Business English

for Real Workplace Conversations

Practical lessons for international learners.

Business English vocabulary challenge about tight deadlines and delays, showing construction plans, a yellow hard hat, and the text Ready in 2 Months? Not even close.

Business English: 7 Phrases for Tight Deadlines and Delays

Business English Vocabulary Challenge EPISODE 106

Business English thumbnail about being short-staffed at work. The image says Why is service so slow today? and shows a cash register.

What to Say When You’re Short-Staffed at Work

Business English Vocabulary Challenge EPISODE 105

17 Business English Phrases for Delays and Too Much Work

Real Business English for meetings, decisions, and discussions. In this article: Workplace scenario and quiz Business English phrase for too much work Phrases for delays Phrases for too much work Download the PDF Scenario practice A lot of English learners know words like late and busy, but those words are often not enough at work. You need language that sounds more natural and more exact. In this article, you will learn business English phrases for delays and too much work t

When a Client Keeps Changing Requirements: Business English Idioms and Phrases for Work

Business English Vocabulary Challenge EPISODE 103

Business English vocabulary challenge thumbnail about explaining risks and concerns in meetings with the text There’s just one problem and a woman thinking

Business English Phrases: How to Explain Risks and Concerns in Meetings

Business English Vocabulary Challenge EPISODE 102

Business English vocabulary challenge thumbnail with the question What’s wrong with the machine?, a worker in a hard hat using equipment, and Real Business English branding.

What to Say When Equipment Breaks Down at Work: Business English Phrases

Business English Vocabulary Challenge EPISODE 101

Quick Business English Practice

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Business English Quizzes B1-C1

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How likely are you to change jobs in the next few years?

I think it’s possible, but not very soon. I like my current job and I’m learning a lot, but if I stop growing or find a better opportunity, I would consider changing jobs in a few years. (Carlos, a logistics coordinator from Mexico)

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