00 - An Introduction
Meet Anna, Paul, Denise and Tom.
English at Work focuses on English communication in the office. Join Neil in this special introductory programme as he finds out about the characters who work in the offices of Tip Top Trading.
Intermediate · 160701 · 2016-07-01
Meet Anna, Paul, Denise and Tom. English at Work focuses on English communication in the office. Join Neil in this special introductory programme as he finds out about the characters who work in the offices of Tip Top Trading.
1. A good example that comes to mind...
US: A good example that comes to mind...
2. I'm particularly proud of...
US: I'm particularly proud of...
3. Timekeeping is important to me.
US: Punctuality is important to me.
1. Narrator
Hi, I'm Neil. Thanks for joining me on English at Work – a new series of programmes set in an office, full of top tips to help you learn some useful business language which you could use in the workplace. In the next few minutes you can join me on an introductory tour around one of London's biggest imitation plastic fruit manufacturers, called Tip Top Trading. We're going to hear from some of the employees that work so hard to keep the business running smoothly. So come on then! Let's step into the office and eavesdrop on Tip Top Trading's possible newest recruit. I say possible because she is still being interviewed for the job of Sales Executive…
US: Hi, I'm Neil. Thanks for joining me on English at Work - a new series of programs set in an office, packed with top tips to help you learn useful business language you can use at work. In the next few minutes, you can join me on an introductory tour of one of London's biggest imitation plastic fruit manufacturers, called Tip Top Trading. We're going to hear from some of the employees who work hard to keep the business running smoothly. So come on! Let's step into the office and eavesdrop on Tip Top Trading's potential newest hire. I say potential because she's still being interviewed for the Sales Executive position...
2. Anna
Firstly, this job is an ideal match for my skills and experience: I've spent several years working in sales and I get on with people easily. Well, I mean, apart from the ones I don't like of course! Secondly, I know Tip Top Trading is one of the fastest-growing companies in London, and I want to be part of that.
US: First, this job is an ideal match for my skills and experience: I've spent several years working in sales, and I get along with people easily. Well, I mean, except for the ones I don't like, of course! Second, I know Tip Top Trading is one of the fastest-growing companies in London, and I want to be part of that.
3. Paul
That's absolutely right. Tip Top Trading is the fastest-growing company in the plastic fruits sector.
US: That's absolutely right. Tip Top Trading is the fastest-growing company in the plastic fruit sector.
4. Narrator
Well said, Anna! If she gets that job I'm sure she'll be an asset to the company. The decision is in the hands of Manager Paul, who we heard there. He's a nice guy really, a little disorganised, but when things go wrong he's got to take charge… a bit like this…
US: Well said, Anna! If she gets that job, I'm sure she'll be an asset to the company. The decision is in the hands of Manager Paul, who we just heard. He's a nice guy, really, a little disorganized, but when things go wrong, he's got to take charge... kind of like this...
5. Paul
Yesterday was not a great day. Two clients came in with serious complaints. Mrs Kumquat received a delivery of imitation bananas that were purple – not very convincing – and Mr Lime ordered grapefruits, but got pineapples. Tom!
US: Yesterday was not a great day. Two clients came in with serious complaints. Mrs. Kumquat received a delivery of imitation bananas that were purple - not very convincing - and Mr. Lime ordered grapefruits but got pineapples. Tom!
6. Tom
Yeah, listen...
US: Yeah, listen...
7. Paul
Were you responsible for these errors?
US: Were you responsible for these errors?
8. Tom
Well... yes, but—
US: Well... yes, but-
9. Paul
Look, mistakes happen. But it seems that Mrs Kumquat left our offices even angrier than when she came in and she says she will never use Tip Top Trading again!
US: Look, mistakes happen. But it seems Mrs. Kumquat left our office even angrier than when she came in, and she says she will never use Tip Top Trading again!
10. Tom
I tried my best.
US: I tried my best.
11. Narrator
Ah yes, Tom! One of the company's top Sales Executives – he's good… …but his interpersonal skills need working on. Listen to this!
US: Ah yes, Tom! One of the company's top Sales Executives - he's good... ...but his interpersonal skills need work. Listen to this!
12. Tom
My computer has crashed. I've lost my phone. And there's a big, BIG problem with my timetable. I have two meetings scheduled at the same time with two extremely important clients. I can't do them both at once!
US: My computer crashed. I've lost my phone. And there's a big, BIG problem with my schedule. I have two meetings scheduled at the same time with two extremely important clients. I can't do both at once!
13. Narrator
Now, every office needs a good office assistant – and Tip Top Trading is no exception. It's got Denise, who's there to assist, organise and sometimes make the tea…
US: Now, every office needs a good office assistant - and Tip Top Trading is no exception. They have Denise, who's there to assist, organize, and sometimes make coffee...
14. Denise
Oh sorry, excuse me, here's your tea, Paul.
US: Oh sorry, excuse me, here's your coffee, Paul.
15. Paul
Thanks, Denise.
US: Thanks, Denise.
16. Narrator
But goodness! She likes to talk…
US: But wow! She likes to talk...
17. Denise
Really! “Denise do this! Denise do that!” I'm telling you Sharon, I've almost had enough! I get treated like I'm some kind of servant!
US: Really! "Denise, do this! Denise, do that!" I'm telling you, Sharon, I've almost had enough! I get treated like I'm some kind of servant!
18. Narrator
That's Denise! I think we'll just leave the office now and let them get on with their work. So that's Tip Top Trading. There are plenty of other people we'll meet along the way – so go on – why don't you join me for English at Work from bbclearningenglish.com. See ya!
US: That's Denise! I think we'll just leave the office now and let them get on with their work. So that's Tip Top Trading. There are plenty of other people we'll meet along the way - so come on - why don't you join me for English at Work from bbclearningenglish.com. See ya!
Question
What kind of company is Tip Top Trading?
Answer
Tip Top Trading is a plastic fruit manufacturer.