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Download onto your phone or tablet and listen carefully. 20250807 Anton, It seems when I issued an invoice for 20250724 I quoted only 1500. I should have issued an invoice for 3000 because we were 1ach late on payment due 20250626. Unless I'm mistaken, the last balance was 20250619. As 20250724 was already paid for (according to the invoice), today's invoice is for 20250626, 20250814, 20250821. ]]> xml sbook_plugins/wordlist_generated_from_xml_clog_sbook_for_sbook_session.inc BE C1 iALE 2025 20260430 18:45-19:45 1 1700 -1700 + 1700 = 0 tbc Reaching positive outcomes Proposals - recommendations By the end of this session you will have studied print

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Zoom meeting details Profi.ru - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 765 1187 4648 Password: pFGjq3 https://us04web.zoom.us/j/76511874648?pwd=pqq81L5Zbdw6lT8hToYVMKUIJsisYn.1 ]]> Business Partner B2+ Unit 4.4 Challenging conversations 44 Finding the positives in challenging conversations active textbook How do you find the positives in challenging conversations? Have you got any tricks? ✓ focus on the big picture rather than the details ✓ look at the results rather than the obstacles ✓ emphasise the gains rather than the losses Functional language: Managing challenging conversations pg 45 ex 4 A vocab T / Cl Can you provide a fair reflection of your poor results if your KPIs were too ambitious? ✓ try to put it differently 〆don't blame your manager → elaborate on what had been overlooked → suggest what would need to happen for you to move beyond this point pg 45 ex 5 speaking pg 45 ex 6 A B role play → pg 127 student A → pg 129 student B ]]> 43 fair reflection = impartial account or a description of sth to elaborate = to explain or describe sth in a more detailed way; to develop a plan, an idea, etc. and make it complicated or detailed lazy bones = (old-fashioned, informal) used to refer to a lazy person Business Partner B2+ Unit 4.5 Proposals - Recommendations 42 Making recommendations active textbook How can you give recommendations without sounding too demanding? ✓ use hedging to create distance e.g. People usually think that... ✓ avoid being too personal with passive forms e.g. it is said, it is believed ✓ ask rhetorical questions ✓ cushion risks with conditionals pg 46 ex 1 reading Recommendations Functional language: Introductory phrases, specific advice pg 46 ex 2 A B vocab T / Cl What would be a reasonable approach to improve the green footprint of your workplace? ✓ work remotely → practise hot desking to reduce costly, empty work space ✓ locate offices on the ground floor or lower floors of residential buildings → ensure heating exchange from lower floors to upper ones & balanced energy consumption day time vs night time pg 46 ex 3 A speaking pg 46 ex 3 B C reading → pg 133 recommendations ]]> 41 hot desking = practice in an office of allocating desks to workers when they are required or on a rota system, rather than giving each worker their own desk 40 20260423 18:45-19:45 1 1700 -1700 + 3400 = 1700 active Key Tips for Better Sleep Quality By the end of this session you will have studied print

Zoom meeting details Profi.ru - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 765 1187 4648 Password: pFGjq3 https://us04web.zoom.us/j/76511874648?pwd=pqq81L5Zbdw6lT8hToYVMKUIJsisYn.1 ]]> 39 Key Tips for Better Sleep Quality active textbook How can you improve your sleeping? 38 Exponenta = innovative fermented milk drinks with a high content of whey proteins and essential amino acids for those who care about themselves. Contain 8 essential amino acids, which are not produced by the human body and allow you to obtain the daily requirement of essential micronutrients 37 must be should have been finished 30mins ago He ~~finded~~ found a lot of empty cartridges It's about a girl who got to ~~the~~ Mars The first episode I listened ~~for~~ to 3 times OR I listened to the 1st episode 3 times I pay attention on to my ~~breath~~ breathing (pattern) After the 3rd ~~chance~~ attempt is convinced me ]]> 20260416 18:45-19:45 1 1700 5100 20260416 -1700 + 0 +5100 = 3400 active Challenging conversations By the end of this session you will have studied print

