Everyday English Talk

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Natural conversations about work, travel and modern life for intermediate learners (B1–B2). Scripts are AI-assisted and reviewed by our team. Voices are AI-generated.

Episodes

  1. 4d ago

    Speaking Up in Meetings: Interrupt and Disagree Politely

    An hour-long meeting, one great idea, and not a single chance to say it. Lucy has been there. In this episode, Tom and Lucy explain how to interrupt without sounding rude, how to disagree in a way that keeps everyone on side, and how to stop a meeting from going round in circles. In this episode you'll learn: How to get a word in with Sorry to jump in and Can I just come in here?Disagreeing gently: I see where you're coming from, but…Why people play devil's advocate, and how to do itAdding to an idea: to build on what you saidMoving a meeting on: take this offline and circle backInteractive transcript, vocabulary and practice: https://podcast.parroto.app/episodes/speaking-up-in-meetings

    Speaking Up in Meetings: Interrupt and Disagree Politely

  2. 4d ago

    Flight Cancelled? What to Say at the Airline Desk

    Lucy got to the airport early, checked in, bought a sandwich, and then her flight home was cancelled. In this episode, Tom and Lucy explain what to say at the airline desk when your plans fall apart, and how to stay calm and polite while still getting what you need. In this episode you'll learn: How to explain the problem: My flight's been cancelledAsking to rebook and Is there an earlier flight?What to say if you have a connecting flightAsking politely about your rights: Am I entitled to…?Useful phrases while you wait: in the meantime and keep me postedWhy staff say it's out of my hands, and how to answerInteractive transcript, vocabulary and practice: https://podcast.parroto.app/episodes/when-your-flight-is-cancelled

    Flight Cancelled? What to Say at the Airline Desk

  3. Oct 19

    Small Talk at Work: Beyond 'How Are You?'

    Eleven floors in a lift with your new manager, and total silence. Tom has been there. In this episode, Tom and Lucy explain how small talk really works in a British office, and give you simple phrases to start, continue and end a friendly chat with colleagues. In this episode you'll learn: How to break the ice using the situation you shareA kind question for new people: How are you settling in?How to answer How's your week been? without killing the conversationA simple trick to keep the conversation goingVery British invitations: Fancy a coffee?Friendly openers: We should catch up and I've been meaning to ask youInteractive transcript, vocabulary and practice: https://podcast.parroto.app/episodes/small-talk-with-new-colleagues

    Small Talk at Work: Beyond 'How Are You?'
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Natural conversations about work, travel and modern life for intermediate learners (B1–B2). Scripts are AI-assisted and reviewed by our team. Voices are AI-generated.

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