Giving Advice
source: australianetwork
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asking for and giving advice
source: english conversation cours
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Advise
source: Antipodean English Language School
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Talking about travel
source: RebeccaESL
quiz: http://www.engvid.com/speaking-englis...
--I traveled from Mumbai to New York via Amsterdam.
--I traveled on Air Canada.
--We departed from (city / country).
--We arrived at (name of an airport).
--We arrived in (city / country).
Making Suggestions and Recommendations
source: Learn English with Let's Talk 2013年5月4日
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Business English Lesson - How to Say 'NO' in sticky situations
source: Learn English with Let's Talk 2013年3月30日
We sometimes have to decline even the most exciting invitations. Of course, between you and me, there are also invitations we're only too glad to say no to. In any case, you always need to be polite and express your appreciation. In these lesson Ceema explains how to deny something in the following situations:
1. Saying No to an invitation
2. Saying No to a request or help
3. Saying No to a request for action
4. Saying No to a Praise
5. Saying No to an offer of Help
6. Saying No to a suggestion
Requests & Commands in English
source: learnexmumbai
http://www.letstalkpodcast.com
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Negotiating in English: Example
source: Maxim Achkasov
The whole course with additional vocabulary of the given topic, please, find at http://english4real.com/courses_video...
Alright, Vasiliy. I think we've agreed on what we need.
Now, let's get down to the nitty-gritty -- how soon can you deliver, and how much is it going to cost?The whole course with additional vocabulary of the given topic, please, find at http://english4real.com/courses_video...
Alright, Vasiliy. I think we've agreed on what we need.
Ok. That is $1,500.
Wow, as much as that?
Is there any way we could bring it down a little?
Well, that figure is based on what you said you need, Daniel.
I might possibly be able to bring it down a little, but only if we had a three-year contract.
Well, I'd be reluctant to a three-year contract unless you could guarantee a maximum down time of 4 hours per month.
Could you do that?
Let me reassure you on that point, Daniel. Our services are very, very stable and average time is less than 2 hours per year.
So we are happy to guarantee less than 4 hours per month, as long as you choose our premium service level -- but of course, it's more expensive.
Well, I don't really want to increase the budget.
Hm.
What about lead time? Can you have the site up and running by next month?
Not unless we hire another developer.
I suppose we could do it, providing you paid a year's fees in advance.
Hm.
Normally, development time is around three months.
Look, let's split the difference. I can pay six months in advance on condition that you have all up and running in one month and a half. And if you can bring the monthly fee down 5% and include the premium service, I'll agree to the three-year contract.
You are a though negotiator, Daniel. But OK, I think we can agree to that.
It's a deal!
Yes, that's right. I just happen to have a bottle of champagne in my bag here. So, if you can just sign here, here and here, we can celebrate your new e-business!
Negotiating in English: Compromising
source: Maxim Achkasov
The whole course with additional vocabulary of the given topic, please, find at http://english4real.com/courses_video...
I'd be reluctant to agree to ... unless you can ...
I suppose we could do that, providing you paid ...
How flexible can you be on that?
I'm ready to sign that. In return for this, would you be willing to ...
We'd be prepared to .... However, there would be one condition. That is ...
We are ready to accept your offer, provided you ...
Would you be willing to accept a compromise?
Complaining--How to say
source: Englishwilleasy
http://englishwilleasy.com/how-to-say...
1.
A I wish you wouldn't have your TV so loud.
B Sorry! Were you trying to sleep?
A Yes, and while I think of it, please ask when you borrow the iron.
B I really ought to have known better. Sorry!
2.
A Do you think you could keep the noise down a bit?
B Sorry! Have I been keeping you awake?
A Yes, and another thing, would you mind not using my toothpaste?
B I'm sorry. I thought you didn't mind.
3.
A That radio's terribly loud. Could you turn it down a fraction?
B Sorry! Is it disturbing you?.
A Yes, and something else, wouldn't it be an idea to buy your own soap?
B Sorry! I didn't realize you felt so strongly about it.
4.
A Do you have to have that music on quite so loud?
B Sorry! Is it bothering you?
A Yes, and while I'm about it, please don't use the phone without asking.
B So sorry! I meant to ask you, but you were out.
Complaining About Things in English
source: Twominute English 2013年3月30日
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0:01 Welcome to twominuteenglish.com. Teaching you English through two-minute lessons.
0:07 In this lesson, we will see some phrases and words you can use to complain about someone.
0:19 Hey, what happened? You look upset today.
0:23 Actually I am a little worried.
0:25 What is it?
0:27 I haven’t been feeling very well lately so I couldn’t study much.Tests are near and I’m afraid I might flunk.
0:33 Well, perhaps you should talk to Professor Dean. Maybe he can let you take the tests a little later.
0:39 I tried that already and he didn’t let me. How can he be like that?
0:43 After all I’m just human. I get sick. It happens.
0:47 Yeah, go talk to him again, Anny. He may reconsider
0:57 I’m so stressed out right now I can barely breathe!
1:01 Gosh, calm down, Katy. What’s going on?
1:04 It’s Eric. I can’t stand him anymore.
1:08 What did he do?
1:10 He promised he’d meet me today and called it off at the last minute
1:14 Who knows? Maybe something urgent came up. I’m sure there’s a good explanation.
1:20 You don’t get it.This is not the first time. He always does that and never even bother to apologize!
1:32 Jack! I’m fed up with my wife, man
1:35 What is it this time ?
1:37 She’s always cribbing about one thing or another. She’s always saying I don’t have time for her.
1:44 Buddy, why don’t you just take her out to a nice place from time to time?
1:51 That’s the thing. Every time I try, she tells me she has other plans.
1:56 I don’t get her at all. Women are just too complicated.
2:04 I guess you are right. I love my wife but sometimes I kindda hate her too.
2:10 Tell me about it!
2:18 What happened, girl? Why such a troubled expression?
2:22 I don't know why Mr. Webster is always shouting at me.
2:25 Did something happen at the office?
2:28 Yes. He started shouting at me in front of everyone
2:31 I know he’s my boss. But that doesn’t give him the right to humiliate me.
2:36 You know what? You should tell him that such behaviour is unacceptable.
2:41 I can try but he never listens to me.
2:44 Tell him anyways! I guess some bosses are just mean for no reason.
2:50 And I believe I need another job!
2:56 Actually I am a little worried.
3:01 How can he be like that?
3:06 After all I’m just human. I get sick. It happens.
3:14 I’m so stressed out right now I can barely breathe!
3:24 I can’t stand him anymore.
3:29 You don’t get it.This is not the first time.
3:37 I’m fed up with my wife, man.
3:44 She’s always cribbing about one thing or another.
3:53 I don’t get her at all.
4:01 But that doesn’t give him the right to humiliate me.
Complaining in the UK
source: LinguaTraining
All British people are capable of complaining. They often call it 'grumbling' or 'whingeing'.
'Grumbles' to people they don't know are generally filtered through the 'soft edge', with statements like 'I'm sorry but ...'
The British are embarrassed by complaints in public. They don't like to be seen making a fuss or making a scene. Compare that with, say, Italy, where 'making a scene' is a natural part of public life.
When the British do complain they are not very good at it. Or at least, they let things appear worse than they are: the consequence of suppressed feelings rising suddenly to the surface.
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