Functioning in Business
Radio English Course
Week 1-12, Week 14-26
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Program Guide Weeks 1-2 Introductions |
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| Focus on Functions | Culture Tip | ||
| Week 1 | What is a Language Function? I'd like a glass of water, please. (Request) |
First and Last Names in Business | |
| Business Introductions My name is Dennis Chang. |
Introducing Yourself in Business | ||
| Talking about Education I studied at Columbia University. |
Finding a Job in the United States | ||
| Week 2 | Talking about Job Responsibilities My main job is to reduce production costs. |
Changing Jobs in the United States | |
| Talking about Job History I was an assistant manager at a food processing plant. |
Work and Leisure in the United States | ||
| Asking Personal Questions How do you like living in Philadelphia? |
Women in the Workforce in the US | ||
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Functioning in Business Weeks 3-4 Checking In |
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| Focus on Functions | Culture Tip | ||
| Week 3 |
Making a Hotel Reservation I'd like to make a reservation, please. |
Hotel Check-in and Check-out | |
| Confirming Information What was the price of the room again? |
Complaining about a Problem in a Hotel | ||
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Confirming a Reservation |
Avoiding Problems with Hotel Reservations | ||
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Clarifying I see that you have a room reserved through the 4th. |
Extra Charges in Hotels | |
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Requesting Politely I wonder if you could help me with my bags. |
Tipping in Hotels | ||
| Refusing I'm afraid that isn't possible. |
Credit Cards and Checks | ||
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Functioning in Business Weeks 5-6 Making an Appointment |
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| Focus on Functions | Culture Tip | ||
| Week 5 |
Making an Appointment |
Talking to a Phone Receptionist | |
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Suggesting |
Small Talk on the Telephone | ||
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Accepting a Suggestion |
Suggesting a Meeting Time | ||
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Negotiating a Meeting Time |
Rejecting a Suggestion Suggesting an Alternative |
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Ending a Conversation |
Confirming the Time and Place of a Meeting | ||
| Leaving a Message Could you please ask him to call me back? |
Confirming a Message | ||
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Functioning in Business Weeks 7-8 Confirming Plans |
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| Focus on Functions | Culture Tip | ||
| Week 7 |
Making a Restaurant Reservation I'd like to reserve a table. |
Making and Changing a Restaurant Reservation | |
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Confirming Are you still free at 11:00? |
Status in American Business | ||
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Refusing I'm sorry but Mr. Malone is busy. |
Offices and Status | ||
| Week 8 |
Offering an Opinion I think that's a wonderful idea. |
Corporate Structure | |
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Disagreeing Politely I understand your reservations, but... |
Disagreeing with the Boss | ||
| Stalling Let's discuss it tomorrow. |
Corporate Communication | ||
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Functioning in Business Weeks 9-10 An Important Introduction |
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| Focus on Functions | Culture Tip | ||
| Week 9 |
Introducing Someone Else This is our Vice President, Shirley Graham. |
Business Introductions | |
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Introducing Yourself I'm Sandra Powers. |
Silence in Business Conversations | ||
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Interrupting I'm sorry to interrupt. |
Interrupting Politely | ||
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| Week 10 |
Offering Would you like to start with some coffee? |
Choice in American Culture | |
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Confirming Understanding You mean like a bonus? |
Confirming Understanding | ||
| Conceding a Point You have a good point. |
Differences of Opinions in a Negotiation | ||
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Functioning in Business Weeks 11-12 A Business Lunch |
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| Focus on Functions | Culture Tip | ||
| Week 11 |
Offering Would anyone like dessert? |
American Business Lunches | |
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Asking Permission Do you mind if I smoke? |
Smoking | ||
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Clarifying Let me clarify that a little. |
Stating Opinions | ||
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Promising I'll have the report ready for you tomorrow. |
Keeping Promises | |
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Summarizing To summarize, there are still problems with the delivery date. |
Confirming Understanding | ||
| Showing Appreciation We really appreciate your business. |
Tipping in American Restaurants | ||
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Functioning in Business Week 13 Review |
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