Business English with Dr. Jo

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

To download the FREE resource pack that goes with this episode, please go to 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

Download the free resource pack that accompanies this episode here: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

Polite Ways to Disagree in MeetingsA 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

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

Learn 50 essential Business English phrases for Zoom, Google Meet, and online meetings. Perfect for professionals who want to sound natural, fluent, and confident in English during virtual business calls.You’ll discover what to say when: Starting a video call Managing discussions Handling tech problems Closing meetings Following up afterwards 📥 Free Download: Get the full slide deck with all 50 phrases and examples here: https://50phrases-online-meetings.carrd.co/ If you work with

In this episode, I’ll show you how to introduce yourself in English at work using a simple 3-part structure. Whether you're in a meeting, on a video call, or at a networking event, you’ll learn how to explain who you are and what you do — clearly, confidently, and professionally.You’ll hear strong example introductions, common mistakes to avoid, and tips to improve fluency and delivery. Free Resource Download the free Business English Introduction Builder to help you write and practise your own