kasperskygroup148 y22kasperskygroup148 20250204 (send the link to your google doc (in edit mode!) icons8-reading-100.png quarterly test Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w by Thursday 20230615 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) (the file will be available here for download later) vocab pre teach functional language grammar focus smartphone or tablet device listening Download onto your phone or tablet and listen carefully. ~/bups/bup_vet_books_cds_dvds$ ls */*/*selection* | grep passive ## Outlook (ext.duncan.potter@ef.com) → use firefox w/ latest login login: ext.duncan.potter@ef.com password: use microsoft authenticator on android enter code from chrome on laptop into android app confirm w/ pin 1333 ## teams 〆 off-line linux version lacks window sharing... https://www.microsoft.com/en-ww/microsoft-teams/log-in → use chrome login: duncanpotter@yandex.ru passwd: 99nacnud ### sound sharing → same workaround as skype pulseaudio recording → skype: input from → (was Built in audio) change to Monitor Built in audio ### break out rooms https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nq2pbPtMZGk #### Outlook Calendar → join meeting #### Breakout rooms Teams main menu → top right → Breakout Rooms (preview) right pane → ... menu (rename / move people around...) 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You can create meetings in any version of Teams, but you'll need Teams for Windows or Mac to create breakout rooms for your students. Students can join from any version of Teams. ### Anna Alekseeva They are not on EF pro (no online access), lately they have been working with different materials along with EF Efekta books. They surely covered material up to 8.2 living better and, now at 8.4 approximately. Alyona and Serafirma are the strong students in the group, and the group loves role play activities. A typical week looks like Monday vocab and grammar, Wednesday practice questions and role play activities - that is what they used to have. attendance sheet https://disk.yandex.ru/i/7nnvt4jB9VLMcA outline vpn highload vpn @ 100 roubles / month red shield vpn (peer2peer + designed to work under gvt pressure) https://www.atlassian.com/software/confluence pdf_file tmp_pdf/../../../bups/bup_vet_books_cds_dvds/business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_coursebook.pdf 20240521 roskom svoboda → check which paid vpn are worth using in Russia ]]> xml sbook_plugins/wordlist_generated_from_xml_clog_sbook_for_sbook_session.inc Kaspersky Lab Group #148 Yan Liberman yan.liberman@kaspersky.com 13yo daughter 18yo son b 1977 Yaroslav Karunny testing developer wants to become team lead in 2-3 yrs yaroslav.karunny@kaspersky.com Alexandra Nikolskaya alexandra.nikolskaya@kaspersky.com started as intern 4 yrs in KL 20240924 works for Yan now team lead Ramin Mikailov ramin.t.mikailov@kaspersky.com 20250130 10:10-11:30 2 active Collaboration 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 2.3 Changing an agreement pg 23 ex 8 vocab Unit 2.4 Collaboration Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.ru/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> Business Partner B2+ active textbook pg 24 ex 2 A B listening business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_audio_files/business_partner_b2_plus_coursebook_audio_007_2_01.mp3 pg 24 ex 3 A B listening business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_audio_files/business_partner_b2_plus_coursebook_audio_008_2_02.mp3 pg 24 ex 3 C listening business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_audio_files/business_partner_b2_plus_coursebook_audio_009_2_03.mp3 pg 24 ex 3 D speaking ]]> Southern US English pronunciation active textbook Promoting collaboration active textbook active textbook active textbook 20250128 10:10-11:30 2 active Renegotiation of an agreement 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 2.3 Changing an agreement pg 23 ex 7 A B vocab Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.ru/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> Business Partner B2+ Considering options active textbook Should you always try to come clean about your mistakes? ✓ acknowledge their misjudgement 〆look like amateurs pg 22 ex 3 B video option A business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_video_files/business_partner_b2_plus_video_unit2_lesson3_2.3.2.mp4 T / Cl How would you feel after such a meeting? ✓ appreciate your partner being transparent, especially when making a mistake 〆might not be filled with confidence option B business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_video_files/business_partner_b2_plus_video_unit2_lesson3_2.3.3.mp4 T / Cl How would you react to a project being more 'streamlined'? 〆may feel like a buzzword which is more positive than cheap or cost-effective ✓ agree that on further analysis, the project can be improved pg 22 ex 4 speaking ]]> Making affirmative choices active textbook What strategies can you use to renegotiate an agreement? ✓ focus on results rather than just one or other option → be more assertive when coming clean pg 22 ex 5 video business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_video_files/business_partner_b2_plus_video_unit2_lesson3_2.3.4.mp4 T / Cl What would you think if your partner announced they can't deliver what they had promised? 〆suspect they had a hidden agenda → depends if they can come up with a better solution = better admit encountering an obstacle & offering alternatives than just asking for so-called changes for the better pg 22 ex 6 speaking ]]> Renegotiation of an agreement active textbook What expressions can you use to renegotiate an agreement? T / Cl Drawing on your experience, is it always a good idea to try to come clean if you make a mistake? ✓ depends on the impact at company level ✓ might omit a mistake that is now irrelevant set for homework pg 23 ex 8 vocab ]]> Role play active textbook Would you be ready to give up Zorbing in exchange of a mudder race? visual visual pg 23 ex 9 A B roleplay → pg 134 student A → pg 133 student B ]]> upfront = direct, honest to be carried away = to be so excited about something that you do not control what you say or do; to lose self-control to fill with confidence = used to express that someone has an assured attitude about their skills, abilities, or understanding if the truth be told = used when you are giving your honest opinion or admitting something; to be honest, frankly speaking streamlined = having been made simpler and more efficient or effective to devise = to plan or invent (a complex procedure, system, or mechanism) by careful thought drawing on = using information or your knowledge of something to help you do something Zorbing (also known as globe-riding, sphereing, orbing) = recreation or sport of rolling downhill inside an orb, typically made of transparent plastic mudder race (tough ~) = series of obstacle and mud runs that will push your physical and mental limits without the pressure of competition. Builds a community through teamwork and overcoming obstacles, where stepping outside your comfort zone is the reward wasn't didn't look like a business conversation We counted (have added | summed up) all prices costs and decided that... A better strategy could be a mix of these two ones (OR a mix of both) ]]> 20250123 10:10-11:30 2 active Changing an agreement 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 2.3 Changing an agreement pg 21 ex 6 grammar pg 21 ex 7 A grammar Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.ru/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> Business Partner B2+ active textbook business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_audio_files/business_partner_b2_plus_coursebook_audio_041_P2_01.mp3 pg 114 ex 1 B listening business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_audio_files/business_partner_b2_plus_coursebook_audio_042_P2_02.mp3 pg 114 ex 2 3 listening ]]> active textbook set for homework pg 21 ex 6 grammar pg 21 ex 7 A B speaking ]]> active textbook ✓ too late to be addressed ✓ irrelevant or insignificant ✓ might damage your reputation (...) pg 22 ex 1 A B speaking T / Cl What is the issue at stake? (reminder from previous case study) 〆 their partner took the lead in the previous meeting → unrealistic expectations 〆only low margin pg 22 ex 2 video business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_video_files/business_partner_b2_plus_video_unit2_lesson3_2.3.1.mp4 pg 22 ex 3 A speaking (to be continued) ]]> to come clean = to tell the truth about something that you have been keeping secret amateur /ˈamətə,ˈamətʃə,ˌaməˈtəː/ = person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport, on an unpaid rather than a professional basis; person who is incompetent or inept at a particular activity to make making when a mistake can influence to people All professionals don't be aren't afraid to make mistakes I just understood the common general idea ]]> 20250121 10:10-11:30 2 active Cleft sentences 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 2.2 Kindness or success? Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> Business Partner B2+ quarterly_test_kasperskygroup148_20241212.xml Quarterly test (logs) active wip quarterly_test_logs test_log_AlexandraNikolskaya_20241208_1323_quarterly_test_kasperskygroup148_20241212.xml test_log_YanLiberman_20250108_1740_quarterly_test_kasperskygroup148_20241212.xml test_log_IaroslavKarunnyi_20250121_0014_quarterly_test_kasperskygroup148_20241212.xml 20191106-1800 Cleft sentences active grammar 20240607-0854 Reduced cleft sentences active grammar active textbook pg 21 ex 4 C grammar → pg 119 grammar reference: cleft sentences → pg 114 pronunciation bank: intonation in cleft sentences pg 21 ex 5 grammar ]]> wip active textbook business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_audio_files/business_partner_b2_plus_coursebook_audio_041_P2_01.mp3 pg 114 ex 1 B listening business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_audio_files/business_partner_b2_plus_coursebook_audio_042_P2_02.mp3 pg 114 ex 2 3 listening ]]> wip active textbook set for homework pg 21 ex 6 grammar pg 21 ex 7 A B speaking ]]> 20250116 10:10-11:30 2 active Kindness or success? 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 2.1 Manager or mentor? pg 19 ex 8 vocab Unit 2.2 Kindness or success? pg 20 ex 2 3 reading Why it can be cruel to be kind in the workplace Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> Business Partner B2+ active textbook ✓ probably not unless trade unions have a say → shouldn't be too kind pg 20 ex 1 lead in T / Cl What business cautionary tales do you know of? What have you learnt from them? ✓ Elon Musk's hostile take-over of Twitter, now known as X → market share dropped significantly pg 20 ex 2 3 reading Why it can be cruel to be kind in the workplace T / Cl Do you agree that managers can't show the same compassion as teammates may have for each other? Why / why not? ✓ responsible for the company's success ≠ accountable for employees' well-being Should you exude kindness at a job interview? ✓ expected feature of interpersonal skills → prepare support stories for behavioural questions ]]> to make hard calls = to take difficult decisions to exude = to display (an emotion etc.) freely or abundantly; to emit; to ooze out cautionary tale = genre of story that is told to warn the audience of a specific danger. Cautionary tales are written to teach a lesson or a general moral issue, normally to young children to cut the mustard = to come up to expectations; reach the required standard decency = honest, polite behaviour that follows accepted moral standards and shows respect for others to plunge = to move or make sb/sth move suddenly forwards and/or downwards; (of prices, temperatures, etc.) to decrease suddenly and quickly the time it wasn't (hasn't been) a step in the past back Most of claims complaints are about stability ]]> 20250114 10:10-11:30 2 active Effective mentoring within your company 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 2.1 Manager or mentor? pg 18 ex 6 vocab Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> Business Partner B2+ active textbook T / Cl Should you always be candid with your peers? Why / why not? ✓ build a climate of trust rather than mistrust How do mentoring skills evolve over time? ✓ people tend to show more compassion as they grow older ]]> active textbook T / Cl Do you work in a very inclusive corporate environment? ✓ many ethnic minorities ✓ different sexual orientations & religious convictions set for homework pg 19 ex 8 vocab ]]> active textbook Project: Writing guidelines for new mentors T / Cl Who was your best mentor? Why were they inspirational? ✓ created a circle of safety ✓ had best interests of employees at heart (...) pg 19 ex 10 A B speaking T / Cl Do you remember what any of your mentors may have learnt from their 2-way relationship with you? ✓ new approach to problem-solving ✓ latest technologies which hadn't been tested and deployed widely yet = evidence of mutual benefit pg 19 ex 10 C writing → prepare guidelines for effective mentoring ]]> to evolve (from sth) (into sth) = to develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complicated form; to develop sth in this way mistrust = feeling that you cannot trust sb/sth candid = saying what you think openly and honestly; not hiding your thoughts inclusion = fact of including sb/sth; the fact of being included inclusive = not excluding any of the parties or groups involved in something to have someone's best interests at heart = to genuinely care about someone's well-being and prioritise their needs and desires compassion compassionate ]]> 20250109 10:10-11:30 2 active Manager or mentor? 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 2 Give and take Unit 2.1 Manager or mentor? Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook quarterly test Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w by Friday 20241213 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> Business Partner B2+ active textbook ‘Being a giver♠ is not good for a 100-yard dash♣, but it’s valuable in a marathon.’ Adam Grant, U.S. author and professor at the University of Pennsylvania T / Cl When does it pay off to be considerate & supportive? ♣ 100-yard dash = 100-yard dash is a track and field sprint event of 100 yards (91.44 metres). It was part of the Commonwealth Games until 1970, and was included in the triathlon of the Olympics in 1904. It is not generally used in international events, replaced by the 100-metre sprint (109.36 yards). However, it is still occasionally run in the United States in certain competitions ♠ giver = someone who tends to provide support, help, or resources to others. Givers often prioritize the needs of others and find fulfilment in being generous and nurturing. They may feel a sense of purpose in helping others and may derive joy from acts of kindness ✓ it pays off to be generous in a long term situation 〆it's not always effective to take into consideration people's feelings when pushed for deadlines ]]> active textbook ✓ depends on the level of seniority of the mentor ≠ coaching! ✓ not everyone may have been trained to pass on knowledge effectively Have you ever experienced a situation when your mentor would not share sensitive information? ✓ only during the probation period pg 18 ex 1 lead in pg 18 ex 2 3 video business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_video_files/business_partner_b2_plus_video_unit2_lesson1_2.1.1.mp4 T / Cl Why shouldn't CEOs always try to call the shots? ✓ they may learn a lot more from their employees than just being a dictator → encourage divergent opinions & creative solutions What is the impact of CEOs being mentors rather just 'dictators'? ✓ being compassionate & nurturing attracts talent ✓ being candid & honest about plans encourages talent to come up with solutions → focus on common goals: the company's success & employee satisfaction → show that CEOs act in staff interest pg 18 ex 4 vocab pg 18 ex 5 speaking Lexical material: Giving back set for homework pg 18 ex 6 vocab ]]> 100-yard dash = track and field sprint event of 100 yards (91.44 metres). It was part of the Commonwealth Games until 1970, and was included in the triathlon of the Olympics in 1904. It is not generally used in international events, replaced by the 100-metre sprint (109.36 yards). However, it is still occasionally run in the United States in certain competitions giver = someone who tends to provide support, help, or resources to others. Givers often prioritize the needs of others and find fulfilment in being generous and nurturing. They may feel a sense of purpose in helping others and may derive joy from acts of kindness to call the shots = to take the initiative in deciding how something should be done compassionate = feeling or showing sympathy for people who are suffering nurturing = helping sb/sth to develop and be successful; having a feeling, an idea, a plan, etc. for a long time and encourage it to develop; care, encouragement and support given to sb/sth while they are growing to sneak a peek = to take the opportunity to have a quick look at something such as a film before it is officially available common general it's important for a team I would have been happy if I had been provided in provided with | given mentoring in at the beginning of my career There is a big chance risk that the task would be failed fail ]]> 20241226 10:10-11:30 2 active Reports - Summary findings 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 1.4 Dealing with questions pg 16 ex 1 A reading Summary findings Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook quarterly test Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w by Friday 20241213 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> Business Partner B2+ quarterly_test_kasperskygroup148_20241212.xml Quarterly test (logs) wip active quarterly_test_logs test_log_AlexandraNikolskaya_20241208_1323_quarterly_test_kasperskygroup148_20241212.xml active textbook ✓ fewer thanks to spellchecks What is the opposite of 'disagreement'? ✓ agreement → in agreement = preposition + noun pg 16 ex 1 A reading Summary findings Functional language: Reporting and summing up findings T / Cl What is stronger [indicate | confirm]? ✓ confirm → indicate ~ show pg 16 ex 2 A vocab T / Cl Which is correct? 1) The CEO announced a project that they are developing a new service 2) The CEO announced that they have a project to develop a new service 2) to announce (no object) + that + clause pg 16 ex 2 B grammar → pg 118 reporting verbs ]]> 1 pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png Reporting verbs and patterns Reporting customer surveys and comments active wip xml_multi_dd_row How can you report findings of a customer survey in an engaging way? → match the expressions with the definitions → describe a real-life or fictional situation with each expression ]]> 13 12 left are followed by an -ing form or a noun phrase always have an object
are followed by a preposition and an -ing form or a noun phrase can be used with (that) + clause
can be used with to + infinitive ]]> 1;2;3 4;5 6;7 8;9 10;11 12 are followed by an -ing form or a noun phrase admit, apologise for discuss, suggest always have an object
are followed by a preposition and an -ing form or a noun phrase thank (someone for) accuse (someone of) can be used with (that) + clause
can be used with to + infinitive tell ]]> active textbook → pg 126 table T / Cl Do customers admit being happy with lower quality to maintain current prices? ✓ the survey indicates that... pg 132 writing about a detailed survey pg 16 ex 3 C speaking ]]> typo = (informal) a small mistake in a typed or printed text to raise concern = to express or bring attention to worries, doubts, or objections regarding a specific issue, situation, or decision nevertheless = in spite of sth that you have just mentioned to indicate = to show that sth is true or exists; to be a sign of sth; to show that sth is possible or likely; to mention sth (to sb), especially in an indirect way; to point to; to make sb notice sb/sth, especially by pointing or moving your head; to give information; to represent information without using words; to give information in writing Nevertheless Although it is winter, there is little snow Nevertheless it is winter, nevertheless there is little snow ]]> 20241224 10:10-11:30 2 active Dealing with questions and resistance to change 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 1.4 Dealing with questions pg 14 ex 4 vocab Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook quarterly test Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w by Friday 20241213 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> Business Partner B2+ quarterly_test_kasperskygroup148_20241212.xml Quarterly test (logs) wip active quarterly_test_logs test_log_AlexandraNikolskaya_20241208_1323_quarterly_test_kasperskygroup148_20241212.xml active textbook ✓ consider discussing one-to-one with the manager pg 15 ex 4 vocab T / Cl When is it better to ignore angry questions? ✓ not to put oil on the smouldering fire = not to make things worse pg 15 ex 5 A B speaking pg 15 ex 6 A B C task → give a presentation → deal with questions from the audience ]]> redundant = not needed or useful; (of a person) without a job because there is no more work available for you in a company, to be made redundant from your job sensitive = (to sth) aware of and able to understand other people and their feelings; able to understand art, music and literature and to express yourself through them; easily upset or easily offended; that you have to treat with great care because it may offend people or make them angry; reacting quickly or more than usual to sth frustration (at / with sth) = feeling annoyed and impatient because you cannot do or achieve what you want; having no effect; not being satisfied; unable to be successful in a particular career to put oil on the smouldering fire = to refer to something which makes existing anger, conflict, emotion, etc., more intense for to interrupt you (OR Sorry for interrupting) It can be a long time to wait for somebody from IT ...if it makes sense for to you Do Can you remember remind me what company do you have work for? Let me call to Trump Could you write take my e-mail? We have to do it faster as fast as we can ]]> 20241219 10:10-11:30 2 active Choosing communication strategies 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 1.4 Dealing with questions pg 14 ex 4 vocab Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook quarterly test Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w by Friday 20241213 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> 2 pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png Choosing communication strategies active wip xml_multi_dd_row Would you know how to communicate under pressure? What different approaches can you choose depending on the context? 30 12 left 1;2 3;4;5 6;7;8;9 bla, bla, bla such and such ]]> 20241217 10:10-11:30 2 active Communication strategies 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 1.4 Dealing with questions pg 14 ex 4 vocab Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook quarterly test Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w by Friday 20241213 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook 1 Communication strategies active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png What communication strategies do you use to describe your achievements & goals? https://applypass.com/star-format-burned-out-faded-away/ → answer the questions ]]> https://applypass.com/star-format-burned-out-faded-away/ The Minto Pyramid Principle (aka the McKinsey’s Pyramid Principle) Minto Pyramid Principle, also referred to as the McKinsey’s Pyramid Principle, is a tool used to process and structure large amounts of information to convey a story, message or presentation without omitting important details. The principle of the McKinsey Pyramid is to cut to the chase in written texts or presentations. This ensures that the audience’s attention is captured and that a riveting story can be created that’s easy to remember and understand. https://www.toolshero.com/communication-skills/minto-pyramid-principle/ BLUF Bottom Line Up Front is basically the staff-and-above-level special: it’s extraordinary at shielding your counterpart from unnecessary details; you tell them the most important thing first, don’t make them wait til the end to hear why they should be listening at the beginning! This is the opposite approach of STAR, which often buries the lede https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BLUF_(communication) ]]> What is the STAR method? When do you use it? (S) Situation (T) Task (A) Action (R) Result = technique used by interviewers to gather all the relevant information about a specific capability that the job requires What typical mistakes could you make when using the STAR method? 〆may promote windbag answers 〆is reminiscent of a playbook → suggests filling up time (2-3min / qs) rather than focusing on relevance 〆doesn't allow a natural exchange with the interlocutor → may ignore follow-up questions → prefer a faster answer (to leave room for follow-up questions) windbag = person who talks too much, and does not say anything important or interesting playbook = set of rules, suggestions, or methods that are considered to be suitable for a particular activity, industry, job, etc In what other communicative situations could you use STAR? ✓ need to explain a challenge to a new audience from scratch → is probably not relevant when the situation is internal to an organisation ✓ report results at a presentation / webinar ✓ story telling Less is more?]]> ✓ focus on results → start with the conclusion ✓ provide only details to support your answer → invert the narrative progression from introduction (situation) to bottom-line first What is the Minto Pyramid (aka McKinsey Pyramid)? 1. answer, thesis or key point 2. arguments & main points 3. supporting details & ideas Minto Pyramid = effective communication tool to quickly and clearly communicate complex issues to busy business executives. Developed in 1987 by Barbara Minto, a McKinsey consultant, and is used not only by McKinsey but by most top consulting firms What is BLUF? ✓ Bottom Line Up Front ✓ relevant to senior staff & management levels = busy, time-constrained, or overloaded with lots of information → shields counterpart from unnecessary details ✓ tell the most important thing first → don’t make audience wait for the end = understand the rationale from the start → relevant to presentations ✓ don't give empty instructions = if they need to read you, explain why at the beginning 20241212 10:10-11:30 2 active Dealing with questions 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 Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook quarterly test Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w by Friday 20241213 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> Business Partner B2+ quarterly_test_kasperskygroup148_20241212.xml Quarterly test (logs) wip active quarterly_test_logs test_log_AlexandraNikolskaya_20241208_1323_quarterly_test_kasperskygroup148_20241212.xml active textbook ✓ each often require different skills → rehearse both parts carefully without sounding too mechanical 〆answering questions might be disruptive --> pg 14 ex 1 speaking ]]> 1 Dealing with questions active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png What do you find more challenging: delivering a presentation or answering questions? How do you prepare for questions? Is it possible to anticipate questions from the audience? ✓ learn who you audience are → build the presentation around the participants' needs = customer-centred approach How do you respond to questions to which you don't know the answer? ✓ be honest → suggest providing an answer at a later occasion ✓ bluff → require confirmation/authorisation from your manager to disclose sensitive information 〆don't ignore or change topics as if you hadn't heard the question Should you follow up off-topic questions? Why/why not? ✓ explain why it is a digression → enquire how it is relevant to the person ✓ welcome the opportunity to broaden the scope → politely suggest including this topic into the next presentation ✓ keep control of the presentation → remind of timing and narrative sequence (plan) What if your findings or objectives are challenged by the audience? ✓ ask for evidence supporting their opinion → engage in the discussion in a constructive way e.g. focus on how this can help your project How do you answer several questions coming at the same time? ✓ make sure it doesn't happen → set clear rules at the beginning ✓ mute participants by default → ask to raise their hands when they want to ask about sth How would you deal with a question you have already explained or you will address later? ✓ start with a clear plan of the presentation / agenda ✓ signpost each part → ensure audience understand: where you come from where you are now where you are going to ✓ add a timeline at the bottom of each slide active textbook pg 14 ex 3 A B listening business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_audio_files/business_partner_b2_plus_coursebook_audio_005_1_05.mp3 T / Cl When is changing topics quickly a good idea? ✓ you don't know the answer ✓ off-topic ✓ controversial (...) pg 14 ex 3 C listening business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_audio_files/business_partner_b2_plus_coursebook_audio_006_1_06.mp3 pg 14 ex 3 D speaking ]]> hedging = avoiding giving a direct answer to a question or promising to support a particular idea, etc with yourself alone All people in the auditory audience forget about... The speaker can easier forget more easily if... ]]> 20241210 10:10-11:30 2 active Using leading and open questions to effect 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 pg 13 ex 7 A B vocab Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook quarterly test Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w by Friday 20241213 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> Business Partner B2+ active textbook pg 13 ex 8 speaking → practise open & leading questions → recycle expressions from pg 13 ex 7 A vocab ]]> active textbook business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_audio_files/business_partner_b2_plus_coursebook_audio_040_P1_02.mp3 ]]> active textbook → pg 126 pair A (events company) → pg 129 pair B (client) pg 13 ex 9 C speaking → practise opening & leading questions pg 13 ex 9 D role play ]]> for to take part in our conference Of course, we can offer you (provide you with)a catering You want to have some party, isn't don't you? ]]> 20241205 10:10-11:30 2 active Carrying out a needs analysis 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 Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> Business Partner B2+ active textbook ✓ asking the right questions → lead the discussion into a given direction pg 12 ex 1 A B lead in T / Cl Are leading questions necessarily manipulative or dishonest? ✓ directional questions guide the person to the desired answer ✓ may stop you from thinking of alternatives = relevant technique in the negotiation process ≠ dishonest but arguably manipulative What kind of questions do you want to ask when negotiating? ✓ leading questions → make people think they are choosing = you are actually in control pg 12 ex 2 video business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_video_files/business_partner_b2_plus_video_unit1_lesson3_1.3.1.mp4 T / Cl How would you convince a prospective customer to choose a venue of your choice for their event? ✓ ask leading questions pg 12 ex 3 A speaking T / Cl What kind of questions will you need in the following options? option A ✓ start with open questions ✓ follow-up with leading questions = more cunning approach option B ✓ leading questions pg 12 ex 3 B video option A business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_video_files/business_partner_b2_plus_video_unit1_lesson3_1.3.2.mp4 T / Cl How successful was this option? 〆lack of control 〆uncertainty about how to satisfy expectations with the given budget → shouldn't have agreed to all demands option B business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_video_files/business_partner_b2_plus_video_unit1_lesson3_1.3.3.mp4 T / Cl How successful was this option? ✓ no real choice = just selling a solution pg 12 ex 4 speaking Functional language: Leading questions to control a negotiation pg 12 ex 5 video business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_video_files/business_partner_b2_plus_video_unit1_lesson3_1.3.4.mp4 T / Cl What option was more successful? option A ✓ Meghan doesn't need to worry whether her requests are costly or feasible → reminiscent of brainstorming 〆might lead to a costly offer she's not prepared for ✓ option B = Prisha & David demonstrate smart control (Meghan doesn't feel controlled) → will probably lead to an offer more within her budget & satisfactory expectations anyway ! option B might be less realistic in the real world Meghan would have shown more critical thinking... pg 12 ex 6 reflection ]]> fierce = (especially of people or animals) angry and aggressive in a way that is frightening; (especially of actions or emotions) showing strong feelings or a lot of activity, often in a way that is violent tidy profit = (informal) large amount of money to go for = to accept; to give an affirmative reply to; to respond favourably to zip lining = act of sliding down a zip line (long thick wire attached between two points, one higher than the other, that you can move along quickly while hanging from a small wheel), as entertainment or as a way of travelling above and across something caterer = person or company whose job is to provide food and drinks at a business meeting or for a special occasion such as a wedding 20241203 10:10-11:30 2 active Tag questions 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 pg 11 ex 11 grammar Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> Business Partner B2+ 20200131-0916 Tag questions active grammar active textbook business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_audio_files/business_partner_b2_plus_coursebook_audio_004_1_04.mp3 T / Cl Why would question tags all have a falling intonation? ✓ rhetorical questions to confirm findings → secondary research ≠ diagnostic questions for a focus group When would question tags have a rising intonation? ✓ in primary research → open questions to collect information = you don't know the answer pg 11 ex 9 B grammar → pg 114 pronunciation ]]> active textbook business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_audio_files/business_partner_b2_plus_coursebook_audio_039_P1_01.mp3 pg 114 ex 3 speaking ]]> active textbook pg 11 ex 11 grammar pg 11 ex 12 A B speaking ]]> Do you have heard something about our colleagues, haven't you? I think everybody knows this reason, do don't they? Is the salary more great greater | better than in our previous company? If you have some job offer | vacancy I will join to you ]]> 20241128 10:10-11:30 2 active Working with a focus group 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 pg 9 ex 8 vocab Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> Business Partner B2+ active textbook ✓ collect diverse feedback 〆probably only marketeers can create the need for new products pg 10 ex 1 speaking Lexical material: Focus groups pg 10 ex 2 vocab Functional language: Moderating focus groups T / Cl Have you ever been a moderator? Would you like to? Why / Why not? ✓ manage people ✓ encourage participants to voice their opinion even if different ✓ achieve consensus pg 10 ex 3 A B listening business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_audio_files/business_partner_b2_plus_coursebook_audio_001_1_01.mp3 pg 10 ex 4 listening business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_audio_files/business_partner_b2_plus_coursebook_audio_002_1_02.mp3 pg 10 ex 5 speaking T / Cl Would you use this app to make healthy food choices? ✓ if you were in a district with many restaurants around your workplace ✓ provided it indeed featured decent food at a reasonable price pg 10 ex 6 listening business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_audio_files/business_partner_b2_plus_coursebook_audio_003_1_03.mp3 pg 10 ex 7 vocab T / Cl What extra features would you need? ✓ bookmarks for favourite dishes ✓ search engine per cuisine, calories, price... pg 10 ex 8 speaking ]]> to pinpoint = to find and show the exact position of sb/sth or the exact time that sth happened; to be able to give the exact reason for sth or to describe sth exactly convenience = quality of being useful, easy or suitable for sb; something that is useful and can make things easier or quicker to do, or more comfortable canteen = (especially BrE) place where food and drink are served in a factory, a school, etc; small container used by soldiers, travellers, etc. for carrying water or other liquid appealing = attractive or interesting expectation = belief that sth will happen because it is likely in down-town (= AmEn OR in the town centre = BrEn) ]]> 20241126 10:10-11:30 2 active Business Partner B2 Plus | Market research methods 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 Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> Business Partner B2+ active textbook ✓ in supermarkets, on the phone... → address a large part of the population = survey ✓ usually consist of rather straightforward questions → collect statistical data that is easier to segregate ✓ in a focus group = in-depth research Do you believe market research can really help companies understand their customers better? ✓ obtain feedback → improve products ✓ anticipate trends (...) Should you be too categorical when doing market research? 〆probably not If we knew what we were doing, it wouldn't be called research A.Einstein pg 8 ex 1 speaking T / Cl Are companies only interested in understanding how much people are willing to spend? ✓ not any more ✓ be more efficient when designing & selling Lexical material: Primary vs secondary (aka desk) research pg 8 ex 2 3 video business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_video_files/business_partner_b2_plus_video_unit1_lesson1_1.1.1.mp4 pg 8 ex 4 video business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_video_files/business_partner_b2_plus_video_unit1_lesson1_1.1.1.mp4 T / Cl Which is more valuable: primary or secondary research? ✓ depends on the stage of development of the product = life cycle of the product pg 8 ex 5 speaking Lexical material: Market research pg 8 ex 6 A B vocab pg 9 ex 7 vocab set for homework pg 9 ex 8 vocab pg 9 ex 9 speaking ]]> active textbook Functional language: Designing qualitative vs quantitative surveys pg 9 ex 10 B C project T / Cl What typical question can you ask a focus group to gauge the viability of your product? ✓ how much you would you pay for this product? pg 9 ex 10 D project ]]> in-depth = very thorough and detailed primary research = gathering data that has not been collected before. Methods to collect it can include interviews, surveys, observations or any type of research that you go out and collect yourself desk research | secondary research = research method that involves compiling existing data sourced from a variety of channels. This includes internal sources (e.g.in-house research) or, more commonly, external sources (such as government statistics, organisational bodies, and the internet) focus group = small group of people, specially chosen to represent different social classes, etc., who are asked to discuss and give their opinions about a particular subject. The information obtained is used by people doing market research, for example about new products or for a political party quantitative = connected with the amount or number of sth rather than with how good it is qualitative = connected with how good sth is, rather than with how much of it there is respondent = person who answers questions, especially in a survey gauge /ɡeɪdʒ/ = instrument for measuring the amount or level of sth viable = that can be done; that will be successful sample size = number of people used by researchers to get the information they need do make our life more protective safer ]]> 20241121 10:10-11:30 2 active Astronaut returns from space younger than his twin By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English File 4th edition upper intermediate, Oxford University Press Unit 1 & 2 Revise and check pg 25 ex B reading Astronaut returns from space younger than his twin English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> English File 4th edition B2 active textbook ✓ travel to space affects blood pressure, muscles... → might uncover new physical opportunities pg 25 ex A speaking pg 25 ex B reading Astronaut returns from space younger than his twin pg 25 ex C listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_2.25.mp3 T / Cl Why would you be asked who your favourite superhero is? ✓ to assess your creativity & reaction to unexpected situations ✓ to find out what qualities you value in someone e.g. imagination, force or intellectual skills ✓ conduct a so-called 'extreme interview' e.g. Would you rather fight a horse-sized duck or a hundred duck-sized horses? ]]> 20241119 10:10-11:30 2 active Huit Jeans By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English File 4th edition upper intermediate, Oxford University Press Unit 1 & 2 Revise and check pg 24 ex A B grammar English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> English File 4th edition B2 active textbook ✓ insist on the quality & durability ✓ suggest it won't shrink after washing ✓ don't set too low a starting price → keep a margin to be able to bargain pg 23 ex 6 A B writing T / Cl Have you got a favourite brand of jeans? ✓ Lewis (...) What makes a pair of jeans fashionable? Have you ever bleached jeans yourself to make them more unique? ✓ quality ✓ hand-made ✓ eco-friendly e.g. durable & recyclable materials ✓ socially responsible e.g. creating / maintaining jobs pg 23 ex 7 A B video english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_listening_video/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_video_listening_2b_special_jeans.mp4 T / Cl Would you buy a pair of jeans because they are unique and hand-made? ✓ probably also depends on price ✓ support the brand pg 23 ex 7 C speaking T / Cl Do you accept fast fashion culture? 〆disagree with the throw-away culture ]]> active textbook pg 24 ex A B vocab T / Cl If something is too tight, it doesn't [fit | suit] you ✓ it doesn't fit you fit → size suit → appearance pg 24 ex C vocab pg 24 ex D E vocab ]]> bad-tempered = often angry; in an angry mood absent-minded = tending to forget things, perhaps because you are not thinking about what is around you, but about sth else tight-fisted = not willing to spend or give much money; mean, stingy swollen = (of a part of the body) larger than normal, especially as a result of a disease or an injury bandage = strip of fabric used for tying around a part of the body that has been hurt in order to protect or support it to bandage sth (up) = to wrap a bandage around a part of the body in order to protect it because it is injured to faint = to become unconscious when not enough blood is going to your brain, usually because of the heat, a shock, etc vulnerable = weak and easily hurt physically or emotionally long-haul = involving the transport of goods or passengers over long distances implication = consequence; последствие to be bothered (about sb/sth) (especially BrE) = to think that sb/sth is important in mint condition = in brand-new condition, almost new, unworn; в отличном состоянии to shrink = to become smaller, especially when washed in water that is too hot; to make clothes, fabric, etc. smaller in this way; усаживаться (о ткани); усесть to sew /'səu/ = to fasten, join, etc., by making stitches with a needle and thread or a sewing-machine; to make a garment etc by sewing to bleach /bli:tʃ/ = to make sth white or pale by a chemical process or by the effect of sunlight; to become white or pale in this way bleach = хлорная известь; белизна crease = untidy line that is made in fabric or paper when it is pressed or crushed; отутюженная складка на брюках to get over = to recover for to this situation (OR they are trustworthy | fair to you | honest about it) They sew jeans that are probably more suit suited to me I prefer to avoid them at all altogether I'm also first looking about for something comfortable and good-looking for me ]]> 20241114 10:10-11:30 2 active Clothes and fashion By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English File 4th edition upper intermediate, Oxford University Press Unit 2 B Act your age pg 153 ex 2 A vocab pg 153 ex 3 A vocab English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> English File 4th edition B2 active textbook pg 153 ex 2 B listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_2.19.mp3 pg 153 ex 3 A vocab pg 153 ex 3 B listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_2.20.mp3 T / Cl What can you do if you spill wine on a shirt? ✓ press salt against the stained, damp fabric ✓ cover the stain entirely with salt ✓ press the crystals against the damp fabric → salt will absorb much of the wine and help to lift the stain ✓ repeat soaking and blotting the stain as necessary ✓ brush off the salt crystals to see how much of the stain is left ]]> active textbook pg 22 ex 4 B listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_2.21.mp3 pg 22 ex 4 C listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_2.22.mp3 pg 22 ex 4 D speaking ]]> active textbook ✓ older women try to dress younger than they are ✓ younger men tend to dress up to look more serious & older pg 22 ex 5 A speaking pg 23 ex 5 B C listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_2.23.mp3 T / Cl Do you know of any fashion rules? ✓ don't wear white trainers with a suit ✓ don't wear more than 3 colours simultaneously (...) pg 22 ex 5 D vocab pg 23 ex 5 E listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_2.24.mp3 T / Cl Would you buy second-hand clothes? Why / why not? ✓ cheaper ✓ greater choice of styles e.g. vintage pg 23 ex 5 F speaking ]]> blazer = jacket, not worn with matching trousers, often showing the colours or badge of a club, school, team, etc chinos /ˈtʃiːnoʊ/ = informal trousers made from strong woven cotton to carry something off = to succeed in doing or achieving something difficult weared worn by anyone It's really important how do you feel It costs expensive much OR It is expensive ]]> 20241112 10:10-11:30 2 active Can the same clothes work for all ages? By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English File 4th edition upper intermediate, Oxford University Press Unit 2 B Act your age pg 22 ex 3 B reading Can the same clothes work for all ages? pg 22 ex 3 D vocab → pg 153 Vocab Bank English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> English File 4th edition B2 active textbook 〆fashionable items can get expensive → dress in a trendy way if you can afford it Do you wear clothes that used to belong to your parents? Why / why not? ✓ only garments which are needed only on special occasions e.g. dark suit for a funeral ✓ elegant items of quality which are timeless pg 22 ex 3 A vocab pg 22 ex 3 B reading Can the same clothes work for all ages? pg 22 ex 3 C speaking pg 22 ex 3 D vocab → pg 153 Vocab Bank ]]> active textbook ✓ probably loose If you need to dress up for a party, what will you wear? ✓ Hawaiian shirt pg 153 ex 1 A vocab T / Cl When would you wear a hoodie? ✓ after working out pg 153 ex 1 B listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_2.17.mp3 T / Cl Do you occasionally wear a linen suit at work? ✓ for a presentation or meeting pg 153 ex 1 C vocab T / Cl When did you last wear a bow tie? ✓ at a wedding party pg 153 ex 1 D listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_2.18.mp3 ]]> wardrobe /ˈwɔ:drəub/ = large movable or built-in cupboard with rails, shelves, hooks, etc., for storing clothes; person's entire stock of clothes see-through = (of fabric) very thin so that you can see through it polo-neck | turtleneck = sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar trainers (BrE) | sneaker (AmEn) = shoes that you wear for sports or as a piece of informal clothing patterned = (with sth) decorated with a pattern checked = having a pattern of squares, usually of two colours plain = not decorated or complicated; simple Hawaiian /hə'waiən/ = of or relating to Hawaii or its people or language hoodie | hoody = type of sweatshirt with a hood that, when worn up, covers most of the head and neck, and sometimes the face linen = fabric made from flax, used to make high quality clothes, sheets, etc flax = threads from the stem of the flax plant, used to make linen fabric = material made by weaving wool, cotton, silk, etc., used for making clothes, curtains, etc. and for covering furniture suede /'sweid/ = soft leather with a surface like VELVET on one side, used especially for making clothes and shoes Lycra = elastic polyurethane fibre or fabric used esp. for close-fitting sports clothing cardigan = knitted woollen jacket, usually with no collar and fastened with buttons at the front denim = strong cotton fabric that is usually blue and is used for making clothes, especially jeans waistcoat = short piece of clothing with buttons down the front but no sleeves, usually worn over a shirt and under a jacket, often forming part of a man's suit bow tie /boʊ tai/ = man's tie that ties in a bow neat = (of people) liking to keep things tidy and in order; looking tidy or doing things in a tidy way; small, with a pleasing shape or appearance; simple but clever caries | dental ~ | tooth decay = decay and crumbling of a tooth or bone anaesthetic = drug that makes a person or an animal unable to feel anything, especially pain, either in the whole body or in a part of the body (to be under an ~) anaesthesia /ˌænɪsˈθi:zjə/ = use of anaesthetic during medical operations mink = small wild animal with thick shiny fur, a long body and short legs. Mink are often kept on farms for their fur; skin and shiny brown fur of the mink, used for making expensive coats, etc e.g. a mink jacket; coat or jacket made of mink neatly neat It's does not cost much ]]> 20241107 10:10-11:30 2 active Using adjectives as nouns, adjectives order By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English File 4th edition upper intermediate, Oxford University Press Unit 2 B Act your age pg 135 ex A B grammar English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> English File 4th edition B2 active textbook pg 21 ex 2 B grammar → pg 135 grammar bank 2 B ]]> 20191105-1626 Order of adjectives active grammar 20191105-1703 Order of adjectives (mindmap) active textbook order of adjectives mindmap.png adjectives_mindmap.pdf ]]> active textbook ]]> active textbook ]]> Dutch = of, relating to, or associated with the Netherlands cuisine /kwi:ˈzi:n/ = style or method of cooking, esp. of a particular country or establishment the deaf = people who cannot hear generous (with sth) = giving or willing to give freely; given freely Braille /'breil/ = system of printing for blind people in which the letters of the alphabet and the numbers are printed as raised dots that can be read by touching them magnificent = extremely attractive and impressive; deserving praise leather = material made by removing the hair or fur from animal skins and preserving the skins using special processes; кожа as you as you do (Just) as you (do) I disagree as you People can be disagreed disagree with this Oh no, it's bullshit rubbish | nonsense ]]> 20241105 10:10-11:30 2 active Act your age By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English File 4th edition upper intermediate, Oxford University Press Unit 2 B Act your age pg 21 ex 1 D reading pg 20 The joy of the age-gap friendship English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> English File 4th edition B2 active textbook ✓ many traits of character remain despite seniority ✓ people enjoy ability to stay young & dynamic thanks to better health care ✓ generations probably mix more than in the past ✓ coaching & mentoring have become common practice pg 20 ex 1 A B C speaking pg 21 ex 1 D reading pg 20 The joy of the age-gap friendship pg 21 ex 1 E speaking pg 21 ex 1 F speaking T / Cl Is friendship among men the same as friendship among women? ✓ both have common interests but in different topics 〆intellectual conversations vs more physical activities pg 21 ex 1 G speaking → pg 107 student A → pg 111 student B pg 20 ex 1 H vocab T / Cl Who do you look up to? Are they close friends? Does their age matter? ✓ coach / mentor at work ✓ inspirational leaders e.g. Michelle Obama pg 21 ex 1 I speaking ]]> glamorous /'glæmə:əs/ = especially attractive and exciting, and different from ordinary things or people entrepreneur /ˌɔntrəprəˈnə:/ = person who makes money by starting or running businesses, especially when this involves taking financial risks to cheer sb up = to give someone a feeling of happiness to click = to become friends with sb at once to hit it off = to have a good friendly relationship with sb to persuade /pəˈsweɪd/ = to convince to counsel = to listen to and give support or professional advice to sb who needs help; to advise sb to do sth ignorant (of / about sth) = lacking knowledge or information about sth; not educated to take sides = to express support for someone in a disagreement couldn't care less = used to say, often rudely, that you do not think that sb/sth is important or worth worrying about to look up to sb = to admire or respect sb will had not read the text In common general I agree with... I can't remember some actions which call my admire to provoked some admiration for him ]]> Dilys /ˈdɪlɪs/ Sian | Shahn /ʃɑːn/ 20241031 10:10-11:30 2 active Confessions of a cyberchondriac By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English File 4th edition upper intermediate, Oxford University Press Unit 2 A Doctor, doctor! pg 18 ex 5 B reading pg 19 Confessions of a cyberchondriac pg 18 ex 5 C vocab English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> English File 4th edition B2 active textbook 〆unable to distinguish symptoms e.g. identify different kinds of rash pg 18 ex 5 A speaking pg 18 ex 5 B reading pg 19 Confessions of a cyberchondriac pg 18 ex 5 C vocab T / Cl Have you ever googled the internet because you thought you had some life-threatening illness? 