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BEP 36 ADV (Transcript) – Presentations: Question and Answer (Part 1)

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Today, we’re going to take another look at making presentations in English with the first in a two-part series focused on question and answer – popularly referred to as Q & A.

This listening is from the Q & A session that follows on from our previous episode on closing presentations BEP 33. It takes place during a meeting of senior sales and marketing staff at Harper-Tolland, a global producer of special purpose steel. As we begin, Nick Fisher, the European sales director, is just finishing his presentation.

BEP 36: Study Notes.

ESL Business News 07 (Transcript) – Indian Economic Growth

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Today’s Business English News podcast comes from an article on the recent positive statements by the CEO of Infosys on the future of India’s economy.

India’s economy has long been overshadowed by the rapid rise of China and SE Asia. More recently though, attention has started to turn to India, who’s strong economic growth and skilled workforce have spurred interest. Many economists are now predicting steady growth at 8% per year with India set to become a 1 trillion dollar economy by 2008.

We use this article to look at some of the English words and expressions you can use to talk about economic trends and human resources. The transcript and vocabulary notes for this Business English News podcast are available here:
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BEP 35 INT – Meetings: Clarifying Meaning

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In BEP 34, we talked about clarifying what was said, for example, “What did you just say? I didn’t catch that.”

In today’s Business English Pod show, we’ll look at clarifying what was meant, for example, “What do you mean by that?” or “What I’m trying to say is …”. Clarifying the meaning is an important part of all communication because it helps us avoid misunderstanding.

BEP 35: Study Notes.

BEP 34 INT – Meetings: Clarifying What Was Said

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This is the first in a two-part Business English Podcast series on clarifying. To clarify means to make clear.

Today we’ll look at phrases and skills for clarifying what was said. For example, “I didn’t quite catch that. Could you say that again?” This is useful when you don’t hear clearly or when someone speaks too fast.

Then, in the second podcast, we’ll be looking at language for clarifying what was meant, for instance “What exactly do you mean by that?”

The listening today is from a shipping company. You’ll hear Wim Zeldenhuis and Andre De Vries in Rotterdam call their American colleague Benny McClenahan in Boston.

BEP 34: Study Notes.