Making and Receiving a Job Offer

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1. Negotiating Salary Renaldo: Hello, may I speak to Simone Otto? Simone: This is Simone. May I ask who’s calling? Renaldo: This is Renaldo Garcia at Cinetect. You Interviewed for a position with me last week. Simone: Oh, yes, of course. How are you? Renaldo: I’m doing well. The reason I’m calling is that I was very impressed […]...
2. Перевод слова offer Offer – предлагать, выражать; предложение Перевод слова A job offer – предложение о найме to offer opinion – выражать мнение to offer a free pardon – обещать полное прощение He Offered to marry her. Он предложил ей выйти за него замуж. Can I Offer you something to drink? Могу ли я предложить вам что-нибудь выпить? […]...
3. Time Off from Work My buddy from college, Jack, was getting married and our friend Rob was planning a Bachelor party for him in Vegas. It was going to be the Last weekend of the month and I wanted to go. The trouble was, I was scheduled to work that weekend. I needed to get the Time off from […]...
4. A Call from a Telemarketer Doris: Hello. Telemarketer: Hello, may I speak to The lady of the house? Doris: What is this regarding? Telemarketer: I’m calling from Cheetam Cable Company and we have a very special offer. This month only, you can get a Bundle of services for the low, low price of $69.99! This offer… Doris: Thank you, but […]...
5. Pick a starting salary Reaching the end of a job interview, the Human Resources Person asked the young MBA fresh out of MIT, “And what starting salary were you looking for?” The candidate said, “In the neighborhood of $125,000 a year, depending on the benefits package.” The HR Person said, “Well, what would you say to a package of […]...
6. Reaching the end of a job interview Reaching the end of a job interview, the human resources person asked a young engineer fresh out of MIT, “And what starting salary were you looking for?” The engineer said, “In the neighborhood of $125,000 a year, depending on the benefits package.” The interviewer said, “Well, what would you say to a package of 5-weeks […]...
7. A Call from a Telemarketer Doris: Hello. Telemarketer: Hello, may I speak to The lady of the house? Doris: What is this regarding? Telemarketer: I’m calling from Cheetam Cable Company and we have a very special offer. This month only, you can get a Bundle of services for the low, low price of $69.99! This offer… Doris: Thank you, but […]...
8. Jake is 85, and he gets married to a 16-year-old Jake is 85, and he gets married to a 16-year-old. He walks into the local bar when he gets back from his honeymoon, and all the guys want to hear about his wedding night. Jake says, “Well, when we got to the hotel, my youngest son carried me up the stairs, undressed me, and lifted […]...
9. Making a Sales Call Last week, I was at a business Luncheon and I met a woman Named Dana Okri who was Heading a new Start up. I have been a Sales rep for Eureka Corp. for three years now and our Bread and butter is Data management software. I told her briefly about our products over lunch and […]...
10. Making Ethnically or Racially Offensive Remarks Mike: Did you hear what Dan said? He called me a Mick. What Decade is he living in? Patti: He’s just Ignorant. I’m sure he wasn’t trying to be Offensive. Mike: Well, I take offense. And To add insult to injury, did you hear what else he said? Patti: What? Mike: He said that he […]...
11. Перевод слова salary Salary – зарплата, жалование, оклад Перевод слова Monthly salary – ежемесячное жалованье yearly salary – годовой оклад a salary of $10,000 is attached to that office – на этом посту оклад 10 000 долларов She earns a high Salary. Она получает высокую зарплату. He saves half his Salary. Он откладывает половину своей зарплаты. He is […]...
12. Making Office Renovations Alice: I can’t hear you over that Hammering. When are these Renovations going to be done? Dilbert: They’re already two weeks past the scheduled Completion date and I can only Guess at the Cost overruns. Alice: It feels like they’re never going to finish. Dilbert: I know. When the renovations were announced, I was glad […]...
13. A fair offer One day this fellow noticed that a new couple had moved into the house next door. He was also quick to notice that the woman liked to sunbathe in the back yard, usually in a skimpy bikini that showed off a magnificent pair of breasts. He made it a point to water and trim his […]...
