Episodes
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S2E4 - Vocabulary: Lesson 16
Welcome back to the Vocabulary session of Travel English. In Episodes 9 through 12, Kevin continued his journey with more real-world situations—from handling unexpected issues during his trip to reflecting on his experience at the end. In this episode, we’ll go over some key expressions from…
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S2E3 - Vocabulary: Lesson 15
Welcome back to the Vocabulary session of Travel English. In Episodes 5 through 8, Kevin spent more time at the CES, where he was exposed to a wide range of new technologies and technical discussions. In this episode, we’ll focus on some key technical expressions from these situations—terms that...
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S2E2 - Vocabulary: Lesson 14
Welcome back to the Vocabulary session of Travel English. In Episodes 3 and 4, Kevin went through important steps after arriving—going through immigration and renting a car for his trip. In this episode, we’ll go over some useful expressions from these situations—phrases you’re likely to use when...
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S2E1 - Vocabulary: Lesson 13
Hi everyone, this is David. Welcome to the Vocabulary session of Travel English. In the previous episodes, Kevin began his journey—starting from preparing for his trip and arriving at the Consumer Electronics Show. In this episode, we’ll focus on some key expressions from Episodes 1 and 2—phrases...
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S2E12 - Travel English: The Journey and What Comes Next
Kevin (narration): Welcome back to Travel English. My trip is coming to an end. What started as a business trip to the Consumer Electronics Show turned into something much more. Part 1 — Saying Goodbye Lucas (message): Hey Kevin, heading to the airport? Kevin: Yeah, just about to leave. Lucas: It...
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S2E11 - Travel English: From the City Lights to the Canyon
Kevin (narration): Welcome back to Travel English. After a few unexpected situations during my trip, I finally decided to slow down. Tonight, I’m meeting Lucas again—but this time, just to relax. Lucas: Hey Kevin, glad you made it. Kevin: Hey Lucas, good to see you again. Lucas: So, how’s your…
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S2E10 - Travel English: Traffic Stop & Driving Rules in the U.S.
Kevin (narration): Welcome back to Travel English. After dealing with the issue with my rental car, I continued driving around Las Vegas. Everything seemed fine—until I noticed flashing lights behind me. Kevin (to himself): Oh… that’s a police car. Kevin: I think they want me to pull over. (Kevin...
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S2E9 - Travel English: Rental Car Issue & Insurance
Kevin (narration): Welcome back to Travel English. After a full day at the CES, I went back to the parking lot to get my rental car. But this time, something unexpected caught my attention. Kevin (to himself): Hmm… I don’t remember seeing that before. Kevin: There’s a scratch on the side of the...
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S2E8 - Travel English: Technical Networking at CES
Kevin (narration): Welcome back to Travel English. After visiting Lucas’s booth at the CES, I stayed for a technical session hosted by his team. Events like CES are not just about technology. They’re also about meeting people, sharing ideas, and learning from real-world experience. Lucas: So…
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S2E7 - Travel English: Exploring the CES Exhibition
Kevin (narration): Welcome back to Travel English. Today is the first day of the CES in Las Vegas. Yesterday, I met an AI engineer named Lucas at dinner.He invited me to visit his company’s booth today. Kevin: Hey Lucas, good to see you again. Lucas: Kevin! Welcome to our booth. Kevin: This place...
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S2E6 - Travel English: Dinner with International Engineers
Kevin (narration): Welcome back to Travel English. After settling into my hotel in Las Vegas, I decided to explore the area around the convention center. During big events like the CES, engineers and professionals from all over the world gather here. Sometimes the most interesting conversations...
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S2E5 - Travel English: Hotel Check-in in Las Vegas
Kevin (narration): Welcome back to Travel English. After picking up my rental car, I finally arrived at my hotel in Las Vegas. The city is especially busy this week because of the CES. Now it’s time to check in and get ready for the conference. Hotel Staff: Good evening. Welcome to the hotel. How...
