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  • Business Dinner English — How to Start and Maintain Small Talk

    Business Dinner English — How to Start and Maintain Small Talk
    Mar 11 2026
    Many English learners feel more nervous about informal business conversations than formal meetings. A dinner with a client may sound relaxed, but it still requires professional communication. This is why TOEIC business dinner English is so useful. If you know how to begin with small talk, ask follow-up questions, and stay personable, you can handle these situations with much more confidence. 💡 Full transcript, vocab & grammar: https://toeic.mjenglishclass.com/uncategorized/toeic-schedule-english/ Dialogue Section Vocabulary Boost — Key TOEIC Words Grammar Points 📖 Transcript Dialogue Ethan is a new employee at an international company. Tonight, he will attend his first dinner meeting with a client. Before the event, his colleague Mia gives him a few quick tips on how to start and maintain a natural conversation. Mia: You look a little nervous about tonight’s dinner meeting. Ethan: I am. I don’t know how to start a conversation with the client. Mia: Don’t worry. Just keep it friendly and professional. Ethan: Should I talk only about work? Mia: Not necessarily. You can begin with some small talk. Ethan: Like what? Mia: Ask about the client’s trip, food, or first impression of Taipei. Ethan: That sounds safer than jumping into business topics. Mia: Exactly. Then ask a simple follow-up question. Ethan: So if he says he likes Taiwanese food, I can ask what he tried? Mia: Perfect. That keeps the conversation going naturally. Ethan: What if there’s an awkward silence? Mia: That happens. Just smile and bring up another light topic. Ethan: Okay, I think I can handle that. Mia: You can. Just be personable, and listen carefully. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
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    9 Min.
  • Stop Saying “Many Schedules”: A Common TOEIC English Mistake Explained

    Stop Saying “Many Schedules”: A Common TOEIC English Mistake Explained
    Mar 6 2026
    Many TOEIC learners believe that saying many schedules is correct English. However, in most business situations, schedule refers to the entire set of planned activities, not individual tasks. That is why expressions like busy schedule, tight schedule, and check my schedule frequently appear in TOEIC Listening and Reading sections. Understanding this distinction will help you sound more natural in workplace communication and improve your TOEIC performance. 💡 Full transcript, vocab & grammar: https://toeic.mjenglishclass.com/uncategorized/toeic-schedule-english/ Dialogue Vocabulary Boost Grammar Points 📖 Transcript Quick Check Suggested Internal Links English Dialogue（Office Meeting） Emily: Are you available for a meeting tomorrow morning? Jason: I’m afraid not. My schedule is already full. Emily: Oh, I see. What about Thursday afternoon? Jason: Thursday might work. Let me check my calendar. Emily: We need to finalize the marketing proposal this week. Jason: Understood. My schedule is quite tight, but I’ll try to make time. Emily: If Thursday doesn’t work, we can move it to Friday. Jason: Friday should be fine. My schedule is lighter that day. Emily: Great. I’ll send a meeting invitation later. Jason: Perfect. Please include the project agenda as well. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
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    5 Min.
  • Why “Yes” Can Mean the Opposite: Mastering TOEIC Negative Questions in Workplace English

    Why “Yes” Can Mean the Opposite: Mastering TOEIC Negative Questions in Workplace English
    Feb 28 2026
    **Stop typing. Start speaking. ** 🎙️✨ I'm using Typeless to work smarter. Get a $5 Pro credit with my link: https://www.typeless.com/refer?code=CB3TJQ0 Negative questions are one of the most confusing parts of English communication for learners. In workplace conversations and TOEIC listening sections, speakers often use them to confirm expectations or express surprise. Understanding how to respond correctly is essential because the answer depends on reality, not the negative wording. Mastering this pattern significantly improves comprehension and communication accuracy. 💡 Full transcript, vocab & grammar: https://toeic.mjenglishclass.com/office-daily-english/toeic-negative-questions-guide/ 💬 Dialogue 📚 Vocabulary Boost 🔍 Grammar Points 📖 Transcript ✅ Quick Check — TOEIC Quiz 📌 Suggested Internal Links English Dialogue — Office Situation Emma (Manager): Jason, didn’t you submit the expense report yesterday? Jason: Actually, I uploaded it this morning. Emma: Oh, I must have missed the notification. Jason: No worries. Would you like me to resend it? Emma: Yes, please. I want to double-check the figures. Jason: Sure. Aren’t we closing the monthly accounts today? Emma: Yes, that’s why I’m reviewing everything carefully. Jason: Got it. Should I also update the travel summary? Emma: That would help. Jason: I’ll send both files before noon. Emma: Perfect. Thanks for staying on top of this. Jason: Of course! -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
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    15 Min.
  • 【TOEIC Business English】Stop Saying “Contact to” — 3 Workplace Verbs Most Test-Takers Use Wrong

