Down to Business English: Business News to Improve your Business English. http://www.downtobusinessenglish.com A podcast for people who use English as a Second Language (ESL) in their work environment and want to improve their overall language skills. In each episode, hosts Dez Morgan and Skip Montreux discuss Business news making headlines around the world. Through their discussions, Skip and Dez introduce English vocabulary & phrases related to business, review grammar, and identify cultural differences found in International business situations. An excellent way to improve listening skills, keep up with business trends, and advance your career. Feeder 2.3(2.3); Mac OS X Version 10.7.3 (Build 11D50) http://reinventedsoftware.com/feeder/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en-us 2010 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 20:51:12 +0900 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 20:54:08 +0900 http://www.speakeasytokyo.net/downtobusinessenglish/images/down_to_bus_logo_1400.jpg Down to Business English: Business News to Improve your Business English. http://www.downtobusinessenglish.com 144 144 Skip Montreux & Dez Morgan | Business English Instructors A podcast for people who use English as a Second Language (ESL) in their work environment and want to improve their overall language skills. An excellent way to improve listening skills, keep up with business trends, and advance your career. A podcast for people who use English as a Second Language (ESL) in their work environment and want to improve their overall language skills. In each episode, hosts Dez Morgan and Skip Montreux discuss business news making headlines around the world. Through their discussions, Skip & Dez introduce English vocabulary & phrases related to business, review English grammar, and identify cultural differences found in International business situations. An excellent way to improve your English listening skills, keep up with business trends, and advance your career. Business English, Learning English, Language study, English presentations, Study English Online, Online English Lessons, EFL, ESL, TOEIC, IELTS no Skip Montreux & Dez Morgan | Business English Instructors downtobusinessenglish@gmail.com no D2B 055 | Health Care: The Real Cost of Obesity & Smoking http://www.speakeasytokyo.net/downtobusinessenglish/wordpress/2012/04/cost-of-obesity-smoking/ With governments around the world looking everywhere and anywhere for places to cut costs, a huge target is often a nation's healthcare system. Two healthcare areas that excessively drain health budgets budgets are Obesity & Smoking.

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]]> Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:06:30 +0900 49B6C2B3-613A-4C25-8DBF-4DEFFCA6CE34 Skip Montreux & Dez Morgan | Business English Trainers What impact does obesity & smoking have on the economies of the world? With governments around the world looking everywhere and anywhere for places to cut costs, a huge target is often a nation's healthcare system. Two healthcare areas that excessively drain health budgets budgets are Obesity & Smoking. Today on Down to Business English, Dez & Skip talk about the costs of Obesity & Smoking on Healthcare systems around the world. no 13:30 D2B 054 | Facebook's IPO http://www.speakeasytokyo.net/downtobusinessenglish/wordpress/2012/03/facebooks-ipo/ Since announcing its intention to become a Publicly traded company, Wall Street and the Tech world has been buzzing with speculation. Wall Street investors are focused on how much money is to be made while Tech experts are questioning what changes this will bring to the Social Media giant.

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]]> Sat, 10 Mar 2012 18:04:17 +0900 28F423EC-72E7-4E19-B85F-E942BD3F7122 Skip Montreux & Dez Morgan | Business English Trainers What is an IPO? Is Facebook's IPO a good investment? Since announcing its intention to become a Publicly traded company, Wall Street and the Tech world has been buzzing with speculation. Wall Street investors are focused on how much money is to be made while Tech experts are questioning what changes this will bring to the Social Media giant. Today on Down to Business English, Skip and Dez take a close look at what an IPO is, how this IPO might change Facebook, and is it a good investment? no 17:40 D2B 053 | The Future of Work http://www.speakeasytokyo.net/downtobusinessenglish/wordpress/2012/03/the-future-of-work-10-ways-work-is-changing We live in an age where Technology and the Internet is changing our lives at an ever quickening pace. How have these changes impacted the way we work? What changes are in store in the future? Today on Down to Business we look at the Future of Work: 10 Ways Work is Changing.

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]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:07:35 +0900 6508AD85-4499-42DF-BD59-6A3991763B5E Skip Montreux & Dez Morgan | Business English Trainers 10 Ways work is changing. We live in an age where Technology and the Internet is changing our lives at an ever quickening pace. How have these changes impacted the way we work? What changes are in store in the future? Today on Down to Business we look at the Future of Work: 10 Ways Work is Changing. no 11:00 D2B 052 | Price fixing http://www.speakeasytokyo.net/downtobusinessenglish/wordpress/2012/02/price-fixing/ We live in a free market economy where the prices of goods are decided by market forces. Right? Well not always. Today on Down to Business English Skip & Dez discuss 2 major Japanese companies and 2 Korean companies that have been caught price fixing.