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S2E4 - Travel English: Renting a Car in Las Vegas
Kevin (narration): Welcome back to Travel English. After arriving in the United States and passing immigration, the next step of my trip is transportation. In Las Vegas, renting a car is often the most convenient way to get around. So now I’m heading to the rental car center to pick up the…
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S2E3 - Travel English: Airport Immigration
Kevin (narration): Welcome back to Travel English. After months of planning, my trip to Las Vegas has finally begun. I’ve just landed in the United States, and now I need to go through immigration before entering the country. Immigration Officer: Good afternoon. May I see your passport, please?...
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S2E2 - Travel English: Booking Flights and Hotel
Kevin (narration): Welcome back to Travel English. I’m Kevin, a software engineer preparing for a business trip to Las Vegas. I’ll be attending the Consumer Electronics Show, one of the largest technology exhibitions in the world. Now that my manager has approved the trip, it’s time to arrange…
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S2E1 - Travel English: Attending CES
Kevin (narration): Welcome to Travel English. I’m Kevin, a software engineer working in Taiwan. This season, I’ll be traveling to Las Vegas to attend the Consumer Electronics Show, one of the largest technology exhibitions in the world. Before the trip begins, I need to discuss the plan with my...
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S1E12 - Vocabulary: Lesson 12
Productive Using automated testing tools can make the debugging process much more productive for the entire engineering team. The manager's goal is to turn every technical disagreement into a productive discussion that leads to better system design. Uncertainty In the fast-paced tech industry,...
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S1E11 - Vocabulary: Lesson 11
Confident After conducting thorough stress tests, the engineering team feels confident about the system's stability. Being confident in your presentation can help you persuade stakeholders to support your new project initiative. Eligible Kevin became eligible for a promotion to Senior Engineer...
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S1E10 - Vocabulary: Lesson 10
Honesty Building a culture of honesty allows team members to admit mistakes early and resolve issues together. The manager’s honesty about the company’s financial challenges helped earn the trust of the employees. Tentative We have a tentative schedule for the system migration, but it may change...
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S1E9 - Vocabulary: Lesson 9
1. Flexibility Many tech companies offer remote work flexibility to help employees maintain a healthy work-life balance. As a software engineer, having the flexibility to switch between different programming languages is a valuable asset. 2. Compensation Kevin was satisfied with the total...
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S1E8 - Vocabulary: Lesson 8
Among The proposal for a hybrid architecture was the most popular among the senior developers during the technical review. Effective communication is essential for maintaining alignment among stakeholders throughout the software development lifecycle. Friction Lack of clear communication often...
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S1E7 - Vocabulary: Lesson 7
Tolerance Our company has zero tolerance for any form of workplace discrimination. This technical position requires a high tolerance for stress and tight deadlines. Streamline We need to streamline our internal communication to reduce project delays. The company is using new software to…
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S1E6 - Vocabulary: Lesson 6
Rely Many engineers rely heavily on AI tools to improve their work efficiency. It is reassuring to know that you can always rely on your team during challenging times. Blindly It is dangerous to follow GPS directions blindly without paying attention to the actual road conditions. He realized that...
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S1E5 - Vocabulary: Lesson 5
Negotiation The two companies are currently in negotiations to reach a final agreement. Strong negotiation skills are essential for a successful purchasing manager. Gather We need to gather more customer feedback before we finalize the product design. The staff gathered in the conference room for...
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S1E4 - Vocabulary: Lesson 4
Transform Digital technology has transformed the way we work and communicate. The old warehouse was transformed into a modern art gallery. Evolve Technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace, creating new opportunities. The software has evolved from a simple tool into a comprehensive platform....
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S1E12 - Workplace English: Performance Review & Career Development
Welcome to Workplace English, the podcast that helps you communicate confidently in professional settings. In this season finale, Kevin returns to David’s office for his annual performance review after one year with the company. This episode brings together the central theme of the season: how...
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S1E11 - Workplace English: Handling Conflict & Difficult Conversations
Welcome to Workplace English, the podcast that helps you communicate confidently in professional settings. In this episode, our topic is Handling Conflict & Difficult Conversations. Set in the ongoing multinational tech company scenario, Kevin has now been part of the team for some time. This...
