Episode 18: Expressions at Work #88 | When Everything Starts Falling Apart at Work

About this episode

This episode discusses how to handle workplace challenges when projects begin to unravel and introduces useful business English expressions.

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.

People in this episode

Host: Johnny

Topics covered

• workplace challenges
• business English expressions
• project management
• communication skills
• professional development

Keywords

• fall behind
• hit a roadblock
• keep everyone in the loop
• put out fires
• get back on track

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