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]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:04:16 +0900 C0337556-9536-4B9C-8A70-BDD4459FFA91 Skip Montreux & Dez Morgan | Business English Trainers Antitrust & other unfair trading practices We live in a free market economy where the prices of goods are decided by market forces. Right? Well not always. Today on Down to Business English Skip & Dez discuss 2 major Japanese companies and 2 Korean companies that have been caught price fixing. Would you like to receive updates to the business news stories we cover on the show? Visit www.downtobusinessenglish.com and sign up for the Newsletter. no 11:00 D2B 051 | Unplugged: SOPA, PIPA & Davos http://www.speakeasytokyo.net/downtobusinessenglish/wordpress/2012/02/unplugged-sopa-pipa-and-davos/ On today's special episode of Down to Business English Unplugged, Skip and Dez discuss SOPA, PIPA & Davos.

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]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:48:34 +0900 7E8916C0-50C2-4DD3-B36F-6A1583129F67 Skip Montreux & Dez Morgan | Business English Trainers What are SOPA & PIPA? What happened at Davos? What are SOPA & PIPA? What happened at Davos? On today's special episode of Down to Business English Unplugged, Skip and Dez discuss SOPA, PIPA & Davos. Audio scripts for 'Unplugged' episodes are available for $US 2.99 from the Down to Business English Website. Regular episode audio scripts will remain free of charge. Thanks for supporting the show!! Would you like to receive updates to the business news stories we cover on the show? Visit www.downtobusinessenglish.com and sign up for the Newsletter. no 19:29 D2B 050 | Economic Sanctions Against Iran http://www.speakeasytokyo.net/downtobusinessenglish/wordpress/2012/01/economic-sanctions/ In retaliation to the increasing number of economic sanctions being placed on them, Iran has threatened to close down the Straight of Hormuz. The economic impact of this vital waterway will has far reaching effects. Today on Down to Business English, Skip and Dez look at the economic sanctions against Iran and how they could possibly effect the future of oil prices.

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]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:41:12 +0900 641AA6D5-30BB-4D5B-B8D3-098483D2AE87 Skip Montreux & Dez Morgan | Business English Trainers How could sanctions effect the price of oil? In retaliation to the increasing number of economic sanctions being placed on them, Iran has threatened to close down the Straight of Hormuz. The economic impact of this vital waterway will has far reaching effects. Today on Down to Business English, Skip and Dez look at the economic sanctions against Iran and how they could possibly effect the future of oil prices. Would you like to receive updates to the business news stories we cover on the show? Visit www.downtobusinessenglish.com and sign up for the Newsletter. no 15:00 D2B 049 | Unemployment http://www.speakeasytokyo.net/downtobusinessenglish/wordpress/2012/01/unemployment/ From America to Africa, unemployment rates around the globe continue to climb. Where is it a problem and who is suffering the most? The answers to these two questions and more on today's episode of Down to Business English.

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]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2012 02:55:07 +0900 C4CEC88A-238D-4C37-BDD0-F1B8BA8E7CFF Skip Montreux & Dez Morgan | Business English Trainers Where is it a problem? Who is suffering the most? From America to Africa, unemployment rates around the globe continue to climb. Where is it a problem and who is suffering the most? The answers to these two questions and more on today's episode of Down to Business English. Would you like to receive updates to the business news stories we cover on the show? Visit www.downtobusinessenglish.com and sign up for the Newsletter. no 12:50 D2B 048 | Bucking the Trend http://www.speakeasytokyo.net/downtobusinessenglish/wordpress/2011/11/bucking-the-trend-economies-doing-well-in-hard-times/ With all the economic bad news being reported out of Europe and the U.S. this year, it is easy to forget that some economies are actually doing well. In today's episode of Down to Business English, Dez Morgan reports on economies that are bucking the trend and are doing quite well.

