Project management - 31 - Need to manage a project? English at Work gives you the language
source: BBC Learning English 2017年1月31日
It's time for Anna to develop Tip Top Trading's European marketing strategy but where should she begin? Her boss, Paul, doesn't have a clue so it's down to Anna to work out what to do. Listen in to find out what her plan is and how she sets out to manage the project of securing a deal with a French company.
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The 10 Most Common "WHAT" Questions in English
source: English Lessons with Alex 2017年3月27日
What's one of the most difficult parts of learning a language? Asking questions! In this important lesson, I make it easier by looking at more than 10 common WHAT questions. This video includes these questions and more: "What's happening?", "What's up?", "What's that?", "What did you do?", and "What's the point?" So what are you waiting for? Watch the video to improve your English speaking confidence and fluency.
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Let's Learn English Lesson 49: Operation Spy
source: VOA Learning English 2017年3月17日
Anna has a secret mission: learn all she can about spying. So she goes to the International Spy Museum and learns about sneaking, cracking codes, and being in good shape!
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Let's Learn English Lesson 49 Pronunciation Practice
source: VOA Learning English 2017年3月16日
Use this video to learn about how Americans pronounce the reduced forms of "has" and "have' in the present perfect verb tense.
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How to teach reading with phonics - 7/12 - Long A Sound
source: EnglishAnyone 2011年3月20日
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Lesson 7 - Long A sound.
In lessons five and six, you learned some ways to make long vowel sounds. In lessons seven through 11, you will see different ways to make long vowel sounds with two vowels together. Remember that these are not complete lists. Different letter combinations will make these long vowel sounds, and sometimes these combinations will make different sounds. Just remember that in a group of vowels, the first one speaks and the others are silent. You will learn rule exceptions, new rules and different ways to spell sounds as your English improves.
A+i and a+y can make the Long A sound.(Repeat words)
Usually, if the long a sound is at the middle of a word, then it is spelled with ai. If it is at the end of the word, then it is spelled with ay.
The long A sound can also made with ea and eigh. Here are two common examples. (Repeat words)
Great job! Learning the letter combinations of long vowel sounds takes time. But if you master these simple rules, you'll be well on your way to becoming a great reader and speaker. In Lesson 8, we'll look at the long E sound.
Phrasal Verbs - HEAD UP
source: Espresso English 2017年2月24日
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Pronunciation - Weak Forms (with Oli)
source: Oxford Online English 2013年7月23日
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Weak forms are an important part of English pronunciation. To put it simply, the pronunciation of many words changes when you use those words in a sentence. Understanding of weak forms is important both for understanding spoken English and for speaking English naturally and fluently. In this video, I explain the idea of weak forms and give you several examples to practise with.
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Online Gaming Slang (with Bill)
source: Shaw English Online 2014年1月28日
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Bill loves to play computer games. He teaches the most popular online gaming slang.
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How to Express a Phobia (with Robin)
source: Shaw English Online 2014年1月27日
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There are thousands of phobias. Robin teaches some of the more common phobia vocabulary, such as arachnophobia, to help you explain different types of phobias in English.
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Getting Help (Learn English 75)
source: EF podEnglish 2008年3月27日
Learn the most common vocabulary and expressions for talking about traffic accidents and getting help in English. In this advanced English lesson you will see two friends talking about an accident one of them has just been in. You will learn some of the most common ways of describing a car crash and useful expressions for talking about injuries.
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Busy Life
source: Twominute English 2013年5月15日
Today is your friend's wedding anniversary and you can't make to it as you have got a very tight schedule. Or you are so busy with your work that you don't even have time for a break. In this lesson, we will learn phrases you may use when talking about your busy life.
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0:07 In this lesson, we will learn phrases you may use when talking about your busy life.
0:18 Hi Wesley, I wanted to have a word with you.
0:21 I'd love to Cynthia. But, for now I really need to rush. Can we talk later?
0:28 But it’s kind of important and it wouldn’t take much of your time.
0:32 I understand. But, you know I'm too tied up at work. Today I have several appointments with new clients. I really can’t stay right now.
0:40 Sometimes I feel you don’t make time for me.
0:44 I'm sorry, honey. But I am on a tight schedule today. We’ll talk later.
0:56 Bruce, you’ve been working non-stop. Come on, let's take a coffee break.
1:01 Oh, I really can't afford taking a break today.
1:05 What’s keeping you so busy?
1:07 I need to submit this report before the end of the day and I still have a lot of data to analyze. I’m actually behind schedule.
1:14 I understand. But, you need to take some time out, too. You cannot stay on that computer forever.
1:21 I don't want to be the one who doesn’t finish his work on time.
1:32 Bruce, can you please come downstairs and help me unpack the boxes?
1:36 I’m sorry but I can't do it right now.
1:40 What?! What’s so important?
1:42 I’m about to get online with my boss.
1:46 Oh, another conference call? How long will it take?
1:49 Probably half an hour or so, darling.
1:52 He'll be giving me some instructions for the meeting with the Chinese investors.
1:57 Okay, take your time but do come down as soon as you are free, please.
2:01 Promise I will.
2:10 Hey Wesley. Will you be joining us later on, at the library?
2:14 Oh, I wish I could! Studying in group is always better. But I can’t join you. I have such a busy day today.
2:22 In fact, I’ll be going here and there all week long.
2:26 But the tests are next Monday. If you don’t start studying now...
2:32 I know, I Know. There’s so much to cover.
2:36 Yes, you should come. Even if you arrive late. At least you would be studying a little. It’s better than nothing.
2:44 You know what? You’re right! I read somewhere that short doses of study can be effective. Ok, I’ll meet you guys there.
2:52 Great! And don’t forget to bring your books and flashcards with you.
3:01 I really can’t stay right now.
3:07 Sometimes I feel you don’t make time for me.
3:14 I am on a tight schedule today. We’ll talk later.
3:21 I really can't afford taking a break today.
3:29 I’m actually behind schedule.
3:35 I’m sorry but I can't do it right now.
3:42 I have such a busy day today.
Negotiating - 30 - English at Work negotiates the best deal
source: BBC Learning English 2017年1月24日
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Anna: (On the phone) Yes, we have plenty in stock. They're £4 per unit… They are good quality ones…
Narrator: The company in France that Anna called earlier has called her back. Let's hope they're making an order.
Anna: …laser technology isn't cheap… hmm, I see… Well, thanks for calling back. Bye.
Paul: Everything OK Anna?
Anna: Not really. One of the companies I cold called has rung back…
Paul: Good, good…
Anna: …but they don't want to place an order. They say we're too expensive.
Paul: So you let them go? Didn't you negotiate with them?
Anna: Oh, was I meant to? I wasn't sure what to say.
Tom: Having trouble Anna? Don't worry, I'm sure that I can help. Negotiating is my thing!
Narrator: "Negotiating is my thing"! What is he like? Mind you, he has won a Pear Salesman of the Year award so he must be doing something right.
Anna: Are you sure Tom? Don't you want to negotiate your own deals?
Tom: I owe you one Anna after you saved my bacon with Mr Socrates the other night. And besides you and me…
Paul: Come on you two. Get a move on. Europe is waiting for us! Custard cream anyone?
Tom: No thanks. Right. Now you need to call that French company back and ask them what kind of price they are willing to pay.
