🧠How to Speak English at Work Like a Pro – FluentMinds Podcast Episode 2 (Full)
Angel Carpio | June 2025
🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
If you’ve ever struggled to find the right words in meetings, when talking to your boss, or while answering a client… you’re not alone. This full episode of the FluentMinds Podcast brings together 4 mini-lessons to help you sound confident, clear, and natural in English — even in high-pressure situations at work.
Inside, you’ll learn:
- 🔹 Professional phrases for workplace communication
- 🔹 Real pronunciation coaching (linking, stress, intonation)
- 🔹 Common mistakes learners make — and how to fix them
- 🔹 Cultural tips to avoid sounding rude or robotic
- 🔹 Full dialogues and breakdowns with a teacher and student
👇 Plus, you can download the full worksheet and script below for offline practice.
đź’Ľ Episode Summary: Fluent English for the Workplace
This full episode includes the FluentMinds-Full-Episode-2-Worksheet-REBUILT FluentMinds-Full-Episode-2-Script-Cleaned from FluentMinds Episodes 2A, 2B, 2C, and 2D:
âś… Leading Meetings in English (Episode 2A)
đź“Ś 4 Key Phrases:
- “Let’s kick things off with…”
- “Here’s what’s on the agenda.”
- “Let’s circle back to that.”
- “Any final thoughts before we wrap up?”
📌 What You’ll Practice:
- Clear meeting openers and closers
- Stress and rhythm for confident delivery
- Alternative expressions like “Shall we begin with…” and “Let’s revisit that later.”
âś… Agreeing and Disagreeing Politely (Episode 2B)
đź“Ś 4 Key Phrases:
- “I see your point, but…”
- “Can I offer another perspective?”
- “I’d like to push back on that slightly.”
- “Absolutely. And to add to that…”
📌 What You’ll Practice:
- How to disagree without sounding aggressive
- Tone control and downward intonation
- Alternatives like “That’s a good point, have we considered…” and “Another way to look at this is…”
âś… Talking to Your Boss Professionally (Episode 2C)
đź“Ś 4 Key Phrases:
- “Just to keep you in the loop…”
- “Would it be possible to get an extension?”
- “Here’s what I’m currently prioritizing.”
- “Let me know if you’d like me to shift focus.”
📌 What You’ll Practice:
- How to manage expectations and provide updates
- Phrasing requests respectfully and clearly
- Variations like “I’ll need a little more time” and “Should I shift gears?”
âś… Talking to Clients Naturally (Episode 2D)
đź“Ś 4 Key Phrases:
- “Let me double-check and get back to you.”
- “What would work best for you?”
- “Just to clarify…”
- “Thanks for flagging that.”
📌 What You’ll Practice:
- Client-friendly tone and problem-solving language
- Softening phrases to reduce tension
- Alternatives like “I’ll look into that” and “Let me make sure I understood correctly.”
🎙️ Real Teacher-Student Practice
Each mini-episode includes a guided conversation between a teacher (Alex) and a student (Sam) to model exactly how to use the phrases in real-time — with rhythm, flow, and natural stress.
Here’s a sample:
Alex: Try saying, “Let me double-check and get back to you.”
Sam: Let me double-check… and get back to you.
Alex: Now with better flow — blend the words:
✅ “Lemme double-check… and get BACK to you.”
Sam: Got it! Lemme double-check… and get BACK to you.
Alex: Perfect. You sound confident — not unsure.
🧩 Why This Episode Matters
In professional settings, people don’t just listen to your words — they feel your tone. This episode helps you:
- Speak with more authority and less hesitation
- Avoid overusing filler words like “maybe,” “just,” or “I think…”
- Handle tension or disagreement without sounding combative
- Respond clearly even under pressure
- Build real communication habits — not textbook phrases
đź“ť Download the Free PDF Materials
🎧 Follow along and practice on your own with these resources:
đź“Ą FluentMinds-Full-Episode-2-Script-Cleaned
FluentMinds-Full-Episode-2-Worksheet-REBUILT
Each file includes:
- Vocabulary explanations
- Phrase breakdowns with linking and stress
- 10 high-quality practice activities (fill-in-the-blanks, rewrite tasks, real dialogues)
🔍 Common Learner Mistakes (and Fixes)
❌ Sounding robotic
✅ Solution: Blend words like “justa clarify…” and “lemme double-check…”
❌ Rising intonation at the wrong time
âś… Solution: Let your voice drop slightly at the end of confident statements
❌ Overusing hedging phrases like “I think maybe…”
✅ Solution: Use more direct structures like “What I’m currently prioritizing is…”
These are easy to correct once you hear and repeat real examples, which you’ll find in this episode.
🔜 What’s Next on FluentMinds?
