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Learn English 56 - Communication Skills EF podEnglish improves your English with bite-sized 5 minute videos. Perfect for beginners, intermediate and advanced students, these video lessons are as good as having an English teacher in your pocket! Created by EF & Englishtown, the world's largest language school with over 400 schools in over 50 countries worldwide. For more video podEnglish lessons, visit www.ef.com/podenglish. Enjoy! Tags: EF English video lessons lesson podEnglish pod learn speak free communications skills |
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Learn English 40 - Travelling EF podEnglish improves your English with bite-sized 5 minute videos. Perfect for beginners, intermediate and advanced students, these video lessons are as good as having an English teacher in your pocket! Created by EF & Englishtown, the world's largest language school with over 400 schools in over 50 countries worldwide. For more video podEnglish lessons, visit www.ef.com/podenglish. Enjoy! Tags: EF podEnglish travel English video lessons lesson pod learn speak free |
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Learn English 58 - Office Gossip Focus: Talking about Differences Language: Direct and indirect speech NICK: Aelred... I need to talk to you about something. AELRED: What's on your mind, Nick? Sit down. NICK: Well, it's about Bill and Kirsten. Kirsten and Bill are dating. AELRED: Really? I didn't know. So, what's the problem? NICK: Well, it's just unprofessional... I mean, when they meet in the hallway, they kiss each other...and she's always giggling. Giggle, giggle, giggle... You know, I think she's the problem. AELRED: And you say everyone knows about this? NICK: Umm, yeah... it's a major topic of conversation at lunch time. Nobody respects her anymore. I think you should talk to her about it. AELRED: Well, I do have meetings scheduled with both of them tomorrow. It's the end of the year; it's time for the annual review. NICK: OK. I hope you don't think I'm gossiping about it, but I am a little concerned. AELRED: I'll take care of it. Thank you, Nick. Tags: language media computer science communications studying lesson lessons love office job gossip |
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Learn English 77 - Studying english Focus: discourse markers Language: well / hmmm / Errr / for example / EXAMINER: OK. Let me start by asking you a little about yourself. Why are you studying English? STUDENT: Mainly because English allows me to communicate with people from all over the world, and I hope to study abroad and maybe even work in an English-speaking country one day. EXAMINER: So where do you hope to study? STUDENT: Well, I've applied to several places in the States, and one in England. EXAMINER: And what would you like to study? STUDENT: Well, I'm interested in reading, so maybe I'll study English Literature. I'm also quite interested in Linguistics, so maybe I'll study languages as well. EXAMINER: Okay. So you are interested in the different variations of English spoken around the world. Can you tell me some of the differences between American and British English? STUDENT: Well, one example.... The present perfect tense is less commonly used in American English. For example a British speaker will say "Have you eaten?", but an American speaker will say "Did you eat?" EXAMINER: Good. Can you think of anything else? STUDENT: Well, there are many variations in vocabulary. For example... Tags: English video lessons lesson podEnglish pod learn speak free language communications humanities business social science physical performing arts medicine media computer visual |
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Learn English 75 - Getting Help Focus: pronunciation of words starting with /h/ Language: hit-and-run, auxiliary verb DO for emphasis, this is the last thing I need right now GREG: Are you Ok? VIVIAN: A big truck came out of now where, hit my car and then drove away. Everything is such a mess! How could this have happened? GREG: Take it easy, ok? .Have you called the police? VIVIAN: No, in the confusion, I forgot. I can't believe this! I just spent $500 on repairs last week! GREG: Are you ok? You aren't hurt? VIVIAN: No, that's a relief . . . but my neck does hurt. GREG: Maybe you are hurt. All right we are going to call the hospital just in case VIVIAN: Why me? Why couldn't that truck have hit someone else? This is the last thing I need right now. 911: 911. How can I help you? GREG: I'd like to report a hit and run car accident. My friend has just had her car wrecked and she might be hurt 911: Ok sir. What's the address? GREG: It's 119 East Main Street. Please hurry! Tags: English study lessons lesson learn speak language communications social science business computer |
