Aug 17

Office English: Plans and strategies

Do you talk about the future at work? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about targets, objectives and how to plan for the future.Find a transcript and subtitles at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-english/260817Want to learn more ... Show More

7m 50s

Aug 10

Office English: Formal or informal?

Is everyone at your office formal and polite, or do they speak more informally? Pippa and Phil talk about how formal you need to be at work. Find a transcript and subtitles at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-english/260810Want to boost your speaking ... Show More

8m 34s

Jul 20

Office English: Pitching

Do you know how to share your ideas at work? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about pitching ideas at work.Find a transcript and subtitles at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-english/250609Want to boost your speaking skills? Try ... Show More

6m 47s

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