Daily Life - Small Talk Series 4 - Discussing Recent Workevents (C0316)

Jeremy: Hi Michelle. Do you need to usethe photocopier?
Michelle: Oh hi Jeremy. No please, go ahead. So how are you Jeremy? I was talking to Linda about you only last week.
Jeremy: Oh I'm fine thanks. I'm super busy with work actually. Did you hear about the Lawson contract?
Michelle: No, tell me more.
Jeremy: Well, I was discussing the contract with Bill and he said that they metthe head of Lawsons last week.
Michelle: And.
Jeremy: And hopefully they are going to confirm the deal on Wednesday, fingers crossed
Michelle: That's great news Jeremy. Congratulations! Anyway, I must get back, but give my regards to your wife Monica.
Jeremy: I will Michelle. Speak to you soon.

Key Vocabulary

contract written agreement between two or more people
fingers crossed hope for luck
deal price
regard good wishes
head top boss

Supplementary Vocabulary

hopeful full of hope; expressing hope
executive a person or group of persons having administrative or supervisory authority in an organization
sincere not hypocritical or deceitful

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