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EPISODE · Aug 17, 2026 · 4 MIN

Talking to Your Boss Professionally | English for the Workplace | 5-Minute English Talk

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How do you talk to your boss professionally in English without sounding too formal, rude, or uncertain? In this episode of 5-Minute English Talk, you'll learn practical phrases and expressions for communicating with your boss at work. We'll cover how to ask for clarification, discuss priorities, handle deadlines, make requests, and respectfully disagree with your manager. In this episode, you'll learn: How to ask your boss to clarify something How to discuss priorities How to ask for more time on a project How to disagree professionally How to make polite requests How to sound confident and respectful at work Perfect for English learners who want to improve their business English, workplace English, and everyday communication skills. Listen, repeat, and practice the phrases out loud to make them part of your natural English. Follow 5-Minute English Talk for practical English lessons you can learn in just a few minutes.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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