〆no, unless you are a cyberchondriac Do you believe in miracle cures? 〆believe more in medical technologies pg 19 ex 5 D vocab T / Cl Were you aware that answers to queries on the internet may be right but are not ranked per frequency? ✓ no discrimination between common and rare conditions pg 19 ex 5 E speaking T / Cl Do you worry about anything in particular about your health? ✓ cholesterol level pg 19 ex 6 writing → pg 115 writing an informal e-mail ]]> active textbook 〆not really pg 115 ex 1 A reading An informal e-mail Lexical material: Informal language for an e-mail (opening expressions, responding to news, closing expressions) pg 115 ex 1 B C vocab pg 115 ex 1 D E writing → write an informal e-mail → recycle expressions from pg 115 ex 1 C useful language ]]> cyberchondriac = person who compulsively searches the internet for information about symptoms of illness open-heart surgery = medical operation on the heart, during which the patient's blood is kept flowing by a machine chest = top part of the front of the body, between the neck and the stomach consolation = person or thing that makes you feel better when you are unhappy or disappointed ECG = abbreviation for 'electrocardiogram' (a medical test that measures and records electrical activity of the heart) miracle cure = successful treatment for an illness that was thought impossible to cure under the weather = in bad health or low spirits scare stories = exaggerated reports in the news that make people worry remedy = way of dealing with or improving an unpleasant or difficult situation; treatment or medicine to cure a disease or reduce pain that is not very serious life-threatening = sth which could kill you ulcer /ˈʌlsə/ = sore area on the outside of the body or on the surface of an organ inside the body which is painful and may bleed or produce a poisonous substance liver = large organ in the body that produces bile and cleans the blood bile /'bail/ = greenish brown liquid with a bitter unpleasant taste that is produced by the liver to help the body to deal with fats, and that comes into your mouth when you vomit with an empty stomach hyphen = mark ( - ) used to join two words together to make a new one, as in back-up, or to show that a word has been divided between the end of one line and the beginning of the next will be are | get | feel better soon Sorry that I don't be haven't been (OR kept) in touch with you for a while Tell me how did you spend spent your trip in... I hope that this letter will catch reaches you ]]> 20241029 10:10-11:30 2 active Present perfect simple and continuous By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English File 4th edition upper intermediate, Oxford University Press Unit 2 A Doctor, doctor! pg 18 ex 4 D grammar → pg 134 grammar bank 2 A English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> English File 4th edition B2 active textbook english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_2.09.mp3 T / Cl What kind of people take their temperature 5-6 times in just half a day? ✓ a hypochondriac = such people can be a pain in the neck Do you know anyone who might be a hypochondriac? What can you do to calm such people? ✓ avoid self-diagnosis based on information from the internet pg 18 ex 4 B listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_2.10.mp3 ]]> 20201029-1614 Past simple and present perfect continuous active grammar active textbook english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_2.11.mp3 pg 18 ex 4 D grammar → pg 134 grammar bank 2 A ]]> active textbook pg 134 ex B grammar bank 2 A ]]> active textbook ]]> tumour (benign | malignant ~) = mass of cells growing in or on a part of the body where they should not, usually causing medical problems pain in the neck = something or someone that causes trouble; source of unhappiness supplement /ˈsʌplɪmənt/ = thing that is added to sth else to improve or complete it vitamin / dietary supplements = vitamins and other foods eaten in addition to what you usually eat allergic allergy They had a conversation about how much many times he called came I never have never been had an allergic reaction yet ]]> 20241024 10:10-11:30 2 active Giving & receiving first aid By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English File 4th edition upper intermediate, Oxford University Press Unit 2 A Doctor, doctor! pg 152 ex 3 A vocab English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> English File 4th edition B2 active textbook ✓ sick = vomit (BrEn) ✓ feel sick = want to vomit (BrEn) = also feel ill (AmEn) If you carry a heavy rucksack on your back when hiking in the mountains your back [hurts | aches]? ✓ aches = long, continuous pain 〆hurt = usually stronger, especially sudden pg 16 ex 1 D speaking pg 17 ex 2 A pronunciation pg 17 ex 2 B listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_2.05.mp3 pg 17 ex 2 C pronunciation pg 17 ex 2 D pronunciation → pg 166 167 sound bank pg 17 ex 2 E listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_2.05.mp3 ]]> active textbook ✓ just make sure the person doesn't hurt themselves pg 17 ex 3 A speaking pg 17 ex 3 B listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_2.07.mp3 T / Cl What does it mean if you can't feel someone's pulse? = could be a stroke → paramedics should try a cardiac massage pg 17 ex 3 C D listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_2.08.mp3 pg 17 ex 3 E speaking T / Cl Would you like to work as a paramedic? ✓ helping people may feel v. rewarding 〆might have to look after drunk people ]]> syringe /sə:'indʒ/ = plastic or glass tube with a long hollow needle that is used for putting drugs, etc. into a person's body or for taking a small amount of blood from a person; шприц seizure (epileptic ~) = sudden attack of apoplexy etc., a stroke stretcher = framework of two poles with canvas etc. between, for carrying sick, injured, or dead persons in a lying position to trip over sth = to catch your foot on sth and fall or almost fall paramedic = person whose job is to help people who are sick or injured, but who is not a doctor or a nurse scruffy = untidy or dirty; грязный; неаккуратный; неухоженный nothing doing nothing ]]> 20241022 10:10-11:30 2 active Doctor, doctor By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English File 4th edition upper intermediate, Oxford University Press Unit 2 A Doctor, doctor! pg 16 ex 1 A reading Medical myths or first-aid facts? English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> English File 4th edition B2 active textbook ✓ if you have a driving licence you should! pg 16 ex 1 A reading Medical myths or first-aid facts? pg 16 ex 1 B speaking → pg 106 student A → pg 111 student B T / Cl Would you help someone if you weren't confident you are doing the right thing? ✓ statistics in the US show more people die of wrong assistance than lack of any 1st aid at all pg 16 ex 1 C vocab → pg 152 vocab bank Illnesses & injuries ]]> active textbook pg 152 ex 1 B listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_2.01.mp3 pg 152 ex 1 C vocab pg 152 ex 1 D listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_2.02.mp3 T / Cl What do you do when you feel dizzy? ✓ eat sth sweet Are viral infections more common in bigger cities? ✓ greater mix of populations due to migration ✓ proximity in public transport pg 152 ex 2 A vocab pg 152 ex 2 B listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_2.03.mp3 T / Cl Have you ever had any stitches? ✓ when a plaster wasn't enough to heal a large wound Lexical material: Phrasal verbs connected with illness pg 152 ex 3 A vocab pg 152 ex 3 B listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_2.04.mp3 T / Cl Have you ever passed out? ✓ after having problems with low blood pressure What can you do to get over flu faster? ✓ drink warm beverages ✓ stay warm ✓ inhale various medicines ]]> damp = slightly wet, often in a way that is unpleasant to sprain = to injure a joint in your body, especially your wrist or ankle, by suddenly twisting it to pinch = to take a piece of sb's skin between your thumb and first finger and squeeze hard, especially to hurt the person bandage = strip of fabric used for tying around a part of the body that has been hurt in order to protect or support it to bandage sth (up) = to wrap a bandage around a part of the body in order to protect it because it is injured to choke (on sth) = to be unable to breathe because the passage to your lungs is blocked or you cannot get enough air; to make sb unable to breathe; (with sth) to be unable to speak normally especially because of strong emotion; to make sb feel too emotional to speak normally lukewarm = slightly warm rash = area of red spots on a person's skin, caused by an illness or a reaction to sth swollen = (of a part of the body) larger than normal, especially as a result of a disease or an injury sore = if a part of your body is sore, it is painful, and often red, especially because of infection or because a muscle has been used too much diarrhoea /ˌdaɪəˈrɪə/ = illness in which waste matter is emptied from the bowels much more frequently than normal, and in liquid form to faint = to become unconscious when not enough blood is going to your brain, usually because of the heat, a shock, etc blister = swelling on the surface of the skin that is filled with liquid and is caused, for example, by rubbing or burning flu (influenza) = infectious disease like a very bad cold, that causes fever, pains and weakness dizzy = feeling as if everything is spinning around you and that you are not able to balance consciousness = state of being able to use your senses and mental powers to understand what is happening antihistamine /,ænti:'histəmən/ = competes with histamine at one of the three types of histamine receptors, preventing allergic attacks (see allergy) or inflammation. Some antihistamines also prevent motion sickness and vertigo. Drowsiness is a frequent side effect prawn = any of various marine crustaceans, resembling a shrimp but usu. larger to pass out = to faint to come round = to become conscious again to get over = to recover to come down with flu = to be to throw up = to vomit, to be sick heartburn /ˈhɑ:tbə:n/ = burning sensation in the chest resulting from indigestion to gargle /ˈɡɑ:ɡl/ = to wash (one's mouth and throat), esp. for medicinal purposes, with a liquid kept in motion by breathing through it; промывать; сплюнуть stitch = short piece of thread, etc. that doctors use to sew the edges of a wound together cough /kɔf/ 20241017 10:10-11:30 2 active The conversation By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English File 4th edition upper intermediate, Oxford University Press Unit 1 B It's a mystery pg 15 ex 2 vocab English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> English File 4th edition B2 active textbook ✓ rather formal Expressions will sound more [Latin | Anglo-Saxon]? ✓ Latin (or Greek) e.g. medical & legal terms pg 15 ex 2 vocab pg 15 ex 3 A B video The conversation english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_colloquial_english_video/ef4e_upperint_ce1_conversation.mp4 T / Cl Would you pad things out in your CV? ✓ exaggerate only a few things which are not essential for the job → be prepared to learn pg 15 ex 3 C speaking pg 15 ex 3 D video english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_colloquial_english_video/ef4e_upperint_ce1_conversation_extracts_d.mp4 pg 15 ex 3 E video english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_colloquial_english_video/ef4e_upperint_ce1_conversation_extracts_e.mp4 T / Cl Have you ever got caught out lying? What happened? ✓ exaggerated experience in a given field 〆needed extra time to find a relevant solution → failed to provide timely expertise pg 15 ex 3 F speaking ]]> to commence = to begin to happen; to begin sth to announce = to tell people sth officially, especially about a decision, plans, etc; HELP NOTE You cannot 'announce somebody something' → you announce sth to sb | you announce that to exaggerate = to make sth seem longer, better, worse or more important than it really is essential (to / for sth) | ~ (to do sth) | ~ (that ...) = completely necessary; extremely important in a particular situation or for a particular activity; vital outright = later complete and total; in a direct way and without trying to hide anything; clearly and completely aware of = knowing that something exists, or having knowledge or experience of a particular thing to pad sth out = to exaggerate, to embellish, make look better by adding details; раздувать (штаты и т. п.) emphatic = used to give emphasis with in different ways ... because you can lost lose your job If the company have has a policy like (OR such as) you should... On the other side hand if you have necessary skills You can answer for to the questions in a manner that shows you're the smartest It depends on the department you want to work for ]]> 20241015 10:10-11:30 2 active Talking about getting a job - Colloquial English By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English File 4th edition upper intermediate, Oxford University Press Unit 1 B It's a mystery (no new homework) English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> English File 4th edition B2 active textbook 〆probably not → won't get invited to join again What is worse: working with absent-minded or narrow-minded colleagues? 〆absent-minded people may not be reliable → will forget stages to achieve given objectives ✓ narrow-minded staff may be unpleasant to work with or disagree with you → will get the job done nonetheless How do you behave with people who seem two-faced? ✓ don't be misled by a supposedly laid-back attitude ✓ avoid conflicts pg 13 ex 5 D E speaking ]]> active textbook pg 14 ex 1 B C video english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_colloquial_english_video/ef4e_upperint_colloquial_english1_ryan_judd_part1.mp4 pg 14 ex 1 D speaking The interview part 2 pg 14 ex 1 A B video english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_colloquial_english_video/ef4e_upperint_colloquial_english1_ryan_judd_part2.mp4 pg 14 ex 1 C speaking Methodology: Extreme interviewing The interview part 3 pg 14 ex 1 A B video english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_colloquial_english_video/ef4e_upperint_colloquial_english1_ryan_judd_part3.mp4 T / Cl Have you ever experienced 'extreme interviewing' techniques? ✓ answer challenging questions → show both technical and communication skills → be creative pg 14 ex 1 C speaking ]]> salary banding = level of pay given for certain jobs within a company blazer = jacket, not worn with matching trousers/pants, often showing the colours or badge of a club, school, team, etc diabetic = having or connected with diabetes to rummage = to move things around carelessly while searching for sth will be hire am hired I will be passionate in about it It doesn't matter what clothes people wear on People can introduce themselves how as they want ]]> 20241010 10:10-11:30 2 active Comparatives the..., the... By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English File 4th edition upper intermediate, Oxford University Press Unit 1 B It's a mystery (no new homework) English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files quarterly test Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w by Friday 20240920 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> English File 4th edition B2 quarterly_test_kasperskygroup148_20240613.xml Quarterly test (logs) active wip quarterly_test_logs test_log_LibermanYan_20241003_0013_quarterly_test_kasperskygroup148_20240917.xml test_log_YaroslavKarunnyi_20241009_1631_quarterly_test_kasperskygroup148_20240917.xml active textbook conditionals mindmap smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf. conditionals_mindmap.pdf ]]> active textbook english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_1.18.mp3 pg 13 ex 4 H speaking ]]> active textbook ✓ far-fetched pg 13 ex 5 A vocab pg 13 ex 5 B listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_1.19.mp3 pg 13 ex 5 C listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_1.20.mp3 ]]> wip active textbook 〆probably not → won't get invited to join again What is worse: working with absent-minded or narrow-minded colleagues? 〆absent-minded people may not be reliable → will forget stages to achieve given objectives ✓ narrow-minded staff may be unpleasant to work with or disagree with you → will get the job done nonetheless How do you behave with people who seem two-faced? ✓ don't be misled by a supposedly laid-back attitude ✓ avoid conflicts pg 13 ex 5 D E speaking ]]> well-balanced = sensible and emotionally in control strong-willed = determined to do what you want to do, even if other people advise you not to big-headed = having a very high opinion of how important and clever you are good-tempered = cheerful and not easily made angry bad-tempered = often angry; in an angry mood laid-back = calm, and relaxed; seeming not to worry about anything absent-minded = tending to forget things, perhaps because you are not thinking about what is around you, but about sth else narrow-minded = (disapproving) not willing to listen to new ideas or to the opinions of others tight-fisted = not willing to spend or give much money; mean, stingy two-faced = not sincere; not acting in a way that supports what you say that you believe; saying different things to different people about a particular subject; hypocritical 20241008 10:10-11:30 2 active You're psychic, aren't you? A walk in the forest By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English File 4th edition upper intermediate, Oxford University Press Unit 1 B It's a mystery pg 11 ex 2 D grammar see pg 133 1 B grammar English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files quarterly test Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w by Friday 20240920 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> English File 4th edition B2 20200131-0916 Tag questions active grammar active textbook see pg 133 1 B grammar ]]> active textbook english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_1.15.mp3 pg 11 ex 3 C D speaking → student A pg 106 → student B pg 111 ]]> active textbook ✓ relaxing in the woods → peaceful, calm character pg 12 ex 4 A speaking pg 12 ex 4 B C listening A walk in the forest english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_1.16.mp3 pg 12 ex 4 D listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_1.17.mp3 T / Cl Do you agree with the findings? ✓ interaction with people 〆how you deal with problems pg 12 ex 4 E F speaking ]]> Yes No, I didn't ]]> 20241003 10:10-11:30 2 active It's a mystery By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English File 4th edition upper intermediate, Oxford University Press Unit 1 B It's a mystery pg 10 ex 1 C reading The mystery of the lighthouse keepers English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files quarterly test Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w by Friday 20240920 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> English File 4th edition B2 active textbook ✓ intriguing stories challenge your logical skills ✓ Tv series adaptation make old narratives more appealing to a younger audience → everyone may play detectives & try to find by themselves = engaging pg 10 ex 1 A speaking pg 10 ex 1 B listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_1.10.mp3 pg 10 ex 1 C reading The mystery of the lighthouse keepers english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_1.11.mp3 pg 10 ex 1 D vocab pg 11 ex 1 E listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_1.12.mp3 T / Cl Do you believe in the theory of the monster wave? ✓ QE2 suffered a very similar experience pg 11 ex 1 F speaking ]]> active textbook pg 11 ex 2 B grammar pg 11 ex 2 C listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_1.13.mp3 pg 11 ex 2 D grammar see pg 133 1 B language bank pg 133 1 A grammar ]]> active textbook see pg 133 1 B grammar ]]> to scour (for sb/sth) = to search a place or thing thoroughly in order to find sb/sth amateur /ˈæmətə:/ = person who takes part in a sport or other activity for enjoyment or interest, not as a job to baffle = to confuse sb completely; to be too difficult or strange for sb to understand or explain sea serpent = large marine animal of unknown nature, often reported to have been seen at sea, but never yet captured uninhabited = with no people living there trace = mark, an object or a sign that shows that sb/sth existed or was present psychic = person who has strange mental powers and is be able to do things that are not possible according to natural laws, e.g. contacting the dead faith healer = person who uses prayers and gestures (such as laying on of hands) that are believed by some to elicit divine intervention in spiritual and physical healing, especially the Christian practice weird /wɪəd/ = unusual or different; not normal was were missing One hour I was finding looking for it one hour Three lighthouse keepers are had disappeared It's non-logical illogical Why no one didn't find found any clues (OR trace) of the mess after the wave (like trees after a hurricane) ]]> 20241001 10:10-11:30 2 active Answering questions at a job interview By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English File 4th edition upper intermediate, Oxford University Press (no new homework) English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files Optional (for Sergey?) English File 4th edition upper intermediate workbook English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files (for workbook) quarterly test Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w by Friday 20240920 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> English File 4th edition B2 active textbook e.g. Do you practise sports in a team or individually? → suggests if you are a team player e.g. Do you like eating crabs? Why / why not? → shows if you are practical & don't mind getting dirty pg 9 ex 5 A speaking pg 9 ex 5 B C listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_1.09.mp3 T / Cl If you could have dinner with 3 people from your industry, who would you choose and why? ✓ Sam Altman (OpenAI) ✓ Demis Hassabis (DeepMind) ✓ Steve Wozniak (Apple) (...) pg 9 ex 5 D speaking Functional language: Dealing with tough questions pg 9 ex 6 A speaking → pg 106 student A → pg 110 student B pg 9 ex 6 B C D speaking ]]> expectedly likely Which things will you spend your money on? ]]> 20240926 10:10-11:30 2 active Would you get the job? By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English File 4th edition upper intermediate, Oxford University Press pg 8 ex 4 A B reading Would you get the job English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files Optional (for Sergey?) English File 4th edition upper intermediate workbook English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files (for workbook) quarterly test Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w by Friday 20240920 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> English File 4th edition B2 active textbook ✓ demonstrate experience ✓ evidence skills ✓ answer behavioural questions pg 8 ex 4 A speaking pg 8 ex 4 A B reading Would you get the job? pg 9 ex 4 C reading pg 9 ex 4 D E vocab pg 9 ex 4 F G speaking ]]> job work It's a lot of things that you can to do ]]> 20240924 10:10-11:30 2 active Showing interest (pronunciation & intonation in questions) By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English File 4th edition upper intermediate, Oxford University Press pg 132 grammar bank 1 B pg 8 ex 4 A B reading Would you get the job English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files Optional (for Sergey?) English File 4th edition upper intermediate workbook English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files (for workbook) quarterly test Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w by Friday 20240920 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> English File 4th edition B2 active textbook english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_1.04.mp3 ]]> 20210130-0915 Embedded questions active grammar 1 Reported speech wip active deck_shuffled deck_shuffled_monochrome deck_of_phrases_reported_speech_b1_02.csv 1 Word order in indirect (embedded) questions active wip deck_shuffled deck_shuffled_monochrome deck_of_phrases_word_order_in_indirect_embedded_questions_b2_01.csv active textbook Indirect questions → pg 106 student A → pg 110 student B ]]> 20200131-2138 Open / closed questions, choice questions, indirect questions active grammar active textbook english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_1.05.mp3 Functional language: Reacting to what someone says pg 7 ex 3 B listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_1.06.mp3 pg 7 ex 3 C listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_1.07.mp3 pg 7 ex 3 D listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_1.08.mp3 pg 7 ex 3 E speaking ]]> active textbook ✓ demonstrate experience ✓ evidence skills ✓ answer behavioural questions pg 8 ex 4 A speaking pg 8 ex 4 A B reading Would you get the job? (to be continued) pg 9 ex 4 C reading pg 9 ex 4 D E vocab pg 9 ex 4 F G speaking ]]> innocent = not having done sth wrong; not guilty good-natured = kind, friendly and patient when dealing with people anxiety /æŋˈzaɪətɪ/ (about / over sth) = state of feeling nervous or worried that sth bad is going to happen rivalry /ˈraɪvəlrɪ/ (with sb/sth) (for sth) | ~ (between A and B) (for sth) = state in which two people, companies, etc. are competing for the same thing exaggeration /i,gzædʒə:'eiʃən/ = statement or description that makes sth seem larger, better, worse or more important than it really is light-hearted = intended to be amusing or easily enjoyable rather than too serious; cheerful and without problems foolproof = (of a plan, machine, method, etc.) very well designed and easy to use so that it cannot fail and you cannot use it wrongly geek = (slang, especially AmE) person who is boring, who wears clothes that are not fashionable, etc gut-feeling = instinctive reaction will can we play at it (OR When can we have a game together? I try to exit from leave this place ]]> 20240919 10:10-11:30 2 active ENGLISH FILE 4TH EDITION B2 | Questions and answers By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English File 4th edition upper intermediate, Oxford University Press pg 6 ex 1 B C reading pg 6 Q&A Florence Welch pg 7 Q&A Dan Stevens English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files Optional (for Sergey?) English File 4th edition upper intermediate workbook English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files (for workbook) quarterly test Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w by Friday 20240920 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> English File 4th edition B2 active textbook ✓ depends on the local culture Are all questions innocent? ✓ not necessarily → understand why do people ask the question in the first place ✓ some questions might be difficult to answer = embarrassing pg 6 ex 1 A B reading and speaking pg 6 ex 1 C reading pg 6 Q&A Florence Welch pg 7 Q&A Dan Stevens Functional language: Politely refusing to answer a question T / Cl Have you got a guilty pleasure? ✓ eating chocolate at the end of hard working day pg 6 ex 1 D E speaking Grammar: Question formation pg 7 ex 2 grammar pg 7 ex 2 A B listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_1.02.mp3 ]]> 20200518-1147 Building questions (questions word order) active grammar active textbook pg 132 grammar bank 1 A set for homework pg 132 grammar bank 1 B english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_1.04.mp3 ]]> BRITs = British annual pop music awards embarrassing = making you feel shy, awkward or ashamed indiscreet = not careful about what you say or do, especially when this embarrasses or offends sb innocent = not guilty of a crime, etc.; not having done sth wrong; not harmful treasured /'treʒə:d/ = characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for; cherished, precious self-centred = (disapproving) tending to think only about yourself and not thinking about the needs or feelings of other people guilty pleasure = something, such as a film, a television program, a piece of music, or an activity that one enjoys despite understanding that it is not generally held in high regard or is seen as unusual or weird another other sources They ask you all the time how old are you are What you brings you to London? How long have you know known your best friend? ]]> 20240917 10:10-11:30 2 active Chillhot sauces for takeover? 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 workshop 8 pg 103 ex 5 A B role play → prepare roles A B C https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) quarterly test Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w by Friday 20240920 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook ✓ might be a strategy to not being taking over = make relationship with management less formal → informal & engaging work conditions to stimulate innovation 〆Malaysian family-run businesses probably lack a corporate culture of empowerment → their survival may depend on (international) best practice pg 103 ex 4 B listening business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_cb_audio/business_partner_b2_cb_audio_52_BW801.mp3 pg 103 ex 5 A B role play → pg 133 role A CEO → pg 130 role B production manager → pg 135 role C factory worker T / Cl What actions can you take to stop rumours? ✓ meet trade unions ✓ give a press release (...) pg 103 ex 5 C speaking ]]> rumour /ˈru:mə/ = piece of information, or a story, that people talk about, but that may not be true say tell them what to do They feel like they are traitors betrayed by their managers Can you say tell us about this situation? Nowadays in that moment (and) just now | right now | so far | as far as I know there are no such threats Can you provide some answers for to this question? What factory are do you working work for? Thank you, now I have no any worries ]]> 20240912 10:10-11:30 2 active Chillhot sauces, Malaysia 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 workshop 8 pg 102 ex 2 A reading Power to the workers: Michelin's great experiment, Financial Times https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook ✓ in theory, yes → depends on professional maturity of employees → depends on leader's trust Why could leaders resist sharing knowledge? ✓ information is power = how you make a living pg 102 ex 2 A reading Power to the workers: Michelin's great experiment, Financial Times T / Cl Can you imagine what corporate culture shock a traditional, family-run business will experience when stepping back into a less formal coaching role? ✓ need to find new tools to control → measure results with KPIs pg 103 ex 2 B reading pg 103 ex 3 speaking → pg 136 reading What the staff thought T / Cl Would a change from a top-down approach generate negative feedback? ✓ probably not ✓ bringing a challenge rather than a solution is more engaging for employees → need more soft skills than hard skills pg 103 ex 4 A reading Chillhot sauces for takeover? ]]> wip active textbook ✓ might be a strategy to not being taking over 〆lack corporate culture of empowerment → their survival may depend on (international) best practice pg 103 ex 4 B listening business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_cb_audio/business_partner_b2_cb_audio_52_BW801.mp3 pg 103 ex 5 A B role play pg 103 ex 5 C speaking ]]> paternalistic = (especially of people in authority) kind, helpful and generous but sometimes intrusive, making decisions for others and telling them what to do profound = very great; felt or experienced very strongly agile = able to think quickly and in an intelligent way; able to move quickly and easily to sacrifice = to give up sth important or valuable to you in order to get or do sth that seems more important to refine = to improve sth by making small changes to it to ditch = to get rid of sth/sb because you no longer want or need it/them chore /tʃɔ:/ = task that you do regularly; unpleasant or boring task apathy /ˈæpəθɪ/ = feeling of not being interested in or enthusiastic about anything accountability = responsibility to someone or for some activity to hinder ~ sb/sth (from sth / from doing sth) = to make it difficult for sb to do sth or sth to happen fellow = (informal, becoming old-fashioned) a way of referring to a man or boy asset-stripping = (usually disapproving) practice of buying a company which is in financial difficulties at a low price and then selling everything that it owns in order to make a profit house property development ]]> 20240910 10:10-11:30 2 active Presenting at a trade fair | Chillhot sauces, Malaysia Chillhot sauces, Malaysia 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 workshop 7 Planning for a trade fair pg 101 ex 6 A reading Trade fair on innovation & new ideas https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook ✓ should be based on AI ✓ provide best time management application (...) pg 101 ex 6 A reading Trade fair on innovation & new ideas pg 101 ex 6 B speaking → create a plan to exhibit at a trade fair pg 101 ex 7 writing ]]> active textbook ✓ someone who is enthusiastic and passionate about food, enjoying exploring different cuisines, restaurants, cooking techniques, and ingredients What condiments do you use when cooking? Where do you buy them? condiment = substance such as salt or pepper that is used to give flavour to food ✓ Adjika = Georgian spicy, subtly flavoured sauce or dip, often used to flavour food ✓ oregano pg 102 ex 1 reading Background T / Cl Would you buy Chillhot sauces only because it is organic, or also because of the founders' vision (mission statement)? ✓ traditional (mothers') recipe ✓ organic, gluten-free ✓ culture of mutual respect between management & workers ]]> to endorse = to say publicly that you support a person, statement or course of action; to say in an advertisement that you use and like a particular product so that other people will want to buy it foodie = someone who is enthusiastic and passionate about food, enjoying exploring different cuisines, restaurants, cooking techniques, and ingredients condiment = substance such as salt or pepper that is used to give flavour to food Adjika = Georgian spicy, subtly flavoured sauce or dip, often used to flavour food gluten = sticky substance that is a mixture of two proteins and is left when starch is removed from flour, especially wheat flour Halal = (of meat) from an animal that has been killed according to Muslim law oregano = plant with leaves that have a sweet smell and are used in cooking as a herb rent hire | recruit | outsource some trainers or well-known bloggers to endorse our brand I don't know how much is it cost costs One customer will (OR A single customer is enough to) decide solve all problems ]]> 20240905 10:10-11:30 2 active Planning for a trade fair 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 workshop 7 Planning for a trade fair pg 100 ex 1 reading Background https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook ✓ locate your booth close to the entrance ✓ advertise on the exhibition's web-site ✓ make announcements & run pre-scheduled activities to gain visibility ✓ feature videos running in a loop demonstrating the range of products in different contexts ✓ make samples available for testing, trying them out ✓ organise a hands-on workshop ✓ conduct some lecture on the company's corporate & educational mission pg 100 ex 1 reading Background Lexical material: Conference calls pg 100 ex 2 listening business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_cb_audio/business_partner_b2_cb_audio_49_BW701.mp3 pg 100 ex 3 A vocab pg 100 ex 3 B C listening business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_cb_audio/business_partner_b2_cb_audio_50_BW702.mp3 T / Cl What else can be organised to catch people's attention? ✓ raffles = also a mean to collect details of prospect customers ✓ catering = invite people to have a chat over a cup of coffee & biscuits Functional language: Prioritising tasks pg 101 ex 4 listening business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_cb_audio/business_partner_b2_cb_audio_51_BW703.mp3
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]]> urgent - important urgent - not important not urgent - important not urgent - not important --> ]]> wip active textbook Trade fair on innovation & new ideas pg 101 ex 6 B speaking → create a plan to exhibit at a trade fair pg 101 ex 7 writing ]]> raffle = way of making money for a particular project or organization. People buy tickets with numbers on them and some of these numbers are later chosen to win prizes courier /ˈkurɪə/ = person or company whose job is to take packages or important papers somewhere booth = small tent or temporary structure at a market, an exhibition or a fairground, where you can buy things, get information or watch sth 20240903 10:10-11:30 2 active Business ethics 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 workshop 6 AFHomes, Tanzania https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_cb_audio/business_partner_b2_cb_audio_48_BW601.mp3 T / Cl Could such things going wrong have been anticipated & mitigated better? 〆corrupted local businesses 〆fair work conditions → adopt best business practice Lexical material: Business ethics pg 99 ex 4 reading AFHomes code of ethics & company mission T / Cl Can the company's code of ethics be improved? ✓ most guidelines follow best practices already → don't try implementing the company's mission at any cost, i.e. at the cost of moral integrity Should the company abandon the project because it is not ethically feasible? Should Mr Ndege save his reputation? ✓ communicate on difficulties encountered → organise a press release ✓ deny allegations → provide measures to deal with corruption = show you have skills to deal with lessons learnt → convince stakeholders you can be trusted pg 99 ex 5 A B role play ]]> integrity = quality of being honest and having strong moral principles allegation (of sth) (against sb) | ~ (that ...) | ~ (about sb/sth) = public statement that is made without giving proof, accusing sb of doing sth that is wrong or illegal Because of that As a result prices of flats rised twicely rose twice | doubled Sometimes they present a pocket an envelope with dollars It's a technologically how strategy to work with such people You can't protect save the project from mistakes at all completely ]]> destined /'destənd/ 20240829 10:10-11:30 2 lc Relocating: where? Why? Is it financially worth? | Roles & differences between staff engineer and staff manager | Prioritising professional expectations (Yan only) Prioritising professional expectations Prioritising job offers Pondering People | Relocating: where? Why? Pondering People | Is it financially worth relocating? 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 workshop 6 AFHomes, Tanzania https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> 1 Relocating: where? Why? active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Why are there so many more job opportunities abroad? ✓ greater markets & consumers call for more production needs ↔ the more IT end users to be catered for, the more developers are needed to support them ✓ you can make a business impact not only for 1000s but millions of users e.g. Mir payment system vs Visa, VKontakte vs Meta/Facebook, YandexTaxi vs Uber and also... ✓ greater variety of options ✓ more diverse corporate cultures business impact size Why would you want to go to the Silicon Valley? ✓ all job opportunities stem from the Silicon Valley ↔ overheated market = multiple offers / candidate ✓ more demand in the Silicon Valley than supply?! If you want to work in IT, why wouldn't you want to be where it all begins? = like Olympic Games for IT professionals rest / invest overheated market Why shouldn't you be shy to apply? ✓ remember you will be using the same set of skills (but in a big tech instead of a local player) i.e. will be doing almost the same job ✓ access outstanding job offers ✓ learn from failures & taking risks → apply only w/ relevant prep ✓ know the framework ✓ practise algorithms (...) Why play small if you are able to play big? Why could you be reluctant to hunt for a job abroad? 〆happy to live in your comfort zone 〆shy to lose money, time 〆greater competition 〆underestimated skills 〆overestimated bar 〆fear of being rejected 〆language, culture, friends... 〆Russophobia misinformation Why do ambitions often not coincide with skills? = only a prejudice due to former Soviet Union legacy?... 〆myth that the West is better → need to inspire people with limited ambitions but great skills Inspire people with limited ambitions but great skills 1 Is it financially worth relocating? active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Would you enjoy the standard of living you have now if you relocated? The figures presented here do not take into account differences in the cost of living in different countries, and the results vary greatly from one year to another based on fluctuations in the exchange rates of the country's currency. Such fluctuations change a country's ranking from one year to the next, even though they often make little or no difference to the standard of living of its population. GDP per capita is often considered an indicator of a country's standard of living;[1][2] however, this is inaccurate because GDP per capita is not a measure of personal income. Comparisons of national income are also frequently made on the basis of purchasing power parity (PPP), to adjust for differences in the cost of living in different countries. (See List of countries by GDP (PPP) per capita.) PPP largely removes the exchange rate problem but not others; it does not reflect the value of economic output in international trade, and it also requires more estimation than GDP per capita. On the whole, PPP per capita figures are more narrowly spread than nominal GDP per capita figures. src: Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_GDP_(nominal)_per_capita ]]> How would your purchasing power in Moscow compare with other destinations? Purchasing power parity (PPP)[1] is a measurement of the price of specific goods in different countries and is used to compare the absolute purchasing power of the countries' currencies. PPP is effectively the ratio of the price of a basket of goods at one location divided by the price of the basket of goods at a different location. The PPP inflation and exchange rate may differ from the market exchange rate because of tariffs, and other transaction costs.[2] The purchasing power parity indicator can be used to compare economies regarding their gross domestic product (GDP), labour productivity and actual individual consumption, and in some cases to analyse price convergence and to compare the cost of living between places.[3] The calculation of the PPP, according to the OECD, is made through a basket of goods that contains a "final product list [that] covers around 3,000 consumer goods and services, 30 occupations in government, 200 types of equipment goods and about 15 construction projects". src: Wikipedia https://www.numbeo.com/quality-of-life/rankings_by_country.jsp?title=2022&displayColumn=1 ]]> Is life in London better than in Moscow? Indices Difference  Consumer Prices in London are 104.3% higher than in Moscow (without rent) Consumer Prices Including Rent in London are 138.7% higher than in Moscow Rent Prices in London are 204.9% higher than in Moscow Restaurant Prices in London are 145.4% higher than in Moscow Groceries Prices in London are 78.9% higher than in Moscow Local Purchasing Power in London is 51.5% higher than in Moscow src: numbeo.com https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/compare_cities.jsp?country1=Russia&country2=United+Kingdom&city1=Moscow&city2=London ]]> Which areas in Europe are the biggest hubs for high-tech, when it comes to employment? London and especially the area just west of it (in particular Oxford), is the biggest tech hub in Europe when looking at the share of employment. Almost 12% of the working population is employed in the high-tech sector in this area. Prague and Budapest are also major tech hubs in Europe. Both boast a great environment for tech start-ups and employ more than 10% of the working population. Budapest is home to TIER, Europe’s leader in micro-mobility. Prague is home to Avast, one of the world’s biggest cyber security companies. src: landgeist.com https://landgeist.com/2021/06/16/employment-in-high-tech/ ]]> What are the top destinations for IT jobs in 2023? Do you agree with these findings? USA > Switzerland > Singapore > Canada > Australia > United Kingdom > Germany> France > Japan According to the chart, Switzerland and the United States offer the highest salaries for IT jobs, with an average range of $100,000 to $120,000 per year. Canada also offers high IT salaries, with average ranges of $70,000 to $90,000 per year. They are followed by Singapore, Australia, and Japan with annual average ranges of $5000 to $65000. Next in the line are Germany, the United Kingdom, and France with an average range of $45,000 to $55,000 per year. https://techbehemoths.com/blog/best-countries-for-it-jobs ]]> 1 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Roles & differences between staff engineer and staff manager hw20221208-1 active deck_shuffled_lines_valign deck_shuffled_lines_halign shuffled_boxes prep_deck_shuffled_lines_halign L9 CTO L6/L7 staff manager fellow contributor staff/principal engineer ]]> fellow contributor = inspirational role ✓ focus on technical strategy, architecture ✓ changing companies often = evidence of a wider range of experience staff/principal engineer = leadership with a vision ✓ find technical ways to address challenges ✓ not responsible for effective team building L9 CTO = ambassadors of IT solutions 〆no contribution in development 〆may have to solve conflicts in the team L6/L7 staff manager = sheer management & managing people ✓ solve a problem from a people perspective ✓ assign or recruit the right person ]]> 1 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Prioritising professional expectations active deck_shuffled_lines_valign deck_shuffled_lines_halign shuffled_boxes prep_deck_shuffled_lines_halign must-have fair BATNA concessions ]]> 20240827 10:10-11:30 2 active AFHomes, Tanzania 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 workshop 6 AFHomes, Tanzania pg 98 ex 1 reading Background https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook 〆most housing is not affordable → depends on low-cost housing policies conducted by the government Whose role is it usually to provide welfare? ✓ the government's → AFHomes may be regarded as an ethical business because it complements the government's actions pg 98 ex 1 reading Background T / Cl Should urban development threaten the local ecology in the name of welfare? Is it still ethical? 〆probably not... pg 98 ex 2 A B reading AFHomes questionable move to Dodoma → pg 98 student A → pg 136 student B T / Cl Should AfHomes revise their plans to build in the centre to preserve its ethical image? ✓ focus on public welfare → be as transparent about your intentions as possible → involve all possible agencies & local inhabitants ✓ discard any plans disrupting local wildlife e.g. don't touch at the elephants' route → find alternatives ✓ achieve consensus with all stakeholders → communicate better on end-state goals pg 98 ex 2 C speaking ]]> rural = connected with or like the countryside, opposite of urban greedy (for sth) = wanting more money, power, food, etc. than you really need welfare = general health, happiness and safety of a person, an animal or a group livestock = animals kept on a farm, for example cows or sheep to pride yourself on sth / on doing sth = to be proud of sth to backfire (on sb) = to have the opposite effect to the one intended, with bad or dangerous results teething = small problems that a company, product, system, etc. has at the beginning beehive /ˈbi:haɪv/ = artificial habitation for bees to adhere /ədˈhɪə/ (to sth) = to stick firmly to sth deep water (in ~) = serious trouble or difficulty 20240822 10:10-11:30 2 active Negotiating rewards & benefits 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 workshop 5 Changing expectations https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook ✓ transparency → no nepotism or discrimination ✓ tangible career path → opportunities for growth (to retain talents) ✓ continuous learning & work life balance → long-term, financial incentives are less relevant to more mobile generations What other factors might affect expectations & performance? ✓ depends on the industry → IT, pharmaceuticals... often pay better than in traditional sectors ✓ company size → performance indicators are more relevant to larger corporations ✓ corporate culture → start-ups are more likely to have engaging - though challenging - goals (...) pg 96 ex 5 speaking pg 96 ex 6 listening business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_cb_audio/business_partner_b2_cb_audio_46_BW502.mp3 pg 96 ex 7 A B listening T / Cl Can 360 degree feedback indeed be valuable during a performance review? ✓ mostly for managers How long have such measures been implemented in your industry? ✓ probably a decade or so → smaller companies may still be lacking KPIs 〆improving people skills are probably among the latest measures to be taken pg 96 ex 8 speaking pg 96 ex 9 A speaking T / Cl What is a proactive measure that could attract some younger generations? ✓ subsidised public transport = eco-friendly measure → example of corporate social responsibility millennials are likely to adhere to = boosts company image pg 96 ex 9 B listening business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_cb_audio/business_partner_b2_cb_audio_47_BW503.mp3 ]]> Role play wip active role_play Recycle new expressions and language. You are a young staff member. ✓ what is essential is that... ✓ what is desirable is that... 〆I'm willing to make concessions on... You are the HR manager 〆can't offer... ✓ might be able to offer... ✓ no problem to offer... active textbook pg 96 ex 11 role play pg 96 ex 12 speaking ]]> follow-up = action or a thing that continues sth that has already started or comes after sth similar that was done earlier; second (or subsequent) action to increase the effectiveness of an initial action more less such work life balance ]]> subsidized /'səbsə,daizd/ 20240820 10:10-11:30 2 active Changing expectations 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 workshop 5 Changing expectations pg 96 ex 1 reading Background https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook ✓ perhaps more relevant to younger generations → greater interest in eco-friendly solutions e.g. millennials pg 96 ex 1 reading Background T / Cl Do you agree with the generalisation that older employees are expected to stay longer than millennials? ✓ probably yes = are experienced enough to realise that appraisals depend on soft skills of managers → being a people person is not the same as being able to value work of individual team members How different are expectations from millennials? ✓ sustainable living ✓ work life balance pg 96 ex 2 3 listening business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_cb_audio/business_partner_b2_cb_audio_45_BW501.mp3 pg 96 ex 4 listening business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_cb_audio/business_partner_b2_cb_audio_45_BW501.mp3 ]]> appraisal = judgement of the value, performance or nature of sb/sth union representative = person representing an organization of workers, usually in a particular industry, that exists to protect their interests, improve conditions of work, etc 20240815 10:10-11:30 2 active How to Keep AI Under Control - Max Tegmark 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 workshop 5 Changing expectations pg 96 ex 1 reading Background https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> 1 How to Keep AI Under Control - Max Tegmark 20240813 hw20240815 pix/icons8-movie-100_white.png How to Keep AI Under Control | Max Tegmark | TED The current explosion of exciting commercial and open-source AI is likely to be followed, within a few years, by creepily superintelligent AI – which top researchers and experts fear could disempower or wipe out humanity. Scientist Max Tegmark describes an optimistic vision for how we can keep AI under control and ensure it's working for us, not the other way around. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUNx_PxNHrY → watch the video → answer the questions]]> 1 How to Keep AI Under Control - Max Tegmark 20240813 hw20240815 active wip edit_ol_qa prep_ol_qa pix/icons8-movie-100_white.png Are you not worried AI may become too intelligent? Could we become slaves of machines? How to Keep AI Under Control | Max Tegmark | TED The current explosion of exciting commercial and open-source AI is likely to be followed, within a few years, by creepily superintelligent AI – which top researchers and experts fear could disempower or wipe out humanity. Scientist Max Tegmark describes an optimistic vision for how we can keep AI under control and ensure it's working for us, not the other way around. