Here, I speak about the "IT Paradise" -- Silicone Valley, in California.

English for IT Pros

California Business Culture Part One

Anécdota sobre las diferencias entre las ventanas en Europa y Latinoamérica.
Espero te guste!
Cuéntame si te ha pasado lo mismo.

Anécdotas divertidas de viaje

La ventana

Lettura del settimo capitolo del libro "Il Piccolo Principe" di Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

📖 IL PICCOLO PRINCIPE di Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

🌖 CAPITOLO 7

There are many times it’s essential to make a strong first impression, like when you’re networking to get a new job.

In this episode, you'll learn how to make a strong first impression on someone you meet. You'll also hear a story about when I needed to make a strong first impression on someone and how I prepared for that meeting. Finally, you'll get definitions for new idioms at the end of the episode.

Originally published on April 7, 2020.
Get the full transcript at https://www.express-to-impress.com/ep3-first-impression/.
See infographics for this episode at https://www.pinterest.com/ExpresstoImpress/english-communication-skills/.



Express to Impress

How to Make a Strong First Impression

B2B versus B2C Comprehension

Please answer the following questions of understanding:
Question 1:
What is B2B?
a Being too Busy
b Business to Business
c A rock band
d Business to Customer
Question 2:
What is B2C?
a Business to Business
b Business to Customer
c A Star Wars character
d Being too Careful
Question 3:
What do B2B and B2C have in common?
a The Business model is the same
b They like strawberries
c They both involve a company selling products or services
d The Marketing Strategy is the same
Question 4:
If the farmer creates a shop and sells strawberries to passing customers, his Business model is ___?
a Selling Services
b Farming
c B2B
d B2C
Question 5:
If the farmer sold his crop of strawberries to a Supermarket, his Business model would be ____?
a Farming
b Selling Services
c B2C
d B2B
Question 6:
Which of these statements is NOT true for the B2B model?
a The Business sells directly to the public at high prices
b The Business should establish long-term relationships with other businesses
c Business ABC sells their products to Business XYZ
d The Business sells their services to another Business
Question 7:
Which of these statements IS true for B2C model?
a The Business needs to establish long-term relationships with other businesses
b The Business sells their goods or services to another Business
c The Business only sells strawberries
d The Business can get the higher end-consumer price for their goods
Question 8:
What is NOT suggested as a method of attracting customers?
a Brand recognition
b Selling at low prices
c Marketing
d Advertising

Looking forward to seeing you in later podcasts that I will develop for you to help you with your daily English practice. 

See you tomorrow!

The Habits of Highly Effective English Communicators

B2B versus B2C

This episode introduces three idioms that use the word cloud. Listen to the examples to hear how to use them. Please send me a message if you would like a copy of the audio script. (Sorry my voice is going today!) 

Idiom Corner

Cloud

A guy opens an everything store- a store that sells anything and provides any service.

Written by me

Vocabulary:
promotion: a higher rank and increase in income to an employee
insubordinate: not following orders
bonus: extra money paid to an employee



Learn English with Stories

Story: The Everything Store

En este episodio, exploramos Villa de Leyva, un encantador pueblo colonial en Colombia. Descubre su impresionante Plaza Mayor, los fascinantes fósiles del Museo Paleontológico, el hermoso Desierto de la Candelaria y sus deliciosas tradiciones gastronómicas. ¡Perfecto para estudiantes de español interesados en la cultura colombiana!

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Villa de Leyva: Un Viaje al Corazón Colonial de Colombia

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