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From tapas and wine, to beaches, sunshine, siesta and fiesta, Spain is a perfect holiday destination. But it?s also an important business partner.
Datum: 24.04.2012 11:56 •
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Have you ever been late for work because there was too much traffic? Here?s communication skills expert Ken Taylor, with more.
Datum: 17.04.2012 00:21 •
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Take a minute to think about your business communication today. How many phone calls have you made or received? And how many emails have you written or received?
Datum: 10.04.2012 12:16 •
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Do Americans work too much, or are they simply less productive than workers of other industrialized nations? Talitha Linehan spoke to people in Los Angeles.
Datum: 03.04.2012 00:21 •
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Have you ever been in a conversation with an English speaker who is
talking too fast or using expressions you don?t understand? The most
important tip here is to stop the speaker. We show you how.
Datum: 27.03.2012 00:21 •
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You?ll now hear a short news story about a grocery store in New Zealand that sells food at a discount. As you listen, we have some questions for you to answer.
Datum: 19.03.2012 23:21 •
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This podcast is about tricky translations. We?ll give you a German word that can be translated in many different ways into English. For example, how do you say the German word sanieren in English? Let?s do an exercise together now.
Datum: 13.03.2012 00:27 •
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Are you looking for a new job? And are you particularly interested in working with an international company? Then you may have to interview in English. ein Bewerbungsgespräch führen
Datum: 06.03.2012 08:25 •
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In our Grammar section this time we deal with the passive voice. This is often used to describe processes ? in other words, how something is done.
Datum: 27.02.2012 23:21 •
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You may have found yourself in a situation that left you thinking: ?what?s going on?? Followed perhaps, by your next thought: ?and what do I do now?? Robert Gibson is here to talk to us about situations called ?critical incidents?.
Datum: 20.02.2012 23:21 •
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Sometimes it is important to say ?no? at work. For example, you might be overloaded with tasks and someone asks you to take on a new project. Let?s practise this today with Ken Taylor.
Datum: 13.02.2012 23:21 •
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You?re probably familiar with the term ?hire and fire?, in particular to refer to employment practices in the US. Grouping verb pairs with contrasting meanings together is a good way to learn them.
Datum: 06.02.2012 23:21 •
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Some names are not pronounced the way they are spelled. And you want to be able to say the names of your international business partners correctly. For help, let?s turn to communication skills expert Ken Taylor.
Datum: 30.01.2012 23:21 •
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When giving presentations, good preparation is the key. And good non-verbal communication is important for getting your message across. So let?s practise this today.seine persönliche Botschaft rüberbringen
Datum: 12.12.2011 23:21 •
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When you are feeling ill, you probably just go
to your family doctor. But what happens if you are in an
English-speaking country, and you have to see a medical specialist?
Datum: 05.12.2011 23:21 •
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During meetings, it is important to ask the right question at the right time. Here?s communication skills expert, Ken Taylor, with advice, and an exercise.
Datum: 28.11.2011 23:21 •
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When at an international event you might need the place name in English, as the common language of business. So let?s practise translating the place names of various cities and countries from German into English.
Datum: 21.11.2011 23:21 •
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Let?s do an exercise now on false friends. These are pairs of words that look or sound similar in German and English ? but they mean different things. So using the wrong word will usually cause confusion.
Datum: 14.11.2011 23:21 •
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Canada is now a major exporter of horsemeat. But is this a good thing? Critics are concerned about the conditions under which the horses are being transported for slaughter. And there may be other problems, too.
Datum: 07.11.2011 23:21 •
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When you go to a pub in England, don't sit down at a table and wait for someone to take your order. Find out why not in our podcast!
Datum: 31.10.2011 23:21 •
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There?s a famous song by The Beatles: ?All you need is love?. It offers a perfect example for our grammar topic: the many different uses of the little word ?all?.
Datum: 25.10.2011 00:21 •
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It?s exciting to live in a foreign country and to experience a culture different to our own. But in truth, many people abroad suffer varying degrees of ?culture shock?, and it can cause a range of psychological problems.
Datum: 18.10.2011 00:21 •
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You know, talking and listening are two things that most of us do every day. But some people do far too much of one and not enough of the other! So let?s learn more about what to do if we want to communicate effectively.
Datum: 11.10.2011 00:21 •
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For German speakers of English there is sometimes confusion about
different words that are related to the word ?economy?. Ken Taylor is here to test your
knowledge in this area.
Datum: 04.10.2011 09:41 •
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How would you translate bedienen into English? Well, it depends on the
sentence and context. In this exercise, we?re going to give you some
German sentences that include the word bedienen, and we?d like you to
translate them into English. Ready?
Datum: 27.09.2011 00:21 •
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There are lots of good reasons for recycling, but do you know which materials can be recycled? And do you know the vocabulary of recycling in English? Test your knowledge in our exercise on our free podcast.
Datum: 20.09.2011 06:16 •
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There is a form of work that fits everyone. Some people work freelance, and do project work for several companies. Some have a steady job with one company. What is your ideal work situation?
Datum: 13.09.2011 00:21 •
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Does everything seem to be getting more complex? It might feel like it is if you're part of a ?matrix organization". Communications skills expert, Ken Taylor has some useful advice on how to work well in a matrix organization.
Datum: 06.09.2011 00:21 •
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You probably know that you can respond with ?so? and ?neither? to say that you have something in common with someone else. Here?s your chance to practise this type of response.
Datum: 30.08.2011 00:21 •
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The Czech Republic is Germany?s most important trading partner in central and eastern Europe. To do business effectively, it?s essential to know about the culture, and the history, of this near neighbour.
Datum: 23.08.2011 00:21 •
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Today, we?ll talk about working conditions. Have you ever worked shifts? In the following dialogue, you can meet Ed and Greg, two colleagues who work for the same company, but in different jobs and under different conditions.
Datum: 16.08.2011 00:21 •
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If you have to live on a strict budget, even small increases in the price of essentials such as food can be a cause for concern. Reports have shown that food prices have risen significantly in the past year, in particular in the UK.
Datum: 09.08.2011 12:21 •
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Today we take you to India, where nearly 30 per cent of the country?s exports come from textiles and leather goods. But if the demand from existing buyers is weak, where does one find new customers in the global marketplace?
Datum: 02.08.2011 06:21 •
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How would you translate versichern into English? Well, it depends on the sentence and context. In this exercise, we?re going to give you some German sentences that include the word versichern, and we?d like you to translate them into English.
Datum: 26.07.2011 06:31 •
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To be honest, few people say that they like getting sales calls. But such calls can introduce us to a useful service or product, if the seller can keep us interested and knows how to deal with our objections. How do you make such calls?
Datum: 19.07.2011 06:21 •
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Today, we?ll turn our attention to food and drink ? in particular, to a very popular drink: wine. Knowing how to turn grapes into wine is one thing. But running a vineyard that has existed for centuries is a very particular kind of business.
