Learn about common English abbreviations used in emails and letters in this episode. أكثر...

Get rich while learning some business English in this episode about franchises. أكثر...

Slow dialogue: 1:34 Explanations: 3:45 Fast dialogue: 12:04 Store owner: Hello. Karin: Hello, is this Joe’s Shoe Repair? Store owner: Yes, how can I help you? Karin: I’m calling to find out your business hours. Store owner: We’re open 24/7. Karin: Really? You’re open 24 hours a...

Slow dialogue: 1:18 Explanations: 3:25 Fast dialogue: 14:20 Hello, business students. I’m here today at your professor’s request to talk to you about the importance of finding your own niche in business. Conventional wisdom says that people in business need to diversify their skill sets so...

Slow dialogue: 1:38 Explanations: 4:13 Fast dialogue: 16:34 Phan: Hi, Montel. Thanks for agreeing to meet with me. Montel: It’s my pleasure. Phan: Since I’m new here, I was hoping you might be willing to give me some pointers on how to get new clients. To be honest, I’ve never...

Slow dialogue: 1:29 Explanations: 3:46 Fast dialogue: 14:16 Maria: I need this package to arrive in Tulsa by next Wednesday. Sam: Sure, I’ll send it UPS or FedEx using their ground service. It’ll be cheaper than sending it using their overnight service and we can still track it. Is it...

Slow dialogue: 1:10 Explanations: 2:46 Fast dialogue: 14:48 I’ve always been a pretty cautious investor. I like my investments to be conservative and I usually invest only in sure things. Recently, though, I’ve been tempted to take more risk. My friend, Bernie, is a very successful fund...