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Zoom meeting details Profi.ru - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 765 1187 4648 Password: pFGjq3 https://us04web.zoom.us/j/76511874648?pwd=pqq81L5Zbdw6lT8hToYVMKUIJsisYn.1 ]]> Business Partner B2+ Unit 4.4 Challenging conversations 36 Challenging conversations active textbook Do you avoid or postpone challenging conversations? How? / How not? ✓ distinguish apprehension from procrastination ✓ identify reasons to feel confident about the outcome ✓ start your narrative with easier items → beat about the bush or get straight down to business? pg 44 ex 1 A listening business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_audio_files/business_partner_b2_plus_coursebook_audio_013_4_01.mp3 pg 44 ex 1 B speaking pg 44 ex 2 vocab T / Cl What is more important for a leader: 1) be structured and tell how to achieve goals? or 2) be flexible and empower team members to choose the most appropriate tools to achieve 1) 〆might feel like micromanagement ✓ justified to meed tight deadlines 2) ✓ more effective in the long term 〆time consuming ✓ build team spirit holistic = approach that considers the whole system rather than just its individual parts. It is often used in contexts like health and medicine, where treatment focuses on the entire person, including their physical, mental, and emotional well-being → find the sweet spot = particular situation, quality, combination of things, etc. that is the best or most effective possible pg 44 ex 3 A vocab pg 44 ex 3 B C listening business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_audio_files/business_partner_b2_plus_coursebook_audio_014_4_02.mp3 ]]> 35 apprehension = worry or fear that sth unpleasant may happen procrastination = action of delaying or postponing something to beat about the bush = to avoid talking about what is important; to discuss a matter without coming to the point leisure = time that is spent doing what you enjoy when you are not working or studying 34 How does What is it called? I changed ~~the picture~~ my mindset | views | horizon for a while She ~~kept persistent~~ persisted | kept asking (〆kept persisting = redundant) The manager refused to listen to her further She didn't ~~tell~~ give | provide enough ~~proofs~~ reasons | evidence She was ~~changed~~ replaced by Pablo for that position ]]> 20260402 18:45-19:45 1 1700 -1700 + 1700 = 0 active Karelia | Russia Considers Fines to Stop VPN Users By the end of this session you will have studied print

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Zoom meeting details Profi.ru - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 765 1187 4648 Password: pFGjq3 https://us04web.zoom.us/j/76511874648?pwd=pqq81L5Zbdw6lT8hToYVMKUIJsisYn.1 ]]> Russia Considers Fines to Stop VPN Users 33 Russia Considers Fines to Stop VPN Users active textbook https://united24media.com/latest-news/russia-considers-fines-to-stop-vpn-users-17421 The Russian Ministry of Digital Development is considering new measures to penalize the use of VPN services. The Russian Ministry of Digital Development is considering new measures to penalize the use of VPN services. Minister Maksut Shadaev met with telecommunications operators and tech companies on March 28 to discuss the implementation of fees and fines for those using tools to bypass internet restrictions, according to The Moscow Times. Shadaev did not rule out the possibility of "administrative liability for the use of tools to bypass blocking." However, the minister expressed hope that such measures could be avoided. Sources suggest the ministry’s initiative follows a non-public directive from Vladimir Putin. During two separate meetings on Saturday, Shadaev spoke with major telecom operators as well as digital platforms and retailers, including VK, Ozon, Avito, Wildberries, and Yandex. The head of the Ministry of Digital Development asked these companies to take action against the use of bypass tools by their customers. Reports indicate that telecom operators have been encouraged to introduce a fee for using more than 15 GB of international mobile traffic per month. Furthermore, internet companies may be required to restrict users who utilize VPNs, with one source suggesting this policy could begin on May 1. To identify VPN usage, companies use scoring systems that analyze IP reputation, WebRTC