English for managing workload and priorities - Business English Academy

English for managing workload and priorities

Managing workload in English: agree on deadlines and explain what needs attention first.

B1-B2 5 lessons 300 min.
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The first lesson is free!

What you will learn

How to discuss priorities, workload, improvements in efficiency, and deadlines.

How to negotiate when priorities conflict.

How to use the Past Simple and Past Continuous to describe past work processes and tasks.

How to use countable and uncountable nouns and intensifiers to describe workload more precisely.

Course program

Time Management

60 min B1-B2
  • The English lesson on time management at work – vocabulary for planning tasks, setting priorities, and organising your working day effectively.

Meeting Deadlines & Prioritising Tasks

60 min B1-B2
  • The English lesson on meeting deadlines and prioritising tasks – phrases for planning work and communicating deadlines.

Dealing with Stress

60 min B1-B2
  • The English lesson on discussing workload and workplace stress – phrases to communicate when you’re overloaded and discuss deadlines with colleagues and managers.

Improving Efficiency

60 min B1-B2
  • The English lesson on improving work efficiency – vocabulary to describe workflows, streamline tasks, and increase productivity.

Managing Conflicting Priorities: When Data and Business Goals Collide

60 min B1-B2
  • The English lesson on managing conflicting priorities – phrases for negotiating when the goals of different tasks or departments don’t align.

Student reviews

"Easier to explain what takes priority"

When many tasks come in at once, it’s important to agree on what to tackle first. The course gave me the phrases I needed for these conversations in English.

Andrii Lytvyn

Andrii Lytvyn

Project Coordinator

"I learned to talk about being overloaded"

I used to simply agree to take on new tasks. Now I can politely explain my current workload and discuss deadlines.

Alina Boiko

Alina Boiko

UX Designer

"Useful for managing deadlines"

I especially enjoyed practising conversations about deadlines. The phrases sound professional and help avoid vague agreements.

Vladyslav Chernenko

Vladyslav Chernenko

Operations Specialist

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