Datum: 12.07.2011 07:01 •
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Do you like to gossip at work? Most of us do. But if you find out there are rumours going around about you, you probably want to know how to stop it.
Datum: 05.07.2011 05:56 •
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Yay, it?s grammar time! Today we look at a structure commonly used to
talk about services we ask others do for us: to ?have something done?.
Datum: 28.06.2011 07:51 •
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In an international company, the work of people in human resources, or HR, plays a key role. There are many complex matters. For more on this topic, here's intercultural communications specialist, Robert Gibson.
Datum: 21.06.2011 06:22 •
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In this podcast, we?d like to test how well you know your office
vocabulary. We?ll give you a short definition and a choice of two words.
Choose the right word for the office equipment described.
Datum: 14.06.2011 06:58 •
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Some German words have several meanings, so we usually have to use different English words in each case. For example, how would you translate Gesellschaft into English? Well, it depends on the sentence and context.
Datum: 07.06.2011 04:21 •
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A professional diver is someone who swims underwater and a ?sky diver? is someone who jumps out of a plane with a parachute. The word ?dive? has other, more idiomatic meanings, too. Let?s take a look at some of them now. Taucher(in)Fallschirm
Datum: 31.05.2011 06:40 •
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Today we?ll turn our attention to the areas of management and leadership, and listen to two respected management thinkers. What makes managers good leaders, and how do British and German managers compare to each other?
Datum: 24.05.2011 11:23 •
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One important way to learn about business trends and to meet people in your field is to attend international conferences. Let?s look at some words for talking about the facilities in a conference hotel.
Datum: 17.05.2011 06:21 •
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Did you drive to work today? Cars, and driving, are a big part of life for most people. In the latest Skill Up!, our vocabulary guide, you can learn all about cars. If you or your business partners drive, traffic is a great topic for small talk. Let?s practise this now.
Datum: 10.05.2011 06:21 •
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Despite its size, Canada often stands in the shadow of its powerful neighbour. Not on our podcast! Today we?ll focus on doing business with Canadians. We talk to our intercultural communication expert, Robert Gibson, and his guest.
Datum: 03.05.2011 05:59 •
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Today, we?ll talk about the reporting verbs ?say?
and ?tell?. When we are talking about other people?s words, we often use
the reporting verb ?say?. And when we use reported speech, we often
?backshift? the tense of the verb in the reported clause.
Datum: 26.04.2011 08:42 •
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Many employees have good ideas that they believe can help the company.
But how can you ?sell? ideas to your colleagues and managers? Let?s
look at a way you can do this effectively.
Datum: 19.04.2011 14:11 •
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In Business Spotlight 3/2011, you can test your knowledge of animal idioms commonly used in business English. On this week's free podcast, we look at idioms expressions that compare people to animals and their behaviour. Be careful about using too much idiomatic language ?
particularly if your ...
Datum: 12.04.2011 10:06 •
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Going on a business trip can be exciting ? or it can be awful. There are different words that you can use in English to describe the length of your travels and your means of transport. Here's Ken Taylor, with an exercise on travel vocabulary.
Datum: 05.04.2011 06:21 •
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Sometimes, translating from German to English is really tricky. If a
word has different meanings in German, we normally have to use a
different English word for each meaning. For example, how would you
translate vertreten into English?
Datum: 29.03.2011 05:01 •
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The population of many countries is getting older, and this
means changes to the way we work ? and to the way we spend our lives at
the ages of 60, 80 or even 100. Here's Eamonn Fitzgerald,
blogger and Business Spotlight columnist, to give us his views on this topic.
Datum: 22.03.2011 05:56 •
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For many of us, meetings are a waste of time. They are often badly run
and take us away from our daily work. But when the meeting leader, or
chair, helps participants to see decisions from other perspectives, it
can help them to understand why the meeting needs to take place. Here
are some phras...
Datum: 15.03.2011 05:40 •
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If you?re trying to find your way around an unfamiliar place you might go to the information desk. There you can get help to find what you?re looking for. So, how do you start the conversation in this type of service encounter?
Datum: 08.03.2011 06:10 •
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Many of us, as well as our companies, belong to social networking groups on the internet, such as Facebook, Xing, or LinkedIn. But what are the advantages of using social media?
Datum: 01.03.2011 06:30 •
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Today, we?ll look at verbs with two objects, a direct object and an indirect object. In some cases, the word order of the objects is different in German and in English.
Datum: 22.02.2011 07:10 •
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We are celebrating the first issue of Business Spotlight, which came out 10 years ago! So, today let?s focus on the vocabulary you?ll need for talking about events and celebrations.
Datum: 15.02.2011 06:36 •
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Very often in business we need to talk to someone quickly. Maybe the matter is urgent, or maybe we spontaneously agree to meet. So now, let?s practice what to say when you want to quickly arrange a meeting.
Datum: 08.02.2011 05:41 •
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Have you noticed that people generally say "law firm". We don't say ?law company? or ?law business?. Do you know why? In Skill Up!, our vocabulary guide, you can learn why. On this free podcast, Ken Taylor has an exercise on this vocabulary, too.
Datum: 01.02.2011 08:03 •
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One thing that many of us fear is losing everything we own. And that?s exactly what happened to Anne Koark from England. Let?s hear more. She?s talking to Ken Taylor.
Datum: 25.01.2011 05:50 •
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On this week's podcast, we?ll do some translation work, from German into English. This can be tricky when a word has several different meanings. One such German word is besuchen.
Datum: 18.01.2011 05:57 •
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Bottled water is convenient, but it?s not without controversy. We sent our correspondent Jack Luceno on to the streets of New York to ask: ?Should plastic water bottles be banned??
Datum: 11.01.2011 12:44 •
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To start the New Year right, we?re going to work on our grammar! Today, let?s concentrate on using ?have to?. Listen to some German sentences and then translate them into English, using a form of ?have to?.
Datum: 04.01.2011 05:21 •
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Sometimes, business people, in particular managers, have a language of their own. Here, we?d like to know how well you can understand it. In this podcast, we?ll test you on general English words used in a new way.
Datum: 28.12.2010 10:53 •
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In the workplace, we?re most successful when we trust the other people in our company. Our communication skills expert, Ken Taylor, explains how to build trust with your colleagues and business partners.
Datum: 21.12.2010 07:09 •
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One of Germany?s good neighbours is the Netherlands. But how well do German-speakers know the Dutch? Let?s learn more, with our intercultural communication expert Robert Gibson.
Datum: 14.12.2010 06:39 •
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We all love stories, it seems, and learning how to tell stories can be a valuable business skill. Communications skills expert Ken Taylor is here to guide us through an exercise on storytelling.
Datum: 07.12.2010 11:56 •
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As many of you know, the first of December is World AIDS Day. You?ll now hear a story from South Africa, in which one company has developed a programme for its employees with the HIV-virus.
Datum: 30.11.2010 12:17 •
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People are often sceptical of change, even afraid of it. Communications skill expert Ken Taylor is here to help with advice, and an exercise on change management.
