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Learning English For Work

Short podcasts to improve your English at work. Want to write better emails? Confused by the jargon at your office? Need to apply for a job in English? We talk about the language used in international workplaces and help you improve your business English. Find more at bbclearningenglish.com Follow us at bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus

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Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

Business Jargon: Jargon about delays 12.01.2026

Pippa and Phil talk about some common business jargon that is used to talk about delays and priorities at work. Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/business-jargon/241125 This programme was originally broadcast in November 2024. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https...

Business Jargon: Jargon about workload 05.01.2026

Pippa and Phil talk about some common business jargon to help you talk about your workload. Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/business-jargon/241118 This programme was originally broadcast in November 2024 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/lear...

Business Jargon: Jargon for ideas 29.12.2025

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. Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/business-jargon/241111 This episode was originally broadcast in November 2024. FIND BB...

Business Jargon: Jargon for organising 22.12.2025

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. This episode was originally broadcast in November 2024. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https:...

Business Jargon: Jargon for meetings 15.12.2025

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. This episode was originally broadcast in October 2024. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/business-jargon/241...

Business Jargon: What is jargon? 08.12.2025

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. This episode was made with Business Daily – to hear more programmes about the world of work from BBC World Service visit https://w...

Work in the future: How can we stay cyber safe? 01.12.2025

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. TRY THE LISTENING ROOM: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/feature...

Work in the future: How do generations work together? 24.11.2025

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. TRY THE LISTENING ROOM: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learninge...

Work in the future: Should we work fewer hours? 17.11.2025

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. TRY THE READING ROOM: ✔️ https://www.b...

Work in the future: Does office design impact our work? 10.11.2025

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. TRY THE READING ROOM: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/the_reading_room FIND B...

Work in the future: Will AI take over our jobs? 03.11.2025

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. TRY THE READING ROOM: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish...

Work in the future: What is wellbeing at work? 27.10.2025

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. TRY THE READING ROOM: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/the_reading_room FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our websi...

Work in the future: How do you network online? 20.10.2025

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. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co...

Work in the future: Is working from home here to stay? 13.10.2025

Pippa and Phil talk about hybrid work with Nick Bloom, professor of economics at Stanford University. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including ✔...

Work in the future: What will work be like in the future? 06.10.2025

The world of work is changing. In our Work in the Future series, we'll speak with experts to understand how work is changing. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popu...

Job Applications: Your first day 15.09.2025

Pippa and Phil talk about how to make a good impression. With advice from BBC World Service recruitment expert Amy Evans. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular...

Job Applications: After the interview 08.09.2025

Pippa and Phil talk about accepting a job offer, or asking for feedback. With advice from BBC World Service recruitment expert Amy Evans. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of ou...

Job Applications: Interviews part 2 01.09.2025

Pippa and Phil talk about job interviews and how to stand out. With advice from BBC World Service recruitment expert Amy Evans. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other po...

Job Applications: Interviews part 1 25.08.2025

Pippa and Phil talk about job interviews and how to structure your answers. With advice from BBC World Service recruitment expert Amy Evans. Want to learn more about selling yourself in English – try this episode of Office English https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-english/240325 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish F...

Job Applications: Preparing for a job interview 18.08.2025

Pippa and Phil talk about how to get ready for a job interview with advice from BBC World Service recruitment expert Amy Evans. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other po...

Job Applications: Cover letters 11.08.2025

Pippa and Phil talk about how to write your job application with advice from BBC World Service recruitment expert Amy Evans. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popul...

Job Applications: Understanding job descriptions 04.08.2025

Pippa and Phil talk about how to know if a job is right for you with advice from BBC World Service recruitment expert Amy Evans. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other p...

Job Applications: Writing CVs 28.07.2025

Pippa and Phil talk about what to include and what to leave out of a CV with advice from BBC World Service recruitment expert Amy Evans. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our...

Office English: Pitching 09.06.2025

Do you ever have to pitch ideas at work? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about sharing your ideas. For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com (Image credit: BBC/Getty Images) Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-english/250609 FI...

Office English: Client management 02.06.2025

How do you deal with customers and clients at work? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about keeping customers happy. For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com (Image credit: BBC/Getty Images) Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-e...

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