How to Speak English at Work with Confidence | B1–B2 Listening Practice

💼 Speak English at work with confidence in this B1–B2 English listening practice episode. Do you freeze when your manager asks for an update, or worry that your opinion may sound too direct? Follow Emma and Jack through a realistic work project where each conversation affects the next decision. 🎙️ Jack needs to prepare a client report. Along the way, he clarifies a vague request, checks a fast voice message, gives an honest update, shares an opinion in a meeting, negotiates a deadline, corrects a mistake, and answers a client without guessing. Listen for the details that change what he should say next. 🎯 In this episode, you'll practice: ✅ Asking what a coworker really means by “Are we all set?” ✅ Clarifying which figures to use before starting a task ✅ Giving updates that distinguish a draft from a final report ✅ Disagreeing politely and suggesting a workable change ✅ Explaining what you know and what you still need to check ✅ Asking for help when a deadline becomes tight ✅ Correcting an error and explaining how it affects the conclusion ✅ Writing a clear follow-up to a client 🗣️ Useful English at work: • “The draft is on track for ten, though the chart may need another hour.” • “I caught the part about Thursday’s data, but I missed what you said about sharing the chart.” • “That could be a factor, but I can’t confirm it from the chart alone.” • “I found a discrepancy in Thursday’s total.” 🎧 How to practice: Listen once for the story. On your second listen, pause at the questions and answer in your own words before Jack responds. Try one useful phrase in your next meeting, message, or email. ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Welcome and a clear work update 00:40 What does “Are we all set?” mean? 03:25 Clarifying which figures to use 05:45 Checking a fast voice message 07:35 Giving updates when plans change 09:40 Speaking up in a team meeting 13:45 Answering when you are not sure 14:50 Asking for help and negotiating a deadline 17:20 Correcting an error in the report 20:20 Sending the final report 21:30 Replying to a client without guessing 24:00 Explaining the difference in sales 26:10 Workplace conversation practice 27:55 Final speaking challenge 👥 Made for B1–B2 English learners who want more natural workplace conversations, business English listening practice, and clearer speaking in meetings, teamwork, and client communication. 💬 Your turn: A deadline has moved, but you can send a draft now. How would you update your manager in two sentences? Write your answer below and say it aloud. 🔔 Subscribe for more practical English conversations and listening practice. #SpeakEnglishAtWork #EnglishListeningPractice #BusinessEnglish #B1B2English