BEP 44 INT Socializing: Striking Up a Conversation

Todays Business English Pod lesson is the first in a two-part series on the basics of social English: starting a conversation, keeping it going, and finishing it appropriately. Successful conversation is an important part of networking the skill of b

BEP 45 INT Socializing: Keeping a Conversation Going

This is the second in a two-part intermediate Business English Pod lesson on the basics of socializing and networking. Last time you learned ways to start and finish a conversation appropriately. Today youll be studying how to keep a conversation goi

BEP 77 INT Happy Hour: After-Work Socializing

In many countries, having a drink after work with colleagues is a popular way to relax: This kind of socializing helps us get to know each other and to build team spirit. To attract customers who are just getting off work, many bars and clubs have a

BEP 78 INT Socializing: Discussing Politics

They say theres one rule of conversation that you should always follow in business dont talk about politics, sex or religion. Actually, however, it seems like 90% of casual conversations are about just those things politics, sex and religion. So in t

BEP156 INT Socializing: Networking (Part 2)

This is the second of a two-part Business English Pod lesson on business networking. Networking is all about people and connections. You never know when someone you meet at a conference or trade show may be able to help your business in the future. L

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Experts Say Poor Quality Drugs Hamper Malaria Fight Experts have known for years that fake, poor quality, and improperly-packaged drugs pose a serious public health threat in many developing countries. Now, a new study has found that many people infe

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By Lisa Bryant Paris 26 January 2006 Muslim leaders attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, expressed qualified acceptance Thursday of Hamas' sweeping victory in the Palestinian elec

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A: I am trying to see if I can afford to purchase a home that I wish to buy. B: We can figure that out right now. How much do you earn annually? A: My wife and I earned one hundred and fifty thousand dollars last year. B: How many years have you held

英语情景对话-Pre-Qualifying for a Loan(1)

A: I need to see if I qualify for a home loan. B: I can help you. How much money do you make per year? A: I make around one hundred thousand dollars per year. B: How long have you been on your current job? A: I have only worked at this job for 6 mont

英语情景对话-Pre-Qualifying for a Loan(3)

A: I want to go house shopping, and I want to know what I can afford to buy. B: There is a formula that can help us figure that out. What is your annual salary? A: I earn sixty-five thousand dollars per year. B: What is the length of time that you ha

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Todd: So, Matt, we're talking about adjectives this week and, or qualities about people, so let's talk about what makes people good at what they do. First of all, what do you think makes a good student? We're both teachers so in your mind what's a go

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Man: Hi, it's a bit crowded in here. Woman: Yes, it's always like this on the first night of the conference. Is this your first time attending? Man: Yes, it is. By the way, I'm Dan Morimoto. Woman: I'm Gwen Renault. Were you here this morning for the

英语杂谈：107 Quality Time

Where's Mom? 妈妈呢? She went to a school-board meeting. 她去参加联合校董事会会议了。 I don't know how she does it. 我不知道她怎么办到的。 She sure keeps busy. 她真的是忙个不停。 It's important to her. 这对她来说

英语杂谈：108 Quality Time 2

Hello there, Robbie. 哈，Robbie。 What are you doing up this late? 这么晚了你还没睡在做什么？ Reading. 读书。 Reading? 读书？ At this hour? 在这个时候？ Ah, come on, Robbie. 噢，算了吧，Robbie。 What are you doing u

英语杂谈：109 Quality Time 3

Good morning. 早安。 What a wonderful morning! 多么美好的早晨！ Don't the flowers smell wonderful? 花儿闻起来好香，不是吗？ Good morning, Ellen. 早安，Ellen。 Yes, they do. 是的，花儿好香。 That's why I'm reading my

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