All BEP lessons for socializing in English.

Our Social English lessons cover a range of topics related to socializing in a professional context. These lessons provide learners with practical tips, strategies, and vocabulary to communicate effectively in various situations, such as networking events, parties, and business dinners. Each lesson focuses on a specific aspect of socializing, such as making introductions, small talk, and business etiquette. Build confidence in socializing in English, and create meaningful connections with colleagues and clients.

All our social English lessons are listed below with the latest lessons at the top.

• BEP 401 – Socializing at Work 2: Deepening the Conversation
• BEP 400 – Socializing with Colleagues 1: Meeting New People
• Skills 360 – Socializing 2: Following up with Contacts
• Skills 360 – Socializing 1: Meeting New People
• BEP 333 – Business Development 4: Following Up with Partners
• BEP 332 – Business Development 3: Following Up with Prospects
• BEP 326 – Business Development 2: Networking with Partners
• BEP 325 – Business Development 1: Networking with Customers
• BEP 318 – Business Socializing: Checking In with Clients (2)
• BEP 317 – Business Socializing: Checking In with Clients (1)
• 925 English Lesson 15 – How to Talk about your Family
• Skills 360 – Getting the Most out of a Conference (Part 2)
• Skills 360 – Getting the Most out of a Conference (Part 1)
• BEP 302 – Business Trip 5: Socializing with your Boss
• 925 English – Lesson 3: How to Keep a Conversation Going
• 925 English – Lesson 2: Starting a Conversation
• 925 English L001 – How to Say Hello (Video)
• 925English – Lesson 1: How to Say Hello in English
• BEP 263 – Socializing at an Office Party 2
• BEP 262 – Socializing at an Office Party 1
• BEP 248 – Socializing with Strangers (2)
• BEP 247 – Socializing with Strangers (1)
• BEP 235 – English for Conferences 3: Actively Participating
• BEP 234 – English for Conferences 2: Hosting a Social Event
• BEP 215 – Telephone English: Keeping in Touch (2)
• BEP 214 – Telephone English: Keeping in Touch (1)
• BEP 195 – Small Talk before a Meeting in English (2)
• BEP 194 – Small Talk before a Meeting in English (1)
• BEP 188 – Socializing: Hosting a Dinner Party 2
• BEP 187 – Socializing: Hosting a Dinner Party 1
• Skills 360 – Networking Skills (Part 2)
• Skills 360 – Networking Skills (Part 1)
• BEP 156 – English for Socializing: Networking (Part 2)
• BEP 155 – English for Socializing: Networking (Part 1)
• BEP 96 – Socializing: Business Meals
• BEP 78 – Socializing: Discussing Politics
• BEP 77 – Casual English: After-Work Socializing
• BEP 71 – Mergers: Office Gossip and Reported Speech
• BEP 67 – Socializing with Colleagues at Work
• BEP 45 – Socializing: Keeping a Conversation Going
• BEP 44 – Socializing: Striking Up a Conversation

Explore Business English Pod’s collection of lessons for navigating a job interview in English. We cover all the essential English for interviews language you need to handle your next interview with confidence.

Whether it’s your first interview in English or you’re a seasoned professional looking to polish your business English interview skills, we’ve got lots of lessons to help you ace your next interview. Learn how to answer common interview questions, discuss your strengths and weaknesses, and handle difficult questions that might come up in a job interview.

A good place to start is with our early lessons that cover all stages of an interview in English. Learn how to introduce yourself and use small talk to establish a rapport with the interviewer. We’ll show you how to emphasize relevant skills and achievements when discussing your previous experience.

Explain your accomplishments while acknowledging weaknesses and show what steps you’re taking to improve on them. Stay calm when addressing difficult questions and demonstrate enthusiasm by asking questions about the job. As you progress to the second round, maintain confidence and communicate your unique strengths. Lastly, when discussing salary and benefits during an English interview, know your worth and clearly express your expectations.

In advanced interview situations, such as a technical or behavioral interviews, it’s crucial to demonstrate your expertise and suitability for the role. Prepare by reviewing technical concepts or behavioral scenarios relevant to the position. Additionally, be ready to navigate difficult interview situations with professionalism, showcasing your ability to handle challenges calmly.

