

Down to Business English
Skip Montreux, Dez Morgan & Samantha Vega | Business English Instructors
A podcast for people who use English as a Second or Foreign Language (ESL/EFL) in their work environment and want to improve their overall language skills. In each episode, hosts Skip Montreux, Dez Morgan, and Samantha Vega discuss Business news making headlines around the world. Through their discussions, Skip, Dez and Samantha introduce English vocabulary & phrases related to business, review grammar, and identify cultural differences found in International business situations. An excellent way to improve listening comprehension skills, keep up with business trends, and advance your career.
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Jan 8, 2022 • 5min
Reverse Logistics
In this podcast episode, Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan discuss the growing problem of reverse logistics. What is reverse logistics? How is it affecting retailers? How could it hurt consumers in the future?
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Dec 29, 2021 • 7min
A Maple Syrup Shortage?
In our 200th episode of Down to Business English, Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega report on the sticky situation in the maple syrup industry. Is the world heading toward a maple syrup shortage? What has put us in this situation? And what steps are being taken to avoid a potential crisis?
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Dec 14, 2021 • 6min
Inflation
In this podcast episode, Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega explore the topic of inflation. What is inflation? What causes it? Are we entering a period of runaway inflation not seen since the 1970s?
Listen in to learn more.
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Nov 29, 2021 • 4min
Risk Management - Part 2
In this second part of a two-part interview, Corinna Andony tells Skip about her path to becoming a risk analyst, as well as opportunities in the industry for those interested in pursuing this type of professional career.
Samantha Vega is here too! With great vocabulary explanations and examples.
Listen in to learn more.
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Contact Skip, Dez, and Samantha at
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Nov 7, 2021 • 21min
COP26
Dez Morgan fills in Skip Montreux on what is happening on the ground in Glasgow, Scotland at the United Nations Climate Change Conference, otherwise known as COP26.
Who is attending? What is being discussed? What effect is the conference having - not just on the climate, but on the people of Glasgow?
Listen in to learn the answers to these questions and more.
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Contact Skip, Dez, and Samantha at
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Nov 3, 2021 • 5min
Chipageddon
Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan discuss the global semiconductor shortage – Chipageddon.
What caused this shortage?
How is it affecting businesses and consumers?
How long will this shortage last?
Listen in to learn the answers to these questions and more.
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Contact Skip, Dez, and Samantha at
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Oct 28, 2021 • 5min
The Great Resignation
Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega discuss The Great Resignation happening in the US and around the world.
Why are so many people quitting their jobs? Is this a temporary situation? Or are we entering a new era of work?
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Sep 20, 2021 • 5min
Corporate fraud and criminality
Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega discuss two corporate legal cases. The bankruptcy of Purdue Pharma and the fraud trial of Elizabeth Holmes, CEO of the bio-tech company Theranos.
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Sep 7, 2021 • 22min
Ten years of Tim Cook
Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega take a look at Tim Cook’s career. What did he do before he joined Apple? How did he become Apple’s CEO? How has Apple grown under 10 years of Tim Cook as CEO?
Free audio script available at downtobusinessenglish.com
Visit Apple Podcasts to subscribe to Down to Business English, rate the show, and leave a comment.
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Contact Skip, Dez, and Samantha at
downtobusinessenglish@gmail.com
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Aug 30, 2021 • 21min
China's regulation crackdown
Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan discuss the various regulations the Chinese government has introduced over the past year.
What is behind this trend to regulate different sectors of the Chinese economy?
Free audio script available at downtobusinessenglish.com
Visit Apple Podcasts to subscribe to Down to Business English, rate the show, and leave a comment.
Visit our website or Facebook page to ask a question, post a comment, and sign up for the Down to Business English Newsletter.
Contact Skip, Dez, and Samantha at
downtobusinessenglish@gmail.com
Follow Skip & Dez
Skip Montreux on Twitter
Skip Montreux on Instagram
Skip Montreux on Facebook
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