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The dialogue in this lesson is between two colleagues after a long meeting or negotiation. In this dialogue you will hear new business vocabulary, language to invite someone out informally and language to try and persuade or convince someone to come if they say, “no” to your invitation. This is very common language that can be used between coworkers and friends

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epod_biz145_D31.mp3(6.03mb)

In this podcast Scott and Jessica discuss “downtoning” or speaking diplomatically. Often there are things we want to and have to say but know that it might offend someone. If you are able to tone down your language and speak diplomatically, you’ll be able to express your ideas in a way that someone else will accept.

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epod_biz144_C24.mp3(5.10mb)

Today’s lesson is about scheduling. It is important to be able to arrange a meeting or to talk about your daily schedule so that you can plan things. When describing your schedule and trying to arrange a time for something there are several words and phrases that are commonly used. We will look at some of these today.

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epod_biz128_A51.mp3(8.48mb)

In today’s Business English podcast we are continuing our appointments and meetings lessons. What do you say when you arrive for a meeting? What do receptionists say when a stranger walks into the office? Listen to the podcast, and find out when Helen arrives for her meeting with Mr. Smith.

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epod_biz95_A43.mp3(9.63mb)

In today’s Business English podcast we are going to look at appointments, and how to cancel a meeting, or rearrange a meeting with someone. We are going to listen to Juliette as she calls David and tries to rearrange her appointment for a different time.

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epod_biz91_A42.mp3(9.18mb)

In today’s Business English lesson we are going to look at appointments, and how to arrange a meeting with someone. In the mp3, we will listen to Juliette and David on the telephone. Juliette is Mr. Dempster’s secretary, and she is calling David to make an appointment with her boss, Mr. Wallace. Mr. Wallace is a busy man though!

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epod_biz85_B21.mp3(9.85mb)

In today’s Business English podcast we are going to look at appointments, and how to arrange a meeting with someone. In the mp3, we are going to listen to David and Juliette. Juliette is Mr. Tar’s secretary, and she is calling David to make an appointment with her boss, Mr. Spencer. Unfortunately, they both seem to be very busy men….

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epod_biz84_A39.mp3(12.44mb)

Today’s Business English lesson is about appointments, and how to arrange an appointment to meet someone. In the podcast, Juliette is making a call to another company. She wants to make an appointment for her boss to have a meeting with Mr. Green. Unfortunately, Mr. Green is a very busy man!

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epod_biz83_D10.mp3(10.10mb)