Interaction
互动

Hello there! How's it going? Have you ever been to a sales meeting at work? I'm sure some of you have. Effective communication helps you make your point in a sales meeting. Even if you're there just to observe it, there's a lot you can learn by listening. This lesson will let you listen to some conversations about a sales meeting.Let's get started then!
大家好，近来怎么样？你们是否在工作中出席过销售会议？我相信你们中肯定有人去过。有效的沟通能帮助你在销售会议上抓住重点。即使你仅仅只是去观看一下，从倾听中你也能学习到很多东西。这节课会让你听到一些关于销售会议的对话。那我们就开始啦！

When Is the Meeting?
会议是什么时间？

Alice: We're having a sales meeting tomorrow. Can you make it?
Alice：明天我们有一个销售会议，你能出席吗？
Kevin: At what time?
Kevin：什么时间？
Alice: It should be at 10 o'clock. Is that OK?
Alice：应该是10点，那时可以吗？
Kevin: Yes, that'll be fine.
Kevin：当然，很好
Alice: We're going to go over some suggestions to improve communication with customers.
Alice：我们会研究一些方案来改善与顾客之间的沟通
Kevin: Good. I have some suggestions I'd like to make.
Kevin：好的，我有一些建议想要提出来
Alice: Frank is also going to make some suggestions on improving sales in China.
Alice：弗兰克也会提出一些关于在中国市场提高销售量的方案
Kevin: That'll be interesting. He's got keen insights.
Kevin：很好，他有敏锐的观察力
Alice: Yes, he's going to outline some new sales strategies.
Alice：是的，他到时会整理出一些新的销售策略
Kevin: Is Alan attending?
Kevin：艾伦会出席吗？
Alice: No, he's flying to San Francisco and won't be able to make it.
Alice：不，他将飞往旧金山，不会到场

Opening the Meeting
开会

Chairman: I'd like to open today's meeting. Does everyone have a copy of the agenda? Kevin, you first.
Chairman：我将主持今天的会议，每个人是不是都有了议程表？凯文，你先。
Kevin: Thank you, Sir. I'll quickly go over the main points of our last meeting. I suggest each one of us give a little background on the research we've done on the suggestions discussed last week.
Kevin：非常感谢。我会快速的审核我们上次会议的重点。我提议，我们在场的每一个人给出一些背景资料，是关于上周我们已经完成的意见讨论的调查。
Chairman: You'll find most of the information outlined in the summary documents in front of you.
Chairman：你前面的总结文献中大多数信息都已经整理出来了。
Kevin: These figures are interesting. It's clear to me that customer communications are not as effective as they could be.
Kevin：这些数据很有趣。我很清楚，客户沟通不是很有效。
Chairman: True, our marketing efforts really haven't been effective to date.
Chairman：正确，我们的市场成果现在已经开始失效。
Kevin: I suggest we break up into groups and discuss how we can improve our message.
Kevin：我建议我们分组讨论一下，如何才能改善我们的广告词。
Chairman: That's a good idea. Let's do that and meet back together again in 20 minutes so that we can continue and complete today's agenda.
Chairman：好主意，我们现在开始，20分钟后再见继续完成今天的会议。

Selling a Product
销售产品

John: So, Lesley. Show us how you would describe your product.
John：好了，莱斯利，向我们展示一下你会如何介绍你的产品。
Lesley: My product is called 'Mr. & Mrs. photo frame'. Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life, and it's a day you'll remember forever!
Lesley：我的产品名叫“先生和夫人的相框”，婚礼是一个人一生中最重要的日子，那一天你将永远铭记在心。
Lesley: Make sure you frame your wedding photographs in nothing but the best. Look no further than our gorgeous "Mr. and Mrs." photo frame!
Lesley：确保你设计的婚礼照独一无二。再也找不到比我们华美的”先生和夫人”相框更好的了。
John: Hmmm. Nice!
John：嗯，很好！
Lesley: Its design is modern. This is a frame that will stand out! It is made only from the highest quality materials, and it is beautifully decorated.
Lesley：设计现代，框架突出，都是用最高质量的材料做成的，是华美的装饰。
John: Okay, not bad.
John：好，不错。
Lesley: Bring a touch of personality to your home or office, or send a gift your friend's way! Order now!
Lesley：给家里或者办公室带来一点个性，还是给朋友送礼的一种方式，马上订购吧！
John: I like your product a lot. And I like the way you promoted it.
John：我非常喜欢你的产品。我也喜欢你推销它的方式。
Lesley: Thank you, Sir.
Lesley：非常感谢，先生。