Down to Business English: Business News to Improve your Business English
Summary: A podcast for people who use English as a Second Language (ESL) in their work environment and are trying to improve their overall language skills. In each episode, hosts Dez Morgan and Skip Montreux discuss business stories making the news around the world. Through their discussions, Skip & Dez introduce business related vocabulary and phrases, review grammar, and identify cultural differences in international business situations. An excellent way to improve listening skills and keep up with business trends.
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- Artist: Skip Montreux & Dez Morgan | Business English Instructors
- Copyright: 2010
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In retaliation to the increasing number of economic sanctions being placed on them, Iran has threatened to close down the Straight of Hormuz. The economic impact of this vital waterway will has far reaching effects. Today on Down to Business English, Skip and Dez look at the economic sanctions against Iran and how they could possibly effect the future of oil prices. Would you like to receive updates to the business news stories we cover on the show? Visit www.downtobusinessenglish.com and sign up for the Newsletter.
From America to Africa, unemployment rates around the globe continue to climb. Where is it a problem and who is suffering the most? The answers to these two questions and more on today's episode of Down to Business English. Would you like to receive updates to the business news stories we cover on the show? Visit www.downtobusinessenglish.com and sign up for the Newsletter.
With all the economic bad news being reported out of Europe and the U.S. this year, it is easy to forget that some economies are actually doing well. In today's episode of Down to Business English, Dez Morgan reports on economies that are bucking the trend and are doing quite well. Would you like to receive updates to the business news stories we cover on the show? Visit www.downtobusinessenglish.com and sign up for the Newsletter.
The battle for top spot in the automotive industry is the focus of today's show. Currently the title of No.1 automotive maker goes to Volkswagen; the German manufacturer. How did they get to the top? How long will they stay there? The answers to these questions and more in this episode of Down to Business English. Would you like to receive updates to the business news stories we cover on the show? Visit www.downtobusinessenglish.com and sign up for the Newsletter.
Cybercrime & Identity theft are growing threats to corporations and individuals. Who are the victims of Cybercrime? How much is it costing those who are attacked? This and more on today's episode of Down to Business English.
What is a Tax Haven? Where are they? How do individuals and corporations use them to lower the amount of tax they pay to governments.
On Oct. 26 ANA was the first airline to take to the sky with Boeing's new 787 Dreamliner. What is it about this aircraft that have many experts calling it a revolutionary game changer for the airline industry. Why has it taken so long to get it into the air? Today on Down to Business English we answer these questions and more.
Today we talk about recent developments on two stories we have covered on Down to Business English: Gold & Digital Print Media
In his 3rd and final part on India, Dez talks about the luxury goods market in India.
Is the Euro nearing the end of its life? Or is there still hope for the Eurozone to deal with the mounting debt problems facing several of its members. Today on Down to Business English, we look at what the future possible scenarios are for the Euro.
Dubai, the most famous of the seven United Arab Emirates, is famous for its variety of unique property development projects. But has their drive to diversify the economy away from oil hit a rough patch?
Many of the world's top CEOs are from India. What is it about India that creates so many business leaders? Listen in as Dez Morgan explains why it is that CEOs are India's greatest export.
Steve Jobs' resignation from Apple is a pivotal moment for both the company and Tech industry in general. Today on Down to Business English, Skip and Dez look back at Steve Jobs' career and discuss why this is a milestone in business history.
Back from his summer holiday's, Dez brings us a report on the economy of India. How did the Indian economy evolve from being an almost bankrupt nation 20 years ago to being the emerging economy it is today? What challenges lay ahead? Join Skip and Dez for part 1 of a 3 part special on India. Want to receive updates to the stories we cover here on Down to Business English? Be sure to visit the website and sign up for the D2B newsletter!! Sign up today and receive a FREE copy of the Down to Business Year in Review 2010 eZine. www.downtobusinessenglish.com downtobusinessenglish@gmail.com www.twitter.com/skipmontreux www.twitter.com/dezmorgan
Today on Down to Business English, Skip Montreux explains what was behind the debt ceiling debate in the United States? Exactly how much money does the world's largest economy owe? Who are they indebted to? What would have happened if an agreement hadn't been reached? Want to receive updates to the stories we cover here on Down to Business English? Be sure to visit the website and sign up for the D2B newsletter!! Sign up today and receive a FREE copy of the Down to Business Year in Review 2010 eZine. www.downtobusinessenglish.com downtobusinessenglish@gmail.com www.twitter.com/skipmontreux www.twitter.com/dezmorgan