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUNx_PxNHrY → watch the video → answer the questions]]> how_to_keep_ai_under_control_max_tegmark_ted_xUNx_PxNHrY.mp4 Why was Max Tegmark wrong 5 years ago when he warned about the dangers of AI? [01:20] ✓ governments have let AI companies develop without any meaningful regulation ✓ progress has been faster than expected ✓ human intelligence will be far behind artificial intelligence perhaps in only a few years When will AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) be available? Why isn't AGI a long-term risk? What examples are given to show progress? [01:54-02:58] ✓ forecasts are plummeting from 20 years to 2-3 years [02:05] ✓ dancing robots [02:28] ✓ mid-journey prompt [02:39] ✓ deep-fake [02:58] to plummet = to fall suddenly and quickly from a high level or position What did Alan Turing predict? [03:59] Why are Alan Turing, Sam Altman, Dario Amodei (...) and even Ursula von der Leyen concerned? [05:20] The bad case is... lights out for all of us Sam Altman, co-founder of OPenAI ✓ chance that something goes... catastrophically wrong on the scale of human civilisation... might be... between 10 and 25% Dario Amodei ✓ Mitigating the risk of extinction from AI should be a global priority alongside other societal-scale risks such as pandemics and nuclear wars Ursula von der Leyen ]]> species /ˈspi:ʃi:z/ What is the problem? [06:42] ✓ lack of a convincing plan for AI safety [06:11] ✓ excessive focus on evals & risky AI behaviour = train AI not to say bad things instead of not doing bad things → prove the presence of risk but not the absence of risk [06:42] How do Steve Omohundro and Max Tegmark plan to make AI safe? [06:50-11:04] ✓ AI can't violate laws of physics [07:23] e.g. guard rails → humans write a specification [08:03] ✓ don't need to understand how AI algos function [08:52] = easier to verify a proof than discover it → focus on proof checking code = impossible to run unsafe code e.g. additions at primary school [10:10] ✓ use formal verification tool known as Dafny → prove that this program correctly adds up any numbers, not just the numbers that were in your training data = provably safe AI [11:04] Why shouldn't AI development be paused? [11:32] visual → don't pause AI → pause the reckless race to super intelligence ✓ stop obsessively training ever-larger models that we don't understand ✓ Hubris kills = illusory superiority → most people think they are better than they really are in most aspects of life → don't fly to the sun ]]> hubris = fact of sb being too proud; Hubris /ˈhjuːbrɪs/ - from Ancient Greek 'pride, insolence, outrage', describes a personality quality of extreme or excessive pride or dangerous overconfidence and complacency, often in combination with (or synonymous with) arrogance to plummet = to fall suddenly and quickly from a high level or position hubris = fact of sb being too proud; Hubris /ˈhjuːbrɪs/ - from Ancient Greek 'pride, insolence, outrage', describes a personality quality of extreme or excessive pride or dangerous overconfidence and complacency, often in combination with (or synonymous with) arrogance 20240813 10:10-11:30 2 active Reporting incidents By the end of this session you will have studied It's NOT too late!... quarterly test Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w by Friday 20240614 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Business workshop 4 Rise of the robots pg 94 ex 3 speaking → pg 95 descriptions of 6 robots https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_cb_audio/business_partner_b2_cb_audio_44_BW401.mp3 pg 95 ex 4 B speaking pg 95 ex 5 A B task → pg 133 Feedback statistics on use of robots T / Cl Which robot(s) was a (commercial) success? ✓ Arturo ✓ Mayumi Which robot(s) seems to have potential for development? ✓ Brutus (although has been a disastrous experience for most) ]]> 1 How to Keep AI Under Control - Max Tegmark 20240813 hw20240815 active wip prep_ol_qa edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-movie-100_white.png Are you not worried AI may become too intelligent? Could we become slaves of machines? How to Keep AI Under Control | Max Tegmark | TED The current explosion of exciting commercial and open-source AI is likely to be followed, within a few years, by creepily superintelligent AI – which top researchers and experts fear could disempower or wipe out humanity. Scientist Max Tegmark describes an optimistic vision for how we can keep AI under control and ensure it's working for us, not the other way around. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUNx_PxNHrY → watch the video → answer the questions]]> how_to_keep_ai_under_control_max_tegmark_ted_xUNx_PxNHrY.mp4 Why was Max Tegmark wrong 5 years ago when he warned about the dangers of AI? [01:20] ✓ governments have let AI companies develop without any meaningful regulation ✓ progress has been faster than expected ✓ human intelligence will be far behind artificial intelligence perhaps in only a few years When will AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) be available? Why isn't AGI a long-term risk? What examples are given to show progress? [01:54-02:58] ✓ forecasts are plummeting from 20 years to 2-3 years [02:05] ✓ dancing robots [02:28] ✓ mid-journey prompt [02:39] ✓ deep-fake [02:58] to plummet = to fall suddenly and quickly from a high level or position What did Alan Turing predict? [03:59] Why are Alan Turing, Sam Altman, Dario Amodei (...) and even Ursula von der Leyen concerned? [05:20] The bad case is... lights out for all of us Sam Altman, co-founder of OPenAI ✓ chance that something goes... catastrophically wrong on the scale of human civilisation... might be... between 10 and 25% Dario Amodei ✓ Mitigating the risk of extinction from AI should be a global priority alongside other societal-scale risks such as pandemics and nuclear wars Ursula von der Leyen ]]> species /ˈspi:ʃi:z/ What is the problem? [06:42] ✓ lack of a convincing plan for AI safety [06:11] ✓ excessive focus on evals & risky AI behaviour = train AI not to say bad things instead of not doing bad things → prove the presence of risk but not the absence of risk [06:42] How do Steve Omohundro and Max Tegmark plan to make AI safe? [06:50-11:04] ✓ AI can't violate laws of physics [07:23] e.g. guard rails → humans write a specification [08:03] ✓ don't need to understand how AI algos function [08:52] = easier to verify a proof than discover it → focus on proof checking code = impossible to run unsafe code e.g. additions at primary school [10:10] ✓ use formal verification tool known as Dafny → prove that this program correctly adds up any numbers, not just the numbers that were in your training data = provably safe AI [11:04] Why shouldn't AI development be paused? [11:32] visual → don't pause AI → pause the reckless race to super intelligence ✓ stop obsessively training ever-larger models that we don't understand ✓ Hubris kills = illusory superiority → most people think they are better than they really are in most aspects of life → don't fly to the sun ]]> hubris = fact of sb being too proud; Hubris /ˈhjuːbrɪs/ - from Ancient Greek 'pride, insolence, outrage', describes a personality quality of extreme or excessive pride or dangerous overconfidence and complacency, often in combination with (or synonymous with) arrogance arbitrary /ˈɑ:bɪtrərɪ/ = (of an action, a decision, a rule, etc.) not seeming to be based on a reason, system or plan and sometimes seeming unfair Do Are you ready to allow robots to start shooting by on their own decision You could replace the robot security guard to by a human security guard Sorry, it's in favour of you for your security | for your own good Her lunch appeared was dropped on her shoes We are disappointed (very) sorry she can't eat right now The robot driver took him not to the correct (OR to the wrong) place for 3 times Neither None of all these robots can be used at... ]]> 20240808 10:10-11:30 2 active Rise of the robots By the end of this session you will have studied It's NOT too late!... quarterly test Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w by Friday 20240614 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Business workshop 4 Rise of the robots pg 94 ex 1 reading Background https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> quarterly_test_kasperskygroup148_20240613.xml Quarterly test (logs) wip active quarterly_test_logs test_log_SergeyTelelyukhin_20240624_1939_quarterly_test_kasperskygroup148_20240613.xml test_log_YaroslavKarunnyi_20240730_0104_quarterly_test_kasperskygroup148_20240613.xml 20200122-1907 Participle clauses wip active grammar active textbook ✓ AI powered robots can improve productivity significantly = inevitable future What is the difference between effectiveness and efficiency? ✓ can be summed up shortly, sweetly and succinctly: Being effective is about doing the right things, while being efficient is about doing things right. https://www.insightsquared.com/blog/effectiveness-vs-efficiency-whats-the-difference/#:~:text=Effective%20(adj.),Efficient%20(adj.)&text=The%20difference%20between%20effectiveness%20and%20efficiency%20can%20be%20summed%20up,is%20about%20doing%20things%20right What industries are still struggling with digital transformation? Why is this transformation so important? ✓ primary industry ✓ secondary sector = describes the role of manufacturing. Encompasses industries that produce a finished, usable product or are involved in construction ✓ companies will be outgunned by competition pg 94 ex 1 reading Background T / Cl What are the disadvantages of using robots? ✓ bringing down operating costs at the expense of human resources → need to retrain staff to keep jobs in the area = social responsibility of companies pg 94 ex 2 A reading Rise of the robots pg 94 ex 2 B C speaking pg 94 ex 3 speaking → pg 95 descriptions of 6 robots T / Cl Which of these robots will help you cut costs? ✓ Oskar the driver → pick up luggage → avoid congestion at entrances by using real-time satnav equivalent data ✓ Agnes the caterer → take orders & prepare meals depending on food stocks available (...) ]]> disruption = delaying or interrupting the continuity, causing disorder brave = willing to do things which are difficult, dangerous or painful; not afraid to embrace = to accept an idea, a proposal, a set of beliefs, etc., especially when it is done with enthusiasm; to include effective = adequate to accomplish a purpose; producing the intended or expected result efficient = performing or functioning in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort primary sector = raw materials secondary sector = manufacturing; encompasses industries that produce a finished, usable product or are involved in construction; this sector generally takes the output of the primary sector (i.e. raw materials like metals, wood) and creates finished goods suitable for sale to domestic businesses or consumers and for export (via distribution through the tertiary sector) tertiary sector = services quaternary sector = information services quinary /ˈkwaɪnərɪ/ sector = human services to outgun = to surpass in military or other power or strength caterer = person or company whose job is to provide food and drinks at a business meeting or for a special occasion such as a wedding wait expect that we can use driver-less taxis ]]> 20240806 10:10-11:30 2 active Investment opportunities By the end of this session you will have studied It's NOT too late!... quarterly test Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w by Friday 20240614 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. trends_pictogrammes.pdf smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Business Partner B2, Pearson Business workshop 3 Investment opportunities pg 93 ex 6 A B reading → pg 131 group A Sergey → pg 132 group B Yan → pg 135 group C Yan Business workshop 4 Rise of the robots pg 94 ex 1 reading Background https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook Investment opportunities → pg 131 group A T / Cl Would you invest in chemical-free cosmetics? 〆interest of North American target audience in cosmetics is fading due to ageing populations → target BRIC markets → pg 132 group B T / Cl Is it realistic for a Dutch company to compete with Asian manufacturers in the field of electronics? 〆higher costs of European-made hardware ✓ better quality than Asian competitors (though Chinese products are catching up quickly) → focus on software development → pg 135 group C T / Cl Are charging stations for electric vehicles a viable, long-term business? ✓ quick return on investment 〆risk of technological standards changing in the early days of charging solutions → provide guarantee / evidence of world-wide adoption despite being a pioneer pg 93 ex 6 C writing Lexical material: Investment meeting pg 93 ex 7 A B C task set for homework - to be confirmed pg 93 ex 7 D writing ]]> buoyant = (of prices, business activity, etc.) tending to increase or stay at a high level, usually showing financial success tech-savvy = practical knowledge or understanding of technology was has continuously growth grown We have products of a very an excellent quality of products If some customer will not be agree to disagrees with us, social media can spread this information It was multiply to by two dot point five every year We're going to have an advertisement advertising campaign So, guys, we will be happy to get are looking forward to receiving your money (OR financial support) ]]> hacked /'hækt/ 20240801 10:10-11:30 2 active Gathering information from graphs By the end of this session you will have studied 20240730 cancelled lesson EasyJet from Gatwick delayed almost 3hrs Missed transfer... Now 01:52am stranded in Mallorca, Spain!... @ Yaroslav, Yan, Polina, Natalia It's NOT too late!... quarterly test Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w by Friday 20240614 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Business Partner B2, Pearson Business workshop 3 Investment opportunities (no new homework) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook ✓ figures ✓ management team (...) pg 92 ex 3 listening business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_cb_audio/business_partner_b2_cb_audio_41_BW302.mp3 pg 92 ex 4 A B speaking T / Cl Do you always have an exit strategy before starting a new project? ✓ good practice 〆time consuming because requires much diligence → be flexible & worry about it when you cross that bridge ]]> active textbook trends mindmap ]]> active textbook → pg 131 → pg 132 → pg 134 set for homework pg 93 ex 6 A B reading Investment opportunities → pg 131 group A → pg 132 group B → pg 135 group C ]]> track record = all the past achievements, successes or failures of a person or an organization competitive edge = attribute / advantage that allows an organization to outperform its competitors exit strategy = pre-planned means of extricating oneself from a situation that is likely to become difficult or unpleasant of on society Our net profit was more than doubled ]]> 20240723 10:10-11:30 2 active Investment opportunities JH | Being a team player By the end of this session you will have studied 20240725 cancelled lesson ← substitute teacher to be confirmed It's NOT too late!... quarterly test Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w by Friday 20240614 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) (Rescheduled from penultimate lesson) smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Business Partner B2, Pearson Business workshop 3 Investment opportunities pg 92 ex 1 reading Background https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> 4 20240718 hw20240723 (optional homework - Yaroslav) Being a team player pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png active textbook ✓ IT & telecoms ✓ generative AI ✓ renewable energies pg 92 ex 1 reading Background T / Cl If you wanted to avoid taking risks, would you contract out a company like Augoose? 〆probably not 〆Australian goose only interested in high returns (golden eggs) → prefer safer investment strategies pg 92 ex 2 listening business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_cb_audio/business_partner_b2_cb_audio_40_BW301.mp3 T / Cl Is asset-striping ethical? 〆strategic investors considered by small investors as unethical asset-strippers = practice of buying a company which is in financial difficulties at a low price and then selling everything that it owns in order to make a profit What should they focus on? ✓ often the last resort for companies in difficulties e.g. Google (to be continued) ]]> equity = any of three separate but related values: 1. the money value of a property or of an interest in a property in excess of claims or liens against it; 2. a risk interest or ownership right in property; 3. the common stock of a corporation Aesop's Fables | the Aesopica = collection of fables credited to Aesop, a slave and storyteller who lived in ancient Greece between 620 and 564 BCE. Of varied and unclear origins, the stories associated with his name have descended to modern times through a number of sources and continue to be reinterpreted in different verbal registers and in popular as well as artistic media golden goose (from Aesop's Fables) = goose that laid eggs of gold every day. The farmer had bought the goose in the hope of selling eggs along with vegetables in the market but the goose laid golden eggs. As the eggs were made of gold they were sold at a high price and it helped the farmer to become rich (https://www.lizstoryplanet.com/moral-stories-kids-contentment/goose-laid-golden-eggs/) asset-stripping = (usually disapproving) practice of buying a company which is in financial difficulties at a low price and then selling everything that it owns in order to make a profit 20240718 10:10-11:30 2 active JH | Preparing for a job interview (Yaroslav only) By the end of this session you will have studied It's NOT too late!... quarterly test Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w by Friday 20240614 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) (Rescheduled from penultimate lesson) smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Business Partner B2, Pearson Business workshop 3 Investment opportunities pg 92 ex 1 reading Background https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> 3 20240716 hw20240718 (optional homework - Yaroslav) Preparing for a job interview pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png 3 20240716 hw20240718 Preparing for a job interview Preparing for a job interview active edit_ol_qa prep_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png How do you prepare for a job interview? stopwatch What topics do you think questions during a job interview will cover? → name at least 6 categories ✓ your professional experience ✓ your education ✓ your personal qualities ✓ your successes ✓ your mistakes ✓ your team playing skills ✓ your leadership experience ✓ your aspirations ✓ sales efficiency & excellence ✓ strategic thinking possible topics: ✓ your team playing skills ✓ your leadership experience ✓ communication skills (e.g. explaining sophisticated in simple terms) ✓ digital transformation ✓ presence & share in e-commerce (...) What do you most like to do in your free time? ✓ some team sport(s) → prove you can be a team player ✓ individual sport(s) → evidence your competitiveness ✓ some hobbies → show your ability to socialise ✓ board member of a running association → prove you can have a good work life balance ≠ couch potato → prove you can be a team player → evidence your competitiveness couch potato = (informal, disapproving) person who spends a lot of time sitting and watching television Why do you want to change jobs? 〆The job doesn't meet my expectations. 〆It is the consequence of an acquisition... 〆|✓ limited career growth ✓ always looking forward to new challenges ✓ gain more experience in new areas ✓ take more responsibilities ✓ had started applying for international assignments well before the current economic outlook = mature, well planned decision taken already years ago ✓ be positive → explain why it is your choice = you shouldn't be forced into that situation Why have you chosen this company and not a competitor? ✓ The job description matches my skills & interests ✓ The firm enjoys a good reputation ✓ I could get a chance to specialise in [field] ✓ I expect to have [better remunerated | more varied | more challenging] career opportunities ✓ strong corporate policy focusing on long-term results more than [vague guidelines in previous companies] ✓ people-oriented company → provide quantitative data about the company e.g. was ranked number one, has been awarded... What is your greatest achievement? ✓ succeeded in building the most committed team ✓ increased both sales and profit although these are not always linked ✓ wrote an algorithm that earned a patent ✓ conducted a seminar which inspired colleagues worldwide (...) ✓ should be unique, memorable → sth you are proud of Give me an example of a time when you did not meet a client’s expectation. What happened, and how did you attempt to rectify the situation? sample answer: ✓ satisfy a market of high prices & high discounts → win the market first → explain decisions on the long-term & why it is profitable only then 〆the Russian market is moving away from a demonstrative behaviour (e.g. demand for flashy goods such as the Porsche Cayenne) ✓ learnt how to work in close collaboration with... ✓ explain the situation ✓ don't forget to describe what you've learnt to rectify = to put right sth that is wrong, to correct 4 20240718 hw20240723 Being a team player pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Are you a team player? Can people rely on you? Being a team player active prep_ol_qa edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png stopwatch How can you add value to the team? Why should we take you? ✓ thinking outside the box ✓ team player ✓ leadership skills ✓ know how to motivate & engage team ✓ exhaustive understanding of internal company policies ✓ unique combination of direct sales, digital transformation & strategic thinking ✓ your USP ✓ you are unique because your set of skills spans... to span = to include a large area or a lot of things USP = unique selling point How did you deal with a conflict in your team? ✓ conflicts are normal & necessary ✓ explain steps taken ✓ don't forget to describe what you've learnt Give me an example of a time when your team did not meet a client’s expectation. What happened, and how did you attempt to rectify the situation? = normal part and parcel of any business life e.g. failed to satisfy deadlines, product requirements... 〆needn't carefully explain circumstances to the client ✓ re-prioritise tasks to deliver part of the solution → explained decisions on the long-term to avoid a technical | design debt → ensured client would come back = you are responsible enough to postpone delivery to avoid a design debt in spite of damage reputation ✓ explain the situation ✓ don't forget to describe what you've learnt Can you think of any reason why we or your future team shouldn't select you? 〆not being a good fit for the team 〆no status recognition 〆authority rival 〆inferiority complex ✓ professional maturity → need time to adapt → show what you are doing to hit the ground running → anticipate needs & undertake relevant training → motivation can help overcome such teething problems → show what actions you're taking to avoid this from happening to hit the ground running = to begin an activity immediately and with full commitment maturity = quality of thinking and behaving in a sensible, adult manner couch potato = (informal, disapproving) person who spends a lot of time sitting and watching television to span = to include a large area or a lot of things USP = unique selling point to defuse = to stop a possibly dangerous or difficult situation from developing, especially by making people less angry or nervous reciprocity = situation in which two people, countries, etc. provide the same help or advantages to each other to rectify = to put right sth that is wrong, to correct maturity = quality of thinking and behaving in a sensible, adult manner looking view perspective on... ]]> 20240716 10:10-11:30 2 active JH | Dealing with sticky points (Yaroslav only) 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, Pearson Business workshop 3 Investment opportunities pg 92 ex 1 reading Background https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) quarterly test Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w by Friday 20240614 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> 3 Sticky points 20230401 hw20230408 Describing weaknesses edit_ol_qa prep_ol_qa active Are you able to anticipate areas that a head hunter may try to use against you to destabilise you during a stress or case interview? Prepare your answers to the following sticky questions. → practise with the stopwatch → identify areas that may need improvement stopwatch What could be your weakest points? 〆transitional period for adapting to a new environment 〆superficial knowledge in some areas sticky = (informal) difficult or unpleasant superficial = of or on the surface of sth; (often disapproving) not studying or looking at sth thoroughly; seeing only what is obvious; appearing to be true, real or important until you look at it more carefully What differences in interpersonal skills & leadership will you encounter? = show awareness of possible blind spots → expect a mix of styles which depends on the company's corporate culture

McGregor - Theory X and Theory Y Management

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]]> ✓ use relevant examples & MBA methodology when applying for a management position e.g. I had to be a McGregor X-type kind of manager when... empowerment = encouraging workers to improve the way they do their own jobs; to give sb the power or authority to do sth linear-active culture = culture where you may want to be concise, precise, and factual, avoid interruptions and distractions, and follow a clear agenda and timeline What constructive feedback would your peers share about you? ✓ team player ✓ inspiring leader ✓ provide occasional hands-on support if team members need help = be supportive → show potential for growth ✓ give an example (consider using the STAR method) ✓ avoid confrontation because you should be a team player e.g. I should pay more attention to what exactly people say What would be the hardest part of coming to this company? ✓ work-life balance → relocation of your family 〆coping with stressful deadlines 〆having regular performance appraisal during the probation period 〆lacking proper induction 3 20240716 hw20240718 Preparing for a job interview Preparing for a job interview active prep_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png How do you prepare for a job interview? stopwatch What topics do you think questions during a job interview will cover? → name at least 6 categories ✓ your professional experience ✓ your education ✓ your personal qualities ✓ your successes ✓ your mistakes ✓ your team playing skills ✓ your leadership experience ✓ your aspirations ✓ sales efficiency & excellence ✓ strategic thinking possible topics: ✓ your team playing skills ✓ your leadership experience ✓ communication skills (e.g. explaining sophisticated in simple terms) ✓ digital transformation ✓ presence & share in e-commerce (...) What do you most like to do in your free time? ✓ some team sport(s) → prove you can be a team player ✓ individual sport(s) → evidence your competitiveness ✓ some hobbies → show your ability to socialise ✓ board member of a running association → prove you can have a good work life balance ≠ couch potato → prove you can be a team player → evidence your competitiveness couch potato = (informal, disapproving) person who spends a lot of time sitting and watching television Why do you want to change jobs? 〆The job doesn't meet my expectations. 〆It is the consequence of an acquisition... 〆|✓ limited career growth ✓ always looking forward to new challenges ✓ gain more experience in new areas ✓ take more responsibilities ✓ had started applying for international assignments well before the current economic outlook = mature, well planned decision taken already years ago ✓ be positive → explain why it is your choice = you shouldn't be forced into that situation Why have you chosen this company and not a competitor? ✓ The job description matches my skills & interests ✓ The firm enjoys a good reputation ✓ I could get a chance to specialise in [field] ✓ I expect to have [better remunerated | more varied | more challenging] career opportunities ✓ strong corporate policy focusing on long-term results more than [vague guidelines in previous companies] ✓ people-oriented company → provide quantitative data about the company e.g. was ranked number one, has been awarded... What is your greatest achievement? ✓ succeeded in building the most committed team ✓ increased both sales and profit although these are not always linked ✓ wrote an algorithm that earned a patent ✓ conducted a seminar which inspired colleagues worldwide (...) ✓ should be unique, memorable → sth you are proud of Give me an example of a time when you did not meet a client’s expectation. What happened, and how did you attempt to rectify the situation? sample answer: ✓ satisfy a market of high prices & high discounts → win the market first → explain decisions on the long-term & why it is profitable only then 〆the Russian market is moving away from a demonstrative behaviour (e.g. demand for flashy goods such as the Porsche Cayenne) ✓ learnt how to work in close collaboration with... ✓ explain the situation ✓ don't forget to describe what you've learnt to rectify = to put right sth that is wrong, to correct Can you think of any reason why we shouldn't select you? ✓ professional maturity 〆status recognition 〆authority rival ✓ lack of local market & clients → need time to adapt → show what you are doing to hit the ground running → show what actions you're taking to avoid this from happening to hit the ground running = to begin an activity immediately and with full commitment maturity = quality of thinking and behaving in a sensible, adult manner sticky = (informal) difficult or unpleasant superficial = of or on the surface of sth; (often disapproving) not studying or looking at sth thoroughly; seeing only what is obvious; appearing to be true, real or important until you look at it more carefully Lewis model = born in an era of rampant globalisation of business, is particularly appropriate for assessing an individual’s likely performance in a commercial role. The design of the questionnaire is based on business situations. The nomenclature of the typologies is succinct: Linear-active, Multi-active, Reactive. While the three types are distinctive, each possesses behavioural elements from the other two categories. It is a question of which one is dominant. Many individuals deviate from the national type in a work situation e.g. engineers and accountants tend to be Linear, sales people Multi-active, lawyers and doctors Reactive linear-active culture = culture where you may want to be concise, precise, and factual, avoid interruptions and distractions, and follow a clear agenda and timeline multi-active culture = culture where you may want to be friendly, enthusiastic, and empathetic, allow for some flexibility and improvisation, and use stories and examples to illustrate your points reactive culture = culture where you may want to be polite, respectful, and humble, listen attentively and patiently, and use indirect and subtle cues to convey your messages 20240711 10:10-11:30 2 active JH | Job hunt debriefing questions (Yaroslav only) 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, Pearson Business workshop 3 Investment opportunities pg 92 ex 1 reading Background https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) quarterly test Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w by Friday 20240614 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> 1 Language & communication needs assessment active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png What position(s) are you applying for? In which industry(ies)? (position) ✓ big tech ✓ fintech ✓ FCMG (...) FMCG | CPG = fast-moving consumer goods, also known as consumer packaged goods (CPG), products sold quickly and at a relatively low cost fintech = portmanteau of "financial technology", refers to firms using new technology to compete with traditional financial methods in the delivery of financial services. Artificial intelligence, blockchain, cloud computing, and big data are regarded as the "ABCD" of fintech. What company(ies) will you approach? How will you approach them? ✓ multinationals ✓ joint-ventures ✓ SME → use social media & professional networking sites → get possible recommendations from employees in the target company (...) to approach = to speak to sb about sth, especially to ask them for sth or to offer to do sth SME = small and medium-sized enterprises Have you envisaged relocation? Under what conditions? ✓ may accept a lower position ✓ depends on relocation package ✓ fringe benefits to envisage = to imagine what will happen in the future fringe benefits = extra things that an employer gives you as well as your wages Have you already undertaken any steps to contact potential employers? ✓ monitor vacancies ✓ inquire about internal promotion (to assess your future in the present company) ✓ request your employee file from the local personnel officer ✓ consider relocation targets ✓ schedule potential interview deadlines ✓ undergo preliminary screening (out of curiosity) to undertake = to make yourself responsible for sth and start doing it What body of knowledge/evidence have you got to support your application(s)? ✓ CV ✓ LinkedIn profile ✓ references ✓ certificates of on-line course completion body of sth = large amount or mass of something, especially something that has been collected, e.g. body of knowledge/evidence/opinion reference = letter written by sb who knows you, giving information about your character and abilities, especially to a new employer 2 Debriefing questions Describing strengths edit_ol_qa active Answer the following questions. What are your strengths? ✓ ability to learn on the go → agile approach ✓ building & leading a team ✓ undertaking ambitious tasks ✓ having a strategic vision → understand the big picture to assess a roadmap ✓ being results oriented → adjust work-life balance depending on urgency → be loyal to people ✓ spanning both hard & soft skills ✓ give concrete examples → provide tangible data, statistics How well are you able to collaborate with other depts? ✓ attended training in cross-functional collaboration ✓ had to work with teams across different regions, time zones, corporate cultures... → consider yourself more as a team player / team leader ✓ focus on scale ✓ mention any relevant training What is your most recent success story? ✓ focus on a real success with company-wide impact rather than a minor but more recent one ✓ give metrics How can you make use of your Russian experience & leverage it abroad? ✓ local business practice sometimes more effective than best practices abroad ✓ greater flexibility or different management behaviour of your corporate environment could be a source of inspiration ✓ build brand awareness ✓ transfer technologies to leverage = to influence people and get the results you want What is the pool of competing candidates? ✓ explain how you would be able to adapt better, faster... (based on your experience) → stress why you are a good match for this company FMCG | CPG = fast-moving consumer goods, also known as consumer packaged goods (CPG), products sold quickly and at a relatively low cost fintech = portmanteau of "financial technology", refers to firms using new technology to compete with traditional financial methods in the delivery of financial services. Artificial intelligence, blockchain, cloud computing, and big data are regarded as the "ABCD" of fintech. to approach = to speak to sb about sth, especially to ask them for sth or to offer to do sth SME = small and medium-sized enterprises to envisage = to imagine what will happen in the future fringe benefits = extra things that an employer gives you as well as your wages to undertake = to make yourself responsible for sth and start doing it body of sth = large amount or mass of something, especially something that has been collected, e.g. body of knowledge/evidence/opinion reference = letter written by sb who knows you, giving information about your character and abilities, especially to a new employer to leverage = to influence people and get the results you want It's easy for me find information and learn I'm a fast learner It's one of my really real strengths ]]> 20240709 10:10-11:30 2 active Small talk - OBS Studio - Work opportunities AI (Yaroslav only) 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, Pearson Business workshop 3 Investment opportunities pg 92 ex 1 reading Background https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) quarterly test Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w by Friday 20240614 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-x5beWdlxOQ&t=17s T / Cl OBS virtual cam → alternative host setup (instead of Zoom) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1OcXiXdw7U ✓ use virtual cam to setup background [02:14] chroma key (need a green background) [04:25] adding gradient border (relevant?) scene → sources → video capture device → camera effects → chroma key → host setup https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwpxf1ZN5S4 create scene host scene → sources → video capture device → camera = host scene → sources → image = background scene → sources → image (gif /w transparency) = logo scene → sources → text = e.g. video title optional: → select + ctl → group (e.g. logo + video) T / Cl v4l2loopback https://github.com/umlaeute/v4l2loopback#load-the-module-at-boot modprobe v4l2loopback devices=1 video_nr=10 card_label="virtual_cam" exclusive_caps=1 * Linux display alternatives xorg → Window capture (X composite) | vncserver wayland → Window capture (pipewire) * scene host Sources → + add source → V4L2 crop alt + click shrink click on corner consider green background, filter to blur background, jpg background consider https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/obs-backgroundremoval * scene guest Sources → + add source → Window capture → guest from Zoom virtual monitor crop alt + click shrink click on corner consider green background, filter to blur background, jpg background * scene Chrome Wayland Sources → + add source → Window capture → Chrome OR Xorg + tigervnc Sources → + add source → Screen Capture XSHM → Advanced settings → X server :1 * scene Chrome + talking heads scene Chrome scene host scene guest Start virtual camera → Sources → + add source → v4l2 → Device → virtual_cam (v4l2loopback) ]]> active textbook 20240704 10:10-11:30 2 active Quality service for all 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, Pearson Business workshop 2 Quality service for all pg 90 ex 1 reading Background https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) quarterly test Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w by Friday 20240614 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook ✓ depends on how much localisation is needed to satisfy individual market needs → customers might not buy services & products for the same reasons = different expectations ≠ quality standards How standardised should the behaviour of sales team & front-desk staff be in different regions of the world? ✓ depends on high / low context culture e.g. toothpaste smile might be confusing, misinterpreted & distrusted What should training of employees include to address regional & global disparities? ✓ cross cultural communication skills e.g. how to use the Lewis model ✓ understanding of local business practice e.g. nepotism might be acceptable in the middle east or other regions pg 90 ex 1 reading Background Training & development issues pg 90 ex 2 listening business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_cb_audio/business_partner_b2_cb_audio_39_BW201.mp3 pg 90 ex 3 A reading → pg 131 role A report on Asia → pg 133 role B report on Europe → pg 134 role C report on South America pg 90 ex 3 B speaking pg 90 ex 4 speaking Skills map pg 91 ex 5 speaking Functional language: Creating a blended learning course pg 91 ex 6 7 role play ]]> rapport /ræˈpɔ:/ = friendly relationship in which people understand each other very well nepotism = giving unfair advantages to your own family if you are in a position of power, especially by giving them jobs Lewis model = born in an era of rampant globalisation of business, is particularly appropriate for assessing an individual’s likely performance in a commercial role. The design of the questionnaire is based on business situations. The nomenclature of the typologies is succinct: Linear-active, Multi-active, Reactive. While the three types are distinctive, each possesses behavioural elements from the other two categories. It is a question of which one is dominant. Many individuals deviate from the national type in a work situation e.g. engineers and accountants tend to be Linear, sales people Multi-active, lawyers and doctors Reactive linear-active culture = culture where you may want to be concise, precise, and factual, avoid interruptions and distractions, and follow a clear agenda and timeline multi-active culture = culture where you may want to be friendly, enthusiastic, and empathetic, allow for some flexibility and improvisation, and use stories and examples to illustrate your points reactive culture = culture where you may want to be polite, respectful, and humble, listen attentively and patiently, and use indirect and subtle cues to convey your messages in at selling It was quite expected (predictable) This skills map can't to help HR to improve ]]> 20240702 10:10-11:30 2 active Keeping the workforce happy 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, Pearson Business workshop 1 Keeping the workforce happy pg 88 ex 1 reading Background https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) quarterly test Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w by Friday 20240614 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook ✓ high quality & expertise in local domain ✓|〆niche market ✓ perhaps more traditions & better work-life balance ✓ more personalised, less anonymous customer service 〆little opportunities for career development for non-family members 〆possible lack of international ambitions pg 88 ex 1 reading Background pg 88 ex 2 speaking pg 88 ex 3 listening business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_cb_audio/business_partner_b2_cb_audio_37_BW101.mp3 T / Cl Would managers in a non-family run business need to be as transparent as suggested? ✓ larger companies can't afford being discriminative or unethical → equal rights are taken for granted 〆family businesses may have to be more careful in terms of equal opportunities pg 88 ex 4 speaking pg 88 ex 5 6 listening business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_cb_audio/business_partner_b2_cb_audio_38_BW102.mp3 T / Cl Are problems listed actually inherent to a family-run business? 〆probably not Lexical material: Employee satisfaction survey pg 89 ex 7 A B reading The survey → pg 134 ex 7 B Employee satisfaction survey T / Cl Are answers given by other employees much different from Carolina, Tomasz, Andy, Sirina? yes, except: ✓ flexible hours ✓ meal vouchers ✓ positive cooperation at work pg 89 ex 8 speaking T / Cl How can you improve employee retention? 〆increase salary ✓ appeal to millennials by providing better working conditions pg 89 ex 9 task pg 89 ex 10 role play set for homework - to be confirmed pg 89 ex 11 writing a proposal ]]> retention = action of keeping sth rather than losing it or stopping it Millennials = also known as Generation Y or Gen Y, are the demographic cohort following Generation X and preceding Generation Z. Researchers and popular media use the early 1980s as starting birth years and the mid-1990s to early 2000s as ending birth years, with the generation typically being defined as people born from 1981 to 1996. Most millennials are the children of baby boomers and early Gen Xers; millennials are often the parents of Generation Alpha inherent to sth = existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute lacks of insufficient | lack of salary ]]> 20240627 10:10-11:30 2 active Writing a press release 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, Pearson Unit 8.5 Writing a press release pg 86 ex 1 reading Beeza Airlines fully independent investigation https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) (optional homework - Sergey) smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English Grammar in Use - Intermediate by Murphy, Cambridge University Press icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Complete the following exercises Unit 68 ing clauses key to exercise Check your answers with the key at the end of the file. english_grammar_in_use_intermediate_3rd_ed_murphy_cambridge_unit68_present_past_perfect_participle_clauses_w_key.pdf quarterly test Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w by Friday 20240614 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook ✓ to announce the launch of a new product or service → use a rather engaging & perhaps emphatic register ✓ to apologise for delays or disruptions & explain actions taken → use the passive form to avoid blaming anyone ✓ to inform about a company's new strategic | corporate decision e.g. restructuring, massive layouts due to economic outlook... → use rather neutral or formal register = often meant to be quoted by other news channels (...) pg 86 ex 1 reading Beeza Airlines fully independent investigation Functional language: Writing a press release pg 86 ex 2 vocab pg 86 ex 3 A B task → pg 133 Working in Malawi e.g. Big changes in the company ✓ make more formal We are happy to announce significant changes... set for homework pg 86 ex 3 C task ]]> to quote = to repeat the words that someone else has said or written: to occur = to happen 20240625 10:10-11:30 2 active Brainstorming 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, Pearson Unit 8.4 Brainstorming https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) quarterly test Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w by Friday 20240614 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook ✓ depends on how advanced a project actually is pg 84 ex 1 listening business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_cb_audio/business_partner_b2_cb_audio_33_804.mp3 T / Cl What is arguably one of the most challenging stages of brainstorming? ✓ collecting ideas without evaluating them pg 84 ex 2 A listening business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_cb_audio/business_partner_b2_cb_audio_34_805.mp3 pg 84 ex 2 B listening business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_cb_audio/business_partner_b2_cb_audio_35_806.mp3 pg 84 ex 2 C listening business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_cb_audio/business_partner_b2_cb_audio_36_807.mp3 pg 84 ex 2 D speaking Functional language: Leading a brainstorming session pg 85 ex 3 A vocab pg 85 ex 3 B vocab pg 85 ex 4 A B C task ]]> to discount = to think or say that sth is not important or not true; to take an amount of money off the usual cost of sth to expand (on a topic) = to talk more; to add details to what you are saying; to elaborate to build on = to be based on; to rest on; of theories and claims, for example would you like to group these ideas? ]]> 20240620 10:10-11:30 2 active GROW model 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, Pearson Unit 8.3 Coaching & mentoring pg 83 ex 7 A B vocab https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) quarterly test Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w by Friday 20240614 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook T / Cl Which approach proved to be more effective? ✓ coaching = more inspirational pg 82 ex 5 video business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_video_files/business_partner_b2_video_unit_8l8_3_4.mp4 T / Cl What is the bottom line of both meetings? ✓ once all emotions have settled, results will be the same = Katie will most probably have to agree What is instrumental in choosing either approach? ✓ highlighting motivational factors ✓ explaining how important the task is not only for the company but also potentially Katie → coaching is more long-term oriented pg 82 ex 6 speaking T / Cl When giving your opinion, to what extent are your questions genuine or rhetorical? 〆rhetorical questions may give a feeling of being a mentor (when you are more experienced you probably know all answers) 〆can be demotivating = focus on avoiding mistakes ✓ genuine questions are more like coaching = recognise what is acceptable damage (e.g. missed deadlines) → give opportunity to learn from mistakes = more goal oriented ]]> active textbook pg 83 ex 7 B vocab pg 83 ex 8 role play Functional language: GROW model (goal, reality, options/obstacles, way forward) pg 83 ex 9 A B C task ]]> to shadow sb = to be with sb who is doing a particular job, so that you can learn about it to approach = to speak to sb about sth, especially to ask them for sth or to offer to do sth to make up one's mind = to decide which who you started work working with in the start-up In generally general I agree I need an some advice Do you know which department are you are going to change to? Most of the tasks that we do is are fixing bugs How What do you think about this work? ]]> 20240618 10:10-11:30 2 active Coaching & mentoring 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, Pearson Unit 8.3 Coaching & mentoring https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) quarterly test Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w by Friday 20240614 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook 〆probably not Why are coaching & mentoring skills increasingly needed in today's corporate world? ✓ no long term employment guaranteed in today's business world ✓ professional mobility ✓ people change jobs more often → reskilling / upskilling → continuous learning ✓ senior staff need to provide some induction to new comers more frequently What are the main differences between coaching & mentoring? ✓ coaching doesn't give advice ✓ coaching is usually shorter & more focused on objectives ✓ mentoring depends more on personal experience pg 82 ex 1 A B lead in T / Cl In practice, which of coaching or mentoring involves greater accountability for results? ✓ coaching pg 82 ex 2 video business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_video_files/business_partner_b2_video_unit_8l8_3_1.mp4 pg 82 ex 3 A speaking T / Cl Given Katie's likely reluctance to getting out of her comfort zone, what option may be better [indirect (coaching) | direct (mentoring)]? ✓ be direct = mentoring pg 82 ex 3 B video option A business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_video_files/business_partner_b2_video_unit_8l8_3_2.mp4 option B business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_video_files/business_partner_b2_video_unit_8l8_3_3.mp4 T / Cl Given Katie's feedback on meeting Sanjit, what option may have been better [indirect (coaching) | direct (mentoring)] ? 1B 2A 3AB 4AB 5B 6B → coaching ]]> counselling = professional advice about a problem scythe /saið/ = tool with a long handle and a slightly curved blade, used for cutting long grass and corn; коса sickle = tool with a curved blade and a short handle, used for cutting grass or corn hammer and sickle = tools representing the people who work in industry and farming, used on the flag of the former Soviet Union and as a symbol of Communism have done it up to the by next week People can work in this company the whole their whole life (OR all their life) ]]> 20240613 10:10-11:30 2 active Describing a major change 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, Pearson Unit 8.2 Managing change pg 81 ex 8 A B grammar https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) quarterly test Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w by Friday 20240614 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook pg 81 ex 8 A speaking T / Cl How can you report the following: How about helping me writing this e-mail in English? ≠ request 〆He/She asked to help him/her to write an e-mail in English = suggestion ✓ He/She suggested helping him/her to write an e-mail in English pg 81 ex 8 B grammar Functional language: Describing a major change pg 81 ex 9 A B speaking pg 81 ex 10 A speaking pg 81 ex 10 B writing ]]> told asked me if I could help move a desk First time At the beginning my team lead wasn't happy about it How big is your team? ]]> 20240611 10:10-11:30 2 active Managing change 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, Pearson Unit 8.1 Change at Brompton bikes pg 80 ex 6 grammar https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) quarterly test Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w by Friday 20240614 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook ✓ changing jobs? ✓ getting married? pg 80 ex 1 lead in pg 80 ex 2 A listening business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_cb_audio/business_partner_b2_cb_audio_30_801.mp3 pg 80 ex 2 B listening business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_cb_audio/business_partner_b2_cb_audio_31_802.mp3 pg 80 ex 3 4 listening business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_cb_audio/business_partner_b2_cb_audio_32_803.mp3 pg 80 ex 5 speaking ]]> 20230529-1941 Reported speech (A2-B1) active grammar 1 Reported speech active deck_shuffled deck_of_phrases_reported_speech_b1_02.csv 20230529-1942 Reported speech B1-B2 (cont.) active grammar active textbook reported speech mindmap reported_speech_mindmap.pdf ]]> active textbook ]]> disruptive = causing problems, noise, etc. so that sth cannot continue normally upheaval /ʌpˈhi:vəl/ = big change that causes a lot of confusion, worry and problems better-off = being in a more prosperous, fortunate condition common general he thinks it was a change for the better ]]> 20240606 10:10-11:30 2 active How adaptable are you? 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, Pearson Unit 8.1 Change at Brompton bikes pg 78 ex 6 vocab pg 79 ex 8 vocab https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> 1 pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png Change curve active wip xml_multi_dd_row Change curve - negative emotions (denial, anger, blame, guilt, sadness) How do people react to change? How may resistance to change impact the company? italics) with the stages]]> 10 9 left shock shock negative emotions negative emotions negative emotions negative emotions process adjustment process adjustment ]]> 1;2 3;4 5;6 7;8 9;10 11;12 13;14 15;16 denial It's not true!
