Business English Expressions at Work

Episodes

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  Episode 21: Expressions at Work #91 | The Employee Who Stopped Caring 18.06.2026 2m

  Daniel used to be one of the most reliable people on the team.Then something changed.He stopped contributing in meetings, missed important details, and seemed to lose interest in the work he once enjoyed.In this episode of Expressions at Work, we explore a situation that many managers and coworkers eventually face: what happens when a good employee suddenly disengages?Along the way, you'll learn five useful Business English expressions:• Check out • Go through the motions • Pick up the slack • Phone it in • Pull your weightA realistic workplace story designed to help you improve your Business English naturally through listening.#BusinessEnglish #EnglishPodcast #LearnEnglish #WorkplaceEnglish #ProfessionalEnglish #EnglishListening #BusinessCommunication #ESL #ExpressionsAtWork #AdvancedEnglish
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  Episode 20: Expressions at Work #90 | The Client Changed Everything at the Last Minute 16.06.2026 5m

  Have you ever been days away from a deadline when a client suddenly changes the entire project?In this episode of Expressions at Work, we follow a team that believes they're on the verge of completing a major proposal—until an unexpected phone call turns everything upside down.As the deadline approaches, the team faces shifting priorities, mounting pressure, and a race against the clock to deliver results.Along the way, you'll learn five advanced Business English expressions commonly used in professional environments:• Move the goalposts• Throw a wrench into• Back to square one• Under the gun• Salvage the situationPerfect for Business English learners, professionals, managers, and anyone looking to improve their workplace communication skills through realistic business stories.Listen, learn, and build the confidence to use natural Business English in meetings, presentations, and everyday professional conversations.#BusinessEnglish #EnglishPodcast #LearnEnglish #WorkplaceEnglish #ProfessionalEnglish #BusinessCommunication #EnglishListening #ESL #ExpressionsAtWork #AdvancedEnglish
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  Episode 19: Expressions at Work #89 | The Meeting That Should Have Been an Email 11.06.2026 6m

  The Meeting That Should Have Been an Email  Podcast Description:  Have you ever spent an hour in a meeting that could have been resolved in five minutes?  In this episode of Expressions at Work, we follow a team that turns a simple decision into a lengthy discussion filled with distractions, unnecessary details, and repeated arguments.  Along the way, you'll learn five advanced Business English expressions that professionals frequently encounter in meetings and workplace discussions:  ✅ Get bogged down ✅ Go off on a tangent ✅ Labor the point ✅ Cut to the chase ✅ Reach a consensus  If you've ever left a meeting wondering what was actually accomplished, this episode will feel very familiar.  Perfect for Business English learners, professionals, managers, and anyone looking to sound more natural and confident in workplace conversations.  Listen to the story, learn the expressions, and improve your professional English one episode at a time.  #BusinessEnglish #EnglishPodcast #LearnEnglish #WorkplaceEnglish #ProfessionalEnglish #EnglishListening #BusinessCommunication #AdvancedEnglish #ExpressionsAtWork #ESLPodcast
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  Episode 18: Expressions at Work #88 | When Everything Starts Falling Apart at Work 10.06.2026 6m

  What do you do when deadlines start slipping, unexpected problems appear, and the pressure keeps building?In this episode of Expressions at Work, you'll hear a realistic workplace story about a project that suddenly begins to unravel. Along the way, you'll learn practical Business English expressions that professionals use every day.Today's expressions: • Fall behind • Hit a roadblock • Keep everyone in the loop • Put out fires • Get back on trackPerfect for English learners, business professionals, and anyone looking to sound more natural and confident in workplace conversations.Listen to the story, learn the expressions, and start using them in your own meetings, emails, and presentations.
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  Episode 17: Episode 87: Handling a Difficult Employee 20.03.2026 4m

  Episode 87 of Expressions at Work takes you back inside the Human Resources department as the team deals with a challenging workplace situation — a high-performing employee whose behavior is beginning to affect the team.In this episode, you’ll hear how HR professionals handle sensitive issues by discussing performance concerns, deciding how to address the behavior, and ensuring that problems are properly documented. The team also explores how to set clear expectations and when to introduce a performance improvement plan (PIP).This episode is ideal for intermediate to advanced English learners who want to understand how professionals communicate in difficult workplace situations, especially when balancing performance with professionalism.Listening to realistic HR conversations will help you improve your business English vocabulary, communication skills, and confidence in professional environments.🎧 In this episode you’ll learn expressions such as: • Performance concerns • Address the behavior • Document the issue • Set clear expectations • Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) • Professional conductSubscribe to Expressions at Work for more realistic workplace English conversations designed to help you sound more natural, clear, and confident at work.
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  Episode 16: Episode 86:'The Human Resources Department: A Rising Turnover Problem 15.03.2026 4m