data, browser fingerprints, and geolocation discrepancies. Alexey Lukatsky, an information security consultant at Positive Technologies, stated that while these parameters help form an assumption of VPN use, "100% accuracy cannot be achieved, as sometimes the user is simply abroad." Russian authorities launched a new wave of intensified internet censorship, further solidifying the country’s role as a global leader in digital restrictions. Following the official start of Telegram blocking, the media regulator Roskomnadzor began removing major platforms like YouTube and WhatsApp from the National Domain Name System for the first time. This mass removal also affected services such as Facebook, Instagram, and several international media outlets, effectively creating a "sovereign" Russian internet that functioned separately from the global network. ]]> 32 liability = state of being legally responsible for sth sovereign = free to govern itself; completely independent; having complete power or the greatest power in the country 31 that of the fact that I'm very tired I need to make ~~less~~ fewer stops A lot of people are struggling ~~about~~ with it ]]> 20260319 18:45-19:45 1 1700 3400 20260318 -1700 + 0 + 3400 = 1700 active Drumming up business with cold calls By the end of this session you will have studied print

Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Business Partner B2 Plus, Pearson Unit 4.3 Saying no firmly and politely pg 43 ex 8 A B speaking pg 43 ex 9 A B task → pg 127 student A → pg 133 student B → recycle expressions to negotiate Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook The Russian spy boss humiliated by Putin Sergey Naryshkin was put on the spot for suggesting Russia consider giving the West one last ultimatum. If scriptwriters were behind the Kremlin’s videos, they would be in high demand by streaming platforms The dramatic intensity of the scene would make it stand out in any movie or piece of fiction, but it’s not fiction – it happened on Monday. Since then, all the world has seen the video of what took place. Russian President Vladimir Putin brings together his security council and asks each of its members whether they support the decision to recognize the independence of the self-proclaimed republics of Donetsk and Luhansk, located in southeastern Ukraine. It’s the turn of Sergey Naryshkin, head of the SVR foreign intelligence service, who breaks from the script and suggests that the West be given one last chance to return to the Minsk agreements, the series of international pacts signed between Russia and Ukraine to avoid war in the Donbas region of Ukraine. He suggests this could be done by giving the West a short-term ultimatum. Putin interrupts him dryly: “What does that mean? Are you suggesting we start negotiations or recognize sovereignty?” And that’s when the moment comes. Naryshkin starts to stutter, he doesn’t know what to say, he mumbles “yes” then “no,” and his face turns white for seconds that seem to last an eternity. “Speak clearly,” Putin interjects. Feeling the pressure, the spy chief does a U-turn and goes one step further: he says he supports the annexation of Donetsk and Luhansk into the Russian Federation. But he is again called out by Putin: “We’re not talking about that. We’re talking about recognizing their independence or not. Yes or no?” So the nervous Naryshkin takes back what he said once again: yes, yes, he supports it. “Thanks, you can take your seat.” https://english.elpais.com/opinion/2022-02-23/the-russian-spy-boss-humiliated-by-putin.html 1) Suggest how S.Naryshkin could have disagreed with V.Putin, saying no firmly, but politely ✓ the West may be given one last chance to return to the Minsk agreements ✓ we should observe the series of international pacts signed between Russia and Ukraine ✓ we ought to avoid war in the Donbas region of Ukraine ✓ this could be done by giving the West a short-term ultimatum 2) Paraphrase how V.Putin has interrupted S.Naryshkin in a less assertive manner VP: What does that mean? Are you suggesting we start negotiations or recognize sovereignty? SN: Yes, erm, no... VP: Speak clearly SN: Erm... VP: We’re not talking about that. We’re talking about recognizing their independence or not. Yes or no? SN: Yes, yes. VP: Thank you, you can take your seat.

