Best Chris Breakout Business English Podcasts (2025)

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FAILING AT WORK and how to deal with it - Business English vocabulary lesson. 25:34

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5d ago25:34

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Send Chris a message Are you a professional who uses English as a second language at work? Do you want to feel more confident, fluent, and natural in business conversations? Join Business English Coach Chris in this episode of the Breakout Business English podcast as we explore how to talk about failure, responsibility, and consequences in a profes…

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Vocabulary and tips for DELEGATION - Business English lesson 25:20

11d ago25:20

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Send Chris a message Delegating in English can be challenging for new managers, especially if speaking English is your second language. Today's podcast is full of Business English and professional vocabulary, grammar, and tips, to help you to sound more natural and native when speaking to your colleagues in English at work and delegating tasks to t…

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BUSINESS TRIPS - Vocabulary and English lesson for professionals 23:15

20d ago23:15

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Send Chris a message Business trips and traveling for business are an essential part of professional life, but speaking in English and talking about these can be challenging you don't speak English natively. Today's class is full of vocabulary and phrases that you can use to talk about travel for work, including formal and informal words and gramma…

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2 key LEADERSHIP ideas from Amazon's CEO - Business English vocabulary lesson 29:43

27d ago29:43

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Send Chris a message If you're a leader or need to talk about leadership at work in English, Amazon's leadership principles are a great place to start. If you use English at work, but you're not a native speaker then the vocabulary, phrases, and grammar is today's podcast will help you to talk about leadership and grow professionally. Today we're d…

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Should you KEEP GOING or GIVE UP? Perseverance - Business English Lesson 24:05

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Send Chris a message Deciding when to quit and when to keep going, when to give up and when to persevere, is a hard topic to discuss, especially if you speak English as a second language. In today's podcast we're talking about how to support and encourage your colleagues when doing difficult tasks, how to talk about quitting strategically, and some…

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How to APOLOGISE and SAY SORRY at work - Business English lesson + DISCOUNT coaching call! 25:12

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Send Chris a message Apologising at work and saying you're sorry in English can be difficult, especially if you speak English as a second language. If you want to sound more native and natural when speaking English at work then this podcast can help. Today's episode is about apologising to your colleagues and offering apologies. You'll hear some na…

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INVITATIONS at work, how to say YES and NO - Business English lesson with professional vocabulary. 23:31

2M ago23:31

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Send Chris a message Learn how to confidently accept or politely decline invitations in professional English when speaking or writing. This episode provides essential business English vocabulary and natural phrases for networking and building work relationships. Master the art of professional communication with practical tips and real-world example…

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How to RESCHEDULE and talk about TIME - Business English lesson + Vocabulary 26:02

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Send Chris a message Rescheduling events and talking about time in English can be hard when speaking English, especially if you're not a native English speaker. In this podcast we talk about how to schedule and reschedule events, appointments, and meetings, how to sound more polite when doing this in spoken English at work, and pronunciation. We ta…

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How to MOTIVATE YOUR TEAM - Business English Vocabulary lesson for managers 26:38

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Send Chris a message In this Business English vocabulary lesson we talk about some natural and native sounding phrases, idioms, and words that we can use to motivate our teams and reward their performance. So if your a leader or a manager and you want to sound more native when you speak English and talk to your colleagues then hopefully today's pod…

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LEADERSHIP TIPS from Amazon - Business English lesson 28:01

2M ago28:01

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Send Chris a message In this episode Business English coach Chris explores Amazon’s leadership tips to help international professionals improve their speaking and communication skills in English. Whether you’re a manager, team leader, or aspiring professional, you’ll learn how to talk about leadership, ownership, and customer obsession, and confide…

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Vocabulary for PROBLEM SOLVING - Business English lesson 28:18

3M ago28:18

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Send Chris a message Problem solving is a skill that we all need at work. Speaking about problem solving in English can be particularly hard if English is not your native language. In this podcast we discuss problem solving at work, natural and native sounding vocabulary that we can use to discuss problem solving with our colleagues, and some tips …

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How to talk about CHANGING JOBS and sound professional - Business English vocabulary and grammar lesson 24:46

3M ago24:46

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Send Chris a message Talking about changing jobs can be challenging, especially in job interviews. We all want to sound professional when speaking English at work but there are so many ways to make mistakes when discussing this topic! Let's talk about quitting jobs, getting fired, and being unemployed, and why you should never use this vocabulary i…

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How to TALK ABOUT AI at work, with your colleagues - Business English Lesson / (Artificial Intelligence, A.I. Vocabulary) 27:39

