business conversations

Boxing and business

Even if, like me, you’re not a fan of boxing, you should still be able to understand — and use — the most common boxing expressions. Especially if you work with men.

Taking effective messages

It's often difficult to think quickly enough in another language, especially when you are talking to a native speaker of English. We have a tricky puzzle to help you remember the phrases.

Very often in business we need to talk to someone quickly. Maybe the matter is urgent, or maybe we spontaneously agree to meet. So now, let’s practice what to say when you want to quickly arrange a meeting.

"Good morning, my name is Susan Hopkins"

Getting started

Making a telephone call in English is an important business skill. This exercise will help you to make those necessary business calls.

Answer the phone

You share an office with a colleague. He's not in the office when his phone rings, so you answer it. What happens next? What do you say — and what do you think the caller says?

Vocabulary: Authentic English

Are you "bright-eyed" and "on the ball" today? Then you're ready to do our exercise! In this week's podcast, we test your knowledge of idiomatic expressions that are used to talk about other people.

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