Anna: And then say that's fine?
Tom: No! Negotiate. Say "I don't think we can go that low".
Anna: "I don't think we can go that low".
Tom: If they want a bigger discount, tell them they will have to buy more stock.
Anna: More stock, bigger discount.
Tom: Yeah. And if you still can't agree a price, tell them "I'll meet you halfway".
Anna: Meet halfway?! That means going to Paris!
Tom: No. Halfway on the price. That line always works for me. I sold a load of plastic pears that way once.
Anna: So that's "I'll meet you halfway". Thanks Tom. I'm really impressed. You… you…
Tom: Am I, really?!
Anna: What? I was going to say, you really do know your stuff – despite what other people say.
Tom: What? Uh?
Anna: Right, I'm off to make that call right now.
Narrator: Good luck Anna and well done Tom! Nice to hear him give some useful advice but will it work? Let's remind ourselves of the phrases he suggested Anna uses when negotiating a sale:
What kind of price are you willing to pay?
I don't think we can go that low.
If you buy more stock, I can offer you a bigger discount.
I'll meet you halfway.
Narrator: Let's see how Anna has got on.
Anna: Success! They've agreed to buy 5,000 Imperial Lemons.
Tom: Brilliant. I knew you would be great. Did those killer lines of mine work?
Anna: Sort of – but when I said what price were they looking to pay, they said the full price! As long as I send them the contract today so I'd better go and get an envelope and post it as soon as I can.
Tom: Oh great.
Anna: Tom… Tom… can you come over here to the stationery cupboard and get an envelope from the top shelf for me?
Tom: Yeah, suppose so… I'm coming... (Door slams shut) …oh!
Anna: Oh Tom, why did you do that? It won't open… it's locked… help, help!
Tom: Help!
Narrator: Uh oh. This should be interesting. How are they going to explain being locked in the stationery cupboard? Until next time. Bye!
Tom: Let us out! We're stuck!
Let's Learn English Lesson 45 This Land is Your Land
source: VOA Learning English 2017年3月16日
Anna and Marsha have vacation at the same time. They are going to go on a "road trip" across the United States. Where will they go? Will they still be friends when the trip is finished?
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Let's Learn English Lesson 45 Speaking Practice
source: VOA Learning English 2017年2月22日
Use this video to learn the new words, and then learn about using the future continuous verb tense.
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Let's Learn English Lesson 45 Pronunciation Practice
source: VOA Learning English 2017年2月17日
Use this video to learn about the reduced form of "will" in the present continuous tense.
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How to teach reading with phonics - 6/12 - R Controlled Vowels & Magic E Spelling Pattern...
source: EnglishAnyone 2011年3月23日
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Lesson 6 - Making Music
Learn r controlled vowels and the "magic e" spelling pattern.
In lesson six, you'll learn the new sounds that a vowel + the letter R can make. And you will see that the letter E can make a vowel say its own letter name.
First, listen carefully to the new sounds of a vowel + plus letter R comes after a vowel. (Repeat words)
Practice saying these sounds often so you learn to say them correctly.
Now let's look at the vowel + consonant + E spelling rule. This rule can be confusing, but it's fun and easy. Watch closely. You know that letters together can make new sounds. Now you will see that letters apart can make new sounds, too. With the vowel + consonant + E spelling pattern, the vowel says its own name and the E becomes silent. Because the E does not touch the vowel, we call this rule "magic e." Let's look at some examples. (Repeat words)
If the letters C or G comes before the final E, then C and G make their soft sounds. (Repeat words)
Remember that spelling rules are not perfect. Sometimes "magic e" words do not follow this pattern. Glove, love, give and have are common exceptions.
Excellent work! You're really moving along now! In the next lesson, we'll begin blending vowels to make long vowel sounds.
Conversation About Getting Sick
source: To Fluency 2017年2月24日
In our latest conversation, we talk about getting sick and ways to avoid getting sick.
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You’re so much shorter than I am
we have a three year old (son)
we are just getting sick constantly
you brought the germs home
I’ve just been getting sick a lot over the past 2 or 3 years
I’m fighting something off at the moment
you feel really worn down
your immune system keeps you from getting sick
you might wake up with a sore throat or a stuffy nose
we just want to lie down and get away from everything
you want your mom to come with a cup of tea and some chicken soup
what kind of symptoms do you have when you’re fighting something off?
for me, that’s probably the biggest one
Sometimes, I find it hard to get to sleep
they’ve been hurting this week
sometimes, my hands break out too
you don’t have any motivation, do you?
it seems totally overwhelming
I think that you probably have to fill in the blanks
we met while I was traveling
I got typhoid just after you went back to America
it was a terrible thing to get
it meant that it kept our relationship going
you’d gotten the vaccine for this
it’s just not a hundred percent effective
I was just shocked
I didn’t think it was a common disease anymore
you didn’t recognize me because I had lost so much weight
you lost about 50 pounds
what’s that in kilograms?
it took me a long time to recover from that
as we get older, it takes us longer to get over these colds
who knows if it would’ve lasted if you hadn’t been stuck in Ecuador
that does not have the same ring to it
it just doesn’t roll off the tongue
I wasn’t too concerned about added sugar
they have terrible hygiene
they wipe their nose with their hand
you have to remind them to wash their hands
I’m onboard
We haven't been eating as many vegetables as we usually do.
we don’t feel like eating salads in winter
mushrooms are great immune boosters
how many hours of sleep do you get on average?
I probably get about 5 hours of sleep a night
we used to get a lot of sleep
we have new phones which is really exciting
we’ve put it on a mode so that it automatically goes to a warmer temperature
I was a little bit skeptical at first
I think it’s working too
Do you know what’s in it?
we’re so focused on staying healthy
wash your hands as soon as you come in
it’s very difficult to avoid at that age
he found it disgusting
the conversation cut off
20 Common Acronyms in English
source: Espresso English 2015年1月28日
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An acronym is a word formed by the initial letters of two or more words. For example, UN is an acronym for “United Nations.” Some people are even known by acronyms, such as JFK for former U.S. President John F. Kennedy, or CFO for a company’s Chief Financial Officer. We usually pronounce acronyms by saying each of their letters separately. Do you know these common acronyms in English?
three idioms connected to bees
source: BBC Learning English 2009年7月15日
Learn three idioms connected to bees:
Busy as a bee
The bee's knees
To have a bee in your bonnet
News Review: Great Barrier Reef 'severely damaged'
source: BBC Learning English 2016年3月30日
The Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Australia is under severe threat from a rise in water temperature. Neil and Finn look at how the world's media are covering the story and give you the words and phrases you need to talk about it.
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Where Does English Come From? (Part One with Johan)
source: Oxford Online English 2017年1月17日
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What’s the opposite of 'slow'? You could say 'fast', but you could also say 'quick', hasty', 'rapid', 'speedy', or even 'fleet'.
There are many examples like this, but why? Why does English have so many words with the same meaning?
It’s because many different languages have influenced English over the years.
Latin, Greek, Germanic languages, French and other world languages have all influenced English and contributed vocabulary to modern English.
Learning about the influences of other languages on English can help you to understand where English words come from. This makes it easier to learn and remember English vocabulary.
