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Feb 2024
11m 57s

Office English: Work events

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We meet new people at work all the time. Do you know how to start a conversation with them? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about some phrases that can help you with small talk and networking in English.

Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/office-english/240226

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