That's impossible! anger What the hell! blame It must be their fault... guilt Is it really our fault? sadness Oh dear, dear, dear... energy drops I can't do anything else
I don't know what to do regain of confidence I think we can try doing something about it! energy emerges Let's try this and that. ]]> shock denial anger → inability to take rational decisions negative emotions blame guilt sadness energy drops → lack of motivation & future goals process adjustment regain of confidence energy emerges → need for new team building & strategies ]]> active textbook pg 79 ex 10 speaking → pg 135 adaptability quiz pg 79 ex 11 A B C speaking pg 79 ex 12 A B C writing ]]> to weigh up sth (up) | ~ (up) sth (against sth) = to consider sth carefully before making a decision apprehensive of / about = worried or frightened that sth unpleasant may happen to cope with = to deal successfully with sth difficult; to manage to bring about = to result in the scratch ]]> morale /mɔˈrɑ:l/ 20240604 10:10-11:30 2 active Change at Brompton bikes 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, Pearson Unit 8.1 Change at Brompton bikes (optional homework) Unit 7.5 An e-mail giving reasons pg 76 ex 3 B writing an e-mail → pg 129 list of tasks to solve problems https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> wip textbook 〆can't only focus on future aims 〆professional goals depend on past experience → find a balance Do you agree with Socrates' quote? 〆would agree perhaps more with Diogenes♣ ♣ Greek philosopher credited by some with originating the Cynic way of life → need critical thinking skills to deal with changes pg 77 Metamorphosis of butterflies ]]> active textbook ✓ greater availability of pick-up locations for scooters 〆less healthy 〆perhaps more dangerous 〆1st-generation e-bikes need pedalling to ride though no effort is required → no cardio activity benefit pg 78 ex 1 lead in pg 78 ex 2 A B video business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_video_files/business_partner_b2_video_unit_8l8_1_1.mp4 pg 78 ex 3 video pg 78 ex 4 video pg 78 ex 5 speaking set for homework pg 78 ex 6 vocab ]]> 1 pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png Change management stages Change management stages active wip xml_multi_dd_row How do you organise & implement changes? 16 4 left 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 active textbook ]]> active textbook ]]> folding bike = bicycle designed to fold into a compact form, facilitating transport and storage. When folded, the bikes can be more easily carried into buildings, on public transportation (facilitating mixed-mode commuting and bicycle commuting), and more easily stored in compact living quarters or aboard a car, boat or plane up the hill uphill it's so easy I'll get to the job work by bicycle If your city doesn't do make efforts to clean the pavements and velo structure cycling tracks in winter Did you use to Have you got used to your working place I got to Belorusskaya by walk on foot ]]> Socrates /'sɔkrə,ti:z/ Diogenes /diˈoɡeneːs/ 20240530 10:10-11:30 2 active An e-mail giving reasons 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, Pearson Unit 7.5 An e-mail giving reasons pg 76 ex 1 reading Video for product launch https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook Video for product launch
]]> 20240530-1034 Reduced past participle clauses active grammar which | that have been received yesterday must be answered by the end of the day How can you make this long sentence shorter with a reduced participle clause? ✓ E-mails received yesterday must be answered by the end of the day ]]> active textbook pg 76 ex 3 A task → pg 130 table with problems & solutions pg 76 ex 3 B writing an e-mail → pg 129 list of tasks to solve problems ]]> active textbook 〆can't only focus on future aims 〆professional goals depend on past experience → find a balance Do you agree with Socrates' quote? 〆would agree perhaps more with Diogenes♣ ♣ Greek philosopher credited by some with originating the Cynic way of life → need critical thinking skills to deal with changes pg 77 Metamorphosis of butterflies ]]> unforeseen = that you did not expect to happen; unexpected to arise = (especially of a problem or a difficult situation) to happen; to start to exist; to occur couldn't be wasn't able to deliver on time ]]> circumstance /'sə:kəm,stæns/ failure /'feilyə:/ Socrates /'sɔkrə,ti:z/ Diogenes /diˈoɡeneːs/ 20240528 10:10-11:30 2 active Difficult negotiations 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, Pearson Unit 7.4 Difficult negotiations pg 74 ex 3 vocab pg 75 ex 4 vocab https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> wip textbook ✓ demanding ✓ appreciate being given time 〆dislike pressure 〆feel disheartened when decisions have already been made pg 74 ex 1 lead in T / Cl Would you enjoy going to Japan to work temporarily? ✓ provided you didn't have to go the extra mile & work after hours → meet tight deadlines What can you do to avoid being a 'difficult' partner during a negotiation? 〆avoid negative / confrontational language 〆be flexible 〆accept rather than be reluctant to short notice changes pg 74 ex 2 A listening business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_cb_audio/business_partner_b2_cb_audio_27_701.mp3 pg 74 ex 2 B listening business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_cb_audio/business_partner_b2_cb_audio_28_702.mp3 pg 74 ex 2 C listening business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_cb_audio/business_partner_b2_cb_audio_29_703.mp3 ]]> active textbook business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_cb_audio/business_partner_b2_cb_audio_29_703.mp3 ]]> 1 pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png Vocab active wip xml_multi_dd_row What strategies can you use to manage difficult negotiations? 17 8 left 1;2 3;4 5;6 7;8 9;10 check your understanding So what you're saying In other words agree on common ground I know we're both on the same wavelength I think we all agree on that point acknowledge your partner's point of view In your opinion / From your standpoint I understand where you're coming from make suggestions How about (verb + ing) What if we (verb + past simple → 2nd conditional) call for action We're going to have to go the extra mile What that means is that ]]> active textbook 1) take control 2) check your understanding 3) set a framework for communication / define the process 4) remain open pg 74 ex 3 vocab Functional language: Dealing with difficult negotiations pg 75 ex 4 A vocab pg 75 ex 4 B speaking pg 75 ex 5 A B C task → student A pg 130 → student B pg 132 → student C pg 134 ]]> to acknowledge = to accept that sth is true; to recognise to go the extra mile = to make a special, extra effort to achieve sth jump toss a coin Haruki wants that Javier goes to go to Japan They didn't see at look at | consider this opportunity Can I proper understand Do | Did I understand properly that... You can don't don't have to worry ]]> 20240523 10:10-11:30 2 active Discussing priorities 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, Pearson Unit 7.3 Dealing with urgency pg 73 ex 7 A B vocab https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook pg 72 ex 5 video business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_video_files/business_partner_b2_video_unit_7l3_7_3_4.mp4 T / Cl What conclusions can be drawn? ✓ include keywords like 'urgent' in your correspondence if it is relevant → follow-up quickly if there's no response 〆don't come across as impatient or upset if your recipient hasn't acknowledged receipt → think twice before you call back to avoid putting too much pressure ✓ communicate on why it is urgent for you → consider option B only if you really want to avoid Sanjit panicking pg 72 ex 6 speaking ]]> active textbook pg 73 ex 8 role play ]]> 1 Role play active role_play Recycle new expressions and language. You had ordered on-line spare parts for a broken machine tool. Delivery was scheduled for yesterday. You haven't received any explanations or apologies for late delivery. You are upset because you can't continue production without those spare parts. It seems you haven't responded to my e-mails. Please, prioritise this! When can you get back to me? We really need this by EOP. You are a very busy logistics provider. I'm sorry for not returning your call earlier. We're quite overloaded this week. I'm afraid I shan't be able to respond by COB. Can I get back to you by the end of the week? active textbook pg 129 role A pg 132 role B ]]> active textbook ✓ demanding ✓ appreciate being given time 〆dislike pressure 〆feel disheartened when decisions have already been made pg 74 ex 1 lead in T / Cl Would you enjoy going to Japan to work temporarily? ✓ provided you didn't have to go the extra mile & work after hours → meet tight deadlines What can you do to avoid being a 'difficult' partner during a negotiation? 〆avoid negative / confrontational language 〆be flexible 〆accept rather than be reluctant to short notice changes pg 74 ex 2 A listening business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_cb_audio/business_partner_b2_cb_audio_27_701.mp3 pg 74 ex 2 B listening business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_cb_audio/business_partner_b2_cb_audio_28_702.mp3 pg 74 ex 2 C listening business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_cb_audio/business_partner_b2_cb_audio_29_703.mp3 ]]> ASAP = as soon as possible COB = by (the) close of business - end of the working day or the business day, especially on a financial market EOP = by (the) end of play - end of the working day or the business day, especially on a financial market 20240521 10:10-11:30 2 active Dealing with urgency 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, Pearson Unit 7.2 Smart work pg 71 ex 9 vocab Unit 7.3 Dealing with urgency https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook ✓ nowadays, probably better to use instant messaging pg 72 ex 1 A B lead in pg 72 ex 2 video business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_video_files/business_partner_b2_video_unit_7l3_7_3_1.mp4 T / Cl How would you react if your supplier was expected to go bankrupt? ✓ consider alternative suppliers → don't underestimate the gravity of the situation If a situation is obviously urgent, do you always expect a quick response? ✓ don't wait & send a reminder 〆don't be patient pg 72 ex 3 A speaking pg 72 ex 3 B video option A - low pressure business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_video_files/business_partner_b2_video_unit_7l3_7_3_2.mp4 T / Cl Are you satisfied with this answer? 〆Emma is v.busy 〆Emma might not have enough information → just trying to calm Sanjit down Nothing to worry about = misleading answer 〆not professional → should have replied she has checked info about bankruptcy rather than she's v.busy → consider escalating option B - high pressure business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_video_files/business_partner_b2_video_unit_7l3_7_3_3.mp4 T / Cl Was it a good idea to call Emma? 〆should have given her a little more time to reply 〆Emma had to defend herself ✓ got a quite assertive confirmation from Emma that everything is OK → should have mentioned she is considering an alternative supplier to SendAll ]]> wip textbook pg 72 ex 5 video business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_video_files/business_partner_b2_video_unit_7l3_7_3_3.mp4 pg 72 ex 6 speaking ]]> timeliness = being at the right time write me written | sent me a message in... ]]> 20240516 10:10-11:30 2 active Do you seem as senior as you actually are? 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, Pearson Unit 7.2 Smart work pg 71 ex 9 vocab Unit 7.3 Dealing with urgency https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> 1 Do you seem as senior as you actually are? 20240510 hw20240517 active wip edit_ol_qa prep_ol_qa pix/icons8-movie-100_white.png If you are applying for a much coveted dream job, how can you ensure you don't get underestimated during the job interview? Do You Seem As Senior As You Actually Are? Watch an ex-Google, ex-Microsoft super senior software engineer and a negotiation/communication coach put a senior software/AI engineer to the test to see if he's presenting himself to be as senior as he actually is. Software engineers get downleveled and rejected oftentimes because of how they're perceived by the interviewer. Avoid that by workshopping your skills until there's no question about your perception matching the reality. Ex-Google, ex-Microsoft super senior software engineer: @dimakorolev Negotiation/communication coach: Kevin Landucci Senior software/AI engineer: Alex Bowe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbCne6_sBBs see also The 5 Interview Stages (With Steps and Tips) Ali Khalil Empowering Your Career Journey: Specializing in Job Placement in Luxembourg and UAE https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-interview-stages-steps-tipswhat-ali-khalil-5nuze/ The 3 Stage Interview Process - A beginner's guide Hannah Kuspira Tech and Creative Recruiter | Passionate Collaborator | Studier of People and Leadership https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/3-stage-interview-process-beginners-guide-hannah-kuspira/ → watch the video → answer the questions]]> stopwatch do_you_seem_as_senior_as_you_actually_are_nbCne6_sBBs.mp4 What do you usually start your interview with? → practise with the stopwatch What should you avoid when the interviewer asks to introduce yourself? [01:20] → compare your answer with Alex's What can you do to make a good, first impression which will be the base for possibly the whole interview? How can this help you prepare better? [02:37] If you were an interviewer that just heard you give that intro how curious would you be about carrying that through to a whole interview [02:37] ✓ imagine the recruiter has never read your CV... → tease him/her with success stories and metrics ! don't explain how you have achieved them yet ✓ when preparing, skip some pieces of information to anticipate questions → allow the interviewer to elicit with follow-up questions = more natural conversation ]]> to tease = to harass someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); to provoke someone with persistent annoyances to elicit = to draw forth (what is latent); to get information or a reaction from sb, often with difficulty How can you encourage the interviewer to ask you follow-up questions? [04:44-16:15] → give some examples → compare your answers with Alex's the breadcrumbs for your interviewer to follow up on [16:18] ✓ academic achievements ✓ funding (...) ]]> How can you bridge the gap between theory and practice at work? [17:35] What do you think of Alex's so-called 'no-mock interview' answer? [18:15] I'm positive that like I'm shamelessly positive that I I speak research I speak scientific language is better than most engineers and speak engineering language is better than most scientists [17:50] 〆avoid quick repetition of sentence beginnings → speak slowly, with confidence Alex So I seven years ago I finished my PhD in compressed data structures uh the Highlight there was that uh I co-invented a graph of uh DNA fragments that reduced the memory requirement from 300 gabt of ram to two gigabytes of RAM which made it uh which made complex analysis achievable on commodity hardware uh Since then though I was working at cruise I was one of the first 100 Engineers which gave me the opportunity to work on some core routing uh fine grain controls which directly led to us getting uh billions of investing from SoftBank um and that that gave me some opportunities to apply my research background to build uh Sorry what's the instrumentation to build instrumentation uh around spatio temporal graph analysis which allowed the or enabled the company to make data driven decisions each quarter 〆avoid long sentences with subordinate clauses 〆don't learn by heart at the risk of pausing (e.g. instrumentation) ]]> What can you tell about yourself in a way that invites questions that you expect to be asked and want to answer? What methods can you use? [20:36] → give the same answer using different narrative approaches STAR method structured manner of responding to a behavioural-based interview question by discussing the specific situation, task, action, and result of the situation you are describing → use the STAR method in a googledoc to brainstorm ideas & refresh all your achievements ✓ sort out relevant support stories, anecdotes ✓ prepare facts & figures ✓ find relevant metrics → imagine you are dating someone, trying to seduce = once refreshed & structured, try to forget about the STAR method! → focus on the Minto pyramid Minto Pyramid Principle 1. Answer, thesis or key point 2. Arguments & main points 3. Supporting details & ideas https://www.toolshero.com/communication-skills/minto-pyramid-principle/ → keep pts 2,3 for follow-up questions BLUF (Bottom Line Up First) Bottom Line Up Front is basically the staff-and-above-level special: it’s extraordinary at shielding your counterpart from unnecessary details; you tell them the most important thing first, don’t make them wait til the end to hear why they should be listening at the beginning! This is the opposite approach of STAR, which often buries the lede https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BLUF_(communication) ]]> How can you describe a time you had a conflict with a colleague if you've never really experienced such a strong argument? What mistakes should you avoid? [21:20] → practise with the stopwatch → compare your answers with Alex's annoyance that persisted over time [21:37] → re-assess what a strong argument is e.g. walking away, swearing Kevin the conflict is with somebody above you in the org I think that that represents you better [24:42] → choose a conflict with someone in a senior position rather than junior to you ✓ show how you have gained respect Dima you seem to be down playing this incident this conflict because it sounds like in your mind it's mining it's not worthy of attention but it's actually a staff level conflict that's the majority of conflicts senior Engineers deal with are of lower mag this one you could totally answer with this story at a step level interview so you're downplaying it as if it's something minor but you you will be how would he say it so he's so he's making it seem like it as as major as it how how how what would it what would a staff level engineer interview answer maybe sound like in this case [28:44] ✓ don't downplay an incident ]]> How can you start a rather long story in an engaging way (before even introducing the Minto Pyramid or STAR framework)? → practise answering the question below with the stopwatch e.g. Can you tell me about a time you drove a project forward? [44:35] → compare your answer with Alex's You know that part when you have to cross the street... [44:35] Kevin Do you know that really challenging thing on the app? [44:54] → start with a rhetorical question ]]> ✓ begin your support story with a rhetorical question ✓ include impact on the whole organisation What use of language (grammar) will make your delivery more natural? [45:10] You had spoken speech, asides, to yourself [45:10] That's a clue, I'm speaking like a real person [45:35] → don't learn by heart → feel free to hesitate (or pretend to be doing so) = example of self-confidence ]]> aside = remark, often made in a low voice, which is not intended to be heard by everyone present What body language can be misleading? What soft exposing giveaways can you fake? [46:07] Then you look to this side (...) Maybe when doing them, it's a good sign [46:07] ]]> giveaway = something that makes you guess the real truth about sth/sb How can you tell a support story sounds convincing? [47:34] I almost forgot that you had sort of prepared it. It was so natural (...) If you told me, like out of 10 stories, these two are the ones I prepared, I would not point to this one. [47:34] ]]> How can you make the interviewer less intimidating during an on-line interview? [48:24] What can you do when you're running out of ideas? Emphasise lessons learnt? Anything else? [50:00] Whenever you feel you're out of steam, just end with 'Yeah, that was it' [50:47] → signal clearly you believe you have answered ~ bluffing Kevin You want them to have breadcrumbs [51:04] → leave room for follow-up questions ]]> Why aren't senior people using the STAR framework? [54:08] Crutches are useful to stand up but actually they'll be a hindrance when you develop the skill Kevin If senior people are using the STAR framework, you cannot tell [54:19] → no need to be dogmatic about it ]]> What does it mean when the interviewer is asking what lessons you've learnt & you can predict that moment? [54:32] What better follow-up question should you expect from perhaps a more experienced interviewer? [56:56] Is it really relevant? They lack the capacity & skill to do without [55:25] = situation when interviewer follows the STAR structure ✓ hints at interviewer's lack of insight → you are mentoring them = your answers might be the result of a self-intro which didn't tease enough → don't provide exhaustive answers Dima What would you do differently? [56:56] = typical, alternative follow-up question Kevin That is somewhat popular advice (...) but that's not the standard across companies [57:37] → don't be dogmatic / systematic about concluding with lessons learnt → focus on narrative structure (i.e. rest your case) ]]> to rest your case = to have no more to say about sth, especially because you think you have proved your point What 3 points should you focus on during your prep? Why should they give you a sense of ease during an interview? [01:02:33] You've got to know what you gonna say. You've got to believe in it. You've got to enjoy it 1) knowing → helps build structure 2) believing → helps show passion 3) enjoyment → suggests some kind of grace, effortlessness = builds confidence in skills relevant to the interview ]]> coveted = greatly desired to tease = to harass someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); to provoke someone with persistent annoyances to elicit = to draw forth (what is latent); to get information or a reaction from sb, often with difficulty aside = remark, often made in a low voice, which is not intended to be heard by everyone present giveaway = something that makes you guess the real truth about sth/sb Minto Pyramid Principle (aka the McKinsey’s Pyramid Principle) = tool used to process and structure large amounts of information to convey a story, message or presentation without omitting important details. The principle of the McKinsey Pyramid is to cut to the chase in written texts or presentations. This ensures that the audience’s attention is captured and that a riveting story can be created that’s easy to remember and understand (src: https://www.toolshero.com/communication-skills/minto-pyramid-principle/) 20240514 10:10-11:30 2 active Smart work 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, Pearson Unit 7.2 Smart work pg 70 ex 3 B reading Cutting overtime in Japan - one company's efforts https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook ✓ focus on prioritising tasks ✓ set deadlines to motivate yourself ✓ avoid burning out 〆fight procrastination pg 70 ex 1 2 lead in T / Cl How can you avoid lengthy meetings? ✓ stick to a clear agenda ✓ run standing meetings pg 70 ex 3 A B reading Cutting overtime in Japan - one company's efforts pg 70 ex 4 vocab pg 70 ex 5 speaking ]]> 20191017-1350 Adverbs of frequency active grammar most of the time (when I've got nothing else to do) call my friends in the evening ✓ adverbial phrase = at the beginning = to emphasise These are adverbs of [frequency | manner]? ✓ frequency 3. I usually call friends quickly quickly ✓ adverb of manner = at the end 4. I [always read / read always] a book in the metro ✓ always read = adverbial of frequency I read a book [in the metro everyday / everyday in the metro] ✓ in the metro everyday = place adverbials before time adverbials ]]> active textbook ✓ it (very) seldom happens pg 71 ex 6 grammar pg 71 ex 7 8 vocab set for homework pg 71 ex 9 vocab T / Cl Do you hardly ever feel overwhelmed because you're well-organised? 〆doesn't matter how well organised you might be pg 71 ex 10 speaking ]]> overtime = time that you spend working at your job after you have worked the normal hours now and then = from time to time at the latest = no later than the time mentioned to put in many hours = to work hard overwhelmed = experiencing such a strong emotional effect that it is difficult to resist or know how to react to put off = to postpone 's not doesn't always happen Due to this argument You can feel hardly completely overwhelmed ]]> 20240507 10:10-11:30 2 active Managing time 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, Pearson Unit 7.1 Managing time pg 69 ex 6 vocab https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook ✓ switch off your mobile phone ✓ ignore e-mails (...) pg 68 ex 2 A speaking pg 68 ex 2 B video business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_video_files/business_partner_b2_video_unit_7l1_7_1_1.mp4 pg 68 ex 3 video pg 68 ex 4 speaking Lexical material: Managing time pg 68 ex 5 vocab set for homework pg 69 ex 6 vocab pg 69 ex 7 vocab pg 69 ex 8 speaking pg 69 ex 9 A B project ]]> worlds away = completely different from (something) Fordism = industrial engineering and manufacturing system that serves as the basis of modern social and labour-economic systems that support industrialized, standardized mass production (nothing is handmade, but everything is made through machines and moulds by unskilled workers) and mass consumption good well Modern warehouses are high highly automated They work under huge time press pressure | constraints At home you have a lot of attractions distractions ]]> 20240502 10:10-11:30 2 active Managing time - Remind - TaskJuggler 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, Pearson Unit 6.5 Company newsletter https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> 1 Writing a newsletter 20240425 hw20240502 pix/icons8-hand-with-pen-100_white.png active wip edit_ol_qa_writing https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C-78umBV_lJpsdeB4_ia3Ju2qn4yIyIa3u1v0aYaC1U/edit Sergey & Yan https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-8fFInj_Cq2Umw68mmDkJM3f5ylSnY3bXofLTVvC2CM/edit ]]> active textbook ✓ https://dianne.skoll.ca/wiki/Remind_FAQ#How_can_I_get_emailed_15_minutes_before_some_events? Why would I want to use Remind? Remind is very fast and lightweight in comparison to typical GUI calendar programs. Remind can handle rather complicated recurring reminders, which are beyond the capability of most calendar applications. Remind can interact well with other programs. You can quickly add reminders from the terminal, with Quicksilver, or with a homebrewed Python script; you can schedule applications to execute through Remind; you can display Remind's output through an external application, or even read off your reminders with a text-to-speech program. If you have any programming experience, then the idea of using a scripting language to describe a calendar may seem very natural to you How can I get emailed 15 minutes before some events? 1. Add a 15 minute 'tdelta' to any reminders that you want advance warning for, e.g. REM Nov 27 2006 AT 14:00 +15 MSG %"Do something%" %1 2. Launch a background Remind process in "daemon mode" and tell it to send triggered reminder messages to 'mail': remind -z -k'echo "%s" | mail -s "reminder" username' ~/.reminders & How do you plan what needs to be done at work? Have you got any favourite project manager software? ✓ TaskJuggler https://wiki.freephile.org/wiki/TaskJuggler#Cheatsheet Project management tool to plan and track projects, resources, tasks, costs and deliverables. TaskJuggler is written in Ruby and leverages parts of the KDE environment. Original code came from SUSE Linux in Germany (now Novell). The software is used by many people/organizations like AMD and there is good support in the active forums and mailing lists. Source code is maintained on GitHub One approach to balancing resource loads is to use the limits property right in the allocation. You can also define limits in the resource defintion, or you could adjust (artificially) workinghours task baseActivities "Baseline Activities" { effort 3000h start 2008-04-01 allocate GregRundlett { mandatory limits { dailymax 4h } } allocate SallyStar { mandatory limits { dailymax 4h } } allocate JoeDoe { mandatory limits { dailymax 4h } } } (...) task gui "Graphical User Interface" { effort 35d # This task has taken 5 man-days more than originally planned. # We record this as well, so that we can generate reports that # compare the delayed schedule of the project to the original plan. delayed:effort 40d depends !database, !backend allocate dev2, dev3 } pg 68 ex 1 lead in ]]> 20240425 10:10-11:30 2 active Company newsletter 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, Pearson Unit 6.5 Company newsletter pg 66 ex 1 lead in pg 66 ex 2 A B vocab https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook ✓ informal, engaging style ✓ convincing narrative pg 66 ex 1 lead in T / Cl Would you like to be the hero of the month at your company? What project ideas would you like to promote? ✓ sports tournament ✓ mini film festival ✓ craft workshops for children Functional language: Writing a company newsletter T / Cl Would you like to help building a school in South Africa? What social projects would you volunteer for? How would you encourage companies to sell only eco-friendly products? ✓ need to be community-minded ✓ be an activist pg 66 ex 2 A B vocab pg 66 ex 3 A B C task see pg 134 lesson 6.5 > 3 A Notes on environmental situation in office ]]> 1 Writing a newsletter 20240425 hw20240502 pix/icons8-hand-with-pen-100_white.png active wip edit_ol_qa_writing https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C-78umBV_lJpsdeB4_ia3Ju2qn4yIyIa3u1v0aYaC1U/edit Sergey & Yan https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-8fFInj_Cq2Umw68mmDkJM3f5ylSnY3bXofLTVvC2CM/edit ]]> 2nd paragraph: current situation ← present simple / present continuous 3rd paragraph: future plans & goals ← going to 20240423 10:10-11:30 2 active Sales & selling 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, Pearson Unit 6.4 Sales & selling https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook ✓ give examples of other people who have already done so for you & how they benefited from it = social proof ✓ promise to return the favour = reciprocity What makes a good salesperson? their smile? haircut? charisma? ✓ understanding people's needs ✓ communication skills e.g. pitching ✓ interpersonal skills e.g. empathy ✓ being an expert isn't always a top priority Can you recommend any films where sales techniques play a prominent role in the narrative? Who killed BlackBerry The Founder (of McDonald's) pg 64 ex 1 lead in pg 64 ex 2 A listening business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_cb_audio/business_partner_b2_cb_audio_25_605.mp3 pg 64 ex 2 B listening business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_cb_audio/business_partner_b2_cb_audio_26_606.mp3 T / Cl Would you spend time on studying an offer if you had no clue about costs? 〆probably not = solution provided is trying to find out how much you can pay → demand a rough estimate pg 64 ex 2 C speaking Functional language: Selling a product or service pg 64 ex 3 A vocab T / Cl 'How does that sound?' means [request feedback on what was said | invite further questions]? ✓ request feedback on what was said pg 65 ex 3 B vocab pg 65 ex 3 C role play pg 65 ex 4 A B C task ]]> pitch = talk or arguments used by a person trying to sell things or persuade people to do sth can be are able to sell (Are you) having a fun? One advantage is to not afraid frighten potential customers with the price It doesn't matter how much it can be cost ]]> 20240418 10:10-11:30 2 active Voicing & responding to concerns 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, Pearson Unit 6.3 Transparency in business pg 63 ex 7 A vocab https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook ✓ to find solutions to a controversial problem → play the role of a sparring partner pg 63 ex 7 A vocab T / Cl Will you always think out loud with your colleagues if some problems with your recommended solutions come to light? 〆perhaps not a good idea ✓ focus on constructive feedback → think carefully first - unless you need brainstorming pg 63 ex 7 B speaking pg 63 ex 8 vocab pg 63 ex 9 speaking T / Cl What happened to office space after the pandemic? Have all staff members come back to their desks, or have companies tried to cut costs? ✓ hot desking = work office organization system where each space is available for any worker, rather than reserved for a specific worker, so different workers may use the same spot along the day or week. The "desk" in the name refers to a table or other work space being shared by multiple workers on different shifts as opposed to every staff member having their own personal desk. A primary motivation for hot-desking is cost reduction through space savings—up to 30% in some cases pg 63 ex 10 A B task → student A pg 128 → student B pg 130 ]]> to think out loud = to say what you are thinking to come to light = to be revealed or disclosed sparring partner = someone you have friendly arguments with; person you practise boxing with to halve = to divide by two hot desking = work office organization system where each space is available for any worker, rather than reserved for a specific worker, so different workers may use the same spot along the day or week. The "desk" in the name refers to a table or other work space being shared by multiple workers on different shifts as opposed to every staff member having their own personal desk. A primary motivation for hot-desking is cost reduction through space savings—up to 30% in some cases can't don't want to be impolite but your solution is... But from on the other hand you can be... Just thinking out loudly loud maybe we can have an IPO Do you really understand how much money do you need? Don't you think there are other ways to make your life more interest interesting? Have you known heard that we haven't got enough desks for everyone? ]]> 20240416 10:10-11:30 2 active Transparency in business 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, Pearson Unit 6.3 Transparency in business https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook ✓ building long term relationship → show all your cards ✓ if reached a stalemate = situation in a dispute or competition in which neither side is able to win or make any progress → unlock a negotiation 〆hidden agenda → keep a trump card up your sleeve ✓ white lie = harmless or small lie, especially one that you tell to avoid hurting sb → not to worry or disappoint pg 62 ex 1 lead in pg 62 ex 2 A video business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_video_files/business_partner_b2_video_unit_6l6_3_1.mp4 T / Cl What means 'It's your call!'? ✓ It's your decision pg 62 ex 2 B speaking pg 62 ex 3 A speaking option A - be indirect 〆only a gossip ✓ useful for cross-company communication only → check information option B - be direct & share information ✓ if you know about some issues, you should tell your partner = more ethical → preferable for in-company collaboration pg 62 ex 3 B video business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_video_files/business_partner_b2_video_unit_6l6_3_3.mp4 T / Cl What are the pros & cons of option B? ✓ being honest ✓ making apologies for giving wrong advice 〆Sanjit hiding his disappointment & worries 〆Sanjit doesn't share his concerns with Claudio ≠ being honest like Claudio business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_video_files/business_partner_b2_video_unit_6l6_3_2.mp4 T / Cl What are the pros & cons of option A? 〆being vague = suspicious behaviour → lack of trust 〆information being withheld → hedging is misinterpreted pg 62 ex 4 speaking T / Cl Which option is better? ✓ option B pg 62 ex 5 video business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_video_files/business_partner_b2_video_unit_6l6_3_4.mp4 T / Cl What conclusions can be drawn? ✓ preserve trust when building a long standing relationship 〆if you lie (or hide the truth once) you may jeopardise your future collaboration pg 62 ex 6 speaking ]]> stalemate = situation in a dispute or competition in which neither side is able to win or make any progress trump card = something that gives you an advantage over other people, especially when they do not know what it is and you are able to use it to surprise them white lie = harmless or small lie, especially one that you tell to avoid hurting sb It's your call! = it's your decision hedging = way of avoiding giving a direct answer or opinion to jeopardise = to put in danger counter partner counterpart | partner This project has a chance to success succeed | of succeeding ]]> 20240411 10:10-11:30 2 active The triple bottom line | Conditionals 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, Pearson Unit 6.2 The triple bottom line pg 61 ex 7 A B grammar (conditionals) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_cb_audio/business_partner_b2_cb_audio_21_601.mp3 pg 60 ex 4 listening business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_cb_audio/business_partner_b2_cb_audio_22_602.mp3 T / Cl Would you buy products from a particular company only because of its ethical conduct? ✓ if it's not too expensive pg 60 ex 5 listening business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_cb_audio/business_partner_b2_cb_audio_23_603.mp3 pg 60 ex 6 speaking ]]> 20210320-0858 Third conditional active grammar 20210423-2014 Unreal conditionals active decks deck_of_phrases_conditionals_2-3.csv active textbook pg 61 ex 8 A grammar Lexical material: Sustainability, 3Ps (profits, people, planet), ethical business pg 61 ex 8 B speaking pg 61 ex 9 speaking ]]> dairy = made from milk sustainability = social goal for people to co-exist on Earth over a long time; development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs 20240409 10:10-11:30 2 active The triple bottom line Ethical choices (2/2) 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, Pearson Unit 6.1 Ethical choices pg 59 ex 7 8 vocab Unit 6.2 The triple bottom line https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) @ Natasha quarterly test Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w → deadline Friday 20240322 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook pg 59 ex 7 vocab T / Cl What is the most effective motivational factor to campaign against unethical fashion? ✓ being able to afford such ethical choices ✓ giving your own children a good example → make savvy choices & explain to them the dangers of fast fashion pg 59 ex 8 vocab Look good, be good pg 59 ex 9 role play How ethical are your clothes? ]]> active textbook ✓ in traditional business accounting and common usage, the "bottom line" refers to either the "profit" or "loss", which is usually recorded at the very bottom line on a statement of revenue and expenses What does the triple bottom line take into account that wasn't included before? ✓ over the last 50 years, environmentalists and social justice advocates have struggled to bring a broader definition of bottom line into public consciousness by introducing full cost accounting e.g. if a corporation shows a monetary profit, but their asbestos mine causes thousands of deaths from asbestosis, and their copper mine pollutes a river, and the government ends up spending taxpayer money on health care and river clean-up, how can we capture a fuller societal cost benefit analysis? ✓ triple bottom line adds two more "bottom lines": social and environmental (ecological) concerns ✓ 3 Ps (profits, people, planet) pg 60 ex 1 lead in T / Cl Are working conditions the only ethical concerns of employees in your country? ✓ impact of global warming not really visible yet ✓ equal rights & opportunities of minor groups not high on the agenda either → only few ethical criteria available to assess a company pg 60 ex 2 reading (to be continued) pg 60 ex 3 listening business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_cb_audio/business_partner_b2_cb_audio_21_601.mp3 ]]> triple bottom line | TBL | 3BL = accounting framework with three parts: social, environmental (or ecological) and economic. Some organizations have adopted the TBL framework to evaluate their performance in a broader perspective to create greater business value. Includes 3 Ps (profits, people, planet) 20240404 10:10-11:30 2 active Ethical choices 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, Pearson Unit 5 Performance Unit 5.5 Performance review summary pg 56 ex 3 B task (prepare orally only) → see pg 130 lesson 5.5 > 3 B → use model from pg 56 ex 1 lead in → use expressions from pg 56 ex 2 A B vocab https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) @ Natasha quarterly test Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w → deadline Friday 20240322 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook → see pg 130 lesson 5.5 > 3 B → use model from pg 56 ex 1 lead in → use expressions from pg 56 ex 2 A B vocab T / Cl Demo I'm please to report that... I'm impressed by your good communication skills Indeed, you have been clear and concise pg 56 ex 3 C task ]]> active textbook ✓ being good is good business Would you buy some particular brand of clothes to show your professional status & success (e.g. a suit by Armani)? Or would you be ready to buy clothes only because they were ethically produced? ✓ depends on corporate image ✓ Lacoste shirts used to symbolise wealth ✓ Nike & Adidas suggest a certain lifestyle Millennials & Zoomers want to identify with Do you avoid fast fashion brands? Fast fashion is the business model of replicating recent catwalk trends and high-fashion designs, mass-producing them at a low cost, and bringing them to retail quickly while demand is at its highest. The term fast fashion is also used generically to describe the products of this business model. Retailers who employ the fast fashion strategy include Primark, H&M, Shein, and Zara,[1] all of which have become large multinationals by driving high turnover of inexpensive seasonal and trendy clothing that appeals to fashion-conscious consumers. Fast fashion grew during the late 20th century as manufacturing of clothing became less expensive—the result of more efficient supply chains, new quick response manufacturing methods, and greater reliance on low-cost labor from the apparel manufacturing industries of South, Southeast, and East Asia, where women make up 85-90% of the garment workforce. Labor practices in fast fashion are often exploitative, and due to the gender concentration of the garment industry, women are more vulnerable.[2] Fast fashion's environmental impact has also been the subject of controversy. The global fashion industry is responsible for 8–10% of global carbon emissions per year, to which fast fashion is a large contributor. The low cost of production, favoring synthetic materials, chemicals, and minimal pollution abatement measures have led to excess waste src: wikipedia pg 58 lead in pg 58 ex 2 video business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_video_files/business_partner_b2_video_unit_6l6_1_1.mp4 pg 58 ex 3 reading pg 58 ex 4 speaking ]]> Zoomers = generation Z, demographic cohort succeeding Millennials and preceding Generation Alpha fast fashion = business model of replicating recent catwalk trends and high-fashion designs, mass-producing them at a low cost, and bringing them to retail quickly while demand is at its highest. Its environmental impact has also been the subject of controversy sweatshop = factory or workshop, especially in the clothing industry, where manual workers are employed at very low wages for long hours and under poor conditions of confidence ]]> 20240402 10:10-11:30 2 active Performance review summary 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, Pearson Unit 5 Performance Unit 5.4 Reviewing projects pg 55 ex 3 C vocab Unit 5.5 Performance review summary pg 56 ex 1 lead in https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) @ Natasha quarterly test Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w → deadline Friday 20240322 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook ✓ a few months pg 56 ex 1 lead in Functional language: Making positive comments & constructive criticism T / Cl If you always meet deadlines, what kind of reputation will you earn? ✓ being punctual pg 56 ex 2 A B vocab pg 56 ex 3 A task ]]> active textbook → see pg 130 lesson 5.5 > 3 B → use model from pg 56 ex 1 lead in → use expressions from pg 56 ex 2 A B vocab T / Cl Demo I'm please to report that... I'm impressed by your good communication skills Indeed, you have been clear and concise pg 56 ex 3 C task ]]> to settle = to make a place your permanent home; to make yourself or sb else comfortable in a new position to fall behind with = to make less progress than others in a competition; to get late to keep up = to continue aptitude = natural ability or skill at doing sth - aptitude is a natural talent, whereas 'ability' is knowledge or expertise held in a specific area to exhibit = to show clearly that you have or feel a particular feeling, quality or ability to think out = to consider carefully and rationally; to plan 20240328 10:10-11:30 2 active Reviewing projects 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, Pearson Unit 5 Performance Unit 5.4 Reviewing projects pg 54 ex 3 A vocab https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) @ Natasha quarterly test Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w → deadline Friday 20240322 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook ✓ taking risks gives room for creativity What does failing fast mean in the context of an entrepreneurial culture? ✓ recover quickly & learn from your mistakes pg 54 ex 1 lead in pg 54 ex 2 A listening business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_cb_audio/business_partner_b2_cb_audio_19_501.mp3 T / Cl Have you ever lacked time & resources for prototyping that led to a technical debt? How did you deal with it? ✓ scheduled a special iteration to address exclusively the unwanted & crippling technological work-around (i.e. technical debt) → depends to what extent the prototype is being future proof, scalable or just a POC (proof of concept - e.g. alpha, beta versions) pg 54 ex 2 B listening business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_cb_audio/business_partner_b2_cb_audio_20_502.mp3 T / Cl Is working face-to-face still more effective than remotely? ✓ perhaps mostly when solving misunderstandings & conflicts → identify body language & hidden clues to communicate more implicitly Functional language: Leading & participating in review meetings pg 54 ex 3 A vocab pg 55 ex 3 B vocab set for homework pg 55 ex 3 C vocab pg 55 ex 4 A B C task → role play delivery of performance development experience ]]> thoroughly = precisely, exhaustively oversight = fact of making a mistake because you forget to do sth or you do not notice sth technical debt = in software development, or any other IT field (e.g. Infrastructure, Networking, etc.) technical debt (also known as design debt or code debt) is the implied cost of future reworking required when choosing an easy but limited solution instead of a better approach that could take more time to wrap up = to sum up entrepreneurial /,ɔntrəprə'nə:i:əl/ 20240326 10:10-11:30 2 active Responding to challenging feedback 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, Pearson Unit 5 Performance Unit 5.3 Managing challenging feedback pg 53 ex 7 A B vocab https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) quarterly test Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w → deadline Friday 20240322 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> quarterly_test_kasperskygroup148_20240319.xml Quarterly test (logs) wip active quarterly_test_logs test_log_Polina_20240321_1912_quarterly_test_kasperskygroup148_20240319.xml test_log_LibermanYan_20240323_2339_quarterly_test_kasperskygroup148_20240319.xml test_log_SergeyTelelyukhin_20240326_0051_quarterly_test_kasperskygroup148_20240319.xml test_log_YaroslavKarunnyi_20240327_2342_quarterly_test_kasperskygroup148_20240319.xml active textbook T / Cl Which option is better? 〆little difference ✓ option A? = more long-term oriented pg 52 ex 5 video business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_video_files/business_partner_b2_video_unit_5l5_3_4.mp4 T / Cl What conclusions can be drawn? option A ✓ Sanjit stands up for Katie ✓ Sanjit stands his ground 〆may result in a negative relationship = more constructive ✓ will lead to better team spirit = more long-term oriented pg 52 ex 6 speaking T / Cl How can you manage feedback efficiently? ✓ show you are open to constructive feedback ✓ acknowledge your mistakes ✓ show you have learnt the lesson ]]> active textbook ✓ try not to take it too personally → learn to take distance ≠ not being professional pg 53 ex 7 A B vocab T / Cl If there's improvement, you mean it is [good enough | not enough]? ✓ not enough = British understatement pg 53 ex 8 speaking → recycle expressions from pg 53 ex 7 A vocab pg 53 ex 9 role play ]]> the big picture = overall perspective; whole picture; entire perspective; most important facts to take on board = to understand or accept an idea or a piece of information to appreciate = to recognize the good qualities of sb/sth; to understand or realize that sth is true are you are talking about You should say tell me about that ]]> honestly /ˈɔnɪstlɪ/ 20240321 10:10-11:30 2 active Managing challenging feedback 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, Pearson Unit 5 Performance Unit 5.2 A culture of rewards pg 51 ex 7 vocab Unit 5.3 Managing challenging feedback https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) quarterly test Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w → deadline Friday 20240322 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook ]]> active textbook ✓ depends on corporate culture → provide feedback at quarterly appraisal if relevant How do you react to negative feedback? ✓ acknowledge being the culprit ✓ focus on lessons learnt pg 52 ex 1 lead in pg 52 ex 2 video business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_video_files/business_partner_b2_video_unit_5l5_3_1.mp4 T / Cl Is it fair to blame Katie for poor sales figures? 〆inappropriate comment by Claire to question Katie's professionalism = unprofessional to make personal comments → people get more stressed → should address the problem instead Could Claire have been focusing more on the opportunity to learn & improve? ✓ provide critical feedback = more constructive pg 52 ex 3 A speaking T / Cl Should Sanjit take the blame for poor results? ✓ defend Katie against challenging feedback option A business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_video_files/business_partner_b2_video_unit_5l5_3_2.mp4 T / Cl What are the pros of option A? ✓ focus on the big picture = markets need more time to react to the marketing campaign ✓ Sanjit had warned Claudio quarterly figures would be lower ✓ Claire shouldn't have confronted Katie with poor results option B business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_video_files/business_partner_b2_video_unit_5l5_3_3.mp4 T / Cl What are the pros of option B? ✓ acknowledge common mismatch between forecasts & results → don't single out Katie for the blame ✓ exchange of opinions (local perspective of Sanjit vs global experience of Claudio) → benefit from each other's perspectives ]]> wip textbook T / Cl Which option is better? 