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Speak Better English with Harry

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  • Speak Better English with Harry

    Business English | How to Say No to Last-Minute Requests at Work [603]

    02/09/2026 | 20 mins.
    🚨 Take the free Test Your Meeting English quiz and find out which meeting situations you need to practise ➡️ https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/meetingquiz
    Learn how to say no politely in English when your manager, colleague or client gives you a last-minute request at work. In this Business English lesson, you’ll learn natural workplace English phrases for dealing with urgent tasks, unrealistic deadlines, competing priorities and requests you simply don’t have enough time to complete. You’ll also learn how to explain what isn’t possible, give a clear reason and offer a realistic alternative without sounding rude or unhelpful.
    This episode is ideal if you want to improve your Business English speaking skills and communicate more confidently at work. Learn practical English for real workplace situations, including how to ask which task should come first, offer another deadline, explain that you don’t want to rush important work, split a task with a colleague and respond clearly when someone needs something urgently. Use these professional English phrases in meetings, conversations with managers, client discussions and everyday workplace communication.
    Share Your Thoughts
    Do you use English at work?
    In meetings, you may know exactly what you want to say but still need a few extra seconds to find the English. You may also hesitate because you’re not sure whether a phrase sounds natural, too direct or too weak.
    Take my free Meeting English Quiz and try 8 real meeting situations. You’ll see which answers work well in English and where you may need better phrases for meetings.
    Take the free Meeting English Quiz: https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/meetingquiz

    If you’d rather work on your English with a teacher, book a free trial lesson. We’ll look at the situations you deal with at work and decide what you need to improve first.
    Book a free trial lesson: https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/trial
  • Speak Better English with Harry

    Business English | How to Give Constructive Feedback in English at Work [602]

    26/08/2026 | 27 mins.
    🚨 Take the free Test Your Meeting English quiz and find out which meeting situations you need to practise ➡️
    https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/meetingquiz
    In this Business English lesson, you'll learn how to give constructive feedback about someone’s work, an idea, a draft, a proposal or a decision. You’ll learn phrases for pointing out a problem, explaining why something needs to change, asking someone to revise their work and suggesting a better next step.
    You’ll also learn how to keep criticism focused on the work rather than the person, and how to make your feedback specific and useful.
    This episode is useful for non-native English speakers who use English with colleagues, managers, clients, contractors and suppliers.
    Improve your Business English vocabulary and learn practical English phrases you can use in meetings, project discussions and everyday workplace conversations.
    Share Your Thoughts
    Do you use English at work?
    In meetings, you may know exactly what you want to say but still need a few extra seconds to find the English. You may also hesitate because you’re not sure whether a phrase sounds natural, too direct or too weak.
    Take my free Meeting English Quiz and try 8 real meeting situations. You’ll see which answers work well in English and where you may need better phrases for meetings.
    Take the free Meeting English Quiz: https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/meetingquiz

    If you’d rather work on your English with a teacher, book a free trial lesson. We’ll look at the situations you deal with at work and decide what you need to improve first.
    Book a free trial lesson: https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/trial
  • Speak Better English with Harry

    Business English | How to Ask Your Manager for Help in English [601]

    19/08/2026 | 25 mins.
    🚨 Take the free Test Your Meeting English quiz and find out which meeting situations you need to practise ➡️
    https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/meetingquiz
    Learn how to ask your manager for help in English without sounding unsure or incapable at work. In this Business English podcast episode, you’ll learn natural ways to ask for advice, request clarification, explain when you’re stuck and get the support you need from your manager.
    This lesson is for intermediate and advanced English learners who use English at work and want to communicate more confidently with managers and colleagues. Improve your workplace English and learn practical English phrases you can use in real professional conversations.
    Share Your Thoughts
    Do you use English at work?
    In meetings, you may know exactly what you want to say but still need a few extra seconds to find the English. You may also hesitate because you’re not sure whether a phrase sounds natural, too direct or too weak.
    Take my free Meeting English Quiz and try 8 real meeting situations. You’ll see which answers work well in English and where you may need better phrases for meetings.
    Take the free Meeting English Quiz: https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/meetingquiz

    If you’d rather work on your English with a teacher, book a free trial lesson. We’ll look at the situations you deal with at work and decide what you need to improve first.
    Book a free trial lesson: https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/trial
  • Speak Better English with Harry

    Business English | How to Ask for Clarification in English at Work [600]

    12/08/2026 | 20 mins.
    🚨 Take the FREE Test Your Meeting English quiz and find out which meeting situations you need to practise ➡️
    https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/meetingquiz
    Someone repeats the same thing, but you still don’t understand. What do you ask next? 
    In this business English lesson, learn how to move beyond simply asking someone to repeat themselves and get the information you actually need. You’ll learn how to ask for simpler wording, an example, the practical meaning, or clarification about the part that affects your work. A useful lesson for anyone who wants to learn English for meetings, calls and everyday communication at work.
    Share Your Thoughts
    Do you use English at work?
    In meetings, you may know exactly what you want to say but still need a few extra seconds to find the English. You may also hesitate because you’re not sure whether a phrase sounds natural, too direct or too weak.
    Take my free Meeting English Quiz and try 8 real meeting situations. You’ll see which answers work well in English and where you may need better phrases for meetings.
    Take the free Meeting English Quiz: https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/meetingquiz

    If you’d rather work on your English with a teacher, book a free trial lesson. We’ll look at the situations you deal with at work and decide what you need to improve first.
    Book a free trial lesson: https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/trial
  • Speak Better English with Harry

    Business English | What to Say When Someone Challenges Your Idea [599]

    05/08/2026 | 17 mins.
    🚨 Take the free Test Your Meeting English quiz and find out which meeting situations you need to practise ➡️
    https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/meetingquiz
    In this Business English lesson, you’ll learn how to defend your ideas when a colleague, manager or client challenges you in a meeting. Harry explains how to respond clearly, support your reasoning, deal with objections and show the possible consequences of a different decision without becoming defensive. This episode is for B2-level non-native professionals who want to learn English for work, improve their English for meetings and speak more clearly when their proposal, recommendation or plan is questioned.
    Share Your Thoughts
    Do you use English at work?
    In meetings, you may know exactly what you want to say but still need a few extra seconds to find the English. You may also hesitate because you’re not sure whether a phrase sounds natural, too direct or too weak.
    Take my free Meeting English Quiz and try 8 real meeting situations. You’ll see which answers work well in English and where you may need better phrases for meetings.
    Take the free Meeting English Quiz: https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/meetingquiz

    If you’d rather work on your English with a teacher, book a free trial lesson. We’ll look at the situations you deal with at work and decide what you need to improve first.
    Book a free trial lesson: https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/trial
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About Speak Better English with Harry
Clear, practical English for intermediate and advanced learners. Speak Better English with Harry helps you use natural English with confidence in real situations — at work and in everyday conversations. Each episode focuses on vocabulary, collocations, phrasal verbs, and expressions that native speakers actually use, explained clearly and simply by an experienced native English teacher. This podcast is ideal if you already know the basics and want to sound more natural, fluent, and confident when you speak English.
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