In this lesson, you can learn about the influences of Greek and Latin on modern English. You'll see how many modern English words have roots in languages which are more than 2,000 years old.
This is part one of a two-part series. Part two coming soon!
John Slang (with Robin)
source: Shaw English Online 2014年1月28日
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John is not just a name of a man, it is also slang that means many things. Robin will teach all the different uses of the word John. It is usually a negative slang word. Robin gives many example sentences so you can learn this slang quickly.
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Vocabulary: Pedestrian (with Esther)
source: Shaw English Online 2014年1月27日
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Pedestrian, crosswalk, etc. Esther will teach some useful English vocabulary about things on the street.
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Investor (Learn English 74)
source: EF podEnglish 2008年3月27日
Learn how to give more information about a subject using defining relative clauses in English, such as "Jim is the man who has a beard". In this advanced English lesson you will see two colleagues talking about a visit from their investor. As they talk about how the visit went, they use several relative clauses to make each other understood.
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Whether vs If - Common Errors In English
source: Twominute English 2013年5月14日
'Whether' is used to talk about a choice between two or more possibilities. It describes a choice of possibilities. 'If' can mean a condition that can be real or hypothetical. It is also used to talk about something that might happen or be true. In this lesson we will learn how to use the words 'whether' and 'if' without any errors.
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0:07 In this lesson we will learn how to use the words ‘whether’ and ‘if’ without any errors.
0:18 Whether’ is used to talk about a choice between two or more possibilities. In some contexts, it can be used in the same way as ‘if’.
0:28 But ‘if’ also has other functions. It can mean a condition that can be real or hypothetical.
0:36 It is also used to talk about something that might happen or be true.
0:41 Hi, everyone. Today we’ll discuss ‘if’ and ‘whether’. ‘Whether’ describes a choice of possibilities.
0:49 For example: I don’t know whether or not to eat something before dinner.
0:54 So, I can also say, for example, that someone has to cook dinner, whether it’s mom or dad depends on who arrives home first.
1:06 Good example, Jim. ‘If’ can also refer to something that might happen or be true.
1:11 For example, what will we do if neither mom nor dad wants to cook tonight?
1:17 Well, ‘if’ also conveys the idea of a condition. So, if they don’t want to cook, we’ll order a pizza. That’s a real possibility.
1:30 In that case, I hope they don’t feel like cooking. If I had money, I would order a pizza before they got home.
1:36 That’s a hypothetical condition, I have no money.
1:41 That’s too bad. Hey, if I get a job as a pizza delivery guy, we can eat all the pizza we want.
1:50 Come on, Jim. Get real. Whether you get the job or not, you’ll only eat pizza when mom says it’s Ok. That means weekends only.
1:58 I guess you’re right. Well, anyway, let’s take a look at some people using ‘if’ and ‘whether’ in conversations.
2:09 Good idea, Jim. At least it’ll keep our minds away from pizza.
2:19 Eric, I need a plastic bag if you have one.
2:23 I am not sure whether I do or not. If I have any, they’re in this backpack.
2:29 I think we should take some extra clothes. What if it rains?
2:33 Good idea. Whether it rains or not, it’ll be cold at night.
2:37 There are plenty of beautiful beaches there. If it doesn’t rain, we can go to a different one each day if it’s warm enough.
2:44 If you can’t find the bags in that backpack, try the kitchen pantry.
2:56 Stan, I would like to talk about whether you would like to go to the concert.
3:00 Sure I would, but only if Kyle comes with us.
3:03 So you won’t go if he doesn’t?
3:06 I am not sure whether I can afford to go or not.
3:09 All right. Let’s talk to Kyle and see if he wants to come.
3:14 He just got a raise. I’m sure he’ll lend me the money if I ask.
3:20 I don’t know whether or not to eat something before dinner.
3:28 what will we do if neither mom nor dad wants to cook tonight?
3:38 I am not sure whether I do or not.
3:44 If I have any, they’re in this backpack.
3:51 Whether it rains or not, it’ll be cold at night.
4:00 I am not sure whether I can afford to go not.
4:08 I’m sure he’ll lend me the money if I ask.
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Making a cold call - 29 - Need to make a call? English at Work shows you...
source: BBC Learning English 2017年1月17日
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Narrator: Bye bye Mr Socrates. He’s flying back to America leaving Tip Top Trading’s London team trying to work out how best to focus their business on the European market.
Paul: Sorry to keep you waiting. I had to go to the airport with Mr Socrates to see him off. We had a good chat in the taxi and he said some very positive things.
Denise: Oh yes. Like what?
Paul: Err, well… well, how nice English beer is.
Tom: Yeah but what about the European marketing strategy – what are we going to do about that?
Paul: Well, Anna is supposed to lead on that, I’m taking a more biscuitorial control over it.
Anna: A what?
Tom: It means you do all the work while he eats all the biscuits!
Paul: Do you mind Tom. Now, what I’m thinking is we put the feelers out – do some cold calling, see what people are buying at the moment.
Anna: Cold calling? But I like to be warm when I’m on the phone.
Denise: No Anna. Cold calling is when you call prospective clients when they’re not expecting you to, to ask them something or to sell them something. I’m very good at calling people.
Tom: Yeah, usually the hair dresser! So Paul, where do we begin, who do we call first?
Paul: Track down some potential clients in Europe, see what they’re buying now, see what they want in the future. Make them think it’s our laser-curved fruit they want!
Denise: But keep your calls brief, international calls are very expensive.
Narrator: OK Anna, it’s time to cold call. What are you going to say?
Anna: I don’t know.
Narrator: Find someone to call, then be pleasant and polite. When you call, ask to speak to the person who deals with buying or purchasing. And then ask that person if they could spare a few minutes of their time.
Anna: OK. Here goes. (Looking through a telephone directory) Let’s have a look… fruit growers, fruit pickers, fruit traders… Fruit Traders International… (Dials number) 0-0-4-3-9-8-4-5-5-4-4.
Trader: Bonjour?
Anna: (surprised) Ah, erm, oh….
Narrator: Don’t be surprised! You’ve called a company in France, they speak French. Just ask if it’s OK to speak English.
Anna: Oh hello. Is it possible to speak to you in English?
Trader: Oui… yes.
Anna: Great. Are you the person who purchases plastic fruit for your company?
Trader: I am. How can I help you?
Anna: Yes, can you spare a few minutes of your time? I want to sell you some laser-curved fruit.
Trader: What?!
Narrator: That’s a bit direct Anna. Slow down and tell them your name and why you’re calling. Find out something about them. Maybe say “I’d like to tell you about our great new laser-curved fruit”. Ask them “How much plastic fruit do you buy?” and at the end of the call say “thank you for your time. We hope to hear from you soon.” Give it a go Anna.
Anna: OK. Erm… hello my name is Anna. How are you today?
Trader: Good thank you.
Anna: That’s good. I’d like to tell you about our great new laser-curved fruit.
Trader: Oh yes.
Anna: Our company is called Tip Top Trading and we are the UK’s number 1 plastic fruit manufacturer – and well, we’re so proud of our fruit that we’ve decided to let the rest of Europe enjoy it too.
Narrator: Very good Anna!
Anna: We make our fruit using laser-curved technology. In fact we’ve just launched our best product ever, the Imperial Lemon – it looks so real you want to squeeze it.
Trader: Hmm, lemons, interesting.