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]]> Fri, 25 Nov 2011 02:36:14 +0900 DCCA363F-511E-4FEE-9B59-76915E230ADC Skip Montreux & Dez Morgan | Business English Trainers Economies doing well in hard times. With all the economic bad news being reported out of Europe and the U.S. this year, it is easy to forget that some economies are actually doing well. In today's episode of Down to Business English, Dez Morgan reports on economies that are bucking the trend and are doing quite well. Would you like to receive updates to the business news stories we cover on the show? Visit www.downtobusinessenglish.com and sign up for the Newsletter. no 12:22 D2B 047 | Automakers http://www.speakeasytokyo.net/downtobusinessenglish/wordpress/2011/11/automakers-who-is-on-top/ The battle for top spot in the automotive industry is the focus of today's show. Currently the title of No.1 automotive maker goes to Volkswagen; the German manufacturer. How did they get to the top? How long will they stay there? The answers to these questions and more in this episode of Down to Business English.

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]]> Fri, 18 Nov 2011 03:38:54 +0900 24231505-B2D8-4DB4-AB0E-261B79C76DC8 Skip Montreux & Dez Morgan | Business English Trainers Who is on Top? The battle for top spot in the automotive industry is the focus of today's show. Currently the title of No.1 automotive maker goes to Volkswagen; the German manufacturer. How did they get to the top? How long will they stay there? The answers to these questions and more in this episode of Down to Business English. Would you like to receive updates to the business news stories we cover on the show? Visit www.downtobusinessenglish.com and sign up for the Newsletter. no 12:30 D2B 046 | Cyber Crime & Identity Theft http://www.speakeasytokyo.net/downtobusinessenglish/wordpress/2011/11/cybercrime/ Cybercrime & Identity theft are growing threats to corporations and individuals. Who are the victims of Cybercrime? How much is it costing those who are attacked? This and more on today's episode of Down to Business English.

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]]> Fri, 11 Nov 2011 23:21:59 +0900 7C1ED398-B913-42DA-A6C9-CA0E469A7C2D Skip Montreux & Dez Morgan | Business English Trainers What is the cost & who are the victims? Cybercrime & Identity theft are growing threats to corporations and individuals. Who are the victims of Cybercrime? How much is it costing those who are attacked? This and more on today's episode of Down to Business English. no 22:00 D2B 045 | Tax Havens http://www.speakeasytokyo.net/downtobusinessenglish/wordpress/2011/11/tax-havens/ What is a Tax Haven? Where are they? How do individuals and corporations use them to lower the amount of tax they pay to governments.

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]]> Fri, 04 Nov 2011 23:42:54 +0900 46E5FB0F-28B4-4476-9456-70D3192E2322 Skip Montreux & Dez Morgan | Business English Trainers How do they work & Who benefits from them? What is a Tax Haven? Where are they? How do individuals and corporations use them to lower the amount of tax they pay to governments. no 9:49 D2B 044 | Boeing's Dreamliner 787: The Future of Air Travel? http://www.speakeasytokyo.net/downtobusinessenglish/wordpress/2011/10/dreamliner-787/ On Oct. 26 ANA was the first airline to take to the sky with Boeing's new 787 Dreamliner. What is it about this aircraft that have many experts calling it a revolutionary game changer for the airline industry. Why has it taken so long to get it into the air? Today on Down to Business English we answer these questions and more.

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]]> Fri, 28 Oct 2011 23:59:32 +0900 8D3E6FC5-5C04-4605-8B8D-550811C4A683 Skip Montreux & Dez Morgan | Business English Trainers Is this new revolutionary aircraft a game changer? On Oct. 26 ANA was the first airline to take to the sky with Boeing's new 787 Dreamliner. What is it about this aircraft that have many experts calling it a revolutionary game changer for the airline industry. Why has it taken so long to get it into the air? Today on Down to Business English we answer these questions and more. no 19:00 D2B 043 | The Round up Edition http://www.speakeasytokyo.net/downtobusinessenglish/wordpress/2011/10/round-up-edition/ Today we talk about recent developments on two stories we have covered on Down to Business English: Gold & Digital Print Media

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]]> Fri, 07 Oct 2011 23:59:52 +0900 FD071367-55DD-41B9-9E77-F152B7123CAF Skip Montreux & Dez Morgan | Business English Trainers Recent developments on past episodes Today we talk about recent developments on two stories we have covered on Down to Business English: Gold & Digital Print Media no 17:00 D2B 042 | India Part 3: Luxury Goods Retailers & the Indian Economy http://www.speakeasytokyo.net/downtobusinessenglish/wordpress/2011/09/india3-luxury-goods-retailers/ In his 3rd and final part on India, Dez Morgan talks about the luxury goods market in India.