    【TOEIC Business English】Stop Saying “Contact to” — 3 Workplace Verbs Most Test-Takers Use Wrong
    Feb 24 2026
    **Stop typing. Start speaking. ** 🎙️✨ I'm using Typeless to work smarter. Get a $5 Pro credit with my link: https://www.typeless.com/refer?code=CB3TJQ0 In global business environments, professionals frequently need to share information, contact stakeholders, and inform clients of important updates. These verbs often appear in formal emails, reports, and business calls. Using them correctly helps ensure clear and professional communication in real workplace situations. 💡 Full transcript, vocab & grammar: https://toeic.mjenglishclass.com/office-daily-english/toeic-communication-verbs/ Dialogue Vocabulary Boost Grammar Points 📖 Transcript Quick Check — TOEIC Quiz English Dialogue Mark: Have you shared the updated proposal with the client? Linda: Not yet. I’ll share the revised version this afternoon. Mark: Please make sure you inform them of the pricing changes. Linda: Sure. Should I contact the legal team first? Mark: Yes, contact them before sending the document. Linda: Got it. I’ll also update our internal team. Mark: Great. Let’s keep the regional office informed as well. Linda: I’ll send them a summary email. Mark: Please notify the finance department too. Linda: Will do. I’ll inform them once I receive confirmation. Mark: Thanks. Let’s share the final timeline tomorrow. Linda: Sounds good. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
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    5 Min.
  • 【 TOEIC Ask Usage】Master Ask For, Ask About, and Ask Someone To

    【 TOEIC Ask Usage】Master Ask For, Ask About, and Ask Someone To
    Feb 20 2026
    I've been using Typeless, a Voice keyboard that makes you smarter. Use my link to join and get a $5 credit for Typeless Pro: https://www.typeless.com/refer?code=CB3TJQ0 In professional environments, employees frequently need to request information, ask about project updates, or ask colleagues to complete tasks. Expressions such as ask for, ask about, and ask someone to are commonly tested on the TOEIC exam and are essential for effective workplace communication. 💡 Full transcript, vocab & grammar: https://toeic.mjenglishclass.com/meeting-english/toeic-circle-back-meaning/ Dialogue Vocabulary Boost Grammar Points 📖 Transcript Quick Check — TOEIC Quiz Dialogue Emily: Have you asked the logistics team about the updated shipping schedule? Ryan: Not yet. I was going to ask them after the weekly briefing. Emily: The client has asked for a revised delivery timeline this morning. Ryan: In that case, I’ll ask Mark to check the warehouse inventory first. Emily: Good idea. They might also ask us to submit a progress report. Ryan: Should I ask for additional documentation from the supplier? Emily: Yes, please. And ask them to include the customs clearance details. Ryan: I’ll also ask about the revised invoice. Emily: Great. Let me know if they ask for any clarification. Ryan: Will do. I’ll ask them to respond by the end of today. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
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    6 Min.
  • 【 TOEIC Meeting English】What “Let’s Circle Back” Really Means in Corporate Communication

