1914 - Make Business English Work Out with this Phrasal Verb

The video discusses the phrasal verb 'work out' and its various meanings, focusing on its use in making predictions, discussing results, and talking about goals or new purchases. The hosts also explore how 'work out' can be applied in business English contexts to build relationships and check in with colleagues. A role play example is provided to illustrate the practical use of the phrase.

What is the main focus of the new Business English Podcast?

• Travel English

• Business English

• English for kids

• General English learning

Which meaning of 'work out' is being focused on in this podcast episode?

• To be successful

• To make calculations

• To exercise

• To solve a problem

How can 'work out' be used in making predictions?

• To describe a past event

• To ask if something will be successful

• To express a wish

• To give a command

What is a common way to soften the impact of saying something didn't work out?

• By using a different verb

• By using a louder voice

• By adding 'really'

• By changing the subject

In what context might someone use 'How's that working out for you?' sarcastically?

• When giving advice

• When congratulating someone

• When skeptical about someone's decision

• When genuinely curious

What is an important grammatical tip when responding to 'How's [something] working out?'

• Change the verb tense

• Use a demonstrative pronoun

• Add an adjective

• Repeat the noun phrase

How can 'work out' be applied in a business context?

• To talk about food

• To describe a vacation

• To check on the success of a project

• To discuss personal hobbies

Why is it beneficial to ask colleagues how something worked out?

• To show you are competitive

• To avoid work

• To build deeper connections

• To gather gossip

What is a good way to transition from work topics to personal topics in conversation?

• Use 'Speaking of'

• Change the subject abruptly

• Ignore the work topic

• Ask a random question

What is a key takeaway about using 'work out' in conversations?

• It is outdated and rarely used

• It is only for discussing exercise

• It is versatile and can be used in various contexts

• It should only be used in formal settings