〆little difference ✓ option A? = more long-term oriented pg 52 ex 5 video business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_video_files/business_partner_b2_video_unit_5l5_3_4.mp4 T / Cl What conclusions can be drawn? option A ✓ Sanjit stands up for Katie ✓ Sanjit stands his ground 〆may result in a negative relationship = more constructive ✓ will lead to better team spirit = more long-term oriented pg 52 ex 6 speaking T / Cl How can you manage feedback efficiently? ✓ show you are open to constructive feedback ✓ acknowledge your mistakes ✓ show you have learnt the lesson ]]> culprit = someone who has done something wrong lesson learnt = experience distilled from past activities that should be actively taken into account in future actions and behaviours; to decide not to do something again because it has caused you problems in the past to pull the plug = to prevent from happening or continuing to confront sb with sb/sth = to make sb face or deal with an unpleasant or difficult person or situation to stand up for = to defend against attack or criticism to stand your ground = to refuse to change your opinion or give in to an argument: is producing produces | delivers the best IT services You could be blamed on for all mistakes ]]> 20240319 10:10-11:30 2 active A culture of rewards 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, Pearson Unit 5 Performance Unit 5.1 Performance & rewards pg 49 ex 9 vocab Unit 5.2 A culture of rewards pg 50 ex 3 reading How to develop a rewarding culture https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) quarterly test Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w → deadline Friday 20240322 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> 1 Lead in wip active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Are you satisfied by your job? What motivates you? ✓ feeling of happiness or pleasure because you have achieved something ✓ being challenged by different tasks ✓ being surrounded by inspiring people What is a good indicator that an employee likes their job? ✓ eagerness or willingness to do something without needing to be told or forced to do it ✓ feels almost like a hobby = might become a workaholic eagerness = being very interested and excited by sth that is going to happen or about sth that you want to do What kind of motivation is more effective for you? Why? ✓ intrinsic motivation = more long term ✓ extrinsic motivation = rather short term → needed to satisfy hygiene roots → hygiene factors are more important than motivators = Herzberg 2-factor theory intrinsic = inherent, essential; belonging naturally (intrinsic value) Herzberg 2-factor theory = motivators will fail if hygiene factors are not satisfactory hygiene factor = feature of a job that will make a worker unhappy if it is not provided, for example fair pay or comfortable working conditions: Hygiene factors are those which are necessary for people to work, not those that actually motivate people to work harder Do you always need to do something creative, unlike routine, to enjoy your job? 〆creative jobs can be emotionally exhausting & frustrating ✓ need to strike a balance → try to learn new ways to do your job well active textbook ✓ achieving KPIs ✓ meeting deadlines ✓ customer feedback What are you motivated by? Are these intrinsic or extrinsic reasons? ✓ company-wide / public appraisal ✓ perks ✓ financial incentive pg 50 ex 1 lead in pg 50 ex 2 vocab pg 50 ex 3 reading How to develop a rewarding culture pg 50 ex 4 reading T / Cl Is your work hard to evaluate? ✓ depends on the level of seniority ]]> 2 pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png Discourse markers B1 active wip xml_multi_dd_row in order to finish the project → expressing a purpose / result]]> 14 12 left 1;2;3;4 5;6;7;8 9;10;11;12 13;14 15;16 17 expressing a cause because as According to (+ noun phrase) As a result of (+ noun phrase) expressing a contradiction though / although (+ clause) however in spite of the fact that despite expressing a purpose / result so therefore as a result (+ clause) in order to (+ infinitive) adding an argument What's more (+ clause) In addition emphasising What is important is that (cleft sentence) The interesting thing is that considering all aspects Taking into account (+ noun phrase) ]]> active textbook set for homework pg 51 ex 7vocab pg 52 ex 8 A B speaking ]]> incentive = something that encourages you to do sth intrinsic = inherent, essential; belonging naturally (intrinsic value) Herzberg 2-factor theory = motivators will fail if hygiene factors are not satisfactory hygiene factor = feature of a job that will make a worker unhappy if it is not provided, for example fair pay or comfortable working conditions: Hygiene factors are those which are necessary for people to work, not those that actually motivate people to work harder however = used to introduce a statement that contrasts with sth that has just been said, although; и тем не менее although = conjunction used to mean 'but' or 'however' when you are commenting on a statement; хотя though = conjunction used to mean 'but' or 'however' when you are commenting on a statement; хотя according to = following or agreeing with sth; согласно (чему-л.); соответственно in order to = so that; для того чтобы taking into account = considering all aspects; учитывая whereas = used to compare or contrast two facts; несмотря на то, что - тогда как therefore = so, as a result; поэтому, следовательно a false (OR like a false statement) It looks like a false wrong If you don't tell them how what success looks like, people don't do their best I will go to the office today in spite of the fact that I don't want to do it I will go to the office today in spite of although I don't want to do it ]]> 20240314 10:10-11:30 2 active Moving up in the company 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, Pearson Unit 5 Performance Unit 5.1 Performance & rewards pg 48 ex 6 vocab pg 49 ex 7 vocab https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) quarterly test Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w → deadline Friday 20240322 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook Lexical material: Rewarding performance T / Cl Which would you prefer [guarantee of lifelong employment | higher salary]? ✓ higher salary 〆guarantee of lifelong employment → doesn't encourage improving skills Have you risen through the ranks or joined the company as an already experienced employee? 〆patiently rising through the ranks is less common among young, ambitious employees → nowadays, many employees change companies every 3-5 years pg 48 ex 6 vocab T / Cl How often do you have a performance appraisal? Do they impact on your salary or bonus? ✓ on a quarterly / yearly basis pg 49 ex 7 8 vocab set for homework pg 49 ex 9 vocab T / Cl What kind of perks would you like from your company? ✓ company car ✓ flat at a competitive cost of rent pg 49 ex 10 speaking T / Cl If you had a brilliant to improve sales, how would you convince your boss to promote you to a higher position? ✓ need authority to represent the company's interests when negotiating ✓ recruit more staff to deploy your solution ✓ take on more responsibilities (...) → have to be promoted to the position of manager pg 49 ex 11 A B role play set for homework - to be confirmed pg 49 ex 11 C writing writing an e-mail ]]> to appraise = to consider or examine sb/sth and form an opinion about them or it; to make a formal judgement about the value of a person's work, usually after a discussion with them about it appraisal = judgement of the value, performance or nature of sb/sth if I had some ability to visit attend some conferences ... to get a salary at least at market price rates | levels Some times time ago it was able possible to attend conferences I need some exclusion from exception to this rule It will be increased increase our profits ]]> 20240312 10:10-11:30 2 active Performance & rewards 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, Pearson Unit 3 Finance Unit 3.5 Annual report summary pg 36 ex 2 vocab Unit 4 Digital disruptors (already covered) → see 20231121 Unit 5 Performance Unit 5.1 Performance & rewards https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook ✓ frustrated by lack of promotion ✓ demotivated by other staff members who don't pull their weight 〆being a sole trader can be risky 〆not everyone wants to be a manager and/or a business person Do think elder staff members might feel threatened by junior, arguably more innovative recruits? Should the latter be rewarded just as well as senior staff? 〆reward doesn't always depend on performance → rather a way to retain experienced talents pg 48 ex 1 lead in pg 48 ex 2 3 video business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_video_files/business_partner_b2_video_unit_5l5_1_1.mp4 pg 48 ex 4 video ]]> For the first look At first glance | sight being your own boss can have many advantages but... It can be difficult for them to be in concurrency competition with new recruits ]]> recruit /rə'kru:t/ 20240307 10:10-11:30 2 active Asking for clarification & paraphrasing 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, Pearson Unit 3 Finance Unit 3.3 Communicating bad news pg 35 ex 4 A vocab https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook ✓ I don't understand pg 35 ex 4 A vocab pg 35 ex 4 B vocab pg 35 ex 5 A B role play task 1 - Financial forecasts for business unit TT task 2 - Growth forecast → pg 127 student A Sorry, I don't follow! Can you please go over why profit margins increased so dramatically from year 1 to year 2? → pg 129 student B I can talk you through the forecasts ]]> active textbook To our shareholders Functional language: Writing a summary set for homework pg 36 ex 2 vocab pg 36 ex 3 task → pg 128 task 3 A ]]> active textbook to talk sb through = to discuss all the details of something, often before making a decision; to help (someone) understand or do something by explaining its steps in a careful way to go over = to repeat mature = more experienced; adult capital expenditure = money that a company spends on land, buildings, and equipment that it uses to produce products and provide services to repay = to pay back or to reward someone or something to refund = to pay an amount of money that is given back to you, especially because you are not happy with a product or service that you have bought go up increase revenue at in year 4 You talked told me about high expenses I can explain you the product upgrade to you In spite of the challenges ]]> mixed /'mikst/ meant /'ment/ 20240305 10:10-11:30 2 active Responding to bad news 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, Pearson Unit 3 Finance Unit 3.3 Communicating bad news pg 33 ex 7 A B vocab https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook ✓ setback = difficulty or problem that delays or prevents sth, but you (probably already) know how address to this Which is more exciting [setback | challenging]? ✓ challenging = probably enjoy doing pg 33 ex 7 A B vocab pg 33 ex 8 A B role play ]]> active textbook tmp_pdf/../../../bups/business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_coursebook.pdf → ask for immediate clarification ✓ usually faster, even during a group call → request a detailed e-mail ✓ better to avoid any misunderstandings in important situations 〆may be time-consuming 〆delayed decision making process → double check understanding with instant messengers 〆difficult to keep track of pg 34 ex 1 A B lead in pg 34 ex 2 listening business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_cb_audio/business_partner_b2_cb_audio_10_301.mp3 pg 34 ex 3 A listening business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_cb_audio/business_partner_b2_cb_audio_11_302.mp3 Lexical material: Gross, net margins, EBIT pg 34 ex 3 B vocab pg 34 ex 3 C listening business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_cb_audio/business_partner_b2_cb_audio_12_303.mp3 ]]> setback = difficulty or problem that delays or prevents sth, or makes a situation worse to turn things around = to improve significantly; go from bad to good redundancy = situation when sb has to leave their job because there is no more work available for them EBIT = earnings before interest and taxes leave the job quit | give your letter of resignation I'm sure if we will be are successful we can get (OR will get) a higher salary I'm confident everything will go back get better (OR confident that we will recover) Sometimes it's very nervous stressful ]]> doubt /daut/ honestly /'ɔnɪstlɪ/ 20240229 10:10-11:30 2 active Communicating bad news 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, Pearson Unit 3 Finance Unit 3.2 Catching up with rivals pg 31 ex 6 grammar https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook ../../../bups/bup_vet_books_cds_dvds/business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_coursebook.pdf ✓ use affirmations ✓ remind yourself to focus on the good things, no matter how small they are ✓ do something nice for someone ✓ focus on the present moment ✓ surround yourself with positive people Do you spend much time doomscrolling? = activity of spending a lot of time looking at your phone or computer and reading bad or negative news stories, even though that news is saddening. Practice of obsessively checking online news for updates, especially on social media feeds, with the expectation that the news will be bad, such that the feeling of dread from this negative expectation fuels a compulsion to continue looking for updates in a self-perpetuating cycle. Experts warn that doomscrolling can be harmful to your mental health How do you communicate bad news? ✓ beat about the bush ✓ sugarcoat the problem at stake → cushion the blow ✓ be direct → give clear explanations pg 32 ex 1 A B speaking T / Cl What was the result of the previous meeting between En-Tek & Go Global? ✓ run 2 pilot production projects → in Bangladesh (as preferred by En-Tek) → in China (as a survey by Go Global had demonstrated) pg 32 ex 2 video business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_video_files/business_partner_b2_video_unit_3l3_3_3_1.mp4 pg 32 ex 3 A speaking T / Cl Which option is better? ✓ option A = focus on the positives → be optimistic & confident of success ✓ option B = focus on the negatives → be realistic & cautious pg 32 ex 3 B video → option A business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_video_files/business_partner_b2_video_unit_3l3_3_3_2.mp4 T / Cl How realistically can teething problems account for being over 20% budget? 〆not really realistic = suggests some mistakes were made in planning & estimating costs → should have acknowledged there were problems → option B business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_video_files/business_partner_b2_video_unit_3l3_3_3_3.mp4 pg 32 ex 4 speaking pg 32 ex 5 video business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_video_files/business_partner_b2_video_unit_3l3_3_3_4.mp4 option A motivational approach 〆may lack problem recognition ✓ fosters hope = team-culture oriented option B practical approach ✓ acknowledges problem → focus on finding solutions ✓ improves reputation = result-oriented culture pg 32 ex 6 speaking ]]> doomscrolling = activity of spending a lot of time looking at your phone or computer and reading bad or negative news stories, even though that news is saddening. Practice of obsessively checking online news for updates, especially on social media feeds, with the expectation that the news will be bad, such that the feeling of dread from this negative expectation fuels a compulsion to continue looking for updates in a self-perpetuating cycle. Experts warn that doomscrolling can be harmful to your mental health doom = death or destruction; any terrible event that you cannot avoid to beat about the bush = to talk a lot, but avoid directly addressing the most important point 20240227 10:10-11:30 2 active Expressing certainty & probability 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, Pearson Unit 3 Finance Unit 3.2 Catching up with rivals pg 30 ex 3 reading New Adidas chief raises group's sales & earning targets https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. raising_finance_mindmap.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook New Adidas chief raises group's sales & earning targets pg 30 ex 4 reading ]]> 1 Modal verbs active decks deck_of_phrases_modal_verbs_b202.csv 20230130-1907 wip review active textbook set for homework pg 31 ex 6 grammar ]]> 20200415-1657 Position of adverbs in future, affirmative and negative tenses active grammar active textbook pg 31 ex 8 grammar pg 31 ex 9 A B speaking ]]> to forecast = to say what you think will happen in the future based on information that you have now; to predict to be due to = to be expected to Yes, No, we haven't It is unlikely to open the offices outside the Russia Are you certain our company probably will probably create new products? It will open new offices in the next year I hope it will be happen happens in this week ]]> 20240222 10:10-11:30 2 active Catching up with rivals 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, Pearson Unit 3 Finance Unit 3.1 Recessions and depressions pg 29 ex 6 vocab Unit 3.2 Catching up with rivals pg 30 ex 3 reading New Adidas chief raises group's sales & earning targets https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. raising_finance_mindmap.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook ../../../bups/bup_vet_books_cds_dvds/business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_coursebook.pdf pg 29 ex 7 vocab T / Cl What happens to economic growth in times of crises? 〆growth recedes If there is a financial crisis, do interest rates increase? ✓ most likely → lending is scarce pg 29 ex 8 discussion T / Cl Should the government systematically bail out state companies that are not competitive? ✓ preserving jobs & purchasing power is more important pg 29 ex 9 A B project ]]> active textbook ✓ use AI to make your mark? pg 30 ex 1 lead in pg 30 ex 2 vocab T / Cl How could your company boost its profitability? ✓ sign contracts with Chinese partners Are Chinese products making up ground in terms of quality? ✓ perhaps in some sectors such as the car industry ]]> wip textbook New Adidas chief raises group's sales & earning targets pg 30 ex 4 reading ]]> insolvent = not having enough money to pay what you owe; bankrupt to recede = (especially of a problem, feeling or quality) to become gradually weaker or smaller bottom line = most important thing that you have to consider or accept; the essential point in a discussion, etc; amount of money that is a profit or a loss after everything has been calculated to make up ground = to spend more time doing something that one previously neglected to do; to move faster in order to come closer to someone or something ahead to make your mark = to have an important or permanent effect on sth 20240220 10:10-11:30 2 active Finance 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, Pearson Unit 3 Finance Unit 3.1 Recessions and depressions pg 28 ex 5 vocab https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. raising_finance_mindmap.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook ../../../bups/bup_vet_books_cds_dvds/business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_coursebook.pdf ✓ crypto currency 〆no savings available pg 28 ex 1 lead in pg 28 ex 2 video business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_video_files/business_partner_b2_video_unit_3l1_3_1_1.mp4 pg 28 ex 3 video pg 28 ex 4 speaking pg 28 ex 5 vocab ]]> active textbook tmp_pdf/raising_finance_mindmap.pdf savings = money that you have saved, especially in a bank, etc to bank with | at = to have an account with a particular bank stock market | exchange = business of buying and selling shares in companies and the place where this happens recession = difficult time for the economy of a country, when there is less trade and industrial activity than usual and more people are unemployed; movement backwards of sth from a previous position severe = extremely bad or serious severity /si'verəti:/ = quality or state of being severe to bail out = to loan or give capital to an entity that is in danger of failing; черпак (для вычёрпывания воды из лодки) credit crunch = state in which there is a short supply of cash to lend to businesses and consumers and interest rates are high; liquidity crisis Black Tuesday (29.10.1929) = Wall Street Crash of 1929, also known as the Great Crash or the Crash of '29, was a major American stock market crash that occurred in the autumn of 1929. It began in September, when share prices on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) collapsed, and ended in mid-November. The pivotal role of the 1920s' high-flying bull market and the subsequent catastrophic collapse of the NYSE in late 1929 is often highlighted in explanations of the causes of the worldwide Great Depression crash = sudden serious fall in the price or value of sth; the occasion when a business, etc. fails loan = money that an organization such as a bank lends and sb borrows mortgage = legal agreement by which a bank or similar organization lends you money to buy a house, etc., and you pay the money back over a particular number of years; the sum of money that you borrow bond = agreement by a government or a company to pay you interest on the money you have lent invest investing your money you can't double it to spend money for on my travels If you don't go to debts get debts | get indebted ... for current spendings expenses ]]> debt /'det/ meant /'ment/ 20240215 10:10-11:30 2 active Training request 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, Pearson Unit 2 Training & development Unit 2.4 Facilitating a meeting pg 24 ex 3 A vocab pg 25 ex 3 B vocab Unit 2.5 A training request pg 26 ex 1 lead in reading an e-mail https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook tmp_pdf/../../../bups/bup_vet_books_cds_dvds/business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_coursebook.pdf ✓ probably at the beginning = let's hear everyone one by one pg 24 ex 3 A vocab pg 25 ex 3 B vocab pg 25 ex 4 A B C role play (pdf 27) → recycle expressions from pg 24 ex 3 A pg 25 ex 3 B (pdf 26 27) pg 126 student A (pdf 128) pg 129 student B (pdf 131) ]]> active textbook reading an e-mail Functional language: Writing an request pg 26 ex 2 A B vocab pg 26 ex 3 A discussion → read the advertisement → explain why you need this training → try to convince your boss (who has only a limited budget) pg 26 ex 3 B C writing ]]> to kick off = to start (a meeting) to e-mail round = to send an e-mails to all particicpants (to keep them in the loop) vital = very important to cover for sb = to do sb's work or duties while they are away internalise internationalise our business ]]> 20240213 10:10-11:30 2 active Facilitating a meeting 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, Pearson Unit 2 Training & development Unit 2.4 Facilitating a meeting https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook tmp_pdf/../../../bups/bup_vet_books_cds_dvds/business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_coursebook.pdf ✓ give participants some chocolate... ✓ ensure everyone can participate → nobody should hog the floor ✓ send the agenda beforehand pg 24 ex 1 reading T / Cl Is taking turns, going around the table (reminiscent of Round Robin), an efficient way of structuring a meeting? ✓ provided everyone has prepared for the meeting → consider brainstorming each item on the agenda → consider also scrum approach (when each member becomes team leader in turn) pg 24 ex 2 A listening business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_cb_audio/business_partner_b2_cb_audio_07_204.mp3 pg 24 ex 2 B listening business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_cb_audio/business_partner_b2_cb_audio_08_205.mp3 pg 24 ex 2 C listening business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_cb_audio/business_partner_b2_cb_audio_09_206.mp3 pg 24 ex D speaking set for homework pg 24 ex 3 A vocab pg 25 ex 3 B vocab ]]> to hog (~ the floor) = to take much more than a fair share of something, especially by eating too much; to speak too much to ensure = to make sure, to guarantee scrum = agile team collaboration framework commonly used in software development and other industries. Scrum prescribes for teams to break work into goals to be completed within time-boxed iterations, called sprints. Each sprint is no longer than one month and commonly lasts two weeks. The scrum team assesses progress in time-boxed, stand-up meetings of up to 15 minutes, called daily scrums. Scrum's approach to product development involves bringing decision-making authority to an operational level.[3] Unlike a sequential approach to product development, scrum is an iterative and incremental framework for product development.[4] Scrum allows for continuous feedback and flexibility, requiring teams to self-organize by encouraging physical co-location or close online collaboration, and mandating frequent communication among all team members. The flexible and semi-unplanned approach of scrum is based in part on the notion of requirements volatility, that stakeholders will change their requirements as the project evolves extract his speak out their ideas He says told her that because she has expertise perhaps she can... ]]> 20240208 10:10-11:30 2 active Exchanging ideas 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, Pearson Unit 2 Training & development Unit 2.3 Communication skills pg 23 ex 7 A vocab https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook pg 23 ex 7 B vocab pg 23 ex 8 A B speaking Functional language: Organising a team building event pg 23 ex 9 A B reading pg 23 ex 9 C D discussion ]]> to pick up on = to add or continue a thought or initiative that was started by someone else 20240206 10:10-11:30 2 active Team communication & kinds of team cultures 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, Pearson Unit 2 Training & development Unit 2.2 Human resource strategies pg 21 ex 7 grammar (modal verbs) pg 23 ex 7 A vocab https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook ✓ flat hierarchy makes team work & cross functional collaboration skills increasingly important pg 22 ex 1 A lead in Lexical material: Team cultures team culture A → focus on the individual ✓ clear & specific role ✓ faster decision making team culture B → focus on collaboration & interaction ✓ generate more creative ideas ✓ shared leadership pg 22 ex 1 B listening business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_cb_audio/business_partner_b2_cb_audio_06_203.mp3 pg 22 ex 1 C speaking ]]> active textbook 〆probably not → prefer China pg 22 ex 2 video business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_video_files/business_partner_b2_video_unit_2l3_2_3_1.mp4 pg 22 ex 3 A speaking T / Cl What is EN-Tek's & Sanjit's preferred type of culture? (team culture B) ✓ focus on collaboration & interaction ✓ get involved = team culture What risks is Go Global running if they don't choose the right approach? 〆ignore EN-Tek's experience 〆undermine motivation What steps should Go Global take? ✓ ensure all team members understand why a given approach is better ✓ explain their role as expert → choose option A pg 22 ex 3 B video → option A business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_video_files/business_partner_b2_video_unit_2l3_2_3_2.mp4 → option B business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_video_files/business_partner_b2_video_unit_2l3_2_3_3.mp4 T / Cl 'Sounds fair' means [you are open to a suggestion | something seems difficult to achieve] ? ✓ open to a suggestion = reasonable → treat teams equally pg 22 ex 4 speaking pg 22 ex 5 video business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_video_files/business_partner_b2_video_unit_2l3_2_3_4.mp4 pg 22 ex 6 reflection T / Cl What conclusions can be drawn? ✓ option A is more results-oriented 〆goes against core values of EN-Tek ✓ the double pilot project is a creative idea → option B fosters better long-term teamwork & creativity ]]> to know something like the back of your hand = to have very good and detailed knowledge of something repair address | solve the situation ]]> 20240201 10:10-11:30 2 active Training & development strategies 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, Pearson Unit 2 Training & development Unit 2.2 Human resource strategies pg 21 ex 7 grammar https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook ✓ (strong) recommendation ↔ should pg 21 ex 6 A grammar business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_cb_audio/business_partner_b2_cb_audio_05_202.mp3 pg 21 ex 6 B C grammar set for homework pg 21 ex 7 grammar (modal verbs) ]]> 1 Modal verbs active decks deck_of_phrases_modal_verbs_b202.csv active textbook ✓ mustn't be taken = prohibited perhaps because staff are not productive enough ✓ ought to be taken = recommendation because staff members are perhaps close to burn out pg 21 ex 8 A speaking pg 21 ex 8 B role play pg 21 ex 8 C writing T / Cl Do you agree in a modern workplace staff members ought to have good communication skills? ✓ video conferencing → teleworking with a team ]]> active textbook ✓ flat hierarchy makes team work & cross functional collaboration skills increasingly important pg 22 ex 1 A lead in Lexical material: Team cultures team culture A → focus on the individual ✓ clear & specific role ✓ faster decision making team culture B → focus on collaboration & interaction ✓ generate more creative ideas ✓ shared leadership pg 22 ex 1 B listening business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_cb_audio/business_partner_b2_cb_audio_06_203.mp3 pg 22 ex 1 C speaking ]]> to take over (as job title) = to take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities suspicious suspicions | doubts about this team culture ]]> 20240130 10:10-11:30 2 active Human resource strategies 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, Pearson Unit 2 Training & development Unit 2.2 Human resource strategies pg 19 ex 7 vocab https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook → training = used in one job or department, usually task oriented, with short term goals → development = train employees to use skills for more than one job or department, for usually long term goals pg 20 ex 1 lead in Lexical material: Models of training, development, blended learning pg 20 ex 2 vocab pg 20 ex 3 A B listening for gist business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_cb_audio/business_partner_b2_cb_audio_04_201.mp3 pg 20 ex 4 listening for detail T / Cl What happens if staff haven't got the mindset for growth? 〆development will fail → don't waste resources on training Should you consider potential for development when recruiting employees? ✓ depends on short or long term needs → hire for a specific functional position rather than a cross-functional role ! team leads / project managers are expected to have some relevant (technical) background in IT, team leads need strong developing skills, unlike project managers (who used to be team leads but lack up-to-date skills) Today's more common horizontal management style involves [more |fewer] cross functional skills? ✓ more Have your training & development been cross-functional? ✓ provide a complete perspective of how a business is run ✓ understand the challenges faced by each functional group = get the broader picture from both sides → take informed decisions pg 20 ex 5 speaking T / Cl Should training & career development be considered a form of reward for loyal employees? 〆experienced employees may not need any further training → consider training for new employees ✓ may be worth investing in development of loyal staff members ]]> functional training = used in one job or department, usually task oriented, with short term goals cross-functional collaboration = process where individuals from different departments in an organization with different areas of expertise come together to achieve a common goal. This collaboration could be organic or project-based (src: https://www.bigcommerce.com/ecommerce-answers/what-is-cross-functional-collaboration/) blended learning = when training & development courses are delivered on-line and face to face implements completing all objectives ]]> 20240125 10:10-11:30 2 active Training & development 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, Pearson Unit 2 Training & development pg 19 ex 6 A vocab https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> 1 Training & development wip edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png The only thing worse than training your employees and having them leave is not training them and having them stay Henry Ford Do you agree? ]]> Should training be systematic whatever the professional experience of staff? ✓ keep up-to-date with industry standards → should be mandatory in some areas (e.g. medicine) Should staff be trained even at the risk of them leaving for a better paid job? ✓ investing in staff is also a form of talent retention → ensure to give opportunities & challenges to develop your skills rather just train Aren't business skills like team playing, leadership, public speaking, giving presentations already taught at school? Aren't teenagers already learning these techniques? ✓ encourage life-long learning, up-skilling → responsibility of individuals up-skilling = teaching (an employee) additional skills active textbook 〆probably not → learn on the job pg 18 ex 1 Lead in pg 18 ex 2 3 video business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_video_files/business_partner_b2_video_unit_2l1_2_1_1.mp4 T / Cl Which type of training do you prefer [blended, induction, mentoring]? Why? ✓ mentoring (...) pg 18 ex 4 speaking ]]> active textbook ✓ a project ✓ your career (...) pg 18 ex 5 vocab T / Cl If you have a conflict with a new, younger, inexperienced employee, what do you need [emotional intelligence | mentoring]? ✓ emotional intelligence = capacity to be aware of, control, and express one's emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically → build rapport & trust, only then mentoring pg 19 ex 6 A B vocab set for homework pg 19 ex 7 vocab pg 19 ex 8 A B role play → prepare induction to a new job T / Cl What induction solutions can you recommend? ✓ show a short video rather than just give a probably boring, deja-vu, speech → inspire people = prove you are going to be part of a special community ✓ organise a tour of the plant → break it down in stages with Q&A sessions = check understanding ✓ show how to use the in-house knowledge management database = find out whom to contact if you have any specific questions ]]> on boarding = process of introducing sb to a new job, skill, organization, etc.; a ceremony at which this takes place induction training = process of introducing sb to a new job, skill, organization, etc.; a ceremony at which this takes place mentoring = experienced person who advises and helps sb with less experience over a period of time blended learning = on-line and face-to-face training up-skilling = teaching (an employee) additional skills to drive = to force sb/sth to move in a particular direction; to force sb to act in a particular way; to make sb very angry, crazy, etc. or to make them do sth extreme mentee = person who is advised, trained, or counselled by a mentor to benchmarking = to evaluate (something) by comparison with a standard. emotional intelligence = capacity to be aware of, control, and express one's emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically empathy = ability to share someone else's feelings or experiences by imagining what it would be like to be in that person's situation to comprise = to consist of skills set = person's range of skills or abilities rapport = friendly relationship in which people understand each other very well rarely rare when the positions in different companies are the same It can be done for during | within an hour or day It's important you understand how you measure evaluate | appreciate | assess (the skills | performance of) a new employee ]]> 20240123 10:10-11:30 2 active A company news blog Training & development 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, Pearson Unit 1 Corporate culture Unit 1.5 A company news blog pg 16 ex 1 lead in Two months in the Caribbean? https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) https://disk.yandex.ru/d/i0gyu0f5OxCfbQ (audio files ← course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/d/GR8Q5Hv202TQdA (audio files ← work book) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook ✓ probably yes 〆destination might be in dire straits pg 16 ex 1 lead in Two months in the Caribbean? Functional language: Writing a company's news blog T / Cl Have you ever written a blog? ✓ for personal reasons in Instagram or other social media ✓ a live journal in Telegram for your extended family ✓ at work for conducting a webinar pg 16 ex 2 A vocab pg 16 ex 2 B vocab pg 16 ex 3 A B C role play pg 126 mindmap ]]> 1 Training & development active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png The only thing worse than training your employees and having them leave is not training them and having them stay Henry Ford Do you agree? ]]> Should training be systematic whatever the professional experience of staff? ✓ keep up-to-date with industry standards → should be mandatory in some areas (e.g. medicine) Should staff be trained even at the risk of them leaving for a better paid job? ✓ investing in staff is also a form of talent retention → ensure to give opportunities & challenges to develop your skills rather just train Aren't business skills like team playing, leadership, public speaking, giving presentations already taught at school? Aren't teenagers already learning these techniques? ✓ encourage life-long learning, up-skilling → responsibility of individuals up-skilling = teaching (an employee) additional skills time off = time period when you are not required to work providing = used to say what must happen or be done to make it possible for sth else to happen; provided, if to talk (sb) through = to discuss something thoroughly in dire straits = in a very bad situation that is difficult to fix walks of life = various levels of social position or achievement delighted delighting How often is can sabbatical can be get given | granted to (the) staff ]]> taught /'tɔ:t/ 20240118 10:10-11:30 2 active Introducing yourself to a new project team 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, Pearson Unit 1 Corporate culture Unit 1.3 Building relationships pg 14 ex 1 Lead in pg 15 ex 3 A B vocab https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook tmp_pdf/../../../bups/bup_vet_books_cds_dvds/business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_coursebook.pdf ✓ try to make a good, first impression → boast about your achievements? 〆don't show off too much = keep a low profile & be modest → be attentive to the expectations of your interlocutors? pg 14 ex 1 Lead in pg 14 ex 2 A listening business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_cb_audio/business_partner_b2_cb_audio_01_101.mp3 pg 14 ex 2 B listening business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_cb_audio/business_partner_b2_cb_audio_02_102_v2.ogg pg 14 ex 2 C listening business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_cb_audio/business_partner_b2_cb_audio_03_103.mp3 ]]> active textbook pg 15 ex 3 C vocab pg 15 ex 4 A B reading pg 15 ex 4 C D role play ]]> active textbook Functional language: Writing a company's news blog pg 16 ex 2 A vocab set for homework pg 16 ex 2 B vocab pg 16 ex 3A B C role play ]]> proactive behaviour = involves acting in advance of a future situation, rather than reacting. It refers to taking control of a situation and making early changes, rather than adjusting to a situation or waiting for something to happen learning curve = rate at which you learn a new subject or a new skill; the process of learning from the mistakes you make to boast = to talk with too much pride about sth that you have or can do have started in last year I think Sue's presentation is very convinced convincing ]]> 20240116 10:10-11:30 2 active Building trust Self presentation 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, Pearson Unit 1 Corporate culture Unit 1.3 Building relationships pg 13 ex 7 A vocab https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_video_files/business_partner_b2_video_unit_1l3_1_3_4.mp4 Which option is more adequate? 〆option B generates a little more heated atmosphere = more tense, perhaps uncomfortable → relevant to an important discussion ✓ option B enables partners to be more honest → achieve goals better in the long term pg 12 ex 6 reflection ]]> active textbook ✓ focus on common objectives → build a relationship & trust pg 13 ex 7 A speaking T / Cl How do show trust in others? 〆compliment their ideas ✓ ask for their expertise ↔ Based on your experience, how do you think we can...? ≠ I like your suggestion to get... ✓ delegate ↔ Do you think you would be able to... = show trust pg 13 ex 8 vocab pg 13 ex 9 role play → choose the best candidate for leading a new project pg 126 student A (prefers Mike) ✓ long term oriented ✓ focused on building relationships 〆not always available (single parent) ↔ reminiscent of option A pg 128 student B (prefers Alice) ✓ assertive ✓ goal-oriented 〆possible issues with time management ↔ reminiscent of option B ]]> heated = (of a person or discussion) full of anger and excitement bad badly | poorly We should take into pay attention to many more variables We should take into attention account many more variables ]]> 20240111 10:10-11:30 2 active Building relationships By the end of this session you will have studied Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w → deadline Friday 20231215 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) Optional homework English Grammar in Use - Intermediate by Murphy, Cambridge University Press Unit 24 future perfect vs future continuous icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Complete exercises key to exercise Check your answers with the key at the end of the file pg 49 ex 24.1 24.2 english_grammar_in_use_intermediate_3rd_ed_murphy_cambridge_unit24_future_perfect_future_continuous_will_have_done_will_be_doing_w_key.pdf smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Business Partner B2, Pearson Unit 1 Corporate culture Unit 1.2 Employee retention pg 11 ex 6 grammar pg 11 ex 7 A speaking https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook pg 11 ex 7 A B speaking ]]> 1 Communication styles active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png What is the best way to begin a new business partnership? Should you be assertive with a clear agenda or focus on building a long term relationship? Will you sign a contract if you don't trust your business partner? 〆probably not → build a relationship → be open to gain trust to gain = to obtain Should you focus on building trust right from the beginning of a new business relationship? ✓ having a good reputation & track record will help 〆being open might expose your weaknesses in the light of competition track record = all the past achievements, successes or failures of a person or an organization Do you trust partners only after you have had some trade experience together? ✓ support long-term strategies 〆might be perceived as selfish & self-seeking self-seeking = (disapproving) interested only in your own needs and interests rather than thinking about the needs of other people Should you push for commitment to your own corporate values (e.g. supporting local labour market) or remain open to others' ideas? ✓ listener decides 〆seller has yet to convince → depends on your corporate culture active textbook tmp_pdf/../../../bups/bup_vet_books_cds_dvds/business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_coursebook.pdf 〆probably not → build a relationship → be open to gain trust Should you focus on building trust right from the beginning of a new business relationship? ✓ having a good reputation & track record will help 〆being open might expose your weaknesses in the light of competition Do you trust partners only after you have had some trade experience together? ✓ support long-term strategies 〆might be perceived as selfish & self-seeking --> pg 12 Lead in ]]> active textbook business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_video_files/business_partner_b2_video_unit_1l3_1_3_1.mp4 pg 12 ex 3 A video pg 12 ex 3 B video business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_video_files/business_partner_b2_video_unit_1l3_1_3_2.mp4 business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_video_files/business_partner_b2_video_unit_1l3_1_3_3.mp4 T / Cl Which option is more assertive? ✓ option B Which option will pay off in the long term? ✓ option A pg 12 ex 4 speaking ]]> wip textbook business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_video_files/business_partner_b2_video_unit_1l3_1_3_4.mp4 Which option is more adequate? 〆option B generates a little more heated atmosphere = more tense, perhaps uncomfortable → relevant to an important discussion ✓ option B enables partners to be more honest → achieve goals better in the long term pg 12 ex 6 reflection ]]> to gain = to obtain track record = all the past achievements, successes or failures of a person or an organization self-seeking = (disapproving) interested only in your own needs and interests rather than thinking about the needs of other people heated = (of a person or discussion) full of anger and excitement what which one to choose I don't know ]]> 20240109 10:10-11:30 2 active Employee retention By the end of this session you will have studied Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w → deadline Friday 20231215 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Business Partner B2, Pearson Unit 1 Corporate culture Unit 1.2 Employee retention pg 10 ex 3 reading for gist pg 10 Investment banks' work-life balance schemes will pay off https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook ✓ depends on your career ambitions (...) Are menial♣ tasks an effective way to motivate employees? 〆most probably not ♣ menial = (usually disapproving) (of work) not skilled or important, and often boring or badly paid pg 10 ex 1 2 Lead in pg 10 ex 3 reading for gist pg 10 Investment banks' work-life balance schemes will pay off pg 10 ex 4 reading for detail
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]]> active textbook pg 11 ex 5 C grammar ]]> 20210403-1213 Future perfect vs present perfect active grammar 3 Speaking wip edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Discuss in groups the following questions. Practise present perfect and future perfect. What have you already done today? What will have you finished by the end of the week? 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 ]]> 20210120-1440 Future continuous vs future perfect active grammar wip textbook ]]> 4 Speaking wip edit_ol_qa prep_ol_qa Explain what you need to do to complete your project by its deadline. Before I contact the customer... ✓ I will have met my boss & discussed our targets I'll have rehearsed my sales pitch. to rehearse = to practise or make people practise a play, piece of music, etc. in preparation for a public performance I will be travelling on a business trip and... I'll be flying from one plant to another I will need to recruit a team a month before the peer review starts Before I leave.., Before I leave I will have signed the relevant papers. Before the peer review starts all participants should have adequate authorisation for visiting the plant. If we want to reach a win/win solution... We will have been negotiating for a long time. We will have been preparing for a long time We will have been thinking about the transients for a long time transient = continuing for only a short time, temporary active textbook pg 11 ex 7 A B speaking ]]> retention = action of keeping sth rather than losing it or stopping it menial = (usually disapproving) (of work) not skilled or important, and often boring or badly paid sabbatical = period of time when sb, especially a teacher at a university, is allowed to stop their normal work in order to study or travel to pay off = to yield a profit or result humane /hju:ˈmeɪn/ = showing kindness towards people and animals by making sure that they do not suffer more than is necessary Millennials = also known as Generation Y or Gen Y, are the demographic cohort following Generation X and preceding Generation Z. Researchers and popular media use the early 1980s as starting birth years and the mid-1990s to early 2000s as ending birth years, with the generation typically being defined as people born from 1981 to 1996. Most millennials are the children of baby boomers and early Gen Xers; millennials are often the parents of Generation Alpha at on Friday evenings ]]> 20231228 10:10-11:30 2 active Values of corporate culture By the end of this session you will have studied Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w → deadline Friday 20231215 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Business Partner B2, Pearson Unit 1 Corporate culture Unit 1.1 Workplace culture pg 9 ex 7 vocab https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> quarterly_test_kasperskygroup148_20231214.xml Quarterly test (logs) active quarterly_test_logs test_log_SergeyTelelyukhin_20231213_1956_quarterly_test_kasperskygroup148_20231214.xml test_log_YaroslavKarunnyi_20231225_2341_quarterly_test_kasperskygroup204_20231213.xml test_log_LibermanYan_20240101_2307_quarterly_test_kasperskygroup148_20231214.xml Business Partner B2 Unit 1 Corporate culture active textbook ✓ senior staff ♠ pay structure = collocation pg 8 ex 5 vocab T / Cl How will organisational behaviour♣ in a state company differ from a private enterprise? 〆probably less teamwork in a state company (due to micro control by middle managers) ✓ probably more teamwork in a private enterprise (as a result of empowerment) ♣ organisational behaviour = how people in an organisation work together & how this affects the organisation as a whole pg 9 ex 6 vocab set for homework pg 9 ex 7 vocab T / Cl Does an open-plan office help improve the working atmosphere? ✓ encourages team working 〆may feel irritating to staff who need to concentrate pg 9 ex 8 A B speaking ]]> 1 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Corporate culture Evaluating corporate culture active wip deck_shuffled_lines_halign prep_deck_shuffled_lines_halign What values are important in a company's culture? What would make you want to join or leave a company?
