BETTER SPEAKING Better Speaking is all about how you can become a fluent, confident speaker of English.

In the programmes we hear from learners of English from around the world and also from someone who specialises in teaching speaking, trainer Richard Hallows. Better Speaking is presented by Callum Robertson. Episode 1 We hear several learners describe what they find difficult about speaking English, and Callum and Richard discuss the link between confidence and fluency. Listen online Download mp3 (3.5 MB)

Episode 2 Callum and Richard hear a clip from Korean football manager Pak Han Suk, and discuss ways you can improve your fluency in English. Listen online Download mp3 (3.5 MB)

Episode 3 Callum and Richard hear a clip from the former Secretary-General of the United Nations, Kofi Annan. They also discuss different ways you can practice and improve your English pronunciation. Listen online Download mp3 (3.7 MB)

Episode 4 Callum and Richard hear a clip from Greek businessman Stelios Haji-Ioannou and discuss different ways that you can organise what you say. Listen online Download mp3 (3.4 MB)

Episode 5 Callum and Richard listen to a clip from an interview with the successful Icelandic singer, Bjrk. They discuss the best ways to learn English vocabulary, and some ways you can sound like a native English speaker. Listen online Download mp3 (3.3 MB)

Episode 6 Callum and Richard listen to an interview with a former Wimbledon champion, Conchita Martinez. They discuss ways that you can hesitate in English and the very important 'er' sound in pronunciation. Listen online Episode 7 Download mp3 (3.5 MB)

Besides being one of motor racing's greatest stars, Michael Schumacher is also a very good speaker of English. Callum and Richard discuss the importance of using contractions and also varying intonation while you speak. Listen online Download mp3 (3.7 MB)

Episode 8 How does Iman Abdulmajid's life as a model conflict with her Muslim upbringing? Callum and Richard listen to a clip of Iman talking about this tension, and discuss ways that learners can increase their range of vocabulary. Listen online Download mp3 (3.7 MB)

Episode 9 This week, Callum and Richard discuss how we can use phrases like I think and I feel to give our opinion. They also talk about natural ways of agreeing or disagreeing in a conversation. Listen online Download mp3 (3.6 MB)

Episode 10 The pop band ABBA achieved global success with dozens of hits in the 1970s. But how successful were the band members at speaking English? Callum and Richard listen to an interview and discuss different ways that you can be vague in English. Listen online Download mp3 (3.6 MB)

Episode 11 Steffi Graf is one of the most successful tennis players ever, but is she a successful speaker of English? Callum and Richard listen to an interview with the star and discuss how she manages to sequence what she says. Listen online Download mp3 (3.5 MB)

Episode 12 In this final episode of Better Speaking, Callum and Richard look back at the previous programmes and discuss some of the main ways you can improve your English speaking. Listen online Download mp3 (4 MB)

Business Language to go
Now, forget about dictionaries and grammar books: you don't have the time for that! Instead, listen to Business Language To Go, a series that is all about chunks of language as used in business contexts.

The series - first broadcast in 2001 - was produced by Ruth Whitbread and presented by Carmela DiClemente and business language expert David Evans. Part 12 Business socialising: some useful expressions for making business contacts when you're outside the office. Download the programme (7 MB) Download the script (39 KB) Part 11 Training and away days: learn some useful language and related phrases. Download the programme (7.7 MB) Download the script (51 KB) Part 10 Difficult clients: we'll provide you with some useful language for dealing with dissatisfied customers and clients. Download the programme (7.4 MB) Download the script (53 KB) Part 9 Dealing with difficult work situations and asking for a pay rise. Download the programme (8.2 MB) Download the script (52 KB) Part 8 Delegating: we'll give you some useful language for this essential business skill. Download the programme (6.8 MB) Download the script (49 KB) Part 7 Telephoning II: find out some more telephone related language to use when making arrangements. Download the programme (7.5 MB) Download the script (48 KB) Part 6 Telephoning in a foreign language can be surprisingly difficult. Get some help with telephone related language with this programme. Download the programme (8.0 MB) Download the script (52 K) Part 5 Appraisals: find out more about these meetings where a manager reviews your recent performance - and how to make the most of them. Download the programme (7.1 MB) Download the script (50 K) Part 4 Presentations: they can be scary, even if you're just doing them in front of colleagues. But we'll try to reassure you: they don't have to be a huge ordeal! Download the programme (3.8 MB) Download the script (48 K) Part 3

Meetings: well provide you with some language for running a meeting and also some expressions that you can use when youre taking part in one. Download the programme (5.0 MB) Download the script (41 K) Part 2 Induction: how do you introduce someone to the new work place? Download the programme (4.4 MB) Download the script (36 K) Part 1 In this first episode of Business Language To Go: Job Interviews. Download this programme (5.1 MB) Download the script (39 K)