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Do you really need adverbs such as apparently, obviously, or presumably? That depends. When used correctly, they add precision, nuance, and depth to your speech.
Learn common English idioms used at work, especially during brainstorming sessions. Even better, you can also use these idioms in daily conversation.
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The weather is a common topic of small talk in English. That includes talking about the temperature — how hot, cold, warm, or cool it is outside.
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Learn the most effective English phrases for meetings and professional updates so you can sound clear, confident, and fluent in every workplace conversation — no more awkward or overly formal English.
In this Confident English lesson, you’ll get practical business English phrasal verbs that native speakers use every day in team meetings, project updates, and workplace discussions.
Whether you’re giving updates in English, describing progress, talking about delays, or wrapping up with next steps, this lesson gives you the tools to speak English for work fluently and naturally.
WHAT’S COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
00:00 The Right Language for Updates
02:13 Why Phrasal Verbs Are Important at Work
03:22 Phrasal Verbs to Start Meetings
06:00 Phrasal Verbs for Progress
09:59 Phrasal Verbs for Delays
13:17 Phrasal Verbs to Summarize
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