2007年4月29日星期日

BECS # 9 - 语言点 biz - productivity

Productivity = 生產力


Example conversation:


Cindy: Hello Boyd. How are you?

Boyd: Great. And you?

Cindy: Good. I am excited about the proposed training program. How about you?

Boyd: Well, I am concerned about the lost productivity if we all go on training for a day. I don't think we can afford that.

Cindy: Point well taken. However, we have to take the time to train now to be more productive in the future.








Audio as well:






2007年4月28日星期六

BECS # 8 - 语言点 biz - multitask

Key term:

Multitask = 多任务; 多重工作; 多工

Example conversation:

Boss: How is your workload these days?

You: Well, I am a bit overloaded. I am constantly having to multitask. Answering phones, replying to e-mails, attending meetings. I'd say I am too busy for any new work.









And the audio: