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E-28 Shopping for Sales

Today’s lesson is about shopping. When traveling abroad, it is always fun to go shopping. There are several phrases that native English speakers often use when shopping, so to help you bring home some nice souvenirs, we are going to look at a few of them today. LINK TO DOWNLOAD THIS LESSON (right-click, save [...]

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A-23 Storytelling and Morals

In today’s lesson we are going to look at the skill of paraphrasing stories, using old stories that have moral lessons in them to help. Paraphrasing involves restating someone else’s ideas in your own words and is a useful tool for improving your fluency. LINK TO DOWNLOAD THIS LESSON (right-click, save as) : ode_biz138_C23.mp3(10.6mb) [...]

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UI-35 A Night Out: Dinner at a Friend’s House

In today’s mp3 lesson we are going to listen to how to invite someone to your house for dinner and how to accept. We will also listen to ways of making offers to bring something along or to help with the dinner. The dialogue is in three parts - the invitation, entering the home and [...]

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LI-53 Feeling Sick

Today’s lesson is about health. Wherever you are, it is important to be able to go to a doctor or get medicine if you are ill. English is the international language or communication, so if you find yourself feeling sick in a foreign country, we are going to look at how to say [...]

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E-27 Have you ever…

Today’s lesson is about travel. It is important to be able to say things that you have done in English. To do this we use the present perfect tense. We are going to listen to some native English speakers using the present perfect tense to describe past travels. LINK TO DOWNLOAD THIS LESSON [...]

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A-22 Crime and Punishment

Today’s podcast lesson is about crime and punishment. There is a lot of legal language that is useful to know if you ever want to talk about a court case. There are often controversial court cases that become popular topics of conversation and many American TV shows involve police and/or lawyers, so we [...]

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LI-52 Bank Accounts

Today’s English lesson is about banks. If you move to a foreign country, you will most likely have to set up a bank account. Even if you aren’t planning a move, when traveling you may need to go to a bank for one reason or another. It can be difficult if you [...]

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E-26 What’s the Date

Today’s lesson is about dates. There are many different ways of expressing a date in English. Native English speakers often use a variety to say the same thing, so it is important for you to know what they are talking about when they say a date to you. LINK TO [...]

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A-21 Car Accidents

Today’s lesson is about car accidents. Anything can happen on the road. There are a variety of ways to describe an accident in English. Hopefully if you are traveling or living abroad you won’t be in this situation, but it helps to know how just in case. LINK TO DOWNLOAD THIS LESSON (right-click, [...]

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UI-33 Money Idioms

Today’s lesson is about money and spending. Native English speakers often use idioms, especially when money is involved. Today we are going to look at some of the most common idioms that are used when referring to money. Even if you don’t use idioms yourself, it is important to know what people [...]

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LI-51 Schedules

Today’s lesson is about scheduling. It is important to be able to arrange a meeting or to talk about your daily schedule so that you can plan things. When describing your schedule and trying to arrange a time for something there are several words and phrases that are commonly used. We will [...]

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E-25 Introducing Yourself

Today’s mp3 lesson is about introductions. Often, when two people meet, they ask each other many questions. These questions can be different, but there are several that are almost always asked. We also often ask the same question that someone has just asked us, back to them. We are going to [...]

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LI-50 Dinner Party

Today’s mp3 lesson is about dinner parties. In English speaking countries friends will often invite each other over for dinner and everyone will bring something to the party. The person who is having the party usually tells their friends what to bring to the party. It is important to be able to [...]

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E-24 Telling time

Today’s podcast lesson is about time. There are several different ways to tell time in English. We will look at different phrases that are used to tell time. We are going to discuss a person’s daily schedule: what time they do things. English speaking people talk a lot about time, [...]

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E-24 Telling time

Today’s podcast lesson is about time. There are several different ways to tell time in English. We will look at different phrases that are used to tell time. We are going to discuss a person’s daily schedule: what time they do things. English speaking people talk a lot about time, [...]

