Category Archives: Advanced

BEP 98 ADV (Study Notes) – Negotiation Strategy 1

Today’s Business English Podcast is the first in a two-part series on the fundamentals of negotiation strategy. Over the coming months we’ll explore the language of negotiating in English in a series of podcasts that look at several typical business negotiations and the language used in each stage of the negotiating process.

We’ll be hearing an interview with experienced management consultant Brian Fields. Brian discusses key concepts and important strategic considerations for negotiating in English.
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BEP 95 ADV (Study Notes & Activities) – Resolving Conflict 2

This is the second in a two-part series on resolving conflict, in which we’ve been focusing on solving everyday disagreements in the office. Ben, a new training specialist at a manufacturing company, feels that he is doing an unfair share (that is, too much) of the work in his department. Gerry, Ben’s manager, talks with him to solve the problem.
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BEP 91 ADV – Job Interviews: Questions for the Interviewer

In this Business English Podcast, we’ll focus on how to handle the question: “Do you have any questions for me?” We’ll talk about what interviewers expect from you and we’ll emphasize the importance of preparation. We’ll also study how you can use this opportunity to “interview the interviewer” – that is, to find out whether the company is a good fit for you. Meanwhile, we’ll talk about how, for the interviewer, this is a chance to put your company in the best possible light.

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