đź“ŁÂ Episode 3A is coming soon: How to Ace Your Job Interview in English
You’ll learn:
- How to introduce yourself smoothly
- The best way to answer “What’s your biggest weakness?”
- Top vocabulary for interviews in tech, business, and service jobs
Don’t miss it — especially if you’re applying for jobs or changing careers.
âś… Final Tip
Don’t just listen to English — practice it out loud.
Use this episode to:
✔️ Master the tone professionals use
✔️ Practice key phrases until they feel natural
✔️ Build confidence, clarity, and fluency — one conversation at a time
đź’¬ Join the Conversation
Which of these 16 workplace phrases do you plan to use this week?
Tell us in the comments — or ask your own question about English at work. We might include it in the next episode!
đź“Ą Download:
👉 Full Episode 2 Script PDF
👉 Full Episode 2 Worksheet PDF
🎧 Watch on YouTube:
👉 FluentMinds Podcast – Episode 2
đź”— Related Episodes:
👉 Episode 1 – Daily Routine Vocabulary
👉 Episode 2A – Leading Meetings
👉 Episode 2B – Agreeing and Disagreeing
👉 Episode 2C – Talking to Your Boss
👉 [Episode 2D – Talking to Clients]
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FluentMinds Podcast – Episode 2D:
Top English Phrases for Talking to Clients Naturally – FluentMinds Podcast Ep 2D
[Alex – calm, confident tone]
Ever freeze up when talking to a client?
No script. No time to think. Just… pressure?
Good. You’re in the right place.
This episode will give you the exact phrases that fluent professionals use when responding to client requests, setting expectations, Let’s do it — Episode 2D of the FluentMinds Podcast starts now.
n Phrase 1: “Let me double-check and get back to you.”
[Alex]
Here’s the situation: A client asks a question — but you’re not 100% sure.
Don’t guess.
Don’t freeze.
Say this instead:
n “Let me double-check and get back to you.”
You’re being careful, clear, and professional. You’re not ignoring them — you’re just giving yourself room to answer properly.
[Sam]
“Let me double-check and get back to you.”
[Alex]
Now say it with rhythm — not robotic:
n “Lemme double-check… and get BACK to you.”
[Sam]
“Lemme double-check… and get BACK to you.”
[Alex]
Perfect. You sound responsible — not rushed.
Try these, too:
n “I’ll look into that and follow up shortly.”
n “Let me confirm and circle back to you.”
n Phrase 2: “What would work best for you?”
[Alex]
Next: You’re scheduling, offering options, or trying to be flexible.
The best move? Put the ball in their court.
n “What would work best for you?”
It’s polite. It’s smooth. It’s pro-level collaboration.
[Sam]
“What would work best for you?”
[Alex]
Now reduce the “would” and say it with flow:
n “Whawuh work best for you?”
[Sam]
“Whawuh work best for you?”
[Alex]
Nice. You sound client-friendly — not robotic.
Let’s try some natural alternatives:
n “What’s most convenient on your end?”
n “Would you prefer Thursday or Friday?”
n Phrase 3: “Just to clarify…”
[Alex]
Let’s say a client gives you feedback… but it’s vague.
You don’t want to assume. You don’t want to guess.
You need clarity — without sounding defensive.
n “Just to clarify…”
[Sam]
“Just to clarify, you mean the new version of the file?”
[Alex]
Great. But now connect it more:
n “Justa clarify…” (all one breath — don’t punch the “to”)
[Sam]
“Justa clarify, you mean the new version of the file?”
[Alex]
Perfect. Try these too:
n “So just to make sure we’re on the same page…”
n “Let me make sure I’ve understood correctly…”
n Phrase 4: “Thanks for flagging that.”
[Alex]
And finally — appreciation.
A client points out an error or gives feedback.
This phrase keeps you professional, even when something went wrong.
n “Thanks for flagging that.”
[Sam]
“Thanks for flagging that — I’ll get on it right away.”
[Alex]
Now give it some tone:
n Drop slightly on “that” — don’t let it sound sarcastic.
[Sam]
“Thanks for flagging that.”
[Alex]
Nice. You’re owning it.
Try these too:
n “I appreciate you bringing that to my attention.”
n “Good catch — I’ll take care of it.”
n Quick Recap — Say it with us
[Alex & Sam together]
“Let me double-check and get back to you.”
“What would work best for you?”
“Just to clarify…”
“Thanks for flagging that.”
[Alex]
You sound fluent — because you’re acting fluent.
This episode isn’t just about phrases — it’s about mindset.
Talk like a pro. Own your message. Be the kind of communicator clients remember — for all the right reasons.
n Next Time…
In Episode 3A, we’ll show you how to master job interviews in English — from self-introductions to confident answers.
Until then, remember:
Fluent doesn’t mean perfect — it means effective.
