2014年ESL之商务英语 06 Retiring Abroad

Retiring Abroad Wanda: I just heard the news. Youre moving to McQuillanland? George: I am. Ive decided to retire abroad. Wanda: Why? George: It makes a lot of sense for people with a fixed income. Social Security will only go so far here, but the cos

2014年ESL之商务英语 07 Competing in Business

Competing in Business Yoko: We used to be the only game in town. Now we have three competitors and they are luring away our customers. Cedric: I know. We need to do something before we go under. What about price matching? Yoko: Our prices are already

2014年ESL之旅行交通购物 08 Being Cited for a DUI

Being Cited for a DUI Susan: Hey, Jack, youre an attorney. Do you know anything about DUIs? Jack: Sure, Ive handled a few DUI cases. Susan: I was just wondering about the penalties for a DUI. Jack: Well, if its a first offense, youll be fined and may

2014年ESL之商务英语 04 Paying an Employee Under the Table

Paying an Employee Under the Table Martin: Im confused. Ive been going over the books and I dont see several members of the staff listed and accounted for. Jina: Oh, I have a special arrangement with a few of them. I pay them under the table. Martin:

2014年ESL之商务英语 03 Recording an Outgoing Voice Mail Message

Recording an Outgoing Voice Mail Message I hate the sound of my own voice. I always have. When Im speaking to an audience, I always sound forced and unnatural. So when we had to set up our new voice mail systems outgoing message, it took me a few tri

2014年ESL之商务英语 02 Using Infographics

Using Infographics Mario: Thats a lot of text in your proposal. Are you sure people are going to take the time to read all of that? Cleo: Its a complex proposal with a lot of moving parts. I cant simplify it without leaving out essentials. Mario: Wha

2014年ESL之商务英语 01 Giving Someone Your Recommendation

Giving Someone Your Recommendation Jimmy: My cousin Sal said that he put in an application for a job here. Suzanne: Yeah, thats right. Jimmy: Well? Suzanne: Well, what? Jimmy: Are you going to hire him? Suzanne: Im not sure. He doesnt have any experi

2014年ESL之旅行交通购物 07 Losing a Passport While Traveling

Losing a Passport While Traveling Nina: Oh, my God! I cant find my passport. I never should have put it in my purse. Im sure a pickpocket took it. Serge: Calm down. Maybe you just misplaced it. Lets turn out all of your pockets and search for it befo

2014年ESL之就医和人际交往 13 Being Infatuated With Someone

Being Infatuated With Someone Marcel: What is this on your wall? Fiona: Its my tribute to Del Gordon, my favorite player. Marcel: This isnt a tribute. Its a shrine! Fiona: Its not a shrine. I just have a few pictures of him taped on my wall. Marcel:

2014年ESL之商务英语 22 Issuing a Public Apology

Issuing a Public Apology Working in public relations, I often have to deal with my clients gaffes and blunders. My job is to calm any firestorm before it gets out of hand. One of the most important things to do whenever theres been a misstep is to is

2014年ESL之就医和人际交往 12 Being Diagnosed With and Treated For Cancer

Being Diagnosed With and Treated For Cancer Vivian: Do you see this lump? Im sure I have cancer. Guy: Dont jump to conclusions. It could be something completely benign. Vivian: I know its not benign. Its got to be a malignant tumor. The cancer is pro

2014年ESL之就医和人际交往 15 Describing Stomach Problems

Describing Stomach Problems Theres nothing I enjoy more than spending a couple of hours relaxing at a cafe. I sit drinking my tea and reading. What could be better? Woman: So I think I may have to see a doctor soon. You know Ive had these terrible pa

2014年ESL之商务英语 24 A Product Recall

A Product Recall Melissa: This is a disaster! If we have to recall 100,000 units, well take a huge loss this year. Lee: We have no choice. The product defect poses a safety hazard. If we dont act quickly, well have a huge liability issue on our hands

2014年ESL之商务英语 25 Finding Emerging Markets

Finding Emerging Markets Jamie: If our company is going to grow, we need to find emerging markets. It makes sense to get a foothold in a few countries that may have developed markets within the next 20 years. Nina: But theres no guarantee that rapid

2014年ESL之商务英语 26 Disposing of Sensitive Documents

Disposing of Sensitive Documents Marcus: All right, lets get started. These documents wont sort themselves. Rebecca: I really dont think sorting through documents is the best use of my time. Cant the company find an intern to do this? Marcus: We have

2014年ESL之商务英语 27 Spotting Trends

Spotting Trends Heidi: You look very relaxed reading magazines in the middle of the workday. Tim: Its my job. Im tasked with spotting new trends. Heidi: And you do that by reading magazines with your feet up? Tim: Why not? I also frequent places wher

2014年ESL之旅行交通购物 12 Types of Luggage

Types of Luggage Driver: Maam, where would you like these suitcases? Leona: The three wheeled suitcases should go next to the bed, and the garment bag should be hung up in the closet. Where is my expandable bag? Driver: Do you mean this duffel bag? L

2014年ESL之日常生活 21 Following a High-Profile Court Case

Following a High-Profile Court Case Danny: Have you been following the Schirru case? Carol: Yeah, I have. I think hes guilty. Danny: Youre kidding, right? Hes innocent and this is a show trial. The district attorney is conducting a witch-hunt for his

2014年ESL之日常生活 20 Types of Vandalism

Types of Vandalism Jim: Did you hear what happened to the Romeros? Helene: No, what? Jim: They went on vacation for a week and vandals broke a couple of windows in the back of their house and tagged their living room walls with graffiti. Helene: That

2014年ESL之餐饮娱乐 20 Storing Food

Storing Food Lee: Wow, what are we going to do with all these leftovers? Sarah: Lets store them in different containers and we can each take some to work to share. We wont be able to eat all of this ourselves, and I dont want it to go to waste. Lee: