Win in 5 | TOEIC

Win in 5

Win in 5 | TOEIC: five-minute English lessons for work and the TOEIC. Each episode starts with a short, real-life office conversation. Then we break it down: what each phrase means, how the TOEIC might say it another way, and a common trap to watch out for. In every episode: • A real workplace conversation, played twice • How the TOEIC rephrases everyday English • One phrase you can use at work today Clear, natural English at a learner-friendly pace, for busy professionals and TOEIC learners around the world. Every episode has its own page with the conversation, notes, "Say it another way," and one TOEIC practice question. Need a little help? Turn on translation on any page: 中文 · 日本語 · Français · 한국어 https://toeic.mjenglishclass.com Five minutes a day is all you need to win at work, win the TOEIC, and win over your colleagues. Contact: hello@mjenglishclass.com -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Episodes

  1. 3h ago

    "Who" Questions on the TOEIC: Why the Answer Often Isn't a Name

    #6 · Who should I call? Not always a name. A client calls for Ms. Lee, but she's out, so Sarah takes a message. Brian asks two "who" questions, and neither answer is a name. TOEIC tip: The right answer to a “who” question often isn't a name. In this episode • out of the office → on the test: "She's not in today." / "She's away this week." • "Can I take a message?" → on the test: "Would you like to leave a message?" • Someone in the accounting department • covering for her → on the test: filling in for her / taking over while she's out • call me back → on the test: return your call / get back to you • "I'll make sure she gets the message." → on the test: "I'll pass it on." / "I'll let her know." Chapters 00:00 The scene 00:23 The conversation 01:03 The breakdown 03:19 Listen again 04:05 Recap Free notes, "Say it another way," and the full transcript, with optional translation (中文 · 日本語 · Français · 한국어): https://toeic.mjenglishclass.com/office-daily-english/toeic-take-a-message/ Follow Win in 5 for the next episode. If it helped, a quick rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify helps other learners find the show. Five minutes a day is all you need to win at work, win the TOEIC, and win over your colleagues. ----以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告---- 大家好,我是台北市議員曾獻瑩,過去在台積電的訓練,讓我能用工程師的角度及專業,分析市政,台北要贏,就選曾獻瑩。台北市大安文山,敬請支持曾獻瑩,票投①號曾獻瑩,台北一定贏。以上廣告,由曾獻瑩競選辦事處出資提供。 https://sofm.pse.is/9tf539 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

    "Who" Questions on the TOEIC: Why the Answer Often Isn't a Name
  2. 1d ago

    "Or" Questions on the TOEIC: Why the Best Answer Isn't Always A or B

    #5 · Pizza or sandwiches? "Either" works. Emily is ordering lunch for a training session, and almost every question she asks has two choices. Kevin's answers mostly pick neither one, and they still work. TOEIC tip: The right answer to an “or” question doesn't always pick A or B. In this episode • "Either is fine with me." → on the test: "I don't mind." / "Whichever you prefer." • "Whichever is easier for you." • "Let's say one o'clock." • put it on the company card → on the test: charge it to the company / use a corporate card • "I'd check the sign-up sheet." • just in case → on the test: as a precaution / to be safe Chapters 00:00 The scene 00:23 The conversation 01:02 The breakdown 03:18 Listen again 04:04 Recap Free notes, "Say it another way," and the full transcript, with optional translation (中文 · 日本語 · Français · 한국어): https://toeic.mjenglishclass.com/office-daily-english/toeic-lunch-order/ Follow Win in 5 for the next episode. If it helped, a quick rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify helps other learners find the show. Five minutes a day is all you need to win at work, win the TOEIC, and win over your colleagues. ----以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告---- 大家好,我是台北市議員曾獻瑩,過去在台積電的訓練,讓我能用工程師的角度及專業,分析市政,台北要贏,就選曾獻瑩。台北市大安文山,敬請支持曾獻瑩,票投①號曾獻瑩,台北一定贏。以上廣告,由曾獻瑩競選辦事處出資提供。 https://sofm.pse.is/9tdqmz -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

    "Or" Questions on the TOEIC: Why the Best Answer Isn't Always A or B
  3. 2d ago

    "Why" Questions on the TOEIC: Great Answers Don't Always Start with "Because"

    #4 · Asked "why"? You don't need "because." An order of office chairs is late, and the customer wants to know why. Rachel answers every "why" without saying "because" once, and every answer still works. TOEIC tip: You don't need “because” to answer a “why” question. In this episode • "I'm afraid there's a delay." • won't arrive until Friday → on the test: "The delivery has been delayed." / "The shipment will be late." • There was a storm → on the test: bad weather / weather conditions • "We only got the update this morning." • to make up for it • take ten percent off → on the test: offer a discount / reduce the price Chapters 00:00 The scene 00:23 The conversation 01:07 The breakdown 03:29 Listen again 04:19 Recap Free notes, "Say it another way," and the full transcript, with optional translation (中文 · 日本語 · Français · 한국어): https://toeic.mjenglishclass.com/telephone-english/toeic-late-shipment/ Follow Win in 5 for the next episode. If it helped, a quick rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify helps other learners find the show. Five minutes a day is all you need to win at work, win the TOEIC, and win over your colleagues. ----以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告---- 大家好,我是台北市議員曾獻瑩,過去在台積電的訓練,讓我能用工程師的角度及專業,分析市政,台北要贏,就選曾獻瑩。台北市大安文山,敬請支持曾獻瑩,票投①號曾獻瑩,台北一定贏。以上廣告,由曾獻瑩競選辦事處出資提供。 https://sofm.pse.is/9th9yk -- 2026《遇見,預見》Podcast 第四季溫暖回歸! 主持人吳姍儒,攜手演員、醫師、心理學專家,與年輕世代助理主持, 一起盤點生命價值的排序,為在乎的人提早留下答案。 立即收聽▶️ https://sofm.pse.is/9th7ew -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