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S1E10 - Workplace English: Expressing Opinions & Disagreement Professionally
Welcome to Workplace English, the podcast that helps you communicate confidently in professional settings. In this episode, our topic is Expressing Opinions & Disagreement Professionally, featuring a scenario on Working with International Teams. You’ll hear practical communication techniques for...
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S1E9 - Workplace English: Team Meetings & Status Updates
Welcome to Workplace English, the podcast that helps you communicate confidently in professional settings. In this episode, our topic is Team Meetings & Status Updates. Back in Episode 7, Kevin was assigned to analyze a performance bottleneck. This is his first time reporting in a team meeting,...
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S1E8 - Workplace English: Small Talk & Building Rapport
Welcome to Workplace English, the podcast that helps you communicate confidently in professional settings. In this episode, our topic is Small Talk & Building Rapport. After a few days on the job, Kevin has some casual conversations with his teammates in the break room. Remember, small talk is…
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S1E7 - Workplace English: Understanding Your Role & Expectations
Welcome to Workplace English, the podcast that helps you communicate confidently in professional settings. In this episode, we focus on Understanding Your Role & Expectations. After joining the company, Kevin has his first formal one-on-one meeting with his direct manager, David, to discuss...
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S1E6 - Workplace English: First Day & Team Introduction
Welcome to Workplace English, the podcast that helps you communicate confidently in professional settings. In this episode, we explore a common workplace scenario: First Day & Team Introduction. Along with the new hire Kevin, this dialogue features David, the manager, and Lisa, the senior…
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S1E5 - Workplace English: Accepting the Offer & Resignation
Welcome to Workplace English, the podcast that helps you communicate confidently in professional settings. In this episode, we present two highly practical workplace scenarios. First, a phone conversation with HR manager Emily. Second, a face-to-face meeting with Kevin’s manager to resign from…
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S1E4 - Workplace English: HR Offer & Salary Negotiation
Welcome to Workplace English, the podcast that helps you communicate confidently in professional settings. This episode brings us to the final stage of the interview process. Today’s focus is HR Offer & Salary Negotiation. Our dialogue features Emily, the HR manager, as the interviewer, and Kevin...
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S1E3 - Workplace English: Talking About Your Experience (STAR Method)
Welcome to Workplace English, the podcast that helps you communicate confidently in professional settings. Following Sophia’s interview in the previous episode, Kevin now moves on to the next stage. In this round, he will discuss technical scenarios and share his experience using the STAR Method…
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S1E2 - Workplace English: Behavioral Interview
Welcome to Workplace English, the podcast that helps you communicate confidently in professional settings. In this episode, we continue from the previous interview with a new interviewer. Today’s focus is a Behavioral Interview. Our dialogue features Sophia as the interviewer and Kevin as the...
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S1E1 - Workplace English: Software Engineer Interview
Welcome to Workplace English, the podcast that helps you communicate confidently in professional settings. In today’s episode, we’ll explore a Software Engineer Interview scenario. Our dialogue features Richard as the interviewer and Kevin as the candidate. Let’s get started. Richard: Good…
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S1E3 - Vocabulary: Lesson 3
Evidence ・There is no clear evidence to support your theory. ・The police are still gathering evidence at the crime scene. Essential ・Water is essential for all living things. ・Experience is essential for this senior position. Crucial ・Decision-making is a crucial part of a manager's job. ・The…
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S1E2 - Vocabulary: Lesson 2
Encourage ・Teachers often encourage students to ask more questions. ・Her success will encourage others to try harder. Basement ・The laundry room is located in the basement. ・We store all our old books in the basement. Critic ・The food critic gave the new restaurant a five-star review. ・He is his...
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S1E1 - Vocabulary: Lesson 1
Proficiency ・The job requires high proficiency in English. ・He demonstrated great technical proficiency during the interview. Prospective ・We had a meeting with some prospective clients. ・Prospective students are invited to visit the campus. Comprehension ・The reading comprehension test was quite...