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The Business Trip

A business English dialog series(with questions and answers for beginning level learners)

Written byMark White

Edited byAaron Campbell

Voices byTom Brown, Aaron Campbell, Joseph Cohen

Nick Domjansic, Derek Eberl, and Topher Willis

Produced by

http://englishconversations.org

This work is licensed under aCreative Commons Sampling Plus 1.0 License.


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About

The Business Trip is an English dialog series with questions and answers forbeginning learners. It is about Mr. Tanaka, who travels to the United States on abusiness trip. It contains 54 short episodes, followed by a series of questions andanswers.

How to Use

The Business Trip consists of three audio files. Listen to them in order.

Audio File #1: Dialog (23:09) Just listen and enjoy.

Audio File #2: Dialog with questions and answers (58:00) - First listen to thedialog in each episode, then listen and repeat for the questions and answersthat follow.

Audio File #3: Dialog with questions (48:31) First listen to the dialog in eachepisode, then try to answer the questions on your own.

Only do part 3 when you have practiced part 2 and feel you are ready.


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THE BUSINESS TRIPA business English dialog series

(with questions and answers for beginning level learners)

Mr. Tanaka is from Japan. He is on a business trip. He is in Canada. He wants to goto the U.S.

1. In the Street

Tanaka: Taxi!Taxi-driver: Where to?Tanaka: The airport, please.Taxi-driver: Sure.

QuestionsQ1. Where is Mr. Tanaka?A1. He is in the street.Q2. Where is the taxi-driver?A2. He is in his car.Q3. Where does Mr. Tanaka want to go?A3. He wants to go to the airport.Q4. Is there a problem with that?A4. No, there is not.

2. In the Taxi

Taxi-driver: Domestic or International?Tanaka: International, please.Taxi-driver: Ok.

QuestionsQ1. Where are they?

A1. They are in a taxi.Q2. Does Mr. Tanaka want to go to the international airport or the domestic airport?A2. He wants to go to the International airport.Q3. Is there a problem with that?A3. No, there is not.


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3. At the Airport

Tanaka: How much?Taxi-driver: $25.50.Tanaka: Here you are.Taxi-driver: Thanks.

QuestionsQ1. Where is Mr. Tanaka?A1. He is at the airport.Q2. How much is the taxi fee?A2. It is $25.50 (twenty-five fifty).Q3. Does Mr. Tanaka pay?A3. Yes, he does.

4. In the Drop-off Zone

Trolley Guy: Trolley, sir?Tanaka: Thank you.

QuestionsQ1. Where is Mr. Tanaka?A1. He is in the drop-off zone at the airport.Q2. What does the man give Mr. Tanaka?A2. He gives him a trolley.

Q3. Does Mr. Tanaka say "thank you"?A3. Yes, he does.


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5. At the Check-in Counter

Check-in Staff: Passport and ticket, please.Tanaka: Here you are.Check-in Staff: Thank you. Window or aisle?Tanaka: Window, please.Check-in Staff: Here's your boarding card.

Tanaka: Thanks.

QuestionsQ1. Where is Mr. Tanaka now?A1. He is at the check-in counter.Q2. Does he have a passport?A2. Yes, he does.Q3. Does he have a ticket?A3. Yes, he does.Q4. Does he give them to the check-in staff?

A4. Yes, he does.Q5. Does he want a window seat or an aisle seat?A5. He wants an aisle seat.Q6. What does the check-in clerk give Mr. Tanaka?A6. The check-in clerk gives him a boarding pass.Q7. What is a boarding pass?A7. A boarding pass is a pass to board the plane.

6. At Immigration

Immigration Officer: Passport please.Tanaka: Here you are.Immigration Officer: Can I see your boarding card?Tanaka: Sure. Here you are.

QuestionsQ1. Where is Mr. Tanaka now?A1. He is at immigration.Q2. Does he have his passport?A2. Yes, he does.Q3. Does he give it to the immigration officer?A3. Yes, he does.Q4. Does he have his boarding card?A4. Yes, he does.Q5. What is a boarding card?A5. A boarding card is a boarding pass.Q6. Does Mr. Tanaka give his boarding card to the immigration officer?A6. Yes, he does.


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7. In the Transit Lounge

Tanaka: Excuse me, where is gate 56?Airport Staff: That way.Tanaka: Thank you.

