This is the first in a series of Business English Practice Pods that review and extend the language that is covered in the regular podcast. Practice pod dialogs will revise key language but in different situations. Also, they give you more opportunities to practice what you’ve learned.
We’ll hear several phrases from Sports Idioms 1 & 2, plus a few new ones, being used in a new context – a business meeting.
The idiomatic expressions we feature in Sports Idioms 1 & 2 relate to popular sports in the USA, particularly baseball and American football. In business, competition is often understood in terms of athletic competition. That’s why there are so many sports idioms in business English.
Listening Quiz (Click a question to see the answer):
1) Do Jan and Jen think Accent’s takeover of TelStar was a good idea?
2) Why was there a delay in the takeover?
1) Who is McConnel and what do Jan and Jen think of him?
2) What do Jen and Jan say about Accent’s future in American market?
Today, more than ever business success requires intercultural awareness and effective cross cultural communication skills.Working, meeting, dealing, entertaining, negotiating and corresponding with colleagues or clients from different cultures can be full of obstacles. One wrong move or basic misunderstanding could ruin or delay months of work.Understanding and appreciating intercultural differences promotes clearer communication, breaks down barriers, builds trust, strengthens relationships, opens business opportunities.Follow this link for great tips on business etiquette, customs and protocol for doing business worldwide: www.executiveplanet.comTranscript & Study Notes.