For internal job interviews in English or when transitioning to a new career, explain your qualifications and reasons for seeking the role clearly. Highlight transferable skills and explain how they align with the new position or company’s needs.

Special situations, such as online job interviews or telephone interviews, require adaptation to different communication methods. Practice using appropriate interview phrases and techniques for virtual interviews. Additionally, if it’s your first job interview in English, you can learn about common interview questions and confidently discuss your qualifications for the job.

All our lessons for job interviews in English are listed below with the latest lessons at the top.

• BEP 403 – Recruiting 2: Developing the Job Description
• BEP 402 – Recruiting 1: Identifying Needs
• BEP 375 – Job Interview English: Online Interviews (2)
• BEP 374 – Job Interview English: Online Interviews (1)
• Skills 360 – English Interview Tips 3: Career Goals
• Skills 360 – English Interview Tips 2: Questions and Answers
• Skills 360 – English Interview Tips 1: Preparing for an Interview
• BEP 343 – Interview English: Second Round Behavioral Interview
• BEP 342 – Interview English: 2nd Round Technical Interview in English
• 925 English Lesson 14 – How to Talk about your Career
• BEP 291 – English Interview Skills 3: Goals and Expectations
• BEP 290 – English Interview Skills 2: Handling Difficult Questions
• BEP 289 – English Interview Skills 1: Talking about Experience
• BEP 282 – English Vocabulary for Job Interviews (2)
• BEP 281 – English Vocabulary for Job Interviews (1)
• Skills 360 – Technical Job Interviews (Part 2)

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Our business English meetings lessons cover a huge range of language for effective communication in English meetings. Whether you’re looking to confidently express your opinions, navigate agreements and disagreements, or make valuable suggestions, Business English Pod has you covered.

The early lessons (BEP 20’s – BEP 80’s) focus on the basics of English for meetings. These lessons address essential business English expressions for giving opinions, agreeing, disagreeing, making suggestions, and accepting or rejecting proposals. You’ll also learn how to clarify what was said and the meaning behind other people’s statements. We also cover language for opening meetings, managing discussions, and dealing with interruptions to give you a complete foundation in key language for meetings in English.

In more recent English meeting lessons we look at more advanced situations and skills. Learn about scenario planning, stand up meetings for project management, internal and external client meetings and discussing strategic concerns. Learners can also discover effective ways to lead group decision-making meetings and present coherent arguments. And with the rise of virtual teams and online meetings, we have lessons on video conferences, managing remote teams, and participating in meetings online.

You can learn business English for meetings with lessons on diplomatic language, business strategy discussions, brainstorming, defending your ideas, and even small talk before meetings. Learn how to argue your point in meetings, meet with vendors, and discuss proposals.

With a focus on useful language and phrases, vocabulary, communication strategies, you’ll be equipped with the skills and language you need for all types of business English meetings.

All our lessons on English for meetings are listed below with the latest lessons at the top.

• BEP 31c – English for Meetings: Responding to Suggestions
• BEP 30c – English for Meetings: Making Suggestions
• BEP 29c – Meetings in English: How to Disagree
• BEP 28c – Meetings in English: How to Agree
• BEP 369 – Scenario Planning 3: Discussing Strategic Responses
• BEP 368 – Scenario Planning 2: Discussing Possible Scenarios
• BEP 367 – Scenario Planning 1: Exploring the Situation
• BEP 361 – Virtual Teams 3: Video Conference with Clients
• BEP 360 – Virtual Teams 2: Managing Remotely
• BEP 359 – Virtual Teams 1: Video Conference Meetings
• BEP 338 – Teleconference English: Participating in Online Meetings
• BEP 337 – Teleconference English: Running Online Meetings
• BEP 327 – Expressing Opinions in English
• Skills 360 – Leading Group Decision-Making Meetings (2)
• Skills 360 – Leading Group Decision-Making Meetings (1)

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Learn telephone English with Business English Pod lessons for telephoning in English.

