Witamy ponownie w Business English Pod na dzisiejszą lekcję idiomy biznesowe w języku angielskim związany z technologia.
The world of tech has given rise to a host of new słownictwo and terminology. Think about a phrase like “to reboot,” which originally referred to restarting a computer but is now commonly used to mean starting over in any context. Idioms like that highlight how mastering language goes beyond just grammar.
Rzeczywiście, many language learners spend a lot of time trying to figure out the nuts and bolts of a language. By that I mean the grammar, writing system, sounds, and basic vocabulary of a language. The thing is, once we’ve got the nuts and bolts, it can feel like our progress stalls. Getting to the next level requires you to move beyond basic vocabulary and master expressions like idioms.
Na przykład, a second ago, I mentioned the “nuts and bolts” of language. Nuts and bolts are a way of connecting things made of metal. So why am I using those words when I talk about language? Because “nuts and bolts” is used as an idiom to refer to the basic parts or pieces of something. And with technology as such an important part of our lives, it’s no wonder we have so many English idioms related to technology.
W tej lekcji, we’ll listen to a conversation at an engineering company. The company is led by Maggie, Antoni, and Finn. They’re talking about how the growth in their company requires upgrades to all their tech systems. W ich dyskusji, they use many idioms related to technology. Sprawdź, czy potrafisz dostrzec niektóre z nich, i wyjaśnimy je później w podsumowaniu.
Pytania do słuchania
1. Near the start of the meeting, what does Finn say he wants to avoid doing?
2. What does Maggie worry might happen if they don’t improve or “level up” their tech systems?
3. What does Antonio say the company did with Zoom not long ago?
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