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BBC English at Work 完整台词 01-the-interview

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Tip Top Trading is the fastest-growing company in the plastic fruit sector, and Anna desperately wants to be a part of it. Her job interview for a position in sales is going to be a challenge. How will she cope?

This programme focuses on useful language for job interviews.

Phrases from the programme:

  • A good example that comes to mind…
  • I’m particularly proud of…
  • Timekeeping is important to me.

Listening Challenge

BBC English at Work 完整台词 02-the-interruption

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Anna’s job interview continues. But with all the pressure and stress, she has frozen mid-sentence, unable to find the right word in English for what she wants to say.

The programme looks at useful phrases for structuring answers in a job interview.

Phrases from the programme:

  • Firstly, this job is an ideal match for my skills and experience.
  • Secondly,…
  • Above all, the reason I want this job is…

Listening Challenge

BBC English at Work 完整台词 03-the-crisis

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Denise explains why she’s in such a state of panic and Paul is not pleased. Will Anna be able to help resolve the crisis?

This episode explores language for making suggestions.

Phrases from the programme:

  • Can I make a suggestion?
  • Why don’t you try…?
  • Have you tried asking your colleagues?
  • Maybe I could do a big office search for you…?
  • How about looking through your rubbish bin…?
  • I have an idea!

Listening Challenge

BBC English at Work 完整台词 04-doing-lunch

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Anna is determined to be friendly with her new colleagues and to make a good impression. Unfortunately, a slight misunderstanding leads her to make an embarrassing mistake.

This episode explores expressions you can use to introduce yourself and make small talk in the office.

Phrases from the programme:

  • Hello, I don’t think we’ve met.
  • You must be Tom.
  • I’ve just joined the team.
  • Nice to meet you!
  • Have you worked here long?

Listening Challenge

BBC English at Work 完整台词 05-polite-requests

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Anna is still getting used to how things work in her new job. She turns to her colleagues to ask for help, but upsets Denise by sounding too bossy.

This episode explores language you can use to make polite requests.

Phrases from the programme:

  • I was wondering if you could do something for me…
  • Would you be able to print out a file for me?
  • Could I have it within ten minutes please?
  • Could you possibly help me with the printer?
  • Would you mind writing your email later?

Listening Challenge

BBC English at Work 完整台词 06-how-to-offer-help

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It’s chaos at Tip Top Trading. Tom is in a panic and needs help! He has arranged more meetings than he can cope with and is going to have to face some unhappy clients. Anna decides to step in and help.

This episode explores language for offering help.

Phrases from the programme:

  • Is there anything I can do?
  • Let me help.
  • Can I give you a hand?
  • Give me a shout if you need anything.
  • I have an idea!

Listening Challenge