14. Диалог на английском языке с переводом “Take you up on that offer” Daglish Дэглиш Thanks so much for showing me Madrid. You were a great host. Большое спасибо за то, что показал мне Мадрид. Ты был очень гостеприимен. Sergio Серджио It was my pleasure. Не стоит благодарности. Daglish Дэглиш I hope I wasn’t too much trouble with all the stuff I bought. Надеюсь, я не доставил тебе […]...
15. Negotiating With a Street Vendor Sean: Just look at the quality of that. You won’t find a finer one anywhere. Patrice: It’s nice, but it’s more than I want To spend. Sean: Okay, just for you, I’ll Knock off 10%. What do you say? Patrice: I think it’s still too Pricey. I think I’ll Pass. Sean: Wait! Don’t be so […]...
16. Going to Business School Karla: I just heard that you’re taking a Leave of absence to go to business school. Is that right? Joaquin: Yeah, I’ve been thinking about it for a long time, and have finally Taken the plunge. I need an MBA to get ahead in my career. Karla: That’s great, but why don’t you go part-time? […]...
17. Traveling Off-Season Kavita: What I wouldn’t give to Get away for a little vacation! Bill: Me, too, but we can’t Afford it. Kavita: Oh, I don’t know. It’s Off-season in a lot of popular places right now, so it may be Doable. Bill: Maybe. We’d have to find some pretty Deep discounts. There is a big advantage […]...
18. Traveling for Singles Ray: I have a great idea for your next vacation. You should go on a Singles cruise. Samantha: I’m not going on a singles cruise. Everybody will be On the make. Ray: That’s the point, isn’t it? You can Take your pick of single guys. What could be better? Samantha: I’m not interested in having […]...
19. Receiving Letters and Packages in the Mail Celeste: Did the mail come? Anwar: Yes, you got some Letters and a Package. Celeste: Oh, I hope that one of those Envelopes has the photos Naomi promised us. Did you notice the Postmark? Anwar: No, but they’re sitting in the hall. Celeste: Those photos are Overdue and should have been Delivered days ago. Naomi […]...
20. Значение идиомы take leave of one’s senses [take leave of one’s senses] {v. phr.} To go mad; become crazy. “Have you taken leave of your senses? “Jake cried, when he saw Andyswallow a live goldfish....
21. Перевод слова vacation Vacation – отпуск, каникулы, освобождение Перевод слова Christmas vacation – рождественские каникулы vacation of a position – уход с поста; отставка to take a vacation – брать отпуск, уходить в очередной отпуск She was away on Vacation. Она уехала в отпуск. Did you have a good Vacation? Хорошо ли вы провели отпуск? I got a […]...
22. Мини-диалоги “Говорим и принимаем комплименты” (Giving and receiving compliments) 1. – Wow! Your house looks fantastic now! I really like what you have done with it. – Oh, thanks. I’m pleased to hear that. – You have good taste in furniture. It’s so stylish! – Well. We chose the furniture with my husband. 2. – This is incredible food! You are one of the […]...
23. Losing Employees to Other Companies Diego: That’s three in six months! Natalie: What’s three in six months? Diego: That’s three of this company’s employees who have been Hired away by other companies. First, there was Lamar. I wasn’t surprised that Headhunters were interested in Lamar, since he was clearly a Rising star. Natalie: Yeah, Lamar was a Tough loss. His […]...
24. Negotiating With a Street Vendor Sean: Just look at the quality of that. You won’t find a finer one anywhere. Patrice: It’s nice, but it’s more than I want To spend. Sean: Okay, just for you, I’ll Knock off 10%. What do you say? Patrice: I think it’s still too Pricey. I think I’ll Pass. Sean: Wait! Don’t be so […]...
25. A company in the Foreign Legion had spent three years A company in the Foreign Legion had spent three years in the Sahara desert never having seen a woman. They finally decide to send one private on vacation to the nearest town to spend some time with a woman and tell them all about it. After a week the private comes back all happy and […]...
26. Health Insurance Plans At my company, I have a choice of health insurance plans. We can pick between HMOs and PPOs, and I have been with the same Managed health plan for the past few years. It’s the plan that has the lowest Co-pays and the best Coverage, and the network of doctors is fairly large. The Drug […]...