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Learn English 74 - Investor Focus: Defining relative clauses Language: Relative pronouns MICHELLE: Hello. GREG: Hi, Michelle. MICHELLE: Oh, hi Greg. What's up? GREG: I just got an e-mail from our investor Mr. Fernandez. He wanted me to thank you for showing him around last week. Did he get to see everything that he wanted? MICHELLE: Yeah, he was really interested in checking out the factories that are making the new line of cars, so I took him out there and George, the plant manager, gave him a tour. GREG: Good. Did he visit the research and development offices? MICHELLE: Yes, we spent a full day there. Mr. Fernandez spoke with an R and D engineer who developed the new engine for us last year. GREG: What was the name of that engineer you spoke with? MICHELLE: Jim Landers, I think. GREG: Is Jim the one who has an Australian accent? He's kind of a tall guy . . . the one who has a beard, right? MICHELLE: Yes, that's the one. Do you know him? GREG: Yes, he's one of our best engineers. He helped set up the new plant. I'm glad Mr. Fernandez could meet him. MICHELLE: Yeah, me too. Anyway, after touring R and D and the factories, I brought Mr. Fernandez to the head offices where we met up with the CFO and a few of the board of directors. GREG: And everything went smoothly? MICHELLE: Yeah, he seemed to be very pleased with what he saw and very excited about our new projects. He said that he'll make the final decision next week. Tags: English lessons lesson pod learn speak free communications language math business studying |
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Learn English 72 - Travel Focus: Improving Listening Skills Language: Communication of details ANNA: Excuse me, I have to leave early. COLIN: OK. How come? ANNA: It's my niece. She's at the airport. She's on her way to Japan. She said the travel agent gave her the wrong itinerary. She said she has to make three connections to get to Japan, and it will take two days to fly there. COLIN: It's gonna take two days? What's the problem? ANNA: She has to fly to Rome, then Paris, then Singapore and finally Japan. COLIN: Really? She's going to Paris, and she needs to change planes in Rome and then Singapore? ANNA: No, it's Rome first and then Paris second. COLIN: That doesn't make any sense. That's a bad itinerary. Why do you have to go to the airport? ANNA: She told me she has to pay a $100 fee to change her ticket. She doesn't have any money. COLIN: It sounds like she didn't prepare very well, doesn't it? ANNA: No, she didn't. But she is a teenager, and she hasn't traveled before. But unless she changes her ticket before her departure. . . she'll go to Rome, and she won't be able to get a direct flight to Japan. COLIN: Why not just call the travel agent? ANNA: It's 6:15. They close at 6:00. COLIN: Well, hurry up. You don't want to get there after they've made the boarding announcements. Tags: English video lessons lesson podEnglish pod learn speak free communications business language humanities health athletics engineering computer science economics media math performing arts visual |
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Learn English 71 - Laws and Courts Focus: Understanding the Law and Courts Language: Legal terminology LAWYER: Good afternoon, Mrs. Johnston. I see you've injured your arm. How did that happen? CARLA: I was knocked down by a driver several days ago, and I broke my wrist. I'm afraid I'll be off work for three months or more. LAWYER: How inconvenient. Can I help you in any way? CARLA: I hope so. I'd like to sue the driver for lost earnings. The police have charged him with reckless driving. LAWYER: OK. I'll need to take detailed notes about the accident. Are there any witnesses? CARLA: Yes. Two people gave statements to the police saying that the man was driving too fast. LAWYER: That's very good. I can put together a case for you before the trial. CARLA: Can you explain the court proceedings to me? LAWYER: You will appear before the court and be cross-examined by the defense lawyers. You may also be asked to identify the defendant. As the lawyer for the prosecution, I will act on your behalf. CARLA: What should I say? LAWYER: Just tell the judge exactly what you saw. Stick to the facts you gave in your statement at the time of the crash. CARLA: And when I've finished? LAWYER: Then, the jury will take your testimony into consideration and reach a verdict. Tags: English lessons lesson pod learn speak free communications business language law lawyer economics |
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Learn English 69 - Interview Focus: Talking about goals Language: Descriptions using compound adjectives CORRINA: Thanks for coming in to talk about the volunteer position. You're an accountant right? BEN: Yes, that's right. I ran an accountancy firm for five years but then I sold the business and now I'm looking for a job to keep me busy during the week. CORRINA: OK, let's start by looking at your CV. Can you tell me what you were responsible for in your previous job? BEN: In the accountancy firm, I managed a small staff and I kept the business running successfully. CORRINA: Right. So you obviously have good leadership ability. What would you say are your main strengths? BEN: Well I'm pretty strong-minded, I'm very hard-working, but I'm also easygoing so I get along with most people. CORRINA: Good. It's important to be warm and friendly if you work with the public. Do you have any special skills? BEN: I'm very computer literate and obviously I have plenty of administrative and financial skills. CORRINA: Excellent. Those are all useful. Now I'd like to ask you what you feel you can bring to our organization. BEN: Well, it's been my goal to contribute more to the community. I'd like to think I could be a useful resource for members of the public and a friendly face to be around. CORRINA: Perfect. The last thing I need to ask you about is your availability. Are there any times you won't be able to work? BEN: Well, my daughter comes to visit on Thursday afternoons, but apart from that, I'm available all week. CORRINA: Thanks very much for coming in Mr Oakes. We'll be in touch early next week. Tags: English lessons lesson learn speak communications language business computer science economic job interview |
