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Situation 42: Estimating Budget- Business English for Workplace
411. Do you think you can handle that? 412. Did you have a chance to look over the estimate I sent for your gala dinner project next month? 413. We can help you with production according to your needs. 414. We will only be able to give onsite managem...
Situation 43: Business Partnership - Business English for Workplace
421. We specialize in the export of Japanese Light Industrial Products. 422. Your letter expresses the hope of establishing business connections with us has met with approval. 423. We shall be glad to enter into business relation with you. 424. Our m...
Situation 44: Start Working - Business English for Workplace
431. It appears that you are not inclined to address my question today. 432. It is pinpoint an exact. I have to consult some other experts, who are very busy. 433. Our project must proceed at a reasonable quick tempo. Surely one month is ample time,...
Situation 45: Considering Work Plan - Business English for Workplace
441. It’s too dark, I’d like a lighter color. 442. I’m looking for something less expensive. 443.The traffic is so heavy, I think it’s quicker to walk. 444. I recommend the Thai restaurant for you. 445. My contention is that t...
Situation 46: Final Approval - Business English for Workplace
451.Thank you all in attendance today, I know it’s a busy day for you all. 452. Next week we can cast the final approval. 453. Are there any more comments? 454. We are running short of time. Please be brief. 455. I think we’d better leave...
Situation 47: Company Regulations - Business English for Workplace
461. Will management talk to him about his appearance. 462. We must wear white shirts, dark suits, and ties. 463. We are allowed to wear more casual jackets and trousers. 464. Marketing and sales staff always dress for success. 465. Dressing professi...
Situation 48: Planning a Birthday Party - Business English for Workplace
471. Ms.Green, we’ll have a welcome partyfor you at tomorrow evening. Is it right with you? 472. We’re going to have a party this weekend at Central Park. 473.I’d like to invite you to my birthday party at this weekend. 474.We&rsquo...
Situation 50: Business Etiquette - Business English for Workplace
491. It’s difficult dealing with him. 492. Your job seems difficult. 493. My boss doesn’t appreciate me. 494. My boss has it in for me. 495. It’s really unusual for us to go against our boss. 496. My boss is targeting at me. 497. No...
Situation 49: Work Environment - Business English for Workplace
481. What a beautiful place you work in! 482.This office locks like a pigsty. 483. A safe and healthy work environment produces performance. 484. Our company has a good and safe work environment. 485. Comfortable work environment is another kind of w...
Situation 59: Leave of absence - Business English for Workplace
581. I need tomorrow off. 582. He has a day off today. 583. I need a sick leave for two days. 584. I want to take a day off to see a doctor. 585. I’m afraid I’m going to have to pull a sick today. 586. I got an afternoon off and went to t...
Situation 52: Business Letters Management - Business English for Workplace
511.We are wrestling with a mass of correspondence. 512.I have to clear off arrears of work and correspondence. 513.I hope to work off most of urgent letters by tomorrow. 514.A second-class letter is slower than a first-class. 515.I’m sorry,sir...
Situation 51: Leaving a Message - Business English for Workplace
501. Can I take a message for him? 502. He should be back soon. Shall you give him a message? 503. Just a moment, please. Let me get something to write down. 504. Can I have your phone number, please? 505.Thank you for calling, I will be sure he get...
Situation 53: File Management - Business English for Workplace
521. Please file this letter, Mrs. Jellaby. 522. When she had typed several letters, she went to a filing cabinet and filed carbon copies. 523. Don’t mess the files around, I’ve just put them in order. 524. As time went by, my credit hist...
Situation 56: Sending Complaints - Business English for Workplace
551. I am afraid I have got a complaint to make. 552.So far we have not any complaint of this kind. 553. Conducting investigations and mediation in connection with the complaints. 554.Your complaint must me made through the proper channels. 555. I wi...
Situation 54: Going to a Restaurant - Business English for Workplace
531. In fact, nothing is fixed up for you this afternoon. 532.Shall we have dinner in the Thai restaurant tonight? 533. Let’s go for a walk this evening. 534. Do you have any plans on Sunday? 535. We reserved a table for you at 5pm. 536. I need...