Datum: 23.11.2010 06:34 •
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Today, we?ll do some translation work, from German into English. This is especially difficult when a word can have several different meanings, depending on the context.
Datum: 16.11.2010 05:59 •
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Welcome to our weekly podcast. This time we?ll talk about quotas; more specifically, whether quotas are needed to make sure that enough female employees are in leadership positions.
Datum: 09.11.2010 10:30 •
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It?s grammar time! In this podcast, we look at ways to talk about wishes and regrets. To talk about things in the present that you?d like to be different, you can begin your sentence with ?If only?, followed by a verb in the past simple. Let's try it out.
Datum: 02.11.2010 06:34 •
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Can you remember the last time you disagreed with your colleagues? Let?s find out how to deal with these situations from communication expert Ken Taylor, who has advice and an exercise.
Datum: 26.10.2010 06:00 •
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Today, we?ll focus on international customer service. If you travel abroad for business or pleasure, you may have noticed differences in the way people of different countries deal with customers. Here?s Robert Gibson, with more.
Datum: 19.10.2010 05:55 •
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In a globalized world, many firms are involved in international trade. But still a lot of people struggle with the use of the right terms. We?ll test you on some common terms on this week's podcast.
Datum: 12.10.2010 06:21 •
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There are lots of words we use to say whether we like or dislike
something. Listen to these sentences. Does the speaker express like or
dislike?
Datum: 05.10.2010 06:21 •
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When you take time off work there are probably a number of things that have to be done in the office while you?re away. You?ll need to tell someone at work how to handle your duties and tasks. Here?s Ken Taylor, with advice and an exercise.
Datum: 28.09.2010 06:14 •
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It?s time now for The Maine Event, our regular dialogue from an event
management company in London. As we join them, the staff members are
anxiously trying to deal with computer-server problems.
Datum: 21.09.2010 00:21 •
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Do you know the difference between ?mannequin? and ?merchandise?? How well do you know other words that you need in a shop? We'll test your knowledge in this exercise.
Datum: 14.09.2010 07:01 •
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In many companies, it?s common for people from several generations to work together. But the world of work has changed rapidly in past decades. How has this had an effect on workers of various ages? For the answer to this question, we spoke to Canadian university professor, Linda Duxbury.
Datum: 07.09.2010 06:21 •
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Networking is important, and includes having lots of good conversations
with lots of people. We?ll now offer some networking tips, and provide
you with the language you need to do this effectively in English. For more, let?s welcome communication skills expert, Ken Taylor.
Datum: 31.08.2010 08:17 •
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This week, our topic is intercultural communication and our focus is on Mexico. The country?s rapidly developing economy, as well as its location, makes it a valuable partner for international trade and commerce. For insight into the Mexican culture, intercultural communication expert Robert Gibson ...
Datum: 24.08.2010 07:55 •
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Most of you have probably watched a movie on a DVD; listened to a song in mp3 format and you
telephone using ISDN. For many technological developments we use the abbreviation, or short
form, instead of the entire name. Let?s now see how well you know the
abbreviations for some common technologie...
Datum: 17.08.2010 18:59 •
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Many of us find it difficult to talk positively about who we are and
what we do at work. Let?s practise talking about your professional
qualities.
Datum: 10.08.2010 15:12 •
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This week we talk about how to use the words ?a few? and ?a little?. These
are called quantifiers. Both ?a few? and ?a little? mean ?some?.
Datum: 03.08.2010 18:58 •
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Is our behavior at work influenced by our job choice? Robert Gibson, our specialist on intercultural communication, takes a closer look at professional cultures.
Datum: 27.07.2010 18:39 •
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It?s important to listen actively on the phone. One way to show you are listening is to use empathetic words or phrases.
This way you encourage the other person and you share emotions with
your speaking partners. Here's communication skills expert Ken Taylor with more.
Datum: 20.07.2010 05:45 •
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This week, instead of talking about grammar and vocabulary, we?ll talk about
numbers and equations. Mathematics is essential for technical and
financial fields of work. And even if your skills are great on paper,
you may need some help in understanding numbers when they?re spoken. So
we?ll test ...
Datum: 13.07.2010 09:29 •
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During a big sporting event such as the World Cup, emotional aspects are as much a part
of the tournament as athletic skills ? who has the determination
to win, and who is perhaps not giving 100 per cent? To learn more about
the mental game involved in sports, we spoke to two clinical sports
psy...
Datum: 06.07.2010 00:21 •
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Today we?re going to talk about some of the skills you need to be a good
international leader. If you are managing a multicultural team, you'll probably use English to communicate, even
if no one speaks it as his or her first language. For an exercise on
preparing your vocabulary for the task...
Datum: 29.06.2010 19:51 •
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We all know that professional sport is big business. And the language of
sports is commonly used in business English, in the form of idioms. So, let?s see if you?re ?on the ball? with an exercise on sports
idioms. Ready?
Datum: 22.06.2010 18:09 •
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The 2010 FIFA World Cup is expected to bring nearly 400,000 fans to South Africa and big investments have been made to build stadiums and to improve neighbourhoods for the visitors. But will there be lasting economic benefits? We sent correspondent Bulelani Philip on to the streets of Johannesburg t...
Datum: 15.06.2010 11:40 •
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This week we?ll do an exercise on multiword verbs, such as ?look for? or
?put off?. These multi-word verbs are very common in spoken English, and
they can replace simple verbs with the same meaning.
Datum: 08.06.2010 13:09 •
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We all know how important it is to make a good first impression. But
have you thought about the lasting impression you make when you end a
conversation or first meeting? Exchanging business cards is one way to
make sure the other person remembers you. Here?s communication skills
expert Ken Taylo...
Datum: 01.06.2010 12:38 •
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This week, we listen to an excerpt from The Maine Event, our regular
dialogue from an event management company in London. As we join them, the office manager, Elaine, wants to talk to Jeff about
a rather delicate subject. Does he understand what she?s trying to say?
Datum: 25.05.2010 14:05 •
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In a meeting you might want to show that you agree or that you disagree
with the ideas of your fellow participants. To do that you need some
key vocabulary. Here?s communication skills expert Ken Taylor, who can help you practise
this.
Datum: 18.05.2010 19:11 •
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This week, we travel to China, where, a few years ago, bicycles dominated
the roads. Not any more. The country offers a huge, fast-growing market
for automobile makers. So, what do people in China expect of their
cars? Let?s welcome intercultural expert Robert Gibson, and his
interview partner, ...
Datum: 11.05.2010 14:19 •
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Rain or shine, the weather is a common small talk subject ? and you?re
likely to hear expressions with ?rain?, ?snow? or other weather words in
other business conversations, too. Let?s do an exercise on this now.
Datum: 04.05.2010 19:47 •
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The verb ?say? is often used to report someone else?s words. But it can
be used in many other ways as well, for example, to make our position or
opinion clear to others. Communication skills expert Ken Taylor has more.
