Episodes

  • Episode 21: Expressions at Work #91 | The Employee Who Stopped Caring

    Episode 21: Expressions at Work #91 | The Employee Who Stopped Caring
    Jun 18 2026
    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 weight A 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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    2 mins
  • Episode 20: Expressions at Work #90 | The Client Changed Everything at the Last Minute

    Episode 20: Expressions at Work #90 | The Client Changed Everything at the Last Minute
    Jun 16 2026
    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 situation Perfect 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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    6 mins
  • Episode 19: Expressions at Work #89 | The Meeting That Should Have Been an Email

    Episode 19: Expressions at Work #89 | The Meeting That Should Have Been an Email
    Jun 11 2026
    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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    6 mins
  • Episode 18: Expressions at Work #88 | When Everything Starts Falling Apart at Work

    Episode 18: Expressions at Work #88 | When Everything Starts Falling Apart at Work
    Jun 10 2026
    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 track Perfect 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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    6 mins
  • Episode 17: Episode 87: Handling a Difficult Employee

    Episode 17: Episode 87: Handling a Difficult Employee
    Mar 20 2026
    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 conduct Subscribe 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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    4 mins
  • Episode 16: Episode 86:'The Human Resources Department: A Rising Turnover Problem

    Episode 16: Episode 86:'The Human Resources Department: A Rising Turnover Problem
    Mar 15 2026
    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 strategy Subscribe 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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    4 mins
  • Episode 15: Episode 85 — Strategic Storytelling in Business Communication

    Episode 15: Episode 85 — Strategic Storytelling in Business Communication
    Feb 26 2026
    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 narrative establish context highlight the turning point tailor the message draw a clear takeaway structure ideas strategically This 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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    3 mins
  • Episode 14: Episode 84 — Executive Presence in English

    Episode 14: Episode 84 — Executive Presence in English
    Feb 22 2026

    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 presence

    • articulate trade-offs

    • signal ownership

    • elevate the conversation

    • project composure

    • use decisive language

    This 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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    3 mins