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]]> Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:08 +0900 6B620DD7-313E-49BC-836F-88C545CBA8B8 Skip Montreux & Dez Morgan | Business English Trainers How big is the Luxury Goods market in India? In his 3rd and final part on India, Dez talks about the luxury goods market in India. no 8:41 D2B 041 | The Future of the Eurozone http://www.speakeasytokyo.net/downtobusinessenglish/wordpress/2011/09/the-future-of-the-euro/ Is the Euro nearing the end of its life? Or is there still hope for the Eurozone to deal with the mounting debt problems facing several of its members. Today on Down to Business English, we look at what the future possible scenarios are for the Euro.

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]]> Fri, 23 Sep 2011 01:16:45 +0900 FE23BC84-3177-4040-9A48-0AC454C6A5A8 Skip Montreux & Dez Morgan | Business English Trainers Is the Euro nearing the end of its life? Or… Is the Euro nearing the end of its life? Or is there still hope for the Eurozone to deal with the mounting debt problems facing several of its members. Today on Down to Business English, we look at what the future possible scenarios are for the Euro. no 16:50 D2B 040 | Dubai: Desert Oasis or Desert Insanity? http://www.speakeasytokyo.net/downtobusinessenglish/wordpress/2011/09/dubai/ Dubai, the most famous of the seven United Arab Emirates, is famous for its variety of unique property development projects. But has their drive to diversify the economy away from oil hit a rough patch?

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]]> Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:15:21 +0900 3DBFFAF1-DB2B-4EB4-9ABD-6CCA9C156E03 Skip Montreux & Dez Morgan | Business English Trainers Dez was in Dubai recently and came back with this report. Dubai, the most famous of the seven United Arab Emirates, is famous for its variety of unique property development projects. But has their drive to diversify the economy away from oil hit a rough patch? no 21:30 D2B 039 | India Part 2: Multinational CEOs http://www.speakeasytokyo.net/downtobusinessenglish/wordpress/2011/09/india_part_2/ Many of the world's top CEOs are from India. What is it about India that creates so many business leaders? Listen in as Dez Morgan explains why it is that CEOs are India's greatest export.

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]]> Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:20:44 +0900 A8207B2D-46A6-4572-A4E6-4F36ACA6131D Skip Montreux & Dez Morgan | Business English Trainers Why is it that India exports so many CEOs? Many of the world's top CEOs are from India. What is it about India that creates so many business leaders? Listen in as Dez Morgan explains why it is that CEOs are India's greatest export. no 10:00 D2B 038 | Steve Jobs: The Resignation of an Icon http://www.speakeasytokyo.net/downtobusinessenglish/wordpress/2011/09/steve-jobs/ Steve Jobs' resignation from Apple is a pivotal moment for both the company and Tech industry in general. Today on Down to Business English, Skip and Dez look back at Steve Jobs' career and discuss why this is a milestone in business history.

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]]> Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:21:09 +0900 4960B3C5-20A9-4180-9D44-5B6C184BD055 Skip Montreux & Dez Morgan | Business English Trainers A look back at Steve Jobs' career Steve Jobs' resignation from Apple is a pivotal moment for both the company and Tech industry in general. Today on Down to Business English, Skip and Dez look back at Steve Jobs' career and discuss why this is a milestone in business history. no 24:08 D2B 037 | India Part 1: The Last 20 Years http://www.speakeasytokyo.net/downtobusinessenglish/wordpress/2011/08/india-part-1-the-last-20-years/ Back from his summer holiday's, Dez brings us a report on the economy of India. How did the Indian economy evolve from being an almost bankrupt nation 20 years ago to being the emerging economy it is today? What challenges lay ahead? Join Skip and Dez for part 1 of a 3 part special on India.

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]]> Sun, 14 Aug 2011 00:21:19 +0900 F67BA243-84E3-4EFF-B444-F6E38C3AC95F Skip Montreux & Dez Morgan | Business English Trainers How has the Indian economy evolved over the last 20 years? Back from his summer holiday's, Dez brings us a report on the economy of India. How did the Indian economy evolve from being an almost bankrupt nation 20 years ago to being the emerging economy it is today? What challenges lay ahead? Join Skip and Dez for part 1 of a 3 part special on India. Want to receive updates to the stories we cover here on Down to Business English? Be sure to visit the website and sign up for the D2B newsletter!! Sign up today and receive a FREE copy of the Down to Business Year in Review 2010 eZine. www.downtobusinessenglish.com downtobusinessenglish@gmail.com www.twitter.com/skipmontreux www.twitter.com/dezmorgan no 15:30 D2B 036 | Debt Crisis in America http://www.speakeasytokyo.net/downtobusinessenglish/wordpress/2011/08/debt-crisis-in-america/ Today on Down to Business English, Skip Montreux explains what was behind the debt ceiling debate in the United States? Exactly how much money does the world's largest economy owe? Who are they indebted to? What would have happened if an agreement hadn't been reached?

