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ESL Podcast 312 Different Work Styles GLOSSARY autonomy independence; ability and opportunity to work alone, without otherpeople; the freedom to make ones own decisions* Many teenagers fight with their parents because they want more autonomy. self-di
ESL Podcast 324 Corporate Sponsorship GLOSSARY funding money for a specific purpose; money that is meant to be used for a particular program, project, or organization* How much funding is needed each year to keep the aquarium open? strapped broke; wi
ESL Podcast 252 A Workers Strike GLOSSARY to strike to refuse to work because the workers are protesting (showing thatthey do not approve of) something* The teachers are striking because they want to get more money for the work that they do. manageme
ESL Podcast 232 Business Bookkeeping GLOSSARY on the side extra; in addition to ones regular job * Janice works as a science teacher at the high school,but she offers privateclasses for younger students on the side to make extra money. accounting the
ESL Podcast 256 Looking for Ideas GLOSSARY to jot down ᄄC to quickly write down something; to note something quickly* Let me jot down your phone number before you leave, so I can call you nextweek. to draw a blank ᄄC to not be able to think of a
ESL Podcast 240 Working Overtime GLOSSARYovertime time worked in addition to the regular 40 hours of work in a week* Accountants usually work overtime in March and April, when they have to dotheir clients taxes before the April 15 deadline. to not mi
ESL Podcast 244 Critiquing Someones Work GLOSSARYto look over to quickly review something; to quickly read something to giveones opinion about it* Do you think youll have time this afternoon to look over this report before I giveit to the company pre
ESL Podcast 246 Understanding Addresses GLOSSARY mailing address the details of where a letter or package can be sent; eitherwhere the business or home is located, or a post office box * The business is located on Main Street, but its mailing address
ESL Podcast 248 Business Websites GLOSSARY bookmarked saved in a list in ones Internet browser so that one can easily goto a particular website* When Gisela used Harolds computer, she was surprised to see that he hadbookmarked so many websites about
ESL Podcast 272 Time Management GLOSSARY to be snowed under to have too much work to do; to be very busy* During finals week, students are snowed under with exams and essays. efficient able to do things very well and very quickly, without wasting tim
ESL Podcast 276 The Stock Market GLOSSARY stock market the stock exchange; the buying and selling of stocks or shares (small parts in the ownership of a public company)* Dora decided to enter the stock market by buying stock in three large computerco
ESL Podcast 280 Viral Marketing GLOSSARY buzz excitement and interest about something* In the early part of this year, there was a lot of buzz about a new computer thatcould do everything! viral marketing the ways that a company gets people to share
ESL Podcast 282 Offending Someone GLOSSARY to grab to quickly reach out and hold something in ones hand* When Bala slipped on the ice, he grabbed his friends shoulder so that hewouldnt fall. off-color in poor taste; not appropriate; inappropriate; no
13 Improving Your Looks GLOSSARY agent a person whose job is to represent actors, musicians, writers, or othertypes of artist to help them find work * Sara is thinking of becoming a model, but she needs to find a good agent first. potential the possi
ESL Podcast 301 Buying a Mens Suit GLOSSARY suit professional clothing of a jacket and pants made from the same fabric* I always wear my best suit to important business meetings. contemporary modern; related to the present time; not old-fashioned; no
ESL Podcast 300 Arriving for an Appointment GLOSSARY office manager a person who is responsible for the administration and daily operations of an office* The office manager will help you write a job description and hire a newemployee. receptionist a
ESL Podcast 296 Bad Manners at a Business Lunch GLOSSARY client customer; a person who buys products or services from a company* This bank has more than 3,000 clients in this city. manners the way that one behaves around other people, either politely
ESL Podcast 284 A Friendly Rivalry GLOSSARY to rub (ones) nose in it to remind someone that one has something that he orshe doesnt have; to not let someone forget that one is better than him or her insome way* Baudette did much better on the exam tha
ESL Podcast 288 A Business Contract GLOSSARY contract a written agreement between two or more people, businesses, ororganizations* Many cell phone companies make their customers sign a six-month or one-yearservice contract. party a person, business,
ESL Podcast 292 Business Insurance GLOSSARY to lose control of (something) to no longer be in control of something; to notbe able to influence how something moves or happens* When I was driving home last night, I thought I was going to lose control o