پادکست شماره 4 @met_RMS

The Office - I need an assistant! #004 A: ...like I told you before, we just don’t have the resources to hire you an assistant. B: I understand that, but the fact is we’re understaffed. A: The timing is just not right. The economy is bad, and it’s too risky to take on new staff. B: Yeah, I guess you’re right... Here’s an idea, what if we hire an intern? She would take some of the weight off my shoulders. A: She? B: Yeah, you know, a recent graduate. She could give me a hand with some of these projects and we could keep our costs down. A: That sounds reasonable... Let me see what I can do. A: Tony, I’d like to introduce you to your new assistant. B: OK, great! Let’s meet her! C: Hi, I’m Adam. B: Oh... hi... I’m Tony... Key Vocabulary resources - money understaffed - not enough people to do the job the timing is just not right - it is not a good time now weight off my shoulders - remove pressure or stress give me a hand - help that sounds reasonable - is OK Supplementary Vocabulary recruit - hire overworked - working too much short staffed - not enough people to do the job cut costs - reduce spending overstaffed - having too many employees @met_RMS

پادکست شماره 5 @met_RMS

Daily Life - Cut In Line #005 A: I can’t believe it took us two hours to get here. The traffic in New York is unbelievable. B: Yeah, but just relax honey, we’re here and we’re going on vacation. In a few hours we’ll be in Hawaii, and you’ll be on the golf course. A: Oh no! Look at that line! It must be a mile long! There’s no way I’m waiting for another two hours. B: Honey... don’t... C: Hey man, the end of the line is over there. A: Yeah... C: No seriously, I was here first, and you can’t cut in line like this. A: Says who? C: I do! A: So sue me! C: Alright... that’s it... Key Vocabulary unbelievable - incredible, amazing relax - calm down be a mile long - is very long cut in line - move in front of someone waiting in line there’s no way - it’s impossible Supplementary Vocabulary traffic jam - many cars not moving on the road a few hours from now - soon, in a couple of hours form a queue - to get in line jump the queue - cut in line(Br E) stand in line - wait in line line up - form a line @met_RMS

پادکست شماره 6 @met_RMS

The Weekend - Road Trip #006 A: So, are we all ready to go? B: Yup, I think so. The car’s packed; we have munchies and music, and the map’s in the car. A: Did you get the camera? B: Got it! Did you fill up the tank? A: Yup, it’s all set. B: You’re sure we’re not forgetting anything? A: I’m sure... we’ve got all our bases covered. B: Well... let’s get going then! I love road trips! B: Um... do you think we can make a pit stop? A: But we’ve only been on the road for ten minutes. B: I know, but I forgot to go to the bathroom before we left. Key Vocabulary all ready to go - prepared, ready to leave packed - full, everything is inside munchies - snacks, food fill up the tank - put gas in the car all set - ready got all the bases covered - have everything ready get going - start, leave, depart road trip - long car trip pit stop - quick stop for food or gas Supplementary Vocabulary trunk - the luggage area of a car passenger - person in a car, not the driver freeway - highway rental car - a car you rent, a car you pay to borrow highway toll - fee paid for using the highway @met_RMS

پادکست شماره 7 @met_RMS

The Office - Virus! #007 A: Oh great! This stupid computer froze again! That’s the third time today! Hey Samuel, can you come take a look at my PC? It’s acting up again. It must have a virus or something. B: Just give me a second; I’ll be right up. B: I ran a virus scan on your computer, and it turns out that you have a lot of infected files! A: But I’m quite careful when I’m browsing the internet, I have no idea how I could have picked up a virus. B: Well, you have to make sure that your anti-virus software is updated regularly; yours wasn’t up to date, that’s probably what was causing your problems. A: Ok. Anything else? B: Yeah, try not to kick or hit the computer! A: Um yeah... Sorry about that. Key Vocabulary freeze - to stop working properly take a look - see, revise act up - not working properly be right up - go upstairs soon pick up - get, acquire browse - look, search up to date - having all the most recent information Supplementary Vocabulary monitor - computer screen computer tech - person in a company who fixes computers corrupt file - damaged or broken computer file that can’t be opened surf the net - look for information on the internet web browser - computer program that allows you to go on the internet @met_RMS

پادکست شماره 8 @met_RMS

Daily Life - What’s your name again? #008 A: Nick! How’s it going? B: Oh, hey... A: What are you doing in this neighborhood? Do you live around here? B: Actually, my office is right around the corner. A: It was great to meet you last week at the conference. I really enjoyed our conversation about foreign investment. B: Yeah, yeah, it was really interesting. You know, I’m in a bit of a hurry, but here’s my card. We should definitely meet up again and continue our discussion. A: Sure, you still have my contact details, right? B: You know what, this is really embarrassing, but your name has just slipped my mind. Can you remind me? A: Sure, my name is Ana Ferris. Don’t worry about it; it happens to me all the time. I’m terrible with names too. Key Vocabulary how’s it going - how are you around here - close to here around the corner - on the next street in bit of a hurry - moving quickly, having no time contact details - information required to contact someone, i.e. telephone number, email address slip my mind - been forgotten terrible with - bad at Supplementary Vocabulary around there - close to there to recognize - to know and remember someone or something you have seen before acquaintance - someone you know, but who is not a close friend in a rush - move quickly, not have much time forgetful - forgetting things easily @met_RMS

پادکست شماره 9 @met_RMS

The Weekend - Silence please! #009 A: Those people in front of us are making so much noise. It’s so inconsiderate! B: Don’t worry about it; it’s not such a big deal. A: Oh... I can’t hear a thing! Excuse me, can you keep it down? C: Sure, sorry ’bout that! A: Someone’s phone is ringing! B: Honey, I think it’s your phone. Did you forget to switch it off? A: Oh, no! You’re right. That’s so embarrassing! C: Do you mind keeping it down? I’m trying to watch a movie here! Key Vocabulary inconsiderate - not thinking of the feelings of other people; not thoughtful not such a big deal - not a big problem can’t hear a thing - unable to hear keep it down - be quiet switch off - turn off do you mind - could you please Supplementary Vocabulary noisy - very loud rude - impolite to disturb - to interrupt, bother, or upset to interrupt - to speak or make noise when someone else is speaking to whisper - to speak very softly @met_RMS