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Learning English For Work

Learning English For Work

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113 episodesEN

Show overview

Learning English For Work has been publishing since 2024, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 113 episodes. That works out to roughly 15 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.

Episodes typically run under ten minutes — most land between 6 min and 10 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Education show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 4 weeks ago, with 31 episodes already out so far this year. Published by BBC.

Episodes
113
Running
2024–2026 · 2y
Median length
8 min
Cadence
Weekly

From the publisher

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 Follow us at bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus

Latest Episodes

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Office English: Plans and strategies

Aug 17, 20267 min

Office English: Formal or informal?

Aug 10, 20268 min

Office English: Pitching

Jul 20, 20266 min

Office English: Client management

Jul 13, 20267 min

Office English: Deadlines and logistics

Jul 6, 20268 min

Office English: Help

Jun 29, 20268 min

Office English: Feedback

Jun 22, 202610 min

Office English: Cold calls

Jun 15, 20269 min

Office English: Misunderstandings

Jun 8, 20268 min

Office English: Delegating

Jun 1, 20268 min

Office English: Presentations

May 25, 20266 min

Office English: Saying no

May 18, 20267 min

Office English: Career development

May 11, 20268 min

Office English: Writing notes

May 4, 20269 min

Office English: Extra work

Apr 27, 20269 min

Office English: Clear communication

Apr 20, 20268 min

Office English: Suggestions and advice

Apr 13, 20268 min

Office English: Ideas

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/260406Subscribe to our free email newsletter: https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u178220599More business English programmes: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/business-english

Apr 6, 20268 min

Office English: Describing your job

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.Subtitles and transcript: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-english/260330Subscribe to our free email newsletter: https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u178220599More business English programmes: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/business-english

Mar 30, 20267 min

Office English: Socialising

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.Subtitles and transcript: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-english/260323Subscribe to our free email newsletter: https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u178220599More business English programmes: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/business-english

Mar 23, 20267 min
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