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19Writing a Love Song GLOSSARY to keep it down - to be quiet; to not make very much noise* Please keep it down! Melinda is trying to study for tomorrows exam, but shecant concentrate with so much noise in here. none of (ones) business not something t
24 Workplace Safety GLOSSARY memo memorandum; a short, one-page written document used in offices to inform someone about a situation or decision without providing very much detail * If you have a suggestion for how our company can sell more, please w
26 Renting an Apartment GLOSSARY apartment manager a person whose job is to take care of problems in an apartment building, collect the rent, and find peopleto live in the building * When our toilet stopped working, we called the apartment manager. v
26 Renting an Apartment GLOSSARY apartment manager a person whose job is to take care of problems in an apartment building, collect the rent, and find peopleto live in the building * When our toilet stopped working, we called the apartment manager. v
08A Management Dispute GLOSSARY management dispute a disagreement among a companys leaders about howthe company should be run* The company is having a big management dispute over whether it should openoffices in other countries. subsidiary a company
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
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
Adopting a Pet Gabe: Why are we here? I thought we decided to put off getting a dog. Rene: I know thats what youd like to do, but I thought a trip to the pound might convince you that this is the right time to adopt a dog. Look at this cute little do
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
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
Going to Business School Karla: I just heard that youre taking a leave of absence to go to business school. Is that right? Joaquin: Yeah, Ive been thinking about it for a long time, and have finally taken the plunge. I need an MBA to get ahead in my
ESL Podcast 1186 Being in a Severe Storm Shana: Hey, did you hear that? Theres a severe storm coming. Lets hope for the best. Aecio: Yeah, I hope it doesnt leave a lot of damage. We havent recovered from the aftermath of the last big storm. Shana: No
ESL Podcast 1171 Cancelling a Service Diana: Youve reached customer service for Bully Services. How may I help you today? Phillip: Id like to cancel my service. Diana: Why do you want to cancel? Phillip: Im switching to another company with cheaper s
04 Trying to Remember GLOSSARY to hurry up to rush; to do something more quickly than usual * Hurry up! We need to run to the bus stop or well miss the bus! combination the series of numbers, usually three sets of two digits, needed toopen a door, li
10 Listening to a Political Speech GLOSSARY to talk out of both sides of (ones) mouth to say different things to differentpeople; to present different opinions about a single thing when speaking withdifferent people * Libby often talks out of both si
11 Ending a Business Relationship GLOSSARY to break the news to tell someone something he or she does not want to hear;to share bad news with someone * The hardest part of being a doctor is having to break the news to the familywhen the patient has p
04Working in a Bad Economy GLOSSARY economy the financial system where things are made, bought, andsold in a particular country or region * How much of Floridas economy depends on tourism? to take its toll to have a negative or bad influence on someo
18 Working Without Supervision GLOSSARY to oversee to monitor and supervise; to carefully watch how other people aredoing their work, making sure everything is running smoothly * The regional sales manager will be responsible for overseeing all of th
03 Having Problems Concentrating GLOSSARY drivers test a written and driving exam that one must pass before one canreceive a drivers license * For the drivers test, youll need to know the maximum speed limit in residentialareas and on freeways. distr
Talking About Movies Martin: What did you think of that movie? Joanna: It was okay, but Im not really into big-budget movies with a lot of special effects and big-name stars. Martin: Oh, youre a film snob. I bet you only watch indie films made on a s