Business English with Dr. Jo

English for 1:1 Meetings | Essential Phrases for Managers & Colleagues

Struggling to find the right words in your one-to-one meetings? In this Business English lesson, you’ll learn natural, professional phrases that both managers and colleagues can use to make 1:1s more productive and confident. You’ll hear examples for: * Opening the meeting * Sharing progress and challenges * Giving and receiving feedback * Agreeing next steps * Closing the conversation These phrases will help you speak clearly, set the right tone, and build stronger workplace relationships in English. Perfect for managers, team leaders, and professionals who want to communicate with confidence in one-to-ones. For the free resources that go with this episode, please go to: https://onetoones.carrd.co/ [https://onetoones.carrd.co/] and https://bigbangpartnership.co.uk/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-one-to-one-meetings-with-your-team-or-line-manager/ [https://bigbangpartnership.co.uk/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-one-to-one-meetings-with-your-team-or-line-manager/]

Stop Saying Yes to Everything! 6 Polite Business English Phrases for Work

To download the FREE resource pack that goes with this episode, please go to https://saynoatwork.carrd.co/ [https://saynoatwork.carrd.co/]   Do you ever say “yes” at work when you really want to say “no”? You’re not alone. Many professionals struggle to refuse requests without feeling guilty. In this lesson, I’ll teach you six polite and professional ways to say no in English. You’ll learn how to decline requests respectfully, protect your time, and maintain good workplace relationships. We’ll cover useful phrases like “I’m afraid I can’t…”, “I’d love to help, but…”, and “Can I get back to you on that?” You’ll also hear when and how to use them in real situations, plus tips on tone and body language so you sound confident and courteous. By the end, you’ll know exactly how to set boundaries in English without sounding rude — and without feeling guilty. ✅ Ideal for international professionals, managers, and executives who want to communicate clearly and assertively in English.

Speak English like a pro! 15 business idioms to help to sound more fluent at work.

Download the free resource pack that accompanies this episode here:https://15idioms.carrd.co/ [https://15idioms.carrd.co/] .   Do your colleagues use confusing phrases like “hit the ground running” or “call it a day”? In this lesson, I’ll teach you 15 essential Business English idioms that will help you understand colleagues, speak more naturally, and boost your confidence at work. We’ll cover idioms for meetings, projects, training, and daily workplace conversations — from “get your foot in the door” to “think outside the box.” You’ll hear clear examples and learn when and how to use each one in real business situations. By the end, you’ll be ready to use these idioms in your own emails, presentations, and conversations to sound more fluent and professional. ✅ Perfect for international professionals, managers, and executives who want to sound natural and confident in English at work.

Polite Ways to Disagree in Meetings

Polite Ways to Disagree in Meetings A clear lesson for EFL learners. Learn 15 meeting-ready phrases and the CARE method. Get repeat-after-me practice and intonation tips. Three real scenes: product, budget, and compliance. What you’ll learn * How to use CARE: Confirm → Acknowledge → Reason → Explore * When to choose Soft / Neutral / Firm language * Intonation for polite disagreement (falling for Reason, rising for Explore) * Fast practice you can use in your next meeting CARE in one minute Confirm = check you’ve understood. Acknowledge = show something positive. Reason = give one clear concern. Explore = suggest a next step or question. Practice scenes * Product: launch timing * Budget: training cuts * Compliance: sharing customer data (DPA) How to use this video Speak with me. Echo each phrase. Then build your own CARE response using the prompts.

Lead Meetings in English with Confidence. How to Chair a Meeting.

Need to chair a meeting in English? In this practical Business English lesson, Dr Jo shows you exactly what to say — from the moment you open the meeting to the final thank you. You’ll learn: * How to open a meeting in English and get everyone’s attention * Phrases to introduce your topic and outline the agenda * Ways to move smoothly between agenda items * How to involve participants and encourage discussion * Phrases for handling distractions and staying on topic * How to summarise and close a meeting confidently This lesson includes useful vocabulary, grammar tips, and pronunciation advice, plus real examples and time for you to practise. Perfect for managers, team leaders, business professionals, and anyone who needs to run meetings in English.