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UI-32 Health

Today’s lesson is looking at some different health terms. Sometimes, we just can’t help getting sick, especially when the seasons change or we are under a lot of stress. Other times being sick is a good excuse for just getting some time off to catch up or relax. LINK TO DOWNLOAD THIS LESSON (right-click, save as) [...]

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LI-49 Time

Most of us have daily routines. Part of these daily routines involve the times we must get up, be off to work, eat lunch, finish work, and get home. In today’s lesson we will be thinking about some of these times and how to express them properly using the best time preposition. LINK TO DOWNLOAD THIS [...]

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E-22 Appearance

Appearance is important, whether in order to give a good first impression, to stand out in a crowd, to describe someone we saw or even to clarify we are talking about the same person. In today’s lesson we are going to listen to two situations where it is important to describe someone’s appearance to another [...]

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E-21 Weekend Vacations

In today’s podcast lesson we well talk about things that happened in the past. It is common for English speakers to ask each other about what they did yesterday, last night, and last week. We will practice talking about vacations (UK holidays) and use words describing activities that people do on vacation.LINK TO [...]

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LI-48 Reduced Forms: Whaddaya Wanna Do?

To sound more like a native speaker of English, it is necessary to learn some of the reduced forms used in daily speech. It is also important if you want to understand what native speakers are saying. As you may have noticed, we do not pronounce every word clearly. While you listen [...]

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UI-31 Looking for a New Apartment

In today’s English podcast David is looking for a new apartment. Liz and David are discussing the things he wants and needs in a new apartment.LINK TO DOWNLOAD THIS LESSON (right-click, save as) :ode_biz118_B31.mp3(9.92mb)

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UI-30 Dating

Today’s lesson is about dating. If you are very good friends with an English speaker; you can ask each other about your ‘love life’. Dating can be complicated, so it is often difficult to describe your relationship. That’s why in this podcast we’ll look at some different terms used in English to [...]

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LI-47 Bringing Up Sensitive Topics

In today’s lesson we are looking at how to talk about or avoid sensitive topics.You need to be careful when expressing ideas about race, religion or other sensitive topics. The United States is a good example of a multi-cultural society. Talking about sensitive topics like religion or politics is often avoided in order to be [...]

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UI-29 The Flight Attendant

In today’s Business English podcast we are going to learn some language relating to hotels – in particular the check-in process. In the mp3 dialogue, Christy works at the reception desk of a large hotel, and we will listen as she welcomes a guest and checks him in to the hotel. LINK TO DOWNLOAD THIS LESSON [...]

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LI-46 Hotels – Checking In

In today’s Business English podcast we are going to learn some language relating to hotels – in particular the check-in process. In the mp3 dialogue, Christy works at the reception desk of a large hotel, and we will listen as she welcomes a guest and checks him in to the hotel. LINK TO DOWNLOAD THIS LESSON [...]

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E-20 Departures and Arrivals

In today’s Business English mp3, we are continuing to learn about language related to the airline industry. In the dialogue, we will listen as Christy takes a cab to the airport, and Kris the cab driver asks her some questions. As she answers, we get to study some interesting language about departing and arriving! LINK TO [...]

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A-20 Insurance – Making a Claim

In today’s Business English podcast, we are looking at the insurance industry, and in particular making a claim on your insurance policy. In the mp3, we will listen to a conversation that takes place between the insurance company representative and a customer who wants to make a claim on their household insurance for water-damage. LINK TO [...]

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A-20 Insurance – Making a Claim

In today’s Business English podcast, we are looking at the insurance industry, and in particular making a claim on your insurance policy. In the mp3, we will listen to a conversation that takes place between the insurance company representative and a customer who wants to make a claim on their household insurance for water-damage.LINK TO [...]

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UI-28 Hotels – Booking Conference Facilities

In today’s Business English lesson, we will study the Hotel industry, and in particular Conference Facilities that you find in many large hotels. Whether you work in the hotel industry, or want to book or reserve conference facilities, you will find the language we learn in this podcast very useful.LINK TO DOWNLOAD THIS LESSON (right-click, [...]

