Asking when work is due
A deadline question and a date check help colleagues agree when a piece of work must be finished.
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Describing your work experience
A previous job becomes easier to explain when you can name your workplace, duties and the people you worked with.
Read and practiseAnswering basic job interview questions
A short interview answer can describe your past work, the tasks you enjoy and when you are ready to start.
Read and practiseJoining a video call in English
A video meeting starts with a sound check; ask if others can hear you and explain common microphone or audio problems.
Read and practiseReporting a safety hazard at work
A wet floor or a loose shelf can put colleagues at risk. Say what the hazard is and where someone can find it.
Read and practiseGiving a project status update
A concise project update brings completed work, current progress and the next planned action together.
Read and practiseAsking for feedback on your work
Specific questions about a draft or presentation can lead to useful feedback and a clearer understanding of suggestions.
Read and practiseGiving clear task instructions
Ordered steps and a question at the end help a colleague understand how to carry out a workplace task.
Read and practiseDelegating a workplace task
A clear assignment names the result needed and lets both colleagues agree on when the work will be ready.
Read and practiseAgreeing on task priorities
Competing deadlines call for a clear comparison and a shared decision about which piece of work comes first.
Read and practiseReporting a project delay
A delayed project needs a clear reason, a realistic new delivery date and an update for the people affected.
Read and practiseRequesting more time at work
A delayed delivery or a longer task can put a deadline at risk; explain the reason and suggest a workable new date.
Read and practiseClarifying who does what
A shared project runs smoothly when everyone knows who owns each task and confirms their own role.
Read and practiseJoining a meeting discussion
A well-timed contribution opens a discussion, adds a useful point and gives another person room to respond.
Read and practiseClosing a meeting with clear actions
A meeting ends with decisions to record, people responsible for tasks and deadlines that everyone can confirm.
Read and practiseDescribing a chart at work
A clear chart presentation highlights the main trend and compares figures so colleagues can understand the result.
Read and practisePresenting a work proposal
A clear proposal connects a suggested action with its purpose and expected benefit, then invites colleagues to respond.
Read and practiseResponding to a customer complaint
A late order or damaged item calls for an acknowledgement, a clear question and a realistic next step.
Read and practiseExplaining a product feature
A folding handle or a timer becomes more useful to a customer when you explain what it does and why it helps.
Read and practiseDiscussing strengths in a job interview
A job interview is a chance to name a relevant strength, describe a specific example and explain the result.
Read and practiseDiscussing a challenge in a job interview
A job interview answer can show how you handled a difficult situation, what you did and what happened afterwards.
Read and practiseAsking about job conditions
Working hours, daily duties and benefits are worth clarifying with an employer before you accept a position.
Read and practiseNetworking at a professional event
Professional interests can start a useful conversation at an event when you introduce your work and invite the other person to share theirs.
Read and practiseRequesting workplace training
A new skill can improve your work: explain the gap, connect a course to your duties and ask how to apply.
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