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What happens in a job performance review? Lee meets with his boss to discuss his progress and areas to improve.

Everyday Dialogues

Job Performance

In this episode, students learn simple questions and responses used at job interviews. They also learn common adjectives to describe their job strengths. 🎧💼

Make sure to complete the follow-up quiz to check your understanding ✍🏻

Interviewing for a Job 

By the end of this episode, students will have a better understanding of eye examinations, improved listening skills, and an expanded vocabulary related to vision. Get ready to dive into the world of eye care! 👁️🏥😊 

Going to an Eye Doctor

🎙️ In this episode of our podcast, we dive into an intriguing workplace scenario! 🏢💼 An employee 🧑‍💼 approaches their supervisor 👨‍💼 with hopes of securing a job promotion 📈🤩. The supervisor 🧑‍🔬 carefully evaluates the employee for an available position at a higher pay 💰💼.

✅🗒️ Stay tuned as we present useful expressions and phrases related to this situation. And don't forget to test your understanding with our interactive quiz! 📝🧠

🎧 Tune in now to explore the dynamics of workplace promotions and enhance your language skills. 🌟🎙️

Happy listening! 🎧🌟😊

Asking for a Job Promotion 💰💼

Join Billy and Amy in "Making Plans" on the "Everyday Dialogues" podcast! 🗓️

In this exciting episode, learn the art of making small talk and expressing your preferences. 💬 Discover how to use words like "rather," "prefer," and "I feel like/don't feel like" to make plans for the weekend.

👂 Tune in to enhance your conversational skills and boost your vocabulary. Don't miss out on this engaging opportunity to improve your English!

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Making Plans 🗓

🎙️ New Episode Alert: "Cancelling an Appointment" 🗓️❌

🎧 Welcome to another episode of our language learning podcast, where we bring you practical dialogues to improve your skills! In today's episode, you'll be listening to a conversation between a patient and a receptionist at the Danforth Dental Clinic. 🗣️✨

👥 Characters: Maria (the patient) and the Receptionist

🗒️ In this dialogue, you'll have the opportunity to learn expressions and vocabulary related to canceling appointments, understanding cancellation policies, and rescheduling. Pay close attention to how Maria handles the situation politely and how the receptionist provides assistance and information. 📝🤝

🎯 After listening to the conversation, you can test your comprehension and vocabulary knowledge with our comprehensive questions and exercises. Sharpen your language skills by completing the quiz and reinforcing what you've learned. 💡📚

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Happy listening, and enjoy the episode! 🎧✨

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Canceling an Appointment 🗓️❌

In this latest episode of "Everyday Dialogues," "Talking to the Traffic Police." Whether you're a new driver or looking to improve your communication skills in traffic-related encounters, this episode is a must-listen! 🚗💬

Dialogue Reading: 
👮🏻Officer: License and registration, please.
🙎🏼‍♂️Driver: Here’s my license. May I get my registration out of the glove compartment?
👮🏻Officer: Yes. Do you know why I pulled you over?
🙎🏼‍♂️Driver: No, I don’t.
👮🏻Officer: You were going 70 miles an hour, Mr. Lee.
🙎🏼‍♂️Driver: I thought I was going the speed limit, ma’am.
👮🏻Officer: Do you know what the speed limit is here?
🙎🏼‍♂️Driver: I believe it is 65 miles per hour. That is the last sign I saw.
👮🏻Officer: A road crew is painting the lines today. The posted speed limit in the construction zone is 50 miles per hour.
🙎🏼‍♂️Driver: I understand, officer.
👮🏻Officer: Are you aware that the fine for speeding in a construction zone is doubled?
🙎🏼‍♂️Driver: No, I was not aware of that.
👮🏻Officer: Road signs are posted for your family’s safety. Is everyone buckled up back there?
🙎🏼‍♂️Driver: Yes, they are wearing seat belts. I’m sorry they are upset. I have never been pulled over before.
👮🏻Officer: Good. I’m going to write you a ticket for going 10 miles over the speed limit today. Next time you won’t get off so easy. Is that clear, Mr. Lee?
🙎🏼‍♂️Driver: Yes, ma’am.

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🚗💬 Talking to the Traffic Police 👮 

📢🏦 Join us on the Everyday Dialogues channel for a new episode! Mark and Lynn visit the bank to open a new account. 💼💳

🔍 Enhance your language skills with this engaging dialogue on banking. 🗣️💬

🎯 After listening, test your knowledge with our interactive MCQ quiz and master the vocabulary related to going to the bank. 📚✍️

🔔 Subscribe to Everyday Dialogues for regular practice with real-life conversations and vocabulary building. 💡📲

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