Learning English For Work

This podcast episode focuses on small talk and networking in English for work events. Tips include engaging conversations, giving compliments, asking questions at work events, preparing for industry networking, navigating small talk, and building relationships through small talk at work events.

Learn how to handle mistakes at work, from admitting to your boss to apologizing to clients. Discover strategies for effective communication, assuring clients, and navigating mistakes in customer interactions. Embrace mistakes for professional growth by understanding root causes and evolving from errors.

Tips on clear communication in the modern office, including video calls vs. instant messages. Strategies for addressing technical issues in video calls and navigating digital workplace dynamics. Insight into industry-specific communication norms and the impact of company culture on communication practices.

Learn how to effectively chase people up in the office when tasks go unfinished. Discover the art of polite reminders and the importance of clear communication in professional follow-ups.

Tips and strategies for speaking in meetings, including polite interruptions and self-introductions. Importance of agendas for productivity and navigating dominant voices. Master meeting etiquette for effective communication.

Tips and techniques for writing work emails, discussing formality in greetings and sign-offs. Insightful advice on choosing appropriate language for different recipients. Exploring nuances of email salutations, from formal 'dear' to casual 'hi'. Mastering email etiquette with tailored beginnings and endings. Understanding when to use smiley faces in work emails based on tone and formality.

Learn English for the office with Pippa and Phil. They discuss the challenges of office communication and the importance of politeness in British culture. Upcoming episodes feature BBC colleagues sharing their experiences.