http://johnnyseslpodcast.podbean.com The ESL podcast which caters to anyone interested in improving their general conversational and Business English skills Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:12:29 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This is the podcast for Episode 84. http://johnnyseslpodcast.podbean.com/2009/11/23/episode-84endgame-1of-1/ This podcast contains some pronunciation activities which can be practiced in the activity pack. http://johnnyseslpodcast.podbean.com/2009/11/23/episode-84-pronunciation-practice-2-of-2/ This is the Activities Pack for Podcast 84.  It also contains the answer key. http://johnnyseslpodcast.podbean.com/2009/11/23/episode-84-activities-pack-3-of-3/ The podcast and explanations for Episode 83. http://johnnyseslpodcast.podbean.com/2009/11/10/episode-83-on-the-map-1-of-3/ I always put the blanket on my head when I do the podcasts.  It helps me think. Write down the dictation and email it to me.  Can you save the world http://johnnyseslpodcast.podbean.com/2009/11/10/episode-83-save-the-world-video-dictation-2-of-3/ This is the PDF transcript and activity pack for podcast 83. http://johnnyseslpodcast.podbean.com/2009/11/10/episode-83-on-the-map-pdf-transcript-and-activities-3-of-3/ This podcast contains episode 82, listening for activity 1, and the dictation.   Enjoy!!!!!! http://johnnyseslpodcast.podbean.com/2009/10/26/episode-82-an-almost-done-deal1-of-1/ This pdf file contains transcripts and activities. http://johnnyseslpodcast.podbean.com/2009/10/26/episode-82-pdf-activity-pack-2-of-2/ This is the answers and explanations podcast for Episode 82. http://johnnyseslpodcast.podbean.com/2009/10/26/episode-82-answers-and-explanations-3-of-3/ Episode 81 is the beginning of our premium content subscription based service.  To subscribe for 12 months click on the link below and you will have access to all future premium content on the site.  Each and every podcast will be followed with a pdf file which contains the podcast ... http://johnnyseslpodcast.podbean.com/2009/10/22/episode-81-morning-blend-1-of-3/ This PDF file contains podcast scripts, supplemental activities, and exercises. http://johnnyseslpodcast.podbean.com/2009/10/22/episode-81-pdf-podcast-script-exercises-and-activities-2-of-3/ This is the answer key for the activity pack that came with podcast 81. http://johnnyseslpodcast.podbean.com/2009/10/22/morning-blend-explanations-and-answer-key-3-of-3/ As of Episode 81 all podcasts and supplemental material on this site will be premium content. A premium content subscription will provide you with the following: * at least 2 podcasts per week ranging from 10-20 minutes * supplemental material which will let you practice what you learned in the podcast * I will ... http://johnnyseslpodcast.podbean.com/2009/09/30/site-update-premium-content/ We need to get to the heart of what the real issue is here.  I am sick and tired of listening to the same old excuses as to why we have not been able to get this project off the ground.  Jim and I have been reviewing all the decisions ... http://johnnyseslpodcast.podbean.com/2009/09/12/episode-80-pressing-problems/ I am in such a bad mood today.  I have been negotiating a merger between the two biggest telecommunications companies in the country.  I thought that a deal was imminent this morning when we were able to come to an agreement on the last major stumbling block between the companies. ... http://johnnyseslpodcast.podbean.com/2009/07/27/episode-79-breaking-the-news/ I have been having a hard time dealing with my co-worker Daniel for the past year.  Initially, I thought that maybe he was just a slow learner or that he was just green.  I decided that I would cut him some slack and that eventually he would get the ... http://johnnyseslpodcast.podbean.com/2008/05/24/episode-78-just-brush-it-off/ I had to do the most difficult thing I have ever done as a boss yesterday.  I had to fire an engineer who was not performing up to par.  The part that was the most difficult was that I had to fire him right before the Christmas holidays.  I really ... http://johnnyseslpodcast.podbean.com/2008/05/24/episode-77-up-to-par/ My colleague Jake continuously asks me if our firm has any plans to merge in the near future.  I have told him repeatedly that I have to keep that information close to the vest.  He told me yesterday that I was always being tight lipped about corporate issues.  He said ... http://johnnyseslpodcast.podbean.com/2008/05/24/episode-76-tight-lipped/ Opening Remarks: Ladies and Gentlemen, I want to thank all of you for being here.  There are some very important decisions we need to make as to how we are going to stop the bleeding.  There is no reason for me to sugarcoat anything.  If we want to stem the tide ... http://johnnyseslpodcast.podbean.com/2008/05/24/episode-75-there-is-no-reason-to-sugarcoat-anything/ 1) I think I deserve a pat on the back for the presentation I gave at the conference. 