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Learn English 68 - Religion ERICA: So what was the most interesting thing you saw on your trip to Asia? JESSICA: Well, in Thailand I saw a Buddhist temple where thousands of monks actually live. ERICA: Fascinating, did you get to talk to any of them? JESSICA: No, they didn't speak English, but I did try sitting and meditating with them. ERICA: I don't know that much about Eastern philosophy or religion. I was brought up Christian. What about yourself? JESSICA: Actually, I'm Jewish. But, my parents always taught me to try and respect and understand other religions. ERICA: I went to Church as a kid, but my parents thought I should choose on my own... what religion to follow when I became a teenager. JESSICA: That's cool. Sounds like both our parents are pretty liberal about religious beliefs. ERICA: So did you celebrate holidays like Christmas? JESSICA: No, not in a spiritual way. But, I do exchange gifts with my friends. ERICA: I guess for a lot of people Christmas isn't much of a religious holiday anymore, is it? JESSICA: Well, the world is changing. A lot of traditional customs and practices are altering or disappearing. ERICA: Do you think religion will cease to be important? JESSICA: Maybe, but religion plays a big part in so many peoples' lives. Just ask the monks! Tags: English video lessons lesson podEnglish pod learn speak free athletics social science communications humanities computer performing arts language |
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Learn English 67 - Technology EF podEnglish improves your English with bite-sized 5 minute videos. Perfect for beginners, intermediate and advanced students, these video lessons are as good as having an English teacher in your pocket! Created by EF & Englishtown, the world's largest language school with over 400 schools in over 50 countries worldwide. For more video podEnglish lessons, visit www.ef.com/podenglish. Enjoy! Tags: English video lessons lesson podEnglish pod learn speak free communications computer science business economics engineering language social physical math media visual arts medicine |
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Learn English 80 - Book Focus: reported speech and difference between say/tell Language: say/tell and "end up" CLERK: Hi, can I help you? CUSTOMER: Yes. I'm looking for something to expand my vocabulary. I bought a few books last year, but they're not very effective. Do you have any suggestions? CLERK: Well, we have some books on tape. You can listen to them and read along. I've heard great things about this series. How about these? CUSTOMER: Yes, that might work. Then I could listen on my way to work. CLERK: And we have English movies on the third floor. Maybe that could help your vocabulary. CUSTOMER: Yes, but I always end up turning the subtitles on. Anyway, thanks for the suggestion. I'll head up there later. CLERK: You know, my son is studying English at school now, and they use a website to study. CUSTOMER: Really? Do you remember the address? CLERK: What did he tell me? I think it's Englishtown.com. He says it's great. Tags: English video lessons lesson podEnglish pod learn speak free communications computer science language media |
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Learn English 10 - Pictures EF podEnglish improves your English with bite-sized 5 minute videos. Perfect for beginners, intermediate and advanced students, these video lessons are as good as having an English teacher in your pocket! Created by EF & Englishtown, the world's largest language school with over 400 schools in over 50 countries worldwide. For more video podEnglish lessons, visit www.ef.com/podenglish. Enjoy! Tags: English video lessons lesson podEnglish pod learn speak free communications computer science language media |
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Learn English 07 - Catering EF podEnglish improves your English with bite-sized 5 minute videos. Perfect for beginners, intermediate and advanced students, these video lessons are as good as having an English teacher in your pocket! Created by EF & Englishtown, the world's largest language school with over 400 schools in over 50 countries worldwide. For more video podEnglish lessons, visit www.ef.com/podenglish. Enjoy! Tags: English video lessons lesson podEnglish pod learn speak free communications language social science media performing arts business computer economics visual |