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]]> Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:21:30 +0900 B184728D-F12C-4F41-B0F5-849423FACD07 Skip Montreux & Dez Morgan | Business English Trainers Exactly how much money does the world's largest economy owe? Today on Down to Business English, Skip Montreux explains what was behind the debt ceiling debate in the United States? Exactly how much money does the world's largest economy owe? Who are they indebted to? What would have happened if an agreement hadn't been reached? Want to receive updates to the stories we cover here on Down to Business English? Be sure to visit the website and sign up for the D2B newsletter!! Sign up today and receive a FREE copy of the Down to Business Year in Review 2010 eZine. www.downtobusinessenglish.com downtobusinessenglish@gmail.com www.twitter.com/skipmontreux www.twitter.com/dezmorgan no 19:10 D2B 035 | Rupert Murdoch: the scandal of a media empire http://www.speakeasytokyo.net/downtobusinessenglish/wordpress/2011/07/rupert-murdoch/ In this episode of Down to Business English we look at the scandal exploding in the U.K. around Rupert Murdoch and his media empire. Who exactly is Rupert Murdoch? What is the scandal about? Who is involved? Is this the beginning of the end for one of the world's most powerful corporations? All of these questions and more in Rupert Murdoch: the scandal of a media empire.

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]]> Sun, 24 Jul 2011 00:21:39 +0900 30EEE436-1B3C-4F02-8B92-E8CC13E3B37C Skip Montreux & Dez Morgan | Business English Trainers Is this the beginning of the end for one of the world's most powerful corporations? In this episode of Down to Business English we look at the scandal exploding in the U.K. around Rupert Murdoch and his media empire. Who exactly is Rupert Murdoch? What is the scandal about? Who is involved? Is this the beginning of the end for one of the world's most powerful corporations? All of these questions and more in Rupert Murdoch: the scandal of a media empire. Want to receive updates to the stories we cover here on Down to Business English? Be sure to visit the website and sign up for the D2B newsletter!! Sign up today and receive a FREE copy of the Down to Business Year in Review 2010 eZine. www.downtobusinessenglish.com downtobusinessenglish@gmail.com www.twitter.com/skipmontreux www.twitter.com/dezmorgan no 18:30 D2B 034 | Brazil: now hiring, apply within http://www.speakeasytokyo.net/downtobusinessenglish/wordpress/2011/07/brazil/ Sun, 17 Jul 2011 14:26:39 +0900 http://traffic.libsyn.com/mkostiuk/down_to_business_english_brazil.mp3 Skip Montreux & Dez Morgan Sun, samba, and a really HOT economy! Today we look at what is behind the booming economy of Brazil. Just exactly how hot is their economy and what challenges does the nation face? ESL,TOEIC, Language study, Business English, Online Business English, IELTS, EFL,Brazil economy no 19:00 D2B 033 | Skype: What is it & Why did Microsoft buy it? http://www.speakeasytokyo.net/downtobusinessenglish/wordpress/2011/06/skype-microsoft/
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]]> Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:17:43 +0900 8C4036EF-EB4E-4E75-9682-0B54BAAFBA8E-70531-0000B286E140E662-FFA Skip Montreux & Dez Morgan Support Down to Business English The Down to Business English Year in Review is an in-depth review of 5 of the top news stories that were covered between March 2010 and Feb 2011. Not only is this a great way to develop your listening skills and expand your active pool of vocabulary, it also is a way you can help SUPPORT Down to Business English. Included in this study package are - 50 extra vocabulary explanations not covered in the original episode. - 60 Test style listening comprehension questions - An all new 30 minute 'Unplugged' update episode of Down to Business English In total, The Year in Review contains 3 hours of audio files and a 50 page PDF study document. You can have your copy of the Year in Review 2010 digitally delivered to your computer by visiting http://www.speakeasytokyo.net/downtobusinessenglish/wordpress/The-Year-In-Review-2010 Get your FREE sample of the Year in Review eZine: http://bit.ly/lAA02X ESL,TOEIC, Language study, Business English,IELTS, EFL, no 4:01 D2B 025 | Earthquake in Japan http://www.speakeasytokyo.net/downtobusinessenglish/wordpress/2011/03/earthquake-in-japan/ Then they discuss what the potential economic effects the disaster may have on the country and the world.