3M ago27:39

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Send Chris a message Artificial intelligence is appearing in every English speaking workplace these days and talking about AI with your colleagues and managers is something that is important. Today let's discuss some professional English vocabulary that we can use to sound natural and native when talking about AI at work, including some phrasal ver…

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How to BE UNDERSTOOD in presentations - Business English communication lesson 26:24

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Send Chris a message If you need to give presentations at work, in English, and it's not your first language then speaking and communicating with your English speaking colleagues can be difficult. Today we're talking about how to make sure that you're understood, some vocabulary that we can use to check that our colleagues have listened carefully t…

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How to LEAD MEETINGS in English - Business English lesson 26:57

3M ago26:57

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Send Chris a message Let's discuss some Business English vocabulary and grammar that we can use to lead meetings. Running a meeting or being in charge of an event often means that you have new responsibilities and today's podcast we’re discussing the professional vocabulary and phrases that you can use to talk to your colleagues and managers about …

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How to DEAL WITH CONFLICT at work - Business English lesson 23:53

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Send Chris a message Let's discuss some professional English vocabulary that we can use to resolve conflicts at work. We're talking about how to deal with difficult colleagues and how to solve arguments and disagreements with your team mates and coworkers. We'll hear some idea for what to do in these situations and some natural and native sounding …

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How to TALK ABOUT COMPLICATED INFORMATION at work - Business English lesson 26:04

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Send Chris a message Do you need to discuss complex or complicated information at work? If English is not your native language and you find it difficult to sound natural when you communicate complex information at work then I have some great Business English vocabulary, grammar structures, and communication ideas for you. We talk about how to simpl…

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PRIORITISING at work - How to talk about which tasks are important - Business English Class 28:55

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Send Chris a message Today's Business English class is about which tasks are important and which tasks are not important. We listen to native and natural English vocabulary and sentence structures that can help us to discuss prioritising our tasks with our colleagues at work. Prioritising our tasks and discussing what's important with our colleague…

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How to MEASURE YOUR PROGRESS in English as a learner or improver. 25:39

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Send Chris a message How do you know if your English is improving and getting better? Measuring progress is difficult when learning English, especially for intermediate and advanced speakers. Should you take a test or exam like IELTS or TOEFL for instance? Today we talk about 6 methods to measure your progress and track how much better your English…

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How to SAY NO to your colleagues and protect your time at work - Business English lesson + FREE PDF 25:56

7M ago25:56

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Send Chris a message Do you find it difficult to say no to your managers or colleagues at work? If you want to protect your time and your schedule when people ask you to do things then today Business English vocabulary and tips might help! If you use English at work and want to sound more native and natural when your colleagues ask you to do tasks,…

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How to ANSWER QUESTIONS at work - Business English vocabulary and tips + FREE PDF 31:30

8M ago31:30

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Send Chris a message Answering questions at work in English can be difficult. Today's podcast is about How to Answer Questions at work. We discuss some great, professional vocabulary, some natural and native sounding examples, the grammar that you need to know, and how these phrases change depending on the situation and context. So if you use Engli…

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How to QUIT YOUR JOB - BUSINESS ENGLISH vocabulary and communication tips + FREE PDF 27:45

9M ago27:45

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Send Chris a message Quitting your job can be really stressful, especially in your second language. If you use English to communicate at work and you're not a native speaker then today's podcast aims to give you the professional vocabulary and Business English communication tips that you need to do this in the most polite, courteous, and profession…

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How to get a PROMOTION - Business English tips and vocabulary lesson 28:00

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Send Chris a message Getting promoted at work is an important part of growing your career and making progress in your professional life. Today we're talking about some tips that can help you to achieve this and some Business English vocabulary that you can use to talk about promotions at work. We'll look at some formal, more professional ways to sp…

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Talking about WORK LIFE BALANCE - Business English lesson 30:55

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Send Chris a message Today we're talking about work like balance. This is one of the most important topics that we discuss with our colleagues and friends so today I want to give you some vocabulary and ideas to make you more confident and fluent when speaking about this subject. Maybe you want to ask your boss if you can work from home, or maybe y…

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Business English vocabulary in sport! - BUSINESS ENGLISH vocabulary and communication lesson 26:06

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Send Chris a message There is so much professional Business English vocabulary that we can use at work that originally came from sports! In this podcast we're talking about phrasal verbs, idioms, nouns and verbs that we can take from football, athletics, and the Olympic games, and use at work to improve the way that we communicate in English. So, i…

