【2005-11-20，日】ESL Podcast 88 - Socializing at a Reception

Learn how to carry on a conversation in English at a reception in this podcast. Tags: Business Audio Index: Slow dialog: 0:45 Explanations: 2:25 Fast dialog: 14:02 Man: Hi, it's a bit crowded in here. Woman: Yes, it's always like this on the first night of the conference. Is this your first time attending? Man: Yes, it is. By the way, I'm Dan Morimoto. Woman: I'm Gwen Renault. Were you here this morning for the opening keynote ? I thought the speaker was excellent. Man: No, unfortunately, I didn't arrive to the venue until late morning. Luckily, I pre- registered and just had to pick up my registration packet, so I was able to catch the luncheon speaker and she was very good. Woman: You know, I attended a really interesting session this afternoon on ethics in the profession. It was a panel discussion and there was some lively debate. The luncheon speaker, Stephanie Morse, presented some of her findings from her new ground- breaking study. Man: I'm sorry I missed it. It sounds interesting. Do you plan on staying for the duration of the conference? Woman: No, I'm afraid I have to leave early tomorrow. Will you excuse me? I see a colleague of mine over there and I'd like to say hello. Man: Oh, sure. It was nice meeting you. Woman: Yes, you too. Script by Dr. Lucy Tse