Conversations in the Workplace

English conversations in the workplace

Is English a must-have in your work? The series “English conversations in the workplace” is a collection of phone exchanges with a customer in need of a refresher in English. A training solution you might need.

Ten topics from the workplace environment were developed during 10 phone-conversations. Sessions lasted ten to fifteen minutes and followed by a recap. The recap rewords some of the session’s minutes in simple English. It proposes a proficient way of saying things and helps frame sentences.

Should you be interested in such an exercise for you or any of your collaborators, simply use the “contact us” button at the end of the page.

Public speaking
This topic is about what to say when presenting yourself.  When in a new work environment it is usual to introduce oneself particularly when public speaking.

Face-to-face conversations
In a one-on-one discussion we have time to develop our thinking, ask questions and explain ourselves.  But in a business environment long explanations can become unproductive.

Making phone calls
Most professional calls are aimed at reaching a specific person.  The challenge is making sure the person understands what we have to say.

Meeting people socially and professionally
Meeting people socially and professionally can be both relaxing and challenging.  But usually expectations are high and so are the the emotions involved.

Feeling ill at work
Feeling ill at work is very uncomfortable. We find it hard to focus.  People around us may look and feel awkward.  As a result, we are in a sort of crisis situation.

Organizing the schedule
This session is about scheduling, organizing and planning.  Here we discuss differences between planning and scheduling.

Making small talk
Small talk is the best way to keep the conversation going without really saying much. It can a very good strategy around the coffee-machine to avoid being pulled into a never ending conversation.

Sharing bank-holiday activities
What we do during bank holidays and our spare time is something that people talk a lot about around the coffee machine and in the elevators.

Commenting on meetings
Regarding business meetings people are usually hatters or lovers.  Hatters find meetings to be a waste of time.  Lovers just love the opportunity to interact and meet.

Commenting on the results of the elections
Commenting on the elections is a hot topic right now.  Not just as small talk but also for business matters. Small talk lovers will find it hard to resist the urge to comment on politics.