27. Making a Comeback Eileen: What are you doing with all that Band equipment? Dex: The guys in the band are planning a Reunion. It’s time for our Comeback. It will be the Stuff of legends! Eileen: Aren’t you afraid of being called Has-beens after all these years? Dex: Bite your tongue. There is a Groundswell of support for […]...
28. Recording an Outgoing Voice Mail Message I hate the sound of my own voice. I always have. When I’m speaking to an audience, I always sound Forced and Unnatural. So when we had To set up our new Voice mail system’s Outgoing message, it took me a few Tries to get it right: “Hello, you’ve reached Martin Navra at McQ Corp. […]...
29. Making a Good Impression My interview is today. It is with a marketing company. It is a large Corporation with its Headquarters in San Francisco, CA. It also has Satellite offices across the U. S. and in Europe. I’m not sure if this would be The right fit for me, but I’m Keeping an open mind. I got some […]...
30. Limits to Advancement at Work Gloria: Did you hear that Manuel is quitting? He took a job with another company. Sam: I’m not surprised. He came up against the Glass ceiling and he decided To jump ship. Gloria: Really? I didn’t know he was Bucking for promotion. Sam: He’s been trying to become a manager for three years, but other […]...
31. Delaying Making a Decision Thomas: You’ve Hemmed and hawed for weeks. It’s time to make a decision. Eugenia: I know, but I need To sleep on it. This is a very big decision. Thomas: You’ve Dragged your feet for far too long. Are you having Second thoughts? Eugenia: No, no second thoughts. I just want to be Absolutely sure […]...
32. Ошибки, совершаемые при употреблении времени Future Perfect Continuous в английском языке Наиболее распространенные ошибки Неправильно Правильно Перевод Объяснение I will have working in the company for 5 years next month. I Will have been working in the company for 5 years next month. В следующем месяце я буду работать в компании уже 5 лет. Способ образования Future Perfect Continuous в утвердительной форме: Will + have + […]...
33. Returning from her vacation Returning from her vacation, the young secretary was telling anyone who would listen about what a fun time she had. She then asked for two weeks leave in which to get married. “But you just had two weeks off,” said the boss. “Why didn’t you get married then?” “What and ruin my vacation?” she whined....
34. Writing a Thank You Note Dear Jake, I wanted to thank you for all of the help you’ve given me over the past several weeks. Being laid up with Pneumonia really Caught me Off-guard, but you went Above and beyond in taking care of me. Before I got sick, we had only known each other as neighbors and only for […]...
35. Перевод слова deal Deal – сделка Перевод слова Firm deal – надежная сделка to sign a deal – подписать соглашение backroom deal – закулисная сделка OK, it’s a Deal. Хорошо, договорились. He is easy to Deal with. С ним легко иметь дело. It’s a Deal. По рукам!...
36. Значение идиомы part company [part company] {v. phr.} 1. To part with someone; leave each other;separate. The boys parted company as they came from the park. George parted company with the others at his front door. 2. To bedifferent from someone in opinion or action; follow your own way;disagree; differ. They parted company on where the new highwayshould be […]...
37. Driving a Company Car Michael: Shall we? Robin: Oh, this is nice. Did you get a new car? Michael: No, this is a Company car. Getting to drive one is one of the Perks of my new job. Robin: Does your new position Call for a lot of driving? Michael: It does. As the Regional supervisor, I have To […]...
38. Collection 10 Why don’t you go to the library and brush up on your ignorance? I hear you changed your mind! What did you do with the diaper? You have an inferiority complex – and it’s fully justified. You are not as bad as people say – you are worse! Do you have to leave so soon? […]...
39. Job Layoffs Phillip: So, have you Heard the news? Mary: No, What’s up? Phillip: I just heard that the company is planning To lay off 20 percent of the employees in the next two months. Mary: You’re Kidding! I knew they were looking for some way To cut costs with the Lower profits this quarter, but I […]...
40. The last day working “You Know It’s Your Last Day At Work When……” You hand a bank teller an envelope, and when she asks, “What’s this?”, you realize you just dropped the company’s deposit in a mailbox. A woman comes into the store, you turn to the other salesman and say, “I waited on the last fat ugly old […]...