About this episode
This episode discusses how to handle misunderstandings at work and improve communication with colleagues.
What do you do if you don't understand something at work? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about miscommunication and how to check you understand your colleagues, and that they understand you. Find a transcript and subtitles at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-english/250428 Want to boost your speaking skills? Try Beating Speaking Anxiety, our series to help fight your fears of speaking English: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/beating_speaking_anxiety Get our latest programmes. Subscribe to our free email newsletter https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters This programme was originally broadcast in April 2025.
People in this episode
Hosts: Pippa, Phil
Topics covered
- miscommunication
- understanding
- workplace English
- communication skills
- language learning
Keywords
- office English
- misunderstandings
- communication
- language skills
- speaking anxiety
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: BBC News
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