Airport Staff: You're welcome.

QuestionsQ1. Where is Mr. Tanaka?A1. He is in the transit lounge.Q2. What is his gate number?A2. His gate number is 56.Q3. Does he ask for help?A3. Yes, he does.Q4. Who does he ask?

A4. He asks an airport staff member.Q5. Is Gate 56 this way or that way?A5. It is that way.

8. At the Boarding Gate

Airline Staff: Can I see your passport and boarding card please?Tanaka: Sure. Here you are.

Airline Staff: Thank you.Airline Staff: Ok, enjoy your flight.

QuestionsQ1. Where is Mr. Tanaka?A1. He is at the boarding gate.Q2. Does he have his passport and boarding card?A2. Yes, he does.Q3. Does he show it to the airline staff member?A3. Yes, he does.Q4. Is the airline staff member polite?A4. Yes, he is.


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9. On the Plane

Flight Attendant: What is your seat number?Tanaka: 35-A.Flight Attendant: Down this way.Tanaka: Thanks.

QuestionsQ1. Where is Mr. Tanaka now?A1. He is on the planeQ2. What is his seat number?A2. It is 35-A.Q3. Where is 35-A?A3. It is down this way.

10. In the Aisle

Flight Attendant: Seat number?Tanaka: 35-A.Flight Attendant: Down here.Tanaka: Thanks. Excuse me.

QuestionsQ1. Where is Mr. Tanaka now?A1. He is in the aisle on the plane.

Q2. What is his seat number again?A2. It is 35-A.Q3. Does the flight attendant help him?A3. Yes, he does.Q4. Is Mr. Tanaka polite?A4. Yes, he is.


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11. In Row 35

Tanaka: Is this row 35?Flight Attendant: Yes.Tanaka: I'm 35-A.Flight Attendant: This one.Tanaka: Thank you very much.

QuestionsQ1. Is this row 35?A1. Yes, it is.Q2. Where is Mr. Tanaka now?A2. He is in row 35.Q3. Which one is it?A3. It is this one.Q4. Is Mr. Tanaka polite?A4. Yes, he is. He is very polite.

12. After Take-off

Flight Attendant: Menu, sir?Tanaka: Thanks.Flight Attendant: Something to drink?Tanaka: Tomato juice, please.Flight Attendant: Here you go.

Tanaka: Thanks.

QuestionsQ1. What does the flight attendant offer Mr. Tanaka?A1. He offers him a menu.Q2. Does he take it?A2. Yes, he does.Q3. Does he want something to drink?A3. Yes, he does.Q4. What does he want?A4. He wants a tomato juice.Q5. Does the flight attendant give him one?A5. Yes, he does.Q6. Does Mr. Tanaka say "Thanks"?A6. Yes, he does.


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13. At Lunchtime

Flight Attendant: Meal, sir?Tanaka: Yes, please.Flight Attendant: Chicken or fish?Tanaka: Um, I'll have the fish.Flight Attendant: Here you are, sir.

Tanaka: Thanks very much.Flight Attendant: You're welcome.

QuestionsQ1. What does the flight attendant offer Mr. Tanaka?A1. He offers him a meal.Q2. Does he want one?A2. Yes, he does.Q3. Does he want chicken or fish?A3. He wants fish.

Q4. Is he polite?A4. Yes, he is.Q5. Is the flight attendant polite?A5. Yes, he is.


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14. Another Passenger

Passenger: Where are you from?Tanaka: Japan. And you?Passenger: The States.Tanaka: Which one?Passenger: Connecticut.

Tanaka: Business or pleasure?Passenger: Business. And you?Tanaka: Same.

QuestionsQ1. Where is Mr. Tanaka from?A1. He is from Japan.Q2. Where is the other passenger from?A2. He is from the States.Q3. Which state is he from?

A3. He is from Connecticut.Q4. Where is Connecticut?A4. It is in the northeast of the US.Q5. Is it near New York City?A5. Yes, it is.Q6. Is Mr. Tanaka on a business trip?A6. Yes, he is.Q7. Is the other passenger on a business trip?A7. Yes, he is.


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15. After the Meal

Flight Attendant: Can I take your tray, sir?Tanaka: Thank you.Flight Attendant: Would you like another drink?Tanaka: A beer, please.Flight Attendant: Which one?

