*更新:A new version ofBEP 15is available here. The new version includes a new recording of the explanations and greatly improved audio for the dialog and examples.
Problems, and more problems. Sometimes business seems to be all about dealing with problems. And when dealing with problems in a second language over the telephone, we need to be especially careful in our discussions, since we cannot see the reactions of the other party.
In today’s Business English Podcast we’ll listen to business people discussing a delivery problem over the phone. 然後, we’ll review the language that is used to establish relationships, 討論問題並就解決方案達成協議.
In this Business English podcast we look at the language of signposting.
Signposting is informing listeners about what is to be presented in a presentation, and constantly informing listeners as to where they are during that presentation. The term “signposting” comes from signs posted on street corners, which tell travelers where they are and where they are going.
在對話方塊中, we’ll hear the middle of a presentation about sales performance. As you, listen focus on the phrases the presenter uses to signpost the structure of his talk.
Making a good introduction to your presentation is key to getting your audience’s attention. This Business English Podcast episode looks at the language used in making an internal presentation during a videoconference and particularly the language used to make your introduction.