Zoom meeting details Profi.ru - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 765 1187 4648 Password: pFGjq3 https://us04web.zoom.us/j/76511874648?pwd=pqq81L5Zbdw6lT8hToYVMKUIJsisYn.1 ]]> Business Partner B2+ Unit 4.3 Saying no firmly and politely 30 1 Role play - The Russian spy boss humiliated by Putin active role_play pix/icons8-theatre-mask-100_white.png Sergey Naryshkin was put on the spot for suggesting Russia consider giving the West one last ultimatum. If scriptwriters were behind the Kremlin’s videos, they would be in high demand by streaming platforms The dramatic intensity of the scene would make it stand out in any movie or piece of fiction, but it’s not fiction – it happened on Monday. Since then, all the world has seen the video of what took place. Russian President Vladimir Putin brings together his security council and asks each of its members whether they support the decision to recognize the independence of the self-proclaimed republics of Donetsk and Luhansk, located in southeastern Ukraine. It’s the turn of Sergey Naryshkin, head of the SVR foreign intelligence service, who breaks from the script and suggests that the West be given one last chance to return to the Minsk agreements, the series of international pacts signed between Russia and Ukraine to avoid war in the Donbas region of Ukraine. He suggests this could be done by giving the West a short-term ultimatum. Putin interrupts him dryly: “What does that mean? Are you suggesting we start negotiations or recognize sovereignty?” And that’s when the moment comes. Naryshkin starts to stutter, he doesn’t know what to say, he mumbles “yes” then “no,” and his face turns white for seconds that seem to last an eternity. “Speak clearly,” Putin interjects. Feeling the pressure, the spy chief does a U-turn and goes one step further: he says he supports the annexation of Donetsk and Luhansk into the Russian Federation. But he is again called out by Putin: “We’re not talking about that. We’re talking about recognizing their independence or not. Yes or no?” So the nervous Naryshkin takes back what he said once again: yes, yes, he supports it. “Thanks, you can take your seat.” https://english.elpais.com/opinion/2022-02-23/the-russian-spy-boss-humiliated-by-putin.html → recycle new expressions and language]]> You are S.Naryshkin. You want to disagree with V.Putin. Don't mumble or stutter. Say no firmly, but politely. may must be given one last chance to return to the Minsk agreements We ~~should~~ have to observe the series of international pacts signed between Russia and Ukraine We ~~ought to avoid~~ can't wage war in the Donbas region of Ukraine ~~This could be done by giving~~ the West must be given a short-term ultimatum ]]> You are V.Putin. Interrupt S.Naryshkin in a very assertive manner. You don't want to negotiate any alternative to war. What does that mean? Are you suggesting we start negotiations or recognize sovereignty? Speak clearly. We’re not talking about that. We’re talking about recognizing their independence or not. Thank you, you can take your seat. 29 Drumming up business with cold calls active textbook Are you good at cold calling, or would you rather have someone else drum up♠ more business? Why / why not? ♠ to drum up = to try to obtain support or business by means of vigorous persuasion 〆find challenging to convince people who are resistant to any new offers or changes 〆need to be better in control of the negotiation process face to face ✓ prepare different scenarios to conduct the conversation 〆avoid feeling too scripted → be less anonymous & show interest in your interlocutor's needs pg 43 ex 8 A B speaking pg 43 ex 9 A B task → pg 127 student A → pg 133 student B ]]> 28 for one thing = used to introduce one of two or more possible reasons for something, the remainder of which may or may not be stated to put our heads together = to consult, collaborate, or brainstorm with others to solve a problem, make a plan, or create new ideas. It implies combining knowledge or efforts to find a solution to appreciate = to recognize the good qualities of sb/sth; to be grateful for sth that sb has done; to welcome sth; (not used in the progressive tenses) to understand or realize that sth is true to drum up = to try to obtain support or business by means of vigorous persuasion 27 more better ~~It's not convenient for me to make~~ I don't feel comfortable with making cold calls ~~It's confusing me~~ I feel embarrassed when trying to reach (persuade) people (who are not anticipating my call) ... meetings where decisions are ~~making~~ being made I find that much more interesting ~~that~~ than cold calling You need to analyse the ~~auditory~~ audience Even if he/she terrifies me, I will do it myself ]]> 20260302 18:45-19:45 1 1700 5100 20260227 -1700 + -3400 + 5100 = 0 active Managing challenging negotiations By the end of this session you will have studied print

