ESL Podcast 512 – Changing the Subject in Conversation

http://www.eslpod.com/website/show_podcast.php?issue_id=7676198


- to turn to sth : to begin sth else
Let's turn to this month's report
- to hand sb sth (polite): to give sth to sb
I didn't get a copy of it. Could someone hand me one?
- to shift sth : to turn to  sth
I have just one last comment before we shift our focus to this month's report.
- off the record : unofficially
Dee is quitting and Kara will be taking her place. This is off the record, of course
- speaking of sth : by the way
Speaking of personnel changes, did you know that Lee is being promoted to V.P. next month?
- to be in line for : to wait for , will happen
She's been in line for that job for years.
- to be put on the back burner : to be delayed temporarily
I think it's being put on the back burner for now.
- precisely : exactly
I think that's precisely what you're trying to do
- what's the matter with : what's wrong with
What's the matter with this month's report?

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/business/talkingbusiness/unit3presentations/1opening.shtml

"Ladies and gentlemen, thank you very much for coming along here today. I hope my presentation isn't going to take too long and that you will find it interesting. The purpose of today's presentation is to discuss how we can improve internal communications within our company.

Now let me begin by explaining that I'd like to talk about the business case for better communication; secondly, I want to cover different styles and methods; and finally

. I'd be very happy to invite you to ask questions at the end of the session and

At the end I'd be happy to answer any of your questions."

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Thanks,
Duy Lam