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1. Office English: Plans and strategies

   17 augustus 2026 · 8 min

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   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. Lees meer

   Find a transcript and subtitles at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-english/260817

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2. Office English: Formal or informal?

   10 augustus 2026 · 9 min

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   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. Lees meer

   Find a transcript and subtitles at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-english/260810

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3. Office English: Pitching

   20 juli 2026 · 7 min

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   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. Lees meer

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   This programme was originally broadcast in June 2025.

4. Office English: Client management

   13 juli 2026 · 8 min

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   How do you deal with customers and clients at work? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about keeping customers happy. Lees meer

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   This programme was originally broadcast in June 2025.

5. Office English: Deadlines and logistics

   6 juli 2026 · 9 min

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   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. Lees meer

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   This programme was originally broadcast in May 2025.

6. Office English: Help

   29 juni 2026 · 9 min

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   How do you ask for help at work? Pippa and Phil talk about asking for and offering help at work. Lees meer

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   This programme was originally broadcast in May 2025.

7. Office English: Feedback

   22 juni 2026 · 11 min

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   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. Lees meer

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   This programme was originally broadcast in May 2025.

8. Office English: Cold calls

   15 juni 2026 · 10 min

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   Do you ever have to call or email people you don't know at work? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about cold calling and building relationships with new people at work. Learn some helpful English phrases for contacting people you don't know. Lees meer

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   This programme was originally broadcast in May 2025.

9. Office English: Misunderstandings

   8 juni 2026 · 8 min

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   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. Lees meer

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   This programme was originally broadcast in April 2025.

10. Office English: Delegating

    1 juni 2026 · 8 min

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    Learn how to give instructions to other people at work who might be able to help with your workload. Lees meer

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    This programme was originally broadcast in April 2025.

11. Office English: Presentations

    25 mei 2026 · 7 min

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    Do you find giving presentations at work stressful? Learn ways you can prepare. Lees meer

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    This programme was originally broadcast in April 2025.

12. Office English: Saying no

    18 mei 2026 · 8 min

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    Is it OK to say no at work? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about setting boundaries at work. Lees meer

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    This programme was originally broadcast in April 2025.

13. Office English: Career development

    11 mei 2026 · 8 min

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    Do you have goals for your career? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about training, promotions and networking. Lees meer

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14. Office English: Writing notes

    4 mei 2026 · 10 min

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    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. Lees meer

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15. Office English: Extra work

    27 april 2026 · 10 min

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    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. Lees meer

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16. Office English: Clear communication

    20 april 2026 · 9 min

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    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. Lees meer

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17. Office English: Suggestions and advice

    13 april 2026 · 8 min

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    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. Lees meer

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18. Office English: Ideas

    6 april 2026 · 9 min

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    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. Lees meer

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19. Office English: Describing your job

    30 maart 2026 · 7 min

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    Not sure how to describe your job to your friends or even those at your workplace? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about explaining what you do to people in and outside of work. Lees meer

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20. Office English: Socialising

    23 maart 2026 · 8 min

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    Do you have friends at work? Or do you prefer to keep your work and personal lives separate? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about making friends and keeping things professional. Lees meer

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21. Office English: Disagreements

    16 maart 2026 · 6 min

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    "I don't mind it too much when people disagree. I think it can be really healthy, and especially if everyone feels able to disagree in a kind of calm way."
    Do you know how to disagree politely at work? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about being diplomatic and compromising. Lees meer

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22. Office English: Goals

    9 maart 2026 · 7 min

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    "One thing I think I excel at is..." In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about language for performance reviews and career conversations. Lees meer

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23. Office English: Apologies

    2 maart 2026 · 8 min

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    When should you apologise at work, and what's the best way to do it? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about the language of workplace apologies and if it's ever wrong to apologise at work. Lees meer

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24. Office English: Rules

    23 februari 2026 · 10 min

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    When do rules need to be followed and when are they just guidelines? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about the language of rules at work and how to tell how serious a rule is from the way people talk about it. Lees meer

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25. Office English: Organising meetings

    16 februari 2026 · 11 min

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    It's sometimes hard to organise meetings and some people feel like meetings are a waste of time. Pippa and Phil talk about planning meetings and how to keep them on track. Lees meer

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26. Office English: Small talk

    9 februari 2026 · 10 min

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    It sometimes feels difficult to start conversations in the office. That's why we use small talk! Pippa and Phil talk about which topics to use at work (and which to avoid) with people you don't know. Lees meer

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27. Business Jargon: Should we use jargon?

    2 februari 2026 · 10 min

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    Lots of people find jargon annoying. Is it useful in the workplace? Pippa and Phil talk about when to use jargon and when to avoid it, with help from journalist Anna Maloney, Anne Curzan from the University of Michigan and John Fiset from St Mary's University in Nova Scotia, Canada. Lees meer

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28. Business Jargon: Jargon about technology

    26 januari 2026 · 9 min

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    Technology is a big part of many workplaces. Pippa and Phil talk about remote working has impacted language at work. Learn some jargon phrases for the modern office. Lees meer

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29. Business Jargon: Jargon about success

    19 januari 2026 · 7 min

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    Pippa and Phil talk about common phrases for goals, measuring them and how we succeed. Lees meer

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30. Business Jargon: Jargon about delays

    12 januari 2026 · 7 min

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    Pippa and Phil talk about some common business jargon that is used to talk about delays and priorities at work. Lees meer

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31. Business Jargon: Jargon about workload

    5 januari 2026 · 7 min

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    Pippa and Phil talk about some common business jargon to help you talk about your workload. Lees meer

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32. Business Jargon: Jargon for ideas

    29 december 2025 · 9 min

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    We use jargon a lot to talk about ideas. Pippa and Phil talk about some common phrases. And a CEO tells us about the new jargon businesses use to impress investors. Lees meer

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33. Business Jargon: Jargon for organising

    22 december 2025 · 6 min

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    Some people find jargon annoying. But lots of managers use it. Pippa and Phil explain some of the strangest business jargon and why we use it with the help of Anne Curzan, Professor of English Language at the University of Michigan. Lees meer

    This episode was originally broadcast in November 2024.

