In this episode of Expressions at Work, we explore one of the most underrated professional skills: managing expectations.

Many workplace problems don’t come from poor performance — they come from assumptions, overpromising, and misaligned timelines. In this episode, you’ll learn how experienced professionals protect trust and credibility by setting expectations early and adjusting them strategically.

You’ll hear real-world business expressions such as:

This episode is ideal for professionals, international teams, and advanced English learners who want to sound clear, confident, and credible at work.

In Episode 77 of Expressions at Work, we shift to a monologue-style format and step into the world of management consulting. Set inside a high-pressure consulting engagement, this episode explores how professionals handle tough conversations, internal resistance, and critical business decisions.

Ideal for B1–B2 learners, this episode focuses on clear, natural business English used in real decision-making environments.

In this episode, you’ll hear a CEO-style end-of-year message designed for Business English learners at B2 level.

First, you’ll listen to a short executive reflection on the past year — the kind of message often shared with employees and stakeholders. Then, each key business expression is clearly explained in simple, practical English.

This episode will help you:

For Episode 76 of "Expressions at Work," titled "Brand Strategy Overhaul," let's focus on expressions like "lay the groundwork," "pivot strategy," "flesh out," and "push the envelope." This episode will feature a dialogue set during a high-stakes branding meeting where the team must rethink their brand positioning to stay competitive. We'll explore how strategic thinking and creative adjustments can help drive business success.

In Episode 74 of "Expressions at Work," titled Elevating Brand Presence at NovaTech Solutions, we focus on expressions like “Make Waves,” “Raise the Bar,” “Hit the Ground Running,” and “Brand Loyalty.” Follow the branding team as they brainstorm ways to refine their visual identity, create interactive campaigns, and build deeper connections with their audience. Learn how innovation and collaboration drive brand success.

In this episode, we explore how to resolve conflicts within a team. Through a scenario in a marketing department, we’ll learn useful expressions for finding common ground, de-escalating tense situations, and giving constructive feedback to keep the team on track.

📚 Learn Business English | Managing Project Delays + Vocabulary

In this podcast, you’ll learn how to talk about managing project delays in English. We’ll go through a real-life example of how to handle delays in a project and how to communicate clearly with clients. You’ll also learn useful business vocabulary that you can use at work.

🌟 What You Will Learn:

At the end of the podcast we’ll go over the key vocabulary to help you understand and use the new words in your own business conversations.

In this podcast we will practice English through three business monologues. These talks will help you learn new words and phrases that are useful in the workplace. You will hear examples of real-life situations like making sales plans, solving project problems, and planning your career growth.

Welcome to Episode 73 of "Expressions at Work," titled Navigating Market Trends at NovaTech Solutions. In this episode, we’ll delve into expressions like “Stay Ahead of the Curve,” “Think Outside the Box,” “Keep Your Finger on the Pulse,” and “Game Changer.” Today’s scenario features a strategic meeting where the team discusses adapting to the latest market trends.

We explore expressions like “Make a Splash,” “Brand Identity,” “Stand Out from the Crowd,” and “Leave a Lasting Impression.” Join us as we sit in on a branding team meeting where creative professionals discuss how to redefine NovaTech Solutions' brand and create a memorable, impactful presence in the market.