2008年4月4日星期五

BECS#29 - 语言点 biz - 商业英文第29课 - Empowerment

Key phrases:

to empower

empowerment

employee empowerment

employee empowerment policy

ownership

organizational behavior

human resources

Example sentences:

We really need to empower our workers to do the task / work.

Who owns this project?







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2008年2月11日星期一

BECS # 28 - 语言点 biz - Recession

Key phrases:

recession

depression

economic stimulus package

Example conversation:

Reporter: President Bush, what are you going to do about the recession?

Bush: Recession? Well, we're not in a recession yet. The US economy is very resilient, very flexible and very strong. I trust the American people to make this right.

Reporter: But what are you going to do about it?

Bush: Well, I am working with Congress on a very strong economic stimulus package. With this economic stimulus package, we will be sure to have a fighting chance against the recession.

Reporter: Sir, but isn't it a depression?


Bush: Oh no. Certainly not a depression! Maybe, just maybe, a recession. But I think we are worrying too much.

Reporter: Thank you, Mr. President.

Bush: You're welcome.





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Direct downloads of MP3s

I finally figured out how to host MP3 files of my classes on this Web site. And, I have provided links at the end of each class that will allow you to download these files directly for your listening and sharing pleasure. I am providing these on a creative commons basis -- so share with anyone, just don't make a profit off of them.

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2008年1月21日星期一

BECS#27 - 语言点 biz - 商业英文第27课 - New Year's Resolutions

Key phrase:

New Year's resolutions

to make New Year's resolutions

Example conversation:

Fred: Hi John, how are you?

John: Great Fred. Happy New Year!

Fred: Happy New Year to you too!

John: So, Fred, what are your New Year's resolutions?

Fred: Well, I have made a resolution to lose weight and to be more efficient here at work. How about you?

John: My resolution is to learn a new language. I think I am going to try to learn Chinese.

Fred: Chinese? That's very difficult!

John: Yes, I think so. But I am going to try my best.

Fred: OK, well, Happy New Year again!

John: Same to you!







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2008年1月6日星期日

BECS # 26 - Happy Christmas / New Year! - 语言点 biz - 商业英文第26课

Key phrases:

Happy New Year

holiday

Merry Christmas = Happy Christmas

Merry = Happy

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!





2007年12月3日星期一

Cherry Cheng's English lesson 001 A - 秧秧教英语之《欲望都市》篇001A

I am cooperating with Ms. Cherry Cheng who has some great videos for Chinese students of English. I'll be embedding her videos here and on YuYan.biz .