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]]> active textbook 〆working long hours 〆work-life balance pg 9 ex 9 A B role play ]]> organisational behaviour = how people in an organisation work together & how this affects the organisation as a whole too either ]]> hierarchy /ˈhaɪərɑ:kɪ/ 20231226 10:10-11:30 2 active BUSINESS PARTNERS B2 | Unit 1 | Corporate workplace Employee retention By the end of this session you will have studied Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w → deadline Friday 20231215 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) (optional homework - Sergey) smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English Grammar in Use - Intermediate by Murphy, Cambridge University Press icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Complete the following exercises Unit 102 So and such key to exercise Check your answers with the key at the end of the file. english_grammar_in_use_intermediate_3rd_ed_murphy_cambridge_unit102_so_such_w_key.pdf smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Business Partner B2, Pearson Unit 1 Corporate culture Unit 1.1 Workplace culture https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> Business Partner B2 Unit 1 Corporate culture active textbook T / Cl Would you like to work in such a colourful environment as the one pictured in the photo? ✓ synonymous of a dynamic corporate culture 〆excessively bright & distracting If the highest aim of a captain were to preserve his ship, he would keep it in port forever. Thomas Aquinas, Italian philosopher Should taking risks be part of your corporate culture? = don't keep your ship in port for ever → be ready to experience damage pg 7 quotation pg 8 ex 1 Lead in ]]> active textbook ../../../bups/bup_vet_books_cds_dvds/business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_coursebook.pdf ✓ decisions are achieved by consensus in a flat hierarchy ✓ decisions are pushed from top to bottom in a more vertical corporate culture → depends on what is more efficient in each situation ≠ equality Is it an important part of corporate culture for staff to be able to share ideas? ✓ unwritten rules that employees are expected to engage in & be committed to their company pg 8 ex 2 A B video business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_video_files/business_partner_b2_video_unit_1l1_1_1_1.mp4 pg 8 ex 3 listening comprehension business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_video_files/business_partner_b2_video_unit_1l1_1_1_1.mp4 pg 8 ex 4 speaking ]]> distract distracting We're making a better world the world better | the world a better place ]]> hierarchy /ˈhaɪərɑ:kɪ/ 20231221 10:10-11:30 2 active Micro insults & invalidations By the end of this session you will have studied Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w → deadline Friday 20231215 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> quarterly_test_kasperskygroup148_20231214.xml Quarterly test (logs) active quarterly_test_logs test_log_SergeyTelelyukhin_20231213_1956_quarterly_test_kasperskygroup148_20231214.xml 4 Micro insults & invalidations (common racial micro aggressions 2/2) pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png active wip xml_multi_dd_row xml_multi_dd_row xml_multi_dd Have you ever experienced micro insults? = variety of subtle snubs, conveying a hidden insult to the recipient. Perpetrators are usually unaware they are speaking from bias Have you ever suffered from micro invalidation? = communications that negate or nullify the thoughts, feelings or experiential reality of a person of colour → match the micro insults & invalidations with the categories → give examples ]]> 40 20 left 1;2;3;4;5;6 7;8;9;10;11;12;13;14 https://www.ed.ac.uk/equality-diversity/students/microaggressions/racial-microaggressions/common-racial-micro-agressions ]]> 5 A Embracing Multilingualism and Eradicating Linguistic Bias | Karen Leung | TEDxWWU 20231219 hw20231221 wip active prep_ol_qa edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Are some minorities more likely to suffer from discrimination because of the way they speak English? Why? video Embracing Multilingualism and Eradicating Linguistic Bias | Karen Leung | TEDxWWU Karen Leung is currently (2018) in her second year in Woodring’s Early Childhood Education at Western Washington University. Through her involvement in this program, she has found that her passion lies in social justice and linguistics, and the overlap that exists between these two in bilingual education. Being in Woodring allows her to apply her passions to her teaching career, and gives her the opportunity to break down language barriers in education. Growing up as a native Cantonese speaker, Karen took ESL classes in school, all the while interpreting for her parents during teacher conferences at just seven years old. Through this experience, she realized that there is a need of increased awareness of the linguistic biases in our society and the need for more resources for immigrant families who are working in tandem with schools to provide the best possible education for their children. Karen also sees the potential of linguistic diversity in education, and believes that it is crucial for multicultural education. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8QrGsxeEq8 → watch the video → answer the questions → recycle terminology describing political correctness, micro assaults, micro insults & micro invalidations ]]> embracing_multilingualism_and_eradicating_linguistic_bias_karen_leung_TEDxWWU_S8QrGsxeEq8.mp4 Why did the speaker start her speech in her native language and then switched to English? Why did Karen Leung begin her speech in Cantonese? What did she want to illustrate? ✓ Karen Leung started her speech in Cantonese but then she started speaking English perfectly in order to show that a lot of people do not expect such a perfect command of English from a non-native speaker. She says that stereotyping is a form of discrimination, she gives an example of her family who face such stereotyping of race, ethnicity, culture and language. That is an example of micro insults and micro assaults that convey a hidden insult to the people who have a different culture and speak other languages ✓ Karen began her speech in Cantonese and then switched to English to illustrate and draw attention to the audience's possible expectations and prejudices about her linguistic ability based on ethnicity. She probably wanted to challenge and confront these stereotypes by emphasizing that such assumptions based on language, race, and ethnicity can lead to discrimination and marginalization. ✓ Any kind of discrimination is one hundred percent not politically correct and this action is probably meant to emphasize the need for cultural sensitivity and the negative impact of preconceptions based on language and ethnicity. Why do you think Karen's parents gave their children names that are close to "American" ones, although they cannot pronounce them correctly in their native language (due to phonetic differences)? ✓ migrants in America may choose to give their children American names to avoid micro assaults (micro insults) that can occur due to cultural differences. By giving their children American names, migrants aim to mitigate potential discrimination and bias based on their names, which might be perceived as foreign or difficult to pronounce. This decision may be influenced by a desire to shield their children from subtle forms of prejudice, ensuring smoother integration into American society. ✓ While the choice to give American names can be seen as a protective measure, it also reflects the impact of societal norms and the need to navigate cultural assimilation within a diverse, yet sometimes challenging, environment Why is the language of non-native speakers of English labelled as “broken” even though they may be highly knowledgeable in both languages (native and English)? Why do you think some native Americans make migrants speak “American language”? Why is speaking “perfect English” still considered to be important? ✓ The speaker’s parents know English but they can't speak it fluently because of the differences in the grammatical structures and sentence structures in their native language and English. Despite the fact that they are knowledgeable in Cantonese and English, they still seem unintelligent to other people. That is the reason why some people may label their language as broken and tell them to speak more American. ✓ If we talk about political correctness in that case, we may see that people behave disrespectfully to them. That is an example of micro assaults and micro insults as people act with contempt to those whose native language is completely different and has a unique structure ✓ In the context of political correctness, labeling non-native English speakers’ language as “broken” reflects a linguistic microaggression that perpetuates linguistic prejudice, ultimately reinforcing the notion that non-native English speakers are inferior or less competent because of their linguistic differences. This not only ignores the linguistic diversity and richness that non-native speakers bring with them, but also undermines their knowledge, intelligence and abilities. ✓ Such labeling, despite considerable proficiency in both mother tongue and English, can be attributed to linguistic biases and the prevalence of linguistic hierarchy. In society and culture, judgments of non-native speakers' language proficiency are based on their degree of fluency in English. This has the effect of devaluing the linguistic abilities of non-native speakers and creating a hierarchy in which native speakers of English are at the top (...) ✓ Through this example, she probably wanted to show the “illusory superiority” of native English speakers and that native Englsh speakers suggest their supremacy over non-native speakers because they are fluent in English unlike non-native one. ✓ The practice of some Native Americans requiring migrants to speak an "American language" may stem from a complex interplay of historical, cultural, and sociopolitical factors. From a perspective of political correctness, this expectation might be seen as a form of micro assault, as it can convey an implicit message of dominance and imposition. Additionally, it may be perceived as a micro insult, implying that the migrants' native language is somehow inferior or unwelcome ✓ Here we talk about the level of Uncertainty avoidance in society. Talking to a person who speaks “perfect English” guarantees us some predictability of their behaviour and lets us stay inside our comfort zone whereas when our interlocutor’s English isn’t fluent or accurate enough it makes us feel uncomfortable as it ruins the predictability of the conversation, makes us concentrate harder on one's words and feel confused if we fail to understand something How does uncertainty avoidance prevent people from understanding each other? [6:43-8:10] ✓ It’s difficult for many to understand and tolerate people who don’t speak their language “well enough” and such amazing phenomena as multilingualism and being multilingual are perceived more as a lack than as an advantage that it truly is. By showing your openness to experience and agreeableness we can make the world better at least in the framework of our community Does anybody’s proficiency in a language define their intelligence? What does she mean by “double standard”? ✓ Proficiency in a language does not inherently define an individual's intelligence. The video highlights that micro assaults (micro insults) directed at non-native English speakers are rooted in discriminatory attitudes that mistakenly equate language proficiency with overall intelligence. Labeling migrants' English as "broken'' reflects a subtle verbal attack that undermines their competence and intelligence, reinforcing negative stereotypes. ✓ Similarly, the comparison between the treatment of native English speakers learning foreign languages and migrants learning English implies a double standard that invalidates the efforts and experiences of the latter ✓ By mentioning the “double standard”, she's saying that native English speakers learning a foreign language don’t receive the same social shame that an immigrant would when they learn English as a second or even third language. Instead, a native English speaker learning any foreign language receives praise. → This double standard creates a linguistic hierarchy in which native speakers of English are at the top What’s wrong with phrases “Your English is so good”, “you don’t have any accent”? Why are compliments like “your English is so good” and “you don’t have an accent” are micro-insults for K. Leung? [5:20-6:00] ✓ The phrases "Your English is so good" and "You don't have any accent" can be problematic due to their associations with micro insults. From a lens of political correctness, these statements can be considered like this as they imply surprise at an individual's proficiency in English, thereby reinforcing stereotypes related to language and cultural competence. Moreover, these phrases potentially ignore people's multilingual and multicultural experiences, missing the richness of diverse linguistic and cultural heritage ✓ Because complimenting on K. Leung’s fluency in English is closely connected to the stereotype that if English isn’t her first language, she is to have an accent or to be not as fluent as native speakers. The above-mentioned compliments are micro-insults because they sound like speaking “perfect English” raises K. Leung’s personal values and makes her more intelligent and educated. At the same time, her more than well-educated parents are scorned by many because of their English being not standard What steps would be politically correct when talking to a person and not understanding what they are saying? [8:17-8:36] ✓ To be politically correct, don't ask for a repetition straight away, try to lean in, listen closely, try to understand the person, don’t point out the” flaws” of one’s pronunciation and try not to correct them to avoid insult and invalidation. ✓ Always remember that this person can understand and speak your native language → remind yourself: are you as fluent as them in their native language? What does she mean by saying that the USA was meant to be a “melting pot”? ✓ The "melting pot" concept suggests that the United States was envisioned as a place where people from different backgrounds could come together, blend their traditions and cultures, and form a unified society, thus emphasizing the idea of integration and unity and the importance of eliminating all forms of discrimination, microaggressions, and stereotypes. ✓ The term also emphasizes the historical image of the United States as a nation built by immigrants and speaks to the ideal of a society that welcomes people of diverse backgrounds and encourages their integration while preserving elements of their heritage What forms of artistic expression are mentioned in the video, and why are they significant in the context of diversity and cultural expression? In what way does she suggest a connection between embracing diversity in art expressions and embracing diversity in languages and dialects? ✓ Karen mentions various forms of artistic expression including music, movement, dance, and visual arts such as sculptures and paintings. These forms of expression are significant in the context of diversity and cultural expression because they serve as powerful vehicles for representing and conveying diverse cultural experiences, traditions, and values. ✓ Each form carries its own unique cultural and historical significance, often rooted in the traditions and practices of specific communities. → By valuing and appreciating these diverse art forms, we can gain a deeper understanding of different cultures, fostering empathy and respect for cultural diversity ✓ She suggests a close connection between embracing the diversity of artistic expression and embracing the diversity of languages and dialects, emphasizing the universal nature of artistic expression. → It implies that just as we can appreciate and value different forms of artistic expression, we can extend the same way of thinking to the diversity present in languages and dialects. ✓ Art itself is a universal language that breaks down linguistic and cultural barriers, serving as a unifying force to understand different cultural and linguistic identities. → Therefore, by valuing the diversity of artistic expressions, we encourage ourselves to extend this same value to the diversity of languages and dialects, recognizing the richness and beauty of linguistic and cultural differences, thereby eliminating discrimination, stereotypes and various types of microaggressions How does Karen Leung envision the potential of linguistic diversity in education contributing to social justice? ✓ Karen Leung believes that embracing linguistic diversity in education contributes to social justice by challenging and dismantling systemic biases, fostering an environment where individuals from diverse linguistic backgrounds have equal opportunities and representation Why asking for repetition or making remarks about one’s accent would be considered as a micro insult and invalidation? ✓ One probably worked hard to acquire their skills in speaking a language that is foreign to them, we should value the efforts the person puts for us to understand them. ✓ Claiming their skills being “not good enough” invalidates all the work the person has done, we may also make them feel less valuable, less powerful, and important by making this kind of comment. → This leads to a rise of power distance, uncertainty avoidance and neuroticism levels in our society “What we say is far more important than how we say it.” Do you agree? ✓ The statement holds true, but when assessed through the lens of political correctness further nuances emerge. From a political correctness perspective, the content of our communication is indeed of paramount significance. However, the manner in which we phrase our words can also carry weight. → Micro assaults (micro insults, and micro invalidations) are often embedded in the subtleties of language, indicating that "how we say it '' can have a profound impact 20231219 10:10-11:30 2 active Political correctness - Micro discrimination By the end of this session you will have studied Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w → deadline Friday 20231215 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> 9 Native speakers' dialect 20231214 hw20231219 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png British 🇬🇧or Indian 🇮🇳accent? | iRabbit #4 Moontajska Productions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwRvUCi2s1U → watch the video → imagine what viewers may write in the comments → read sample comments → answer the questions]]> 9 Native speakers' dialect 20231214 hw20231219 active wip edit_ol_qa prep_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Can a language be taught without being occasionally politically incorrect? ✓ if native speakers are considered politically neutral in their environment... = reminiscent of a dialect → make sure your register matches the cultural context video British 🇬🇧or Indian 🇮🇳accent? | iRabbit #4 Moontajska Productions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwRvUCi2s1U → watch the video → imagine what viewers may write in the comments → read sample comments → answer the questions]]> british_accent_or_indian_iRabbit_nr4_OwRvUCi2s1U.mp4 What is the Englishman accused of? [01:42] The damn thing doesn't seem to work I'm speaking the Queen's English Don't need your damn course Don't you bloody hell... It's a bloody umbrella 〆wrong behaviour Indian accent nano-supremacy micro-racism The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool... Did you Shakespeare me? ]]> damn = swear word that people use to show that they are annoyed, disappointed, etc bloody = swear word that many people find offensive that is used to emphasize a comment or an angry statement Why do you think Maria has a Soviet Union like accent? [02:15] ✓ caricature of threatening, totalitarian regime "I beg your pardon?" Why does the Englishman ask if Maria is from another planet? [02:23] ]]> ✓ he is not sure he has understood her well & pretends to be very surprised by what she is suggesting ✓ she explains they don't tolerate any racist, sexist, homophobic, white supremacist, neocolonial insinuations on their platform → he thinks this is excessive because he probably doesn't consider himself using such language = fish can't see water Do you think British English will become a dialect one day? Why / why not? ✓ it may have already... ✓ more non native people speak English than natives → approximately 7.8 billion inhabitants ✓ 1.35 billion speak English ~ 360 million people speak English as a first language ! most common first language is Chinese, then Spanish (English = 3rd) ✓ English is by far the most commonly studied Should RP (received pronunciation, aka BBC English) still be the kind of language taught? The truth is this is now reality. I was teaching in a class in a British University (can't name it here, or I will get sued!). It was a post-graduate class, and almost all the students were international, including Chinese, Indians, many East Europeans, Italians, French, German etc. There were just a couple of English students in the class. Every class had a case or exercise, so there was lots of group discussion in the class. Most of the time, students spoke with their respective accents in the class, but everybody understood each other all the time. And then one day, one of the few English students (who were mostly silent) spoke and made his point. Suddenly there was a stunned silence in the class! And I quickly realized this was because not one of the students understood a word of what he spoke (except for the couple of other English students!). This student was from Liverpool. Then one of the international students politely requested him to repeat what he said. Again, none of the students understood him. Then he repeated himself a third time. And then out of sheer frustration, he just said 'oh well, forget it', and gave up! But by then I had picked up what he said, and interpreted what he said for the rest of the class. That scene was remarkable for me. This was a British University sitting in the heart of London, offering a British PG degree. And yet, all the international students could converse and understand each other perfectly in English, except when the actual native English student spoke! That to me suggested English had now truly become an international language, and was no more owned by England! (although England will always get full credit for having created the language). @stephenmani8495 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwRvUCi2s1U ]]> RP (received pronunciation) = approved pronunciation of British English; originally based on the King's English as spoken at public schools and at Oxford and Cambridge Universities (and widely accepted elsewhere in Britain); until recently it was the pronunciation of English used in British broadcasting to converse = to have a conversation with sb stunned silence = silence resulting from such surprise or shock that nobody can think clearly or speak 3 A British or Indian accent - iRabbit nr4 active wip move_html5_video british_accent_or_indian_iRabbit_nr4_OwRvUCi2s1U.mp4 3 Micro assaults (common racial micro aggressions 1/2) pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png active wip xml_multi_dd_row xml_multi_dd_row xml_multi_dd Does micro racism exist, or is it just another controversial lack of political correctness? What may feel incorrect or offensive in the following exchange? [01:42] iRabbit English customer Are you com-FOR-TA-ble? What is this ve-GE-TA-ble? iRabbit Indian help desk Sir, did you just head wobble and do the Indian accent? (...) I sense micro racism & nano supremacy in your assertions. video British 🇬🇧or Indian 🇮🇳accent? | iRabbit #4 Moontajska Productions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwRvUCi2s1U Why could this be considered a micro aggression? = remarks and behaviours which might be experienced occasionally and brushed off as ‘rude’ or ‘inconsiderate’ by white people, and are amplified by being a constant part of the affected person’s daily experience → match the micro assaults with the categories → give examples ]]> slur = unfair remark about sb/sth that may damage other people's opinion of them supremacy = position in which you have more power, authority or status than anyone else 30 12 left 1;2;3 4;5 6;7 https://www.ed.ac.uk/equality-diversity/students/microaggressions/racial-microaggressions/common-racial-micro-agressions ]]> damn = swear word that people use to show that they are annoyed, disappointed, etc bloody = swear word that many people find offensive that is used to emphasize a comment or an angry statement stunned silence = silence resulting from such surprise or shock that nobody can think clearly or speak RP (received pronunciation) = approved pronunciation of British English; originally based on the King's English as spoken at public schools and at Oxford and Cambridge Universities (and widely accepted elsewhere in Britain); until recently it was the pronunciation of English used in British broadcasting to converse = to have a conversation with sb slur = unfair remark about sb/sth that may damage other people's opinion of them supremacy = position in which you have more power, authority or status than anyone else Negro = (old-fashioned, often offensive) member of a race of people with dark skin who originally came from Africa swastika /ˈswɔstɪkə/ = ancient symbol in the form of a cross with its ends bent at an angle of 90 degrees, used in the 20th century as the symbol of the German Nazi party subjugation = forced submission to control by others; oppression micro insult = variety of subtle snubs, conveying a hidden insult to the recipient. Perpetrators are usually unaware they are speaking from bias micro invalidation = communications that negate or nullify the thoughts, feelings or experiential reality of a person of colour snub = action or a comment that is deliberately rude in order to show sb that you do not like or respect them 20231214 10:10-11:30 2 active Comedy as a cultural gauge By the end of this session you will have studied Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w → deadline Friday 20231215 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> 2/2 Kvas advertising plan 20231207 hw20231212 pix/icons8-hand-with-pen-100_white.png Optional homework - to be completed for the quarterly test if you wish Kvass is a fermented cereal-based low-alcohol beverage with a slightly cloudy appearance, light-brown colour, and sweet-sour taste. Kvass originates from north-eastern Europe, where grain production was considered insufficient for beer to become a daily drink. You work as a (cross-cultural) marketing consultant for a soft drinks company that wants to export to new markets. → write an advertising plan to export Kvass → describe a single, short advert for 2-3 target countries (1 paragraph only) e.g. China, Kazakhstan, Serbia (or any country / region relevant to you) → explain how you will adapt the advertising campaign to the selected target markets (with examples) ~ 200 words ]]> Bottoms' Up Political correctness 3 Comedy as a cultural gauge active wip edit_ol_qa prep_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png To what extent can comedy be representative of a culture?
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Monty Python were a British comedy troupe formed in 1969 consisting of Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin. Their work included live shows, films, albums, books, and musicals; their influence on comedy has been compared to the Beatles' influence on music. Their sketch show has been called "an important moment in the evolution of television comedy". Monty Python's Flying Circus was loosely structured as a sketch show, but its innovative stream-of-consciousness approach and Gilliam's animation skills pushed the boundaries of what was acceptable in style and content. Monty Python received the BAFTA Award for Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema in 1988. In 1998, they were awarded the AFI Star Award by the American Film Institute. Holy Grail and Life of Brian are frequently ranked on lists of the greatest comedy films. video Monty Python - International Hairdressers Expedition on Everest https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0F2SJS6B1wQ → watch the video → answer the questions]]> monty_python_hairdressers_expedition_on_everest_0F2SJS6B1wQ.mp4 What minorities are mocked? ✓ homosexual communities to mock = to laugh at sb/sth in an unkind way, especially by copying what they say or do What kind of people might feel ridiculed by such stereotypical description? ✓ (Italian) hairdressers ← Mario's salon ✓ active, and yet dandy, men ✓ Alpinists ✓ sports people ✓ outdoor enthusiasts to ridicule = to make sb/sth look silly by laughing at them or it in an unkind way dandy = man who cares a lot about his clothes and appearance Could this video be considered offensive by today's standards? Why / why not? ✓ perhaps questioned by LGBTQ+ LGBTQ+ = lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (or queer) Why is the term 'hairdresser' offensive? ✓ not politically correct... → use 'stylist' instead political correctness = (sometimes disapproving) the principle of avoiding language and behaviour that may offend particular groups of people 4 Politically correct language 2/2 pix/icons8-hand-with-pen-100_white.png active wip edit_ol_qa_writing prep_ol_qa_writing edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise. man → people He who cannot obey cannot command. He → A person A man's home is his castle. A person's home is their castle. Every man has his hobby horse. Everyone has their hobby horse. hobby horse = (sometimes disapproving) subject that sb feels strongly about and likes to talk about He is happy that thinks himself so. They are happy that think themselves so. 3 Political correctness - Blackface minstrelsy active wip edit_ol_qa prep_ol_qa pix/icons8-cafe-100_white.png Is blackface minstrelsy truly offensive? Is political correctness an indicator of joy or restraint? video Benny Hill - Hot Gossamer (1979) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXHTYsAJ91w → watch the video [01:28-5:14] → imagine what viewers may write in the comments → read sample comments → answer the questions]]> As an African American who adored Benny Hill this doesn't offend me at all this was hilarious to me i still crack up at this sketch 😂😂😂 @byronbenguche I watched Benny Hill, growing up, and nobody even remotely thought that this kind of thing was racist! It was the furthest from our minds! @Mortthemoose ]]> benny_hill_hot_gossamer_1979_zXHTYsAJ91w.mp4 ✓ racism ✓ sexism ✓ shortism = unfair treatment of people who are short (i.e. not tall) sexism = unfair treatment of people, especially women, because of their sex In his career Benny Hill poked fun at a lot of people, professions, and places, himself most of all. I think most of us enjoyed the comedy without giving the social implications people would come up with years later a thought. @donaldmaxie9742 (...) Because, back then, Britain was far less educated, and far more racist, than it became from the ’90s onwards. Racism was still institutionalised and systemic back then. People from all sorts of minority cultures had a fight on their hands just to get recognition. And the face of that racism was the media’s popular entertainment - movies, radio, print media, comics, shows. You would not believe how racist, sexist, ableist and queerphobic the media was, back in the day. And where the media led, the public followed. Benny Hill was not the monster. He was just following the curve. The monster was the TV station which didn’t think twice about blackfacing, or making jokes about gay people, or mothers-in-law or women drivers Alex Greene https://www.quora.com/How-come-Benny-Hill-got-a-pass-for-wearing-blackface-He-possibly-played-all-the-minority-characters-on-his-show]]> ✓ people who grew up with Benny Hill are like fish that don't see water → a caricature depends on its high context environment ✓ today, most viewers will just see people of colour dancing In the 60's, Afro Americans were often considered the best disco dancers & musicians → could be interpreted as paying tribute to their talent Fish can't see water... Do you think this performance could still be broadcast on national Tv nowadays? Why / why not? 〆probably not because politically incorrect blackface minstrelsy = indigenous American theatrical form that constituted a subgenre of the minstrel show. Intended as comic entertainment, blackface minstrelsy was performed by a group of white minstrels (travelling musicians) with black-painted faces, whose material caricatured the singing and dancing of slaves. The form reached the pinnacle of its popularity between 1850 and 1870, when it enjoyed sizeable audiences in both the United States and Britain. (src: https://www.britannica.com/art/blackface-minstrelsy) What cultural dimension(s) may have changed since this show was recorded? ✓ shift from restraint to joy / indulgence, or the opposite? ✓ shift from masculinity to femininity (...) 9 Native speakers' dialect 20231214 hw20231219 active wip prep_ol_qa edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Can a language be taught without being occasionally politically incorrect? ✓ if native speakers are considered politically neutral in their environment... = reminiscent of a dialect → make sure your register matches the cultural context video British 🇬🇧or Indian 🇮🇳accent? | iRabbit #4 Moontajska Productions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwRvUCi2s1U → watch the video → imagine what viewers may write in the comments → read sample comments → answer the questions]]> british_accent_or_indian_iRabbit_nr4_OwRvUCi2s1U.mp4 What is the Englishman accused of? The damn thing doesn't seem to work I'm speaking the Queen's English Don't need your damn course Don't you bloody hell... It's a bloody umbrella 〆wrong behaviour Indian accent nano-supremacy micro-racism Did you Shakespeare me? (The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool) ]]> Why do you think Maria has a Soviet Union like accent? ✓ caricature of threatening, totalitarian regime Why does the Englishman ask if Maria is from another planet? [02:23] ✓ she explains they don't tolerate any racist, sexist, homophobic, white supremacist, neocolonial insinuations on their platform → he thinks this is excessive because he probably doesn't consider himself using such language = fish can't see water Do you think British English will become a dialect one day? Why / why not? ✓ it may have already... ✓ more non native people speak English than natives Should RP (received pronunciation, aka BBC English) still be the kind of language taught? The truth is this is now reality. I was teaching in a class in a British University (can't name it here, or I will get sued!). It was a post-graduate class, and almost all the students were international, including Chinese, Indians, many East Europeans, Italians, French, German etc. There were just a couple of English students in the class. Every class had a case or exercise, so there was lots of group discussion in the class. Most of the time, students spoke with their respective accents in the class, but everybody understood each other all the time. And then one day, one of the few English students (who were mostly silent) spoke and made his point. Suddenly there was a stunned silence in the class! And I quickly realized this was because not one of the students understood a word of what he spoke (except for the couple of other English students!). This student was from Liverpool. Then one of the international students politely requested him to repeat what he said. Again, none of the students understood him. Then he repeated himself a third time. And then out of sheer frustration, he just said 'oh well, forget it', and gave up! But by then I had picked up what he said, and interpreted what he said for the rest of the class. That scene was remarkable for me. This was a British University sitting in the heart of London, offering a British PG degree. And yet, all the international students could converse and understand each other perfectly in English, except when the actual native English student spoke! That to me suggested English had now truly become an international language, and was no more owned by England! (although England will always get full credit for having created the language). @stephenmani8495 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwRvUCi2s1U ]]> gauge /ɡeɪdʒ/ = instrument for measuring the amount or level of sth to mock = to laugh at sb/sth in an unkind way, especially by copying what they say or do to ridicule = to make sb/sth look silly by laughing at them or it in an unkind way to elicit = to draw forth, make evident (what is latent) LGBTQ+ = lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (or queer) - In use since the late 1980s, the initialism, as well as some of its common variants, functions as an umbrella term for marginalized sexualities and gender identities hobby horse = (sometimes disapproving) subject that sb feels strongly about and likes to talk about slapstick = type of humour that is based on simple actions, for example people hitting each other, falling down, etc double entendre = word or phrase that can be understood in two different ways, one of which usually refers to sex political correctness = (sometimes disapproving) the principle of avoiding language and behaviour that may offend particular groups of people politically correct = term used to describe language, policies, or measures that are intended to avoid offence or disadvantage to members of particular groups in society. Since the late 1980s, the term has been used to describe a preference for inclusive language and avoidance of language or behaviour that can be seen as excluding, marginalizing, or insulting to groups of people disadvantaged or discriminated against, particularly groups defined by ethnicity, sex, gender, or sexual orientation. In public discourse and the media, the term is generally used as a pejorative with an implication that these policies are excessive or unwarranted person of colour = primarily used to describe any person who is not considered "white". In its current meaning, the term originated in, and is primarily associated with, the United States; however, since the 2010s, it has been adopted elsewhere in the Anglosphere (often as person of colour), including relatively limited usage in the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Ireland, South Africa, and Singapore (src: Wikipedia) blackface = practice of non-Black performers using burnt cork or theatrical make-up to portray a caricature of Black people on stage or in entertainment minstrel = entertainer, initially in medieval Europe. It originally described any type of entertainer such as a musician, juggler, acrobat, singer or fool; later, from the sixteenth century, it came to mean a specialist entertainer who sang songs and played musical instruments blackface minstrelsy = indigenous American theatrical form that constituted a subgenre of the minstrel show. Intended as comic entertainment, blackface minstrelsy was performed by a group of white minstrels (travelling musicians) with black-painted faces, whose material caricatured the singing and dancing of slaves. The form reached the pinnacle of its popularity between 1850 and 1870, when it enjoyed sizeable audiences in both the United States and Britain. Although blackface minstrelsy gradually disappeared from the professional theatres and became purely a vehicle for amateurs, its influence endured in later entertainment genres and media, including vaudeville theatre, radio and television programs, and the world-music and motion-picture industries of the 20th and 21st centuries (src: https://www.britannica.com/art/blackface-minstrelsy) gossamer = something super fine and delicate — like a spider web or the material of a wedding veil. The original gossamer, from which these meanings come from, is the fine, filmy substance spiders excrete to weave their webs. A dress can be gossamer-like, if its fabric is so sheer as to be see-through, or almost sexism = unfair treatment of people, especially women, because of their sex shortism = unfair treatment of people who are short (i.e. not tall) ableism | disablism (British English) | anapirophobia | anapirism | disability discrimination = discrimination and social prejudice against people with physical or mental disabilities. Ableism characterizes people as they are defined by their disabilities and it also classifies disabled people as people who are inferior to non-disabled people. On this basis, people are assigned or denied certain perceived abilities, skills, or character orientations queerphobic = LGBT erasure (also known as queer erasure) refers to the tendency to remove lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, asexual and queer groups or people (i.e. the LGBT community) intentionally or unintentionally from record, or to dismiss or downplay their significance 20231212 10:10-11:30 2 active Political correctness across cultures By the end of this session you will have studied Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w → deadline Friday 20231215 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> 2/2 Kvas advertising plan 20231207 hw20231212 pix/icons8-hand-with-pen-100_white.png Optional homework - to be completed for the quarterly test if you wish Kvass is a fermented cereal-based low-alcohol beverage with a slightly cloudy appearance, light-brown colour, and sweet-sour taste. Kvass originates from north-eastern Europe, where grain production was considered insufficient for beer to become a daily drink. You work as a (cross-cultural) marketing consultant for a soft drinks company that wants to export to new markets. → write an advertising plan to export Kvass → describe a single, short advert for 2-3 target countries (1 paragraph only) e.g. China, Kazakhstan, Serbia (or any country / region relevant to you) → explain how you will adapt the advertising campaign to the selected target markets (with examples) ~ 200 words ]]> Bottoms' Up Political correctness 1 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Cultural heaven and hell active wip deck_shuffled_lines_halign prep_deck_shuffled_lines_halign
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]]> 2 Politically correct language 1/2 pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png active wip xml_multi_dd_row xml_multi_dd_row xml_multi_dd In the European heaven... ✓ policemen are English Why is this politically incorrect? → should be 'police officers are British' Some expressions introduced for political correctness have become part of standard English now. Which do you think is the more politically correct expression? → match the expressions with the categories → look at the key: which expressions do you think sound unnatural or far-fetched? ]]> 40 20 left 1;2;3;4;5;6;7;8;9 10;11;12;13;14;15;16;17;18 unmarried mother blacklisted housewife Third World countries bald fireman Black American blackboard deaf single parent banned home-maker developing countries follically challenged firefighter African-American chalkboard hearing-impaired https://purlandtraining.com/2020/08/01/politically-correct-euphemisms/
able-bodied > non-disabled actress > actor Australian Aborigine > Native Australian bald > follically challenged barman > bar attendant bin man > cleanliness technician black bag > bin bag black person > Person of Colour black sheep > pariah blackboard > chalk board blacklisted > banned blind > sight impaired blind drunk > very drunk boring > differently interesting broken home > dysfunctional family brother / sister > sibling chairman > chair Christian name > first name Christmas > Winter Festival / Winterval cleaner > facility manager clumsy > uniquely coordinated confined to a wheelchair > wheelchair user dead > passed away / terminally unavailable deaf > hearing impaired deforestation > forest management diabetic > person with diabetes dinner lady > mealtime supervisor disease > disorder drug addict > person with a chemical dependency drug habit > substance use disorder English > British / UK citizen Eskimo > Inuit fat > overweight / big-boned fireman > firefighter forefathers > ancestors / forebears Frenchman > French person get the sack > be part of a restructuring guys > folks hairdresser > stylist headmaster / headmistress > director homeless > residentially flexible homosexual > same-sex housewife > homemaker / stay-at-home mum husband / wife > spouse / significant other idiot / class clown > behaviourally challenged illegal alien / illegal > undocumented worker Indians > Native Americans job losses > restructuring junkie > person with a drug dependency
juvenile delinquents > children at risk ladies and gentlemen > everybody lost > geographically disorientated male nurse > nurse man in the street > average person man up > be brave manhole > maintenance hole mankind > humankind man-made > synthetic manpower > workforce men / women > people Merry Christmas > Happy Holidays midget / dwarf > little person minority group > numerically challenged group Miss / Mrs > Ms nut > person with a mental health condition Oriental > Asian plastic surgery > cosmetic surgery policeman > police officer poor > marginalised postman / mailman > postal worker / mail carrier prison cell > custody suite problem > opportunity / challenge promiscuous > sexually liberated prostitute > sex worker salesman > salesperson secretary > administrative assistant sex change > sex reassignment surgery (SRS) short > vertically challenged single > flying solo skinny / thin > (very) slim slum > economically deprived area spokesman > spokesperson sportsmanship > fairness steward / stewardess > flight attendant suffers from / victim of… > has… [condition] tax man > tax officer the disabled > disabled people the elderly / old people > senior citizens Third World > Developing Nations to lie > to misspeak / be economical with the truth to man sth > to operate / crew / run sth ugly > unconventional-looking unemployed > involuntarily leisured used (goods) > pre-owned / pre-loved waiter / waitress > server / waiting staff warehouse worker > warehouse operative white European > Caucasian woman priest > priest workman > worker wrong > differently logical
]]> follicle = one of the very small holes in the skin which hair grows from euphemism = word or phrase that replaces part of a sentence which is considered offensive or taboo – i.e. that cannot be talked about in “polite” conversation, e.g. 'to spend a penny' means 'to go to the toilet' 20231207 10:10-11:30 2 active Short business proposal Political correctness across cultures 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, Pearson Unit 4 Digital business Unit 4.4 Negotiating strategies pg 45 ex 4 B vocab Unit 4.5 Short business proposal pg 46 ex 1 reading Automated dispensing system proposal business_partner_b2_pg37-46_unit4_digital_business.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook tmp_pdf/business_partner_b2_pg37-46_unit4_digital_business.pdf Automated dispensing system proposal Functional language: Writing a short business proposal pg 46 ex 2 A B vocab pg 46 ex 3 A B C role play → recycle expressions from pg 46 ex 2 A B vocab ]]> 1/2 Kvas advertising plan active role_play visual aid You work as a (cross-cultural) marketing consultant for a soft drinks company that wants to export to new markets. ]]> Marketing consultant → convince the board of directors to export Kvass → find arguments to support its cross-cultural appeal → explain how you will adapt the advertising campaign to (a selection of) target markets e.g. China, Kazakhstan, Serbia (or any country / region relevant to you) This proposal evaluates... I aim to assess... It would enable us to... Member of the board of directors → partly disagree with the marketing consultant → brain-storm possible obstacles to sales in target markets But it's expected that... 2/2 Kvas advertising plan 20231207 hw20231212 active wip pix/icons8-hand-with-pen-100_white.png prep_ol_qa edit_ol_qa visual aid You work as a (cross-cultural) marketing consultant for a soft drinks company that wants to export to new markets. → write an advertising plan to export Kvass → describe a single, short advert for 2-3 target countries (1 paragraph only) e.g. China, Kazakhstan, Serbia (or any country / region relevant to you) → explain how you will adapt the advertising campaign to the selected target markets (with examples) ~ 200 words ]]> We believe generations Y and Z will enjoy spending time together drinking Kvass because... (...) Our advertising plan is cost effective because we will be shooting basically the same story in different countries. In order to understand why our plan is effective, I'll explain the minor and major differences between the different versions. Indeed... Therefore... → scenario version 1 Indeed... Therefore... → scenario version 2 (...) will be are successful on in this market, we can sell... It will be unreal unrealistic to replace all drinks ]]> 20231205 10:10-11:30 2 active Negotiating strategies 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, Pearson Unit 4 Digital business Unit 4.4 Negotiating strategies business_partner_b2_pg37-46_unit4_digital_business.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook tmp_pdf/business_partner_b2_pg37-46_unit4_digital_business.pdf ✓ anticipate needs & prepare accordingly ✓ be open & find out during the negotiation → depends on local culture pg 44 ex 1 lead in pg 44 ex 2 listening business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_cb_audio/business_partner_b2_cb_audio_17_404.mp3 business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_cb_audio/business_partner_b2_cb_audio_18_405.mp3 T / Cl What is more effective [focus on people's needs | focus on the company's needs]? ✓ focus on people's needs = long-term perspective ↔ principled negotiation pg 44 ex 3 A B listening Functional language: Positional vs principled negotiation pg 44 ex 3 C reading Functional language: Reaching agreement in a negotiation pg 45 ex 4 A vocab set for homework pg 45 ex 4 B vocab pg 45 ex 5 A B C role play ]]> to be snowed under = to be given so much of something that it cannot be taken care of; to be weighed down by so much of something that you cannot do anything about it positional negotiation = negotiation strategy that involves holding on to a fixed idea, or position, of what you want and arguing for it and it alone, regardless of any underlying interests. The classic example of positional bargaining is the haggling that takes place between proprietor and customer over the price of an item. The customer has a maximum amount she will pay and the proprietor will only sell something over a certain minimum amount. Each side starts with an extreme position, which in this case is a monetary value, and proceeds from there to negotiate and make concessions. Eventually a compromise may be reached (src: https://www.beyondintractability.org/essay/positional_bargaining) principled negotiation = interest-based approach to negotiation that focusses primarily on conflict management and conflict resolution. Principled negotiation uses an integrative approach to finding a mutually shared outcome; focuses on the interests that are underlying the goals and help create value for all the parties said shows me that ... ]]> 20231130 10:10-11:30 2 active Keeping a meeting on track 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, Pearson Unit 4 Digital business Unit 4.2 Talking technology pg 43 ex 7 A vocab business_partner_b2_pg37-46_unit4_digital_business.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook tmp_pdf/business_partner_b2_pg37-46_unit4_digital_business.pdf business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_video_files/business_partner_b2_video_unit_4l3_4_3_4.mp4 Functional language: Accepting-adapting vs intervening-controlling pg 41 ex 6 speaking Conclusions 〆Gary's time is valuable (perhaps is paid by the hour as an outsourced consultant...) → build the agenda around Gary's findings & participation ]]> active textbook 〆possible lack or irrelevance of agenda 〆challenging communicators e.g. dominators, contradictors... 〆participants don't listen to each other → moderating & facilitating meetings depends on people's willingness to listen to each other 〆brainstorming session pg 43 ex 7 A B vocab pg 43 ex 8 A B C D role play ]]> 2 Role play active role_play You are going to attend a meeting. Agenda: 1) product launch 2) advertising campaign 3) budget cuts Recycle new expressions and language. Reminding of the agenda That's outside the scope of the meeting I'd like to stick to the agenda Managing dominant speakers Sorry, can I add something here? Can I stop you for a sec? Managing interruptions We'll come to that in a moment (name), please, go on Postponing discussion We need to deal with... but let's finish (...) first Reducing speed Could you go over that again? Can we slow down a little? Pushing for a clear proposal But what do you actually suggest we do about (...)? So, is your idea that (...) ]]> You want to release a new product before Xmas. You want the meeting to follow the agenda. ✓ We have already published a press release / informed our customers! ✓ It's a good point, but... we have a limited budget. ✓ Can't we postpone this point to another meeting? You disagree with the idea of a launch by Xmas. You don't want to follow the agenda because you think the team should focus on addressing technical issues first. 〆Your deadlines are surrealistic! 〆We have some 40 critical bugs to solve! 〆It's too risky for our reputation... 〆Suppliers are not able to provide what we need ✓ How about working at weekends till Xmas? listened heard any conclusion by the consultant ]]> 20231128 10:10-11:30 2 active Handling difficult communicators 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, Pearson Unit 4 Digital business Unit 4.2 Talking technology pg 41 ex 8 grammar business_partner_b2_pg37-46_unit4_digital_business.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> wip textbook ✓ pretend to yawn = rather offensive way of hinting ✓ assign a limited time for each speaker How do you deal with difficult communication styles of your partners? ✓ draw attention by telling a joke e.g. ask non-responders not to speak all at once pg 42 ex 1 A B speaking ]]> active textbook tmp_pdf/business_partner_b2_pg37-46_unit4_digital_business.pdf business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_video_files/business_partner_b2_video_unit_4l3_4_3_1.mp4 T / Cl Is it good practice to give colleagues a word of warning if their new business partner is difficult to work with? ✓ helps to get prepared better 〆can prejudice your view on someone before actually meeting them 〆might be against company ethics pg 42 ex 3 A speaking pg 42 ex 3 B video → option A business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_video_files/business_partner_b2_video_unit_4l3_4_3_2.mp4 → option B business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_video_files/business_partner_b2_video_unit_4l3_4_3_3.mp4 pg 42 ex 4 speaking ]]> 20231123 10:10-11:30 2 active Talking technology 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, Pearson Unit 4 Digital business Unit 4.2 Talking technology pg 40 ex 6 grammar business_partner_b2_pg37-46_unit4_digital_business.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook tmp_pdf/business_partner_b2_pg37-46_unit4_digital_business.pdf ✓ set alarm clock ✓ remind you of meetings ✓ check weather report pg 40 ex 5 listening business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_cb_audio/business_partner_b2_cb_audio_14_402.mp3 T / Cl If you had an unlimited budget, which would you choose: Alicia or Google assistant? ✓ depends on your eco-system Grammar: Conditionals pg 40 ex 6 listening business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_cb_audio/business_partner_b2_cb_audio_16_403.mp3 ]]> 20200417-2057 Zero, first conditional (real situations) active grammar 20190618-0937 Real conditionals active decks deck_of_phrases_conditionals_0-1.csv 20210208-1915 active review 20210320-0857 Second conditional active grammar 20210423-2014 Unreal conditionals active decks deck_of_phrases_conditionals_2-3.csv active textbook pg 41 ex 7 A B grammar set for homework pg 42 ex 8 grammar Functional language: Giving a trade show demonstration T / Cl Imagine something broke at home, could you repair it with a 3D printer? ✓ provided you knew how to design with 3-D modelling software What would you print if you had a 3-D printer? ✓ print spare parts for household devices, electrical good appliances... 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Business Partner B2, Pearson Unit 4 Digital business Unit 4.1 Digital disruptors pg 38 ex 5 vocab pg 39 ex 6 vocab business_partner_b2_pg37-46_unit4_digital_business.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook T / Cl If you forget the password to your account, you are [irritating | irritated]? ✓ irritated = adj + ed → result 〆irritating = adj + ing → cause pg 39 ex 6 vocab set for homework pg 39 ex 7 vocab pg 39 ex 8 speaking Lexical material: Disruptive technology pg 39 ex 9 A B project ]]> active textbook tmp_pdf/business_partner_b2_pg37-46_unit4_digital_business.pdf pg 40 ex 3 4 listening business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_cb_audio/business_partner_b2_cb_audio_13_401.mp3 T / Cl Do you think you'll still need to learn English in 10 years? 〆perhaps not → AI + instant translation will make learning English redundant ]]> conversion (in digital marketing) = number of sales generated in relation to the number of visits to a website funnel (marketing | sales ~) = device that is wide at the top and narrow at the bottom, used for pouring liquids or powders into a small opening; especially in e-commerce (= the business of selling things on the internet), the process that a customer goes through from first hearing about a product, for example through an internet search or advertisement, to buying the product, with a smaller number of customers at each stage of the process digital immigrant = person born or brought up before the widespread use of digital technology digital native = person who has grown up in the information age. The term "digital native" was coined by Marc Prensky, an American writer, speaker and technologist who wrote several articles referencing this subject. This term specifically applied to the generation that grew up in the "digital age," predominantly regarding individuals born after the year 1980. Often grouped into Millennials, and Generation Z, these individuals can consume digital information and stimuli quickly and comfortably through electronic devices and platforms such as computers, mobile phones, and social media digital nomad = people who travel freely while working remotely using technology and the internet. Such people generally have minimal material possessions and work remotely in temporary housing, hotels, cafes, public libraries, co-working spaces, or recreational vehicles, using Wi-Fi, smartphones or mobile hotspots to access the Internet do you speak in one say in real/strong> time ]]> 20231116 10:10-11:30 2 active Digital disruptors 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, Pearson Unit 4 Digital business Unit 4.1 Digital disruptors pg 38 ex 1 lead in business_partner_b2_pg37-46_unit4_digital_business.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> Business Partners B2 Unit 4 Digital business active textbook T / Cl Why is it important to anticipate the impact of technical innovations? ✓ would lose opportunities to competitors if you didn't invest in R&D → developing AI has become a priority ✓ wouldn't buy a car with a combustion engine if it is going to be superseded by electric cars in the near future There's no such thing as a digital strategy, just a strategy in a digital world Do you agree with this quote by Scott Gibson? ✓ digital transformation is omnipresent pg 38 ex 1 lead in T / Cl What technologies have you found particularly disruptive? ✓ digital photography ✓ mobile telecoms ✓ distant learning & telework How could geolocation help improve sales of a coffee shop? ✓ track buyer habits & preferred walking routes = data mining pg 38 ex 2 A B video business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_video_files/business_partner_b2_video_unit_4l1_4.1.1.mp4 T / Cl Do you have a fixed morning routine? What parts of it vary at different times? ✓ drinking coffee pg 38 ex 2 B video T / Cl Would you buy winter tyres for your car in summer? 〆probably not → need for a notification / reminder in a timely manner = semantic time pg 38 ex 3 video business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_video_files/business_partner_b2_video_unit_4l1_4.1.1.mp4 T / Cl How often do you check notifications? 〆deliberately less often → marketers should focus nowadays on non-intrusive, spam-like messages ✓ not to irritate customers pg 38 ex 4 speaking T / Cl How can you protect yourself as an end-user? ✓ don't grant all permissions to the app (only anonymous data) SECUSO Privacy Friendly Apps group developed by the research group SECUSO at Technische Universität Darmstadt https://search.f-droid.org/?q=secuso&lang=en ]]> disruptive = causing problems, noise, etc. so that sth cannot continue normally semantic time = targeting users in the right context also means engaging them at the right time and moment, some interactions make sense during a user’s morning routine, others will have higher relevance over lunch or during the evening. data mining = process of sorting through large data sets to identify patterns and relationships that can help solve business problems through data analysis. Data mining techniques and tools enable enterprises to predict future trends and make more-informed business decisions spends drains a lot your battery It's like Big Brother is watching for you ]]> 20231114 10:10-11:30 2 active Dilemma - A scent of risk Marketing volume vs value By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Intelligent Business Intermediate Case study: A scent of risk icons8-reading-100.png pg 56 Brief intelligent_business_intermediate_students_book_pg56_case_study_bellissima_a_scent_of_risk.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> Intelligent Business B1 active textbook ✓ on special occasions, such as birthdays, New Year... ✓ tend to buy rather what you know has been recommended to you How do you choose a fragrance? Do you only buy from a brand you know? ✓ price tag is probably a synonym of quality ✓ approach & choice depends on who it is for ✓ brand oriented when buying a gift ✓ ask for help at the point of sale pg 56 reading Brief T / Cl Would you choose a product for your wife from Bellissima? ✓ appeal of an Italian brand Which market has greater potential [trendy 18-25 | high-income 25-30]? ↔ volume vs value ✓ probably volume (because penetrating the market will take 5-8 years) pg 56 task 1 → choose a profile T / Cl Do you believe high prices is by far the better alternative to sell fragrances? 〆old-fashioned thinking for savvy buyers pg 56 task 2 → practise 4 Ps (pg 50) T / Cl Who could you choose for celebrity endorsement? ✓ profile A Monica Bellucci ✓ profile B Nathalie Portman What profile would you go for? ✓ profile A = safer ✓ profile B = risk taker ]]> 1 4 Ps for profile A Preparing your marketing mix with 4Ps pix/icons8-lecturer-100_white.png active prep_2columns_2qa edit_2columns_2qa ]]> Product
