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

Latest episodes

Office English: Plans and strategies

August 17, 2026 · 8 min

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/learningeng…
Office English: Formal or informal?

August 10, 2026 · 9 min

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/engl…
Office English: Pitching

July 20, 2026 · 7 min

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: Client management

July 13, 2026 · 8 min

How do you deal with customers and clients at work? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about keeping customers happy. Find a transcript and subtitles at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/…
Office English: Deadlines and logistics

July 6, 2026 · 9 min

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…
Office English: Help

June 29, 2026 · 9 min

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/250519 Want to boost your speaking…
Office English: Feedback

June 22, 2026 · 11 min

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.u…
Office English: Cold calls

June 15, 2026 · 10 min

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…