[英语学习] 流利说 商务英语 Level 3-Unit 1 Part 2-5 Dialogue: Researching a Startup

Researching a Startup

A: Hey man. What are you doing?
B: I'm looking for a new job, so I'm researching some companies. Check out this one.
A: LipSync? Nice office.
B: It's in Shanghai.
A: Oh, awesome! You're always talking about moving to China.

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A: What kind of company is LipSync?
B: It's a tech and education company. It has some great online English language courses. People can study on their smartphones.
A: Cool! This kind of app is getting to be more popular. My buddy Dave uses one to study Italian. And I always see you using apps to study Chinese.
Exercises beyond the original
Listen and Repeat
Language learning apps are getting more popular.

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B: Yeah! These apps are the future of language learning. They're more effective than traditional textbooks. And you can use them anywhere. I study with my Chinese app on my way to work every day. It's super convenient.
A: Are you using any of LipSync courses?
B: I am. It's really well-design. It's much better than my Chinese app.
Exercises beyond the original
Read the Sentence
He thinks language learning apps are more effective than traditional textbooks.

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A: Nice! So is LipSync a big company?
B: Actually, it's a startup. It was founded a few years age, but it's growing very fast. They already have 40 million users.
A: It sounds exciting. You're going to apply to this place, right?
B: Well, I want to, but I don't think I have enough experience. Look at this job for a curriculum writer. It says I need 3 years of writing experience. I don't have that.

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A: But you have 2 years of teaching experience, right?
B: Yeah, do you think that's enough?
A: Well, I don't know. I'm not a recruiter. But I hear startups always need hard-working smart people.
B: Do you think that's enough?
A: You know a lot about language learning apps, and your Chinese is great. You're probably more qualified than you think. Don't think so much and just apply.
B: Yeah, you're right. I will.
Exercises beyond the original
He has teaching experience and is interested in their product.
Listen and Repeat
The job he is looking at is for a curriculum writer.
His friend wants him to apply for the job.
Read the Sentence
He has teaching experience and is interested in their product.