"By" or "Until" on the TOEIC: A Deadline or Something That Keeps Going?

#18 · Her computer froze. But that's not the problem. Free notes in 中文 · 日本語 · Français · 한국어 (link below) Rachel's computer froze, and she has a report due at noon. She calls IT, and the real problem comes right after one little word: but. Free notes, "Say it another way," and the full transcript: https://toeic.mjenglishclass.com/office-daily-english/toeic-it-help-desk/ TOEIC tip: When a question asks “What is the woman's problem?”, the answer often comes right after “but” or “unfortunately.” In this episode • froze → on the test: "Her computer stopped responding." / "It stopped working." • won't let me log in → on the test: "She can't access her computer." / "She's locked out of her account." • due at noon → on the test: "She's concerned about a deadline." • remotely • hang on → on the test: "He asks her to hold." • You're a lifesaver Chapters 00:00 The scene 00:25 The conversation 01:08 The breakdown 03:58 Listen again 04:48 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/9v3cpu -- 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/9v62ly -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

#17 · How far? How often? Listen for the next word. Free notes in 中文 · 日本語 · Français · 한국어 (link below) Amy is visiting a client's office for the first time, and she asks Chris four questions that all start with how. One word after how changes the answer. Free notes, "Say it another way," and the full transcript: https://toeic.mjenglishclass.com/office-daily-english/toeic-how-questions/ TOEIC tip: The word right after “how” tells you what kind of answer to look for: “how often” wants “every…,” and “how long” wants an amount of time. In this episode • How far → on the test: "It's not far." / "It's a short ride." • Every ten minutes or so • keep it short → on the test: "It won't take long." • a five-minute walk → on the test: "You can just walk." / "There's a shuttle from the station." • pretty strict Chapters 00:00 The scene 00:23 The conversation 00:58 The breakdown 03:36 Listen again 04:18 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/9v62mz -- 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/9ux53r -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

#16 · No question? Still answer it. Free notes in 中文 · 日本語 · Français · 한국어 (link below) A client is on the way, and Grace has bad news for Tom. She never asks a single question, but Tom knows exactly how to reply. Free notes, "Say it another way," and the full transcript: https://toeic.mjenglishclass.com/office-daily-english/toeic-statement-reply/ TOEIC tip: Some Part 2 lines are statements, not questions. The best reply often reacts to the problem, like an offer: “I'll bring a couple more.” In this episode • got delayed → on the test: is running late / was pushed back • already booked → on the test: is taken / isn't available • though • I'll bring a couple more • keep my phone on Chapters 00:00 The scene 00:23 The conversation 00:51 The breakdown 03:07 Listen again 03:42 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－－－－ 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/9uswwc -- 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/9v2vf7 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

#15 · Where's the repair number? Ask a person. Free notes in 中文 · 日本語 · Français · 한국어 (link below) The office copier is jammed again, and Ryan asks Megan three “where” questions. Listen to her answers: not one of them simply names a place. Free notes, "Say it another way," and the full transcript: https://toeic.mjenglishclass.com/office-daily-english/toeic-paper-jam/ TOEIC tip: The right answer to a “where” question isn't always a place. It can be a person to ask, like “Ask Maria at the front desk.” In this episode • jammed → on the test: out of order / isn't working • "Ask Maria at the front desk." → on the test: "Check with the receptionist." / "Maria should know." • in the meantime → on the test: for now / until then • "Just send it to my printer." • we're out → on the test: "We've run out." / "There isn't any left." • leave it to the experts Chapters 00:00 The scene 00:24 The conversation 00:57 The breakdown 03:21 Listen again 04:02 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－－－－ 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/9usq6d -- 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/9v2vd3 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

#14 · Three out of four? The test may say “most.” Free notes in 中文 · 日本語 · Français · 한국어 (link below) Olivia walks James through the results of a client survey. Listen to the numbers, because the test likes to say them another way. Free notes, "Say it another way," and the full transcript: https://toeic.mjenglishclass.com/meeting-english/toeic-survey-results/ TOEIC tip: Numbers often come back in different words: “three out of four” can become “most” or “75 percent,” but “almost half” is not “most.” In this episode • heard from → on the test: about 200 people responded / received around 200 responses • Three out of four → on the test: 75 percent / most clients / the majority • Almost half → on the test: nearly 50 percent / just under half • about a third → on the test: one in three clients / roughly 33 percent • a couple of slides Chapters 00:00 The scene 00:24 The conversation 01:00 The breakdown 03:38 Listen again 04:20 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－－－－ 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/9us2f6 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

#13 · Need more time? Ask like this. Free notes in 中文 · 日本語 · Français · 한국어 (link below) Nathan needs more time for a client report, and he asks his manager the polite way. Listen to how he asks, and to Linda's yes that never says yes. Free notes, "Say it another way," and the full transcript: https://toeic.mjenglishclass.com/meeting-english/toeic-extension-request/ TOEIC tip: “Would it be possible to…?” is a polite request, and the right reply can say yes without the word yes, like “Monday should work.” In this episode • a bit behind → on the test: behind schedule / running late • Would it be possible to → on the test: an extension / more time • "Monday should work." → on the test: "That should be fine." / "I don't see why not." • by the end of the day → on the test: by close of business • need a hand Chapters 00:00 The scene 00:25 The conversation 00:59 The breakdown 03:02 Listen again 03:43 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/9uv6e4 -- 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/9ujbtt -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

#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