Datum: 27.04.2010 15:09 •
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One of America?s oldest family-held firms is the Avedis Zildjian
Company, which has been making cymbals since 1623. We spoke to the
company?s current head, Craigie Zildjian, and asked her how she manages
to keep business and family matters separate.
Datum: 20.04.2010 14:37 •
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Because you?re listening to our podcasts, it?s likely that you enjoy
learning language through hearing and speaking. So let?s do an auditory
exercise to practise some terms from the world of banking and money.
Datum: 13.04.2010 14:25 •
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Today, we?re going to work on our grammar! The subject is adverbs. Some
adverbs come in two forms, with and without ?ly, and have two different
meanings. In this exercise, you?ll hear some sentences without the adverb. Can you choose between the adverbial forms with and without the
?-ly??
Datum: 06.04.2010 00:21 •
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We all know that looking for a job is very hard work. If you make it to
the interview, you want to look and sound your best. But is your best
good enough? What happens if you stretch the truth a little? Some
people say companies expect you to lie about some things.
Datum: 30.03.2010 15:20 •
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Just about every day, something goes wrong ? the coffee machine is
broken, or a light bulb is burnt out. We all have to deal with
problems, but if we need assistance, we also have to be able to
describe the problems to someone else. Luckily, communication skills
expert Ken Taylor can give us some he...
Datum: 23.03.2010 08:54 •
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Staying in contact with colleagues or business partners around the
world is easier than it used to be, thanks to modern technology. But if you don?t deal with
people face-to-face, misunderstandings can sometimes happen. Let?s welcome
intercultural communication expert Robert Gibson, with more.
Datum: 16.03.2010 09:08 •
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Business Spotlight magazine offers a new vocabulary guide called Skill Up! In the guide, we also present a number of idioms
that use the words ?work? and ?job?. Let?s see how well you know them.
You?ll hear some sentences and we?ll ask you to complete them. Ready?Redewendungen
Datum: 08.03.2010 23:21 •
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Telephone conference calls are becoming increasingly
important in global business. But, as we found out in a recent survey, there are often language problems
in the discussions. For help on overcoming some of the difficulties, let?s turn to communication skills expert Ken Taylor.
Datum: 02.03.2010 14:29 •
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Some people check their horoscope before making any important
decisions, going on trips or getting involved in a relationship. But
did you know that some businesses do this, too? We spoke to Faye Cossar, a corporate astrologer, about how the stars
influence businesses and business cycles for March a...
Datum: 23.02.2010 16:00 •
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Research shows that each unhappy customer tells 10 ? 16 other people
about the bad service they received. That?s why good
customer service is so important. Communication skills expert, Ken Taylor, tells us how we can better serve our customers.
Datum: 16.02.2010 14:53 •
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The country of Bolivia has huge salt flats that may one day be very
valuable, indeed. Why? Because the water under these salt flats
contains lithium, a light metal that is used to make certain kinds of
batteries.
Datum: 09.02.2010 14:17 •
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When looking for love, some people go to an online dating service, while others turn to a matchmaker. We went to the streets in Norwich, England to ask: ?Would you use a matchmaker to find a partner??
Datum: 02.02.2010 13:53 •
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When you pick up the phone at work, you usually expect it to be a friendly customer or colleague. It might be, but sometimes the person on the other end of the line is angry. Really angry. What do you do? Luckily, communication skills expert Ken Taylor is here with some advice and an exercise.
Datum: 26.01.2010 11:39 •
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Today we?d like to talk about innovations, inventions and discoveries
from the world of technology. So, what do you think Englishwoman Angela
Morris has made from sheep?s wool? Something warm, such as a sweater?
Socks? ? No, you?re not even close.
Datum: 18.01.2010 23:21 •
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Lots of business communication is sent by e-mail. But we still send
products and certain types of correspondence by mail, or post. So this week, we?ll take you to a company post room.
Datum: 11.01.2010 23:21 •
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Let?s say you start the new year with a big, company-wide project. You
have to coordinate co-workers from several departments or offices.
Where do you start? It might help to use an internal consultant. Communication skills expert Ken Taylor, has some advice and
an exercise.
Datum: 05.01.2010 07:41 •
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Today we?ll take a look at working with people from two key English-speaking countries: the US and the UK. What are the differences between the business cultures in these two countries? Intercultural communication expert Robert Gibson and his studio guest explain.
Datum: 28.12.2009 23:21 •
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The most common prepositions in English are ?at?, ?in? and ?on?. In this week's podcast, we have an exercise for you: Translate the following German sentences into English, using these prepositions.
Datum: 21.12.2009 23:21 •
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How have you decorated your office? Do you have pictures of your family on your desk? Or do you have funny cartoons taped to your computer monitor? Most of us decorate our workplace ? but why? Adrian Furnham, professor of psychology at University
College London, explains.
Datum: 15.12.2009 16:05 •
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If you've ever visited or exhibited at a trade fair, you would probably know
that it involves a lot of work. But if you're lucky, you?ll come home with some orders and the names of potential
customers. Ken Taylor is here with an exercise on trade-fair follow-up.
Datum: 08.12.2009 15:23 •
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So you have been asked to organize a conference call but don't know
where to start? Ken Taylor is here to tell us how to prepare for the
call and how to introduce yourself to participants.
Datum: 01.12.2009 09:39 •
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Your colleague Martin is being honoured for the good work he?s done. Once the formal speech is over, what can you say to Martin? Here are some words and phrases you can use to congratulate him.
Datum: 24.11.2009 09:21 •
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Do you know what horology is? It?s the study of time and the science of timekeeping. In this week's podcast, we speak to Swiss watchmaker, Maximilian Büsser. He directs a team of
horological professionals to create radically different timekeeping
pieces.
Datum: 17.11.2009 08:54 •
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In international meetings, native speakers usually have a linguistic
advantage. This means they can easily dominate proceedings and have an
unfair influence on the outcomes of the meeting. So what can you do about it? Communication skills expert Ken Taylor is here to help!
Datum: 10.11.2009 15:18 •
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In this week's podcast we look at a situation where a misunderstanding
might be based on intercultural differences. Can you see where the
problem lies? Intercultural communication expert Robert Gibson has some
suggestions.
Datum: 03.11.2009 19:58 •
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Do you know what a participle clause is? No? Well then, this exercise is for you!
Datum: 27.10.2009 19:09 •
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This week, we ask people on the street in Los Angeles the question "Is technology making us
stupid?"
Datum: 20.10.2009 08:40 •
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Do you find it hard to start conversations with people you don?t know?
Then you?ll be happy to hear that Ken Taylor is here to help us with
some strategies for successful small talk.
Datum: 13.10.2009 18:25 •
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This week we listen to the business news. We'll play two short news
segments for you, one on the effect of the recession on filmmaking in
Bollywood, and the other on a UK company called Ounces2Pounds. As you listen, see if you can answer the following questions.