Narrator: Anna’s got the hang of this – she’s on fire – I mean, she’s doing really well. Her cold calling technique has really warmed up. She’s pitched the products now she needs to sell.
Anna: …so thank you for your time. I hope you may consider us when you next purchase some plastic fruit.
Trader: We will certainly consider your company.
Anna: Well we hope to hear from you soon. Goodbye (puts phone down). Tom, Tom, how are you getting on?
Tom: (On phone/angry) …well if that’s what you think then you can shove your kumquats… hello? Hello? (Slams phone down)
Anna: What’s wrong?
Tom: They’ve hung up on me. Really! He said the plastic fruit industry is in meltdown. But Anna, if I don’t get any contracts soon I’ll be fired.
Anna: Well, this calls for teamwork Tom – tomorrow, Tuesday, we’re going to tackle this task – together!
Narrator: Hooray for Anna. Now she’s sounding like a leader. And she’s mastered cold calling by using some simple phrases, like these:
My name is Anna. Can you spare a few minutes of your time?
I’d like to tell you about our great new laser-curved fruit
How much plastic fruit do you buy?
Thank you for your time. We hope to hear from you soon.
Phone rings
Denise: Anna. There’s a call for you, from someone in France, they want to talk to you about lemons.
Narrator: Sounds promising. Find out what happens next time on English at Work. Bye.
How to talk about Relationships in English?
source: Learn English with Let's Talk 2017年3月25日
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The following phrases will be useful for you when talking about relationships in English:
1) to have a thing for - meaning to like someone or have a soft corner for someone
Ex: Jane has always had a thing for her childhood friend Ashley
2)to have a crush on - to be romantically interested in someone or to be attracted to someone.
Ex- Jane has a secret crush on Charlie since high school.
3)To get serious - to formalise one' s relationship or think along the lines of marrying someone.
Ex- John has gotten really serious Myra and plans to marry her soon.
4) to pop the question - to propose for marriage
Ex- Sarah was very excited when her long-time boyfriend popped the question to her on the occasion of her birthday.
5) to cheat on - to have a romantic partner outside of your relationship or marriage
Mandy blew up her marriage by cheating on her husband with an older man.
6) to have an affair - to have a romantic relationship which is possibly physical -
Radha had a steamy affair with her boss Charles.
7) to dump someone - to end a relationship where ending it is your choice and your decision and your partner's Opinion doesn't matter.
Kahuna dumped her alcoholic boyfriend for a nice, stable businessman
8) to be soulmates - two people in a romantic relationship who you love each other deeply, are compatible and feel strongly connected to each other.
Binny and Raul have been soulmates ever since they met each other.
Travel | 10 Very Short Conversations
source: Mark Kulek 2017年3月3日
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GO phrasal verbs
source: MrSkypelessons 2017年3月24日
Answer the following questions:
1) Would you be able to go without your phone for a week?
2) How long did your last holiday go on for?
3) Do you go along with the theory that the universe is 15 billion years old?
4) What nicknames do you go by online?
5) Do you know anyone who goes around making nasty comments?
6) If you had to work abroad and not see your family for some time, would you be able to go through with it?
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How to Talk about your Ideas in English | 925 English Lesson 9
source: Business English Pod 2017年3月26日
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In today’s 925 English lesson, we’re going to English expressions and phrases for talking about ideas..
You might be full of great ideas about your company, your products, or how to connect with your customers. But those ideas aren’t very useful if you can’t tell other people about them.
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TH Sound - Basic English Pronunciation
source: ETJ English 2017年2月21日
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The TH sound is very distinctive within the English language. This British English pronunciation lesson will help you pronounce and understand the TH sound - one of the most challenging sounds to make in English.
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How to teach reading with phonics - 5/12 - Long Vowel Sounds - Learn Eng...
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Lesson 5 - Long Vowel Sounds
Learn when vowels say their own letter name and when the sound of the letter y changes.
In lessons two, three and four, you used the short vowel sounds in words. Remember, the short vowel sounds are "a," "e," "i," "o" and "u." In this lesson, you'll see some examples of single letters that make long vowel sounds. The long vowel sounds are the names of the letters A, E, I, O, U. Listen carefully to the long vowel sounds these letters make. (Repeat words)
The words I, he, she and we also have vowels that say their own name. You will see them everywhere and remember them naturally.
The letter Y can also make long vowel sounds. The rule for Y is easy. If Y is the last letter of a word with one sound, then says "I." If Y is the last letter of a word with two or more sounds, then it says "E." Here are some words with one sound. (Repeat words)
Here are words with two sounds. Listen carefully. (Repeat words)
If I is the last letter of a word, it usually makes the long E sound. Ski and taxi are two examples.
Great job! In the next lesson, you'll learn some interesting spelling rules and some more new sounds!
Phrasal Verbs - TIP OVER
source: Espresso English 2017年2月19日
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Silver Idioms
source: BBC Learning English 2009年4月27日
Idioms related to the colour silver. Find out about three idioms: to be born with a silver spoon in your mouth, to be silver-tongued, every cloud has a silver lining.
BBC News Review: Major problem with world's oceans
source: BBC Learning English 2016年9月6日
A new report into the rising temperatures of the world's oceans has discovered that this problem is more serious than we originally thought.
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The story
A report compiled by 80 scientists from 12 countries says the global impact of ocean warming has been severely underestimated.
The study launched by the International Union for Conservation of Nature suggests that climate change is pushing plankton, jellyfish, turtles and seabirds into waters previously too cold to support them.
Dan Laffoley - BBC News
This warming has real consequences for us and our livelihoods. One of the things which is different with this report than anything we've done before is taking this comprehensive view.
One of the priorities should be actually to build on this report, to have a discussion around the evidence that we're showing and actually then to work to, to plan for the future with the information that we know we'll need to be able to cope when we see [a] progressive changes from a warming ocean.
# Key words and phrases
underestimated: (here) thought to be lower than it really is
livelihoods: ways of earning money in order to live
soaring: rising quickly
plummeting:falling quickly and suddenly
staggering: very shocking and surprising
bear the brunt of: suffer the worst part or effect of something bad or harmful
Talking About Your Hometown
source: Oxford Online English 2017年1月5日
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Where do you live? Do you live in a small town, a big city, or a remote village? What’s it like?
In this lesson, you can learn how to describe your hometown in English. Describing your hometown is useful for your conversational English, and could also help you in exams such as the IELTS speaking exam or the FCE speaking exam.
You can learn:
- How to introduce where you live.
- How to describe your hometown in detail.
- How to say what you like or dislike about your hometown.
- How to talk about the ways your hometown has changed.
- How to build a longer, detailed, interesting answer to describe your hometown in English!
Piece of Cake & As Easy As Pie
source: Shaw English Online 2014年1月28日
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Vocabulary: Lag (with Esther)
source: Shaw English Online 2014年1月27日
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Does your computer have lag? Do you have jet lag? Esther will teach this important English vocabulary for you to study and use.
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Sightseeing (Learn English 73)
source: EF podEnglish 2007年1月25日
Learn how articles like a and the are used in common phrases, in place names, and for holidays. In this advanced English lesson you will see two men talking about culture and religion in England and China as they decide where to go sightseeing.
