Business English Conversation Practice: Discussing Burnout

Improve your business English by practicing conversations about workplace burnout.

In this video, we offer a practical conversation exercise to help you discuss sensitive topics like workplace burnout.

Imagine a conversation about a colleague facing burnout. You play the role of a listener, responding to your partner. The dialogue goes as follows:

• Blue: Have you heard about George from the finance department?
• Red: I don't think so, what happened?
• Blue: To be honest, I wouldn't wish anyone to go through what he is facing.
• Red: Can you tell what is happening with him?
• Blue: Well, he's been working as an accountant for over 20 years but now he feels burned out from all the repetitive and administrative work.
• Red: That's a pity, everyone should enjoy their work.
• Blue: What is your dream job actually?
• Red: When I was a child, I dreamed that when I grow up I would be an astronaut.

This exercise helps you practice responding empathetically and maintaining a smooth flow in conversations. By engaging in such role-playing activities, you enhance your ability to handle real-life business conversations about burnout and other workplace issues.