Win in 5 | TOEIC

#12 · By Friday or until Friday? Not the same thing. Free notes in 中文 · 日本語 · Français · 한국어 (link below) Peter has questions about his trip expenses, and Karen answers with two tiny words: by and until. They both talk about time, but they don't mean the same thing. Free notes, "Say it another way," and the full transcript: https://toeic.mjenglishclass.com/office-daily-english/toeic-receipts-by-friday/ TOEIC tip: Use by for a deadline, when the action happens once, and until when the action keeps going, or stays in place, up to that time. In this episode • by Friday → on the test: no later than Friday / before the end of the week • closes the books → on the test: finalize the monthly accounts • until Wednesday • the rate is locked • until three Chapters 00:00 The scene 00:23 The conversation 00:58 The breakdown 03:22 Listen again 04:04 Recap Follow Win in 5 for the next episode. If it helped, a quick rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify helps other learners find the show. Five minutes a day is all you need to win at work, win the TOEIC, and win over your colleagues. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 中國信託銀行線上申購TISA 級別基金定期定額、一般級別基金定期(不)定額， 新臺幣 1,000 元即可投資，申購手續費及信託管理費皆享 0 元優惠！ 投資一定有風險，基金投資有賺有賠，申購前應詳閱公開說明書（投資人須知） 了解更多https://sofm.pse.is/9uf4jz -- 台中市北屯區市議員候選人 13號吳宗學 盧秀燕唯一子弟兵，市長強力推薦 選年輕、新戰力 13號吳宗學 一生為北屯打拚 https://sofm.pse.is/9uf4jx -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

#11 · One speaker, four signals. Catch what comes next. Free notes in 中文 · 日本語 · Français · 한국어 (link below) Michael gives his team a quick project update. He uses four little signal phrases, and each one points to something worth catching. Free notes, "Say it another way," and the full transcript: https://toeic.mjenglishclass.com/meeting-english/toeic-progress-update/ TOEIC tip: In a TOEIC Part 4 talk, the answer often comes right after a signal phrase like “Let me walk you through” or “The main thing I need.” In this episode • walk you through • about seventy-five percent → on the test: three quarters / most of the design work • slightly ahead of schedule → on the test: earlier than planned • the budget is tight → on the test: a limited budget • The main thing I need from all of you Chapters 00:00 The scene 00:22 The conversation 00:56 The breakdown 03:13 Listen again 03:53 Recap Follow Win in 5 for the next episode. If it helped, a quick rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify helps other learners find the show. Five minutes a day is all you need to win at work, win the TOEIC, and win over your colleagues. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

#10 · What's he doing next? Listen to the last line. Free notes in 中文 · 日本語 · Français · 한국어 (link below) Hannah and Ben go over the plan for moving offices. By the end, Ben knows exactly what he'll do next, and so will you. Free notes, "Say it another way," and the full transcript: https://toeic.mjenglishclass.com/office-daily-english/toeic-office-move/ TOEIC tip: The answer to “What will the man probably do next?” is often near the end of the conversation, after “I'll.” In this episode • it went out this morning → on the test: "It was sent this morning." / "It was distributed." • packed by noon → on the test: no later than noon / before twelve o'clock • "Facilities is handling those." → on the test: "Facilities will take care of them." / "Facilities is responsible for them." • a stack • grab a few Chapters 00:00 The scene 00:21 The conversation 00:57 The breakdown 03:26 Listen again 04:08 Recap Follow Win in 5 for the next episode. If it helped, a quick rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify helps other learners find the show. Five minutes a day is all you need to win at work, win the TOEIC, and win over your colleagues. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

#9 · Nobody said “hotel.” You still knew. Free notes in 中文 · 日本語 · Français · 한국어 (link below) Steven arrives late in the evening on a business trip and checks in. Nobody says the word “hotel,” but by the end, you know exactly where he is. Free notes, "Say it another way," and the full transcript: https://toeic.mjenglishclass.com/office-daily-english/toeic-hotel-check-in/ TOEIC tip: The place in a Part 3 conversation is usually not said out loud. You find it from the clue words. In this episode • "I have a reservation under Steven Clark." → on the test: "I booked a room." / "I'm checking in." • "Could I see some ID, please?" • "Is breakfast included?" → on the test: complimentary breakfast • plenty of time • "Here's your key card." • "It leaves every hour." → on the test: "It runs hourly." Chapters 00:00 The scene 00:22 The conversation 01:03 The breakdown 03:32 Listen again 04:19 Recap Follow Win in 5 for the next episode. If it helped, a quick rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify helps other learners find the show. Five minutes a day is all you need to win at work, win the TOEIC, and win over your colleagues. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

