Business Speaking Tasks

Essential Workplace Communication Skills

Welcome to Your Study Guide

This study guide will help you master the 6 core speaking tasks that cover almost all workplace communication. Each lesson focuses on one essential task, providing you with key phrases and practical examples you can use immediately in professional settings.

The 6 Core Business Speaking Tasks:

How to use this guide: Each lesson contains 6 key phrases with 6 example sentences for each phrase. Practice these phrases regularly to build your confidence in workplace communication.

LESSON 1
Giving an Update
Learn how to effectively communicate progress, status, and developments to colleagues and managers.
LESSON 2
Explaining a Problem
Master the language for clearly describing challenges, issues, and obstacles in the workplace.
LESSON 3
Making a Suggestion
Discover professional ways to propose ideas, offer solutions, and recommend actions.
LESSON 4
Justifying a Decision
Build skills in explaining and defending choices using logical reasoning and evidence.
LESSON 5
Responding to Concerns
Learn to address questions, worries, and objections in a professional and reassuring manner.
LESSON 6
Giving an Opinion Diplomatically
Express your views tactfully while respecting others' perspectives and maintaining professionalism.