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Learn English 06 - Like, Love, Hate EF podEnglish improves your English with bite-sized 5 minute videos. Perfect for beginners, intermediate and advanced students, these video lessons are as good as having an English teacher in your pocket! Created by EF & Englishtown, the world's largest language school with over 400 schools in over 50 countries worldwide. For more video podEnglish lessons, visit www.ef.com/podenglish. Enjoy! Tags: English video lessons lesson podEnglish pod learn speak free social science communications language business computer economics media performing arts |
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Learn English 03 - Familes EF podEnglish improves your English with bite-sized 5 minute videos. Perfect for beginners, intermediate and advanced students, these video lessons are as good as having an English teacher in your pocket! Created by EF & Englishtown, the world's largest language school with over 400 schools in over 50 countries worldwide. For more video podEnglish lessons, visit www.ef.com/podenglish. Enjoy! Tags: English video lessons lesson podEnglish pod learn speak free communications language business computer science media performing arts economics social visual |
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Learn English 01 - Introductions EF podEnglish improves your English with bite-sized 5 minute videos. Perfect for beginners, intermediate and advanced students, these video lessons are as good as having an English teacher in your pocket! Created by EF & Englishtown, the world's largest language school with over 400 schools in over 50 countries worldwide. For more video podEnglish lessons, visit www.ef.com/podenglish. Enjoy! Tags: English video lessons lesson podEnglish pod learn speak free social science language communications computer visual arts math media performing |
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Learn English 15 - Talking about the past EF podEnglish improves your English with bite-sized 5 minute videos. Perfect for beginners, intermediate and advanced students, these video lessons are as good as having an English teacher in your pocket! Created by EF & Englishtown, the world's largest language school with over 400 schools in over 50 countries worldwide. For more video podEnglish lessons, visit www.ef.com/podenglish. Enjoy! Tags: English video lessons lesson podEnglish pod learn speak free communications language business computer science visual arts media performing |
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Learn English 36 - School Friends EF podEnglish improves your English with bite-sized 5 minute videos. Perfect for beginners, intermediate and advanced students, these video lessons are as good as having an English teacher in your pocket! Created by EF & Englishtown, the world's largest language school with over 400 schools in over 50 countries worldwide. Subscribe to weekly podEnglish episodes http://www.ef.com/podenglish Enjoy! Tags: English video lessons podEnglish pod learn speak free course EF Englishtown communications business computer science language media performing arts |
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Learn English 78 - Sales Figures Focus: modals Language: should / might JANE: OK. As you can see from my report, we're doing well in most sectors. However, sales in Western Europe are down by five percent since July, so we need to focus on that today. PETER: Almost 30% of our revenue was coming from Western Europe at the start of this year. Now it's closer to 25%. What's the reason? JANE: Well, we decreased our advertising budget by almost half this year. I think that might be reflected in our sales. PETER: I'm not sure about that. Sales figures are up 20% in Spain this quarter and we have almost no advertising coverage there. How do you explain that? JANE: Simple. The sales team in Barcelona is excellent. I think once we establish a stronger training program, sales should pick up in Europe. What other factors do we need to consider? PETER: Well we can't leave out market forces. What effect has the introduction of the euro had on sales? JANE: Well, it's hard to say for sure at this early stage, but software sales in the region are down 3% this quarter, and they're predicted to fall by another 0.5% before the end of the year. PETER: How about Latin America? JANE: Let's see... In Mexico there's been a fifteen percent increase this quarter. PETER: So, would you say Europe was our main area of concern right now? JANE: Yes, definitely. Tags: English video lessons podEnglish pod learn speak free course EF Englishtown communications language business computer science economics performing arts social |
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Learn English 76 - Office Tour Focus: compare quite and rather Language: rhetorical question: do you mind? KATE: Sorry I'm a bit late. The traffic was atrocious CAROLINE: No problem. Well, I'll be showing you around today. Shall we get started? KATE: Let's do it. CAROLINE: As you can see, this is an open plan office. KATE: Yes, it's rather large. How many people work here? CAROLINE: We employ approximately 100 in this office alone. We've also got two plants outside the city with another 250 staff. KATE: So quite a large company then? CAROLINE: A very small company considering that we are a Public Limited Company. I guess we are medium-sized. KATE: So what do they do down here? CAROLINE: That's our sales department. That's our marketing department. KATE: And this is reception, right? CAROLINE: Yes, this is our main reception area. Oh, the phone is ringing... mind if I answer it? Tags: English video lessons podEnglish pod learn speak free course EF Englishtown communications language business computer science economics media visual arts social |
