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In this episode of the English at Work: Language to use in an acceptance speech Paul, Anna and Tom are at an important International Plastics Conference. It’s been a busy day of networking but the big boss from America, Mr Socrates, has told Paul some...

In this episode of the English at Work: Language to use when networking It’s the big day of the International Plastics Conference and a good opportunity for the staff at Tip Top Trading to promote its business. Mr Socrates, the big boss from America,...

In this episode of the English at Work: Language to use to clear up confusion Anna is acting up as boss because Paul had an accident with a biscuit! But she and Tom are in a panic after finding a note in Paul’s diary that said ‘Socrates, IPC, final’....

In this episode of the English at Work: Language to use when you’re in charge. Last time we heard Anna pitching her new plastic aubergine idea to Paul, in a lift. He was on his way to a biscuit-lovers’ convention and didn’t have much time. She gave the...

In this episode of the English at Work: Language for making an ‘elevator pitch’. At Tip Top Trading, the company’s computer system has been fixed and Anna seems to have found a new friend in the IT support man. But her main concern now is pitching her...

In this episode of the English at Work: Language to use in dealing with IT support. At the offices of Tip Top Trading there appears to be a bit of computer trouble. Everyone’s work seems to have disappeared and even Denise can’t fix the problem. This...

In this episode of the English at Work: Language to use in research. Tom may have not had the dinner date with Anna that he was expecting but for Anna it was a huge success. She came up with an idea for a new plastic vegetable but now she needs to research...

In this episode of the English at Work: Language to use when writing a proposal. Anna and Tom are finally on their dinner date at a pizza restaurant. Eating could be difficult for Tom because he sprained his arm in that accident in the office. He might...

In this episode of the English at Work: Language for health and safety. At the offices of Tip Top Trading, Tom has taken a tumble. He was trying to catch a mouse but tripped over. Can Anna help soothe his pain? Before she can, she has an important health...

In this episode of the English at Work: Language to use in an appraisal. It’s time for Anna’s appraisal – a chance to review how things are going and to set some challenges for the year ahead. But will Anna like what Paul has to say? Maybe news about...

In this episode of the English at Work: Disciplining a member of staff. New recruit Rachel has been making life difficult for Anna and she’s been making some bad business decisions. It’s time to give her a warning but who is going to do it and what will...

In this episode of the English at Work: Language for good customer relations. Things are a little tense at Tip Top Trading. Anna is finding it hard to work with new employee Rachel, who’s making some big mistakes. What can Anna do before Rachel goes too...

In this episode of the English at Work: Dealing with a difficult member of staff. Anna is struggling to work with Rachel, Mr Socrates’ favourite Sales Executive. Rachel was sent to help out but she is becoming more of a hindrance and Anna has to deal...

Anna’s just back from France where everything went really well. But she’s in for a surprise. Rachel, the woman who Mr Socrates recommended, has arrived. Could this be the beginning of a beautiful working relationship or will there be trouble? Phrases...

Narrator: Welcome back to English at Work, where Anna and Tom are in a bit of a predicament. Following a successful business meeting, they’ve returned to the airport to discover their flight has been cancelled. What are they going to do next? Tom: Right,...

Anna: (At the airport) Tom, could you let go of my hand? Tom: Sorry, it’s just I get nervous flying. Anna: Well, we’ve landed in Marseille now so you’re safe… oh, I like your passport photo. Tom: Oh do you? Anna: I didn’t know your middle name was Stanley....

Narrator: Hello again. Well, this is very exciting! Paul, the boss, is sending Anna and Tom on a business trip to France. He wants them to clinch the deal with a company interested in buying their Imperial Lemons. But has Tom got more than business on...