2) I burned the midnight oil for two weeks to get ready for the exam, however I just passed by the skin of my teeth. 3) Have you found  why Jim and Jason ... http://johnnyseslpodcast.podbean.com/2008/05/24/episode-74-a-pat-on-the-back/ White lies are the keys to success in every marriage or relationship.  We all tell white lies on a daily basis.  I can not imagine ever always telling the truth.  I know that everyone out there listening, especially the guys knows what I'm talking about.  Your wife or girlfriend comes ... http://johnnyseslpodcast.podbean.com/2008/05/24/episode-73-white-lies/ Memo: I just want to keep you posted on what is going on with the meetings so far.  On the whole, I feel that the recent successes we have had developing new businesses in emerging markets will continue in the next fiscal year.  There are only a few sticking points which ... http://johnnyseslpodcast.podbean.com/2008/05/23/episode-72-a-sticking-point/ A) Do you have a second? I need to pick your brain on a couple of things. B) It's not a good time now. I'm in the middle of something. A) What about tomorrow? B) Tomorrow's not good either. I'll be in and out of the office all day. ... http://johnnyseslpodcast.podbean.com/2008/05/23/episode-71-picking-your-brain/ Open the Floor to Something:  Ladies and Gentlemen that concludes my presentation, I would like to now open the floor to questions. Take The Floor:  Jake will be taking the floor in twenty minutes in order to discuss the latest financial data. Give The Floor to Someone:  Ladies and Gentlemen, I would ... http://johnnyseslpodcast.podbean.com/2008/05/23/episode-70-opening-the-floor-to-questions/ A) Why are you in such a bad mood today? B) Sorry, I had a really bad day at work. A) What happened? B) Well, To put it in a nutshell I was in a meeting with one of our most important clients and the boss totally put me on the spot.  I ... http://johnnyseslpodcast.podbean.com/2008/05/23/episode-69-on-the-spot/ I have been trying to tell my boss that we don't need to spend a bunch of cash advertising our English School.  He seems to feel that flashy spots on television will get our name out there.  Additionally, he feels that half page ads in the newspaper are another viable ... http://johnnyseslpodcast.podbean.com/2008/05/23/episode-68-word-of-mouth/ Before we start today, there are a couple of housekeeping issues that we need to take care of.  First, have we made all the arrangements for next week's Conference? A) Yes, that has all been taken care of. Glad to hear that.  Next, Has the contractor given us a firm date of ... http://johnnyseslpodcast.podbean.com/2008/05/23/episode-67-please-make-note-of-episode-67/ ack:  I can't believe you passed up moving to France for a year.Paul:  I'd love to go but the timing isn't good for me now. Jack:  It sounds like a sweet deal. They offered you a pay raise, an apartment, and a car.  I was hoping the firm would offer me ... http://johnnyseslpodcast.podbean.com/2008/05/23/episode-66-dont-pass-up-this-podcast/ Do you have any skeletons in your closet?  I think that we all do.  Generally speaking, we don't share the skeletons we have in our closet with friends and colleagues.  A skeleton in the closet can leave you red faced or upset, if it were discovered.  Let's say you were ... http://johnnyseslpodcast.podbean.com/2008/05/23/episode-65-skeletons-in-the-closet/ I still haven't been able to get over Michelle dumping me.  It happened six months ago, but I feel like it was yesterday.  I know I should take these kinds of things in stride, however difficult.  When my friends ask me what I got up to on weekends, I always ... http://johnnyseslpodcast.podbean.com/2008/05/23/episode-64-getting-over-a-broken-heart/ Jake:  I think the best way forward is to set up a new department.  The department would be responsible for handling the influx of new business. Joe:  I agree with you to some extent.  I think that we need a way to handle all the new business.  I just don't believe ... http://johnnyseslpodcast.podbean.com/2008/05/23/episode-63-to-some-extent/ Transcript http://johnnyseslpodcast.podbean.com/2008/05/23/episode-62-ill-take-you-up-on-that/ Transcript http://johnnyseslpodcast.podbean.com/2008/05/23/episode-61-fill-me-in/ Transcript http://johnnyseslpodcast.podbean.com/2008/05/23/episode-60-the-death-of-habeas-corpus/ Transcript http://johnnyseslpodcast.podbean.com/2008/05/23/episode-59-to-wake-up-on-the-wrong-side-of-the-bed/ Transcript http://johnnyseslpodcast.podbean.com/2008/05/23/episode-58-i-dont-want-to-say-i-told-you-so-but/ Transcript http://johnnyseslpodcast.podbean.com/2008/05/23/episode-57-off-the-beaten-path/ Transcript http://johnnyseslpodcast.podbean.com/2008/05/23/episode-56-high-school-reunion/ Transcript http://johnnyseslpodcast.podbean.com/2008/05/23/episode-55-the-ball-and-chain/ Transcript http://johnnyseslpodcast.podbean.com/2008/05/23/episode-54-headlines/