Datum: 06.10.2009 13:19 •
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When something goes wrong at work, we can use humour to lighten the
situation. One form of humour is self-deprecation. This is when you
jokingly say something negative about yourself. Here's Ken Taylor with some examples and an exercise.
Datum: 29.09.2009 12:52 •
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In this week's podcast we talk to Nerida Frost, a Canadian who moved to New Zealand four years ago with her husband and children. We ask her why people want to live in New Zealand and how difficult it is to move there.
Datum: 22.09.2009 12:01 •
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When you call someone to make an appointment
you have to introduce yourself in such a way as to make your business
partner want to talk to you. Let?s look closely at the area of
awakening interest in your listener. Ken Taylor has a simple, three-stage method you can use to make it easier. einen Term...
Datum: 15.09.2009 11:28 •
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Romania has been a member of the EU since 2007. But how much do you
know about doing business in this country? Intercultural communication
expert Robert Gibson talks to a studio guest about German?Romanian
relations.
Datum: 08.09.2009 09:45 •
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This week we concentrate on legal English ? more specifically on the subject of torts and tort law. A tort is when one person?s non-criminal behaviour causes harm to another person. in this exercise, we?ll first give you a brief definition of four general areas of tort, then we?ll test how well you ...
Datum: 01.09.2009 13:54 •
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This week, we look at how emotions can affect us during negotiations, and what we
need to do to produce a positive emotional climate. One important
aspect of this is to communicate a respect for other people. Here is communications skills expert, Ken Taylor, with more.
Datum: 25.08.2009 13:35 •
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Wouldn?t it be nice if we had a machine that could automatically
translate everything for us? Well, that?s the aim of machine
translation. Programmers and linguists have been trying to make
automatic translations a reality for more than 50 years. To find out
more about the subject, we spoke to John ...
Datum: 18.08.2009 12:09 •
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Are you hungry for some vocabulary practice? This week, we do an exercise on the vocabulary you?ll need in a cafeteria.
Datum: 11.08.2009 11:15 •
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This week we take you to Africa, more specifically, to Botswana, where the diamond trade is losing its shine. Listen to the news story carefully, because we will ask you some questions at the end!
Datum: 04.08.2009 11:23 •
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When you answer your phone at work, you want to sound confident and
professional. Our communication skills expert, Ken Taylor, is here to tell you how to answer an international call in a professional way.
Datum: 28.07.2009 10:59 •
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In this week's podcast we speak to Archbishop Desmond Tutu, one of South Africa?s best-known critics of apartheid. He told us what qualities makes a good leader.
Datum: 21.07.2009 10:06 •
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This week we look at expressions of probability. We use these to explain how "likely" we think something is. Listen to the following dialogue to hear some examples.
Datum: 14.07.2009 13:33 •
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When we do business with people from other cultures, we share a common
purpose ? getting the work done ? so we usually know what to talk
about. But what happens when you spend time with foreign colleagues or
business partners outside of the office? Intercultural communications expert Robert Gibson i...
Datum: 07.07.2009 13:08 •
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Are you "bright-eyed" and "on the ball" today? Then you're ready to do our exercise! In this week's podcast, we test your knowledge of idiomatic expressions that are used to talk about other people. read more
Datum: 30.06.2009 12:44 •
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There seems to be more bad news than ever this year but getting unhappy
doesn?t do much good. So let?s turn those negative emotions into
positive ones! In this week's podcast, Ken Taylor talks about the power of positive
thinking and how we can apply it to both our personal and professional
live...
Datum: 23.06.2009 11:31 •
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In the US, many people drive huge cars, and use far more energy than
the people of most other countries. So we asked people on the streets
of Nashua, New Hampshire: ?What are you doing, or not doing, to ?go
green??
Datum: 16.06.2009 11:11 •
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Like the 4/2009 issue of Business Spotlight, this week's podcast is also ?going green?. Listen to the following dialogue and see how well you know environmentally friendly vocabulary.
Datum: 09.06.2009 13:58 •
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One way to become more successful in business is by copying ? or "modelling"? the behaviour of successful people. This is the theory behind Neurolinguistic Programming, or NLP. Terence Pritchard, from England, offers NLP therapy to help people improve their presentations.
Datum: 02.06.2009 11:47 •
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Do you know when to say "this" and when to say "that"? It can be quite confusing and hard to learn using rules, so it?s best to learn the most common ones. We?ll test you now.read more
Datum: 26.05.2009 11:15 •
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Jason Brown uses mathematics to analyze songs written by The
Beatles. We asked him to
tell us about his current project, which is to find out which of The
Beatles wrote the song ?In My Life?.
Datum: 19.05.2009 10:00 •
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Getting to work in Beijing has become easier than ever, thanks to
improvements in underground transportation. Over the next seven years,
the Beijing subway is set to grow by 370 kilometres.
Datum: 12.05.2009 09:28 •
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In today's uncertain business climate, it's more important than ever to
keep your job skills - and your job-seeking skills - up to date. That's
why we're offering a special booklet on job interviews with the Business Spotlight 3/2009 magazine. Our communications skills expert Ken Tay...
Datum: 05.05.2009 08:15 •
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How much do you know about living and working in Australia? Intercultural communication expert Robert Gibson, and a special guest, is here to tell you more.
Datum: 28.04.2009 10:09 •
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Working on big international projects requires huge amounts of
coordination and cooperation. That?s why it?s important to pay special
attention to the very first stages, so that everything goes well later. In this podcast, we look at kick-off meetings.
Datum: 21.04.2009 00:21 •
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Has this ever happened to you? Your boss rushes in to a roomful of employees and starts shouting instructions. Everyone immediately drops whatever they were doing to carry out the commands, right? Wrong!
Datum: 14.04.2009 08:21 •
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We use lots of idiomatic expressions to talk about success and failure.
Here's communication skills expert Ken Taylor, with an exercise.
Datum: 07.04.2009 00:21 •
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Is it fair to make very obese travellers pay for two seats on an airplane? We sent a correspondent onto the streets of
Los Angeles to ask people's opinion.
Datum: 31.03.2009 00:21 •
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Today we take a look at adjectives, those words that describe an attribute of something. In some cases, when modifying adjectives, you generally only use specific word combinations. We'll practise this now with an exercise.
Datum: 23.03.2009 23:21 •
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When the book Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus was first published in 1992 it caused a sensation. But now a new book by Deborah Cameron says the communication styles of men and women are not so far apart. Communication expert Robert Gibson has more.
Datum: 16.03.2009 23:21 •
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With so many negative reports about the global financial crisis, it's refreshing to hear some good news from Australia, where some business sectors are actually profiting from the economic
downturn.
Datum: 09.03.2009 23:21 •
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In business, we often have to take calls for colleagues who are not available to answer the phone. The way you take the call depends on how much information you think the caller needs. Ken Taylor talks you through some example calls in this week's podcast.