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UI-28 Hotels – Booking Conference Facilities

In today’s Business English lesson, we will study the Hotel industry, and in particular Conference Facilities that you find in many large hotels. Whether you work in the hotel industry, or want to book or reserve conference facilities, you will find the language we learn in this podcast very useful. LINK TO DOWNLOAD THIS LESSON (right-click, [...]

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E-19 Changing Money

In today’s Business English podcast, we will be talking about everyone’s favorite – money! In the mp3 dialogue, we’ll listen to Juliette as she goes to the bank to change some of her US Dollars into Euros. Daniel works in the bank, and helps her to exchange her money. LINK TO DOWNLOAD THIS LESSON (right-click, [...]

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E-19 Changing Money

In today’s Business English podcast, we will be talking about everyone’s favorite – money! In the mp3 dialogue, we’ll listen to Juliette as she goes to the bank to change some of her US Dollars into Euros. Daniel works in the bank, and helps her to exchange her money. LINK TO DOWNLOAD THIS LESSON (right-click, [...]

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LI-45 Connecting Flight

In today’s Business English mp3, we will continue to look at the airline industry. When you are traveling somewhere, you often need to take two planes to get to where you want to go – from A to B to C. After the first flight, you need to take a connecting flight to get [...]

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LI-45 Connecting Flight

In today’s Business English mp3, we will continue to look at the airline industry. When you are traveling somewhere, you often need to take two planes to get to where you want to go – from A to B to C. After the first flight, you need to take a connecting flight to get [...]

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E-18 Telephoning – Stating Purpose

Today’s Business English mp3 is about telephone calls. Sometimes when you make a business call you need to say why you are phoning – you need to state your purpose. Maybe you don’t know who you need to speak to, or which department you need. Listen to the podcast and study how the different callers [...]

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E-18 Telephoning – Stating Purpose

Today’s Business English mp3 is about telephone calls. Sometimes when you make a business call you need to say why you are phoning – you need to state your purpose. Maybe you don’t know who you need to speak to, or which department you need. Listen to the podcast and study how the different callers [...]

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UI-27 Insurance Deductibles

Insurance is becoming a global industry – so becoming familiar with the language used in this field is very important. In today’s Business English podcast, Christy explains an insurance policy to Daniel. We’ll study some phrases Christy uses in the mp3 to explain a policy deductible and how it can lower your premiums. LINK TO [...]

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UI-27 Insurance Deductibles

Insurance is becoming a global industry – so becoming familiar with the language used in this field is very important. In today’s Business English podcast, Christy explains an insurance policy to Daniel. We’ll study some phrases Christy uses in the mp3 to explain a policy deductible and how it can lower your premiums.LINK TO [...]

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E-17 Check-in Security Questions

In today’s Business English mp3, we will continue to look at the airline industry. When you arrive at the airport and check in, you will be asked some security questions. What do the questions mean? Do you know how to reply to them? In today’s dialogue, we will listen to Kris as he checks in, [...]

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E-17 Check-in Security Questions

In today’s Business English mp3, we will continue to look at the airline industry. When you arrive at the airport and check in, you will be asked some security questions. What do the questions mean? Do you know how to reply to them? In today’s dialogue, we will listen to Kris as he checks in, [...]

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A-19 - Insurance – Comparing Policies

Today we will continue looking at insurance – in particular, comparing the benefits of different policies. In today’s Business English podcast, we will listen as David explains about the different benefits of each policy to Daniel. In the mp3, we can hear some of the phrases David uses to explain about the pros and [...]

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UI-26 Hotel Facilities

Whether you work in the hotel industry, or are staying at a hotel as a guest, you will find the language we look at today very useful. Once you’ve arrived in your hotel, you may need to ask for directions, or ask about hotel facilities. In today’s Business English podcast, we will listen as Christy [...]

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LI-44 Hotels – A Customer Complaint

In today’s Business English podcast we are looking at the hospitality industry – in particular, hotels. Christy is in charge of the staff who work in a large hotel, and in today’s mp3, we will study how she reprimands one of the employees for not being polite and courteous to a customer. LINK TO DOWNLOAD THIS [...]

