Down to Business English

Skip Montreux, Dez Morgan & Samantha Vega | Business English Instructors
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Down to Business English
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A podcast for people who use English as a Second or Foreign Language (ESL/EFL) in their work environment and want to improve their overall language skills. In each episode, hosts Skip Montreux, Dez Morgan, and Samantha Vega discuss Business news making headlines around the world. Through their discussions, Skip, Dez and Samantha introduce English vocabulary & phrases related to business, review grammar, and identify cultural differences found in International business situations. An excellent way to improve listening comprehension skills, keep up with business trends, and advance your career.

  1. 22H AGO

    Geographical Indications & Jamaican Rum

    Some products are famous because of where they come from — like Champagne from France or Scotch whisky from Scotland. Products like these are protected by something called a Geographical Indication, or GI. A GI means the product must be made in a certain place and follow certain rules. But sometimes, these rules can cause problems. In Jamaica, a new rule about Jamaican rum is causing a big debate. In this episode of Down to Business English, Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan explain what Geographical Indications are and why they are important in international business. They look at examples like Champagne and parmesan cheese and discuss how GIs help protect traditional products. They also talk about a disagreement in Jamaica, where a new GI rule for rum is causing trouble for some producers. D2B 366 explains how Geographical Indications protect famous products — and how a new rule is shaking up Jamaica’s rum industry. Do you like what you hear? Become a D2B Member today for to access to member-only episodes, our --NEW!!! -- INTERACTIVE AUDIO SCRIPTS, PDF Audio Script Library, Bonus Vocabulary episodes, and D2B Member-only episodes. Visit d2benglish.com/membership for more information.

    18 min
  2. China's game-changing pharmaceutical and biotech industry - Bonus Vocabulary

    APR 12 · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    China's game-changing pharmaceutical and biotech industry - Bonus Vocabulary

    In this Bonus Vocabulary episode of Down to Business English, Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan provide bonus vocabulary explanations and examples for words and phrases used in D2B 364 - China's game-changing pharmaceutical and biotech industry. After explaining the words and expressions in the context of how they were used in ‘D2B 364 - China's game-changing pharmaceutical and biotech industry’, Skip and Dez demonstrate how these words and phrases can be used in a model business conversation. The words they explain are: 🔸 To stay on top of things (idiom) 🔸 To overlap (verb) 🔸 Inception (noun) 🔸 To reach new heights (idiom) 🔸 To spill over (phrasal verb)

    11 min

  3. APR 10

    China's game-changing pharmaceutical and biotech industry

    China is fast becoming a major player in the global pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Once focused primarily on generic and me-too drugs, Chinese companies are now making headlines with innovative breakthroughs in oncology and gene therapy. Foreign investors are taking notice, pouring billions into partnerships and research projects across the country. But can China maintain this momentum — or will political pressure and consumer skepticism slow things down? Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan explore how China’s pharmaceutical and biotech sectors are reshaping the global healthcare landscape. They trace the industry’s evolution from state-run factories to world-class R&D centers, discuss the surge in foreign investment, and introduce key players like Akeso Biopharma. Along the way, they also unpack some of the challenges that may lie ahead for this fast-growing industry. D2B 364 investigates China’s pharmaceutical transformation — from copycat drugs to cutting-edge therapies — and asks what it means for the future of global medicine and investment trends. Do you like what you hear? Become a D2B Member today for to access to member-only episodes, our --NEW!!! -- INTERACTIVE AUDIO SCRIPTS, PDF Audio Script Library, Bonus Vocabulary episodes, and D2B Member-only episodes. Visit d2benglish.com/membership for more information.

    21 min
  4. Time Shift: The Economic Impact of Daylight Saving - Bonus Vocabulary

    APR 4 · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Time Shift: The Economic Impact of Daylight Saving - Bonus Vocabulary

    In this Bonus Vocabulary episode of Down to Business English, Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega provide bonus vocabulary explanations and examples for words and phrases used in D2B 362 - Time Shift: The Economic Impact of Daylight Saving. After explaining the words and expressions in the context of how they were used in ‘D2B 362 - Time Shift: The Economic Impact of Daylight Saving’, Skip and Samantha demonstrate how these words and phrases can be used in a model business conversation. The words they explain are: 🔸 To crank up (phrasal verb) 🔸 To see a bump in something (expression) 🔸 To raise a red flag (expression) 🔸 A moniker (noun) 🔸 To stay on one’s toes (idiom)

