Daily Conversations #2 to Improve English Listening

This exercise features an authentic everyday conversation to help you develop your listening comprehension in English. Listen to the audio, follow the synced subtitles, and learn the key expressions from the dialogue.

🗣️ Listen and Follow the Conversation

📚 Vocabulary from the Conversation

I'm being serious here : I'm not joking, I'm telling the truth
to let somebody go : to stop employing someone
owner of this company : the person who owns the business
to look at : to direct your eyes toward something
to talk to : to speak with someone
to discuss like men : to talk seriously and openly, usually face to face
a manly conversation : a direct and honest conversation between men
What are you talking about ? : asking someone to explain what they mean
to fire someone : to remove someone from their job
I can't afford to keep you around : I don't have enough money to continue employing you
that's the bigger issue : that’s the most important problem
profits are down : the company is making less money than before
I can't afford to pay you what you're worth. : I can't pay you the salary you deserve