In this episode, we’re focusing on how to express emotions in professional situations, an important skill for building stronger workplace relationships.

You’ll learn how to react naturally to good and bad news, show empathy to colleagues, and use professional English phrases that communicate excitement, surprise, and support. Through role-play conversations, we’ll demonstrate how to respond in a clear and natural way.

We’ll cover essential Business English phrases like “Seriously? Wow!”, “I’m so sorry to hear that,” “That’s not fair,” and “Congratulations!” so you can confidently respond to different workplace situations.

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In this episode, we’re focusing on how to present past achievements and future plans, an essential skill for company meetings and professional presentations.

You’ll learn how to highlight key milestones, transition smoothly to future goals, and use motivating language that inspires your audience. Through a model presentation, we’ll show you how a CEO might present a company’s progress and ambitions in a clear, engaging way.

We’ll cover essential Business English phrases like “key milestones,” “pull out all the stops,” “nurture talent,” and “reach for the moon,” so you can deliver your own presentations with confidence and impact.

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https://www.engtalker.com/podcast/episode-9-past-triumphs-and-future-plans-business-english-for-company-presentations

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In this episode, we’re focusing on how to ask for and give project updates, one of the most common and important communication skills in the workplace.

You’ll learn how to politely check on progress, how to ask about deadlines without sounding pushy, and how to give clear, professional updates when others are waiting on you. Through a practical role-play scenario about a home renovation, we’ll show you exactly how these conversations sound in real life.

We’ll cover essential Business English phrases like “How’s the project coming along?”, “Are we still on track?”, “Could you give me a quick update?”, and “I’ll keep you posted,” so you can handle these situations with confidence and ease.

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https://www.engtalker.com/podcast/episode-8-keeping-projects-on-track-asking-for-and-giving-updates

✅ Interactive Exercise:

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In this episode, I’m exploring how to ask for approval and how to ask for and give feedback on business ideas and proposals, two essential skills for effective workplace communication.

You’ll learn how to confidently ask colleagues and managers for their agreement on a plan, how to invite honest opinions, and how to respond to constructive feedback without hesitation. Through practical dialogues from different industries, I’ll show you how these conversations sound in real meetings.

We’ll cover key Business English vocabulary, including approval, proposal, demonstration, feedback, and showcase, so you can express your ideas clearly and persuasively in professional settings.

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In this episode, I’m exploring the Hawthorne Effect, a fascinating concept from workplace psychology that shows how people change their behavior when they know they’re being observed.

You’ll learn the origins of the Hawthorne Effect, how it impacts productivity in today’s workplaces and learning environments, and why observation, whether from a boss, a teacher, or even a colleague, can influence performance. I’ll also share real-life teaching experiences where this effect shaped the way students engaged and performed.

We’ll cover key business English vocabulary, including placebo, surveillance, morale, and micromanage, to help you express yourself more confidently in professional situations.

Join me as I guide you through this powerful workplace phenomenon, giving you insights into human behavior and communication skills you can apply in your own career or studies.

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https://www.engtalker.com/podcast/episode-6-what-is-the-hawthorne-effect

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In this episode, I'm diving into the world of speed networking, the fast-paced, efficient way to make professional connections and expand your network.

You’ll learn essential vocabulary and strategies to navigate a speed networking event, including how to introduce yourself, how to manage quick conversations, and how to follow up with new contacts. I’ll explore the benefits, tips for hosting your own event, and how to adapt to virtual networking sessions.

Join me as I guide you through the key aspects of speed networking, helping you gain confidence and build lasting professional relationships.

Whether you're preparing for an event, looking to improve your networking skills, or just curious about speed networking, this episode will help you network effectively in English.

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https://www.engtalker.com/podcast/episode-5-making-connections-in-minutes-the-power-of-speed-networking

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What’s included in a job offer besides salary? More than you might think.

In this episode, you’ll learn essential vocabulary and concepts related to employee benefits and work policies, like flextime, core hours, annual leave, remote work, sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, and statutory pay.

Join a practical dialogue between a prospective employee and HR as they discuss working hours, flexibility, and time off, followed by clear explanations and examples to help you speak confidently about work conditions in English.

Whether you're reading a contract, preparing for an interview, or just curious about workplace norms in English-speaking companies, this episode will build your fluency and boost your confidence.

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⁠https://www.engtalker.com/podcast/episode-4-understanding-work-benefits-flextime-leave-and-remote-work-explained

✅ Interactive Exercise:

https://wordwall.net/resource/95456887

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Working in an international environment? Cultural differences can be both fascinating and challenging, but they don’t have to get in the way of great teamwork!

In this episode, you’ll learn how culture shapes communication styles, feedback, hierarchy, and relationships at work. Discover the meaning of terms like “high-context vs. low-context,” “saving face,” and “guanxi,” and explore strategies for clear, respectful, and inclusive cross-cultural collaboration.

Whether you're dealing with subtle feedback, unfamiliar customs, or global teams, this episode will help you build cultural competence and confidence in English.

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https://www.engtalker.com/podcast/episode-3-navigating-cultural-differences-in-the-workplace

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