China troubles with the podcast

It appears that the Chinese censors are blocking this Web site and I have been very sick. If I can get these problems solved, I will start the podcast again.

BECS # 7 - 语言点 biz - checking in for a flight

登机手续的英文.

Example conversation:

Mr. Chen: Hello. I'd like to check in for flight number 12 to New York.

B. Very well. May I see your passport and ticket please?

Mr. Chen: Yes, here you are. Here are my passport and a print out of my e-ticket.

B. Very good Mr. Chen. Would you prefer an aisle or window seat?

Mr. Chen: I would prefer an aisle seat.

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有问题收听吗?

如果您有问题收听我的播客,其中一个好办法是利用苹果电脑 iTunes 软件来自动地下载. Search within the iTunes directory for "Business English" -- this podcast is already in the directory.

BECS # 6 - 语言点 biz - compensation

How to discuss compensation in English. 怎么面试时讨论酬劳问题.

Example conversation:

A. Well, Ms. Wang, do you have any more questions?

B. In fact, I do. Could you give me some indication of the compensation package?

A. Ah. Yes. Of course. Are you referring to salary, stock options, retirement schemes or other?

B. Well, I would actually like to learn about all of your policies as related to these compensation issues.

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BECS # 5 - 语言点 biz - weekend

星期五来的时候,西方人在公司都会问彼此 "周末有什么计划?" 听今天的播客了解怎么回答.

Example conversation:

A. What are your plans for the weekend? / What'll you be doing this weekend?

B. I'll be watching the game. / I'll be hiking. / We'll go shopping. / I'm not sure. / How about you? And you? What about you?



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BECS # 4 - 语言点 biz - glass ceiling

Lesson # 4 (第四堂课):

glass ceiling = 玻璃天花板 = 女性升迁的障碍

Example conversation:

American businesswoman:

Do you feel there is a glass ceiling in China?

Chinese businesswoman:

Yes, there is. Let me tell you about it.

OR

No, there isn't. Because, in my experience...



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BECS # 3 语言点 biz - traction

Lesson # 3 (第三堂课):

traction = 牵引力

"to gain traction"

Example conversation:

A: How are things recently?

B. Excellent. We've hit quite a few milestones. We've had some R&D breakthroughs recently. Sales are up and costs are down. Overall, you could say our firm has gained a lot of traction.



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BECS # 2 - 语言点 biz - dog food

Lesson # 2 (第二堂课):

"吃自己产生的狗食" = "Eating our own dog food"

Example conversation:

Chinese person: Hello! Would you like to learn more about our product?

Foreign buyer: Well, for one thing, do you eat your own dog food?

Chinese person: Of course! In terms of our product, we definitely eat our own dog food. Let me tell you more about our internal success with our product.


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BECS # 1 - 语言点 biz - Feedback!

Please give me your feedback on this lesson!

Boyd


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