Tanaka: That one.Flight Attendant: Here you are.Tanaka: Thanks very much.

QuestionsQ1. Does the flight attendant take Mr. Tanaka's tray?A1. Yes, he does.Q2. Does he say thank you?A2. Yes, he does.Q3. Does he want another drink?

A3. Yes, he does.Q4. Does he want a tomato juice?A4. No, he does not.Q5. Does he want an orange juice?A5. No, he does not.Q6. Does he want a coffee?A6. No, he does not.Q7. Does he want a beer?A7. Yes, he does.

Q8. Which one does he want?A8. He wants that one.Q9. Does the flight attendant give it to him?A9. Yes, he does.


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16. Mid-flight Rest

Flight Attendant: Pillow, sir?Tanaka: Sure. Thank you.Flight Attendant: Blanket?Tanaka: No, thanks.

QuestionsQ1. What does the flight attendant offer?A1. He offers a pillow and a blanket.Q2. Does Mr. Tanaka want a pillow?A2. Yes, he does.Q3. Does Mr. Tanaka want a blanket?A3. No, he doesn't.Q4. Does he thank the flight attendant?A4. Yes, he does. He is polite.

17. At the Airport

Airline Staff: This way sir.Tanaka: Thank you.

QuestionsQ1. Where is Mr. Tanaka now?A1. He is at the airport.

Q2. Does the airline staff member show Mr. Tanaka the way?A2. Yes, he does.Q3. Does he offer him a drink?A3. No, he does not.


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18. At Immigration

Immigration Officer: Passport, please.Tanaka: Here you are.Immigration Officer: What is the purpose of your visit?Tanaka: Business.

QuestionsQ1. What does the immigration officer want?A1. He wants Mr. Tanaka's passport.Q2. Does Mr. Tanaka give it to him?A2. Yes, he does.Q3. What is the purpose of Mr. Tanaka's visit?A3. It is business. The purpose of his visit is business.

19. At Customs

Customs Officer: Passport, please.Tanaka: Here you are.Customs Officer: Do you have anything to declare?Tanaka: No.Customs Officer: What is in this bag?Tanaka: Personal things.Customs Officer: Open it please.Tanaka: Sure.

QuestionsQ1. What does the customs officer want?A1. He wants Mr. Tanaka's passport.Q2. Does Mr. Tanaka give it to him?A2. Yes, he does.Q3. What is in Mr. Tanaka's bag?A3. Mr. Tanaka's bag contains personal things.Q4. What are personal things?A4. Personal things are things like clothes and toiletries.Q5. Does the customs officer want to open Mr. Tanaka's bag?A5. Yes, he does.Q6. Does Mr. Tanaka open it?A6. Yes, he does.


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20. In the Bag

Customs Officer: What is this?Tanaka: It's my razor.Customs Officer: What are these?Tanaka: Samples.

QuestionsQ1. What does the customs officer say?A1. He says, "What is this?"Q2. What is it?A2. It is a razor.Q3. What else does the customs officer see?A3. He sees Mr. Tanaka's samples.

21. In the Meeting Area

Johnson: Mr. Tanaka?Tanaka: Yes.Johnson: I'm George Johnson.Tanaka: Nice to meet you.Johnson: You, too.

QuestionsQ1. Who meets Mr. Tanaka?

A1. Mr. Johnson meets him.Q2. What is Mr. Johnson's first name?A2. His first name is George.

22. Walking to the Car

Johnson: Nice flight?Tanaka: Oh, Long.Johnson: I'll take you to the hotel.Tanaka: Thanks.

QuestionsQ1. Where are they walking to?A1. They are walking to the car.Q2. Was Mr. Tanaka's flight long?A2. Yes, it was.Q3. Where will Mr. Johnson take Mr. Tanaka?A3. He will take him to the hotel.


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23. At the Car

Johnson: Here's the car.Tanaka: That's a nice car.

Johnson: Thanks.Tanaka: Is it yours?Johnson: No, it is the company's.

QuestionsQ1. Where are they?A1. They are at the car.Q2. Is it a nice car?A2. Yes, it is.Q3. Is it Mr. Johnson's car?

A3. No, it is not.Q4: Whose car is it?A4. It is the company's.