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E-16 Airlines – Checking In

In today’s Business English lesson, we will start to look at the airline industry. When you arrive at the airport to travel on a plane, the first thing you need to do is to check in. In today’s dialogue, we will listen as Kris goes to the check-in desk and Christy checks him in. LINK TO [...]

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UI-25 Presentations – Cause and Effect

When speaking, discussing cause and effect is useful for explaining your decisions or your opinions. First you present a reason (a cause), and then you present its result or consequence – its effect. This type of analysis is frequently used in presentations. In today’s Business English podcast, we will listen as David gives a [...]

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A-18 Product Description - Computers

In today’s Business English podcast we are going to look at computers. PCs and laptops are part of our lives today, but many of us aren’t really sure what is meant by GHz, MB, GB, FSB, so in the lesson, we are going to listen as Christy explains what some of these terms actually mean, [...]

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UI-24 Meetings – Getting Back on Topic

Quite often during a meeting, things have a tendency to get off topic – people start to discuss things that are not on the agenda. In today’s Business English lesson we will listen as David leads a meeting. He works for a company that refurbishes office premises, and today’s meeting is to discuss progress on [...]

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E-15 Telephoning – Please Hold

Today’s Business English mp3 is about telephone calls. Sometimes when you call someone on the phone, especially at work, the receptionist might ask you to wait for a moment. Perhaps she has to try to connect you, or maybe the person you are calling is already on the phone. Today’s podcast will give you some [...]

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A-17 Manufacturing – Just-in-time

In today’s Business English podcast we are going to look at the Just-in-Time process. The Just-in-time (JIT) way of working, which is also known as a lean production system, is a philosophy that tries to make any manufacturing process more cost-effective by eliminating waste. In the mp3, we are going to listen as Christy introduces [...]

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E-14 Asking for Participation

Today’s Business English mp3lesson is about meetings. When you are leading a meeting, you might need to know how to ask people to join in, participate in the discussion, and make some contribution to the meeting. In the podcast today, we will listen to David as he leads a meeting and asks people to [...]

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LI-43 Arriving for an Appointment

In today’s Business English podcast we are continuing our appointments and meetings lessons. What do you say when you arrive for a meeting? What do receptionists say when a stranger walks into the office? Listen to the podcast, and find out when Helen arrives for her meeting with Mr. Smith. LINK TO DOWNLOAD THIS [...]

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A-16 CV’s vs. Resumés

In today’s Business English podcast we are going to look at CVs and resumés. When you apply for a job, you will need to send a potential employer your CV or your resumé. But what is the difference between a CV and a resumé? What makes a good CV or resumé? In the lesson, we [...]

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E-13 Telephoning – Repeating Information

Today’s Business English mp3 is about telephone calls. Sometimes, when you speak to someone on the phone, it can be difficult to hear what the other person is saying. Today’s podcast will give you some ways to ask somebody to repeat information, and some phrases to tell someone you can’t hear them. We will listen [...]

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LI-42 Appointments– Canceling and Rearranging

In today’s Business English podcast we are going to look at appointments, and how to cancel a meeting, or rearrange a meeting with someone. We are going to listen to Juliette as she calls David and tries to rearrange her appointment for a different time. LINK TO DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE (right-click, save as) : ode_biz91_A42_20061108.mp3(9.18mb) [...]

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UI-22 Meetings– Managing Interruptions

If you are leading a meeting, you must know how to manage interruptions. In today’s Business English podcast we will listen to Kris as he chairs a meeting. Daniel keeps interrupting, so Kris has to deal with those interruptions – let’s listen to the phrases he uses…. LINK TO DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE (right-click, save as) : ode_biz90_B22_20061107.mp3(9.44mb) [...]

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LI-41 Leading Meetings – Summarizing

Today’s Business English mp3 lesson is about meetings. This podcast will focus on how to summarize at the end of the meeting, particularly if you are leading the meeting. We will listen to Juliette as she leads a meeting about new computers. She summarizes what has been said during the meeting, and then asks everyone [...]

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E-12 Closing Meetings

Today’s Business English mp3 lesson is about meetings. Our focus is on the leader of the meeting, and the language they can use to end it. We will listen to David as he summarizes what has been said during the meeting, suggests a date and time for the next meeting, thanks everyone for [...]