  Episode 86 of Expressions at Work takes us inside the Human Resources department of a large international company. The HR team has noticed an unusual increase in employee resignations, and they need to figure out what’s causing the problem.In this episode, you’ll hear a realistic workplace discussion as the HR team analyzes employee turnover, reviews exit interview feedback, and considers how issues like burnout, career progression, and competitive compensation may be affecting employee retention.This episode is perfect for intermediate to advanced English learners who want to understand the kind of language professionals use when discussing staffing, workplace culture, and business strategy.Listening to realistic workplace conversations can help you improve your business English vocabulary, listening comprehension, and professional communication skills.🎧 In this episode you’ll learn expressions such as: • Employee retention • Exit interview • Burnout • Career progression • Competitive compensation • Retention strategySubscribe to Expressions at Work for more realistic workplace English conversations and explanations designed to help you sound more natural and confident in professional environments.
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  Episode 15: Episode 85 — Strategic Storytelling in Business Communication 26.02.2026 2m

  In this episode of Expressions at Work, we explore one of the most powerful communication skills in business: strategic storytelling.Data informs, but stories persuade.How do you present ideas so they are remembered. How do you structure updates so they influence decisions. And how do you communicate strategy in clear, persuasive English.In this Advanced Business English ESL episode, you will learn practical workplace expressions that help you organize ideas logically and speak with impact.You will learn phrases such as:frame the narrativeestablish contexthighlight the turning pointtailor the messagedraw a clear takeawaystructure ideas strategicallyThis episode is ideal for advanced ESL learners, managers, and international professionals who want to communicate more persuasively in meetings, presentations, and executive discussions.If you want your ideas to be understood, remembered, and acted on, this episode will help you speak with clarity and influence.Subscribe for weekly Advanced Business English lessons.
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  Episode 14: Episode 84 — Executive Presence in English 22.02.2026 3m

  In this episode of Expressions at Work, we focus on a powerful professional skill: executive presence in English.What makes someone sound like a leader in meetings. How do some professionals communicate authority without raising their voice. And why does language shape how others perceive your credibility.In this Advanced Business English ESL episode, you will learn practical workplace expressions that help you speak with clarity, composure, and strategic confidence.You will learn phrases such as:demonstrate executive presencearticulate trade-offssignal ownershipelevate the conversationproject composureuse decisive languageThis episode is ideal for advanced ESL learners, managers, and international professionals who want to sound more confident in high-stakes conversations.If you want to strengthen your executive communication skills and project authority in English, this episode will help you speak with precision and impact.
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  Episode 13: Episode 83 — Leading Meetings That Actually Get Results 21.02.2026 2m

  In this episode of Expressions at Work, we focus on a critical professional skill: leading meetings that actually get results.Do your meetings drift off track? Do discussions go in circles without clear decisions?In this Advanced Business English ESL episode, you’ll learn practical workplace expressions that help you guide conversations, manage different viewpoints, and drive meetings toward real outcomes.You’ll learn phrases such as:set the agendaframe the objectivekeep the discussion on trackmanage competing viewpointsdrive toward a decisionconfirm action itemsThis episode is ideal for: ✔ Advanced ESL learners ✔ Team leaders and managers ✔ International professionals ✔ Anyone who wants stronger executive communication skills in EnglishIf you want to sound more confident, structured, and influential in meetings — this episode is for you.
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  Episode 12: Episode 82 — Giving Constructive Feedback Without Creating Tension 15.02.2026 2m

  In this episode of Expressions at Work, we focus on a critical leadership skill: giving constructive feedback.How do you correct someone professionally? How do you improve performance without creating defensiveness or tension?In this Advanced Business English ESL episode, you’ll learn powerful workplace expressions that help you deliver feedback clearly, calmly, and diplomatically.You’ll learn phrases such as:set the contextfocus on specific behaviorsidentify development areasinvite perspectiveclarify expectationsconstructive feedbackThis episode is ideal for: ✔ Advanced ESL learners ✔ Managers and team leaders ✔ International professionals ✔ Anyone who wants to improve executive communication in EnglishIf you want to speak more confidently in performance conversations, this episode will help you sound professional and composed.
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  Episode 11: Episode 81 — Handling Unrealistic Deadlines Without Stress 14.02.2026 3m

  In this episode of Expressions at Work, we focus on a common workplace challenge: unrealistic deadlines.How do you respond professionally when a deadline isn’t realistic? How do you protect your credibility without sounding negative?In this Advanced Business English ESL episode, you’ll learn powerful workplace expressions that help you negotiate timelines, communicate constraints, and stay calm under pressure.You’ll learn phrases such as:assess feasibilitycommunicate constraints earlynegotiate timelinesprioritize tasksdocument agreementstone mattersThis episode is ideal for: ✔ ESL learners ✔ International professionals ✔ Managers working in global teams ✔ Anyone who needs stronger business communication skills in EnglishIf you want to sound calm, clear, and professional — even under pressure — this episode is for you.
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  Episode 10: Episode 80: Managing Up at Work | Business English ESL Podcast 11.02.2026 3m

