What do you do if you don't understand something at work? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about miscommunication and how to check you understand your colleagues, and that they understand you.

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Learn how to give instructions to other people at work who might be able to help with your workload.

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Do you find giving presentations at work stressful? Learn ways you can prepare.

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Is it OK to say no at work? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about setting boundaries at work.

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Do you have goals for your career? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about training, promotions and networking.

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Should you write down every word that people say in a meeting? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil discuss meeting notes, action points and minutes.

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A new challenge at work can be exciting, but sometimes it's stressful. Pippa and Phil talk about discussing new opportunities and what to do when you have too much work.

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If you see someone doing something wrong at work, should you get involved? Pippa and Phil talk about making suggestions to colleagues and giving advice without sounding rude.

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If you see someone doing something wrong at work, should you get involved? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about making suggestions to colleagues and giving advice without sounding rude.

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What's the best way to share idea at work? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about coming up with and developing ideas, and making sure they actually happen.

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