    "Why" Questions on the TOEIC: Great Answers Don't Always Start with "Because"
  4. 3d ago

    Listening to Announcements: Where the TOEIC Hides the Answers

    #3 · Bad news at the staff meeting? Follow the map. Olivia tells her team that a product launch is moving. It's a classic TOEIC Part 4 talk: one speaker, a short announcement, and three questions. Once you know where each answer usually sits, it gets much easier. TOEIC tip: TOEIC Part 4 announcements follow a map. In this episode • I have an update on • unfortunately • postpone → on the test: delay / reschedule • one of the parts • in the meantime • please … by Wednesday Chapters 00:00 The scene 00:23 The conversation 01:04 The breakdown 03:19 Listen again 04:06 Recap Free notes, "Say it another way," and the full transcript, with optional translation (中文 · 日本語 · Français · 한국어): https://toeic.mjenglishclass.com/meeting-english/toeic-launch-delayed/ Follow Win in 5 for the next episode. If it helped, a quick rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify helps other learners find the show. Five minutes a day is all you need to win at work, win the TOEIC, and win over your colleagues. ----以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告---- 每週精選三則重要國際新聞,看世界不只一種角度。 「國際大事收藏版」邀請您一起收藏國際大事,洞悉世界局勢。 https://sofm.pse.is/9t8763 -- 大家好,我是台北市議員曾獻瑩,過去在台積電的訓練,讓我能用工程師的角度及專業,分析市政,台北要贏,就選曾獻瑩。台北市大安文山,敬請支持曾獻瑩,票投①號曾獻瑩,台北一定贏。以上廣告,由曾獻瑩競選辦事處出資提供。 https://sofm.pse.is/9th7d7 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

    Listening to Announcements: Where the TOEIC Hides the Answers
  5. 4d ago

    Running Low on Supplies: How the TOEIC Paraphrases Everyday Office Problems

    #2 · Running low on supplies? Here's how the TOEIC says it. Something important is about to run out at the office. Tom and Grace sort it out in under a minute, and every phrase they use is one the TOEIC likes to say in different words. TOEIC tip: The right answer often says what you heard in different words. In this episode • running low → on the test: supplies are limited / there isn't much left • place an order → on the test: make a purchase / request more items • out of stock → on the test: unavailable / sold out • run out • express delivery → on the test: faster shipping / expedited delivery • at the latest Chapters 00:00 The scene 00:21 The conversation 00:59 The breakdown 03:25 Listen again 04:10 Recap Free notes, "Say it another way," and the full transcript, with optional translation (中文 · 日本語 · Français · 한국어): https://toeic.mjenglishclass.com/office-daily-english/toeic-office-supplies/ Follow Win in 5 for the next episode. If it helped, a quick rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify helps other learners find the show. Five minutes a day is all you need to win at work, win the TOEIC, and win over your colleagues. ----以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告---- 每週精選三則重要國際新聞,看世界不只一種角度。 「國際大事收藏版」邀請您一起收藏國際大事,洞悉世界局勢。 https://sofm.pse.is/9t86x3 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

    Running Low on Supplies: How the TOEIC Paraphrases Everyday Office Problems
  6. 5d ago

    "When" Questions on the TOEIC: Why the Right Answer Can Have No Time

    #1 · Asked "when" with no time? Here's why that's fine. A client wants to move Thursday's meeting. Ryan asks about timing twice, and Megan never gives him a time. Every answer still makes perfect sense, and that's exactly how the TOEIC works. TOEIC tip: A “when” question doesn't always need a time in the answer. In this episode • push back → on the test: postpone / reschedule / delay • "They haven't said yet." → on the test: "I haven't heard yet." / "It hasn't been decided." / "Let me check." • hold it until we hear back • as soon as → on the test: "Not until Friday." / "Right after the client calls." • "I've already sent them a message." Chapters 00:00 The scene 00:24 The conversation 01:00 The breakdown 03:07 Listen again 03:50 Recap Free notes, "Say it another way," and the full transcript, with optional translation (中文 · 日本語 · Français · 한국어): https://toeic.mjenglishclass.com/meeting-english/toeic-meeting-pushed-back/ Follow Win in 5 for the next episode. If it helped, a quick rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify helps other learners find the show. Five minutes a day is all you need to win at work, win the TOEIC, and win over your colleagues. ----以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告---- 每週精選三則重要國際新聞,看世界不只一種角度。 「國際大事收藏版」邀請您一起收藏國際大事,洞悉世界局勢。 https://sofm.pse.is/9t8545 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

    "When" Questions on the TOEIC: Why the Right Answer Can Have No Time

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Win in 5 | TOEIC: five-minute English lessons for work and the TOEIC. Each episode starts with a short, real-life office conversation. Then we break it down: what each phrase means, how the TOEIC might say it another way, and a common trap to watch out for. In every episode: • A real workplace conversation, played twice • How the TOEIC rephrases everyday English • One phrase you can use at work today Clear, natural English at a learner-friendly pace, for busy professionals and TOEIC learners around the world. Every episode has its own page with the conversation, notes, "Say it another way," and one TOEIC practice question. Need a little help? Turn on translation on any page: 中文 · 日本語 · Français · 한국어 https://toeic.mjenglishclass.com Five minutes a day is all you need to win at work, win the TOEIC, and win over your colleagues. Contact: hello@mjenglishclass.com -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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