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Job interview.
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Good afternoon, Mr. Carter.
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Thanks for coming in today.
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Good afternoon.
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Please have a seat.
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To start, can you tell me a bit about yourself?
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Sure.
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My name is Alex Carter.
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I'm 23 years old.
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And I just graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor's degree in business administration.
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I focused on marketing and management.
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During college, I did a six-month internship at a local startup where I helped with customer outreach and social media.
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Great!
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Why are you interested in this business development associate role at our company?
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I really like your company because you make innovative apps for small businesses.
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I want to work for a fast-moving tech company where I can learn quickly.
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This role matches my skills,
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and I think I can add value by finding new partners and clients.
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What do you think are your strongest skills?
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My top strengths are communication and organization.
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I'm good at talking to people,
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both in person and online.
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I'm also quick to learn new software.
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That's useful.
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Can you tell me about a time you faced a challenge and how you handled it?
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Yes, in my senior year,
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I led a group project for a marketing class.
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But two team members were sick and couldn't contribute much.
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The deadline was tight.
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I reorganized the work, talked to everyone clearly about new tasks,
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and stayed late a few nights to help finish.
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We got an A on the project,
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and the professor said our plan was the best in the class.
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Nice example.
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Teamwork is key here.
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What do you know about our products?
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Your best seller is a simple app that helps small shops manage inventory,
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payments, and customer loyalty.
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I like that it's easy to use and affordable.
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Good research.
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One more question.
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What have you taught yourself recently?
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I recently taught myself how to better understand a company's product and explain its value clearly to potential customers.
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Thank you, Alex.
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We'll be in touch next week with our decision.
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Thank you so much for the opportunity.
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I look forward to hearing from you.
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Negotiating in English.
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Prices, deadlines, offers.
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Hi, Jake.
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This is Mia from BuzzBox.
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We love your phone cases.
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Super cool designs.
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Hi, Mia.
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Great to hear.
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We want 5,000 pieces for our new store.
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What's your best price?
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Our normal price is $4.50 each.
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Delivery in 20 days.
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Good quality, fast shipping.
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Wow! $4.50?
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That's almost the price of my morning coffee for a year!
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Can we start lower?
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My opening offer is $2.99 each.
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And maybe 10 days delivery?
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$2.99?
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You're killing me, Mia.
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At that price, I'll have to eat noodles for lunch forever.
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Our costs are high because of the colorful prints.
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But okay, I can do $3.80 if you take 15 days delivery.
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Noodles?
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No way!
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Let's meet in the middle.
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How about $3.40 and 12 days?
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Plus, if it's fast, I'll order more next month.
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Promise.
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You drive a hard bargain,
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but I like your style.
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$3.50 and 14 days.
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Deal?
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Yes, deal!
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You're the best!
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Send the contract and maybe throw in a free sample for my coffee fund?
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Okay, one free case coming your way.
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Talk soon!
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Disagreeing diplomatically I think we should add a premium version with extra colors and faster charging.
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Customers will pay more for it.
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I see your point, David.
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And premium versions can bring more profit.
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However, I'm not sure it's the best idea right now.
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Our main customers want simple and affordable products.
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Adding too many options might make the basic model look less attractive.
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Hmm.
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I don't think it will look less attractive.
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I'm afraid I see it a little differently.
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Maybe we can start with just one version and add premium later if sales are good.
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This way, we keep things simple and test the market first.
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I agree with Sophie.
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Premium could work, but not for the first launch.
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Exactly.
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I respect your idea, David,
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but I think starting simple is safer.
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Fair enough.
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I hadn't thought about confusing customers.
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Let's go with one version for now and review in three months.
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Thanks for understanding.
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I just want the launch to be successful for everyone.
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Small talk that actually works in business.
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Hi Daniel, nice to see you again.
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How was your trip to Berlin?
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Hi, Emma.
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Nice to see you, too.
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It was great.
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Thank you.
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The meetings went well, and I had some time to explore the city.
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That's good to hear.
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I've never been to Berlin,
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but I've heard it's very creative and international.
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Yes, it really is.
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I was surprised by how friendly people are.
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Have you traveled much for work recently?
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A little.
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Last month I went to Madrid for a conference.
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It was busy, but very interesting.
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Madrid is a great city.
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Did you enjoy the conference?
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Yes, especially the sessions about teamwork and communication.
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They were very practical.
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That sounds useful.
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By the way, how is your new project going?
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It's going well.
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Thanks for asking.
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We're still in the planning stage,
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but the team is very motivated.
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That's great!
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If you ever need support from our department, just let me know.
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Thank you, Emma.
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I really appreciate that.
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You're welcome.
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Well, shall we head to the meeting room?
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Yes, let's go.
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Getting your point across without being rude.
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Priya, do you have a moment?
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I was hoping we could talk about how feedback is shared in meetings.
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Of course.
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What's on your mind?
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I don't want this to sound negative, but...
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when issues are raised very directly in front of everyone,
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it can sometimes feel discouraging.
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I see what you mean.
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That wasn't my intention at all.
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I tend to be very direct because I want to save time.
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That makes sense.
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At the same time, I feel some feedback might be more effective if it's shared privately.
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That's a good point.
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Thanks for bringing it to my attention.
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Just to be clear, I really respect your leadership.
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I'm simply trying to share how the team experiences those moments.
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I appreciate that.
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I'm glad you mentioned it in such a constructive way.
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Perhaps we could consider giving sensitive feedback one-on-one and keeping meetings more solution-focused.
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I like that suggestion.
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I'll definitely keep it in mind going forward.
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Thanks, Priya.
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I'm glad we could have an open conversation.
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Interrupting politely.
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So, for the launch, I think June 21st is perfect.
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The summer season starts, and...
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Sorry to interrupt, Tom, but could I just add something quickly?