Datum: 04.03.2009 17:21 •
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If you would like to improve your business English, it helps to have a good command of general English first. Communication skills expert Ken Taylor is here with an exercise on discussing problems at work.
Datum: 02.03.2009 23:21 •
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Today we'll talk about the business practice of mentoring. Mentoring relationships are based on trust. People may tell their
mentor things that they might not tell others. But how are people are able to trust someone
they don?t really even know? Professor Robert Garvey tells us more.
Datum: 23.02.2009 23:21 •
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How do leaders set realistic goals and objectives? And how do they
motivate employees to work towards these aims? Communication skills expert Ken Taylor is here with some advice and an
exercise.
Datum: 16.02.2009 23:21 •
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When you sit down at your computer to do some work, you probably don't realize how dangerous this can be. One activity in particular can be very risky: sending e-mails.
Datum: 09.02.2009 23:21 •
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You can travel to an airport in several ways. You can take a taxi, a train or some other form of transport. Whichever way you choose,
you need some specific vocabulary to deal with the situation. Let?s
practise some of these words now.
Datum: 03.02.2009 07:42 •
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As managers face career struggles, some of them are turning to Christian
values for guidance on leading their business. Michael Lindsay of Rice University has interviewed a hundred
executives for his study on religion in business, many of whom said
they were evangelicals. We asked him to define ?eva...
Datum: 27.01.2009 12:25 •
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One of the many uses of the verb "would" is to refer to repeated or habitual actions in the past. For example: When I lived in London, I would always take the underground to work. Here is an exercise so you can practise using this verb.
Datum: 20.01.2009 11:34 •
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In may ways, South Africa is the ideal high-growth market for foreign companies,
with its strong infrastructure and young workforce. But many Europeans
do not know much about the country, except perhaps that it is going to
host the soccer World Cup in 2010. Our intercultural
communication expert Rob...
Datum: 13.01.2009 10:05 •
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Dubai is a leading tourist destination and business
centre in the Middle East. But the growing number of foreigners in the
Muslim city-state is becoming a worry for its native citizens, who fear
that their culture is threatened.
Datum: 06.01.2009 06:45 •
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Do you get along with your colleagues? Does your boss get on your nerves? Is your work getting you down? There are many expressions with ?get? that you can use to talk about your job. Practise them with us here!
Datum: 29.12.2008 23:43 •
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This week, we travel to the US state of South Dakota, where we visit Wall
Drug, an usual roadside attraction and an important source of income for the region.
Datum: 23.12.2008 06:32 •
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Do you want to know how you can make better presentations? Here?s
communication skills expert Ken Taylor, with advice and an exercise.
Datum: 16.12.2008 07:34 •
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Despite all the technology, those little yellow Post-It notes are
still a favourite form of reminder. But does anyone actually read them?
Datum: 09.12.2008 06:56 •
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It?s time for some grammar. Today, we?ll look at various uses of the
verb ?should?. Here, we?d like to test your knowledge of that useful
verb. We?ll give you a German sentence, and after the tone, you
translate it into English using the word ?should?. Ready?
Datum: 02.12.2008 12:24 •
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Some of the world?s largest companies are American. For decades, managers from many countries, including Germany, have looked to the US for inspiration on how to run their businesses. But US management styles often mean big changes for employees in other countries. Intercultural communication expert...
Datum: 25.11.2008 11:19 •
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Being in a foreign country on a business trip usually means that you have to deal with transport, hotels or other situations, and often in English. But what would you do if your wallet or handbag were stolen?
Datum: 18.11.2008 10:39 •
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Maternity leave was intended to make it easier for women to have successful careers. In fact, it is having the opposite effect, according to the head of Britain?s Equalities and Human Rights Commission.
Datum: 10.11.2008 23:21 •
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If you think that one of your co-workers has done a good job, you might want to give him or her a compliment. But if the compliment is too personal, it can be a little bit embarrassing. That?s why it?s important to focus on what the person has done. And it helps to have the correct vocabulary. We?ll...
Datum: 03.11.2008 23:21 •
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When you?re applying for a job, these days there are more ways than ever to get your information to potential employers. Whether you send your CV in the mail, post your details online or even make a video, it?s important to remember the basics. British businessman Rick Bacon tells us more.
Datum: 28.10.2008 07:15 •
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Every business day is filled with decisions. But how do we make "good" decisions? Is it better to consider all the facts ? or be spontaneous?
Datum: 21.10.2008 05:14 •
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Kathrin Enke says ?service with a smile? is great, but it's not all she needs when shopping.
Datum: 13.10.2008 22:21 •
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Using the words "there" and "it"
Datum: 06.10.2008 23:00 •
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This week's podcast looks at how to use ?there? and ?it? at the start of sentences and in certain expressions. You use them all the time, but do you use them correctly?
Datum: 06.10.2008 22:21 •
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Branding is a marketing tool used to get customers to recognize products and services, and to associate positive characteristics with them. And branding works for individuals, too. Ken Taylor tells us why.
Datum: 30.09.2008 10:18 •
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How to promote yourself and your abilities at work
Datum: 29.09.2008 23:00 •
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You may know that a 'hit man' is someone who murders people for
money... and, today, we'll hear from John Perkins, who says he has
worked as an "economic hit man".read more
Datum: 23.09.2008 05:28 •
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We hear from John Perkins, who says he has worked as an “economic hit man”.
Datum: 22.09.2008 23:00 •
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What could be more English than the local pub? But with more than 50 pubs closing every month, these are difficult times for this British institution.
Datum: 16.09.2008 05:49 •
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Save our pub
Datum: 15.09.2008 23:00 •
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Ken Taylor is here to explain how to summarize your phone calls!
Datum: 09.09.2008 19:01 •
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Ken Taylor explains how to summarize at the end of a call
Datum: 08.09.2008 23:00 •
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Erica Gingerich explains how to make your explanations more polite. Don't just use the imperative form!
Datum: 02.09.2008 10:21 •
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Explaining how things work
Datum: 01.09.2008 23:00 •
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Austrians and Germans may be neighbours across the Alps, but each country has its own business culture. Intercultural communication expert Robert Gibson is here with a guest, to tell us more about working with Austrians.
Datum: 26.08.2008 13:44 •
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We discuss some important differences between the Austrian and German business cultures
Datum: 25.08.2008 23:00 •
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Some negotiations are formal, others are more informal, such as deciding who has to make the coffee! How well do you know the language of negotiating?
Datum: 19.08.2008 08:38 •
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Different ways to express "yes" or "no"
Datum: 18.08.2008 23:00 •
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Kathrin Enke, author of our Office Blues is helping her husband move into a new office. So he's "making the switch." But it's not going smoothly.
Datum: 12.08.2008 14:38 •
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Kathrin Enke on the silly side of office life
Datum: 11.08.2008 23:00 •
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Leslie McKinney tells us how he got started in his unusual career. A magician reveals his career tricks in this week's podcast!