    【 TOEIC Meeting English】What “Let’s Circle Back” Really Means in Corporate Communication
    Feb 11 2026
    In multinational companies, managers rarely say “no” directly. Instead, they use phrases such as “Let’s circle back,” “Not at this stage,” or “We’ll revisit this next week.” You will learn how to interpret corporate subtext, understand high-frequency TOEIC meeting expressions, and improve your listening accuracy for higher score performance. 💡 Full transcript, vocab & grammar: https://toeic.mjenglishclass.com/meeting-english/toeic-circle-back-meaning/ Dialogue What “Let’s Circle Back” Typically Implies Vocabulary Boost — Key TOEIC Words Grammar Points 📖 Transcript Quick Check — TOEIC Quiz Dialogue（Scenario: Corporate Strategy Meeting） Michael (Manager): Thanks for the update, Sarah. Sarah (Analyst): Based on the data, I suggest increasing the marketing budget by 20%. Michael: That’s an ambitious proposal. Sarah: Do you think we should proceed next quarter? Michael: Let’s circle back once we have more clarity on Q3 revenue. Sarah: So we’re not approving it yet? Michael: Not at this stage. We need to evaluate the risk. Sarah: Understood. Would you like a revised forecast? Michael: That would be helpful. Please include a more conservative estimate. Sarah: I’ll prepare an updated report and get back to you by Thursday. Michael: Perfect. Let’s revisit this next week. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
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    5 Min.
  • 【 TOEIC Sick Leave English】Professional Ways to Call in Sick (Not Just “I’m Sick”)

    【 TOEIC Sick Leave English】Professional Ways to Call in Sick (Not Just “I’m Sick”)
    Feb 9 2026
    Calling in sick is a common workplace situation—and it shows up frequently on the TOEIC exam in office dialogues and email notices. Simply saying “I’m sick” is understandable, but it often sounds incomplete in professional settings. In this lesson, you’ll learn high-frequency TOEIC phrases for sick leave, including how to explain your absence, arrange coverage, and reschedule meetings—so you can communicate clearly at work and perform better on the TOEIC exam. 💡 Full transcript, vocab & grammar: https://toeic.mjenglishclass.com/office-daily-english/toeic-sick-leave-english/ 💬 Dialogue (Scenario: Calling in Sick) 📚 Vocabulary Boost — Key TOEIC Words 🔍 Grammar Points 📖 Transcript ✅ Quick Check — TOEIC Quiz 📌 Suggested Internal Links Dialogue (Scenario: Calling in Sick) ** Mina (Project Manager):** Morning, Leo. Are you still joining the 10 a.m. client call? Leo (Team Member): Hi Mina. I’m not feeling well today, so I’d like to take sick leave. Mina: Thanks for letting me know. Is it a full day or just this morning? Leo: Probably a full day. I have a fever and I’m going to see a doctor. Mina: Got it. Do you have any urgent tasks we should cover? Leo: Yes—could you ask Anna to handle the client call and share the notes with me? Mina: Sure. I’ll reassign it and update the agenda. Leo: Thank you. I’ll also send an email to the client to reschedule the follow-up meeting. Mina: Great. Please keep your out-of-office message on, so people know you’re unavailable. Leo: Will do. If you need a doctor’s note, I can provide it tomorrow. Mina: That’s helpful. Rest up and feel better. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
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    4 Min.
  • 【 TOEIC Contract English】The Phrases That Make You Sound Like a Pro in Workplace Agreements

    【 TOEIC Contract English】The Phrases That Make You Sound Like a Pro in Workplace Agreements
    Feb 6 2026
    Contract-related English is not just “legal English.” It shows up in everyday workplace communication—emails, vendor coordination, project timelines, and payment discussions. On the TOEIC exam, contract and agreement scenarios are especially common in business dialogues and formal documents. 💡 Full transcript, vocab & grammar: https://toeic.mjenglishclass.com/trade-fair-english/toeic-trade-fair-english/ 💬 Dialogue Section 📚 Vocabulary Boost — Key TOEIC Words 🔍 Grammar Points 📖 Transcript ✅ Quick Check — TOEIC Quiz 💬 Dialogue Section Workplace Dialogue (Scenario: Online Meeting to Finalize Contract Terms) Mina (Project Manager): Thanks for joining the call. We need to confirm the contract terms today. Leo (Vendor Rep): Of course. Could you show me a copy of the contract you mentioned? Mina: Sure. Before we sign, I’d like to clarify the payment clause. Leo: That makes sense. Which part is unclear? Mina: The cancellation fee seems high. Is there any flexibility? Leo: We can adjust it, but only if we extend the contract period. Mina: Understood. How about a six-month term with a lower penalty? Leo: That could work. Let’s put it in writing and update the agreement document. Mina: Great. Once we finalize this, we can enter into the contract next week. Leo: Sounds good. I’ll send a revised draft by email today. Mina: Perfect. Please make sure the updated version includes the new clause. Leo: Will do. Thanks for the quick coordination. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
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    15 Min.