2015年ESL之商务英语 05 Learning a New Operating System

Learning a New Operating System Vanessa: [gasps] What happened to my computer overnight? This cant be my computer. Reza: It is. The tech guys installed a new operating system on all of the computers after hours. Vanessa: But my desktop looks complete

2015年ESL之商务英语 10 Making a Discovery

Making a Discovery Pierre: How does it feel to be on the cusp of a new discovery? Irene: Lets not jump the gun. Weve made some major leaps forward, but Im not sure Id call what weve done so far revolutionary. Pierre: Not yet, but youre close to a bre

2015年ESL之商务英语 08 Improving Online Reviews

Improving Online Reviews Jerrise: Okay, you were right. We need to do something to improve business. Do you think we should take out an ad in the local newspaper? Russell: We could do that, but I think a better strategy is to improve our online revie

2015年ESL之就医和人际交往 17 Avoiding Topics in Conversation

Avoiding Topics in Conversation Lila: Why arent you dating? I have so many friends who would love to go out with you. George: Lets change the subject. Talking about my love life isnt very interesting. Lila: But really, youre not getting any younger a

2015年ESL之日常生活 27 Types of Students in School

Types of Students in School Cheech: Is this your old yearbook? Boo: Yeah, I found it while cleaning out my closet. Cheech: Look at your picture! You look like you were an honor roll student. Boo: Dont be fooled. I was just an average student, not the

2015年ESL之日常生活 26 Repairing an Appliance

Repairing an Appliance Virginia: Hand me that screwdriver, will you? Alonso: Dont tell me youre trying to fix that dryer yourself. We need to call in an authorized repairman or repairwoman. Virginia: Do you have any idea what theyll charge? Alonso: A

2015年ESL之日常生活 32 Types of Religious Leaders

ESL Podcast 1163 Types of Religious Leaders Mary: I feel like an idiot! Alexei: Why? What happened? Mary: I just called the bishop over there pope. Alexei: Thats not so bad. You gave him a promotion. At least you didnt call him rabbi. Mary: Dont laug

2015年ESL之商务英语 02 Working Part-Time Jobs

Working Part-Time Jobs Luisa: Are you still here? I thought you got off at 3:00. Max: I picked up a second shift. I could use the money. Luisa: But I thought you had another part-time job in the evenings. Max: I normally do, but the restaurant where

2015年ESL之商务英语 01 An Expiring Business Lease

An Expiring Business Lease Jane: Our lease is up at the end of this year and we need to negotiate a new one. Monty: I know, but if I bring it up first, the landlord will think Im desperate to renew. Jane: We are desperate to renew. Weve built our bus

2015年ESL之旅行交通购物 06 Bidding on Online Auctions

Bidding on Online Auctions Jermaine: Wait! You shouldn?t bid on that auction right now. Wait until the last minute. Bethany: This auction has a buy-it-now price of $25 and free shipping. Jermaine: Don?t pay the buy- it-now price. The minimum bid on t

2015年ESL之旅行交通购物 07 Using a Pawnshop

Using a Pawnshop Jamaica: I need to raise some cash right away. I?m thinking of hocking a few things. You?ve used the pawnshop down the street before, right? Nolan: Yeah, a few years ago when I lost my job. I needed a short-term loan to tide me over

2015年ESL之旅行交通购物 08 Visiting an Archaeological Site

Visiting an Archaeological Site Lillian: Look at this! I?m going to take this home as a souvenir. Bruce: You can?t do that. That might be an artifact of some kind. It belongs to this archaeological site. Lillian: It?s just a rock. No one will miss it

2015年ESL之商务英语 25 Making Office Renovations

ESL Podcast 1164 Making Office Renovations Alice: I cant hear you over that hammering. When are these renovations going to be done? Dilbert: Theyre already two weeks past the scheduled completion date and I can only guess at the cost overruns. Alice:

2015年ESL之旅行交通购物 10 A Boating Accident

A Boating Accident Liset: I should never have gotten on this boat. Were going to sink. I know it! Mark: Calm down. The water is a little rough today, but theres nothing to worry about. You have your life jacket on, right? Liset: Oh my God, water is s

2015年ESL之旅行交通购物 11 Visiting Historic Sites

ESL Podcast 1154 Visiting Historic Sites Mary: I think we should call it a day. Will: I think we still have time to visit one more historic site and this one is amazing. Theyve done a great job with preservation and restoration. Mary: Its not another

2015年ESL之日常生活 33 Discussing Philosophy

ESL Podcast 1166 Discussing Philosophy Rene: Why are you sitting here just staring into space? Francis: Im pondering life. Rene: That sounds profound. Francis: Im examining my life from a metaphysical standpoint. Im not sure I really exist. Maybe my

2015年ESL之就医和人际交往 15 Having Hearing Problems

Having Hearing Problems Bernadette: Why are you mumbling? Claude: Im not. I said, Whats wrong with your hearing? Bernadette: Nothing is wrong with my hearing. You just need to speak up. Claude: Im practically shouting. You need to see a doctor about

2015年ESL之商务英语 20 Being Assertive and Meek

Being Assertive and Meek Victor: We need to take the bull by the horns. In the meeting today, were going to give it to them straight, no more hemming and hawing. Maura: Youre right. We need to tell them what we really think and be done with it. Victo

2015年ESL之日常生活 28 Delaying Making a Decision

Delaying Making a Decision Thomas: Youve hemmed and hawed for weeks. Its time to make a decision. Eugenia: I know, but I need to sleep on it. This is a very big decision. Thomas: Youve dragged your feet for far too long. Are you having second thought

2015年ESL之商务英语 22 Collecting Debt

Collecting Debt Ken: Look at this list of customers who still owe us money. How is this business supposed to survive if we keep extending credit? Marjorie: We started doing it because some of our best customers didnt have ready cash. Theyre good for