Datum: 05.08.2008 15:06 •
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A magician reveals his career tricks
Datum: 04.08.2008 23:00 •
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You like listening to our podcasts, don't you?
Datum: 28.07.2008 23:00 •
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Asking the right questions
Datum: 21.07.2008 23:00 •
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There will be more British accents in Canada in future...
Datum: 14.07.2008 23:00 •
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From child care to probationary period!
Datum: 07.07.2008 23:00 •
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Alpha males and women
Datum: 30.06.2008 23:00 •
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Essential phrases for making conference calls
Datum: 23.06.2008 23:00 •
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Datum: 16.06.2008 23:00 •
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Kathrin Enke on the silly side of office life
Datum: 09.06.2008 23:00 •
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Brooke Brantley, a top corporate chef, has tips on how to get the best culinary training
Datum: 02.06.2008 23:00 •
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Taking about illnesses at work
Datum: 26.05.2008 23:00 •
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Hard times for expatriates in Europe
Datum: 19.05.2008 23:00 •
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Have a go at translating regional specialties
Datum: 12.05.2008 23:00 •
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Why are people scared of innovation?
Datum: 05.05.2008 23:00 •
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Acting as the chair
Datum: 28.04.2008 23:00 •
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Relationships at work
Datum: 21.04.2008 23:00 •
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Careful how you spell that!
Datum: 14.04.2008 23:00 •
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Finding your way inside a building
Datum: 07.04.2008 23:00 •
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On April Fool's Day we look how humour works - at work!
Datum: 31.03.2008 23:00 •
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A short test on describing character
Datum: 24.03.2008 23:00 •
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Going "green" has become a way of life
Datum: 17.03.2008 23:00 •
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A dictation exercise to improve your writing skills
Datum: 10.03.2008 23:00 •
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A professional storyteller in Ireland
Datum: 03.03.2008 23:00 •
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Here are the answers - now, make the right questions!
Datum: 25.02.2008 23:00 •
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Robert Gibson explains how a takeover was a success for both companies
Datum: 18.02.2008 23:00 •
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Kathrin Enke on the silly side of work
Datum: 11.02.2008 23:00 •
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Talking about the people you work with
Datum: 04.02.2008 23:00 •
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Could the UK really live without pounds, pints and miles?
Datum: 28.01.2008 23:00 •
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Who to call when things go wrong.
Datum: 21.01.2008 23:00 •
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Improve your business English with the right novels
Datum: 14.01.2008 23:00 •
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Be polite to people around you when your phone rings
Datum: 07.01.2008 23:00 •
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Your New Year's resolution – improve your English!
Datum: 31.12.2007 23:00 •
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Motivating people with positive feedback
Datum: 24.12.2007 23:00 •
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Robert Gibson looks at working with people from one particular Arab country — Egypt.
Datum: 17.12.2007 23:00 •
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Kathrin Enke on the silly side of work
Datum: 10.12.2007 23:00 •
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Get in the spirit for a Christmas party!
Datum: 03.12.2007 23:00 •
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Using idioms to say whether you like someone or not
Datum: 26.11.2007 23:00 •
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Meet Sarah Thompson, an energetic woman with an interesting career path
Datum: 19.11.2007 23:00 •
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Creating a personal brand for yourself
Datum: 12.11.2007 23:00 •
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Let's make an effort!
Datum: 05.11.2007 23:00 •
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How did Deirdre Bounds make her millions?
Datum: 29.10.2007 23:00 •
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Robert Gibson talks to two global nomads
Datum: 22.10.2007 23:00 •
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Voice mail is a dangerous weapon of self-destruction
Datum: 15.10.2007 23:00 •
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Exercise and practise your English
Datum: 08.10.2007 23:00 •
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Would you give up your big car?
Datum: 01.10.2007 23:00 •
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Making people feel better with "tons" and "heaps"!
Datum: 24.09.2007 23:00 •
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Making people feel better with "tons" and "heaps"!
Datum: 24.09.2007 23:00 •
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How difficult are your colleagues really?
Datum: 17.09.2007 23:00 •
Größe: 1.5 MB
A listening comprehension exercise
Datum: 10.09.2007 23:00 •
Größe: 1.7 MB
Put them in the right order
Datum: 03.09.2007 23:00 •
Größe: 1.8 MB
How to behave halfway across the world
Datum: 27.08.2007 23:00 •
Größe: 1.5 MB
Learn how to deal with calls for colleagues
Datum: 20.08.2007 23:00 •
Größe: 1.6 MB
After a vacation, nothing is the same in the office as you left it
Datum: 13.08.2007 23:00 •
Größe: 1.4 MB
Talking about rules without being unfriendly
Datum: 06.08.2007 23:00 •
Größe: 1.6 MB
Meet the characters in our regular office dialogue, The Maine Event
Datum: 30.07.2007 23:00 •
Größe: 1.6 MB
Making complex technology simple and fun to use
Datum: 23.07.2007 23:00 •
Größe: 1.4 MB
Listening is an essential part of having conversations with other people
Datum: 16.07.2007 23:00 •
Größe: 1.9 MB
Siberia's centre for IT and software services
Datum: 09.07.2007 23:00 •
Größe: 1.6 MB
Show you're angry with the continuous form
Datum: 02.07.2007 23:00 •
Größe: 1.4 MB
A smile doesn't mean the same thing in every country
Datum: 25.06.2007 23:00 •
Größe: 1.4 MB
Ending your calls professionally
Datum: 18.06.2007 23:00 •
Größe: 1.7 MB
When it's wiser not to offer to help
Datum: 11.06.2007 23:00 •
Größe: 1.7 MB
Asking for help on a flight
Datum: 04.06.2007 23:00 •
Größe: 1.7 MB
Choosing the right examination
Datum: 28.05.2007 23:00 •
Größe: 1.5 MB
Different expressions for different feelings
Datum: 21.05.2007 23:00 •
Größe: 1.5 MB
New ways to store information
Datum: 14.05.2007 23:00 •
Größe: 1.8 MB
When to use "-ing" or "to + the infinitive" after certain verbs
Datum: 07.05.2007 23:00 •
Größe: 1.5 MB
A country that combines traditional and modern lifestyles
Datum: 30.04.2007 23:00 •
Größe: 1.7 MB
End your calls with a clear summary
Datum: 23.04.2007 23:00 •
Größe: 2.2 MB
The problems with certain types of callers never change
Datum: 16.04.2007 23:00 •
Größe: 1.5 MB
Going back to a former employer has its advantages
Datum: 09.04.2007 23:00 •
Größe: 1.6 MB
Keeping it short and sweet!
Datum: 02.04.2007 23:00 •
Größe: 2.1 MB
Advice for meetings with native English speakers
Datum: 26.03.2007 23:00 •
Größe: 1.7 MB
Discussing prices openly in business situations
Datum: 19.03.2007 23:00 •
Größe: 2.1 MB
From a haircut to some "hair-raising" idioms!