In today’s busy business world, being comfortable with English for telephoning is very important. Whether you’re answering the phone, making sales calls, or helping customers, being comfortable handling business English telephone calls can make a big difference.

With lessons covering making and receiving business English telephone calls, leaving messages, taking orders, and handling complaints, learners can develop the telephone English necessary to communicate effectively over the phone in English. These lessons on business English telephone skills are designed for anyone needing to make business phone calls in English, such as customer service representatives, salespeople, and managers. The practical scenarios and real-world situations provided ensure success in phone calls in English.

Our English for telephoning lessons are listed below with the latest lessons first.

• BEP 384 – Business by Phone 4: Unexpected call
• BEP 383 – Business by Phone 3: Routine Check-in Meeting
• 925 English Lesson 36 – Ending a Phone Call
• 925 English Lesson 35 – Answering the Phone
• BEP 312 – Business by Phone 2: Discussing Staffing Issues
• BEP 311 – Business by Phone 1: Discussing Production Problems
• BEP 23c – Telephone English: Getting Action
• BEP 22c – Telephone English: Making Enquiries
• BEP 21 B – Telephone English: Taking and Leaving a Message
• BEP 21 A – Answering a Telephone Call in English
• BEP 15c – Telephoning: Asking for Help
• English for Telephoning Mobile App
• BEP 261 – Complaining on the Telephone 2
• BEP 260 – Complaining on the Telephone 1
• BEP 240 – Telephoning: Tech Support English (3)

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Are you looking to improve your English for presentations? Whether you’re a professional or a student, being able to deliver an effective presentation in English is a valuable skill that can open doors to new opportunities. In this guide, we will explore the key strategies and techniques to master the art of business English presentations. From structuring your presentation to using persuasive language, we’ll cover everything you need to know to captivate your audience and make a lasting impression.

Our earlier lessons look at key language for making presentations in English . You’ll learn how to make a clear introduction, link and signpost your ideas, and deliver a powerful summary with a compelling call to action. As you progress, handling questions and answers becomes second nature, ensuring you can deal with any Q&A session confidently.

Moving on to delivery skills, we guide you through aspects such as using your voice effectively and presenting charts and graphs. These foundational skills lay the groundwork for a successful presentation in English.

Advanced lessons include our “Presenting Online” series, guiding you through the nuances of online presentations, and the advanced English presentations trilogy, covering the entire presentation process for advanced business English learners.

In the world of product presentations, we look at how to present essential features so you can perfect your sales pitch. For international conferences, our lesson on opening presentations ensures you start events with confidence, setting the stage for engaging sessions.

Handling Q&A sessions can be tricky, but our lessons on presenting in English prepare you to respond smoothly, managing queries with ease for a polished presentation. Lessons on SWOT analysis, presenting persuasive arguments, and sales presentations further elevate your proficiency.

Whether you’re building a solid foundation or refining your skills, these lessons serve as a comprehensive guide to business English for presentations. Get ready to captivate your audience and make a lasting impression in your next English presentation!

Our English for presentations lessons are listed by release date, with the most recent lesson at the top. Each lesson includes the podcast MP3, a PDF transcript and online quizzes.

• BEP 33c – Presentations: Summarizing and Call to Action
• BEP 380 – Videoconferences: Presenting Online (3)
• BEP 379 – Videoconferences: Presenting Online (2)
• BEP 378 – Videoconferences: Presenting Online (1)
• BEP 366 – English for Startups 3: Addressing Investor Concerns
• BEP 365 – English for Startups 2: Pitching to Investors
• BEP 321 – Project Management 6: Launching User Testing
• BEP 305 – Business English Collocations for Emphasizing (2)
• BEP 304 – Business English Collocations for Emphasizing (1)
• Skills 360 – Presentations: Connecting with your Audience (2)
• Skills 360 – Presentations: Connecting with your Audience (1)
• BEP 276 – English Presentation Skills 3: Wrapping Up
• BEP 275 – English Presentation Skills 2: Engaging your Audience
• BEP 274 – English Presentation Skills 1: Getting Started
• BEP 267 – Presenting Numbers in English (Part 2)

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