcast in April 2025.

    8 June 2026, 7:00 am
  • 8 minutes 11 seconds
    Office English: Delegating

    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/250421

    Want 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_anxiety

    Get our latest programmes. Subscribe to our free email newsletter https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters

    This programme was originally broadcast in April 2025.

    1 June 2026, 7:00 am
  • 6 minutes 51 seconds
    Office English: Presentations

    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/250414

    Want 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_anxiety

    Get our latest programmes. Subscribe to our free email newsletter https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters

    This programme was originally broadcast in April 2025.

    25 May 2026, 7:00 am
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