#8 · “Why don't you…?” isn't asking why. Free notes in 中文 · 日本語 · Français · 한국어 (link below) Daniel needs help with a new expense system, and Laura walks him through it. Listen to how they ask, suggest, and offer, because on the TOEIC, polite answers don't always sound the way you expect. Free notes, "Say it another way," and the full transcript: https://toeic.mjenglishclass.com/office-daily-english/toeic-new-system/ TOEIC tip: “Why don't you…?” is a suggestion, not a why question, so the right answer rarely starts with “because.” In this episode • "Not at all." → on the test: "Of course not." • "Pull up a chair." • "Why don't you click New Report first?" • "Sure. Let me take a look." → on the test: "I'd be happy to." / "No problem." • "Why don't I send you the link?" Chapters 00:00 The scene 00:23 The conversation 01:05 The breakdown 03:47 Listen again 04:35 Recap Follow Win in 5 for the next episode. If it helped, a quick rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify helps other learners find the show. Five minutes a day is all you need to win at work, win the TOEIC, and win over your colleagues. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

#7 · Is the room free? "Looks open" means yes. Free notes in 中文 · 日本語 · Français · 한국어 (link below) David asks Jessica about a meeting room, and almost every question is a yes-or-no question. Jessica almost never says yes or no, and every answer still works. Free notes, "Say it another way," and the full transcript: https://toeic.mjenglishclass.com/office-daily-english/toeic-meeting-room/ TOEIC tip: The right answer to a yes-or-no question often doesn't say yes or no. In this episode • "The calendar looks open after two." → on the test: available / not booked • "I'll put you down for that." → on the test: "I'll reserve it for you." / "I'll book it under your name." • "A new one was installed last week." • "Most people just use the computer in the room." • if you call before noon → on the test: as long as you order by noon Chapters 00:00 The scene 00:21 The conversation 00:58 The breakdown 03:01 Listen again 03:45 Recap Follow Win in 5 for the next episode. If it helped, a quick rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify helps other learners find the show. Five minutes a day is all you need to win at work, win the TOEIC, and win over your colleagues. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 大家好，我是台北市議員曾獻瑩，過去在台積電的訓練，讓我能用工程師的角度及專業，分析市政，台北要贏，就選曾獻瑩。台北市大安文山，敬請支持曾獻瑩，票投①號曾獻瑩，台北一定贏。以上廣告，由曾獻瑩競選辦事處出資提供。 https://sofm.pse.is/9tv6w6 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

#6 · Who should I call? Not always a name. Free notes in 中文 · 日本語 · Français · 한국어 (link below) A client calls for Ms. Lee, but she's out, so Sarah takes a message. Brian asks two "who" questions, and neither answer is a name. Free notes, "Say it another way," and the full transcript: https://toeic.mjenglishclass.com/office-daily-english/toeic-take-a-message/ TOEIC tip: The right answer to a “who” question often isn't a name. In this episode • out of the office → on the test: "She's not in today." / "She's away this week." • "Can I take a message?" → on the test: "Would you like to leave a message?" • Someone in the accounting department • covering for her → on the test: filling in for her / taking over while she's out • call me back → on the test: return your call / get back to you • "I'll make sure she gets the message." → on the test: "I'll pass it on." / "I'll let her know." Chapters 00:00 The scene 00:23 The conversation 01:03 The breakdown 03:19 Listen again 04:05 Recap Follow Win in 5 for the next episode. If it helped, a quick rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify helps other learners find the show. Five minutes a day is all you need to win at work, win the TOEIC, and win over your colleagues. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 大家好，我是台北市議員曾獻瑩，過去在台積電的訓練，讓我能用工程師的角度及專業，分析市政，台北要贏，就選曾獻瑩。台北市大安文山，敬請支持曾獻瑩，票投①號曾獻瑩，台北一定贏。以上廣告，由曾獻瑩競選辦事處出資提供。 https://sofm.pse.is/9tf539 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

