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 this episode of Down to Business English we look at the scandal exploding in the U.K. around Rupert Murdoch and his media empire. Who exactly is Rupert Murdoch? What is the scandal about? Who is involved? Is this the beginning of the end for one of the world's most powerful corporations? All of these questions and more in Rupert Murdoch: the scandal of a media empire. 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 we look at what is behind the booming economy of Brazil. Just exactly how hot is their economy and what challenges does the nation face?
Skype, for the 2nd time in its brief history, has been acquired by another company. In this episode of Down to Business Dez Morgan & Skip Montreux talk about how Skype came about and why Microsoft thinks it’s worth $8.5 Billion. Be sure to visit the website and sign up for the Down to Business English Newsletter. http://www.downtobusinessenglish.com
Amazon’s Kindle vs. Apple’s iPad. Are they competitors or unlikely allies? Dez Morgan compares the 2 devices and gives his take on the situation. www.twitter.com/dezmorgan www.twitter.com/skipmontreux http://www.downtobusinessenglish.com downtobusinessenglish@gmail.com
In today's episode of Down to Business English, Dez & Skip look at the history of High Speed Rail systems and some of the business news stories about HSR, making headlines around the world. Where was the first High Speed Rail System used? Who are the leaders in this industry today? What is in the future for this type of transportation network? Tune in for the answers to these questions and more. Keep up with the show. Follow Skip & Dez on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/skipmontreux http://www.twitter.com/dezmorgan http://www.downtobusinessenglish.com downtobusinessenglish@gmail.com
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Skip and Dez take a close look at Donald Trump. How did he make his money? How did he use Junk Bonds in the 1980s? Is he a serious contender for the Presidency of the United States? All these questions and more are answered in this episode of Down to Business English. Get your FREE sample of the Year in Review eZine: http://bit.ly/lAA02X Keep up with the show. Follow Skip & Dez on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/skipmontreux http://www.twitter.com/dezmorgan http://www.downtobusinessenglish.com downtobusinessenglish@gmail.com
Skip & Dez discuss the impact the three disasters in Japan will have on the country and the world. Get your FREE sample of the Year in Review eZine: http://bit.ly/lAA02X Keep up with the show. Follow Skip & Dez on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/skipmontreux http://www.twitter.com/dezmorgan http://www.downtobusinessenglish.com downtobusinessenglish@gmail.com
Dez talks about the inroads auto manufacturers are making into the electric car market place. Get your FREE sample of the Year in Review eZine: http://bit.ly/lAA02X Keep up with the show. Follow Skip & Dez on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/skipmontreux http://www.twitter.com/dezmorgan http://www.downtobusinessenglish.com downtobusinessenglish@gmail.com
Dez & Skip explain what is meant by Peak Oil and discuss the effects it will have on world economies. Get your FREE sample of the Year in Review eZine: http://bit.ly/lAA02X Keep up with the show. Follow Skip & Dez on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/skipmontreux http://www.twitter.com/dezmorgan http://www.downtobusinessenglish.com downtobusinessenglish@gmail.com
Dez explains how the problem of inflation is adding to the unrest sweeping through the Middle East. Support the Down to Business English by purchasing The Year in Review eZine! Get your FREE sample of the Year in Review eZine: http://bit.ly/lAA02X Keep up with the show. Follow Skip & Dez on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/skipmontreux http://www.twitter.com/dezmorgan http://www.downtobusinessenglish.com downtobusinessenglish@gmail.com
The Down to Business English Year in Review is an in-depth review of 5 of the top news stories that were covered between March 2010 and Feb 2011. Not only is this a great way to develop your listening skills and expand your active pool of vocabulary, it also is a way you can help SUPPORT Down to Business English. Included in this study package are - 50 extra vocabulary explanations not covered in the original episode. - 60 Test style listening comprehension questions - An all new 30 minute 'Unplugged' update episode of Down to Business English In total, The Year in Review contains 3 hours of audio files and a 50 page PDF study document. You can have your copy of the Year in Review 2010 digitally delivered to your computer by visiting http://www.speakeasytokyo.net/downtobusinessenglish/wordpress/The-Year-In-Review-2010 Get your FREE sample of the Year in Review eZine: http://bit.ly/lAA02X
Skip tells Dez what it was like in Tokyo during the devastating Earthquake that hit the Miyagi area of Japan on March 1. They also discuss what the potential economic effects the disaster may have on the country and the world. Get your FREE sample of the Year in Review eZine: http://bit.ly/lAA02X Keep up with the show. Follow Skip & Dez on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/skipmontreux http://www.twitter.com/dezmorgan http://www.downtobusinessenglish.com downtobusinessenglish@gmail.com
From his new location in Abu Dhabi, Dez Morgan talks us through the topic of Inflation. What is it? Is it a problem? What can be done to fight it? Get your FREE sample of the Year in Review eZine: http://bit.ly/lAA02X Keep up with the show. Follow Skip & Dez on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/skipmontreux http://www.twitter.com/dezmorgan http://www.downtobusinessenglish.com downtobusinessenglish@gmail.com
Skip Montreux reports on the potential impact the Egyptian uprising may have on the global economy. Get your FREE sample of the Year in Review eZine: http://bit.ly/lAA02X Keep up with the show. Follow Skip & Dez on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/skipmontreux http://www.twitter.com/dezmorgan http://www.downtobusinessenglish.com downtobusinessenglish@gmail.com