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I check the calendar, and our main competitor launches their new product on June 15th.
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If we go on the 10th,
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we might get more attention before they do.
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Oh, good catch.
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I didn't know that.
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May I interrupt for a second, too?
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Sorry, but June 10th is during a big holiday weekend here.
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Many people travel, so online sales could drop.
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You're right, Lisa.
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Thanks for pointing that out.
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No worries about the interruptions.
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They're helpful.
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Let's look at June 1st to 7th, then.
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Does that work better?
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Yes.
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Let's check availability.
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Of course.
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I just wanted to make sure we don't miss a good opportunity.
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Thanks, everyone, for keeping us on the right path.
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Asking for clarification.
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Our plan is to target millennials with short videos on TikTok and Instagram Reels.
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We'll use influencers who have over 50,000 followers.
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That sounds interesting, Alex.
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But could you clarify one thing?
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When you say short videos,
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how long do you mean?
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Like 15 seconds or up to one minute?
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Good question.
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I mean 15 to 30 seconds.
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Quick and fun.
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Thanks.
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That's clear now.
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And another thing, sorry to ask,
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but what budget do we have for influencers?
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Is it included in the $60,000 or separate?
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It's separate.
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We have an extra $10,000 just for influencers.
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I see.
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Just to make sure I understand,
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we pay influencers directly, right?
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Not through an agency?
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Yes, directly.
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It saves money.
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Perfect.
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Thank you for explaining.
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Now I get the full picture.
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This will help me prepare my part better.
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No problem at all.
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It's good to check these details.
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Bringing a meeting back on track.
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So, the design is ready but let's talk about suppliers.
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Last time we used Evermark Group.
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They were late.
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Sorry, Ryan, but I'm afraid we're going a bit off topic.
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We're discussing the timeline now, not suppliers.
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Oh, right.
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Sorry.
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No problem.
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Let's stay focused on the schedule.
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We need to decide dates for testing and final approval.
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Yes, and we also need to talk about the launch event.
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Who will speak?
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I think our CEO… Could we come back to that later?
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We're still on the timeline.
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Let's finish the dates first,
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then move to the event.
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Sure, good idea.
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To bring us back on track,
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today's main goal is to agree on the launch dates.
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So far, we have testing in April and production in May.
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Does everyone agree?
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Yes, let's lock that in.
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Woordenschat en spreektips bij deze les
Deze video bevat 240 zinnen en 1486 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 13:37. De spreker praat langzaam, ongeveer 109 woorden per minuut, zodat je tijd hebt om elke klank na te doen. 85% van de woorden hoort bij de 3.000 meest gebruikte Engelse woorden; de rest kun je beter vooraf bekijken.
Belangrijke woorden in deze video
15 woorden uit de video die het leren waard zijn, met uitspraak en betekenis:
| Woord | Uitspraak | Betekenis |
|---|---|---|
| premium zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈpɹiː.miː.əm/ | prijs |
| feedback zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈfiːdˌbæk/ | terugkoppeling |
| interrupt werkwoord | /ˌɪntəˈɹʌpt/ | afbreken, onderbreken |
| skill zelfstandig naamwoord | /skɪl/ | bekwaamheid, vaardigheid |
| affordable bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /əˈfɔɹ.də.bəl/ | betaalbaar |
| timeline zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈtaɪmˌlaɪn/ | tijdlijn |
| deadline zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/ | termijn, deadline |
| supplier zelfstandig naamwoord | /səˈplaɪə/ | leverancier |
| topic zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈtɑpɪk/ | onderwerp, thema |
| practical bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˈpɹæk.tɪ.kəl/ | praktisch |
| sensitive bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˈsɛn.sɪt.ɪv/ | gevoelig, prikkelbaar |
| helpful bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˈhɛlp.fl̩/ | behulpzaam |
| contribute werkwoord | /kənˈtɹɪb.jut/ | bijdragen |
| intention zelfstandig naamwoord | /ɪnˈtɛnʃn̩/ | voornemen, opzet |
| explore werkwoord | /ɪkˈsploɹ/ | onderzoeken, bestuderen |
Phrasal verbs die je zult horen
| Woord | Betekenis |
|---|---|
| look forward to werkwoord | uitkijken naar, zich verheugen op |
Uitspraak om op te letten
De spreker gebruikt 32 samentrekkingen en verkorte vormen, zoals I'm, we're, you're. Spreek ze kort uit, zoals je ze hoort.
- De klanken “sh” en “zh”: associate /əˈsoʊʃi.ət/, intention /ɪnˈtɛnʃn̩/, suggestion /səˈd͡ʒɛst.ʃən/, negotiate /nəˈɡəʊ.ʃi.eɪt/, internship /ˈɪntɜːnʃɪp/
- Lange woorden — let op de klemtoon: affordable /əˈfɔɹ.də.bəl/, associate /əˈsoʊʃi.ət/, differently /ˈdɪf.ə.ɹənt.li/, availability /əˌveɪ.ləˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/, innovative /ˈɪn.əˌveɪtɪv/
Zo oefen je met deze video
- Luister de hele video één keer zonder te spreken en noteer de woorden die je niet kent.
- Spreek zin voor zin na op normale snelheid en herhaal elke zin tot je ritme gelijk is aan dat van de spreker.
- Neem jezelf op en vergelijk met het origineel; let daarbij op woorden als premium, feedback, interrupt.
Grammatica in deze video
De structuren die de spreker het meest gebruikt, met de exacte woorden uit de video:
| Structuur | In de video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + voltooid deelwoord — iets uit het verleden dat nu nog telt | have you taught · I've never been · I've heard |
| Lijdende vorm be + voltooid deelwoord — het gaat om wat er gebeurt, niet om wie het doet | is shared · are raised |
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