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]]> active textbook tmp_pdf/intelligent_business_intermediate_students_book_pg56_case_study_bellissima_a_scent_of_risk.pdf pg 56 listening intelligent_business_the_economist_longman/intelligent_business_intermediate/intelligent_business_intermediate_audio_cd01/intelligent_business_intermediate_cd01_18.ogg T / Cl Feedback 2 strategies 1) don't take risks → focus on profile A 2) drink Champagne → launch a new brand 〆don't lose your customer base ✓ access a new market e.g. Chanel Coco pop star represented teenage customers ]]> to launch = to start, begin fragrance = perfume packaging = materials used to wrap or protect goods that are sold in shops/stores to appeal (to sb) = to attract or interest sb slightly = a little earner = person who earns money for a job that they do to stand out = to look different carefree = having no worries or responsibilities to branch out = to find a new market to reach new clients rebel = a person or thing that resists authority or control to expand = to become greater in size, number or importance; if a business expands or is expanded, new branches are opened, it makes more money, etc income = revenue proportion = part or share of a whole relatively /ˈrelətɪvlɪ/ = to a fairly large degree, especially in comparison to others advantage = thing that helps you to be better or more successful than other people endorsement = statement made in an advertisement, usually by sb famous or important, saying that they use and like a particular product self-esteem = a good opinion of oneself lush = beautiful and making you feel pleasure; seeming expensive concurrent competitive market ]]> 20231109 10:10-11:30 2 active Considering alternatives, being factual or vague When cultures collide - Lewis model Marketing volume vs value By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Intelligent Business Intermediate Unit 6 Marketing pg 54 ex 2 practice intelligent_business_intermediate_students_book_pg49-55_unit6_marketing_seducing_the_masses_money_can_buy_you_love_comparatives.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook tmp_pdf/intelligent_business_intermediate_students_book_pg49-55_unit6_marketing_seducing_the_masses_money_can_buy_you_love_comparatives.pdf Lexical material: Quantifiers pg 55 ex 2 listening intelligent_business_the_economist_longman/intelligent_business_intermediate/intelligent_business_intermediate_audio_cd01/intelligent_business_intermediate_cd01_17.ogg pg 55 speaking → practise quantifiers e.g. This solution is much | far | way more expensive = large difference Functional language: Being factual or vague T / Cl A customer wants you to deliver by the end of the month. Which communication strategy is better? Which is more explicit? [We won't make the deadline | We could have a slight problem meeting the deadline] ✓ depends on corporate culture, business partners' profile... → We won't make the deadline = refusing in a very explicit way → We could have a slight problem meeting the deadline = polite way of saying 'no' pg 55 Culture at work ]]> wip textbook vague factual easily offended detailed by criticism & perhaps less diplomatic CH EN FR DE RU US ---------------------------- > 1 2 3 4 5 ]]> 1 Fish can't see water 20231025 hw20231101 active edit_ol_qa prep_ol_qa pix/icons8-cafe-100_white.png Management and the board are often, if not always, blind to their own culture – fish can’t see water – and may not realise derailing cultural dynamics, in time leading to under-performance or, in the worst case, financial disaster. The message of this book is simple: national culture, through its influence on corporate culture, has a powerful but often invisible impact on the success of global companies. Fish Can't See Water: How National Culture can Make or Break Your Corporate Strategy, by Richard D.Lewis & Kai Hammerich - 2013 Watch the video to find out more about the Lewis model. video The Lewis Model https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_T98wFx73V0 Answer the questions.]]> visual aid
]]> Fish can't see water in the same way as you can't see your own culture. It is your natural environment that's why we don’t know we are in water, and as a consequence we don’t understand our surroundings. ]]> the_lewis_model_fish_cant_see_water.mp4 the looser model differs from older models in that most cross-cultural misfortune oh the monochromic people who did one thing at a time the pollak like people who tried to do many things at a time and that was about it I felt that one category had been forgotten and that's the Asians who are neither monotonic are polychronic the Lewis model shows three different types of human being we call them linear active multi active and reactive linear active people are Germans and Americans they do one thing at a time they're quite definite they go forward they plan well ahead the job oriented you know multi active people they're people oriented emotional try to do many things at once get excited where he see me it's aliens are a good example and then of course the reactive people are the Asians Chinese Japanese Koreans Vietnamese what do they do they try to make you speak first to establish what your aims and intentions are and that enables them to modify the reply so they don't sound you know too worried about it they accept certain things and and that way and they can create a slightly harmonious response and a harmonious attitude from the beginning when we're doing business with different countries we should ascertain to which cultural category the country belongs you have to study the the category and then respond to that category by adapting to it so your own behavior will have to correspond in a suitable manner to the people you're doing business with What nationalities are typically linear active? What are their characteristics? Germans, Americans(...) Linear-Actives are task-oriented, highly-organized planners, who complete action chains by doing one thing at a time, preferably in accordance with a linear agenda. loquacious = talkative What nationalities are typically multi active? What are their characteristics? Italians Multi-Actives are emotional, loquacious and impulsive people who attach great importance to family, feelings, relationships, people in general. They like to do many things at the same time and are poor followers of agendas. What nationalities are typically reactive? What are their characteristics? Chinese, Japanese, Koreans(...) Reactives are good listeners, who rarely initiate action or discussion, preferring first to listen to and establish the other’s position, then react to it and form their own opinion. 2 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Traits of the 3 Lewis typologies (linear-active, multi-active, reactive) active xml_multi_dd_row 25 20 left visual aid visual aid ]]> 1 2 3 3 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Adapting your communication style according to the Lewis model active xml_multi_dd_row visual aid
]]> 30 20 left 1;2;3 4;5;6 7;8;9 be concise, precise, and factual avoid interruptions and distractions follow a clear agenda and timeline be friendly, enthusiastic, and empathetic allow for some flexibility and improvisation use stories and examples to illustrate your points be polite, respectful, and humble listen attentively and patiently use indirect and subtle cues to convey your messages monochronic = culture which schedules one event at a time in an orderly fashion polychronic = culture where employees can work on several tasks simultaneously. Individuals thrive on carrying out more than one task at the same time as long as they can be executed together with a natural rhythm Lewis model = born in an era of rampant globalisation of business, is particularly appropriate for assessing an individual’s likely performance in a commercial role. The design of the questionnaire is based on business situations. The nomenclature of the typologies is succinct: Linear-active, Multi-active, Reactive. While the three types are distinctive, each possesses behavioural elements from the other two categories. It is a question of which one is dominant. Many individuals deviate from the national type in a work situation e.g. engineers and accountants tend to be Linear, sales people Multi-active, lawyers and doctors Reactive linear-active culture = culture where you may want to be concise, precise, and factual, avoid interruptions and distractions, and follow a clear agenda and timeline multi-active culture = culture where you may want to be friendly, enthusiastic, and empathetic, allow for some flexibility and improvisation, and use stories and examples to illustrate your points reactive culture = culture where you may want to be polite, respectful, and humble, listen attentively and patiently, and use indirect and subtle cues to convey your messages loquacious = talkative officialdom = people who are in positions of authority in large organizations when they seem to be more interested in following rules than in being helpful more faster than the others ]]> 20231107 10:10-11:30 2 active Saying 'I do' to the marketers By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Intelligent Business Intermediate Unit 6 Marketing pg 52 ex 1 vocab pg 52 ex 2 vocab Saying 'I do' to the marketers intelligent_business_intermediate_students_book_pg49-55_unit6_marketing_seducing_the_masses_money_can_buy_you_love_comparatives.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook pg 52 ex 2 vocab Saying 'I do' to the marketers T / Cl Do you feel vulnerable to sales pitches? 〆people are more streetwise & cynical about sales pitches now than in the past pg 52 speaking ]]> 20220215-1114 Comparative and superlative forms active grammar 2 Comparative and superlative active pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png deck_shuffled_lines_halign
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]]> 20211014-1707 active review 20211014-1708 active review active textbook set for homework pg 54 ex 2 practice ]]> active textbook tmp_pdf/intelligent_business_intermediate_students_book_pg49-55_unit6_marketing_seducing_the_masses_money_can_buy_you_love_comparatives.pdf The importance of brands intelligent_business_the_economist_longman/intelligent_business_intermediate/intelligent_business_intermediate_audio_cd01/intelligent_business_intermediate_cd01_16.ogg pg 54 ex 2 speaking ]]> to stand out = to look different endorsement = sanction, support, or approval self-esteem = a good opinion of oneself to branch out = to find a new market to reach new clients rebel = a person or thing that resists authority or control wedding journey honeymoon ]]> 20231102 10:10-11:30 2 active Seducing the masses By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Intelligent Business Intermediate Unit 6 Marketing pg 50 ex 2 3 reading pg 51 Money can buy you love intelligent_business_intermediate_students_book_pg49-55_unit6_marketing_seducing_the_masses_money_can_buy_you_love_comparatives.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook ✓ (rich) holidaymakers ✓ vip services How could a travel agency make you buy their holiday cruise on a yacht? How could they seduce the masses? ✓ quote an affordable price e.g. only USD500 for the weekend ✓ add a catchy phrase e.g. Plan a honeymoon you'll never forget! Spend New Year's Eve differently in the sun! 〆don't make it sound cheap, though → should feel exclusive Where would you place such an advert? in the underground? Why / why not? ✓ sell a dream, lifestyle 〆underground station won't match exclusive touch = wrong marketing mix Marketing [responds to | creates] demand? ✓ creates pg 49 keynotes Seducing the masses What should a good marketing mix include? . price / customer solution . promotion / cost . product / convenience . placement / communication ✓ mix coherency ✓ mix dynamics Which has poor mix coherency on a flea market? [Swiss watch | an antique piece of furniture] 〆Swiss watch = exclusive Which has poor mix dynamics in a shopping centre? [fax machine | IPhone] 〆fax machine = old-fashioned Lexical material: Brands pg 50 ex 1 2 speaking pg 50 ex 3 speaking pg 50 ex 1 2 3 reading pg 51 Money can buy you love pg 50 speaking ]]> rival = person, company, or thing that competes with another in sport, business, etc aspiration = strong desire to have or do sth 4 Ps = price, promotion, product, placement 4 Cs = customer solution, cost, convenience, communication coherency = logical and orderly and consistent relation of parts flea market = outdoor market that sells second-hand (= old or used) goods at low prices grim = looking or sounding very serious; unpleasant and depressing blame = responsibility for a bad result to come up with = to invent, find a solution to a problem to seduce = to persuade sb to do sth that they would not usually agree to do by making it seem very attractive to aspire = to have the ambition, strong desire to stand for = to express indirectly by an image, form, or model; to be a symbol to bully = to be bossy towards, discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner, to intimidate to deter (from) = to discourage or prevent barrier /ˈbærɪə/ 20231031 10:10-11:30 2 active Mentoring (2/2) By the end of this session you will have studied What does it mean to be a mentor? Simon Sinek What does the following dialogue mean? (...) and I said "You know, I'm glad you're my mentor" and he looked at me and he said, "I'm glad you're mine." And it caught me completely off guard. True mentorship, like true friendship, is not a one way street. Watch the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFUXtURI-Dk zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> 2 Mentoring active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png How do you choose a mentor? How do you manage expectations? ✓ select someone from your culture ✓ must have experience & achievements in the area you need to develop 〆role model or long lasting relationship are not necessarily sensible criteria → consider having different mentors all your life role model = person that you admire and try to copy What essential criteria are needed when starting? ✓ requests voiced by mentee must be supported by mentor e.g. how to become a good manager? ✓ self-assessment e.g. how much do you think you have scored on a scale of 10? → if 8, then no need to continue mentee = person who is given help and advice by a more experienced and often older person Are all mentees knowledgeable enough to distinguish mentoring from coaching? 〆probably not → make a clear distinction from the beginning mentoring = mutual self-development based on sharing of personal experiences ✓ find solutions within yourself ✓ make use of your own resources → if concrete advice is needed, then turn to coaching knowledgeable = well-informed, knowing a lot How long should mentoring last? ✓ agree on time frame from the beginning e.g. 5-8 sessions → extend or end when relevant to both parties = mutual interest → a mentor can't solve all issues → assess when a mentee is self-sufficient How do you decide when to end mentoring? ✓ draw a written agreement (not as formal as a contract) to be referred to as a memo → make sure you all agree on when & why to end = draw a line between mentoring & coaching Can you use KPIs to validate your mentorship? 〆achieving KPIs are not necessarily enough 〆mentoring may depend on confidential goals e.g. how do you become self-confident? How should a mentor behave if the request is from an employee who needs more coaching than mentoring? ✓ check if experience is indeed relevant → mentoring = sharing experience & asking the right questions (focus on areas where the mentor has personal experience) → coaching = art of asking the right questions How can you praise a mentee without a condescending attitude? ✓ show you are equal → you have made the same mistakes ✓ don't give solutions → ask questions to find a solution (in appearance together) condescending = behaving as though you are more important and more intelligent than other people; patronising Why is patting on the shoulder perhaps not a good symbol of mentorship? 〆possible sign of sexual harassment 〆violation of individual's space to pat = to touch sb/sth gently several times with your hand flat, especially as a sign of affection 3 What does it mean to be a mentor? active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png What does it mean to be a mentor? Simon Sinek Watch the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFUXtURI-Dk ]]> what_does_it_mean_to_be_a_mentor_simon_sinek_FUXtURI-Dk.mp4 So we get a lot of questions about being a mentor. What does it mean to be a mentor, will you be my mentor, will I be your mentor? Things like that. Here's what I've learned about mentorship. Mentorship is not something you ask somebody to do like, "Will you be my friend?" It doesn't work like that. When you find somebody you get along with you share values, you share beliefs. You spend time with them, you get to know them. You develop trust, you're vulnerable with them, you open up to them. And you discover that you become friends, it's what happens. You start off as simply acquaintances. In my experience, mentorship is exactly the same. There were people who were much more experienced than me who had wisdom that I didn't have and when I would call them, they would take my calls. And when I would ask them questions, they would always take the time to give me answers. And over the course of time, they became my mentors. Like they became my friends. And I remember one time I was with one of my mentors, Ron Bruder, an amazing guy, and I was leaving his house and I put my arm around him and I said, "You know, I'm glad you're my mentor," and he looked at me and he said, "I'm glad you're mine." And it caught me completely off guard. True mentorship, like true friendship, is not a one way street. It's not about one person only giving advice to the other. Both people are showing up to give and both people are showing up to learn. But you can't ask someone to be your mentor, especially someone who's a total stranger, knock on their door and say, "Will you be my mentor?" if they don't know you and you've never met them. It's like friendship. You cultivate a relationship and if that person is always there for you and wants to see you thrive and succeed and believes in you, then perhaps they will become your mentor, like making a friend. Why was Simon caught completely off guard? ✓ mentoring is not only an exchange from mentor to mentee ✓ wasn't expecting such empathy ✓ hadn't been asking for friendship ≠ not a one-way street off-guard = not prepared; not watching for possible danger; not alert Why is it important to share the same values? ✓ build trust ✓ develop a personal relationship → understand each other's needs & expectations better How do you find a mentor? ✓ find somebody you get along with → relationship should have begun before actually engaging into mentoring 〆don't knock at the door of someone you don't know ✓ share values ✓ share beliefs ✓ spend time together → build a rather informal relationship ✓ get to know them ✓ develop trust ✓ be vulnerable to them ✓ open up to them Are you ready to be vulnerable? ✓ need to show what you are afraid of to be able to get help → applies to both mentor & mentee vulnerable = weak and easily hurt physically or emotionally holy war = flame-war on Usenet/BBSes/Forums/IRC/etc. between two or more people that neither party can win. Resembles a war between countries over whose deity is better knowledgeable = well-informed, knowing a lot to pat = to touch sb/sth gently several times with your hand flat, especially as a sign of affection off-guard = not prepared; not watching for possible danger; not alert vulnerable = weak and easily hurt physically or emotionally by voice aloud I have this habit For me an essential criteria criterion is that... I'm surprised for till today ]]> 20231026 10:10-11:30 2 active Mentoring (1/2) By the end of this session you will have studied What is Mentoring? Trinity College, Dublin Watch the video. Career mentoring is a relationship between a student or graduate ('mentee') and a more experienced graduate ('mentor'), who is there to support the mentee with developing their career. The purpose of the relationship is the passing on of knowledge, experience and offering advice. Mentors can help with preparing for the world of work, discuss career options and offer practical assistance with getting jobs and a place on a postgraduate course. Answer the questions. Have you ever been a mentor? Would you like to be one? Why / why not? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcogEuf-7Yg zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> wip textbook What are the 4 C's of mentorship? Leveraging mentoring to nurture the 4Cs—conversation, connection, community, and culture—can create an increased sense of belonging in employees, thus building social capital. https://www.centerformentoring.com/grow-good-social-capital-through-the-4-cs-of-mentoring Nine best practices for mentors Be insightful and thoughtful. Ask strategic and thought-provoking questions to help mentees identify goals or obstacles. Be intentional. ... Be constructively objective. ... Be open and transparent. ... Facilitate and guide. ... Be empathetic and patient. ... Be attentive and available. ... Inspire confidence. Q&A How can you praise a mentee without appearing too condescending? Notes:
]]> 1 What is mentoring? active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png What is Mentoring? Trinity College, Dublin Watch the video. Career mentoring is a relationship between a student or graduate ('mentee') and a more experienced graduate ('mentor'), who is there to support the mentee with developing their career. The purpose of the relationship is the passing on of knowledge, experience and offering advice. Mentors can help with preparing for the world of work, discuss career options and offer practical assistance with getting jobs and a place on a postgraduate course. Answer the questions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcogEuf-7Yg ]]> what_is_mentoring_trinity_college_dublin.mp4 Have you ever been a mentor? Would you like to be one? Why / why not? ✓ grooming interns to groom = to prepare or train sb for an important job or position Have you had any training to be a mentor? What do you think you should be taught, or shown? ✓ how to be intentional ✓ how to be constructively objective ✓ how to facilitate and guide intentional = highly educated; having extensive information or understanding; knowledgeable; deliberate What communication skills will you need? ✓ be empathetic and patient ✓ be open and transparent ✓ be attentive and available ✓ inspire confidence empathetic = showing an understanding of and trying to enter into another's feelings big bad world? How can you help mentees navigate obstacles?]]> ✓ draw attention to common mistakes mentee = person who is given help and advice by a more experienced and often older person in the same boat?]]> ✓ share the same doubts and lack of confidence mentors had (perhaps a long time ago) ✓ understand how to make decisions rather than why Why are mentors' professional successes important? ✓ prove that a possibly esoteric background & course of studies followed by a mentee may become a source of living → show how some academic knowledge can be put in practice ✓ may suggest new career opportunities esoteric = very unusual and understood or liked by only a small number of people, especially those with special knowledge corporate | technical | industry fellow (in either Science or Engineering) = most senior rank or title one can achieve in a scientific or engineering career, though fellows often also hold business titles such as Vice President or Chief Technology Officer to groom = to prepare or train sb for an important job or position intentional = highly educated; having extensive information or understanding; knowledgeable; deliberate empathetic = showing an understanding of and trying to enter into another's feelings mentorship = patronage, influence, guidance, or direction given by a mentor mentor = someone who teaches or gives help and advice to a less experienced and often younger person. In an organizational setting, a mentor influences the personal and professional growth of a mentee. Most traditional mentorships involve having senior employees mentor more junior employees, but mentors do not necessarily have to be more senior than the people they mentor. What matters is that mentors have experience that others can learn from mentee = person who is given help and advice by a more experienced and often older person to ignite = to (cause to) start burning or explode esoteric = very unusual and understood or liked by only a small number of people, especially those with special knowledge role model = person that you admire and try to copy 20231024 10:10-11:30 2 active Making deals By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. The Business Intermediate 2.0 Making deals pg 67 ex 2 vocab the_business_2_0_intermediate_b1_student_s_book_p66-67_making_deals_conditionals.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> The Business 2.0 B1 wip textbook active textbook ✓ Are you willing to leave tomorrow? What is another way of replying 'Only if you pay double!'? ✓ [Only if | Providing | Provided] you pay double! pg 67 ex 2 vocab pg 67 ex 3 discussion ]]> active textbook tmp_pdf/the_business_2_0_intermediate_b1_student_s_book_p66-67_making_deals_conditionals.pdf Negotiating responsibilities ✓ provided you could go on holiday to some warm destination pg 67 ex 4 listening the_business_mac_millan/the_business_intermediate_2_0/the_business_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd02/the_business_intermediate_2_0_u5_2.21.mp3 pg 67 ex 5 negotiating ]]> 2 Role play active role_play A new product needs urgent development. The manager asks a senior specialist to concentrate on a solution ASAP. Recycle new expressions and language. Senior specialist You believe you can complete the project provided that... ✓ later deadlines ✓ more efficient (but expensive) hardware ✓ more human resources Manager You disagree. You are only willing to negotiate... ✓ compensation for working after hours ✓ additional bonus ✓ bigger budget ✓ continuous training ✓ fewer responsibilities willing = ready or pleased to help and not needing to be persuaded; done or given in an enthusiastic way It's not a There's no big chance (that) you become a millionaire unless... ]]> 20231019 20231017 10:10-11:30 2 active Negotiating product and packaging Making deals By the end of this session you will have studied 20231017 cancelled lesson ← substitute teacher to be confirmed smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. The Business Intermediate 2.0 Case study - Big Jack's Pizza pg 47 ex 6 brainstorming the_business_2_0_intermediate_b1_student_s_book_pg46-47_case-study_product_and_packaging_big_jack_s_pizza.pdf smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. The Business Intermediate 2.0 Making deals the_business_2_0_intermediate_b1_student_s_book_p66-67_making_deals_conditionals.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> The Business 2.0 B1 active textbook 〆has little to do with taste If we sold a new range of fusion cuisine pizza, we would... ✓ increase sales pg 47 ex 6 brainstorming What options are available?
✓ new names ✓ relaunch ✓ specials ✓ BOGOF ✓ two-pizza box ✓ gourmet club ✓ feature national cuisines each month ✓ compose & order by Internet ✓ change logo & colours ✓ more exciting box → practise 1st conditional
If we have new names, loyal customers won't know what to order any more and might be upset! → practise 2nd conditional
If we had a gourmet club, we would attract a richer clientele who think they are VIP T / Cl Recommendations ✓ focus on Italian brand image of tasty, perhaps light or diet, Mediterranean take-away food ✓ sell pre-cut pizza in square or rectangular shape as traditionally done in Italy ✓ add a slogan with Italian stereotypes e.g. Big Jack's Pizza à la Dolce Vita ]]> The Business 2.0 B1 active textbook locates 's located in Hong-Kong But on the other hand it will be very good for us If a customer asked me about for my personal number... ]]> 20231012 10:10-11:30 2 active Big Jack's Pizza Negotiating product and packaging By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. The Business Intermediate 2.0 Case study - Big Jack's Pizza Negotiating product and packaging pg 46 ex 2 reading Big pizzas, big value the_business_2_0_intermediate_b1_student_s_book_pg46-47_case-study_product_and_packaging_big_jack_s_pizza.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> The Business 2.0 B1 active textbook ✓ yes, although eating is becoming less fashionable / popular 〆growing interest in healthy food → most people will like pizza (unlike sushi...) Which is your favourite brand? Why? ✓ location & quick delivery are often more important than taste (...) pg 46 ex 1 discussion T / Cl What do you think of the slogan 'Big Pizzas, big value'? Is it really a good idea to sell over-sized pizza? 〆might not suggest good quality ✓ may be a good choice when ordering for social events In what countries do people want to have their money's worth? ✓ the USA? = more of consumer society Is it in Chinese culture to eat much? How different would it be to sell in Hong-Kong? 〆 probably not = they have a more healthy, balanced diet than in the USA, or perhaps Europe pg 46 ex 2 scan reading ]]> active textbook tmp_pdf/the_business_2_0_intermediate_b1_student_s_book_pg46-47_case-study_product_and_packaging_big_jack_s_pizza.pdf 〆probably lacks exposure in the media to take advantage of brand name What is more important: changing logo or improving taste? ✓ focus more on quality than quantity? 〆little demand for exciting (perhaps exotic) pizza e.g. with pineapple, seafood ≠ expectations of most consumers & social needs pg 47 ex 3 listening for gist the_business_mac_millan/the_business_intermediate_2_0/the_business_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01/the_business_intermediate_2_0_u3_1.42.mp3 T / Cl Is re-branding the only way to re-launch Big Jack? ✓ order your own pizza on-line (...) pg 47 ex 4 5 listening for inference the_business_mac_millan/the_business_intermediate_2_0/the_business_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01/the_business_intermediate_2_0_u3_1.42.mp3 ]]> active textbook T / Cl What options are available?
✓ new names ✓ relaunch ✓ specials ✓ BOGOF ✓ two-pizza box ✓ gourmet club ✓ feature national cuisines each month ✓ compose & order by Internet ✓ change logo & colours ✓ more exciting box → practise 1st conditional
If we have new names, loyal customers won't know what to order any more and might be upset! → practise 2nd conditional
If we had a gourmet club, we would attract a richer clientele who think they are VIP ]]> to stand out = to look different tough = hard, difficult to quibble (about / over) = to argue over petty things USP = unique selling point franchisee = person or company that has been given a franchise franchising = practice of the right to use a firm's successful business model and brand for a prescribed period of time BOGOF = buy one get one free fusion cuisine = cuisine that combines elements of different culinary traditions. Cuisines of this type are not categorized according to any one particular cuisine style and have played a part in innovations of many contemporary restaurant cuisines since the 1970s; Foods based on one culture, but prepared using ingredients and flavours inherent to another culture dine in = being eaten in a restaurant, opposite of take-away consumer society = society in which the buying and selling of goods and services is the most important social and economic activity you to spend more ]]> 20231010 10:10-11:30 2 active Breaking the cultural iceberg By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. New Inside Out Upper Intermediate Unit 6 - Eat Restaurant critic pg 59 ex 1 2 grammar new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg58-9_137_restaurant_critic_present_perfect_simple_vs_continuous.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> wip textbook ]]> active textbook → recycle expressions from pg 58 ex 3 vocab pg 58 anecdote ]]> 20201223-1605 Present perfect vs present perfect continuous active grammar active textbook set for homework pg 59 ex 5 grammar pg 59 ex 6 grammar see pg 137 ex 1 2 extra 6 part 1 cooler pg 58 speaking - anecdote ]]> 1 Lead in active edit_ol_qa prep_ol_qa pix/icons8-cafe-100_white.png Bill Gates talks toilets (sanitation) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82pmo53FQIY&t=1s Answer the questions.]]> visual aid
]]> bill_gates_talks_toilets_82pmo53FQIY.mp4 Why could this communication strategy fail with some audiences? ✓ unexpected, arguably uncomfortable sight → in some cultures, may show little respect to Bill Gates 〆possibly vulgar, obscene or morbid associations 〆poor taste → in some cultures, could prove to be offending for the viewer morbid = having or expressing a strong interest in sad or unpleasant things, especially disease or death Why might this visual be effective? ✓ catches attention ✓ memorable → creative & inspirational? memorable = special, good or unusual and therefore worth remembering or easy to remember Is provoking people with celebrities in unusual settings and/or positions an effective way to communicate in your culture? Has the communicative goal been achieved? (your own answers) What would you recommend if you wanted to communicate on a subject like sanitation? ✓ show intercultural awareness ✓ avoid taboos → adapt message & the way it is conveyed to different audiences to convey = to make ideas, feelings, etc. known to sb; to communicate sanitation = equipment and systems that keep places clean, especially by removing human waste 2 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png The cultural iceberg 20231014 hw20231021 active xml_multi_dd_column deck_shuffled_lines_valign deck_shuffled_lines_halign prep_deck_shuffled_lines_halign → discuss together → match the descriptions with the categories → search the internet if relevant ]]> 40 -0.4 16 bottom visual aid ]]> 1;2;3;4;5 6;7;8;9;10;11;12;13;14 food language music dress code holiday customs values learning styles social status religious beliefs notions of beauty body language etiquette rules gender roles visual aid]]> morbid = having or expressing a strong interest in sad or unpleasant things, especially disease or death memorable = special, good or unusual and therefore worth remembering or easy to remember to convey = to make ideas, feelings, etc. known to sb; to communicate sanitation = equipment and systems that keep places clean, especially by removing human waste to differ = to be different to empower = to give sb the power or authority to do sth 20231005 10:10-11:30 2 active Restaurant critic By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. New Inside Out Upper Intermediate pg 57 ex 3 vocab new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg56-57_eating_out_wrist_language.pdf smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. New Inside Out Upper Intermediate Unit 6 - Eat Restaurant critic new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg58-9_137_restaurant_critic_present_perfect_simple_vs_continuous.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook tmp_pdf/new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg58-9_137_restaurant_critic_present_perfect_simple_vs_continuous.pdf Describing your favourite restaurant ✓ restaurant critic pg 58 listening & vocab inside_out/new_inside_out_upper_intermediate/new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02/new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_012.ogg Lexical material: Stodgy, gourmet, three-course meals pg 58 ex 3 vocab pg 58 ex 4 speaking - anecdote → recycle expressions from pg 58 ex 3 vocab pg 58 anecdote ]]> to disguise sb (as sb/sth) = to change your appearance so that people cannot recognize you posh = elegant and expensive; (sometimes disapproving) typical of or used by people who belong to a high social class square meal = substantial and nourishing meal stodgy = heavy and making you feel very full tablecloth = cloth that you use for covering a table, especially when you have a meal distinctive = of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing bland = lacking taste or flavour or tang subtle = evasive or mysterious; hard to grasp flirtatious = behaving in a way that shows a sexual attraction to sb that is not serious attentive = helpful; making sure that people have what they need intrusive = too noticeable, direct, etc. in a way that is disturbing or annoying à la carte = if food in a restaurant is a la carte, or if you eat a la carte, you choose from a list of dishes that have separate prices, rather than having a complete meal at a fixed price set menu = menu where multi-course meals with only a few choices are charged at a fixed total price to rescind /rɪˈsɪnd/ = (formal) to officially state that a law, contract, decision, etc. is no longer valid to revoke = (formal) to officially cancel sth so that it is no longer valid to terminate = (formal) to end; to make sth end forgot forgotten ]]> 20231003 10:10-11:30 2 active Ice breakers (when dining out) By the end of this session you will have studied Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w by Friday 20230922 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. New Inside Out Upper Intermediate pg 57 ex 1 reading & vocab How to do restaurant sign language new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg56-57_eating_out_wrist_language.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> New Inside Out B2 Unit 6 Eat active textbook tmp_pdf/new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg56-57_eating_out_wrist_language.pdf ✓ you were asked if you wanted red wine with fish → replied it was perhaps a joke pg 56 ex 1 listening inside_out/new_inside_out_upper_intermediate/new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02/new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_010.ogg T / Cl How would you react to the waiter in the recording? ✓ might lose patience ✓ struggle to stay polite → ask for some recommendations to end the conversation Would it be impolite to refuse to answer? 〆may seem inadequate 〆might come across as being more stubborn than the waiter → probably doesn't matter Functional language: Being polite & remaining calm T / Cl What language can you use to avoid being rude? → use questions ✓ What would you recommend? → avoid indifference 〆I don't care ✓ I'd love to Have you ever refused to pay for a meal? ✓ because of a mistake in the bill pg 56 ex 2 speaking ]]> active textbook tmp_pdf/new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg56-57_eating_out_wrist_language.pdf e.g. asking for the bill ✓ pretend to sign on your palm (...) ✓ WRIST = world restaurant international sign technique ⇒ great topic for entertaining guests when eating out | for breaking the ice pg 57 ex 1 reading & vocab How to do restaurant sign language pg 57 ex 2 reading & listening inside_out/new_inside_out_upper_intermediate/new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02/new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_011.ogg T / Cl When could you use WRIST? ✓ use WRIST as a topic for ice-breakers when meeting for the 1st time → ask your guest if they know those gestures & mimic set for homework pg 57 ex 3 vocab ]]> to break the ice = to make people who have not met before feel more relaxed with each other WRIST = world restaurant international sign technique (of course, this is a joke) bustling = full of people moving about in a busy way to dash = to go somewhere very quickly pepper mill = mill for grinding pepper to grind sth (down / up) ~ sth (to / into sth) = to break or crush sth into very small pieces between two hard surfaces or using a special machine loosely = not tightly profuse = a lot convincing = that makes sb believe that sth is true; убедительный to bulge = to stick out from sth in a round shape archaic /ɔr'keiik/ = old and no longer used pleasurely pleasantly surprised If you want to take draw the waiter's attention You can do it this way You want thatthe waiter to clean your table It could cause show the waiter coming you want him to come to your table You do not have nothing anything ]]> 20230928 10:10-11:30 2 active Completing personal challenges By the end of this session you will have studied Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w by Friday 20230922 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. New Inside Out Upper Intermediate pg 40 ex 1 reading - Moonwalk new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg40-41_personal_challenges_future_continuous_future_perfect.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> New Inside Out B2 1 Lead in active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png What is a bra? ✓ piece of women's underwear worn to cover and support the breasts Do men wear a bra? When would they? ✓ no, not usually ✓ at an LGBTQ rally ✓ for a breast cancer charity If even Paul McCartney's 1st wife died of breast cancer, how can you raise public awareness more? ✓ organise public events to draw attention of both the media and the public opinion ✓ encourage regular medical check-ups ✓ promote recognition at early stages ✓ prevent cancer evolution How would you raise money for a breast cancer charity? What would you be prepared to do? ✓ march in the streets ✓ stand in front of the parliament active textbook ✓ power walking pg 40 ex 1 reading pg 40 Moonwalk T / Cl Would you join a (26.2mile / 42km) power-walking marathon? ✓ only after some training ✓ to give up smoking (...) pg 40 ex 2 vocab pg 40 speaking ]]> 20210120-1440 Future continuous vs future perfect active grammar active textbook ✓ in progress (emphasising how much activity is involved) line 57 - I will have contributed a sum of money Is the action described in progress or completed? ✓ completed (by a certain time in the future) pg 41 ex 1 grammar ]]> 20200415-1657 Position of adverbs in future, affirmative and negative tenses active grammar active textbook pg 41 ex 3 grammar future perfect ]]> active textbook tmp_pdf/new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg40-41_personal_challenges_future_continuous_future_perfect.pdf inside_out/new_inside_out_upper_intermediate/new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01/new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_37.ogg inside_out/new_inside_out_upper_intermediate/new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01/new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_38.ogg inside_out/new_inside_out_upper_intermediate/new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01/new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_39.ogg inside_out/new_inside_out_upper_intermediate/new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01/new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_40.ogg pg 41 speaking - cooler How much exercise do you do? What stops you doing exercise? ✓ going for a walk ✓ riding a bike ✓ running ]]> nutrition = process by which living things receive the food necessary for them to grow and be healthy carbohydrates = foods such as bread, potatoes and rice that provide the body with energy and heat sporty = practising sports regularly stamina /ˈstæmɪnə/ = physical or mental strength that enables you to do sth difficult for long periods of time to burn off (calories) = to burn completely; be consumed to go for a brisk walk = quick stroll to feel out of shape = not to feel fit to work out = to do sports or other physical activities in order to stay healthy or become stronger to do exercise = to do sports or other physical activities in order to stay healthy or become stronger; to make an animal do this to work out at the gym = to exercise gear = equipment sole = bottom surface of the foot or shoe urge = strong desire treadmill /ˈtredmɪl/ = exercise machine that has a moving surface that you can walk or run on while remaining in the same place love handles = informal term for deposits of excess fat at the side of one's waistline washboard abs / stomach = paired muscle running vertically on each side of the anterior wall of the human abdomen hospice = hospital for people who are dying so as easy as it could see seems (could seem) He was riding to the work ]]> 20230926 10:10-11:30 2 active Dilemma: Striking a balance (Camisea) By the end of this session you will have studied Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w by Friday 20230922 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Intelligent Business Intermediate Unit 5 Development Dilemma: Striking a balance (Camisea) pg 48 reading Brief intelligent_business_intermediate_students_book_pg41-48_142_138_144_unit5_development_prosperity_or_preservation_gas_for_peru_dilemma_camisea.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> quarterly_test_kasperskygroup148_20230919.xml Quarterly test (logs) active quarterly_test_logs test_log_SergeyTelelyukhin_20230922_0802_quarterly_test_kasperskygroup148_20230919.xml test_log_YaroslavKarunnyi_20230925_2355_quarterly_test_kasperskygroup148_20230919.xml test_log_LibermanYan_20230928_2232_quarterly_test_kasperskygroup148_20230919.xml test_log_NatashaBogomolovaP_20231004_1738_quarterly_test_kasperskygroup148_20230919.xml active textbook Brief pg 48 task 1 2 pg 144 group A - consortium representatives pg 142 group B - Peruvian government representatives pg 138 group C - Amazon Watch pg 48 task 3 4 ]]> 3 SWOT analysis Preparing & delivering a SWOT analysis pix/icons8-lecturer-100_white.png active prep_2columns_2qa edit_2columns_2qa Strengths
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Consortium representatives & Peruvian governments • improved standard of living for the local people • transfer of technology & know-how • cheaper electricity supply
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Amazon Watch • local tribes might catch diseases brought in by outsiders • local fishing industry may be endangered by possible pollution •
