The Year in Review eZine 2010

Summary

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Down to Business English – “The Year in Review eZine 2010”

Release Date: March 24, 2011
Host: Skip Montreux | Guest Co-host: Des Morgan

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Episode Overview

In this special announcement episode, Skip Montreux and Des Morgan celebrate the first anniversary of the Down to Business English (D2B) podcast by unveiling their new resource: the “Year in Review eZine 2010.” The hosts introduce listeners to the content and benefits of this supplement, which compiles highlights from the podcast’s inaugural year and provides additional learning resources for business English enthusiasts.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Podcast Milestone & Celebration

• The hosts reflect on the growth and achievements of Down to Business English as it marks one year since its first episode was released (March 10, 2010).
• Notable quote, Skip Montreux [00:13]:
  “Believe it or not, the first episode of D2B was released just under one year ago on March 10, 2010.”
• Twenty-four episodes have been produced during the year, covering diverse business stories.

2. Introduction of the “Year in Review eZine”

• The main announcement centers on the launch of the Year in Review eZine, a digital PDF magazine designed for language learners.
• Skip describes the magazine as a comprehensive review of five of their most popular episodes from the past year:
  “The Year in Review ezine is a PDF magazine that reviews five of the most popular D2B episodes released over the past 12 months…” [00:55]

3. Enhanced Learning Resources

• The eZine is more than a simple episode review, offering:
  • 50 new vocabulary explanations not previously covered in the episodes.
  • 50 TOEIC-style listening comprehension questions to practice business English listening skills.
  • Supplemental MP3 audio files and audio scripts focused on vocabulary and comprehension.
  • A never-before-released special audio episode titled “D2B Unplugged.”
• Des Morgan, on the contents [01:07]:
  “Included in the Year in Review are 50 new vocabulary explanations not covered in the original episodes as well as 50 TOEIC-style listening comprehension questions.”

4. Special Edition: D2B Unplugged

• “D2B Unplugged” features Skip and Des in an unscripted, natural conversation providing updates on the five featured business stories.
• This offers listeners an opportunity to hear authentic, spontaneous English between native speakers.
  Skip Montreux [01:57]:
  “The Unplugged episode is a great chance for you to listen to authentic, spontaneous English between two native speakers.”

5. Reviewed Business Stories

• The five stories covered and updated in the eZine include:
  1. Google vs. China: Exiting the Dragon [02:09]
  2. The BP Oil Spill – An Economic and Environmental Catastrophe [02:15]
  3. Facebook – An Issue of Privacy [02:18]
  4. FIFA and the Business of the Beautiful Game [02:24]
  5. University Fees – The Business of Education [02:27]

6. Value and Purchase Details

• The resource contains over 40 pages of material and more than an hour of new listening practice.
• Priced at $20.10, reflecting both the year in review and affordability for listeners.
  Des Morgan [02:50]:
  “The Year in Review Ezine is not only great supplemental study material at the very reasonable price of $20.10, it is also a great value…”

7. How to Get the eZine

• Listeners can purchase and download the eZine from the official Down to Business English website.
  • Website: www.downtobusinessenglish.com
  • Skip Montreux [03:12]:
    “To get your copy of the Year in Review digitally delivered to your computer, just visit our website at www.downtobusinessenglish.com and click on the Year in Review link at the top of the page.”

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Memorable Moments & Notable Quotes

• Podcast Anniversary Realization:
  “Believe it or not, the first episode of D2B was released just under one year ago…” – Skip Montreux [00:13]
• eZine Most Appealing Features:
  “Included in the Year in Review are 50 new vocabulary explanations… and 50 TOEIC-style listening comprehension questions.” – Des Morgan [01:07]
• Unique Content Offering:
  “The unplugged episode is a great chance for you to listen to authentic, spontaneous English…” – Skip Montreux [01:57]
• Support and Gratitude:
  “We sincerely do appreciate it.” – Skip Montreux [03:40]

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Important Timestamps

• Podcast Milestone Announcement: [00:13]
• eZine Launch & Overview: [00:35 – 01:25]
• Unique Features Highlighted: [01:25 – 01:57]
• Review of Featured Business Stories: [02:09 – 02:27]
• Pricing & Value Pitch: [02:50]
• Purchasing Instructions: [03:12]
• Host Gratitude and Closing: [03:40]

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Summary

This episode focuses on celebrating Down to Business English’s first year with the launch of the “Year in Review eZine.” The resource compiles the podcast’s most popular business case studies, introduces exclusive vocabulary explanations, TOEIC-style practice, and an authentic, conversational update via the new “D2B Unplugged” audio. For learners looking to deepen their business English proficiency, this eZine offers valuable, practical practice, and supports the ongoing production of the podcast. The hosts’ enthusiasm and appreciation for listener support shine throughout this celebratory announcement.

Transcript

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Hello everyone. Skip Montreux here and this is Des Morgan.

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Thanks for downloading this very special announcement.

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Believe it or not, the first episode of D2B was released just under one year ago on March 10, 2010

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and since that very special day, down to Business English has released 24 episodes covering a wide range of business stories.

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To celebrate the first anniversary of down to Business English, we are very happy to announce the release of the down to Business English Year in Review Ezine.

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What is in the Year in Review Ezine, you ask?

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That is a very good question, Des. The Year in Review ezine is a PDF magazine that reviews five of the most popular D2B episodes released over the

[B]

past 12 months and it is much more than a simple review. Included in the Year in review are 50 new vocabulary explanations not covered in the original episodes as well as 50 toeic style listening comprehension questions.

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And that's not all. In addition to MP3 audio and audio scripts of extra vocabulary and comprehension questions, the Year in Review also includes a never before released special episode of down to Business English that we proudly call D2B unplugged.

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In D2B unplugged, skip and I give you an update on the five stories we review in the E Zine.

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The Unplugged episode is a great chance for you to listen to authentic, spontaneous English between two native speakers. The five stories we review and update Google versus China, Exiting the Dragon, the

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BP Oil Spill, An Economic and Environmental

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Catastrophe, Facebook, an issue of Privacy, FIFA

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and the Business of the Beautiful Game

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and University Fees the Business of Education. All in all, by purchasing the Year in Review, you receive over 40 pages of review material, 50 new vocabulary explanations, and over an hour of new listening material.

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The Year in Review Ezine is not only great supplemental study material at the very reasonable price of $20.10, it is also a great value if you are enjoying it and if your English listening skills are benefiting from down to Business English, we would so much appreciate your support.

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To get your copy of the Year in Review digitally delivered to your computer, just visit our website at www.downtobusinessenglish.com and click on the Year in Review link at the top of the page.

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The website address again is www.downtobusinessenglish.com and we thank you for your support.

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Yes, we sincerely do appreciate it.

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We will be back very soon with an all new episode of down to Business English. See you next time and take care

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of See you next time everyone. Bye bye.