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E-11 Opening Meetings

Today’s Business English lesson is about how to open a meeting, especially for when you are leading the meeting. We will listen to David as he welcomes everyone, introduces new people, makes apologies for people who aren’t at the meeting, and introduces the agenda. LINK TO DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE (right-click, save as) : ode_biz86_D11_20061101.mp3(11.85mb) [...]

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LI-40 Negotiations – Strategizing

In our Business English podcast lesson today we are going to look at negotiating, and in particular establishing your position. We will listen to Daniel and Juliette as they talk about a job they will have to negotiate, and they consider their position and the position of the other side. LINK TO DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE (right-click, [...]

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UI-21 Making Appointments

In today’s Business English lesson we are going to look at appointments, and how to arrange a meeting with someone. In the mp3, we will listen to Juliette and David on the telephone. Juliette is Mr. Dempster’s secretary, and she is calling David to make an appointment with her boss, Mr. Wallace. Mr. Wallace is [...]

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LI-39 Making Appointments

In today’s Business English podcast we are going to look at appointments, and how to arrange a meeting with someone. In the mp3, we are going to listen to David and Juliette. Juliette is Mr. Tar’s secretary, and she is calling David to make an appointment with her boss, Mr. Spencer. Unfortunately, they both seem [...]

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E-10 Making an Appointment

Today’s Business English lesson is about appointments, and how to arrange an appointment to meet someone. In the podcast, Juliette is making a call to another company. She wants to make an appointment for her boss to have a meeting with Mr. Green. Unfortunately, Mr. Green is a very busy man! LINK TO DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE [...]

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LI-38 Negotiating – Making Counter Proposals

n today’s Business English podcast we are going to look at negotiating, in particular how to present a counter proposal. In the mp3, we are going to listen to Daniel and Juliette. Juliette has offered Daniel a job, but he is not happy with the salary. He has asked Juliette to meet with him so [...]

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E-9 Telephoning – Put Me Through

Today’s Business English mp3 is about telephone calls, and how to ask to speak to someone. In the podcast, we will listen as Chad calls the Beta Construction Company because he wants to speak to Brad Finley. Nina, the telephone operator, answers the phone. LINK TO DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE (right-click, save as) : ode_biz81_D9_20061025.mp3(10.04mb) [...]

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LI-37 Negotiating – Agreeing and Disagreeing

Today’s Business English mp3 is about negotiating and in particular how to agree or disagree during negotiations. We are going to join Daniel and Kris as they negotiate a new salary with their boss, Juliette. LINK TO DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE (right-click, save as) : ode_biz80_A37_20061024.mp3(9.43mb)

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E-8 Telephoning – Leaving a Message

Today’s Business English mp3 is about telephone calls, and how to leave a message. In the podcast, Mr. Jacobsen calls Mr. Ford. Mr. Ford isn’t there. Carol answers the phone and takes a message. LINK TO DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE (right-click, save as) : ode_biz79_D8_20061023.mp3(11.23mb)

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LI-35 Presentations – Making it Clear

In today’s Business English lesson we are going to look at presentations, and in particular how to make sure everyone in the audience understands what you are saying, and what point you are making. Daniel will give a presentation, but Christy doesn’t understand. We’ll listen to how Daniel helps her get the point. LINK TO [...]

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LI-34 Presentations – Avoiding Difficult Questions

In our Business English podcast lesson today we are going to look at presentations, and how to avoid answering any difficult questions that your audience might ask! We will listen to Christy as she delivers his presentation, and avoids answering some tricky questions from Daniel. LINK TO DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE (right-click, save as) : ode_biz76_A34_20061018.mp3(10.32mb) [...]

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LI-33 Negotiations – Establishing Positions

Today’s online Business English lesson will deal with negotiating and in particular establishing your position – telling the other side what you want. We will listen to Daniel and Christy as they negotiate about their company’s offices and HR (human resources) department. They will both state their positions in several ways and talk [...]