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Zoom meeting details Profi.ru - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 765 1187 4648 Password: pFGjq3 https://us04web.zoom.us/j/76511874648?pwd=pqq81L5Zbdw6lT8hToYVMKUIJsisYn.1 ]]> Business Partner B2+ Unit 4.3 Saying no firmly and politely 22 Communication skills active textbook When is it inappropriate to say no? ✓ disappoint someone by not meeting expectations ✓ put your partners from some Asian cultures in some uncomfortable situation = cannot refuse because it is regarded impolite → expect vague answers starting with 'Perhaps, maybe, we'll see...' pg 42 ex 1 A B lead in T / Cl When do you finally cave in? ✓ when time is short ✓ if making concessions is less about being a people pleaser as much as avoiding a stalemate pg 42 ex 2 A video business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_video_files/business_partner_b2_plus_video_unit4_lesson3_4.3.1.mp4 pg 42 ex 3 A speaking What are the pros & cons of Option A? Firm 'no' approach ✓ was not part of the bid = can't spring new requirements on them 〆give no leeway → should stand their ground What are the pros & cons of Option B? Collective responsibility approach ✓ avoid a deadlock ✓ suggest room for manoeuvre → make concessions to make business at any cost → throw alternative ideas around e.g. ask caterers to use biodegradable tableware pg 42 ex 3 B video option A business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_video_files/business_partner_b2_plus_video_unit4_lesson3_4.3.2.mp4 option B business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_video_files/business_partner_b2_plus_video_unit4_lesson3_4.3.3.mp4 pg 42 ex 4 speaking pg 42 ex 5 video business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_video_files/business_partner_b2_plus_video_unit4_lesson3_4.3.4.mp4 T / Cl Could a more collaborative approach make your negotiating stance look weaker? 〆a more accommodating approach depends on the cards you have to play → weaker cards give you little room for manoeuvre → identify your BATNA pg 42 ex 6 speaking ]]> 21 to cave in (on sb/sth) = to fall down and inwards; (to sth) to finally do what sb wants after you have been strongly opposing them to stand your ground = not to retreat or lose one's advantage in the face of opposition stalemate = situation in a dispute or competition in which neither side is able to win or make any progress deadlock = complete failure to reach agreement or settle a dispute room for manoeuvre = amount of freedom to move or act that is available leeway = amount of freedom to move or act that is available to spring something on someone = to suddenly present, tell, or ask someone for something unexpectedly, often leaving them unprepared. Involves introducing a surprise — frequently unpleasant — without prior warning accommodating = willing to help and do things for other people BATNA = Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement, the most advantageous course of action a party can take if negotiations fail and no agreement is reached, essentially acting as your "Plan B" or walk-away option. A strong BATNA increases negotiation power and helps determine the minimum acceptable value for a deal to incur = to be in an unpleasant situation which you have to deal with; to become subject to (something unwelcome or unpleasant) as a result of one's own behaviour or actions 20 in the whole part to everything Meghan insisted on that all parties must be in sync with their environmental initiative ]]> 20260212 18:45-19:45 1 1700 -1700 + 0 = -1700 active Cyber challenges Saying no firmly and politely By the end of this session you will have studied print

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Zoom meeting details Profi.ru - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 765 1187 4648 Password: pFGjq3 https://us04web.zoom.us/j/76511874648?pwd=pqq81L5Zbdw6lT8hToYVMKUIJsisYn.1 ]]> Business Partner B2+ Unit 4.2 Cyber challenges 19 Perfect aspect active textbook Did you ever suffer - or have you ever suffered - from cyber attacks? ✓ Have you ever suffered *ever = time marker (from past up to now) → perfect aspect = BrEn ✓ Did you ever suffer = AmEn Grammar: Perfect aspect pg 41 ex 5 A B grammar pg 41 ex 6 grammar → pg 120 grammar reference → pg 115 pronunciation bank set for homework pg 41 ex 7 grammar pg 41 ex 8 A B speaking → practise past perfect, present perfect, future perfect e.g. By 2030 AI-driven taxis will have become the norm ]]> 18 20210630-1227 Points in time vs completed actions active decks deck_of_phrases_past_simple_past_perfect_present_perfect_future_perfect_points_in_the_past_vs_completed_actions.csv 