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Using English on the phone - BUSINESS ENGLISH vocabulary and communication tips 21:42

11M ago21:42

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Send Chris a message Using English at work as a second language can be challenging. If you spend a lot of time on the phone this is even more true! Today we're talking about Business English vocabulary and communication skills that you can apply to your phone calls to sound more natural, native, and professional when you make or answer phone calls.…

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Working from home - BUSINESS ENGLISH vocabulary and communication tips 27:48

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Send Chris a message Great communication and a good knowledge of business English is essential to developing your career, however this is even more true when we work from home! Working remotely, whether you're a digital nomad, location independent worker, or have a hybrid job, is more common than ever before. In this episode we look at some great b…

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STARTING A JOB at an English speaking company - Tips and Vocabulary 25:23

1+ y ago25:23

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Send Chris a message Starting a job at an English speaking company can be a challenge. So much new information, meeting new people, and lots of conversations. Although listening is important, knowing what to say when you speak is important too. So for people who speak English as a 2nd language, today we're going to discuss some tips and vocabulary …

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How to GIVE FEEDBACK to your colleagues at work - Business English lesson 27:10

1+ y ago27:10

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Send Chris a message Let's talk today about how to give feedback at work, especially if you use English as a second language in the workplace and are not a native English speaker. Giving feedback to your colleagues, your staff, and your managers, is an essential part of a great team. However, so few people actually do it! We often think of feedback…

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Ep 9. How to disagree at work in English - Business English lesson 29:45

2y ago29:45

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Send Chris a message Disagreeing with people is an important and healthy part of working on a team towards shared goals. The challenge is therefore, how can we do this in a way that protects and even strengthens our professional relationships? It would be great if the only thing we had to do at work was to agree with people. If everyone around us h…

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Ep8. How to ask for help and support at work in English - Business English lesson 26:25

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Send Chris a message It can be difficult to ask for help or support at work in English, especially if English is your second language. However, we all need advice and assistance sometimes, so let's practice speaking about this difficult topic. In this Business English class and lesson we'll look at how to ask your colleagues and your managers for h…

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Ep 7. Teamwork and how to work better with your colleagues! - Collaboration tips - Business English class. 29:35

2y ago29:35

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Send Chris a message Teamwork and collaboration are two of the most important topics in Business English. Today let's listen to some vocabulary, grammar, phrases, idioms and ideas for speaking about this in English. As an international professional you are always collaborating with colleagues from around the world, working together to complete proj…

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Ep 6. Speaking in meetings. How to become more confident! 25:27

2+ y ago25:27

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Send Chris a message Today's topic is, how to be more confident when speaking in meetings. Some of you might know this already but my full time job is working with non native English speakers one to one on video calls to improve their’s confidence and ability when using English at work. And the number one thing that people tell me they need to impr…

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Ep. 5 - Job interview vocabulary 25:15

2+ y ago25:15

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Send Chris a message Today we're talking about job interviews. We’re going to look at some vocabulary that you can use to improve how you perform in your next job interview. Or, if you’re writing a CV, cover letter, or a resume, these are words and phrases that you should think about including. Whether you're a student, a graduate, or someone with …

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Ep 4. How to talk about planning at work. 22:07

3y ago22:07

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Send Chris a message Whether you work for a small company, a large company, you're a student, or you're looking for your next job, planning is an essential part of our work days. Today we're going to look at some important vocabulary that we can use to communicate our ideas when planning out our days. We've got a bunch of vocabulary here, including…

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Ep 3. Practice speaking when you're alone (How to) 19:28

3y ago19:28

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Send Chris a message Speaking practice is one of the most important parts of improving your English, but can also be one of the most difficult things to figure out how to do! Don't worry, I've got you covered! In episode 3 I go for a deep dive into how to practice speaking when you're alone. How to make it effective and how to make the habit stick!…

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Ep 2 - Business English vocabulary for presentations 19:05

3+ y ago19:05

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Send Chris a message So when I was deciding which topic to focus on for our second episode I really only needed to look at what the people I work with are actually asking for. One of the most common topics that I discuss with people is presentations. Presentations can be great opportunities to use those English skills that you work so hard on, but …

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Ep 1 - Vocabulary for talking about meetings 18:12

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Send Chris a message Meetings can be intimidating for a lot of people, even to native speakers! Especially if you’re meeting with people who you don’t know very well, if at all. Today we’re going to look at a few pieces of vocabulary that you might hear in meetings and that you might be able to use yourself. At the end we also have our 'big discuss…