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LI-32 Negotiations – Setting Objectives

In our Business English podcast lesson today we are going to look at negotiating, and in particular how to set objectives and define goals for your negotiations. We will listen to Christy, Kris and Daniel as they decide on the objectives for negotiating their job benefits. LINK TO DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE (right-click, save as) : ode_biz74_A32_20061016.mp3(9.36mb) [...]

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LI-30 Booking Train Tickets

Today’s lesson is about making business travel. When arranging travels in a foreign country it is important to get all the information about your travels as possible. Today we are going to look at train travel. We will have 2 examples of conversations between the ticket vendor and a traveler. We [...]

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E-6 Meetings – Making Suggestions

Today’s lesson is about making suggestions. To be a valuable part of any business team it is important to be able to give new ideas and suggestions to your coworkers. Today we are going to look at a couple different ways of doing this. LINK TO DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE (right-click, save as) : biz_englishpod66_D6_20061004.mp3(11.38mb) [...]

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E-1 Receiving Calls

Today’s Business English podcast is about answering the telephone. If you answer a phone call from someone who speaks English, do you know what to say? Kris, Liz and David will help you learn how to answer the phone and help the person who is calling. LINK TO DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE (right-click, save as) [...]

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A-15 Business Lunch #2 - Choosing Wines

Today’s Business English lesson has to do with eating with customers or other business contacts. Business people often have an alcoholic drink when eating out. However, many of us don’t know very much about wine. Kris, Christy and Daniel will talk about three common red wines to give you some insight into [...]

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A-15 Business Lunch #2 - Choosing Wines

Today’s Business English lesson has to do with eating with customers or other business contacts. Business people often have an alcoholic drink when eating out. However, many of us don’t know very much about wine. Kris, Christy and Daniel will talk about three common red wines to give you some insight into [...]

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A-14 Classic Interview Questions

Interviews are always tough, but what do you do when you get those really hard questions? Kris, Daniel and Christy are here to help us through some of the hardest ones to answer. Get ready for Business English for interviews. LINK TO DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE (right-click, save as) : biz_englishpod46_C14_20060904.mp3(16.61mb)

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LI-17 Giving a Performance Evaluation

In this podcast lesson, we are looking at how to give an employee a performance evaluation. While it is very easy to tell someone what they do well, it is not always easy to point out areas that need improvement. The right choice of words can leave an employee feeling inspired and eager [...]

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LI-17 Giving a Performance Evaluation

In this podcast lesson, we are looking at how to give an employee a performance evaluation. While it is very easy to tell someone what they do well, it is not always easy to point out areas that need improvement. The right choice of words can leave an employee feeling inspired and eager [...]

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UI-15 Making Suggestions

Today’s podcast lesson is about how to make a suggestion during a meeting. In business you want to be able to express your suggestions clearly and confidently without any misunderstandings and without accidentally offending someone. This lesson will help you to express yourself in a business meeting. LINK TO DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE (right-click, save as) [...]

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UI-15 Making Suggestions

Today’s podcast lesson is about how to make a suggestion during a meeting. In business you want to be able to express your suggestions clearly and confidently without any misunderstandings and without accidentally offending someone. This lesson will help you to express yourself in a business meeting.LINK TO DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE (right-click, save as) [...]

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A-12 Investment Presentation

In today’s Business English lesson we’ll be listening to a presentation by a person trying to attract investment. Listen to their presentation skills as they handle questions with a smooth delivery. LINK TO DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE (right-click, save as) : biz_englishpod42_C12_20060825.mp3(13.40mb)

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LI-16 Business Trip to Germany

In today’s podcast mp3 we will learn some language about business trips. If you work in an English speaking company or you speak English with your business partners, this lesson is for you. Learn how to talk about your schedule when traveling. LINK TO DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE (right-click, save as) : biz_englishpod41_A16_20060823.mp3(14.81mb) [...]