#5 · Pizza or sandwiches? "Either" works. Free notes in 中文 · 日本語 · Français · 한국어 (link below) Emily is ordering lunch for a training session, and almost every question she asks has two choices. Kevin's answers mostly pick neither one, and they still work. Free notes, "Say it another way," and the full transcript: https://toeic.mjenglishclass.com/office-daily-english/toeic-lunch-order/ TOEIC tip: The right answer to an “or” question doesn't always pick A or B. In this episode • "Either is fine with me." → on the test: "I don't mind." / "Whichever you prefer." • "Whichever is easier for you." • "Let's say one o'clock." • put it on the company card → on the test: charge it to the company / use a corporate card • "I'd check the sign-up sheet." • just in case → on the test: as a precaution / to be safe Chapters 00:00 The scene 00:23 The conversation 01:02 The breakdown 03:18 Listen again 04:04 Recap Follow Win in 5 for the next episode. If it helped, a quick rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify helps other learners find the show. Five minutes a day is all you need to win at work, win the TOEIC, and win over your colleagues. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 大家好，我是台北市議員曾獻瑩，過去在台積電的訓練，讓我能用工程師的角度及專業，分析市政，台北要贏，就選曾獻瑩。台北市大安文山，敬請支持曾獻瑩，票投①號曾獻瑩，台北一定贏。以上廣告，由曾獻瑩競選辦事處出資提供。 https://sofm.pse.is/9tdqmz -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

#4 · Asked "why"? You don't need "because." Free notes in 中文 · 日本語 · Français · 한국어 (link below) An order of office chairs is late, and the customer wants to know why. Rachel answers every "why" without saying "because" once, and every answer still works. Free notes, "Say it another way," and the full transcript: https://toeic.mjenglishclass.com/telephone-english/toeic-late-shipment/ TOEIC tip: You don't need “because” to answer a “why” question. In this episode • "I'm afraid there's a delay." • won't arrive until Friday → on the test: "The delivery has been delayed." / "The shipment will be late." • There was a storm → on the test: bad weather / weather conditions • "We only got the update this morning." • to make up for it • take ten percent off → on the test: offer a discount / reduce the price Chapters 00:00 The scene 00:23 The conversation 01:07 The breakdown 03:29 Listen again 04:19 Recap Follow Win in 5 for the next episode. If it helped, a quick rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify helps other learners find the show. Five minutes a day is all you need to win at work, win the TOEIC, and win over your colleagues. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 大家好，我是台北市議員曾獻瑩，過去在台積電的訓練，讓我能用工程師的角度及專業，分析市政，台北要贏，就選曾獻瑩。台北市大安文山，敬請支持曾獻瑩，票投①號曾獻瑩，台北一定贏。以上廣告，由曾獻瑩競選辦事處出資提供。 https://sofm.pse.is/9th9yk -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

#3 · Bad news at the staff meeting? Follow the map. Free notes in 中文 · 日本語 · Français · 한국어 (link below) Olivia tells her team that a product launch is moving. It's a classic TOEIC Part 4 talk: one speaker, a short announcement, and three questions. Once you know where each answer usually sits, it gets much easier. Free notes, "Say it another way," and the full transcript: https://toeic.mjenglishclass.com/meeting-english/toeic-launch-delayed/ TOEIC tip: TOEIC Part 4 announcements follow a map. In this episode • I have an update on • unfortunately • postpone → on the test: delay / reschedule • one of the parts • in the meantime • please … by Wednesday Chapters 00:00 The scene 00:23 The conversation 01:04 The breakdown 03:19 Listen again 04:06 Recap Follow Win in 5 for the next episode. If it helped, a quick rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify helps other learners find the show. Five minutes a day is all you need to win at work, win the TOEIC, and win over your colleagues. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 大家好，我是台北市議員曾獻瑩，過去在台積電的訓練，讓我能用工程師的角度及專業，分析市政，台北要贏，就選曾獻瑩。台北市大安文山，敬請支持曾獻瑩，票投①號曾獻瑩，台北一定贏。以上廣告，由曾獻瑩競選辦事處出資提供。 https://sofm.pse.is/9th7d7 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn