Being LATE and ON TIME - Business English class

Being LATE and ON TIME - Business English class

Author: Chris - Breakout Business English April 1, 2026 Duration: 24:28
Send us Fan Mail Are you ever late for meetings? Or maybe you're always on time? How can you tell people that you're going to be late or promise then you'll be on time in the most natural and native sounding spoken English possible. Today you'll learn the vocabulary and the grammar to communicate about punctuality with your colleagues, clients, and customers like a native English speaker. We'll learn from formal and professional English, some informal idioms and phrasal verbs, and you might e...

Ever feel like you're just getting by in English at the office, when you really want to be leading the conversation? Breakout Business English is here for that exact moment. Hosted by Chris, this podcast moves beyond simple grammar lessons to focus on the practical language and subtle confidence needed in real-world professional settings. It’s designed specifically for non-native speakers who rely on English daily in their careers. Each episode feels like a focused coaching session, breaking down the advanced vocabulary, nuanced phrases, and cultural context you encounter in meetings, emails, and presentations. You won't just learn a list of words; you'll hear how they're used strategically to negotiate, network, and articulate complex ideas with clarity. Think of it as building a toolkit for professional expression, where improved fluency directly translates to greater authority and presence at work. The conversations are grounded in everyday business scenarios, making the lessons immediately applicable. Whether you're preparing for a big client pitch or just want to contribute more effectively in a fast-paced discussion, this podcast provides the targeted practice to help you move from competent to compelling. It’s about transforming your professional communication from a point of anxiety into one of your strongest assets.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 75

Breakout Business English - Improve your vocabulary and confidence using English at work.
Podcast Episodes
STARTING A JOB at an English speaking company - Tips and Vocabulary [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:23
Send us Fan Mail Starting a job at an English speaking company can be a challenge. So much new information, meeting new people, and lots of conversations. Although listening is important, knowing what to say when you spe…
Ep 9. How to disagree at work in English - Business English lesson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:45
Send us Fan Mail Disagreeing with people is an important and healthy part of working on a team towards shared goals. The challenge is therefore, how can we do this in a way that protects and even strengthens our professi…
Ep 6. Speaking in meetings. How to become more confident! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:27
Send us Fan Mail Today's topic is, how to be more confident when speaking in meetings. Some of you might know this already but my full time job is working with non native English speakers one to one on video calls to imp…
Ep. 5 - Job interview vocabulary [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:15
Send us Fan Mail Today we're talking about job interviews. We’re going to look at some vocabulary that you can use to improve how you perform in your next job interview. Or, if you’re writing a CV, cover letter, or a res…