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Advice & Advise
source: Twominute English 2013年5月13日
The word 'advice' is a noun, and the word 'advise' is a verb. Both refer to recommendations. If we ask someone for an opinion about what to do, it means we are asking for 'advice'.
When a person asks someone to suggest or recommend a solution or an option about what to do in a specific situation, they want someone to advise them.
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0:07 In this lesson, we will learn the difference between the words ‘advice’ and ‘advise.’
0:29 Hello, everyone. The topic of the day is ‘advice’. ‘Advice’ is a noun, it is a recommendation.
0:36 If we ask someone for an opinion about what to do, it means we are asking for ‘advice’.
0:43 That’s right, Jean. And ‘advise’ is a verb. When a person asks someone to suggest or recommend a solution
0:50 or an option about what to do in a specific situation, they want someone to advise them of what to do.
0:57 Ok, Martha. If I have a headache, what do you advise?
1:02 Well, Jean, I advise taking an aspirin. In other words, you should take an aspirin.
1:08 That’s great advice. Remember that ‘advice’ is uncountable. We don’t use an article.
1:16 It’s inappropriate to say ‘an advice’ or ‘two advices’. We can, however, say ‘a piece of advice’, or ‘two pieces of advice’.
1:29 Pay attention to the difference. We cannot give ‘advise’, but we can give ‘advice’. And we cannot ‘advice’, but we can ‘advise’.
1:39 Oh, so we ‘give’ advice. And what verb do we use to say we accept the piece of advice?
1:49 Great question, Jean. The person can accept or follow someone’s advice.
1:54 Ok. I usually follow my dad’s advice about my career. Martha, do you know a common way people ask for advice?
2:05 Sure, Jean. When I need advice, I ask: ‘What should I do’?
2:10 That’s what I say, too. We can also say: ‘What do you recommend’? But there are many different ways to ask for advice.
2:18 That’s correct. Right now, I advise our listeners to watch a couple of dialogues involving some people who need advice.
2:26 I think I’ll follow your advice…and you should follow it, too.
2:37 Hey Sam. How was your expedition to Himalaya?
2:42 It was unforgettable! It was full of amazing lifetime experiences!
2:47 Great! We will go for a trip to the Himalayas next week! Will you give me some advice?
2:54 Well, there’s a lot to say! I can only advise you to read the traveler’s guide to the Himalayas carefully.
3:00 That’s useful advice, but where do I find the book?
3:04 I can give it to you. You will find everything you need in there.
3:08 Thank you Sam. I’ll pick it up in the evening
3:18 The first thing I would advise is to listen carefully to your guides.
3:22 All right Sam. I will listen to their advice carefully.
3:26 It’s very important because they are the ones who are experienced.
3:31 How were your guides, Sam?
3:34 Our guides were intelligent and careful. They advised us through every situation we faced.
3:40 Thank you for the advice, Sam. I’ll remember it.
3:47 If I have a headache, what do you advise?
3:55 I advise taking an aspirin. In other words, you should take an aspirin.
4:07 That’s great advice.
4:11 I usually follow my dad’s advice about my career.
4:20 I can only advise you to read the traveler’s guide to the Himalayas carefully.
4:31 That’s useful advice, but where do I find the book?
4:39 The first thing I would advise is to listen carefully to your guides.
4:49 I will listen to their advice carefully.
Keeping things professional – 28 – English at Work gives you the phrases
source: BBC Learning English 2017年1月10日
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Narrator: Hello again. Tip Top Trading’s big boss, Mr Socrates has announced a new strategy to sell plastic fruit to Europe and hopefully keep the company afloat. But before the real work begins it’s time for him to enjoy some good English hospitality at the pub, courtesy of the team from the London office. Let’s join them now…
Tom: …Well welcome to the Rose and Crown, it is small, not like one of those bars you get in your country. Can I get you a pint Mr Socrates?
Mr Socrates: A what?
Tom: A pint. A pint of beer, it’s really nice here if you like it…
Mr Socrates: I don’t drink. Just an orange juice, freshly squeezed.
Paul: On go on Mr Socrates, one pint won’t hurt. You’ve got to have a pint of beer when you come to a pub.
Mr Socrates: Oh very well. I’ll try one. It had better be good.
Tom: You’ll love it. I’ll get it. Three pints of your best beer please Mr Landlord. Denise, are you OK getting your own? I’m a bit short of cash.
Denise: Oh… right. Mr Socrates, Anna said she would be along soon. She had some work to finish. She’s such a hard worker.
Mr Socrates: Good to hear. She seems like a smart cookie. Now let’s try this beer …mmm, not bad, a little warm but… tasty.
Paul: Oh, you drank that quickly… would you like another one?
Mr Socrates: Sure.
Anna: Hi everyone. Sorry I’m late.
Denise: Hi Anna. Look Mr Socrates is enjoying our English beer. I think it’s going to his head.
Mr Socrates: (Loudly) Anna! Our best worker. Get Anna a drink.
Tom: Yes Mr Socrates. Of course Mr Socrates.
Mr Socrates: Anna, come over here, let’s talk.
Anna: Oh right. What about…
Tom: There you go Anna. I got you some crisps too. So what are we talking about?
Mr Socrates: Nothing. Thank you… bye bye.
Tom: Oh right. Bye bye. Yes, I’ll go and talk to Paul and Denise. I’ll just be over here.
Mr Socrates: What a loser. I can tell he’s all talk and no action.
Anna: Well, Tom’s a good worker really and…
Mr Socrates: …and as for Paul. God, what a manager. Always eating cookies. You know he was fired from his last job because…
Narrator: Anna, I think he’s getting a bit too personal. That beer is making him say things he shouldn’t.
Anna: I know. What should I say?
Narrator: Try saying “it’s not appropriate to talk like that” or “could we change the subject please.”
Anna: OK thanks. Erm, Mr Socrates I don’t think it’s appropriate to talk like that, could we change the subject please?
Mr Socrates: Oh, sorry have I said too much? Maybe we should talk about you. I like you Anna. You’re keen but you’ve got a lot to learn and I think you should wear more black – it makes you look… thinner…
Narrator: He’s out of order. I think he’s saying too much. Ask him to keep the conversation professional.
Anna: Right, good idea. (To Mr Socrates) Erm, Mr Socrates, thank you but can we keep our conversation professional. There’s a lot to discuss about our European market strategy.
Mr Socrates: Yeah, right, absolutely right. Anyway, you’re gonna have to lead this one not that Tom guy. I’m thinking of firing him, his results ain't that great and…
Tom: …sorry to interrupt, just wondered if you’d like some nuts?
Mr Socrates: Hey Tom, I was just saying to Anna your results haven’t been good and I’m thinking of…
Anna: (flustered)… of having another drink… thinking of having another drink. Mr Socrates, did you know Tom actually has a great idea for selling laser-curved oranges to Spain?
Tom: (puzzled) Do I?
Mr Socrates: That’s good to hear Tom. Email them to me and I’ll check them over tomorrow.
Anna: Of course he will, Mr Socrates. Now how would you like to drink something, errr, less strong? Orange juice perhaps?
Mr Socrates: Na, I think I’ll try some more of the English beer.
Narrator: I think Anna has just done Tom a big favour – she’s stopped him getting fired - for now. Sometimes conversations with your boss can get too personal but I think Anna’s got the hang of keeping things professional. Here’s a reminder of what she said:
It’s not appropriate to talk like that.
