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Situation 57: Assistance - Business English for Workplace
561. Could you help me up with this suitcase? 562. I am obliged to you for your valuable services and discreet conduct! 563. I’m very grateful for your offer. However I’ve done it by myself. 564. Can I be of any help to you? 565.This prod...
Situation 55: Giving Information - Business English for Workplace
541.Your room number is 8543, sir. 542. We are sorry not to be able to give you the information requested. 543. I’m sorry. We can’t give the guests’ information to you. 544. I will give you the info sheet to look over. 545. He succe...
Situation 58: Working Overtime - Business English for Workplace
571. Sorry, I have to work overtime. 572. Are you available to work during the weekend? 573. I stayed up all night working. 574. I am a regular overtime worker. 575. I’ll be getting home after midnight. 576. We may have to pull an all-night to...
Situation 60: Employee Training - Business English for Workplace
591. How do you train new employee? 592. We have a two-week training program. 593. In what way do you train your employees? 594.The company will cover the expense on training. 595. Have you gotten any special training in language? 596. I am very inte...
Situation 61: Reorganization - Business English for Workplace
601. Mr.Li has been transferred to our Osaka branch. 602. He has been assigned to the Beijing office. 603. I’m leaving this section next week. 604. Did you hear about the personal reshuffle? 605. I will refuse the transfer. 606. I don’t s...
Situation 62: Teamwork - Business English for Workplace
611.Team spirit is the most important factor to win victory. 612.The members of a team should work towards a common objective. 613.The team helps individuals developing. 614. A wise team leader extremely emphasizes team spirit. 615.Team members shoul...
Situation 64: Product Advertisement - Business English for Workplace
631. We need to promote the product. 632. Can we afford some ads? 633. We need to advertise the product. 634. We should budget more for advertising. 635. What was the reaction to the advertising? 636. Not enough money is being spent on advertising. 6...
Situation 63: New Product Development - Business English for Workplace
621.This is our most recently developed product. 622.You may be interested in some of the items. 623.What about having a look at the sample first? 624.What about placing a trial order? 625.Would it be possible for me to have a closer look at your sam...
Situation 65: Product Launch - Business English for Workplace
641. This new product is the taste of European market. 642. They are of the newest patterns that can be obtained in town. 643. Let me demonstrate how it’s used. 644. Here is our newest invention. 645. We have improved the quality. 646. We just...
Situation 66: Perks - Business English for Workplace
651. What perks does this job give you? 652. A perk is something you receive outside your salary for doing a job. 653. Nowadays, many jobs offer extra benefit-perks to employees. 654. How many bonus you can get depends on your performance in the comp...
Situation 67: Holding a Party - Business English for Workplace
661. It’s a pleasure to have you there. 662. Please go to the table. 663. It’s very kind of you to have invited me. 664. I’m happy to be host this dinner party in honor of our friends. 665. The office picnic is on Saturday. 66...
Situation 68: Signing a Contract - Business English for Workplace
671. I hope to conclude some business with you. 672. We also hope to expand our business with you. 673. We are thinking of expanding into Chinese market. 674. I assure you of our closet cooperation. 675. They’ve met with great favor home and ab...
Situation 69: Market Research - Business English for Workplace
681. How will we start selling this new product? 682. Do you often carry out market research? 683. The preliminary market test is due to start next month. 684.. We have to run the market test for two months. 685. Marketing research is boarder and inv...
Situation 70: Settling Disputes - Business English for Workplace
691. There is no doubt that many people abuse advertising. 692. We should settle the dispute through negotiations without resorting legal proceeding. 693. Where do you want to have the arbitration held? 694. The losing party shall bear the cost for a...
Situation 71: Applying For a Patent - Business English for Workplace
701. Is this patented? 702. I’m working on the application for patent. 703. Have you patented this design? 704. Does this have a patent? 705. This patent is pending. 706. I’m in the process of having it patented. 707. China has become the...
