B1-4- Working More Than Expected
Summary
Hosts Bryce and Laura introduce vocabulary for a workplace story. They read a dialogue about a new employee's first day at a tech company, discussing software bugs, hardware, and long working hours. The text is presented at slow and native speeds to aid listening comprehension. The episode concludes with comprehension questions to test understanding of the conversation.
Topics discussed
Introduction and vocabulary definitions
Slow speed reading: First day excitement
Slow speed reading: High hopes and work culture
Slow speed reading: Working hours discussion
Slow speed reading: Software release and bugs
Slow speed reading: Hardware redesign tasks
Slow speed reading: Conclusion and transition
Native speed reading: First day and expectations
Native speed reading: Working hours and casual chat
Native speed reading: Software bugs and quality
Native speed reading: Hardware work and wrap-up
Comprehension questions and podcast outro
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