Planning For The Worst | Upper-Intermediate | EnglishPod | Episode 023

In this Upper Intermediate lesson, hosts Marco and Erica dive into the topic of the bird flu. They explore the concept of a potential global health crisis, discussing how the disease can spread from birds to humans and possibly among humans, leading to a massive outbreak. The episode focuses on business preparedness, introducing key vocabulary like "contingency plan," "pandemic," "critical," "outbreak," "forecast," and "vaccines." Through a dialogue set in a business meeting, listeners learn how companies might prepare for such an emergency by developing strategies to maintain critical business functions, reduce employee-customer contact, and manage employee health. The episode also highlights useful phrases for business meetings, enhancing fluency in professional English.