{"id":227,"date":"2008-03-15T21:01:52","date_gmt":"2008-03-16T05:01:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.businessenglishpod.com\/2008\/03\/15\/bep-89-int-telephoning-arranging-a-visit\/"},"modified":"2023-01-15T20:32:49","modified_gmt":"2023-01-16T04:32:49","slug":"bep-89-int-telephoning-arranging-a-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/9to5english.com\/wordpress\/2008\/03\/15\/bep-89-int-telephoning-arranging-a-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"BEP 89 &#8211; Telephoning: Making Arrangements"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('audio');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-227-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/bizpod\/BEP089-Mob.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/bizpod\/BEP089-Mob.mp3\">https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/bizpod\/BEP089-Mob.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>In this Business English Podcast lesson we&#8217;re going to look at useful language for handling the practical details of a business visit, such as airport pickup and restaurant or hotel booking. And we&#8217;ll also practice ways to create and maintain goodwill by demonstrating flexibility and responding politely on the phone.<\/p>\n<p>Viva is an Italian fashion company. Viva representatives Marco and Francesca are preparing to attend a fashion expo in Las Vegas with their American distributor, Foxtrot. A fashion expo, or exposition, is a kind of trade show or conference in which potential buyers look at manufacturers&#8217; goods. <\/p>\n<p>In the dialog Marco is calling his contact Adriana at Foxtrot to discuss the details of the visit. As you listen try to answer the following questions. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Listening Questions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1)\tWhat information does Adriana get from Marco?<br \/>\n2)\tWhat does Marco need help with?<br \/>\n3)\tDoes Marco have any special requirements for the hotel?<br \/>\n4)\tWhat kind of food does Marco hope to eat? <\/p>\n<p><strong>Premium Members: <a href=\"https:\/\/businessenglishpod.com\/learningcenter\/Premium2008\/transcripts\/BEP089SN-Making_Arrangements.pdf\">Study Notes <\/a>  | <a href=\"https:\/\/businessenglishpod.com\/learningcenter\/Premium2008\/quiz\/BEP89QIZ\/presentation.html\"> Online Quizzes <\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/businessenglishpod.com\/learningcenter\/Premium2008\/phrasecasts\/BEP089PC.mp3\"> PhraseCast<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/businessenglishpod.com\/learningcenter\/Premium2008\/quiz\/BEP89POD\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lesson Module<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Download: <a 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