ESL Podcast 1176 Limits to Advancement at Work Gloria: Did you hear that Manuel is quitting? He took a job with another company. Sam: Im not surprised. He came up against the glass ceiling and he decided to jump ship. Gloria: Really? I didnt know he...
ESL Podcast 1172 Booking Space for Business Events Roberto: All right, we have to find meeting rooms and a banquet hall for the annual sales meeting and luncheon. Do you have any ideas? Nicole: We could hold it at a hotel as weve done in past years o...
ESL Podcast 1168 Reading Contracts Carefully Barbara: Just sign on the dotted line and be done with it. Sean: Didnt your parents ever teach you to read every document carefully before you sign it? Barbara: Not when the contract is boilerplate. All of...
ESL Podcast 1164 Making Office Renovations Alice: I cant hear you over that hammering. When are these renovations going to be done? Dilbert: Theyre already two weeks past the scheduled completion date and I can only guess at the cost overruns. Alice:...
ESL Podcast 1160 Being Reprimanded at Work Tania: What time is your meeting with Ted? James: Its at 3:00. Why? Tania: You dont seem worried. If I were being accused of misconduct and up for disciplinary action, Id be on edge. James: It was a minor of...
ESL Podcast 1156 Unsafe Factory Conditions Kathy Lee: You wont find any problems in your inspection of our factory. Rashed: Im glad to hear that. Where do these stairs lead? Kathy Lee: Its just a level for storage. You dont need to see that. Rashed:...
A Boating Accident Liset: I should never have gotten on this boat. Were going to sink. I know it! Mark: Calm down. The water is a little rough today, but theres nothing to worry about. You have your life jacket on, right? Liset: Oh my God, water is s...
Negotiating With a Street Vendor Sean: Just look at the quality of that. You wont find a finer one anywhere. Patrice: Its nice, but its more than I want to spend. Sean: Okay, just for you, Ill knock off 10%. What do you say? Patrice: I think its stil...
Avoiding Topics in Conversation Lila: Why arent you dating? I have so many friends who would love to go out with you. George: Lets change the subject. Talking about my love life isnt very interesting. Lila: But really, youre not getting any younger a...
Working as a Street Performer Giancarlo: Whoa, where are you going? I thought we were going to hang out. Alana: Im going to work. Giancarlo: Work? I didnt know you got a job. Alana: Im busking on Main Street. Giancarlo: You mean youre panhandling? Th...