    10 min

  5. APR 2

    Time Shift: The Economic Impact of Daylight Saving Time

    Daylight Saving Time — a simple clock adjustment with far-reaching consequences. As countries debate whether to keep, ditch, or make DST permanent, the economic and health implications of this time-shifting practice are coming under increasing scrutiny. Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega explore the origins, impact, and ongoing debate surrounding Daylight Saving Time (DST). From its wartime beginnings to modern economic studies, they examine how DST affects everything from energy consumption to productivity, retail sales, and even public health. Along the way, they discuss what different countries around the world are doing — or not doing — with their clocks. D2B 362 unpacks the global clock conundrum of Daylight Saving Time — from economic costs to health effects — and the growing calls to rethink how we manage time. Do you like what you hear? Become a D2B Member today for to access to member-only episodes, our --NEW!!! -- INTERACTIVE AUDIO SCRIPTS, PDF Audio Script Library, Bonus Vocabulary episodes, and D2B Member-only episodes. Visit d2benglish.com/membership for more information.

    16 min
  6. Rare Earth Minerals Explained - Bonus Vocabulary

    MAR 25 · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Rare Earth Minerals Explained - Bonus Vocabulary

    In this Bonus Vocabulary episode of Down to Business English, Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan provide bonus vocabulary explanations and examples for words and phrases used in D2B 360 - Rare Earth Minerals Explained. After explaining the words and expressions in the context of how they were used in ‘D2B 360 - Rare Earth Minerals Explained’, Skip and Dez demonstrate how these words and phrases can be used in a model business conversation. The words they explain are: 🔸 At the heart of something (expression) 🔸 A component (noun) 🔸 To be a big deal (idiom) 🔸 To be critical (adjective) 🔸 To grind to a halt (idiomatic expression / verb phrase)

    10 min

  7. MAR 21

    Rare Earth Minerals Explained

    Rare Earth Elements are everywhere — in your phone, your car, even your headphones — and the world can’t function without them. As demand for green tech and high-performance electronics surges, so does the race to secure reliable access to these crucial elements.  Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan dive deep into the world of Rare Earth Elements (REEs). They clarify the difference between Rare Earth Elements and Rare Earth Minerals, explain why these materials are vital to modern industries, and unpack the geopolitical tensions surrounding global supply chains.  D2B 360 explores the high-stakes world of Rare Earth Elements — their critical role in technology and the fierce competition to control their supply. Do you like what you hear? Become a D2B Member today for to access to member-only episodes, our --NEW!!! -- INTERACTIVE AUDIO SCRIPTS, PDF Audio Script Library, Bonus Vocabulary episodes, and D2B Member-only episodes. Visit d2benglish.com/membership for more information.

    16 min
  8. Brazil’s Currency and Debt Crisis - Bonus Vocabulary

    FEB 21 · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Brazil’s Currency and Debt Crisis - Bonus Vocabulary

    In this Bonus Vocabulary episode of Down to Business English, Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega provide bonus vocabulary explanations and examples for words and phrases used in D2B 358 -Brazil’s Currency and Debt Crisis. After explaining the words and expressions in the context of how they were used in ‘D2B 358 - Brazil’s Currency and Debt Crisis’, Skip and Samantha demonstrate how these words and phrases can be used in a model business conversation. The words they explain are: 🔸 To be overarching (adjective) 🔸 To look good on paper (idiom) 🔸 A debt obligation (financial term) 🔸 To tame something (idiomatic expression) 🔸 To sustain (verb)

    12 min
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A podcast for people who use English as a Second or Foreign Language (ESL/EFL) in their work environment and want to improve their overall language skills. In each episode, hosts Skip Montreux, Dez Morgan, and Samantha Vega discuss Business news making headlines around the world. Through their discussions, Skip, Dez and Samantha introduce English vocabulary & phrases related to business, review grammar, and identify cultural differences found in International business situations. An excellent way to improve listening comprehension skills, keep up with business trends, and advance your career.

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  • Creator
    Skip Montreux, Dez Morgan & Samantha Vega | Business English Instructors
  • Years Active
    2010 - 2025
  • Episodes
    172
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025
  • Show Website
    Down to Business English
  • Provider
    Malcolm Kostiuk

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