English Conversation at Work: Business Idioms, Email Etiquette & Small Talk | WEP EP.191

English Conversation at Work: Business Idioms, Email Etiquette & Small Talk. In this video, Sarah and Brian help you master English Conversation at Work, decoding confusing "Corporate Speak" and teaching you how to write emails that aren't passive-aggressive. ✅ Episode Summary Do you know what "Touch base" or "Circle back" actually means? 🤯 In this professional episode, Sarah (British) and Brian (American) guide you through the office jungle. Learn the art of "Water Cooler" small talk, discover why you should NEVER say "As per my last email," and master the polite way to disagree in meetings ("I see your point, but..."). ✅ Timestamps 00:00 Intro: Stop Talking Like a Robot! 🤖 01:30 Part 1: The Water Cooler (Small Talk & Taboo Topics) 02:45 Part 2: Making Requests (Direct vs. Indirect) 04:00 Part 3: Meeting Buzzwords (Touch Base & Circle Back) 05:15 Part 4: Diplomatic Disagreement (The Sandwich Method) 06:30 Part 5: Email Etiquette ("As per my last email" 🚫) 08:45 Part 6: Leaving Work (Call it a Day & Burn Out) 10:00 Part 7: Full Roleplay (The Project Update) 11:30 Conclusion & Buzzword Challenge ✅ Key Vocabulary & Idioms: • Vocabulary: "Liaise," "Low-key," "Reiterate," "Consensus." • Idioms: "Touch base" (make contact), "Get the ball rolling" (start), "Call it a day" (finish work), "Think outside the box" (be creative). • Phrases: "Could you possibly...", "I look forward to hearing from you." ✅ Let's Make a Commitment! Let's "get the ball rolling" on your Business English! 💼 Smash that LIKE button if you want a promotion! Share this video with a colleague. And SUBSCRIBE to Wisdom English Podcast to stay "in the loop"! 🔔 #EnglishAtWork #BusinessEnglish #OfficeVocabulary #EmailEtiquette #LearnEnglish #B1English #ESL #CorporateSpeak #SarahAndBrian #WEP191