  In this episode of Expressions at Work, we explore an essential professional skill: managing up.How do you influence your boss without formal authority? How do you communicate strategically with senior leadership in English?In this Advanced Business English ESL episode, you’ll learn practical workplace expressions that help you sound confident, clear, and professional when speaking to managers or executives.You’ll learn phrases such as:manage upalign with prioritiesanticipate concernsframe updates strategicallymanage bandwidthread the roomThis episode is perfect for: ✔ Advanced ESL learners ✔ International professionals ✔ Managers working in global teams ✔ Anyone who wants to improve executive communication in EnglishIf you want to speak more strategically at work — this episode is for you.
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  Episode 9: Episode 79: Pushing Back Politely Without Sounding Weak | Expressions at Work 10.02.2026 3m

  In this episode of Expressions at Work, we focus on a critical professional skill: pushing back politely.In international and fast-paced workplaces, agreeing too quickly can lead to overload, missed deadlines, and frustration. Strong professionals know how to push back clearly — without sounding defensive, negative, or weak.In this episode, you’ll learn practical business expressions such as:acknowledge the requestreframe the conversationflag a concern earlyset boundariesbuy timeoffer an alternativeThis episode is ideal for professionals, managers, and advanced English learners who want to communicate limits confidently while maintaining strong working relationships.🎧 Listen now and learn how to protect your priorities without creating friction.
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  Episode 8: Episode 78: Managing Expectations Without Killing Momentum | Expressions at Work 09.02.2026 4m

  In this episode of Expressions at Work, we explore one of the most underrated professional skills: managing expectations.Many workplace problems don’t come from poor performance — they come from assumptions, overpromising, and misaligned timelines. In this episode, you’ll learn how experienced professionals protect trust and credibility by setting expectations early and adjusting them strategically.You’ll hear real-world business expressions such as:set realistic expectationstemper expectationsovercommitwalk something backmanage the opticsunder-promise and over-deliverThis episode is ideal for professionals, international teams, and advanced English learners who want to sound clear, confident, and credible at work.
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  Episode 7: Episode 77: Pressure Points in Management Consulting 20.01.2026 2m

  In Episode 77 of Expressions at Work, we shift to a monologue-style format and step into the world of management consulting. Set inside a high-pressure consulting engagement, this episode explores how professionals handle tough conversations, internal resistance, and critical business decisions.Ideal for B1–B2 learners, this episode focuses on clear, natural business English used in real decision-making environments.
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  Episode 6: Episode 76: A CEO’s End-of-Year Message | Business English Expressions Explained 16.12.2025 1m

  In this episode, you’ll hear a CEO-style end-of-year message designed for Business English learners at B2 level.First, you’ll listen to a short executive reflection on the past year — the kind of message often shared with employees and stakeholders. Then, each key business expression is clearly explained in simple, practical English.This episode will help you:Understand how CEOs reflect on performance and challengesLearn natural business expressions used in leadership communicationImprove listening skills with realistic executive languageSpeak more confidently in professional and corporate settings
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  Episode 5: Episode 75: Brand Strategy Overhaul 03.06.2025 2m

  For Episode 76 of "Expressions at Work," titled "Brand Strategy Overhaul," let's focus on expressions like "lay the groundwork," "pivot strategy," "flesh out," and "push the envelope." This episode will feature a dialogue set during a high-stakes branding meeting where the team must rethink their brand positioning to stay competitive. We'll explore how strategic thinking and creative adjustments can help drive business success.
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  Episode 4: Episode 74: Elevating Brand Presence 22.01.2025 3m

  In Episode 74 of "Expressions at Work," titled Elevating Brand Presence at NovaTech Solutions, we focus on expressions like “Make Waves,” “Raise the Bar,” “Hit the Ground Running,” and “Brand Loyalty.” Follow the branding team as they brainstorm ways to refine their visual identity, create interactive campaigns, and build deeper connections with their audience. Learn how innovation and collaboration drive brand success.
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  Episode 3: Season 5: Episode 3: Resolving Team Conflicts Effectively 29.11.2024 2m

  In this episode, we explore how to resolve conflicts within a team. Through a scenario in a marketing department, we’ll learn useful expressions for finding common ground, de-escalating tense situations, and giving constructive feedback to keep the team on track.
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  Episode 2: Season 5 Episode 2: Managing Project Delays 10.11.2024 2m

  📚 Learn Business English | Managing Project Delays + VocabularyIn this podcast, you’ll learn how to talk about managing project delays in English. We’ll go through a real-life example of how to handle delays in a project and how to communicate clearly with clients. You’ll also learn useful business vocabulary that you can use at work.🌟 What You Will Learn:How to explain project delays 📅How to update clients about setbacks 📢Useful business vocabulary for project management 🛠️At the end of the podcast we’ll go over the key vocabulary to help you understand and use the new words in your own business conversations.