How do you talk about quantities and results naturally in English?

It's not always as straightforward as it looks.

When you're discussing things like performance, activity and results, the language you use depends on what exactly you're talking about.

This week's Higher English lesson explores that problem through social media marketing, giving you practical language you can use when discussing results at work.

Knowing the vocabulary doesn't necessarily mean you can use it naturally.

One of the secrets of fluent English is knowing which words naturally belong together.

That's where collocations come in.

This week's Higher English lesson focuses on useful collocations for talking about social media marketing, giving you practical language you can use in professional conversations.

Why can you know the words but still not understand what someone means?

Phrasal verbs are often part of the problem.

They're a huge part of everyday spoken English, including the English you hear at work — but they're not always as easy to understand or use as they look.

In this Higher English lesson, we take a practical look at phrasal verbs and how you can use them more naturally in a business context.

No endless vocabulary lists. Just useful English you can take into your next conversation.

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There are some parts of English that simply don't behave the way you expect.

Phrasal verbs are a perfect example.

You can know the verb. You can know the small word that follows it. And yet the meaning of the expression can still be unclear.

They're also a huge part of everyday spoken English, including the English used in professional situations.

In this Higher English lesson, we look at why phrasal verbs can be so confusing, what makes them different from ordinary verb combinations, and why learning them can make such a difference to your Business English.

Idioms are everywhere in English.

From meetings and presentations to everyday conversations, native speakers use them constantly—often without even noticing.

In this episode, we explore what idioms really are, why they can be confusing, and how professionals can use them naturally and appropriately in the workplace.

Explaining what happened isn't always easy—especially in English.

In this episode, we explore narrative tenses and show how they help professionals explain meetings, projects, unexpected changes, and workplace situations more clearly.

Whether you're preparing for presentations or simply want to sound more confident at work, this episode will help you tell clearer, more natural stories.

Football has influenced English far beyond the pitch.

In this episode, you'll learn six common football expressions that native speakers regularly use in business and everyday conversations.

Perfect for English learners who want to sound more natural and confident.

Football isn't just about scoring goals.

Every match is a lesson in teamwork, leadership, communication, and decision-making under pressure.

In this episode, we explore five practical communication lessons from the football pitch that can help you become a better professional communicator at work.

A surprising number of workplace problems aren't caused by incompetence, poor planning, or bad intentions.

They're caused by silence.

In this episode, we explore Gilbert's Law: the idea that the biggest problem in organisations is often people's reluctance to discuss problems while they're still small.

Learn why people hesitate to speak up, how communication delays create larger issues, and what professionals can do to build a more open workplace culture.