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Business English with Dr. Jo

businessenglishwithdrjo 7 Episodes Sep 16, 2025

This podcast helps professionals who use English at work to speak more fluently, naturally, and confidently. Each episode focuses on a specific skill or situation, such as leading meetings, giving presentations, or networking. Listeners get practical advice, useful phrases, pronunciation support, and real examples. The host, Dr. Jo North, is a business leader, innovation expert, and qualified English teacher. New episodes are released weekly.

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English for 1:1 Meetings | Essential Phrases for Managers & Colleagues Sep 16, 2025 1446 Struggling to find the right words in your one-to-one meetings? In this Business English lesson, you’ll learn natural, professional phrases that both managers and colleagues can use to make 1:1s more productive and confident. You’ll hear examples for: Opening the meeting Sharing progress and challenges Giving and receiving feedback Agreeing next steps Closing the conversation These phr

Stop Saying Yes to Everything! 6 Polite Business English Phrases for Work Sep 9, 2025 861 To download the FREE resource pack that goes with this episode, please go to https://saynoatwork.carrd.co/ Do you ever say “yes” at work when you really want to say “no”? You’re not alone. Many professionals struggle to refuse requests without feeling guilty. In this lesson, I’ll teach you six polite and professional ways to say no in English. You’ll learn how to decline requests respectfully, p

Speak English like a pro! 15 business idioms to help to sound more fluent at work. Sep 2, 2025 985 Download the free resource pack that accompanies this episode here:https://15idioms.carrd.co/ . Do your colleagues use confusing phrases like “hit the ground running” or “call it a day”? In this lesson, I’ll teach you 15 essential Business English idioms that will help you understand colleagues, speak more naturally, and boost your confidence at work. We’ll cover idioms for meetings, projects, t

Polite Ways to Disagree in Meetings Aug 28, 2025 1699 Polite Ways to Disagree in Meetings A clear lesson for EFL learners. Learn 15 meeting-ready phrases and the CARE method. Get repeat-after-me practice and intonation tips. Three real scenes: product, budget, and compliance. What you’ll learn How to use CARE: Confirm → Acknowledge → Reason → Explore When to choose Soft / Neutral / Firm language Intonation for polite disagreement (falling for R

Lead Meetings in English with Confidence. How to Chair a Meeting. Aug 22, 2025 1338 Need to chair a meeting in English? In this practical Business English lesson, Dr Jo shows you exactly what to say — from the moment you open the meeting to the final thank you. You’ll learn: How to open a meeting in English and get everyone’s attention Phrases to introduce your topic and outline the agenda Ways to move smoothly between agenda items How to involve participants and encourag

50 Essential Business English Phrases for Zoom, Teams & Online Meetings Aug 15, 2025 2351 Learn 50 essential Business English phrases for Zoom, Google Meet, and online meetings. Perfect for professionals who want to sound natural, fluent, and confident in English during virtual business calls. You’ll discover what to say when: Starting a video call Managing discussions Handling tech problems Closing meetings Following up afterwards 📥 Free Download: Get the full slide deck w

How to Introduce Yourself in Business English – Speak Clearly and Confidently Jul 25, 2025 1018 In this episode, I’ll show you how to introduce yourself in English at work using a simple 3-part structure. Whether you're in a meeting, on a video call, or at a networking event, you’ll learn how to explain who you are and what you do — clearly, confidently, and professionally. You’ll hear strong example introductions, common mistakes to avoid, and tips to improve fluency and delivery. Free Reso

Business English with Dr. Jo

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