BEP 170 – Gặp gỡ với một nhà cung cấp (Phần 1)

This is the first of a three-part Business English Pod lesson about meeting with a vendor, or potential supplier.

When you meet with a vendor to discuss a proposal, it’s partly about getting information and partly about negotiating better terms. You may be meeting with several vendors who are bidding on the same job. You want to make sure you understand each proposal and can have confidence in each vendor’s ability to deliver. You’ll also want to get the best terms possible in the deal. Then you can make a wise decision about who deserves the contract.

Trong bài học này, we’ll look at using probing questions to dig for more information, ensuring vendor expertise by asking about past experience, asking leading questions, and confirming information. We’ll also see how a vendor attempts to address the client’s concerns.

Trong cuộc đối thoại hôm nay, we’ll hear Steve, who works for a company that wants to hire someone to run Business English training courses for its employees. Steve is meeting with Karen, a potential vendor, who works for Lexis Training Solutions.

Câu hỏi nghe

1. What are Lexis Training Solutionsstrengths?
2. What are Steve’s biggest concerns in this meeting?
3. Why does Karen say that each company is unique?

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BEP 152 – Đưa tin xấu: Sa thải (Phần 2)

Đây là phần thứ hai trong loạt bài Tiếng Anh thương mại gồm hai phần về việc đưa ra tin xấu và thảo luận về việc sa thải.

Khi nhân viên bị sa thải, họ thường có thắc mắc về điều gì sẽ xảy ra tiếp theo. Ngày cuối cùng của họ là khi nào? Họ có thể mong đợi sự hỗ trợ gì? Và gói trợ cấp thôi việc thì sao? Gói bồi thường này thường bao gồm cả tiền và một số lợi ích mở rộng, nhưng khác nhau giữa các công ty hoặc thậm chí từ nhân viên này sang nhân viên khác.

Trong bài học này, chúng tôi sẽ đề cập đến ngôn ngữ bạn có thể sử dụng sau khi nhân viên được thông báo về việc sa thải. Chúng ta sẽ tìm cách giải thích điều gì sẽ xảy ra tiếp theo và cách giải thích gói thôi việc. Chúng ta cũng sẽ nói về cách thể hiện sự đồng cảm và hỗ trợ nhân viên bị sa thải.

Trong tập cuối, chúng tôi đã gặp Angela, một người quản lý tại một khu nghỉ dưỡng và David, bếp trưởng tại Zapata's, một nhà hàng ở khu nghỉ dưỡng sắp đóng cửa. Angela đã nói với David rằng anh ấy sẽ bị sa thải. Bây giờ họ sẽ thảo luận chi tiết.

Câu hỏi nghe

1. Kể tên hai phần trong gói trợ cấp thôi việc của David.
2. Điều gì sẽ xảy ra với bảo hiểm y tế của David?
3. Angela đề nghị giúp đỡ David tìm việc làm như thế nào?

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BEP 151 – Đưa tin xấu: Sa thải (Phần 1)

This is the first of a two-part Business English Pod series on giving bad news and layoffs.

If a person getslaid off”, it means they will lose their job. But it’s not the same as being fired. Layoffs usually occur because of outside forces. A poor economy might cause a company to reduce its staff. Or changes in the industry may make some types of jobs unnecessary. After a merger, there might be redundancies, or duplicates. Two people may be doing the same type of job. If the company only needs one person in that position, the other could be laid off.

Nobody likes giving bad news. And a conversation about layoffs can become awkward and emotional. Vì vậy trong bài học này, we’ll talk about ways to prepare an employee for bad news so that you can soften the shock. We’ll also cover ways to get to the point and how to respond to an angry or emotional employee. Cuối cùng, we’ll go over some language to clearly explain the reasons for a layoff.

Angela and David work at a hotel resort that is having some financial difficulties. Angela is a manager and David is the head chef at Zapata’s, one of the resort’s restaurants. không may, Angela has to tell David he’s being laid off.

Câu hỏi nghe

1. Why has management decided to close 2 restaurants?
2. What type of food does Zapata’s serve?
3. Đặc biệt, why is Zapata’s closing?

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BEP 148 – Làm thế nào để yêu cầu tăng lương (2)

Đây là phần thứ hai của hai phần Business English Pod series on how to ask for a pay raise.

Asking for a pay raise is a two-step process. Before any discussion of compensation begins, it’s important to state your case and demonstrate why you deserve a raise. Let your boss know of your achievements and your value to the company.

The second part involves negotiating. This is the time to start talking about specific numbers and benefits, but it must be handled diplomatically. You’ll need to outline what you want, acknowledge the other party’s concerns and bargain for the best deal.

Trong tập cuối, we listened to Ryan, a salesman at an industrial supply company called Pylon, present his case to his boss, Jacob. Ryan pointed out that his relationship with Alliance Builders brought in more sales overall. He also took on some web design work in addition to his sales duties. Hiện nay, Ryan and Jacob are ready to start negotiating Ryan’s compensation.

Câu hỏi nghe

1. How much does Ryan think he should receive for the web design work? Why?
2. Why can’t Jacob give Ryan the amount of money he wants?
3. What do Jacob and Ryan agree to in regard to Alliance Builders?

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BEP 147 – Làm thế nào để yêu cầu tăng lương (1)

This is the first of a two-part Business English Pod series on how to ask for a pay raise.

Asking for a pay raise makes many people uncomfortable, but it’s most definitely to our benefit to make the effort.

Getting a raise is more than just asking, though. Before the discussion can start, you need to prepare. Make a list of your achievements and quantify them with numbers and examples, if you can. It’s also helpful to get an idea of how your compensation compares to industry averages. You can easily find this information online or at the library. Remember that there can be more to compensation than salary, like health insurance, retirement plans, and stock options.

Hôm nay, we’ll listen as Ryan, a salesman at an industrial supply company called Pylon, discusses his salary with Jacob, his boss. Ryan would like a pay raise, but first, he needs to show Jacob why he deserves one. Notice how Ryan has thoroughly prepared for this meeting and is able to provide specific examples to support his case.

Câu hỏi nghe

1. Is Ryan is happy with his job? What reasons does he give?
2. Why is Ryan’s relationship with Alliance Builders important?
3. What is the difference in the pay structure for web design and sales work differ?

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