Learning English Stories Podcast
Improve your English with these short dramas and stories.
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Episodes to download
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English At Work: Episode 29: Putting the feelers out
Fri 16 Apr 2021
Anna's making some cold calls to find new clients for Tip Top Trading.
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English At Work: Episode 28: 蜜芽传媒 truths
Fri 9 Apr 2021
After announcing a new strategy, Mr Socrates joins the team at the pub.
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English At Work: Episode 27: Getting down to business
Fri 2 Apr 2021
Big boss Mr Socrates is visiting the Tip Top Trading offices and he's got some bad news!
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English At Work: Episode 26: You cannot be serious!
Fri 26 Mar 2021
The big boss is fussy about his hotel room. Looks like Anna has to do some complaining!
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English At Work: Episode 25: The big cheese
Fri 19 Mar 2021
The boss is in town! Can Anna use the right language to book him a hotel room?
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English At Work: Episode 24: No smoke without fire
Fri 12 Mar 2021
Emergency! There's a fire at Tip Top Trading!
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English At Work: Episode 23: Risky business
Fri 5 Mar 2021
Paul decides it's time to give his team a health and safety update.
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English At Work: Episode 22: The smoker
Fri 26 Feb 2021
Anna is off to meet Mr Ingle, the warehouse manager, to discuss stock management.
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English At Work: Episode 21: Don't panic!
Fri 19 Feb 2021
Anna's been chosen to head up the company's stock management. But she needs help!
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English At Work: Episode 20: The Team Meeting
Fri 12 Feb 2021
An office meeting has been scheduled, but the boss is late! Will Anna take charge?
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English At Work: Episode 19: The open window
Fri 5 Feb 2021
There's a big mix-up. Learn language that explains there has been a misunderstanding.
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English At Work: Episode 18: The email
Fri 29 Jan 2021
Anna's having some problems with writing an email. Luckily, Tom has some words of wisdom.
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English At Work: Episode 17: Lemon-sized luxury boxes
Fri 22 Jan 2021
Mr Lime calls again to order some boxes for his Imperial Lemons.
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English At Work: Episode 16: Slimy Limey!
Fri 15 Jan 2021
Anna needs to say 'no'. How is she going to refuse Mr Lime's offer politely?
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English At Work: Episode 15: Seb Lime
Fri 8 Jan 2021
Anna's been told to improve her telephone manner. What tips will Denise give her?
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English At Work: Episode 14: Telephone tell-tale
New Year's Day 2021
Following her successful presentation, Anna expects some good feedback from the boss.
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English At Work: Episode 13: The Imperial Lemon
Christmas Day 2020
Anna's making her pitch to Mr Lime, but it's going wrong! How will she cope?
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English At Work: Episode 12: The big day
Fri 18 Dec 2020
Presentation time! It's a big day for Anna as she presents Tip Top Trading's new product.
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English At Work: Episode 11: Overtime
Fri 11 Dec 2020
Anna's been burning the candle at both ends. But will her efforts pay off?
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English At Work: Episode 10: The brainstorm
Fri 4 Dec 2020
The team get together to share ideas about the launch of a product, but they can't agree!
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English At Work: Episode 9: The warehouse
Fri 27 Nov 2020
How will Anna get on checking information with the warehouse staff?
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English At Work: Episode 8: Room 301
Fri 20 Nov 2020
Tom and Anna have a meeting with their boss, but who's getting praised and who's not?
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English At Work: Episode 7: Mr Lime's grapefruits
Fri 13 Nov 2020
Anna's got some apologising to do. Can she deal with Mr Lime's grapefruit mix-up?
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English At Work: Episode 6: Double-booked
Fri 6 Nov 2020
Tom is in a panic! Luckily Anna steps in and offers to help with his meeting crisis.
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English At Work: Episode 5: The Queen of Sheba
Fri 30 Oct 2020
Anna turns to her colleagues to ask for help, but upsets Denise by sounding too bossy.
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English At Work: Episode 4: Doing lunch
Fri 23 Oct 2020
Anna is determined to be friendly with her new colleagues and to make a good impression.
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English At Work: Episode 3: The Crisis
Fri 16 Oct 2020
Denise explains why she's in a state of panic. Learn language for making suggestions.
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English At Work: Episode 2: The Interruption
Fri 9 Oct 2020
Anna鈥檚 job interview continues. But with all the pressure, she has frozen mid-sentence...
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English At Work: Episode 1: Language for interviews
Fri 2 Oct 2020
Anna wants to join Tip Top Trading. Can she pass the interview?
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Alice in Wonderland: Part 10: Alice's evidence
Fri 25 Sep 2020
Alice is at the trial. Will the Queen let her escape without a punishment?
