ESL Podcast:  In this ESL Podcast we learn everything you need to know about email. Learn all the vocabulary about emails and improve your conversation and Business English skills.
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A:  Did you get my email?

B:  No.

A:  Really? I sent it over a week ago. 

B:  Oh, maybe it went into my junk mail folder by mistake.  I’ve got my account set on high security. I’ve been receiving so much spam lately.  I almost feel like going back to snail mail.

A:  It should have gone directly into your inbox because you’ve received email from me before.

B:  Did you send it as a mass email?

A:  I did.

B:  That’s the problem.  Mass emails go directly into my junk mail, regardless of the sender.

A:  Ok, I’ll send it again. 

B:  Alright, thanks.

 


 

Junk mail: 
Junk mail is email that you don’t want.   Often junk mail is sent by companies who are trying to sell you stuff you don’t want.  The term junk mail can also be used for mail that you don’t want in your regular mailbox.  Advertisements, etc, are considered junk mail.

Folder: 
This refers to a separate place where you store different classes of email. You have a “junk mail folder” for your junk mail for example.

I’ve got my account set on high security: 
This means that you set your email account on a very strict setting.  It may only allow emails from your contact list.
Another way to say this is to say;
I set my account on high security. 

Spam: 
Spam is a form of junk mail, but it refers to junk mail that is sent to many people.  Some companies send advertisements to thousands of email addresses at the same time.  This is considered spam.  Everybody hates spam.

Inbox: 
Your inbox is your folder that is for your “good email”.  This is the location for the email you wish to receive. 

Mass Email: 
A “mass email” or a “bulk email” is email that sent to many people at the same time.  The difference between a mass email and spam is that a mass email isn’t necessarily mail that people don’t want.  For example, you could send a mass email to your friends.  Don’t make it too boring though or they will think it is spam!

 

 

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12 Responses to “110 - Email Terms”

  1. mchotdog Says:

    hey! guys. I’m a big fan of china 232. I just want to say wut’s up to you guys. BTW, I think there is a little problem with 110 podcast. I couldn’t listen to the last 1 minute. Is that an error?

  2. Bhaskar Says:

    Hi guys

    yes, couldn\’t listen to last minute or so…..technical glitch i presume…..i would cal it a one more addition, nothing exciting about it esp. after last podcast \"Artificial Intelligence\", that was fabulous…………..but you guys deserve a big pat on your shoulders for the diversity of topics, there is a uniqueness attached to every one your 110 episodes…

    i suggest other listeners to try out betteratenglish.com,,,effortlessenglishclub.com,,englishbaby.com,,,,,some good stuffs there too………

    cheers,
    bhaskar
    nepal

  3. add Says:

    Hey,

    I think you should be able to hear the whole file now. Let me know if you still have problems though!

  4. Mahdi Says:

    Hi
    thank you add, I can listen to the last minute of podcast.

  5. Tugrul Says:

    thanks for advice but ı have been listening china 232 podcasts for some fun.
    and ı really enjoj it!
    thanks guys…

  6. rahmat Says:

    Thanks again,
    it really helpful.

  7. aqeel Says:

    Hi friends,
    Hope you fine
    I have been listening to china232 for ages, 110 is one of the best lesson for me, now I do comprehend very well about junk, mass and spam email.
    I would like to thank you, You both guys.

  8. Emmalyn Says:

    Hi, guys :)

    Great lesson! I’ve been waiting and waiting :) I come here and listen to you guys almost everyday, and I really have to say your website is truely AWESOME!! :D

    I am actually challenging myself to not only remember vocab, but how to apply it in a situation. Something books have never taught me.

    Thank you! I can’t wait to hear your next podcast! :)

  9. Sohel Says:

    hi guys!
    you both are great! I really like china232 podcasts, but I couldn’t hear the last part of this podcast. I don’t know why. Anyway you both are doing a great job with your pod casting. Keep up the good work.
    Bye and thanks!

  10. Maria F Says:

    Hey guys!!!

    This podcast has been very beneficial for me, because I have to deal with that every day; it helps me with my understanding and have better comunication with my co-workers.
    Now I will be able to apply this vocabulary in my daily conversations; once again thanks for this great job!!!

  11. Carlos Says:

    Hey guys, great lesson, as usual.
    I have a suggestion to improve the show… You could post the entire transcript of the episode. Sometimes you guys say words that I dont know outside the main dialog.
    Itd be a great Christmas gift! :)
    Bye bye

  12. karim Says:

    hi!
    Thanks guys for the great lessons. You’re doing great work.

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