Learning English For Work, Office English: Formal or informal?

Learning English For Work

Office English: Formal or informal?

10 August 2026

Available for over a year

Is everyone at your office formal and polite, or do they speak more informally? Pippa and Phil talk about how formal you need to be at work.

Find a transcript and subtitles at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-english/250810

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