Could we change the subject please?
Can we keep our conversation professional please?
Narrator: So Anna seems to be Mr Socrates’s favourite team member but now she’s got some explaining to do to Tom.
Tom: Anna, what were you talking about to Mr Socrates? “Ideas for selling laser-curved oranges to Spain”?
Anna: He was going to fire you – so I was trying to tell him you had great ideas.
Tom: What?! You helped me? Anna, I don’t know what to say. I… I… I…
Anna: Yes?
Tom: I… need to go back to the office to work on some ideas.
Narrator: Good idea. Keep it professional, eh Tom? Until next time. Bye!
English for Finance VV 52 - Company Finance (2) | Business English Vocab...
source: Business English Pod 2017年1月23日
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In this Financial English lesson we’ll look at English vocabulary related to company financing. Companies may seek ongoing funding through debt financing, or loans, which require collateral. Or they may use factoring and lines of credit to access cash quickly. Other sources of funds include crowdfunding and public offerings, in which a company sells shares.
Phrasal Verbs - WRAP UP
source: Espresso English 2017年2月28日
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Phrasal Verbs: Morning Routine
source: ETJ English 2017年3月6日
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How to teach reading with phonics - 4/12 - 2 & 3 Letter Consonant Digraphs
source: EnglishAnyone 2011年3月20日
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Lesson 4 - Making New Sounds
Learn consonant digraphs, understand how two letters together can make a new sound, and discover silent letters.
In this lesson, you'll make some new sounds by combining two or three consonants.
The first set of new sounds will be consonants next to the letter H. Listen carefully to the new sounds and repeat after me. (Repeat words)
The sounds "ng," "ck," and "qu" are also common.
The letters B, K and W are sometimes silent. (Repeat words)
Great job! You can read and spell many words now! In your next lesson, we'll introduce you to long vowel sounds.
We're having a baby! [Polite and Rude Questions to Ask a Pregnant Woman]
source: Speak English With Vanessa 2017年2月24日
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News Review: Apple vs the FBI
source: BBC Learning English 2016年3月23日
Should tech giant Apple help the US government unlock a mobile phone belonging to a gunman? They have refused up to this point, but now it looks like the US government will open the device themselves.
In this video, Finn and Neil take a closer look at the story and teach you useful words and phrases used by the world's media.
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Talking About Your Job (with Mike)
source: Oxford Online English 2016年11月25日
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In this lesson, you can learn how to talk about your job in English. Where do you work? What do you have to do in your job? What kind of company do you work for? In this class, you can learn how to answer questions like this in clear, detailed English.
Topics covered in this lesson:
- How to describe your job.
- How to talk about your job in detail.
- How to describe the company you work for.
- How to say what you like or don't like about your job.
Breath of Fresh Air (with Molly)
source: Shaw English Online 2014年1月28日
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Vocabulary: Tomboy (with Molly)
source: Shaw English Online 2014年1月27日
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Molly is a tomboy. She will talk about this useful English vocabulary and her experiences as a tomboy.
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Laws and Courts (Learn English 71)
source: EF podEnglish 2008年3月27日
Learn how to talk about legal matters and court cases in English. In this advanced English lesson you will see a new client talking to her lawyer. She is describing an accident and her lawyer is explaining legal procedure.
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'Awhile' and 'A While' - Conversational English Lesson
source: Twominute English 2013年5月10日
The adverb 'awhile' refers to a short time. Never use a preposition, like for, before this word. The article 'a' before the word 'while' shows us that 'while' is a noun; it means a period of time. In this lesson we will study about 'awhile' and 'a while'.
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0:07 In this lesson we will talk about ‘Awhile’ and ‘A while’.
0:21 Hello, everybody. Today we’ll talk about two similar ways to refer to periods of time: ‘awhile’ and ‘a while’.
0:29 Did you notice that the pronunciation is the same?
0:32 Yeah, it is! This is great! I always get confused when I have to choose which one to use.
0:38 Not anymore, Quentin. The adverb ‘awhile’ refers to a short time. We never use a preposition, like for, before this word.
0:48 Ok. So it’s appropriate to say that I’ll go to the mall and only stay awhile.
0:53 Right. I let my son play awhile after lunch, before he does his homework.
1:00 You’re a cool mom, Faiga. Does your son like to read? I like to read awhile before I go to bed at night.
1:07 He does, too! Some people prefer to watch TV, but he’d rather read a good book.
1:13 And what about ‘a while’?
1:16 In this case, the article ‘a’ before the word ‘while’ shows us that ‘while’ is a noun; it means a period of time.
1:25 In other words, I could substitute it for another noun, like ‘year’, for example. And I can use a preposition before ‘a while’, like for a while.
1:36 I see. Yesterday my brother visited me and stayed for a while; or for a minute.
1:43 That’s right. On the other hand, we can substitute ‘awhile’ for another adverb, like quietly, for example.
1:50 I told my son to wait awhile before going outside, or I told him to wait quietly before going outside.
1:58 The meanings are different, but the structure is the same.
2:02 I think I got it! I won’t mix them up again. Let’s see some more examples.
2:14 Hi, Joe. Did you get here a long time ago?
2:18 No, I got here a little while ago. Do you want to get a cup of coffee?
2:23 Sure. But I can only stay awhile. I have a French class in about half an hour.
2:30 No problem. I can’t stay too long, either. We’ll just sit and talk awhile.
2:35 Do you remember my aunt Matilda? She’s going to be in town for a while and wants to see you.
2:41 Oh, man!! Of course I remember aunt Matilda!! She’s a riot!
2:52 I had a great time. The last time I laughed so much was a while ago. Remember when we went to your aunt’s beach house?
3:00 Of course I do! We would always stay awhile at her house before Christmas.
3:05 Good times. I wish I were a kid again…it would be nice to spend a while just laughing and playing…
3:16 I let my son play awhile after lunch, before he does his homework.
3:26 I like to read awhile before I go to bed.
3:32 Yesterday my brother visited me and stayed for a while.
3:40 I told my son to wait awhile before going outside.
3:51 No, I got here a little while ago.
3:57 But I can only stay awhile.
4:03 We’ll just sit and talk awhile.
4:09 The last time I laughed so much was a while ago.
Delivering bad news – 27 – English at Work gives you the bad news
source: BBC Learning English 2017年1月3日
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Narrator: Hello again. It’s the big day and Mr Socrates is about to arrive at the offices of Tip Top Trading to talk officially to the team. What is he going to say? And more importantly, will he get his freshly squeezed orange juice?
Tom: Quickly everybody… he’s coming out of the lift with Paul.
Denise: Anna quickly, get a glass of orange juice ready.
Paul: …and if we come through this door here we get to the office and… morning everyone. I’m sure we’ve all met Mr Socrates on the day of the… fire… but today everything is a bit calmer and well he’s here to say hello.
Mr S: Hi!
Denise: Biscuit Mr Socrates?
Mr S: Biscuit? You mean a goddamn cookie. Thanks.
Anna: Err, Mr Socrates, I’m Anna. Would you like some orange juice – freshly squeezed?
Mr S: You betcha as long as it’s made from Florida oranges. Hey… Anna? Ain’t you the girl who booked my hotel room?
