原汁原味商務英語播客 第69課:考慮提議(上)

This is the first of a two-part Business English Pod series on an internal meeting to consider a proposal.
這是2節商務英語播客的第1節，將要學習在開內部會議時考慮提議。

Meeting to discuss a proposal is like an internal negotiation. The people at the table may have different opinions about the best option or course of action. These people need to support their ideas with strong reasons and try to convince others of their position. In the end, only one option or proposal will be chosen, so it’s important to come prepared.
開會討論提議就像是國際協商。圍坐在會議桌旁的人們對最好的選擇或行動方向有不同的看法。人們需要用有力的理由來支持自己的觀點並說服他人。最後，只有一項提議或選擇被敲定，所以事先有準備是很重要的。

In this lesson, we’ll focus on defining options and outlining both advantages and disadvantages of a proposal. We’ll also see how we can show that we’ve fully examined a potential vendor’s background and how we can support our ideas with solid reasons.
這節課中，我們來學習下限定選擇和勾畫提議的優點和缺點。也會來看下如何展示我們已經全面調查過潛在供貨商的背景，並用有力的理由來支持我們的觀點。

In today’s dialog, we’ll listen to Steve meeting with his HR and Line managers. Steve has found an external vendor, called Lexis, to conduct language training. Steve is trying to convince the managers to choose the blended delivery model proposed by Lexis.
在今天的對話中，來聽講Steve和人事及行業經理們的會面。Steve 已經從外部找到了供應商Lexis來進行語言培訓。Steve準備說服經理們選擇Lexis提議的混合傳遞模式。

Listening Questions：
1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of online training?
2. How does the male manager seem to feel about online training?
3. What does Steve say about Lexis Training Solution’s reputation?