24. At the Hotel

Tanaka: Hello, I have a reservation.Receptionist: What name, sir?Tanaka: Tanaka.Receptionist: Ok, here is your key.Tanaka: Thank you very much.

QuestionsQ1. Where is Mr. Tanaka?A1. He is at the hotel.Q2. Does Mr. Tanaka have a reservation?

A2. Yes, he does.Q3. What does the receptionist give him?A3. He gives him a key.


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25. Looking for the Elevator

Tanaka: Excuse me, where is the elevator?Receptionist: Over there, sir.Tanaka: Thank you.Receptionist: You're welcome.

QuestionsQ1. What is Mr. Tanaka looking for?A1. He is looking for the elevator.Q2. Who does he ask?A2. He asks the receptionist.Q3. Where is it?A3. It is over there.

26. On the Telephone

Tanaka: Hello.Johnson: Mr. Tanaka?Tanaka: Speaking.Johnson: Can we meet at ten tomorrow?Tanaka: A.m. or p.m.?Johnson: A.m.Tanaka: Sure.Johnson: Ok. See you then.

Tanaka: See you then.Johnson: Goodbye.Tanaka: Bye.

QuestionsQ1. What is Mr. Tanaka doing?A1. He is talking on the telephone.Q2. Who is he talking to?A2. He is talking to Mr. Johnson.Q3. Will they meet tomorrow?A3. Yes, they will.Q4. What time will they meet?A4. They will meet at ten o'clock.Q5. Will they meet at ten a.m. or ten p.m.?A5. They will meet at ten a.m.


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41. Arranging a Meeting Place

Brown: What is the name of your hotel?Tanaka: It's the Miami. Do you know it?Brown: Yes, I do.Tanaka: Can you come to the hotel?Brown: Sure.

Tanaka: Ok. See you tomorrow at ten.Brown: Ok. See you then.

QuestionsQ1. What is the name of Mr. Tanaka's hotel?A1. It is The Miami.Q2. Does Ms. Brown know it?A2. Yes, she does.Q3. Can she come to the hotel?A3. Yes, she can.

Q4. When will she come?A4. She will come tomorrow.Q5. What time will she come?A5. She will come at ten a.m.

42. Meeting Ms. Brown

Tanaka: Hello, I'm Koji Tanaka.

Brown: I'm Irene Brown. Nice to meet you.Tanaka: Nice to meet you too.Brown: Shall we go?Tanaka: Sure.

QuestionsQ1. Who is Mr. Tanaka meeting?A1. He is meeting Ms. Brown.Q2. Is he polite to her?A2. Yes, he is.Q3. Is she rude to him?A3. No, she is not.


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43. In the Car

Tanaka: Where are we going?Brown: To meet my manager.Tanaka: Is it far?Brown: No, not so far.

QuestionsQ1. Where are they?A1. They are in the car.Q2. What does Mr. Tanaka say?A2. He says, "Where are we going?"Q3. Where are they going?A4. They are going to meet Ms. Brown's manager.Q5. Is it far?A5. No, it is not. It is not far.

44. At the Office

Brown: Mr. Tanaka, this is Mr. Wolfe.Tanaka: Nice to meet you, Mr. Wolfe.Wolfe: Nice to meet you too, Mr. Tanaka.

QuestionsQ1. What is Ms. Brown doing?A1. She is introducing Mr. Tanaka to Mr. Wolfe.Q2. What does Mr. Wolfe say?A2. He says, "Nice to meet you, Mr. Tanaka."


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47. Checking Details

Wolfe: Ms. Brown, will you call the production manager, please?Brown: Right away, Mr. Wolfe.

QuestionsQ1. What does Mr. Wolfe ask Ms. Brown?

A1. He asks her to call the production manager.Q2. Does she do it?A2. Yes, she does.Q3. Does she do it right away?A3. Yes, she does.

48. On the Telephone

Brown: Hello, Mr. Rodriguez?Rodriguez: Yes.Brown: Can you come to the conference room, please?Rodriguez: Sure.

QuestionsQ1. Who is Ms. Brown talking to?A1. She is talking to Mr. Rodriguez.Q2. Can he come to the conference room?

A2. Yes, he can.