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A-11 Radio Ad #1 – Big Sale

Ever listen to the radio or TV and not understood? Why, too fast for you? In today’s mp3, Kris and company try to guide you through one of those oh-so-fast radio/TV ads. LINK TO DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE (right-click, save as) : biz_englishpod39_C11_20060818.mp3(11.42mb)

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UI-12 Marketing Disagreements

Today’s English podcast is about agreeing and disagreeing with someone. If you listen closely to the dialogue (part of a meeting about marketing strategy), you’ll hear some great ways to say more than just “I agree”, and “No way.” LINK TO DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE (right-click, save as) : biz_englishpod33_B12_20060804.mp3(10.72mb)

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A-7 Retail Sales

Sales language is really important. The vocabulary and expressions you or your staff use to sell goods and services can make a customer buy more or walk out of the store with nothing. Today’s Business English lesson includes lots of good tips on what to say or not to say in sales. LINK TO [...]

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LI-8 Telephoning: Leaving Messages

In today’s podcast we’ll teach you how to leave an effective message in English, make a nice greeting on your voice mail or answering machine, and also what to listen for when you receive messages. Check out the Review Exercises fro extra practice listening to messages people leave. LINK TO DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE (right-click, save [...]

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UI-6 Discussing Ethical Issues

In this podcast lesson we are going to listen to people discussing an ethical issue in English. The issue is whether or not it is the company’s responsibility to help someone with a personal problem, which in today’s example is a drinking problem. On our website you can find more background reading on business ethics. LINK [...]

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LI2 Telephoning

Today’s lesson is about making contact over the telephone. This is an important skill. You want to be as clear as possible in order to get your message delivered correctly and to the right person. LINK TO DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE (right-click, save as) : biz_englishpod7_A2_20060605.mp3(11.34mb)

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UI3 Effective Presentations

You may know your product or service really well. You may have written a brilliant presentation with a clear and direct description, outlining everything anyone might want to know or ask. However, if you fail to deliver that presentation effectively , through confusing sequences or an unrehearsed performance, it will make not only your [...]

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A-43 Getting somewhere

If you are in a new place, or you get lost you are going to have to ask directions. Here are some ways to ask and respond to questions on how to get somewhere. LINK TO DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE (right-click, save as) : advanced_englishpod043_A43_20060517.mp3(7.65mb)

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A-42 Softball

How do baseball and softball differ? Ask any real fan of each and they will probably give you a long list of differences, pros and cons of each sport. For the novice, basically softball uses a bigger ball, longer bat, pitches are underarm and the game is considered by some less competitive.LINK TO DOWNLOAD THIS [...]

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A-40 Lazy Jack

Every culture has folk stories that parents tell their children, who then in turn tell their children. The story of ‘Lazy Jack’ is one such story from England. It tells the story of a lazy son and his attempts to find a job and make his mother happy. LINK TO DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE (right-click, save as) [...]

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A-38 IPO

A company’s first sale of stock to the public. Securities offered in an IPO are often, but not always, those of young, small companies seeking outside equity capital and a public market for their stock. Investors purchasing stock in IPOs generally must be prepared to accept very large risks for the possibility of large gains. [...]

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A-37 Life as it used to be

For most of us our life has changed a lot since we were kids. Things we used to do have changed. Things we used to like are different. Friends we used to have are gone. What were you like as a kid? LINK TO DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE (right-click, save as) : advanced_englishpod037_A37_20060503.mp3(8.79mb)

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A-34 Gossip 2

If we are honest we all enjoy a bit of gossip from time to time. Some of us just enjoy listening, while others like to pass it on and stir it up as well. Sometimes the gossip is harmless and goes no where but occasionally that bit of gossip will come back to bite you. LINK [...]

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A-32 The Tie

It is always nice to give a compliment and tell someone something nice about their appearance or work or whatever. Compliments are always nice to hear but sometime difficult accept. Here are some ways to do that. LINK TO DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE (right-click, save as) : advanced_englishpod032_A32_20060421.mp3(5.32mb)

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A-31 Lawyers 1

A lawyer is a person licensed by the state to advise clients in legal matters and represent them in courts of law (and in other forms of dispute resolution). Most countries today require professional law advisors in their judicial systems. Lawyers have many names in different countries—including “advocate”, “attorney”, “barrister”, “counselor”, “civil law notary” and [...]

