Win in 5 | TOEIC

Many English learners feel more nervous about informal business conversations than formal meetings. A dinner with a client may sound relaxed, but it still requires professional communication.
This is why TOEIC business dinner English is so useful. If you know how to begin with small talk, ask follow-up questions, and stay personable, you can handle these situations with much more confidence.

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Ethan is a new employee at an international company. Tonight, he will attend his first dinner meeting with a client. Before the event, his colleague Mia gives him a few quick tips on how to start and maintain a natural conversation.

Mia: You look a little nervous about tonight’s dinner meeting.
Ethan: I am. I don’t know how to start a conversation with the client.
Mia: Don’t worry. Just keep it friendly and professional.
Ethan: Should I talk only about work?
Mia: Not necessarily. You can begin with some small talk.
Ethan: Like what?
Mia: Ask about the client’s trip, food, or first impression of Taipei.
Ethan: That sounds safer than jumping into business topics.
Mia: Exactly. Then ask a simple follow-up question.
Ethan: So if he says he likes Taiwanese food, I can ask what he tried?
Mia: Perfect. That keeps the conversation going naturally.
Ethan: What if there’s an awkward silence?
Mia: That happens. Just smile and bring up another light topic.
Ethan: Okay, I think I can handle that.
Mia: You can. Just be personable, and listen carefully.
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Many TOEIC learners believe that saying many schedules is correct English.
However, in most business situations, schedule refers to the entire set of planned activities, not individual tasks.
That is why expressions like busy schedule, tight schedule, and check my schedule frequently appear in TOEIC Listening and Reading sections.
Understanding this distinction will help you sound more natural in workplace communication and improve your TOEIC performance.

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English Dialogue（Office Meeting）

Emily: Are you available for a meeting tomorrow morning?
Jason: I’m afraid not. My schedule is already full.
Emily: Oh, I see. What about Thursday afternoon?
Jason: Thursday might work. Let me check my calendar.
Emily: We need to finalize the marketing proposal this week.
Jason: Understood. My schedule is quite tight, but I’ll try to make time.
Emily: If Thursday doesn’t work, we can move it to Friday.
Jason: Friday should be fine. My schedule is lighter that day.
Emily: Great. I’ll send a meeting invitation later.
Jason: Perfect. Please include the project agenda as well.
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Negative questions are one of the most confusing parts of English communication for learners. In workplace conversations and TOEIC listening sections, speakers often use them to confirm expectations or express surprise. Understanding how to respond correctly is essential because the answer depends on reality, not the negative wording. Mastering this pattern significantly improves comprehension and communication accuracy.

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English Dialogue — Office Situation
Emma (Manager): Jason, didn’t you submit the expense report yesterday?
Jason: Actually, I uploaded it this morning.
Emma: Oh, I must have missed the notification.
Jason: No worries. Would you like me to resend it?
Emma: Yes, please. I want to double-check the figures.
Jason: Sure. Aren’t we closing the monthly accounts today?
Emma: Yes, that’s why I’m reviewing everything carefully.
Jason: Got it. Should I also update the travel summary?
Emma: That would help.
Jason: I’ll send both files before noon.
Emma: Perfect. Thanks for staying on top of this.
Jason: Of course!
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In global business environments, professionals frequently need to share information, contact stakeholders, and inform clients of important updates.
These verbs often appear in formal emails, reports, and business calls. Using them correctly helps ensure clear and professional communication in real workplace situations.

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Mark: Have you shared the updated proposal with the client?
Linda: Not yet. I’ll share the revised version this afternoon.
Mark: Please make sure you inform them of the pricing changes.
Linda: Sure. Should I contact the legal team first?
Mark: Yes, contact them before sending the document.
Linda: Got it. I’ll also update our internal team.
Mark: Great. Let’s keep the regional office informed as well.
Linda: I’ll send them a summary email.
Mark: Please notify the finance department too.
Linda: Will do. I’ll inform them once I receive confirmation.
Mark: Thanks. Let’s share the final timeline tomorrow.
Linda: Sounds good.
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In professional environments, employees frequently need to request information, ask about project updates, or ask colleagues to complete tasks.
Expressions such as ask for, ask about, and ask someone to are commonly tested on the TOEIC exam and are essential for effective workplace communication.

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Emily: Have you asked the logistics team about the updated shipping schedule?
Ryan: Not yet. I was going to ask them after the weekly briefing.
Emily: The client has asked for a revised delivery timeline this morning.
Ryan: In that case, I’ll ask Mark to check the warehouse inventory first.
Emily: Good idea. They might also ask us to submit a progress report.
Ryan: Should I ask for additional documentation from the supplier?
Emily: Yes, please. And ask them to include the customs clearance details.
Ryan: I’ll also ask about the revised invoice.
Emily: Great. Let me know if they ask for any clarification.
Ryan: Will do. I’ll ask them to respond by the end of today.
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