This is the first in a two-part Business English Pod series on working in multicultural teams.
在現今世界裡, it’s common to work with people from different cultures. And since effective business depends on clear communication, it’s important to consider different aspects of culture. Your colleagues may do business differently than you do. 所以, knowing more about intercultural communication can help your work go more smoothly and avoid any misunderstandings.
在這一集, we’ll go over some points to consider for working in a multicultural team. We’ll look at general business culture, specific business customs, levels of formality, and local cultural awareness. And since food is often served in business settings, we’ll talk about that, too.
We’ll be listening to, a manager at a biotechnology company based in the United States. Although Ming is originally from China, he has worked for many years at the head office in New York and is now heading to Brazil to manage a team of international researchers. 在這一集, Ming is preparing for his trip by talking to a colleague, Tanya, who lived and worked in Brazil for 3 年份.
聽力問題:
1. What has Ming heard about Curitiba? 2. What does Tanya say about relationships in Brazil? 3. What honorary title does Ming ask about?
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. 也, they give you more opportunities to practice what you’ve learned.
– to play ball – to stall for time – to keep/have one’s eye on the ball – to step up to the plate
We’ll see how these idioms are useful in a different context, a business meeting. After the dialog, we’ll hear some further example phrases and then have a chance to practice using these idioms. 仁, Ken and Ryan of Ambient are in a marketing meeting discussing Accent’s recent buyout of Telstar.
