Episode 74: A Pat On The Back

1) I think I deserve a pat on the back for the presentation I gave at the conference.

2) I burned the midnight oil for two weeks to get ready for the exam, however I just passed by the skin of my teeth.

3) Have you found  why Jim and Jason had that big falling out a week ago?

4) It has been over a month since she called you, you need to get the hint that she doesn't want to see you anymore.

5) When was the last time you were floored by something?

6) I can drop you off at the mall on my way to work.

7) I appreciate you taking me under your wing.  The knowledge I have obtained from watching you work will be invaluable to me.

8) I felt like a fish out of water when I first visited Japan.

9) I got into hot water with my boss because I didn't meet the deadline.

Dictation:

I am writing to inform you that we have not yet received payment for the web design work that we did for your company.  The final payment of 345.27 is now two months past due.  We request that final payment be made promptly.  We feel that the work we did for your company was professionally and promptly done.  Moreover, we have also received a letter stating that your company was pleased with our performance.  If payment has already been made, please disregard this notice.

Pronunciation tip:

see 

she

ship

sheep

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