49. Meeting the Production Manager

Brown: This is Mr. Rodriguez.Tanaka: Nice to meet you, Mr. Rodriguez.Rodriguez: Likewise, Mr. Tanaka.

Questions

Q1. What is Mr. Tanaka doing?A1. He is meeting the production manager.Q2. Who is introducing Mr. Tanaka to the production manager?A2. Ms. Brown is introducing Mr. Tanaka to the production manager.Q3. Who is the production manager?A3. His name is Mr. Rodriguez.Q4. Is he friendly?A4. Yes, he is.


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52. On the Phone

Tanaka: Hello, this Is Tanaka.Wolfe: Hello, Mr. Tanaka. How are you?Tanaka: Fine thanks. And you?Wolfe: Fine thank you. Did you call Tokyo?Tanaka: Yes, I did?

Wolfe: Good news?Tanaka: Yes. We need to draw up a contract.Wolfe: Excellent.

QuestionsQ1. Is Mr. Tanaka talking on the telephone?A1. Yes, he is.Q2. Who is he talking to?A2. He is talking to Mr. Wolfe.Q3. Did Mr. Tanaka call Tokyo?

A3. Yes, he did.Q4. Is it good news?A4. Yes, it is.Q5. Do they need to draw up a contract?A5. Yes, they do.

53. Arranging a Time to Meet

Wolfe: Can you come to the office?Tanaka: Sure.Wolfe: When can you come?Tanaka: Is three o'clock ok?Wolfe: Three o'clock is fine.

QuestionsQ1.Can Mr. Tanaka come to the office?A1. Yes, he can.Q2. When can he come?A2. He can come at three o'clock.Q3. Is three o'clock ok?A3. Yes, it is. Three o'clock is fine.


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54. Signing a Contract

Wolfe: Sign here please, Mr. Tanaka.Tanaka: There you are.Wolfe: Thank you very much.Tanaka: My pleasure.

QuestionsQ1. What is Mr. Tanaka doing?A1. He is signing a contract.Q2. Who does he give it to?A2. He gives it to Mr. Wolfe.Q3. Is Mr. Wolfe happy?A3. Yes, he is.Q4. Is Mr. Tanaka happy?A4. Yes, he is. He is very happy.


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Credits:

Sound effects and ambient sounds used in this recording were downloaded at TheFreesound Project, a website offering a wide range of audio files published undercreative commons licenses. Here is a list of the sound files we used:

Car door slam.wav: http://freesound.iua.upf.edu/samplesViewSingle.php?id=2502Citystreet3.wav: http://freesound.iua.upf.edu/samplesViewSingle.php?id=36734Car-leave-4.wav: http://freesound.iua.upf.edu/samplesViewSingle.php?id=36832Cavalier4cly.mp3: http://freesound.iua.upf.edu/samplesViewSingle.php?id=26970Na Porici street sounds pl 3.wav: http://freesound.iua.upf.edu/samplesViewSingle.php?id=42542Lg jfk airport.wav: http://freesound.iua.upf.edu/samplesViewSingle.php?id=17078Changi Airport 1.mp3: http://freesound.iua.upf.edu/samplesViewSingle.php?id=36311mab-sfo-20060929.wav: http://freesound.iua.upf.edu/samplesViewSingle.php?id=23192keyboard-typing.wav: http://freesound.iua.upf.edu/samplesViewSingle.php?id=23192badschrank.wav: http://freesound.iua.upf.edu/samplesViewSingle.php?id=38117

parking lot.wav: http://freesound.iua.upf.edu/samplesViewSingle.php?id=18933Crowded Opera Lobby.wav: http://freesound.iua.upf.edu/samplesViewSingle.php?id=34709In a que01.wav: http://freesound.iua.upf.edu/samplesViewSingle.php?id=20292Cellfone ring.wav: http://freesound.iua.upf.edu/samplesViewSingle.php?id=30054Nnb04 maxed.wav: http://freesound.iua.upf.edu/samplesViewSingle.php?id=21558Pouring coffee.wav: http://freesound.iua.upf.edu/samplesViewSingle.php?id=32919Office with Typing.wav: http://freesound.iua.upf.edu/samplesViewSingle.php?id=32380

Music used in the recording of The Business Trip is entitled, Phat N Sazzy, and canbe found on Opsound.org, or visit the artists website at The Dejunair Project.

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