Synopsis
Dramas for English language learners from BBC World Service. Improve your English with retellings of stories classic and new. Each episode is between 6 and 10 minutes long.
Episodes
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English At Work: Episode 31: Sign on the dotted line
30/04/2021 Duration: 05minWill Anna be able to secure a deal with a French company?
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English At Work: Episode 30: Two heads are better than one
23/04/2021 Duration: 04minOne of the companies Anna cold-called has got in touch!
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English At Work: Episode 29: Putting the feelers out
16/04/2021 Duration: 06minAnna's making some cold calls to find new clients for Tip Top Trading.
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English At Work: Episode 28: Home truths
09/04/2021 Duration: 06minAfter announcing a new strategy, Mr Socrates joins the team at the pub.
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English At Work: Episode 27: Getting down to business
02/04/2021 Duration: 05minBig boss Mr Socrates is visiting the Tip Top Trading offices and he's got some bad news!
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English At Work: Episode 26: You cannot be serious!
26/03/2021 Duration: 05minThe big boss is fussy about his hotel room. Looks like Anna has to do some complaining!
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English At Work: Episode 25: The big cheese
19/03/2021 Duration: 05minThe boss is in town! Can Anna use the right language to book him a hotel room?
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English At Work: Episode 24: No smoke without fire
12/03/2021 Duration: 04minEmergency! There's a fire at Tip Top Trading!
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English At Work: Episode 23: Risky business
05/03/2021 Duration: 04minPaul decides it's time to give his team a health and safety update.
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English At Work: Episode 22: The smoker
26/02/2021 Duration: 04minAnna is off to meet Mr Ingle, the warehouse manager, to discuss stock management.
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English At Work: Episode 21: Don't panic!
19/02/2021 Duration: 05minAnna's been chosen to head up the company's stock management. But she needs help!
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English At Work: Episode 20: The Team Meeting
12/02/2021 Duration: 04minAn office meeting has been scheduled, but the boss is late! Will Anna take charge?
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English At Work: Episode 19: The open window
05/02/2021 Duration: 03minThere's a big mix-up. Learn language that explains there has been a misunderstanding.
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English At Work: Episode 18: The email
29/01/2021 Duration: 04minAnna's having some problems with writing an email. Luckily, Tom has some words of wisdom.
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English At Work: Episode 17: Lemon-sized luxury boxes
22/01/2021 Duration: 03minMr Lime calls again to order some boxes for his Imperial Lemons.
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English At Work: Episode 16: Slimy Limey!
15/01/2021 Duration: 03minAnna needs to say 'no'. How is she going to refuse Mr Lime's offer politely?
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English At Work: Episode 15: Seb Lime
08/01/2021 Duration: 05minAnna's been told to improve her telephone manner. What tips will Denise give her?
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English At Work: Episode 14: Telephone tell-tale
01/01/2021 Duration: 04minFollowing her successful presentation, Anna expects some good feedback from the boss.
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English At Work: Episode 13: The Imperial Lemon
25/12/2020 Duration: 04minAnna's making her pitch to Mr Lime, but it's going wrong! How will she cope?
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English At Work: Episode 12: The big day
18/12/2020 Duration: 04minPresentation time! It's a big day for Anna as she presents Tip Top Trading's new product.