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Learn English 61 - Lifestyle EF podEnglish improves your English with bite-sized 5 minute videos. Perfect for beginners, intermediate and advanced students, these video lessons are as good as having an English teacher in your pocket! Created by EF & Englishtown, the world's largest language school with over 400 schools in over 50 countries worldwide. Subscribe to weekly podEnglish episodes http://www.ef.com/podenglish Enjoy! Tags: English video lessons podEnglish pod learn speak free course EF Englishtown |
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Learn English 57 - Scuba Diving EF podEnglish improves your English with bite-sized 5 minute videos. Perfect for beginners, intermediate and advanced students, these video lessons are as good as having an English teacher in your pocket! Created by EF & Englishtown, the world's largest language school with over 400 schools in over 50 countries worldwide. Subscribe to weekly podEnglish episodes http://www.ef.com/podenglish Enjoy! Tags: English video lessons podEnglish pod learn speak free course EF Englishtown |
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Learn English 51 - Business - 英语学习 商务 EF podEnglish improves your English with bite-sized 5 minute videos. Perfect for beginners, intermediate and advanced students, these video lessons are as good as having an English teacher in your pocket! Created by EF & Englishtown, the world's largest language school with over 400 schools in over 50 countries worldwide. Subscribe to weekly podEnglish episodes http://www.ef.com/podenglish Enjoy! Tags: business english learn negotiating phone negotiation 英语学习 商务 |
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Learn English 50 - Life Story EF podEnglish improves your English with bite-sized 5 minute videos. Perfect for beginners, intermediate and advanced students, these video lessons are as good as having an English teacher in your pocket! Created by EF & Englishtown, the world's largest language school with over 400 schools in over 50 countries worldwide. Subscribe to weekly podEnglish episodes http://www.ef.com/podenglish Enjoy! Tags: English video lessons podEnglish pod learn speak free course EF Englishtown |
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Learn English 46 - Relationships EF podEnglish improves your English with bite-sized 5 minute videos. Perfect for beginners, intermediate and advanced students, these video lessons are as good as having an English teacher in your pocket! Created by EF & Englishtown, the world's largest language school with over 400 schools in over 50 countries worldwide. Subscribe to weekly podEnglish episodes http://www.ef.com/podenglish Enjoy! Tags: English video lessons podEnglish pod learn speak free course EF Englishtown |
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Learn English 48 - Checking In EF podEnglish improves your English with bite-sized 5 minute videos. Perfect for beginners, intermediate and advanced students, these video lessons are as good as having an English teacher in your pocket! Created by EF & Englishtown, the world's largest language school with over 400 schools in over 50 countries worldwide. Subscribe to weekly podEnglish episodes http://www.ef.com/podenglish Enjoy! Tags: English video lessons podEnglish pod learn speak free course EF Englishtown |
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Learn English 44 - Planning Vacation EF podEnglish improves your English with bite-sized 5 minute videos. Perfect for beginners, intermediate and advanced students, these video lessons are as good as having an English teacher in your pocket! Created by EF & Englishtown, the world's largest language school with over 400 schools in over 50 countries worldwide. Subscribe to weekly podEnglish episodes http://www.ef.com/podenglish Enjoy! Tags: English video lessons podEnglish pod learn speak free course EF Englishtown |
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Learn English 35 - Job Interview EF podEnglish improves your English with bite-sized 5 minute videos. Perfect for beginners, intermediate and advanced students, these video lessons are as good as having an English teacher in your pocket! Created by EF & Englishtown, the world's largest language school with over 400 schools in over 50 countries worldwide. Subscribe to weekly podEnglish episodes http://www.ef.com/podenglish Enjoy! Tags: English video lessons podEnglish pod learn speak free course EF Englishtown |
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Learn English 27 - Clothes EF podEnglish improves your English with bite-sized 5 minute videos. Perfect for beginners, intermediate and advanced students, these video lessons are as good as having an English teacher in your pocket! Created by EF & Englishtown, the world's largest language school with over 400 schools in over 50 countries worldwide. Subscribe to weekly podEnglish episodes http://www.ef.com/podenglish Enjoy! Tags: English video lessons podEnglish pod learn speak free course EF Englishtown |