17 20210403-1027 Future simple vs future perfect active grammar Which action is 'in progress'? ✓ (4~5) I will be travelling next week = future continuous Which action is a 'point in time'? ✓ (4.5) I will visit the customer (on Tuesday) = future simple Which action will be completed by a certain time? ✓ (5) I will have signed the contract = future perfect ]]> 16 spread = increase in the amount or number of sth that there is, or in the area that is affected by sth; range, variety standstill = situation in which all activity or movement has stopped to extort = sth (from sb) to make sb give you sth by threatening them ransom = money that is paid to sb so that they will set free a person who is being kept as a prisoner by them ransomware = type of malware that blocks access to a computer system or encrypts its data, demanding a ransom payment (usually in cryptocurrency) for restoration, often delivered via phishing emails or malicious links. These attacks can lock devices, encrypt files, or even steal data, threatening public release (double extortion) to pressure victims into paying, causing significant financial and operational damage prey = animal, a bird, etc. that is hunted, killed and eaten by another; person who is harmed or deceived by sb, especially for dishonest purposes General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) = toughest privacy and security law in the world. Though it was drafted and passed by the European Union (EU), it imposes obligations onto organizations anywhere, so long as they target or collect data related to people in the EU Business Partner B2+ Unit 4.3 Saying no firmly and politely 15 Communication skills active textbook When is it inappropriate to say no? ✓ disappoint someone by not meeting expectations ✓ put your partners from some Asian cultures in some uncomfortable situation = cannot refuse because it is regarded impolite → expect vague answers starting with 'Perhaps, maybe, we'll see...' pg 42 ex 1 A B lead in T / Cl When do you finally cave in? ✓ when time is short ✓ if making concessions is less about being a people pleaser as much as avoiding a stalemate ]]> 14 to cave in (on sb/sth) = to fall down and inwards; (to sth) to finally do what sb wants after you have been strongly opposing them to stand your ground = not to retreat or lose one's advantage in the face of opposition stalemate = situation in a dispute or competition in which neither side is able to win or make any progress deadlock = complete failure to reach agreement or settle a dispute room for manoeuvre = amount of freedom to move or act that is available leeway = amount of freedom to move or act that is available to spring something on someone = to suddenly present, tell, or ask someone for something unexpectedly, often leaving them unprepared. Involves introducing a surprise — frequently unpleasant — without prior warning accommodating = willing to help and do things for other people BATNA = Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement, the most advantageous course of action a party can take if negotiations fail and no agreement is reached, essentially acting as your "Plan B" or walk-away option. A strong BATNA increases negotiation power and helps determine the minimum acceptable value for a deal 13 unpolite impolite I don't have much ~~exercises~~ exercise We need to ~~reveal~~ identify the challenges I don't think branches will have been ~~changed~~ replaced by AI We are not ~~applied~~ obliged | forced (to comply with) by GDPR ]]> 20260205 18:45-19:45 1 1700 5100 20260131 -1700 + -3400 + 5100 = 0 active Climate change and global health By the end of this session you will have studied print

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Zoom meeting details Profi.ru - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 765 1187 4648 Password: pFGjq3 https://us04web.zoom.us/j/76511874648?pwd=pqq81L5Zbdw6lT8hToYVMKUIJsisYn.1 ]]> Business Partner B2+ Unit 4.1 Environmental challenges 12 Sustainable solutions active textbook Can your industry adapt to environmental challenges? At what cost? ✓ new, cleaner technologies are expected by customers 〆switch to less polluting energy can be expensive Lexical material: The environment pg 38 ex 6 vocab pg 39 ex 7 vocab T / Cl What collocates better: [to make | to pose] threat? ✓ to pose set for homework pg 39 ex 8 9 vocab Lexical material: Sustainable solutions T / Cl Which industries have already turned to sustainable solutions? ✓ tourism in pristine, remote regions ✓ some agricultural produces pg 39 ex 10 A B project T / Cl Brainstorming questions for preparing your presentation How will you raise funds to start up? Can you rely on business angels / venture capitalist or will you also need government subsidies? What