Anna: Oh yes, sorry about the bed and…
Mr S: Hey, you got me a new room, it was great. You did a good job there. Well done.
Anna: Oh thanks.
Tom: Hello. It’s Tom. I recommended the hotel, it was a…
Paul: Tom. Everyone, shall we gather round and hear what Mr Socrates has to say? Please.
Mr S: Hey… errr, what’s your name…
Paul: Paul.
Mr S: Yeah you. Don’t you think I should be sitting in the big chair?
Paul: Sorry. Yes of course. (Shuffling) There you go.
Mr S: Now. Tip Top Trading. I gotta give it to you straight. Things ain’t looking good, in fact the outlook is gloomy. The global recession has led to a meltdown in the plastic fruits sector. And I’ve got to announce a profit warning. We just ain’t selling enough of these bananas, oranges and lemons to make any money.
Paul: There’s a bit of an economic squeeze on lemons!
Mr S: What?!
Anna: (To herself) Oh dear. I’m not sure what he’s talking about but it sounds bad.
Narrator: It is Anna. He’s delivering some bad news without hiding the truth. That’s why he said “I’ve got to give it to you straight”. He said “the outlook is gloomy” which it means the future doesn’t look good. And he mentioned a “profit warning”, which means company profits are probably going to go down.
Anna: Crikey! That is bad. What does it mean?
Narrator: Just keep listening for now.
Mr S: …so, this calls for action. I’m going to have to…
Tom: (interrupts) Oh no, not me Mr Socrates, I’ve been a loyal employee, I couldn’t face being unemployed.
Denise: Tom, calm down.
Mr S: I’m not talking about redundancies yet.
Paul: Gosh, well that calls for another biscuit.
Mr S: My plan is… we’re going into Europe.
Anna: You mean we’re moving to Europe?
Paul: No, no Anna. I think he means we’re going to sell plastic fruit to the European market.
Tom: Oh right! Great. Mr Socrates, I’ve lots of experience with Europe. I had a holiday in Spain once… twice actually.
Denise: Well we’ll have to make sure our phones can make international calls.
Mr S: Hmm. I think you’re gonna need some help with this, so I’m bringing in my best marketing executive, Rachel. What she doesn’t know about selling to Europe, you don’t wanna know. She’ll be here in a few weeks’ time.
Denise: Do you know if she prefers tea or coffee… or orange juice perhaps?
Mr S: Look Diana…
Denise: Denise…
Mr S: Denise. Like Dennis right? She’ll want the best – the best tea, coffee, the best team. I’ll expect improved results and profits. If not your necks will be on the line – especially yours Paul.
Paul: (nervously) Oh, chop chop. We’d better get to work.
Narrator: Scary! “Your necks will be on the line” – he means their jobs will be at risk if things don’t improve. It’s a worrying time for Tip Top Trading. Let’s remind ourselves of the phrases Mr Socrates used to deliver bad news:
I’ve got to give it to you straight
The outlook is gloomy
I’ve got to announce a profit warning
Let’s hope this new marketing strategy for Europe is going to work. How are you feeling Anna?
Anna: A little nervous. But I’m going to try my best to make sure this new strategy works.
Narrator: That’s the spirit Anna!
Paul: Right everyone. I think we need to take Mr Socrates down to the Rose and Crown after work for a pint or two and show him some true English hospitality. How about it?
Mr S: I don’t drink.
Paul: Ah well, perhaps some lemonade?
Narrator: Oh dear. This should be interesting. Until next time, bye!
Learn 10 words that come from "BACK" with Gill
source: Learn English with Gill (engVid) 2017年3月15日
Do you know the difference between "backbone", "background", "backpack", and" backside"? All these words are based on the noun "back" but mean very different things. In this lesson, I will teach you the meaning of ten words and expressions using "back". So don't back out. Watch the video, and you'll look back with satisfaction at the new vocabulary you've learned!
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Yesterday | Past Tense | Set 3 | English Speaking Practice
source: Mark Kulek 2017年3月1日
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Word Stress | Syllables | Pronounce English words correctly
source: mmmEnglish 2017年3月15日
Word stress (or syllable stress) is important because syllables in English words are not all equal! This video lesson will show you how to recognise and practice word stress (or syllable stress) correctly.
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How to teach reading with phonics - 3/12 - 2 & 3 Letter Consonant Blends
source: EnglishAnyone 2011年3月20日
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Lesson 3 - Blending Letters
Learn how to say two and three short consonants quickly to make blended sounds.
In this lesson, you'll blend the sounds of two or three consonants.
We can put two or three consonants together and blend their sounds. The sounds of blended letters do not change. The letter sounds blend together because we say them quickly. Blends will be at the beginning and end of our example words. Listen carefully and repeat after me. (Repeat words)
Very nice! You can make many words with short vowel and consonant sounds. And you can read these words easily. In the next lesson, we will combine letters to make new sounds.
Talking About Global Warming
source: Twominute English 2013年5月4日
Earth is getting hotter! The reason is Global Warming. It is a burning topic not only for the environmentalist around the world, but to everybody when we imagine its mighty effect as scorching heat, drought and melting polar ice caps. Let's listen and learn how we can talk about Global Warming by watching this video.
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0:07 In this lesson we will see some conversations about global warming.
0:18 Man, it is damn hot these days. I am sweating like a pig!
0:25 Right Jack, I guess it is getting warmer every year.
0:29 Yes! Don't you remember we used to drink hot coffee around this time of the year, some years ago?
0:35 I remember that, dude. Nowadays it’s strictly iced tea.
0:40 This is all due to global warming. It’s not going to get any cooler. We’ll have to learn to live with it.
0:48 You are correct Jack. This change is not only over here. It is all over the world.
0:55 It doesn’t rain as much anymore, and I heard that the polar ice-caps are melting.
1:03 We must reduce pollution if we want to survive, Jack
1:07 You’re absolutely right.
1:16 Hey man! I heard you are going to cut that big tree on your yard. Is that true?
1:20 Yes I am, Michel. I want some space to park my new car.
1:24 Why don’t you park it under the tree?
1:26 I thought about that too, but the tree will shed leaves over my car.
1:31Timothy, if you park the car under the tree it would be protected from the sun and anyway, cleaning leaves out is easy.
1:39 Well, I didn’t think about it so much. Maybe I shouldn’t cut it after all.
1:43 Thank you Timothy. We should be more conscious about protecting the environment.
1:48 Trees help reduce global warming.
1:52 You are right Michel. I will be more careful in the future.
2:01 This tree is really helping me. It would be very hot if it wasn’t here.
2:05 That’s right. It keeps the surroundings cool. We mustn’t cut down trees unnecessarily.
2:12 Yes, trees help reduce pollution and create a better environment.
2:15 They help in the formation of clouds and bring rain.
2:19 That’s true Jack! I will plant a new tree in my backyard this evening.
2:24 That’s a good decision,Timothy. Let’s all work together to save our environment.
2:35 Jack, I think you should get your car serviced.
2:38 What makes you think so? I’ve just had it!
2:42 Really? The black smoke from your car is disgusting! You should take care of that.
2:47 I see. I don’t want to be the one polluting air.
2:51 Right Mike. I think that’s a serious offence. Air pollution is the primary pollution which increases global warming directly.
