English Recordings

Welcome to Watsan Europe ! We’re so happy to have you among us. We really needed someone to help us with different administrative tasks here. As Administrative and Accounting Assistant, your office will be with Zoe and Martin. It might not be the most practical for your work but it will be the most comfortable for you.

But let me explain to you what the Administration department looks like. It’s divided into two major sectors. On the one hand, you’ve got Human Resources. That section is headed by Michel Duong and he supervises three people. We have Christine Hoffmann who takes care of Career and Training. She works closely with the Recruitment assistant Valérie Hour. Her name is spelt H-O-U-R. So pronunciation varies whether you’re French or English I suppose. And there’s also Elena Travic, as HR assistant, who’s with us only part-time as she follows a sandwich course at university to graduate a Bachelor in HR.

The other Admnistration sector is Finance and Accounting. I am in charge of the whole department but I take care of Finance in particular. I often work with Samia Taillet, the Chief Accountant. As we are working with most of Europe, we have important needs in accounting. We have one accountant in charge of receivables – that’s Martin Locatelli; another one taking care of Payroll – that’s Zoe Bilal and finally we have Maya Roux. She is responsible for payables and also helps me out with financial reporting.

Because we need help both in Accounting and HR as you know, you will have an unusual position in between those two sectors. You will answer to me as well as to Michel. I hope you find your way in this organization. We will try to make it as easy as possible for you!

Good evening, Mileyn here!

Today, I would like to share with you my personal story about how I learned to drive.____
How many of you feel or felt fear of driving?
I never needed to know how to drive.
I grew up in a laid back, small town where most people enjoy walking to do errands and where public transport is effective and affordable for everyone.

On top of that there are a few grocery stores per block and my house is near the park, hospital and mall.

In other words, why do I need to know how to drive, right?

Ok, here is why....

In 2020, I signed up to work as an au pair in the US.

Some families required the AuPair to have good driving skills.
So before I moved, I took driving lessons in my home country.

On a summer day when I was in my lesson, the car's air conditioner wasn’t working ………I FELT ASLEEP for two seconds WHILE DRIVING.

My instructor almost had a heart attack.
He screamed very loudly! WAKE UP!!!
Yes, He interrupted my dream. / I am just teasing /

I saw myself as a really, really, really bad apprentice
and I doubted I would be able to drive one day without company.

After my instructor’s scream, I was literally shaking.
In every lesson, I used to tighten my muscles so much that my shoulders,back , hands, feet, legs, and arms used to be sore.
You know the same ache a person has the day after working out for at least two hours. Well that pain!
I used to panic when other cars were too close to mine.
I remember my hands and feet were frozen like ice while I was sweating at the time.

Well, after 8 lessons I did improve a lot,
I mean I wasn’t confidently driving but somehow I got my Colombian driver's license.

I did not have many chances to practice driving until I was placed with my host family in Virginia where I NEEDED to DRIVE THE BOYS TO SCHOOL.

I WANTED THE GROUND TO OPEN AND EAT ME.

Once while practicing driving with my host father, I almost crossed a STOP signal.
He Screamed STOOOOOP
of course. If I were him, I would Scream too.

I did not have enough words to express how bad I Was feeling.
I apologized and isolated myself for a couple of days.

I DID NOT WANT TO GO TO MY COUNTRY THAT FAST.

I had prepared and dream about living abroad
I had a huge desire to live my AMERICAN dream.

So one week later after I had cried rivers,
I started practicing on my own.
I began practicing going forth and back to the Walgreens parking lot which was four blocks away. I was dreaded
I read the DMV manual and did many online quizzes about the rules. (Of course in english which was an additional challenge for me as a new comer)
I learned the route to the school by memory.
And a month later I got a Virginia driver's license.
Later on I started driving on the freeways
I was relieved because I was finally doing all my work.
And I felt very happy to be able to go places by myself while being a responsible driver.

By telling you my story I aim to encourage you next time when you feel scared of learning something new whether is driving in a foreign country , learning and language taking on a new job a responsibilities because you don’t have the experience, please remember that even if it is difficult at first all you need is to be patient , trust in yourself and practice.
Anything you take on, I am certain you can do it.

Thank you!!!

Here's your pouch.
There is some fruit puree inside.
I'll squeeze it to the top, because there is a bit left at the bottom.
Suck it all up.

How to describe someone:
short
small
tall
of average height
skinny
thin
slim
of average build
well-built
plump
fat
ears
mouth
nose
How to describe someone's hair:
short
shoulder length
long
curly
wavy
straight
blond
brown
red/ ginger
grey
white
black
How to describe someone's face :
a round face
a long face
a square face
an oval face
Particular features:
a moustache
a beard
a beauty spot
freckles
dimples
glasses

At the beginning of the 19th century, China
was the only country where tea could be
found. But there was a problem. China had reduced
trade with the West. As a consequence,
Britain sent a group of people to China and
asked the emperor to accept trading again.
The British wanted the Chinese to accept their
products in exchange for tea. They had tried
to show the Chinese emperor many goods in
order to persuade him to accept trading. But
the emperor was not interested. He explained
that they had everything they wanted and the
British products were not needed. The British
were disappointed, but they found a solution
to their problem. They possessed something
that the Chinese really loved. Opium. Opium
was not legal in China, but many people used
it anyway. Approximately 12 million people
were addicted. The British grew opium and
produced it in factories.

At the beginning of the 19th century, China
was the only country where tea could be
found. But there was a problem. China had reduced
trade with the West. As a consequence,
Britain sent a group of people to China and
asked the emperor to accept trading again.
The British wanted the Chinese to accept their
products in exchange for tea. They had tried
to show the Chinese emperor many goods in
order to persuade him to accept trading. But
the emperor was not interested. He explained
that they had everything they wanted and the
British products were not needed. The British
were disappointed, but they found a solution
to their problem. They possessed something
that the Chinese really loved. Opium. Opium
was not legal in China, but many people used
it anyway. Approximately 12 million people
were addicted. The British grew opium and
produced it in factories.

Calvin  : Oh My God, I've forgotten my ruler !
…......................
Calvin : Excuse me, What's your name ?
Mary  : My name is Mary, and you ?
Calvin : I'm Calvin …. Could you lend me your ruler please ?
Mary  : Sure ! Here you are.
Calvin : Thank you.
Mary : you're welcome.
Teacher : Be quiet !
Mary and Calvin: Sorry miss.

reliable, selfish, outgoing, messy, rude, self-centered, talkative, shy, hardworking, sporty, artistic ,silly

- Nathan, I didn’t buy much milk this week, Can you get me some if you have?.
– Sorry Michael, I have little milk in the fridge.
– That’s ok, I need to go to the grocery shop anyway to get a few things.
– As you’re going grocery shopping, do you mind buying some more milk for me?
– Sure, I don’t mind it at all. I have a lot of time today and I can also get a few more things if you need.
- Oh, I appreciate Michael, but I have little money on me so, let’s stick to the plan.
– That’s something I need to have in mind. I never buy enough.
– By the way, how much is enough for you? Try to get many bottles on your next Michael
– Ok then, but if you change your mind, give me a call.

bland blend

cattle kettle

dab deb

flax flecks

frat fret

rabble rebel

tamp temp

tamper temper

trad tread

vat vet

jam gem