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A: I don't have my homework today. B: You usually are good about turning it in; what happened? A: I was really sick. B: But couldn't you have done it when you felt better? A: Yes, I probably could. B: You have already missed one other assignment; whe
A: Let me tell you what happened to my homework. B: OK, go ahead--what is the excuse THIS time? A: Actually, I did it, but then it got lost. B: Could you have gotten it done at another time? A: Yes, I could. B: You have never missed an assignment bef
A: I am here to sign my escrow papers. B: I will tell you ahead of time, that there is a lot to sign here, but I will help you every step of the way. A: Should I have brought anything with me? B: Basically, what I need from you now is your drivers li
Negotiations dont always go according to plan. Disagreement is part of life. But to build lasting relationships, coping with failure is even more important than celebrating success. So in this show, well examine a deal that does not get completed. We
This is the second in our two-part intermediate Business English Podcast series on opening and managing meetings. In the first episode, we looked at how to open a meeting. In todays podcast lesson were going to cover how to manage the discussion. Mar
Photos shot in Hong Kong this week show more than 18-thousand shark fins drying on the roofs of industrial buildings. The fins are spread neatly in patterns under a warm sun. The images present just a fraction of the shark finning that takes place ev
A: Hello, Nicole here. Who's calling, please? B: Hey, Nicole. It's Richard. I'm pretty sure you know why I'm calling. A: Yes, a dollar gets a dime that you're calling about the rent. B: Nicole, for the second month in a row, your rent is late. A: I t
A: Hello. This is Nicole. B: This is Richard. Let's not play games. You know why I'm calling. A: Oh, not again! You're calling about the rent. B: Yes, your rent check is late, just like last month. A: What happened to my grace period? B: Why would th
By Melinda Smith Washington, D.C. 28 August 2006 watch Plan B report American women over the age of 18 can now buy a controversial drug that acts as a contraceptive after unprotected sex. The drug is called Plan B and the U.S. Food and Drug Administ
A: My wife thinks I should get a lawyer to look at the contract. B: Well, it certainly wouldnt hurt to have a lawyer review it. A: How much does a lawyer cost? B: I dont know. A good real estate lawyer might cost $400 an hour. A: That cant be legal!
Financial markets around the world have responded positively after five leading central banks said they are taking new steps to tackle the financial crisis. The banks will provide extra loans in US dollars to commercial banks to make sure they have e
Miranda Cosgrove - Raining Sunshine Sunshine, Sunshine, Raining, Sunshine When you think all hope is gone There's a place somewhere beyond Take a chance and realize It's right before your very eyes Leave the Dark clouds far behind And step outside, t
A: Hi, this is Nicole. B: Nicole, it's Richard. You know why I'm calling. A: Yes, I know. It's the rent, isn't it? B: Yes, just like last month, your rent is overdue. A: What about my grace period? B: Are you getting Alzheimer's? There is no grace pe
A: Thank you for coming so quickly. B: No problem. Whats wrong? A: A pipe in my apartment is leaking. B: Where is the pipe? A: The pipe is in my bathroom. B: Can you tell me how long the pipe has been leaking? A: The pipe has been leaking for a coupl
A: Im glad you could make it. B: Its my job. What can I help you with? A: I think a pipe burst in my apartment. B: In what room is this pipe? A: Youll find the pipe in my bathroom. B: When did the pipe start leaking? A: Its been leaking for a couple
Todd: So, Akane, I was talking with my friend and hes just recently married and he was wondering should he rent a home or own a home. Thats a tough call. What do you think? Akane: It is a tough call but I personally prefer to rent. Todd: Really? So w
With the 2012 London Olympics approaching, the song, The Gold Medal in Ones Heart has been released to raise excitement for the games. The song was performed by Olympic gymnastics champion Li Ning, the head coach of Chinas badminton team Li Yongbo, a
Topic 1-18-Year-Old Freshman-To-Be Dies after Phone Fraud An 18-year-old Chinese high school graduate ready to go to college died of a heart attack after being swindled out of her tuition fees by a phone fraud. Who's to be blamed of the girl's death?
For more on China's pension system and the controversy around it, we're joined in the studio by my colleague Zhong Shi. Dongning: Zhong Shi, why dont we start with why so many people are calling the pension system unfair and in need of change? Zhong:
Wing Tan studies Geography at Hong Kong Baptist University. She spent a month at the Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources in Ning Xia in Northwest of China. She says she was fortunate to have the opportunity. I've traveled to some regions but I've