Daily English Listening Content - Day 1 (April 28, 2025)

Part 1: Business Conversation (3 minutes)

Title: Scheduling a Meeting

Dialogue:

Akira: Good morning, Susan. Do you have a moment?
Susan: Good morning, Akira. Sure, what’s up?
Akira: I’d like to schedule a meeting to discuss the new marketing strategy. Are you available this week?
Susan: Let me check... How about Thursday afternoon?
Akira: Thursday afternoon works perfectly. Shall we meet at 2 p.m.?
Susan: 2 p.m. sounds good. I'll book a meeting room and send you an invite.
Akira: Thank you, Susan. See you then!

Part 2: News-Style Article (5 minutes)

Title: Remote Work is Changing the Future of Business

Article:

In recent years, remote work has become a major trend. Many companies now allow employees to work from home several days a week.
This shift has helped businesses save costs on office space and has given employees more flexibility.
However, remote work also brings challenges. Managing communication, maintaining team spirit, and protecting data security have become top priorities.
Experts believe that hybrid models, which combine remote and office work, will be the future standard. Companies must adapt quickly to stay competitive.

Part 3: Vocabulary and Useful Expressions (5 minutes)

• Schedule a meeting: Arrange a time to meet with someone.
• Invite (noun): Short form of "invitation", usually sent by email or calendar app.
• Remote work: Working from a location outside the office, usually from home.
• Hybrid model: A combination of two different systems; here, working both remotely and in the office.
• Adapt: To change in order to deal with a new situation.

Part 4: Discussion Questions (2–3 minutes)

• Do you prefer working in the office or remotely? Why?
• What are some challenges you experience when working remotely?
• How can companies support remote workers better?