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Do you find giving presentations at work stressful? Learn ways you can prepare.
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This programme was originally broadcast in April 2025.
Is it OK to say no at work? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about setting boundaries at work.
Find a transcript and subtitles at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-english/250407
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Do you have goals for your career? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about training, promotions and networking.
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Try the Leadership series. From visionaries to cults and the unexpected power of ordinary individuals, we explore the many sides of leadership: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/leadership
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Should you write down every word that people say in a meeting? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil discuss meeting notes, action points and minutes.
Get a free transcript for this episode and find more programmes for Business English on our website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-english/260504
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A new challenge at work can be exciting, but sometimes it's stressful. Pippa and Phil talk about discussing new opportunities and what to do when you have too much work.
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If you see someone doing something wrong at work, should you get involved? Pippa and Phil talk about making suggestions to colleagues and giving advice without sounding rude.
Find more programmes to improve your business English here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/business-english
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If you see someone doing something wrong at work, should you get involved? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about making suggestions to colleagues and giving advice without sounding rude.
Find more programmes to improve your business English here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/business-english
Try one of our other podcasts, including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Grammar
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What's the best way to share idea at work? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about coming up with and developing ideas, and making sure they actually happen.
Subtitles and transcript: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-english/260406
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Not sure how to describe your job to your friends or even those at your workplace? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about explaining what you do to people in and outside of work.
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Do you have friends at work? Or do you prefer to keep your work and personal lives separate? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about making friends and keeping things professional.
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