green technologies do you need to deploy? Who will help you in providing these sustainable solutions? Why will eco-conscious customers want to buy from you? How can you make sure the competition won't steal your idea? What return on investment or PR benefits do you expect? Where do you see yourself in 5-8 years? Have you got an exit strategy? ]]> 11 intake = amount of food, drink, etc. that you take into your body business angel = wealthy individual who provides capital, expertise, and mentorship to early-stage or startup businesses in exchange for equity, offering "smart and patient" funding when banks or VCs aren't an option, often leveraging personal experience to help the venture grow. They invest their own money, often bridging the gap between seed funding and institutional investment, and can work solo or in syndicates, bringing valuable industry connections and guidance alongside financial support exit strategy = pre-planned method for owners, investors, or stakeholders to sell their interest in a company, cash out investments, or transition out of a business, aiming to maximize value or minimize losses, often through sales, mergers (M&A), IPOs, management buyouts, family succession, or liquidation, ensuring a smooth exit while achieving financial goals to mitigate = to make sth less harmful, serious, etc Business Partner B2+ Unit 4.2 Cyber challenges 10 Cyber challenges active textbook Are cyber attacks a genuine threat in our daily lives, or just a reality for target industries? ✓ depends on your infrastructure & level of security ✓ banks are mostly at risk ✓ internet of things could be the next prey pg 40 ex 1 2 lead in pg 40 ex 3 4 reading pg 40 Global cyber attack is a warning for internet of things ]]> 9 spread = increase in the amount or number of sth that there is, or in the area that is affected by sth; range, variety standstill = situation in which all activity or movement has stopped to extort = sth (from sb) to make sb give you sth by threatening them ransom = money that is paid to sb so that they will set free a person who is being kept as a prisoner by them ransomware = type of malware that blocks access to a computer system or encrypts its data, demanding a ransom payment (usually in cryptocurrency) for restoration, often delivered via phishing emails or malicious links. These attacks can lock devices, encrypt files, or even steal data, threatening public release (double extortion) to pressure victims into paying, causing significant financial and operational damage prey = animal, a bird, etc. that is hunted, killed and eaten by another; person who is harmed or deceived by sb, especially for dishonest purposes 8 middle central Europe It was about ~~sustainable~~ sustained | constant levels of humidity They are ~~strive~~ striving to reduce the electricity ~~consuming~~ consumption Apple products are less exposed by to viruses They are easy ~~victims~~ preys ]]> 20260122 18:45-19:45 1 1700 -1700 + -1700 = -3400 active Unit 4 Challenges By the end of this session you will have studied print

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Zoom meeting details Profi.ru - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 765 1187 4648 Password: pFGjq3 https://us04web.zoom.us/j/76511874648?pwd=pqq81L5Zbdw6lT8hToYVMKUIJsisYn.1 ]]> Business Partner B2+ Unit 4 Challenges 7 Environmental challenges active textbook Are people and businesses becoming environmentally conscious? Why / why not? ✓ more examples of climate change visible in daily life e.g. floods, droughts, extreme weather... → more companies take action as a result of regulatory changes e.g. ESG policy pg 38 ex 1 speaking T / Cl Do you know anyone who doesn't believe in climate change? Why do they question the share of human activity in global warming? There is unequivocal evidence that Earth is warming at an unprecedented rate. Human activity is the principal cause. While Earth’s climate has changed throughout its history, the current warming is happening at a rate not seen in the past 10,000 years. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), "Since systematic scientific assessments began in the 1970s, the influence of human activity on the warming of the climate system has evolved from theory to established fact."1 Scientific information taken from natural sources (such as ice cores, rocks, and tree rings) and from modern equipment (like satellites and instruments) all show the signs of a changing climate. From global temperature rise to melting ice sheets, the evidence of a warming planet abounds. (...) https://science.nasa.gov/climate-change/evidence/ pg 38 ex 2 A B video business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_video_files/business_partner_b2_plus_video_unit4_lesson1_4.1.1.mp4 pg 38 ex 