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34. Business Jargon: Jargon for meetings

    15 december 2025 · 7 min

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    Ever been in a meeting and had no idea what people were talking about? Pippa and Phil talk about business jargon used during meetings from touch base to circle back. Lees meer

    This episode was originally broadcast in October 2024.

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35. Business Jargon: What is jargon?

    8 december 2025 · 8 min

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    The language of the workplace can be very confusing. Pippa and Phil talk about business jargon and some of the strange phrases people use at work. They also hear from John Fiset from the University of Nova Scotia about why jargon can make it difficult to get work done. Lees meer

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36. Work in the future: How can we stay cyber safe?

    1 december 2025 · 11 min

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    Have you received a scam text or email? Do you know how to keep information safe at work? There have been lots of stories about cyber crime in the news. But what can we do to keep cyber safe? In this episode, Pippa and Phil talk about the threat of cyber crime at work, with Joe Tidy, BBC journalist who reports on cyber crime. Lees meer

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37. Work in the future: How do generations work together?

    24 november 2025 · 11 min

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    Do you get on with people from different generations at work? There are lots of stereotypes about different generations. But are older and younger workers really that different? In this episode, Pippa and Phil talk about generations in the workplace, with Grace Lordan, director of the Inclusion Initiative at the London School of Economics. Lees meer

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38. Work in the future: Should we work fewer hours?

    17 november 2025 · 9 min

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    Would you like to work fewer hours? Some companies now allow employees to work flexible hours, such as starting and finishing later, or doing five days' work in four days. In this episode, Pippa and Phil talk about flexible work and whether it benefits employees, with Heejung Chung, professor of work and employment at King's College Business School in London. Lees meer

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39. Work in the future: Does office design impact our work?

    10 november 2025 · 12 min

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    Do you work in your own office? Or is your office open plan. Since the Covid-19 pandemic, the way we use the office is changing. In this episode, Pippa and Phil talk about office design and how it impacts work, with Kerstin Sailer, professor in the sociology of architecture at University College London. Lees meer

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40. Work in the future: Will AI take over our jobs?

    3 november 2025 · 11 min

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    Some people believe Artificial Intelligence will one day be able to do our jobs for us. But how likely is this? In the meantime, how is AI impacting work today? In this episode, Pippa and Phil talk about how AI might change the world of work, with Martin Ford, author of Rise of the Robots, a book about how technology might change work. Lees meer

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41. Work in the future: What is wellbeing at work?

    27 oktober 2025 · 12 min

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    Work can take up many hours in our lives. So if work makes us feel unwell or unhappy, it can have a big impact. In this episode, Phil and Pippa talk about how the way you feel affects the way you work, with Zofia Bajorek from the institute for Employment Studies. Lees meer

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42. Work in the future: How do you network online?

    20 oktober 2025 · 11 min

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    In the past, networking involved attending conferences and work events. Now, lots of people do it on social media platforms such as LinkedIn, X and Instagram. In this episode, Phil and Pippa talk about networking online with marketing and communications consultant Adam Driver. Lees meer

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43. Work in the future: Is working from home here to stay?

    13 oktober 2025 · 13 min

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    Pippa and Phil talk about hybrid work with Nick Bloom, professor of economics at Stanford University. Lees meer

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44. Work in the future: What will work be like in the future?

    6 oktober 2025 · 1 min

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    The world of work is changing. In our Work in the Future series, we'll speak with experts to understand how work is changing. Lees meer

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45. Job Applications: Your first day

    15 september 2025 · 5 min

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    Pippa and Phil talk about how to make a good impression. With advice from BBC World Service recruitment expert Amy Evans. Lees meer

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46. Job Applications: After the interview

    8 september 2025 · 6 min

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    Pippa and Phil talk about accepting a job offer, or asking for feedback. With advice from BBC World Service recruitment expert Amy Evans. Lees meer

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47. Job Applications: Interviews part 2

    1 september 2025 · 6 min

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    Pippa and Phil talk about job interviews and how to stand out. With advice from BBC World Service recruitment expert Amy Evans. Lees meer

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48. Job Applications: Interviews part 1

    25 augustus 2025 · 7 min

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    Pippa and Phil talk about job interviews and how to structure your answers. With advice from BBC World Service recruitment expert Amy Evans. Lees meer

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49. Job Applications: Preparing for a job interview

    18 augustus 2025 · 6 min

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    Pippa and Phil talk about how to get ready for a job interview with advice from BBC World Service recruitment expert Amy Evans. Lees meer

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50. Job Applications: Cover letters

    11 augustus 2025 · 6 min

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    Pippa and Phil talk about how to write your job application with advice from BBC World Service recruitment expert Amy Evans. Lees meer

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