Business English
Pronunciation & Readig Comprehesion Exercise
Role Play Building
Recreate a day to day conversation in your job
Leo's gonna be a client, María José is gonna be Leo
Design a script for us that includes the usual queries, questions, and information clients normally have and the responses you usually give them
Remember that I (the teacher) have no idea of how your job is, so make sure your script is very detailed.
-ed endings
Pronunciation
If the last letter of the word is spelled with D or T, the ED is pronounced as a separate syllable with an /id/ sound
Want
Need
If the last letter of the words ends in a voiced consonant (or sound), then the ED is pronounced like a D
Open
Play
If the last consonant of the word is voiceless, then the ED is pronounced as a T.
Talk
Kiss
-ed endings
Pronunciation
It was paradise at the resort. We visited the tiny island, hoping for peace and quiet. We weren’t disappointed. The morning sun promised ideal weather every day. We preferred the outdoors, and we enjoyed the beach and the pool very much. We also strolled around the resort itself and took in the lovely scenery. We were so relaxed and so happy. Supposedly, there are people who combine work with pleasure, but we hadn’t bothered to take any work along with us. We also never turned on the computer – not even once. We returned home feeling fully rejuvenated.
Listen to the British Council's Relationship-building podcast.
Do Tasks 1 & 2.
Give a brief presentation of what you heard in the podcast. Create one ppt slide to support your ideas.
5 minute preparation
5 minute presentation
Practice!
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After the meeting, don't forget to ________________ the key points for our records.
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I always ________________ my annual vacation. It's the best time of the year!
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Unfortunately, due to financial difficulties, the company had to ________________ several of its branches.
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Even in tough times, we must stay strong and ________________ with our plans.
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The CEO decided to ________________ from his position to spend more time with his family.
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Last night, burglars attempted to ________________ the jewelry store, but the alarm scared them away.
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After a long day at work, I realized that I ________ milk, so I couldn't have my favorite cereal for breakfast.
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Despite being caught cheating in the exam, Mark somehow managed to ________ it and wasn't punished.
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Sandra was really disappointed when she was ________ for the job she had applied for, but she didn't give up on her job search.
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The plumber said he would ________ the leaky faucet in the kitchen tomorrow morning.
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Sarah couldn't attend the meeting, so John agreed to ________ her during the important presentation.
See to
Stand in for
Run out of
Turned down
Get away with
Checking our commitments
Activities 2, 4 & 5
Task:
Summarize the key points of the previous reading. Try to give examples based on your experience. Make sure you use phrasal verbs and linking words when presenting.
Flashcards
Homework
Prepare a small presentation about 5 new phrasal verbs. The examples using the phrasal verbs must be based on your own personal experience
Read a business-related article (from BBC or elsewhere) and tell the teacher what was it about, three key points and your personal opinion about it. Use linking words!
Phrasal verbs
Business article
One sunny afternoon, Sarah decided to __________ on her friends' picnic at the park. She quickly packed a basket of snacks and headed over. When she arrived, her friends were already playing a game of frisbee. She couldn't wait to __________ the fun, so she grabbed a frisbee and __________ the game. After a while, they all sat down to enjoy the delicious food they had brought. Sarah's friend, Alex, had brought his guitar along, so they decided to have an impromptu sing-along session. As they sang and laughed, Sarah realized that spending time with friends was a great way to __________ any worries and create wonderful memories
Should Employees Be Banned from Sending Emails After
Hours?
Activities 3 & 6
Wordshake
Listening Exercise
Part 3 & 4
What is quality?
Business glossary
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The company's recent _______________ of their new product was met with great anticipation from customers worldwide.
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The protagonist of the story is a _______________ scientist who unexpectedly becomes a key player in unravelling a global conspiracy.
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The success of the project _______________ the dedication and hard work of the entire team.
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Simplicity is a _______________ of this design.
5.The __________ company shut down two of its smaller plants in an attempt to trim costs.
6. After the company appointed a new CEO, there was a remarkable _______________ in its financial performance within just a few quarters.
7. The rare orchid, native to the tropical rainforests, was carefully _______________ into a controlled greenhouse environment to ensure its survival in a different climate.
8. The cult leader _______________ his followers with extreme beliefs, making it difficult for them to see alternative perspectives.
12.2 & 12.3
IELTS LISTENING
Parts 1 & 2
Readworks
Reading Comprehension
Festivals around the world
Presentation
Based on the information of the article above, create a brief presentation (5 mintutes approx.) about a word festival.
IELTS
Astronauts
People management
Readworks
Brazil's Parintins Folklore Festival
Create a mindmap and prepare a brief presentation based on the article. Make sure you use adverbs, phrasal verbs and linking words.
Readworks
Article-a-day
Would you rather...?
I'd rather ____ than ____
Expenses
Activities 1 - 4
Activity
Create a pie chart with your monthly expenses
Then explain it to the teacher
You can use fake values
Homework
Article-a-day Readworks.org
Activity 5: Reading Part 3 of the Expenses document
Readworks
Article-a-day
Fill in the gaps
When it comes to managing your personal ___________, it's crucial to keep everything organized. Every time you make a ___________, be sure to ask for a ___________ as proof of the transaction. This will help you maintain accurate ___________ records. Later, when you need to ___________ an ___________ for that expense, you'll have the necessary documentation to ensure it's considered ___________ and reimbursed.
Valid, expense, receipt, submit, accounting purchase
Expenses
Activity 3 Parts A & B
Management
A project management meeting
Listening
Worksheet
Reading, vocabulary and Case study
Food
Ice-breaker
Fill in the gaps
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In times of __________, it's essential to have a crisis management __________ in place to respond effectively to unexpected challenges.
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The company's primary __________ is to increase market share by implementing a new marketing __________.
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Sarah was thrilled when she received a __________, which recognized her outstanding performance and dedication to her job.
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The __________ sector plays a crucial role in providing essential services to the community.
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The innovation team is responsible for generating new ideas and fostering a culture of __________ within the organization.
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As a senior manager, I have several __________ who report directly to me and help execute the company's goals.
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The __________ hired a management __________ to provide expert advice on improving efficiency and productivity.
Word Box
consultant, crisis, innovation, objective, promotion, public sector, strategy and subordinate
Worksheet
Reading and Case study
Activity
Create a graph that summarizes Drucker's five tasks
Conversation statements
Listening
Part 1 - Eight conversations
Dear ____,
I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to [1] _______________ a few important matters that have come up recently.
Firstly, I need some time to [2] _______________ our new project proposal. It's quite complex, and I want to make sure I thoroughly understand all the details before our team meeting next week.
Secondly, I'd like to [3] _______________ the changes we discussed in the last meeting. It's crucial that we're on the same page before we move forward with the implementation.
Additionally, I'd appreciate it if you could [4] _______________ before scheduling the client presentation. I want to ensure that we have all the necessary information and approvals in place.
Lastly, please [5] _______________ about any updates regarding the upcoming conference. I want to stay informed about the progress and any changes in the schedule.
I'll [6] _______________ after I've had some time to review the project details and discuss them with the team. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Best regards,
Leonardo
Project Meeting Discusion
Create a conversation between two coworkers that are discussing a new marketing strategy. Use at least three of the business jargon expressions.
Cultural expectations and leadership
Reading exercises Tasks 1&2