Jul 6

Office English: Deadlines and logistics

Are your organised at work? Pippa and Phil talk about setting deadlines, working with other people and organising things in English.Learn some useful English phrases to talk about time and logistics at work.Find a transcript and subtitles at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish ... Show More

8m 54s

Jun 29

Office English: Help

How do you ask for help at work? Pippa and Phil talk about asking for and offering help at work.Find a transcript and subtitles at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-english/250519Want to boost your speaking skills? Try Beating Speaking Anxiety, our se ... Show More

8m 43s

Jun 22

Office English: Feedback

Do you know how to talk about other people's work politely? Pippa and Phil talk about giving and receiving feedback at work in a constructive and professional way.Find a transcript and subtitles at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-english/250512Want ... Show More

10m 42s

Aug 2020

English at work: Managing Conflict

In this week's Premier Skills English Podcast, we visit Rich at his football-themed cafe where he is having a few problems with his staff. They are arguing about who should get the tips. The language focus is on words and phrases we use to resolve conflict and arguments. In this ... Show More

24m 16s

Nov 2024

Chatterbox #330 – Office etiquette

In this episode of Chatterbox, Andrew and Anna discuss the important topic of office etiquette. They share tips and opinions on workplace culture, including dress codes, handling awkward situations, and maintaining a harmonious office environment. You’ll also hear about how cultu ... Show More

36m 2s

Jul 2023

Ep 9. How to disagree at work in English - Business English lesson

Send us Fan MailDisagreeing with people is an important and healthy part of working on a team towards shared goals. The challenge is therefore, how can we do this in a way that protects and even strengthens our professional relationships? It would be great if the only thing we ha ... Show More

29m 45s

Apr 2021

WorkLife with Adam Grant: The Science of Productive Conflict

Whether it's over a project, politics, or pizza toppings, conflict with colleagues is inevitable. The goal is not to eliminate it; it’s to handle it better. There’s a whole science of managing individual and team conflicts, and it suggests that we don’t have to agree to disagree. ... Show More

39m 54s

Feb 2024

How to manage multiple agendas — including your own

Have you ever been caught in the middle of a tricky work dynamic, struggling to please everyone? Sometimes, the only solution is to realize it’s not your job to fix everything. This week, Anne and Frances talk to a listener who’s struggling to manage relationships with multiple b ... Show More

28m 58s

Oct 2025

How to Stay Polite When You Disagree – Speak English Confidently

In this episode of 5-Minute English Talk, Bruce and Stacy show you how to disagree politely in English — without sounding rude or awkward.Learn natural expressions like “I’m not sure I agree with that” and “That’s an interesting point”, hear real-life examples, and practice soft, ... Show More

4m 21s

May 2025

How to Resolve Team Conflict

People management consists of a fair amount of mediation and diplomacy, and you can’t expect to get the hang of it right away. You’re in the middle of a lot now. Initiating difficult conversations, and then getting all the way through them, takes planning and practice (and someti ... Show More

41m 25s

Mar 2022

How to talk to a colleague who offended you

Dionna and Denise had a professional relationship that mostly worked–until it didn’t. After a string of mishaps in their workplace, a comment Denise made online sparked a fallout between the two coworkers. In this episode, we hear from both women about the power of impact regardl ... Show More

57m 28s

Office English: Conflict