(Surprised) Can’t? Sofia, this is urgent.
(Sighing) That’s not a full weekend.
(Long pause. Exhales) Fine. Sunday, 7 p.m. Don’t be late.
No. But it’s the best I can offer. Or, we ask James. He’s not on a project right now.
Big problem. The Tokyo report. Client changed the deadline. It needs to be on their desk by Monday 8 a.m.
This week, use “I hear you, but…” or “Would it be possible…” in a real conversation. Write down what happened. You’ll be surprised.
Excellent. Notice the magic phrases: “Would it be possible…” and “I appreciate your help.” Now, you try the whole dialogue alone. Pause the audio, play the waiter’s line, and say your line out loud. Ready?
Oh. Wow. Okay. But… we already agreed on next Friday.
Thank you. I appreciate your help.
Of course. I’m so sorry.
Here you are, sir. Enjoy your meal.
(Looking up from screen) Sure, Mark. What’s up?
Oh? What’s wrong?
James? (Laughs dryly) He’d mess it up.
(Muttering) Yeah. Noted. SEGMENT 2: Language Breakdown (Teacher’s Corner) Host speaks clearly, slightly slower than native speed, with pauses for repetition.
(Surprised) Can’t? Sofia, this is urgent.
(Sighing) That’s not a full weekend.
(Long pause. Exhales) Fine. Sunday, 7 p.m. Don’t be late.
No. But it’s the best I can offer. Or, we ask James. He’s not on a project right now. Learn-hot-english-magazine-audio-files
Big problem. The Tokyo report. Client changed the deadline. It needs to be on their desk by Monday 8 a.m.
This week, use “I hear you, but…” or “Would it be possible…” in a real conversation. Write down what happened. You’ll be surprised.
Excellent. Notice the magic phrases: “Would it be possible…” and “I appreciate your help.” Now, you try the whole dialogue alone. Pause the audio, play the waiter’s line, and say your line out loud. Ready? (Surprised) Can’t
Oh. Wow. Okay. But… we already agreed on next Friday.
Thank you. I appreciate your help.
Of course. I’m so sorry.
Here you are, sir. Enjoy your meal.
(Looking up from screen) Sure, Mark. What’s up?
Oh? What’s wrong?
James? (Laughs dryly) He’d mess it up.
(Muttering) Yeah. Noted. SEGMENT 2: Language Breakdown (Teacher’s Corner) Host speaks clearly, slightly slower than native speed, with pauses for repetition.