Datum: 12.03.2007 23:00 •
Größe: 1.8 MB
Decide when to use "any" and "anyone"
Datum: 05.03.2007 23:00 •
Größe: 1.6 MB
An interview with American management coach Karim Akbar
Datum: 26.02.2007 23:00 •
Größe: 1.8 MB
Ken Taylor corrects typical mistakes
Datum: 19.02.2007 23:00 •
Größe: 2.3 MB
Kathrin Hauger on strange nicknames
Datum: 12.02.2007 23:00 •
Größe: 1.5 MB
Business travel: Looking for a one-in-a-kind experience
Datum: 05.02.2007 23:00 •
Größe: 2.1 MB
False friends: A translation exercise
Datum: 29.01.2007 23:00 •
Größe: 1.4 MB
Julian Earwaker interviews Andy Lake, an expert on homeworking
Datum: 22.01.2007 23:00 •
Größe: 1.4 MB
Say it in style: Describing people in a polite, positive way
Datum: 15.01.2007 23:00 •
Größe: 1.9 MB
Names and News: An Armenian businessman has school plans
Datum: 08.01.2007 23:00 •
Größe: 2.2 MB
Grammar: Practise relative clauses in a business context
Datum: 01.01.2007 23:00 •
Größe: 2 MB
Intercultural communication: Working with people from Sweden
Datum: 25.12.2006 23:00 •
Größe: 2.1 MB
Business skills: Introduce yourself so people will remember your name!
Datum: 18.12.2006 23:00 •
Größe: 2.6 MB
Kathrin Hauger on the troubles of travelling by plane
Datum: 11.12.2006 23:00 •
Größe: 1.8 MB
English on the Move: Trade fairs
Datum: 04.12.2006 23:00 •
Größe: 2.3 MB
Careers: Expert advice on interviews
Datum: 27.11.2006 23:00 •
Größe: 1.5 MB
Names and news: Vikram Chatwal
Datum: 20.11.2006 23:00 •
Größe: 1.9 MB
Say It in Style: Idioms for talking about your workload
Datum: 13.11.2006 23:00 •
Größe: 2.2 MB
Grammar: Many ways to reply to "how often"
Datum: 06.11.2006 23:00 •
Größe: 1.7 MB
Intercultural Communication: Robert Gibson's views on diversity policies and strategies at work
Datum: 30.10.2006 23:00 •
Größe: 1.9 MB
Ken Taylor on the power of anecdotes
Datum: 23.10.2006 23:00 •
Größe: 2.7 MB
Kathrin Hauger on the dangers of instant messaging
Datum: 16.10.2006 23:00 •
Größe: 1.5 MB
Vocabulary of banking: how to use loan, lend and borrow
Datum: 09.10.2006 23:00 •
Größe: 2.4 MB
Grammar: Do you always arrive on time, or just in time?
Datum: 02.10.2006 23:00 •
Größe: 1.8 MB
Management: dealing with heavy schedules from Cairo to Munich
Datum: 25.09.2006 23:00 •
Größe: 1.8 MB
Telephoning: make a great first impression
Datum: 18.09.2006 23:00 •
Größe: 2 MB
Datum: 11.09.2006 23:00 •
Größe: 2 MB
Grammar: time expressions "for" and "since"
Datum: 04.09.2006 23:00 •
Größe: 1.6 MB
Negotiating: The American way
Datum: 28.08.2006 23:00 •
Größe: 1.6 MB
Negotiating: The American way
Datum: 28.08.2006 23:00 •
Größe: 1.6 MB
An invitation to dinner?
Datum: 21.08.2006 23:00 •
Größe: 1.6 MB
An invitation to dinner?
Datum: 21.08.2006 23:00 •
Größe: 1.6 MB
An invitation to dinner?
Datum: 21.08.2006 23:00 •
Größe: 1.6 MB
Kathrin Hauger on business trips and laptops
Datum: 14.08.2006 23:00 •
Größe: 1.2 MB
Kathrin Hauger on business trips and laptops
Datum: 14.08.2006 23:00 •
Größe: 1.2 MB
Kathrin Hauger on business trips and laptops
Datum: 14.08.2006 23:00 •
Größe: 1.2 MB
In the news: Feeding the family
Datum: 07.08.2006 23:00 •
Größe: 2 MB
In the news: Feeding the family
Datum: 07.08.2006 23:00 •
Größe: 2 MB
In the news: Feeding the family
Datum: 07.08.2006 23:00 •
Größe: 2 MB
A different situation; a different future form
Datum: 31.07.2006 23:00 •
Größe: 1.7 MB
A different situation; a different future form
Datum: 31.07.2006 23:00 •
Größe: 1.7 MB
A different situation; a different future form
Datum: 31.07.2006 23:00 •
Größe: 1.7 MB
Start the day with a working breakfast
Datum: 24.07.2006 23:00 •
Größe: 1.5 MB
Start the day with a working breakfast
Datum: 24.07.2006 23:00 •
Größe: 1.5 MB
Start the day with a working breakfast
Datum: 24.07.2006 23:00 •
Größe: 1.5 MB
A marketing test: abbreviations and acronyms
Datum: 17.07.2006 23:00 •
Größe: 2.2 MB
A marketing test: abbreviations and acronyms
Datum: 17.07.2006 23:00 •
Größe: 2.2 MB
A marketing test: abbreviations and acronyms
Datum: 17.07.2006 23:00 •
Größe: 2.2 MB
A ladies' night out
Datum: 10.07.2006 23:00 •
Größe: 2 MB
A ladies' night out
Datum: 10.07.2006 23:00 •
Größe: 2 MB
A ladies' night out
Datum: 10.07.2006 23:00 •
Größe: 2 MB
Grammar: The tricky future
Datum: 03.07.2006 23:00 •
Größe: 1.6 MB
Grammar: The tricky future
Datum: 03.07.2006 23:00 •
Größe: 1.6 MB
Grammar: The tricky future
Datum: 03.07.2006 23:00 •
Größe: 1.6 MB
International meetings: noticing the cultural differences
Datum: 26.06.2006 23:00 •
Größe: 1.6 MB
International meetings: noticing the cultural differences
Datum: 26.06.2006 23:00 •
Größe: 1.6 MB
International meetings: noticing the cultural differences
Datum: 26.06.2006 23:00 •
Größe: 1.6 MB
How to answer the phone politely
Datum: 19.06.2006 23:00 •
Größe: 1.7 MB
How to answer the phone politely
Datum: 19.06.2006 23:00 •
Größe: 1.7 MB
Kathrin Hauger on keeping fit at work
Datum: 12.06.2006 23:00 •
Größe: 1.4 MB
Are you helpful on the phone?
Datum: 05.06.2006 23:00 •
Größe: 1.9 MB
Love is in the air in British offices
Datum: 29.05.2006 23:00 •
Größe: 1.8 MB
Pronunciation | Words with "ough"
Datum: 22.05.2006 23:00 •
Größe: 2 MB
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