2:58 It’s the main reason for diseases like asthma and lung cancer.
3:03 I’ll get an eco-friendly car soon.
3:06 Great idea Mike! I want one too. Eco-friendly cars also save fuel!
3:17 This is all due to global warming.
3:23 It’s not going to get any cooler.
3:30 It doesn’t rain as much anymore, and I heard that the polar ice-caps are melting.
3:45 We should be more conscious about protecting the environment.
3:53 Trees help reduce global warming.
4:00 Yes, trees help reduce pollution and create a better environment.
4:08 Let’s all work together to save our environment.
4:14 Air pollution is the primary pollution which increases global warming directly.
English in a Minute: On a Roll
source: VOA Learning English 2017年2月18日
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BBC News Review: Build up to Trump's inauguration
source: BBC Learning English 2017年1月17日
An increasing number of Democrats are saying that, as a protest, they won't attend Donald Trump's inauguration this week. Neil and Catherine look at the language the world's media is using to discuss this story - and show you how you can use it in your everyday English.
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Say, Tell, Speak, Talk (with Johan)
source: Oxford Online English 2016年10月31日
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In this lesson, you can learn:
- The difference between 'say' and 'tell'.
- Different ways to use 'tell'.
- The difference between 'talk' and 'speak'.
- How to use prepositions with verbs of speech.
- How to use verbs of speech in a sentence.
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No Worries, It's All Good (with Molly)
source: Shaw English Online 2014年1月28日
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Vocabulary: Bully / Bullying (with Robin)
source: Shaw English Online 2014年1月27日
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Interview (Learn English 69)
source: EF podEnglish 2008年3月27日
Learn how to describe yourself and your best professional qualities in a job interview. In this advanced English lesson you will watch a man interviewing for an accounting job. He uses several compound adjectives to describe his skills and personality. You will learn how to form compound adjectives by combining two nouns, adjectives or adverbs.
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03/24/17: Important announcement and clarification
In the future, I might skip most (not all) videos that only feature the function of "listening" unless they also contain certain training tips or practices (or other functions) because most teaching videos embedded here are spoken in English and therefore already require listening participations. I'm sorry (I don't mean to be rude) but I really have very limited time and energy while there're so many web-chores and daily editing routines to take care of.
BBC News Review: UK to start Brexit process
source: BBC Learning English 2017年3月21日
Nine months after British people voted to leave the European Union, the Brexit process is about to begin. Neil and Dan look at the language the world's media is using to discuss this story - and show you how you can use it in your everyday English.
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The story
The British government has confirmed a date when it will officially begin the process of leaving the European Union following a referendum vote to do so last year.
The spokesman for the Prime Minister Theresa May said she would trigger the relevant treaty clause, known as Article 50, on the 29th of March.
Key words and phrases
trigger: make something start
kicking off: starting
invoking: using a law to achieve something
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Complaining – 26 – English at Work tells you how to complain
source: BBC Learning English 2016年12月27日
Mr Socrates, the big boss from America, is in town and everything must be just right. Unfortunately the hotel room Anna booked for him isn't right so it's up to her to sort it out and that involves some complaining.
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TRANSCRIPT
Narrator: Welcome back to Tip Top Trading where everyone seems a bit flustered.
Paul: …and we really need the best biscuits there are.
Denise: Yes, and I’ve made sure there’s tea and coffee…
Paul: …and the carpets?
Denise: Uh?
Paul: …have they been cleaned.
Denise: Don’t panic Paul, all taken care of.
Narrator: You see, the big boss from America, Mr Socrates, is in town and everything must be just right. What’s he like Anna?
Anna: Well, so far he seems OK. A bit bossy, quite short and… a bit smelly!
Narrator: Well, he did just fly in from the States. But you booked him into a good hotel so hopefully he’s had a chance to clean up.
Anna: I hope so!
(Phone rings) Oh, I had better get that. Hello? Ah hello Mr Socrates, did you sleep well? Oh! I see… I see… erm… well… oh, I don’t know… Tom said it was five-star… well… OK… goodb- Oh, he’s hung up.
Paul: Everything OK Anna? You look a bit pale.
Anna: It was Mr Socrates. He’s not happy.
Paul: Golly gosh, oh dear. What’s the matter?
Anna: It’s his hotel room. He doesn’t like it. The bed’s too soft, too small and it’s a single room not a twin room.
Paul: Oh yes, he likes to have two beds in the room for some reason.
Anna: But Tom said he only likes a single bed in the room.
Paul: Really? Oh no, he insists on a twin – something to do with business partners he says. Anything else?
Anna: Yes. He says he wanted freshly squeezed orange juice for breakfast, not the stuff out of a carton.
Denise: Anything else?! A view of Mount Everest perhaps?
Paul: Yes, thank you Denise. Well, we really must sort this out. We can’t afford to upset Mr Socrates. Now Anna, you chose this hotel, I really think you need to sort out this mess.
Anna: It was Tom’s suggestion…
Paul: Just sort it, quickly. Oh golly gosh, golly gosh.
Narrator: Uh oh Anna. Time to do some complaining. What are you going to say?
Anna: Oh... I don’t know. I’m not very good at complaining.
Narrator: Well, Anna. Keep your cool and politely tell the hotel why you’re not happy. You could say:
I’m very disappointed with your service.
The standard of service is not good enough.
The room I booked did not meet my expectations
Good luck Anna!
Anna: OK. Here goes. (Dialling phone and ringing)
Receptionist: Hello. Royal Imperial Hotel.
Anna: Erm... hello… I want to… I want to complain.
Receptionist: Really? About what exactly?
Anna: Your hotel… Well, I mean, a room I booked for my boss. Room 101. I’m very disappointed with your service.
Receptionist: And why’s that then?
Anna: Well, the room isn’t like the one I booked. It’s just not good enough.
Receptionist: Hmm. Let’s have a look at the booking… well your boss got a bed… and breakfast too… a continental breakfast in fact.
Anna: But the room just didn’t meet his expectations… hello?
Denise: Give me the phone Anna, I’ll deal with this. Now hello Miss…?
Receptionist: Miss Fit.
Denise: Miss Fit? This is the office assis- I mean Manager here. This isn’t good enough. My colleague has made it quite clear that the room did not meet our requirements and I would like you to resolve this matter as quickly as possible or I will have to cancel our reservation.
Receptionist: Sadly, we have no other twin rooms available and anyway…
Denise: Alright, I’d like to speak to your manager please. Really!
Narrator: Good old Denise. I can tell she’s done this before but will talking to the manager really sort things out? Let’s remind ourselves of some of the phrases you can use when you need to complain:
I’m very disappointed with your service.
The standard of service is not good enough.
The room I booked did not meet my expectations.
And to get things sorted you could say:
I would like this matter resolved as quickly as possible.
Or:
I would like to cancel my reservation and get a full refund.
Let’s see if Denise has sorted things out?
Paul: So have you managed to sort out Mr Socrates?
Denise: Oh yes, Anna’s got him a new room.
Paul: Thanks Anna, I’ll let him know. And what about the orange juice?
Anna: Errr…
Denise: Freshly squeezed, every morning!
Paul: Oh golly gosh, that reminds me, we need some here in the office. He’s going to be here any minute and he says he’s got some important news for us.
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