Business events: Office English episode 6

We meet new people at work all the time. Do you know how to start a conversation with your colleagues or boss in English? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about some phrases that can help you with small talk and networking in English. (Cover image: Getty)
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🤔 How can you start a conversation at a networking event? ✍ Let us know in the comments!
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We're glad you're enjoying Office English. You can find all of the episodes from this series on our website: bit.ly/4bblVvI

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It was interesting to find that the way of speaking English at work was more polite than everyday conversation.

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Having a small talk is the proper way to break ice with total strangers.❤

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very helpful suggestion-small talk

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This is what I need! Learn how to build a network in the workplace.thanks very much!

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Thanks a lot for this tips, I am aware that building a strong networking require is crucial for all individuals in the workplace.

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I find good advice for those who are still working. I found funny that you mentioned the weather,
it's something "typical English"... but not anymore with the climate change.
Thanks as always!

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Useful tips, great!

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Good morning everyone the topic as an insane for people at business and work well together so the trust is key and improve relationship thank you bbc

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This video is helpful; thank you. 謝謝。

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[@lilianatria2877]

I'm terrible at networking! Sometimes, staying in front of a stranger at a networking event, makes me want to put my head into the sand because of embarrassment

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It's very interesting podcasts, can you include the job interviews in your next episodes it will be very helpful.

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We're glad you're enjoying our Office English podcast! You can find all of the episodes from this series on our website, including an episode called 'Selling yourself', which has some tips for interviews : bit.ly/4bblVvI

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Did u guys turn on the subtitle when u watching? As a foreigner it's little bit hard for me that not turn on the subtitle to understand the whole conversation

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I am surprising that it is also difficult for foreign people to start a small talk😂 😂

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Such useful tips for business events.
Thank you so much, guys.🩵

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