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/250428Want 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_anxietyGet our latest programmes. Subscribe to our free email newsletter https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersThis programme was originally broadcast in April 2025.

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/250421Want 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_anxietyGet our latest programmes. Subscribe to our free email newsletter https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersThis programme was originally broadcast in April 2025.

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/250414Want 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_anxietyGet our latest programmes. Subscribe to our free email newsletter https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersThis 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/250407Want 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_anxietyGet our latest programmes. Subscribe to our free email newsletter https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersThis programme was originally broadcast in April 2025.

Do you have goals for your career? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about training, promotions and networking.Get a free transcript for this episode: www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-english/260511Try 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/leadershipLearn a new English phrase or expression with our podcast 'The English We Speak': https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/the-english-we-speak

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/260504Have you tried 'The English We Speak'? Learn phrases and expressions used by fluent English speakers: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026And don't forget to sign up to our newsletter. Get weekly tips from your favourite presenters: https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u178220599

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.Find more programmes to improve your business English here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/business-englishTry one of our other podcasts, including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English GrammarSubscribe to our free newsletter to get more tips and resources to help you improve your English: https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u178220599

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-englishTry one of our other podcasts, including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English GrammarSubscribe to our free newsletter to get more tips and resources to help you improve your English: https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u178220599

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-englishTry one of our other podcasts, including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English GrammarSubscribe to our free newsletter to get more tips and resources to help you improve your English: https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u178220599

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