In this Business English Podcast, we’ll be looking at the language used to make appointments on the telephone.

The language topics we’ll cover include stating the relationship, requesting a meeting and talking about the purpose of meeting, and discussing your schedule. We’ll also examine suggesting a meeting time, politely agreeing and disagreeing, and creating goodwill.

Listening Questions:

1) Where and when does Gordon say he met Penny?

Gordon says he met Penny last week at the “Inter-Asian Connections Conference” in Dubai.

2) When does Gordon suggest meeting with Penny?

Gordon suggests meeting on Tuesday or Wednesday.

3) Why does he want to meet with Penny?

Gordon wants to meet with Penny to discuss possibilities for investment and to visit a couple factories, if possible.

4) What time do they finally agree on?

The arrange to meet on Wednesday, in the afternoon.

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