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Learning English For Work

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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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Oct 27, 2025 · 11 min
Work in the future: What is wellbeing at work?
Pippa and Phil talk about how the way you feel affects the way you work.
Oct 20, 2025 · 11 min
Work in the future: How do you network online?
Phil and Pippa speak to marketing and communications consultant Adam Driver.
Oct 13, 2025 · 12 min
Work in the future: Is working from home here to stay?
Pippa and Phil talk about hybrid work
Oct 6, 2025 · 1 min
Work in the future: What will work be like in the future?
Listen to the trailer for our series about the future of work
Sep 15, 2025 · 5 min
Job Applications: Your first day
Pippa and Phil talk about how to make a good impression.
Sep 8, 2025 · 6 min
Job Applications: After the interview
Pippa and Phil talk about accepting a job offer or asking for feedback.
Sep 1, 2025 · 6 min
Job Applications: Interviews part 2
Pippa and Phil talk about job interviews and how to stand out.
Aug 25, 2025 · 7 min
Job Applications: Interviews part 1
Pippa and Phil talk about job interviews and how to structure your answers.
Aug 18, 2025 · 5 min
Job Applications: Preparing for a job interview
Pippa and Phil talk about how to get ready for a job interview.
Aug 11, 2025 · 5 min
Job Applications: Cover letters
Pippa and Phil talk about how to write your job application.
Aug 4, 2025 · 6 min
Job Applications: Understanding job descriptions
Pippa and Phil talk about how to know if a job is right for you.
Jul 28, 2025 · 5 min
Job Applications: Writing CVs
Pippa and Phil talk about what to include and what to leave out of a CV.
Jun 9, 2025 · 6 min
Office English: Pitching
Do you ever have to pitch ideas at work?
Jun 2, 2025 · 7 min
Office English: Client management
How do you deal with customers and clients at work?
May 27, 2025 · 8 min
Office English: Deadlines and logistics
Are you organised at work?
May 19, 2025 · 8 min
Office English: Help
How do you ask for help at work?
May 12, 2025 · 10 min
Office English: Feedback
Do you know how to talk about other people's work politely?
May 5, 2025 · 9 min
Office English: Cold calls
Do you ever have to call or email people you don't know at work? Learn about cold calling
Apr 28, 2025 · 8 min
Office English: Misunderstanding
What do you do if you don't understand something at work?
Apr 21, 2025 · 8 min
Office English: Delegating
Learn how to give instructions at work

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