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http://bit.ly/lAA02X ]]> Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:08:33 +0900 http://media.libsyn.com/media/mkostiuk/down_to_business_english_chinese_yuan_us_debt.mp3 Skip Montreux & Dez Morgan A lesson in economic codependence. Skip Montreux examines the relationship between the Chinese Yuan and U.S. debt. Get your FREE sample of the Year in Review eZine: http://bit.ly/lAA02X Forex, ESL, TOEIC, Language study, Business English, EFL,China no 17:53 D2B 005 | Forex Explained http://www.speakeasytokyo.net/downtobusinessenglish/wordpress/2010/04/forex-explained/
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http://bit.ly/lAA02X ]]> Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:08:20 +0900 http://media.libsyn.com/media/mkostiuk/down_to_business_english_forex_explained.mp3 Skip Montreux & Dez Morgan Dez Morgan explains the Foreign Exchange Market. Dez Morgan takes a in-depth look at the Foreign Exchange Market. Get your FREE sample of the Year in Review eZine: http://bit.ly/lAA02X Forex, ESL, TOEIC, Language study, Business English, EFL no 14:08 D2B 004 | Islamic Finance http://www.speakeasytokyo.net/downtobusinessenglish/wordpress/2010/04/islamic-finance/
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http://bit.ly/lAA02X ]]> Fri, 16 Apr 2010 23:55:09 +0900 http://media.libsyn.com/media/mkostiuk/d2b_islamic_finance.mp3 Skip Montreux & Dez Morgan What exactly is Islamic Finance? Dez Morgan explains Islamic Finance. Get your FREE sample of the Year in Review eZine: http://bit.ly/lAA02X ESL, Islamic Finance, Business English, TOEIC, EFL, Language study no 14:36 D2B 003 | Google vs. China: Exiting the Dragon http://www.speakeasytokyo.net/downtobusinessenglish/wordpress/2010/04/google-vs-china-exiting-the-dragon/
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http://bit.ly/lAA02X ]]> Wed, 07 Apr 2010 23:54:52 +0900 http://media.libsyn.com/media/mkostiuk/d2b_google_china.mp3 Skip Montreux & Dez Morgan Tension between Google & China Skip Montreux & Dez Morgan talk about the censorship tension between Google and China. Get your FREE sample of the Year in Review eZine: http://bit.ly/lAA02X Google, China, Censorship, ESL, Business English, TOEIC, Language study no 19:20 D2B 002 | The Toyota Recall: What, Why, Who, & How much? http://www.speakeasytokyo.net/downtobusinessenglish/wordpress/?p=35
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http://bit.ly/lAA02X ]]> Wed, 24 Mar 2010 23:54:33 +0900 http://www.speakeasytokyo.net/downtobusinessenglish/episodes/toyota_recall.mp3 Skip Montreux & Dez Morgan How did the world's largest automotive manufacturer drop the ball? Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan examine the details of the recent Toyota recall.. Get your FREE sample of the Year in Review eZine: http://bit.ly/lAA02X Business English, TOEIC, Toyota recall no 16:59 D2B 001 | P.I.G.S and the Future of the Eurozone. http://www.speakeasytokyo.net/downtobusinessenglish/wordpress/?p=30
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http://bit.ly/lAA02X ]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:54:03 +0900 http://www.speakeasytokyo.net/downtobusinessenglish/episodes/d2b_pigs.mp3 A story of 4 little pigs spending too much money Dez Morgan explains what P.I.G.S means, the financial problems the eurozone currently finds itself in, and the possible future of the European currency. Get your FREE sample of the Year in Review eZine: http://bit.ly/lAA02X Eurozone, PIGS, ESL, TOEIC, English study, Business English no 16:37 Promotional Spot: Do you understand? http://www.speakeasytokyo.net/downtobusinessenglish/wordpress/?p=21 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:32:31 +0900 http://media.libsyn.com/media/mkostiuk/promo_3_1_10.mp3 Skip Montreux & Dez Morgan Do you Understand? Promotional spot no 2:55