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316. Real-Life Business English: Colleague Conversation After Conference (Anna Reports)

MAR 17, 202612 MIN
Confident Business English

316. Real-Life Business English: Colleague Conversation After Conference (Anna Reports)

MAR 17, 202612 MIN

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In this episode of Anna Reports, you will listen in on a real conversation between British colleagues I heard after a conference in Madrid. You’ll hear the kinds of expressions, humour, complaints and tone that appear in natural workplace conversations. The kind of English you rarely see in textbooks. Hopefully by the end you will have picked up a few phrases that will help you feel more confident in your conversations. Enjoy! Anna 02:15 — British workplace humour 05:00 — Small complaints in conversation 07:20 — “Catch up” in workplace English 09:30 — Softening opinions in conversation 11:20 — Reading tone and hidden meaning GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content INTERESTED IN COACHING WITH ME? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 3-month programme THIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO? TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyInstagram @annabusinessenglishYouTube @annabusinessenglish