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The Functioning in Business radio course will help you learn American business English through listening to business meetings and discussions and to interviews with American business people.
With your radio host, Elizabeth Moore, you will follow the story of an important business trip. You will listen to conversations which introduce vocabulary and expressions used to conduct business in English. You will also listen to Business Dialogs which present many kinds of business situations.
Our business and culture expert, Gary Engleton, will offer Culture Tips about American business culture. Gary will also focus on important language functions used in business and social situations.
This week on Functioning in Business, Charles Blake of International Robotics speaks with Michael Epstein on the phone. Mr. Epstein has decided to leave Advanced Technologies. He is going to work for another high-tech company, Data Systems, Inc.
| Mr. Epstein: | Last week I was offered a position at Data Systems, Inc. |
| Mr. Blake: | Well, congratulations! |
| Mr. Epstein: | Thanks. But the reason I'm calling you is that I'll be working on a new project. It's very similar to the one I was working on before. In fact, there's a good chance that we'll be interested in your technology. |
| Mr. Blake: | Well, that's great news. I'll be looking forward to hearing from you. |
| Mr. Epstein: | If you could keep me informed of any new developments, I'd really appreciate it. |
| Mr. Blake: | I'll certainly do that. |
"What do American companies do to attract new employees?"
In America today, companies have to compete with each other to hire the most qualified employees. This is especially true in high-tech industries. People with up-to-date knowledge can get very attractive offers.
Signing bonuses are becoming more common. That means that you get a large amount of money when you accept a job offer. It is also common for companies to offer stock or stock options to new employees. If you get stock in the company, you own part of the company.
Many companies today realize that their greatest strength is the people who work for the company. That's why they want to hire the very best people.
If you have questions about American business and culture, write to gary@dyned.com.
Vickie Helms is interviewing for a job at Nolton Publishing, Inc. She is speaking with Nick Colson, manager of the Editorial Department.
| Mr. Colson: | From your resume, it looks like you've changed jobs three times in two years. |
| Ms. Helms: | Yes, I've been trying to find a job where I can become an editor. At my last three jobs, I did some editing. But I was considered more of an administrative assistant. |
| Mr. Colson: | So that's why you've decided to apply here? |
| Ms. Helms: | Yes, and I believe that I have the editing skills you need. |
| Mr. Colson: | What kinds of things have you edited? |
| Ms. Helms: | Well, I've worked on a wide variety of projects. At Harrison Publishing, I worked mostly on children's books. And at Bock's Books, I was in the reference department. |
| Mr. Colson: | I see. Your degree is in Business, isn't it? |
| Ms. Helms: | Yes, but I did a minor in Journalism. And I worked as an editor on the school newspaper. |
| Mr. Colson: | Well, Vickie, I'll have to think this over and give you a call. In the meantime, I'd like to look at some samples of your work. |
| Ms. Helms: | Sure. I've got some samples right here. |
Functioning in Business will teach you about how to use English in business and social situations.
This week's lessons include a number of expressions that you can use at the end of a conversation. Here are some examples:
Listen to Functioning in Business on the Voice of America radio network, then answer this week's question.
What will Mr. Blake and Mr. Epstein do the next time they get together?
Send your answer to max@dyned.com.
Last week's Question of the Week: Where does Mr. Blake live?
Answer: Mr. Blake lives in Beijing, China, with his wife and family.
Each week you will receive e-mail Study Tips, news, and activities. Join today!
The Functioning in Business radio course is based on DynEd's Functioning in Business courseware and the Functioning in Business textbook, by P. Lance Knowles and Francis Bailey, published by Longman.
For more information about DynEd courseware, contact sales@dyned.com.
If you have any questions or comments,write to elizabeth@dyned.com.
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