Learning English For Work - Office English: Misunderstandings

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What do you do if you don't understand something at work? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about miscommunication and how to check you understand your colleagues, and that they understand you.

Find a transcript and subtitles at:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-english/250428

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This programme was originally broadcast in April 2025.

Published on Monday, 8th June 2026.

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