3 vocab pg 38 ex 4 reading Summary pg 38 ex 5 speaking ]]> 6 fossil fuels = fuel such as coal or oil that was formed over millions of years from the remains of animals or plants greenhouse effect = warming of the Earth's surface and lower atmosphere that tends to intensify with an increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide and certain other gases finite /ˈfaɪnaɪt/ = limited, bounded; not infinite to embrace = to accept an idea, a proposal, a set of beliefs, etc., especially when it is done with enthusiasm; to include sth refinery /rɪˈfaɪnərɪ/ = place where oil etc. is refined ESG policy = policy which outlines a company's commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance standards, guiding responsible practices beyond financial performance by integrating non-financial factors like climate impact, employee welfare, and ethical leadership into business strategy, risk management, and stakeholder engagement to drive long-term value and sustainability. These policies detail actions for reducing carbon footprints, ensuring fair labour, promoting diversity, and maintaining board accountability, helping attract investors and build trust livelihood = means of earning money in order to live 5 total heating global warming Harvests are ~~cut off~~ reduced | slashed by ~~the~~ climate ~~changes~~ change ]]> 20260115 18:45-19:45 1 1700 1500 20251230 -1700 + -1500 +1500 = -1700 active Letter of complaint By the end of this session you will have studied print

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Zoom meeting details Profi.ru - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 765 1187 4648 Password: pFGjq3 https://us04web.zoom.us/j/76511874648?pwd=pqq81L5Zbdw6lT8hToYVMKUIJsisYn.1 ]]> Business Partner B2+ Unit 3.5 Letter of complaint 4 Writing a letter of complaint active textbook How do you express dissatisfaction in a polite, though assertive, manner? ✓ appreciate the fact your complaint might be filtered by a chatbot ✓ ensure your complaint is understandable → don't allow emotions to make your message confused pg 36 ex 1 reading letter of complaint T / Cl If your business experienced a cash flow problem, would you ask your bank for an overdraft? ✓ reputation is often more important than late payments due to cash flow issues Once granted an overdraft & re-assured you wouldn't have penalties because you are a long-standing customer, would you take the risk and bear the cost of going to court if you were charged by the bank? ✓ provided advance notice of late payment ✓ anticipated cash flow problems ✓ requested & obtained increased overdraft ✓ were given written assurance → stand a fair chance of obtaining compensation To what extent should a letter of complaint be assertive? ✓ threaten to seek legal action for compensation for damaged reputation → may feel too assertive, almost aggressive? Functional language: Formal vs semi-formal language pg 36 ex 2 A vocab pg 36 ex 2 B vocab pg 36 ex 3 A reading → pg 126 email to a bank set for homework pg 36 ex 3 B C writing ]]> 3 1 pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png Formal vs semi-formal complaints & requests 3 active wip xml_multi_dd_row How do you express discontentment without being too emotional? 22 14 left Giving reasons (3)
We are sorry to say we are not happy with... Requiring action (5)
Please, kindly deal with this ASAP. Warning (3)
We'll sue you if you don't fix this. Closing (3)
Please, confirm reception of this message. ]]> 1;2 3;4;5;6 7;8 9;10 Giving reasons We are sorry to say we are not happy with... We are writing to express our deep satisfaction with... It is with deep regret that I am writing to complain about... Requiring action Please, kindly deal with this ASAP. We request you kindly resolve this matter immediately. We expect you to solve this at your earliest convenience. We would appreciate immediate action on this matter. We demand you proceed with this matter without any further delay. Warning We'll sue you if you don't fix this. We will have to take you to court if a solution is not found. Unless you do this we shall be forced to seek legal action. Closing Please, confirm reception of this message. We look forward to your prompt response and resolution. We request immediate acknowledgement of this letter. ]]> 2 overdraft = amount of money that you owe to a bank when you have spent more money than is in your bank account; an arrangement that allows you to do this long-standing = that has existed or lasted for a long time prompt = done without delay 1 to release releasing for old consoles I don't want to ~~confrontate with~~ confront them The reputation of the bank will not ~~struggle~~ suffer ... when the issue is not so ~~big~~ critical We will be forced to seek legal ~~actions~~ action ]]>