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A-30 Exams

At some stage, everyone will have to take an exam. It might be something big like the bar exam to become a lawyer or something small like an eye exam. We all have a story or two about that great exam and the one that was not so good. We all have techniques and tips [...]

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A-26 Funny classroom stories

Every English language teacher has stories about funny things that happened to them in the classroom. Students will also remember these funny events. They are positive experiences for the teacher and the student. It is often at these times that we learn and remember the most. Can you think of any of your own? LINK TO [...]

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A-25 How can I improve my English?

A commonly asked question by students is ‘How can I improve my English? ’One of the first things a student can do is be aware of the stages of language learning. When they are a beginner their progress with be rapid and noticeable, as they progress they will enter the ‘plateau’ stage. This can be [...]

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A-24 A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing

“A wolf in sheep’s clothing” is a dangerous person pretending to be harmless. Example: “I want you to stay away from that boy. He’s a wolf in sheep’s clothing.” “A wolf in sheep’s clothing” is a person who plans to do something bad (”a wolf”) while pretending to be good and innocent (”in sheep’s clothing”). [...]

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A-23 What time does the train come?

Train stations, bus stops, airports can be confusing places. Here are some phrases that you might find useful if someone needs some help. LINK TO DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE (right-click, save as) : advanced_englishpod023_A23_20060405.mp3(6.15mb)

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A-22 The Razzies

The Golden Raspberry (Razzie) Awards have been described by E! Online as “the foremost authority on all things that suck on the big screen.” Annually presenting Dis-Honors for Worst Achievements in Film since 1980 in categories ranging from the obvious (Worst Picture, Actor and Actress) to the obtuse (Worst Remake or Sequel and Worst Screen [...]

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E-43 著名的引语

每个人都有自已的引用语,有些喜欢孔子的,有些喜欢爱因斯坦的。在这节课中,Ken, Jenny and Aric述说一些他们喜欢的引用语并解释它们的意思 下载这段对话(请右击后选择目标另存为) : englishpod074_B43_20060202.mp3

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E-42 占星

如果你的美国朋友说“你象征什么?”他是在说什么呢?你的星座象征!在这节课中,Ken, Jenny and Aric告诉你他们的象征,它们的意义,你应该相信 下载这段对话(请右击后选择目标另存为) : englishpod073_B42_20060201.mp3

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E-19 2005年最喜欢的10首歌曲

年终表演将由show来完成,(他是个极其喜爱音乐的人)他将回顾2005年美国最著名的前10首歌曲,劲爆,朋克,摇滚和独立音乐等等 下载这段对话(请右击后选择目标另存为) : englishpod050_B19_20051230.mp3

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E-18 用英语谈论成功和快乐

快乐的人那是成功人士吗?或者说成功的人都快乐吗?在这节课中,Ken, Jenny and Aric不仅会就这个问题展开讨论,还会给我们解释快乐的不同定义 下载这段对话(请右击后选择目标另存为) : englishpod049_B18_20051229.mp3

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E-12如何使用英语的‘Hot’ 和 ‘Cool’

你可能知道“hot”表示流行,可是你是否知道它还可以表示偷或有魅力的意思。还有你知道“cool”可以表示放松或好的意思吗?在这节课中,Aric 和 Jenny将会告诉在用到两个重要词汇的许多不同的意思时如何说得更象一个英国本土人。 下载这段对话(请右击后选择目标另存为) : englishpod043_B12_20051221.mp3

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E-9 如何使用英语中的‘Yeah’

你知道吗,你的英语发音和你的普通话发音是一样重要的?今天Aric将教我们许多使用“yeah”的不同的途径.他可以表达从怀疑和烦恼转变为兴奋的事情.下载这段对话(请右击后选择目标另存为) :englishpod040_B9_20051216.mp3

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B-31 关于美国人的问题,第一讲

你曾经有没有想过美国人真正喜欢的是什么?他们的爱好?他们的车?他们的心理?在这节课中,Jenny将会问Aric这些甚至更多的方面的问题。这节课将帮你懂得更多的美国文化。下载这段对话(请右击后选择目标另存为) :englishpod034-2005.12.08.mp3

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