]]> active textbook tmp_pdf/intelligent_business_intermediate_students_book_pg41-48_142_138_144_unit5_development_prosperity_or_preservation_gas_for_peru_dilemma_camisea.pdf pg 48 listening intelligent_business_the_economist_longman/intelligent_business_intermediate/intelligent_business_intermediate_audio_cd01/intelligent_business_intermediate_cd01_15.ogg T / Cl Feedback What mistakes have been made? 〆insufficient guidelines on construction procedures 〆poor quality control of work on the ground 〆lack of communication with local people 〆no evaluation of the impact on the local communities & environment What lessons are to be learnt? Amazon Rainforest = sensitive area ✓ not possible to proceed with such projects without respecting international guidelines ✓ ought to observe accepted international standards for construction & development in sensitive areas Who can be blamed for such mismanagement? What should be done about it? ✓ no single organisation can be held accountable → should take into account precise guidelines laid down by the World Bank ]]> wip textbook Writing pg 48 writing Write a report → outline key issues → recap stakeholders' views → make recommendations Paste your assignment in a Googledoc. (send the link to your google doc (in edit mode!) ]]> consortium = group of people, countries, companies, etc. who are working together on a particular project GDP = gross domestic product foreign direct investment (FDI) = refers to purchase of an asset in another country, such that it gives direct control to the purchaser over the asset (e.g. purchase of land and building). In other words, it is an investment in the form of a controlling ownership in a business, in real estate or in productive assets such as factories in one country by an entity based in another country.[1] It is thus distinguished from a foreign portfolio investment or foreign indirect investment by a notion of direct control will be started starts we will see many threats It will not influence on the Amazon Forest Why do you think there will be something different in Camisea will be something other? When this phase will be done completed ]]> 20230921 10:10-11:30 2 active Showing cause & effect - dealing with unclear situations By the end of this session you will have studied Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w by Friday 20230922 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Intelligent Business Intermediate Unit 5 Development pg 45 ex 1 practice pg 46 ex 2 grammar The future of the world's natural energy resources intelligent_business_intermediate_students_book_pg41-48_142_138_144_unit5_development_prosperity_or_preservation_gas_for_peru_dilemma_camisea.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook pg 47 ex 2 listening intelligent_business_the_economist_longman/intelligent_business_intermediate/intelligent_business_intermediate_audio_cd01/intelligent_business_intermediate_cd01_14.ogg pg 47 speaking → practise modals of likelihood from pg 45 Functional language: Dealing with unclear situations pg 47 Culture at work T / Cl How do you deal with unclear situations? Have you got fixed rules or do you tolerate unclear answers? ✓ avoid unclear situations when much is at stake ✓ tolerate vague solutions when more time available (...) How do you identify your interlocutor's expectations? ✓ ask targeted questions to agree on well-defined objectives 〆avoid vague, though possibly promising, topics when brainstorming What grammatical forms of questions do you build to understand requests better? ✓ closed 〆open questions needed only for brainstorming [Can | Could] you prepare a presentation for Monday 8am? → polite request or question? ✓ can = question ✓ could = polite request → also depends on intonation! [Do you want to | Would you like to] intervene now? → question or invitation? ✓ Do you want to = question Would you like to = invitation (polite question) → also depends on intonation! What precautions can you take to avoid unclear situations? → use fixed expressions to explain your point of view ✓ Let's call a spade a spade ✓ Let's apply the KISS principle (keep it short & simple) ✓ Let's be a bit cunning / smarter ✓ Let's try to achieve a win-win outcome ✓ Let's just agree to disagree ]]> to hold out = wait uncompromisingly for something desirable to call a spade a spade = call a person or thing a name that is true but not polite; speak bluntly; use the plainest language KISS principle = keep it short & simple cunning = marked by skill in deception, showing inventiveness and skill will would | could | might create chaos I'm sure of about it ]]> 20230919 10:10-11:30 2 active Development and the environment By the end of this session you will have studied Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w by Friday 20230922 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Intelligent Business Intermediate Unit 5 Development pg 44 ex 1 2 vocab 1 intelligent_business_intermediate_students_book_pg41-48_142_138_144_unit5_development_prosperity_or_preservation_gas_for_peru_dilemma_camisea.pdf next lesson - tbc smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English Grammar in Use - Advanced by Hewings, Cambridge University Press Unit 24 Need(n't), don't have to, mustn't pg 49 ex 1 2 3 4 icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Complete exercises key to exercise Check your answers with the key at the end of the file english_grammar_in_use_advanced_hewings_cambridge_unit23_24_must_have_got_to_modals_of_deduction_neednt_w_key.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> 20230914-1102 Pronunciation of verb & noun active grammar active textbook ✓ unemployment ✓lack of education pg 44 ex 1 2 vocab 1 pg 44 ex 3 vocab Lexical material: Development & the environment pg 44 ex 1 vocab 2 ]]> 20230919-1138 Modal verbs of likelihood active grammar 1 Modal verbs active decks deck_of_phrases_modal_verbs_b202.csv 20230130-1907 active review active textbook Grammar: Modal verbs of likelihood pg 45 language check pg 45 ex 1 practice pg 46 ex 2 grammar The future of the world's natural energy resources pg 46 ex 1 2 speaking → practise modals of likelihood from pg 45 ]]> to fuel = to increase sth; to make sth stronger; to make a bad situation worse to loan = to lend sth to sb, especially money 20230914 10:10-11:30 2 active Prosperity or preservation By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Intelligent Business Intermediate Unit 5 Development pg 42 ex 1 2 reading pg 43 Gas for Peru vs green imperialism intelligent_business_intermediate_students_book_pg41-48_142_138_144_unit5_development_prosperity_or_preservation_gas_for_peru_dilemma_camisea.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook ✓ contribute to reducing carbon footprint perhaps only on a small scale ✓ have a rather questionable impact on climate change → are your efforts worthwhile? Does prosperity take place at the cost of preservation? ✓ industrial revolution ✓ boom of consumer society 〆plans taking into account sustainability are relatively recent pg 41 keynotes Prosperity or preservation? Lexical material: Economic development pg 42 preview → discuss ]]> active textbook tmp_pdf/intelligent_business_intermediate_students_book_pg41-48_142_138_144_unit5_development_prosperity_or_preservation_gas_for_peru_dilemma_camisea.pdf intelligent_business_the_economist_longman/intelligent_business_intermediate/intelligent_business_intermediate_audio_cd01/intelligent_business_intermediate_cd01_13.ogg pg 42 ex 1 reading for gist pg 43 Gas for Peru vs green imperialism pg 42 ex 2 3 reading for detail pg 42 speaking ]]> MEDC = more economically developed country LEDC = less economically developed country p.a = per annum, per year GDP = gross domestic product disastrous = catastrophic to halve = divide into two halves or parts to argue = to exchange views or opinions, especially heatedly or contentiously sustainable = which can be maintained without endangering future generations to deplete = to reduce in numbers or quantity, to empty to endanger = to threaten facilities = equipment, or the resources for doing something to oppose = to set oneself against, resist, argue against species /'spi:ʃi:z/ = (n - pl the same) class of things having some common characteristics logging /ˈlɔɡɪŋ/ = work of cutting down trees for timber upstream = supply of items for production downstream = supply of finished products to consumers to campaign = an organized course of action for a particular purpose, esp. to arouse public interest can be lived (to) live more comfortable comfortably It can harm to the environment Young people is rising are raised | are brought up in this new environment ]]> 20230912 10:10-11:30 2 active Dilemma: Harley Davidson - Innovating & rejuvenating your brand image By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Intelligent Business Intermediate Unit 3 Strategy pg 26 ex 1 2 vocab Breaking into a new market intelligent_business_intermediate_students_book_pg23-26_the_big_picture_nike.pdf video The Rise And Fall Of Harley-Davidson Harley-Davidson is the most well-known American motorcycle brand in the world, but that status may be preventing the company’s future growth. Its core customers helped the company reach new heights, but Harley is facing challenges reaching new customers. And without new riders, the company might slowly erode. → watch the following video (8'45min) Business Insider https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwud-2RKwA0 smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Intelligent Business Intermediate Case study: Harley's Angels pg 30 reading Brief intelligent_business_intermediate_students_book_pg30_case_study_harley_s_angels.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> Intelligent Business B1 active textbook ✓ a Harley Davidson (...) Isn't the image of Harley biker a bit old-fashioned? 〆not particularly eco-friendly 〆not related to ethics 〆identifies rather with WASP (white, Anglo-Saxon Protestant) (...) ]]> 1 The rise and fall of Harley Davidson active move_html5_video the_rise_and_fall_of_harley_davidson_zwud-2RKwA0_f248.mp4 1 The Rise And Fall Of Harley-Davidson active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png The Rise And Fall Of Harley-Davidson (8'45min) Harley-Davidson is the most well-known American motorcycle brand in the world, but that status may be preventing the company’s future growth. Its core customers helped the company reach new heights, but Harley is facing challenges reaching new customers. And without new riders, the company might slowly erode. Business Insider https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwud-2RKwA0 Answer the questions.]]> Why did sales of Harley Davidson plummet? ✓ economic crisis to plummet = to fall suddenly and quickly from a high level or position When did the Harley Davidson make a reputation for its reliability? ✓ 60 000 bikes for the US military during World War 2 = a machine of war What did veterans want once they got back from WW2? ✓ live on their own terms ✓ mobility ✓ freedom ✓ attitude = counter culture attitude = confident, sometimes aggressive behaviour that shows you do not care about other people's opinions and that you want to do things in an individual way What made the Harley Davidson really popular? ✓ Hollywood e.g. The Wild One e.g. Easy Rider What role did the baby-boomers play? ✓ promoted cool image ✓ strong community → sold a lifestyle baby-boomer = member of the baby boom generation in the 1950s-1964 How did Harley Davidson try to recover from the 86% drop due to the Great Recession (in 2007)? ✓ reach emerging markets ✓ sell to a younger population ✓ attract women → design beginner models → introduce smaller, more fuel-efficient bikes (...) 〆measures failed → refocused on selling loud bikes to plunge = to fall suddenly and quickly from a high level or position What is happening to Harley Davidson's core customer base? = ageing ✓ 27 years old in 1985 〆50 years old in 2018 What other criticism is Harley Davidson facing? 〆expensive bikes at an average of USD 20 000 〆not practical = pricey toys What strategical choice should Harley Davidson make? ✓ captivate millennials OR ✓ rely on ageing, but loyal, customer base to captivate = to keep sb's close attention by being extremely interesting, attractive, etc What steps is Harley Davidson now taking? ✓ buy-back programme to help upgrade your bike → reach out to new riders ✓ produce electric bikes → attract an ecology-oriented generation ✓ rely on valuable brand equity active textbook tmp_pdf/intelligent_business_intermediate_students_book_pg30_case_study_harley_s_angels.pdf Brief - reading T / Cl How would you deal with the ageing target group? ✓ launch a new product line to appeal to a younger generation ✓ offer cheaper, more accessible models to compete with Asian competition (...) pg 143 Unit 3 - Harley Davidson proposals for strategic leadership council meeting reading T / Cl Which approach(es) do you recommend? Why? Why not? → product development approach 〆slow & heavy, cruising bikes are not popular any more ✓ R&D have probably some new, hybrid bikes (i.e. eco-friendly) 〆time consuming & expensive → acquisition approach ✓ faster to deploy ✓ penetration into new markets → marketing approach ✓ a must to enter any new market 〆clothing & accessories account only for 20% of income 〆made-in-America label is synonymous of 'expensive' → distribution approach ✓ contract out new outlets 〆risk of counterfeit production in India & China (...) pg 30 decision pg 30 listening intelligent_business_the_economist_longman/intelligent_business_intermediate/intelligent_business_intermediate_audio_cd01/intelligent_business_intermediate_cd01_8.ogg T / Cl Feedback * Harley Davidson need to innovate & rejuvenate their brand image 〆don't rely on a single customer group 〆don't turn off existing customers ✓ introduce new models ✓ diversify (e.g. manufacture lawn-mowers?) → new generation can buy into the Harley experience → draw in new customers 〆no certification in Taiwan 〆need to find a Chinese partner who could be trusted → make alliances = marketing & distribution approaches ]]> to erode = to gradually destroy sth or make it weaker over a period of time; to be destroyed or made weaker in this way to plummet = to fall suddenly and quickly from a high level or position to plunge = to fall suddenly and quickly from a high level or position brand equity = value of a particular brand for the company that makes it: attitude = confident, sometimes aggressive behaviour that shows you do not care about other people's opinions and that you want to do things in an individual way baby-boomer = member of the baby boom generation in the 1950s-1964 to captivate = to keep sb's close attention by being extremely interesting, attractive, etc acquisition = company, piece of land, etc. bought by sb, especially another company; the act of doing so to turn off = to cause to feel intense dislike or distaste; to put off to draw in = to attract, appeal to rejuvenate = to make sb/sth look or feel younger or more lively drive riding a bike It remembers reminds me of films with J.Travolta In common general I understand ]]> 20230907 10:10-11:30 2 active The big picture - choosing a strategy By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Intelligent Business Intermediate Unit 3 Strategy pg 24 ex 1 reading pg 25 Nike's Goddess intelligent_business_intermediate_students_book_pg23-26_the_big_picture_nike.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook ✓ analyse market ✓ assess competition ✓ identify opportunities for growth ✓ recognise threats → set strategic objectives pg 23 keynotes The big picture ]]> active textbook tmp_pdf/intelligent_business_intermediate_students_book_pg23-26_the_big_picture_nike.pdf SWOT analysis ✓ rank competitors at the top → check why & how to sell in t ✓ keep financial viability high on the agenda → can investment pg 24 preview How can you map out the best strategy for a given business? → use a SWOT analysis ✓ strengths ✓ weaknesses ✓ opportunities ✓ threats pg 24 ex 1 listening intelligent_business_the_economist_longman/intelligent_business_intermediate/intelligent_business_intermediate_audio_cd01/intelligent_business_intermediate_cd01_6.ogg pg 24 ex 2 listening (reading) pg 24 ex 1 reading pg 25 Nike's Goddess
]]> 1 Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats active deck_shuffled_lines_halign active textbook pg 24 ex 2 reading pg 26 ex 3 reading for detail set for homework pg 26 ex 1 2 vocab Breaking into a new market T / Cl What product or solution are you working on at present? → describe it using a SWOT analysis ]]> 3 SWOT analysis 20230907 hw20230403 Preparing & delivering a SWOT analysis pix/icons8-lecturer-100_white.png active prep_2columns_2qa edit_2columns_2qa Strengths
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Intelligent Business Intermediate Unit 2 Leadership pg 22 reading Brief - Mission impossible? intelligent_business_intermediate_students_book_pg15-22_139-145_unit2_leadership_dilemma_renault.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> 2 Business Etiquette Rules You Should Know in Japan active move_html5_video Business_Etiquette_Rules_You_Should_Know_in_Japan_lm8O-wnwEVg.mp4 1 Lead in active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lm8O-wnwEVg Answer the questions.]]> Would you like to live in Japan? Why / why not? ✓ rich Asian culture 〆difficulty in understanding mentality 〆language barrier (more difficult to learn) 〆overcrowded cities 〆expensive lifestyle How different would you expect business culture to be from other regions? ✓ strong vertical hierarchy ✓ respect for seniority Could Japanese culture be an obstacle to effective communication, or on the contrary an advantage? ✓ importance of achieving consensus at meetings 〆slow decision making 〆risk of losing face 〆resistance to outsiders What is the most surprising fact you have learnt from this video? ✓ seating protocols ✓ taking business cards with both hands & examining them carefully active textbook tmp_pdf/intelligent_business_intermediate_students_book_pg15-22_139-145_unit2_leadership_dilemma_renault.pdf ✓ Japanese quality & reliability ✓ cheaper spare parts Would you buy a Renault car? Why / why not? ✓ well designed ✓ cheap, accessible ✓ perhaps a better choice than a cheap Daewoo 〆poor reputation in terms of reliability pg 22 reading Brief - Mission impossible? T / Cl How could Nissan regain some global market share? ✓ target new markets ✓ change the brand image of Nissan How could you convince Carlos Ghosn to take on this mission? Lebanese, Brazilian and French businessman and former automotive executive. Ghosn was the CEO of Michelin North America, chairman and CEO of Renault, chairman of AvtoVAZ, chairman and CEO of Nissan, and chairman of Mitsubishi Motors Is a tough, result-oriented manager like Carlos Ghosn a good match for the local Japanese team? ✓ able to come up with radical solutions needed in this particular crisis situation ✓ freedom to break conventions (as a foreigner) 〆uncompromising & direct style of management 〆clash of cultures pg 22 task 1 pg 22 task 2 3 pg 22 listening intelligent_business_the_economist_longman/intelligent_business_intermediate/intelligent_business_intermediate_audio_cd01/intelligent_business_intermediate_cd01_5.ogg T / Cl What strategy did Carlos Ghosn adopt? ✓ didn't play the game by the rule book ✓ implemented a cost-cutting plan ✓ restructured the company ✓ made staff redundant ✓ changed suppliers → the man who saved Nissan (...) pg 22 writing Writing an e-mail ]]> to soar = to rise quickly tough /tʌf/ = demanding that particular rules be obeyed and showing a lack of sympathy for any problems or suffering that this may cause brash = confident in an aggressive way; (of things and places) too bright or too noisy in a way that is not attractive to take on = to accept as a challenge; to take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities money financial problems Are Do you accept my vision? You can't fail on it to sell in all over the world ]]> 20230831 10:10-11:30 2 active Getting things done - Making requests By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Intelligent Business Intermediate Unit 2 Leadership pg 19 ex 2 vocab collocations pg 20 practice We don't need managers - we need ourselves intelligent_business_intermediate_students_book_pg15-22_139-145_unit2_leadership_dilemma_renault.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> 20211113-1007 Articles (fixed expressions) active grammar active textbook ✓ a goal that is both achievable and challenging 〆fear doesn't motivate pg 20 grammar - definite, indefinite & zero articles T / Cl What are the pros & cons of an open-leave policy? ✓ flexible work hours 〆worse communication among staff members (...) pg 20 practice We don't need managers - we need ourselves ]]> active textbook tmp_pdf/intelligent_business_intermediate_students_book_pg15-22_139-145_unit2_leadership_dilemma_renault.pdf ✓ focus on the result rather than how it should be achieved ✓ phrase instructions as polite queries → depends on the local culture... pg 21 ex 2 listening intelligent_business_the_economist_longman/intelligent_business_intermediate/intelligent_business_intermediate_audio_cd01/intelligent_business_intermediate_cd01_4.ogg pg 21 ex 2 vocab pg 21 ex 1 2 speaking ]]> to take a chance = to take a risk in the hope of a favourable outcome feverish /'fi:və:,iʃ/ = showing strong feelings of excitement or worry, often with a lot of activity or quick movements open leave policy = when employees take as many days off as they want as long as they get their work done. This kind of thing can work well for salaried employees in a performance-driven environment. Open paid time off is not just about changing a company's written vacation policy; it's a cultural change an opportunity a risk to be fired We have managed ourselves since for 15 years ago ]]> 20230829 10:10-11:30 2 active Secrets of successful leadership By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Intelligent Business Intermediate Unit 2 Leadership pg 18 vocab 2 practice pg 18 vocab 3 practice The art of delegation intelligent_business_intermediate_students_book_pg15-22_139-145_unit2_leadership_dilemma_renault.pdf FYI (from Yan) База рафтинга и активного отдыха "Кивиниеми" https://kiviniemi.ru Vuoksa River https://yandex.ru/maps/-/CDQ5AJPg zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook ✓ depends on the economic situation Is there much staff turnover in your company? ✓ depends on managers pg 18 vocab 2 practice T / Cl Do you agree that keeping staff happy is as important as reaching objectives? ✓ yes, especially on the long term → more loyal & competent 〆no if only little training was needed & tasks are just urgent → take the risk of burning out employees Why is delegation considered an art? ✓ staff members may easily find another job in times of economic upswing if they're not happy with management → managers need to be aware that their style should motivate staff & not only focus on reaching objectives pg 19 ex 2 vocab collocations set for homework pg 19 ex 2 vocab collocations ]]> active textbook tmp_pdf/intelligent_business_intermediate_students_book_pg15-22_139-145_unit2_leadership_dilemma_renault.pdf intelligent_business_the_economist_longman/intelligent_business_intermediate/intelligent_business_intermediate_audio_cd01/intelligent_business_intermediate_cd01_3.ogg T / Cl What was the best manager you have ever had like? ✓ inspirational ✓ motivating ✓ accessible (...) pg 19 speaking ]]> to appoint = to choose sb for a job or position of responsibility upswing = situation in which sth improves or increases over a period of time precedent = official action or decision that has happened in the past and that is seen as an example or a rule to be followed in a similar situation later; leadershiping (style of) leadership ]]> 20230824 10:10-11:30 2 active VPS alternatives By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Intelligent Business Intermediate Unit 2 Leadership pg 18 vocab 2 practice pg 18 vocab 3 practice The art of delegation intelligent_business_intermediate_students_book_pg15-22_139-145_unit2_leadership_dilemma_renault.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> wip textbook wip textbook active textbook VPS architecture todo VPN with data obfuscation → Red Shield VPN, Amnezia VPN, Xeovo VPN, Paper VPN ]]> 20230822 10:10-11:30 2 active Leadership Fear and management By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Intelligent Business Intermediate Unit 2 Leadership pg 16 ex 1 2 reading pg 17 When to terrorise talent intelligent_business_intermediate_students_book_pg15-22_139-145_unit2_leadership_dilemma_renault.pdf (optional homework) smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Speak Out Upper Intermediate Unit 10.1 Moving experiences pg 117 ex 12 A B writing speak_out_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg116-118_moving_experiences_relative_clauses_writing_a_review.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> Intelligent Business B1 Unit 2 Leadership 1 Carrot or stick? active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Which is the most efficient way of managing people: the carrot or the stick? Why? What does it depend on? ✓ threatening can be faster only in the short term ✓ motivation works better in the long term → depends on staff, corporate culture... Have you ever felt threatened at work? Why? 〆under pressure by customers 〆pushed to meet tight deadlines 〆felt close to burn out Has any of your bosses ever lost their temper with you? Why? 〆when you failed to understand some concept 〆impulsive actions resulting from emotions may happen but are not synonymous of a management style How would you manage a talented member of your team like David Beckham? ✓ motivate with a common goal ✓ give directions rather than constraints active textbook ✓ wound resulting from an argument (...) pg 16 keynotes Lexical material: Management styles pg 17 preview T / Cl What is the most effective motivation factor for you? ✓ personal & professional satisfaction ✓ money ✓ professional recognition pg 16 ex 1 2 reading pg 17 When to terrorise talent pg 17 ex 3 speaking pg 17 ex 1 vocab set for homework pg 18 vocab 2 practice pg 18 vocab 3 practice The art of delegation ]]> wip textbook ✓ depends on the economic situation Is there much staff turnover in your company? ✓ depends on managers pg 18 vocab 2 practice T / Cl Do you agree that keeping staff happy is as important as reaching objectives? ✓ yes, especially on the long term → more loyal & competent 〆no if only little training was needed & tasks are just urgent → take the risk of burning out employees ]]> active textbook ✓ are neither micro managers nor dictators ✓ good communicators pg 18 speaking ]]> refuge /'refyu:dʒ/ = shelter or protection from danger, trouble, etc to emerge = to come out of a dark, enclosed or hidden place injury to part of the body, especially one in which a hole is made in the skin using a weapon defeat = opposite of victory to strangle = to kill sb by squeezing or pressing on their throat and neck dismissal = act of firing sb constructive = having a useful and helpful effect rather than being negative or with no purpose harassment = comments about sex, physical contact, etc. usually happening at work, that a person finds annoying and offensive comeback = sb or sth that becomes popular and fashionable or successful again upswing = situation in which sth improves or increases over a period of time scarce /'skers/ = when there is not enough of sth and it is only available in small quantities disastrous /,di'zæstrəs/ = very bad, harmful or unsuccessful to survey = to look carefully at the whole of sth, especially in order to get a general impression of it fragile /'frædʒəl/ = weak and uncertain; easily destroyed or spoilt; easily broken or damaged; delicate and often beautiful to sack = to fire, dismiss to exercise sth over sb = to use your power, rights or personal qualities in order to achieve sth happy fortunate because I can't remember ]]> 20230817 10:10-11:30 2 active Slumdog Millionaire By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Speak Out Upper Intermediate Unit 10.1 Moving experiences pg 117 ex 5 B grammar pg 117 ex 6 grammar speak_out_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg116-118_moving_experiences_relative_clauses_writing_a_review.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook pg 117 ex 6 grammar pg 117 ex 8 A practice pg 117 ex 8 B C practice → describe a film → practise relative clauses → use both defining & non-defining clauses pg 117 ex 9 A B speaking Functional language: Writing a review pg 118 ex 10 A speaking pg 118 ex 10 B reading Functional language: Writing descriptively T / Cl Have you watched 'Slumdog Millionaire'? Why has it been so popular? = 2008 British drama film that is a loose adaptation of the novel Q & A (2005) by Indian author Vikas Swarup. It narrates the story of 18-year-old Jamal Malik from the Juhu slums of Mumbai ✓ praised for its plot, soundtrack, cinematography, editing, direction, and performances (especially Patel's) ✓ nominated for ten Academy Awards in 2009, won eight —the most for any 2008 film → Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay ✓ won seven BAFTA Awards → Best Film, five Critics' Choice Awards and four Golden Globes pg 117 ex 11 A B vocab set for homework - to be confirmed pg 117 ex 12 A B writing ]]> mature = behaving in a sensible way, like an adult to loathe = to hate outing = occasion when a competitor takes part in a competition gripping = exciting or interesting in a way that keeps your attention insanity = actions that are very stupid and possibly dangerous slum = area of a city that is very poor and where the houses are dirty and in bad condition illiterate = not knowing how to read or write to torture = to hurt sb physically or mentally in order to punish them or make them tell you sth hard-hitting = not afraid to talk about or criticize sb/sth in an honest and very direct way draining = exhausting, making you feel very tired and empty glitter = bright light consisting of many little flashes; attractive, exciting qualities that sb/sth, especially a rich and famous person or place, seems to have to praise = to express your approval or admiration for sb/sth sensitively = showing ability to understand art, music and literature and expressing yourself through them refugee /ˌrefju:ˈdʒi:/ 20230815 20230810 10:10-11:30 2 active Moving experiences By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Speak Out Upper Intermediate Unit 10.1 Moving experiences pg 116 ex 3 reading The Edith Bowman Show speak_out_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg116-118_moving_experiences_relative_clauses_writing_a_review.pdf Optional homework Speak Out Upper Intermediate pg 25 ex 9 A B writing a letter of complaint speak_out_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg23-5-130-1_surveillance_the_passive_writing_letter_of_complaint.pdf schedule 20230810 cancelled lesson ← substitute teacher to be confirmed zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> Speak Out B2 Unit 10.1 Moving experiences active textbook → with friends ✓ thrillers ✓ action films → with your family ✓ comedies ✓ blockbusters ✓ soap operas (...) pg 116 ex 1 A speaking ]]> 20231219-1714 Gradable adjectives active grammar a very an absolutely brilliant, global ∑ adverbs (modifiers) with non gradable adjectives ⇒ absolutely - really ]]> 1 Gradable & ungradable adjectives with modifiers pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png active wip xml_multi_dd_row xml_multi_dd_row xml_multi_dd very angry? ✓ I am absolutely furious! → decide if an adjective is gradable or ungradable & put it under the correct heading → find another adjective which has the same meaning & put it under the correct heading → give examples of situations when you felt these emotions → emphasise your descriptions with appropriate modifiers ]]> common modifiers very | really | extremely + gradable adjective absolutely | really + non gradable adjective ]]> 40 10 left 1;2;3;4;5;6;7;8;9;10;11 12;13;14;15;16;17;18;19;20;21;22 active textbook tmp_pdf/speak_out_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg116-118_moving_experiences_relative_clauses_writing_a_review.pdf T / Cl Which film(s) do you find electrifying? ✓ Interstellar (2014 epic science fiction film co-written, directed, and produced by Christopher Nolan) ✓ Avatar (...) What is the creepiest film you have ever seen? ✓ Seven (feat. Kevin Spacey) What is the most poignant film you have ever watched? ✓ Dancing in the dark (feat. Bjork, dir. Lars von Trier) pg 116 ex 2 A B speaking pg 116 ex 3 reading The Edith Bowman Show pg 116 ex 4 A B listening speak_out/speak_out_upper_intermediate/speak_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02/speak_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_32.ogg pg 116 ex 4 C speaking ]]> 20190808-0916 Defining vs non-defining clauses active grammar active textbook (postponed to next lesson) pg 117 ex 6 grammar pg 117 ex 7 A B listening speak_out/speak_out_upper_intermediate/speak_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02/speak_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_33.ogg set for homework pg 117 ex 8 A B practice ]]> gripping = exciting or interesting in a way that keeps your attention electrifying = very exciting predictable = (often disapproving) behaving or happening in a way that you would expect and therefore boring dull = not interesting or exciting fast-paced = of communication that proceeds rapidly touching = causing feelings of pity or sympathy; making you feel emotional moving = causing you to have deep feelings of sadness or sympathy poignant /'pɔinyənt/ = having a strong effect on your feelings, especially in a way that makes you feel sad chilling = frightening, usually because it is connected with sth violent or cruel creepy = causing an unpleasant feeling of fear or slight horror horrific = extremely bad and shocking or frightening to befriend /bɪˈfrend/ = to become a friend of sb, especially sb who has just arrived in a place or who needs your help to giggle at / about sb/sth = to laugh in a silly way because you are amused, embarrassed or nervous restraint = quality of behaving calmly and with control Matthew McConaughey /mæθyu məˈkɑːnəheɪ/ 20230808 10:10-11:30 2 active Writing a letter of complaint By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Speak Out Upper Intermediate pg 131 ex 1 2 Unit 2.2 The passive pg 24 ex 6 A B speaking Police to install town-wide surveillance → read the article speak_out_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg23-5-130-1_surveillance_the_passive_writing_letter_of_complaint.pdf schedule 20230810 cancelled lesson ← reschedule a lesson? zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook T / Cl Feedback ]]> active textbook Functional language: Writing a letter of complaint pg 25 ex 7 A speaking pg 25 ex 7 B reading pg 25 ex 7 C speaking Lexical material: Formal written language pg 25 ex 8 A B to be confirmed pg 25 ex 9 A B writing ]]> invasion = act or a process that affects sb/sth in a way that is not welcome prompt = done without delay; immediate to resolve = to find a satisfactory solution to a problem or difficulty with regard to = in connection with; from the standpoint of; concerning; regarding; about enclosed = sent with a letter, etc to pursue = to continue to discuss, find out about or be involved in sth burglar alarm = electronic device, often fixed to a wall, that rings a loud bell if sb tries to enter a building by force to go off = to be activated in good faith = intention to be honest and helpful; принцип добросовестности have never write written a letter of complaint For what do they need cameras for if they cannot identify people Maybe someone really wants to grab rob his their house With your letter you can can't do nothing anything They make money inside in this situation There is some dangerous crimer criminal Is it unlegal illegal? ]]> queue /'kyu:/ 20230801 10:10-11:30 2 active Being watched By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Speak Out Upper Intermediate pg 23 ex 1 B reading speak_out_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg23-5-130-1_surveillance_the_passive_writing_letter_of_complaint.pdf schedule Holiday break: 20230720 cancelled lesson (substitute teacher - to be confirmed) 20230725 cancelled lesson (substitute teacher - to be confirmed) 20230803 cancelled lesson (substitute teacher - to be confirmed) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> Speak Out Upper Intermediate Unit 2.2 We're being watched active textbook tmp_pdf/speak_out_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg23-5-130-1_surveillance_the_passive_writing_letter_of_complaint.pdf ✓ face recognition on public transport is becoming widespread 〆any means of tracking individuals can be regarded as an invasion of one's privacy Do you dislike being monitored by cameras in the street, in the underground? ✓ increases feeling of safety ✓ reduces mugging & petty theft 〆authoritarian governments can use surveillance against people 〆lack of trust perhaps isn't the best way to develop a society → would be arguably better to improve education & reduce poverty pg 23 ex 1 A B C vocab T / Cl Are you a law-abiding citizen? ✓ when declaring your income to the tax authorities 〆not always when driving pg 23 ex 1 D speaking pg 23 ex 2 A B listening speak_out/speak_out_upper_intermediate/speak_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01/speak_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_16.ogg ]]> active textbook pg 24 ex 4 listening speak_out/speak_out_upper_intermediate/speak_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01/speak_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_17.ogg pg 24 ex 5 A grammar pg 130 language bank set for homework pg 131 ex 1 2 Unit 2.2 The passive ]]> CCTV = closed circuit television street level cameras = surveillance cameras placed in the street law-abiding = obeying and respecting the law deterrent /dɪˈterənt/ = thing that makes sb less likely to do sth to be accountable for = to be responsible for your decisions or actions and expected to explain them when you are asked to blur = to make out of focus mugging = crime of attacking sb violently, or threatening to do so, in order to steal their money, especially in a public place petty = small and unimportant to snitch on sb to sb = (informal, disapproving) to tell a parent, teacher, etc. about sth wrong that another child has done sneak = доносительница spare part = kept in case you need to replace the one you usually use; extra to acknowledge = to accept that sth is true to lack = not to have to blame ~ sb/sth (for sth) | ~ sth on sb/sth = to think or say that sb/sth is responsible for sth bad to be expected = to be demanded that sb will do sth because it is their duty or responsibility Tyrolean traverse = method of crossing through free space between two high points on a rope without a hanging cart or cart equivalent. This is used in a range of mountaineering activities: rock climbing, technical tree climbing, caving, water crossings, mountain rescue, and treetop adventure course, aka treetop course, aka high ropes course looking after watching you every all the time It doesn't matter how you're rich you are, everybody can be taken to prison There are a lot of line lane | line crossing cameras ]]> 20230718 10:10-11:30 2 active Case study: Strengths & weaknesses of a business school By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. The Business 2.0 Upper Intermediate pg 20 ex 2 reading Mangalia Business School (MBS) the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_students_book_pg20-21_case_study_mangalia_business_school.pdf schedule Holiday break: 20230720 cancelled lesson (substitute teacher - to be confirmed) 20230725 cancelled lesson (substitute teacher - to be confirmed) 20230803 cancelled lesson (substitute teacher - to be confirmed) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook tmp_pdf/the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_students_book_pg20-21_case_study_mangalia_business_school.pdf ✓ history ✓ faculty ✓ venue ✓ recruitment agreements with potential companies (...) pg 20 ex 1 discussion pg 20 ex 2 reading Mangalia Business School (MBS) T / Cl How can this school attract more students & high profile business leaders? ✓ invest in branding ✓ find sponsorship from a business angel ✓ get a patron pg 21 ex 3 listening the_business_mac_millan/the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0/the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01/the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01_023.ogg T / Cl Does this school stand a serious chance of competing with ivy league business schools? 〆probably not pg 21 ex 4 discussion brief for international consultants holding a meeting & drawing up proposals task: to design a new project from scratch Shouldn't you be suspicious of Bumbescu's career path? ]]> 2 Drawing up a proposal Drawing up a proposal pix/icons8-training-100_white.png active prep_2columns_2qa edit_2columns_2qa 1 Sponsorship
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]]> . not to compete with established teaching institutions like Oxbridge . how to capt a market in a developing economy . to focus on developing projects for the local community in the agricultural & tourist sectors . to create an alumni network to build reputation
. how to meet expectations of western tourism . how to solve cultural differences between investors & local community course syllabus . to assimilate know how (and perhaps technology transfer) . how to work hand in hand with the local chamber of commerce . how to setup tourism & agricultural incubators . to base its syllabuses on real-world Central European case studies (e.g. wine industry)
. to assimilate know how (and perhaps technology transfer) . how to work hand in hand with the local chamber of commerce . how to setup tourism & agricultural incubators . to base its syllabuses on real-world Central European case studies (e.g. wine industry)
. to target graduates rather than under-graduates . to recruit students world-wide from rather developing than developed areas . to address the needs of future civil servants of government administration in emerging economies
]]> faculty = body of teachers and administrators at a school venue = location of an event captive market = markets where the potential consumers face a severely limited amount of competitive suppliers. Their only choices are to purchase what is available or to make no purchase at all. Captive markets result in higher prices and less diversity for consumers. The term therefore applies to any market where there is a monopoly or oligopoly incentive = a motive or incitement, esp. to action extramural = taught or conducted off the premises of a university, college, or school; arranged by a university, college, etc. for people who only study part-time (e.g. extramural education / studies / departments) any possibilities It can't compete in any choices case So we can can't do nothing anything the Russian school was ready to study teach him Russian I speak say this because if you understand... If they rose raised | increased fees ]]> 20230713 10:10-11:30 2 active Making plans for the future Describing real & hypothetical events By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. The Business 2.0 Upper Intermediate pg 14 ex 1 2 time markers the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_students_book_pg14-15_tenses_review_reunion_party_role_play_balloon_debate.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> The Business 2.0 B2 Upper Intermediate active textbook feedback ]]> active textbook ]]> 20210320-1043 Present continuous or conditional tense for a real event active grammar active textbook tmp_pdf/the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_students_book_pg14-15_tenses_review_reunion_party_role_play_balloon_debate.pdf the_business_mac_millan/the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0/the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01/the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01_014.ogg pg 15 ex 6 7 role play pg 15 ex 8 role play Who should be made redundant? → marketing manager 〆 opening a campus is unlikely in times of budget restrictions 〆 very ambitious top ten target doesn't comply with cost cutting policy → personnel manager: 〆wrong objectives 〆longer holidays shouldn't be an objective → head of administration: ✓ can't be replaced → director of studies: 〆questionable revolutionary methods of learning 〆guaranteeing success is risky 〆doesn't look serious Conclusion: ∑ marketing manager position is probably the less relevant, though promotion of the business school is needed to bring about greater turnover ]]> downsizing = reduction of expenditures in order to become financially stable streamlining = to make a system, an organization, etc. work better, especially in a way that saves money to come along = to come into being or existence, or appear on the scene e.g. Then the computer came along and changed our lives; to arrive or become available to come a long way = to show much improvement; to make great progress have has to be made redundant ]]> 20230711 10:10-11:30 2 active Comparing & discussing outcomes By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. The Business 2.0 Upper Intermediate Information technology - comparing solutions pg 26 ex 3 grammar pg 27 ex 5 expanding notes the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_students_book_pg22-27_information_technology_the_IT_fallacy_comparative_superlative.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook pg 26 ex 4 discussion & presentation 
    means     cost    time   comfort  carbon   total
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bus         |   5   |   3   |   3   |   3   |   14
train       |   3   |   2   |   2   |   5   |   12
speedboat   |   1   |   1   |   4   |   1   |    7
pg 27 ex 5 6 expanding notes pg 27 ex 7 comparative forms ]]> 1 Role play active role_play Recycle new expressions and language. → practise comparative & superlative forms easier than the traditional one]]> Recycle new expressions and language. You need to solve a difficult problem as soon as possible. You want to outsource a turn-key solution, or perhaps use a subscription model (Software as a Service - SaaS) ✓ + fast (it is faster than... ← comparative) ✓ troubleshoot issues + efficient ✓ marginally + expensive ✓ twice as ... as ... You need to solve a difficult problem that will impact your workflow for the next 5 years. You want to fork an open-source solution to keep control & cut costs. ✓ + cheap (it is cheaper than... ← comparative) ✓ expect + periodic updates and patches ✓ significantly + manageable ✓ the most valuable ... ✓ x times ... more than ... ✓ a lot ... than ... turnkey = (especially of computer systems) complete and ready to use immediately SaaS = Software as a Service to troubleshoot = to solve problems to fork = to divide into two parts that lead in different directions so as fast like as by car The older I get, the more money I have to spend for on health We can't guarantee reliable reliability of our system ]]> 20230706 10:10-11:30 2 active Comparing solutions & getting help By the end of this session you will have studied Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w by Thursday 20230615 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. The Business 2.0 Upper Intermediate Information technology - comparing solutions pg 25 ex 10 speaking → prioritise tasks the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_students_book_pg22-27_information_technology_the_IT_fallacy_comparative_superlative.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook → prioritise tasks ]]> 2 Prioritising tasks Prioritising tasks active pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png deck_shuffled_lines_halign
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]]> urgent - important 1.5hr - internet connection for marketing 4hrs - web meeting for CEO 1hr - abstraction of presentation (deadline tomorrow) urgent - not important 1-2hrs - offer for 15 new laptops 30min - sound card driver (for president's nephew) not urgent - important 2-3 hrs - appointment application 30min - backup software not urgent - not important 1hr - wifi for CEO's assistant 1hr - voice recognition 2-3hrs - database vendors ]]> active textbook ✓ marginally more → small difference = comparative WhatsApp is a lot faster ♣ than texting SMS ♣ a lot faster [small | large] difference ✓ a lot faster → large difference = comparative pg 26 ex 1 2 language focus ]]> marginally = in a minimal degree infinitely = continuing forever without end most cheap cheapest is... I can buy a car by at 12 000 roubles ]]> 20230704 10:10-11:30 2 active Giving information, describing better & worse solutions By the end of this session you will have studied Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w by Thursday 20230615 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. The Business 2.0 Upper Intermediate Information technology - comparing solutions pg 24 ex 5 reading & vocab the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_students_book_pg22-27_information_technology_the_IT_fallacy_comparative_superlative.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook quantities mindmap Lexical material: Computing terms pg 24 ex 4 vocab pg 24 ex 5 reading & vocab set for homework pg 24 ex 6 reading & vocab ]]> active textbook tmp_pdf/the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_students_book_pg22-27_information_technology_the_IT_fallacy_comparative_superlative.pdf the_business_mac_millan/the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0/the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01/the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01_029.ogg the_business_mac_millan/the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0/the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01/the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01_030.ogg the_business_mac_millan/the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0/the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01/the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01_031.ogg the_business_mac_millan/the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0/the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01/the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01_032.ogg the_business_mac_millan/the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0/the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01/the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01_033.ogg the_business_mac_millan/the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0/the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01/the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01_034.ogg the_business_mac_millan/the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0/the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01/the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01_035.ogg set for homework pg 25 ex 9 paraphrasing pg 25 ex 10 speaking ]]> to keep someone in the loop on sth = to keep sb informed about updates to keep sb posted = in the loop to fill sb in on sth = to give sb details on sth virus viruses are is not dangerous ]]> 20230629 10:10-11:30 2 active The IT fallacy By the end of this session you will have studied Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w by Thursday 20230615 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. The Business 2.0 Upper Intermediate Information technology - comparing solutions pg 22 ex 3 4 reading for detail pg 23 The IT fallacy the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_students_book_pg22-27_information_technology_the_IT_fallacy_comparative_superlative.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook T / Cl Do you think that technology might in fact make life harder? How has it changed our workspace? ✓ more integrated work environment ✓ faster horizontal workflow pg 22 ex 1 discussion T / Cl Thanks to IT [we can cram more work into people | work has become faster] ✓ we can cram more work into people = pressure cooker environment pg 22 ex 2 summarising pg 23 The IT fallacy pg 22 ex 5 6 listening the_business_mac_millan/the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0/the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01/the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01_025.ogg the_business_mac_millan/the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0/the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01/the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01_026.ogg the_business_mac_millan/the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0/the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01/the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01_027.ogg the_business_mac_millan/the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0/the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01/the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01_028.ogg pg 22 ex 7 discussion ]]> active textbook quantities mindmap T / Cl A skype call is often marginally more effective than a phone call Is it more or less effective? ✓ only a little more marginally = expresses a small difference pg 24 ex 2 language focus T / Cl Choose an adjective to describe a computer ✓ slow Choose a comparative expression from ex 2 ✓ somewhat more Compare in ex 3 a. two computers you have used → This new computer is somewhat slower than the previous one! pg 24 ex 3 vocab ]]> to expect = to regard something as probable or likely fallacy = mistaken belief, esp. based on unsound argument to run an errand = any specific task, usually of a routine nature, requiring some form of travel, usually locally. Is often on behalf of someone else, but sometimes for one's own purposes to cram = crowd or pack to capacity overhaul = act of improving by renewing and restoring to pour = to flow quickly in a continuous stream; to provide a large amount of money for sth slick = done or made in a way that is clever and efficient but often does not seem to be sincere or lacks important ideas breather = short pause for rest or to relax dash = sth done quickly to mess up = to make a mess of, destroy or ruin hot-desking = practice in an office of giving desks to workers when they are required, rather than giving each worker their own desk marginally = in a minimal degree infinitely = continuing forever without end to be better off = to be in a better condition patch = short set of commands to correct a bug in a computer program plug-in = software component that adds a specific feature to an existing computer program. When a program supports plug-ins, it enables customization. The common examples are the plug-ins used in web browsers to add new features such as search-engines 20230627 10:10-11:30 2 active Comparative and superlative By the end of this session you will have studied Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w by Thursday 20230615 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English Grammar in Use - Intermediate by Murphy, Cambridge University Press icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Complete the following exercises Unit 10 Present perfect continuous & simple key to exercise Check your answers with the key at the end of the file. english_grammar_in_use_intermediate_3rd_ed_murphy_cambridge_unit10_present_perfect_continuous_and_simple_w_key.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> 20220215-1114 Comparative and superlative forms active grammar 2 Comparative and superlative active pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png deck_shuffled_lines_halign
1) short adjectives er/est
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]]> 20211014-1707 active review 20211014-1708 active review 1 Lead in active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Answer the questions. Practise comparative & superlative forms. What is the biggest risk in your job? in your company? 〆not finding a balance between motivation and skills 〆lose motivation big → bigger → the biggest What is your best work experience? ✓ conducting training with top management good → better → best What is your worst work experience? 〆conducting a training on-line with poor internet connection 〆training without appropriate support materials bad → worse → worst What is the most interesting training you have ever attended? ✓ coaching course interesting → more interesting → the most interesting Which market player has perhaps the strongest reputation? Why? ✓ more experience in R&D ✓ greater market share strong → stronger → the strongest 1 Housing active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png How big should your ideal home be? Does it need to be bigger than 50 square meters? ✓ enough to cater for a family & guests ✓ guarantee some privacy even with an extended family What is the most original solution for housing you have ever seen? ✓ camping van In what kind of building would you like to live the most? A flat or a house? ✓ individual house off-the-grid Have you ever tried sleeping in a capsule hotel in an airport? ✓ might feel claustrophobic What is the most original solution for housing you have ever seen? ✓ containers ✓ trailers ✓ re-purposed concrete tubes 2A Concrete pipes transformed into tiny homes active move_html5_video concrete_pipes_transformed_into_tiny_homes_could_be_the_future_of_micro_housing-bo-wzud0qne.mp4 2 Concrete pipes transformed into tiny homes active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Concrete pipes transformed into tiny homes In this day in age, it's kind of hard to find affordable housing that's actually decent. Because of that, tiny houses have been popping up all over the world. People have managed to make homes out of shipping containers and even wood pods in the shape of eggs! Tiny houses aren't just good for your pocket, they're super cute, as well. Recently in Hong Kong, a new type of tiny house has been revealed, and you won't believe how truly tiny this one is! Architect, James Law, came up with an absolutely genius idea. He knew that there was a huge housing problem in Hong Kong, so he began brainstorming solutions for the overcrowding. What he has come up with will blow your mind! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BO-WzUd0QNE ]]> greatest advantage of this solution is probably its cost. ]]> Would you like to live in an OPod Tube House? 〆doesn't solve the problem of over-crowding ✓ only in a couple ✓ once you retire What are the benefits? ✓ cheap cost (USD 15000) ✓ easy installation & connection to the grid ✓ almost any location will (including under a bridge) ✓ fast to clean up & keep tidy What are the drawbacks? 〆limited space for storing e.g. no room for storing bikes 〆noisy neighbourhood(s) 〆insufficient insulation from climatic changes 3A Minimal UK compact home uses glass, plywood, steel, concrete active move_html5_video minimal_uk_compact_home_uses_glass_plywood_steel_concrete_eoh_bydat54.mp4 3 The slip house active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Minimal UK townhome blends glass, plywood, steel, concrete On an abandoned lot in South London, architect Carl Turner and his minimalist wife Mary Martin created a new type of terrace house that, in contrast to its Victorian neighbours, resembles stacked glass cubes. Occupying most of a small plot in Brixton, Slip House is one of the UK's most sustainable homes, but it's not all windmills and solar panels. Instead, the house's three "slipped" (cantilevered) cuboids create an ultra-modern exterior and a calm, zen-like, open-spaced interior. The cement and steel structure of the home is covered by a semi-opaque glass that opens the home to the street by allowing passersby to see the moving shadows inside. It's a new type of upside-down house: the bottom floor houses Turner's architecture office, the middle floor is the living quarters and the top floor with the best views is reserved for living. Martin and Turner are minimalists so to create a kind of sanctuary, they have hidden nearly all of their things behind hand-crafted birch plywood furniture. Achieving a Level 5 for sustainable homes- the highest rating in the UK-, Slip House relies on "'energy piles' which use a solar assisted ground source heat pump integrated into the pile foundations", a wildflower green roof, rainwater harvesting, permeable driveway, photovoltaics, mechanical ventilation with heat recovery and underfloor heating. Arguably what makes Slip House sustainable isn't in its materials, but in its flexibility to change with the needs of its tenants. It can morph from single-family home to apartment plus office to a home plus in-law unit. Currently, Martin and Turner are "living over the shop", but it's a setup that they hope could be a model for affordable housing. faircompanies.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOh-byDAT54 ]]> greatest advantage of this solution is probably its cost. ]]> Would you like to live in such a transparent house? ✓ if you don't mind working from home... = sharing your home with professional work space What are the benefits? ✓ one of the smartest designs ✓ open structure with partitions → future proof ✓ used as an office during the week, as a house at weekends → flexible ✓ among the cheapest 3-storey houses on the market What are the drawbacks? 〆lack of privacy tough = (of a person) physically strong and likely to be violent; жёсткий to come up with = to invent, to offer, to produce on demand latest last question If you ride a motorbike you have the biggest a bigger risk than if you drive a car They said told me that my work is a shit (rubbish | lousy | hopeless) They're not so as efficient like as other homes ]]> 20230622 10:10-11:30 2 active The secret of success (2/2) By the end of this session you will have studied Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w by Thursday 20230615 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) Rescheduled from previous lesson smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Speak Out Intermediate Unit 7.1 The secret of success pg 82 ex 6 A B grammar speak_out_intermediate_students_book_pg80-81-82_unit7_secret_of_success_present_perfect_vs_present_perfect_continuous.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> 20200404-0823 Present perfect vs past simple active grammar now ----|----|----|---- 1 (2) 3 ≠ 2 points in time → past simple 2) He has worked in this company for many years Does he still work in this company? ✓ yes = 2 points in time 
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= many times so far / up to now → present perfect Time markers used with the perfect aspect: so far - yet - already - up to now - since - lately - over the last fortnight (...) Time markers used with the past simple: ago - this time last week - last month - last night - earlier today (...) ]]> 20201223-1605 Present perfect vs present perfect continuous active grammar active textbook pg 140 language bank set for homework pg 141 ex 1 2 present perfect simple or continuous pg 82 ex 7 A practice ]]> 20201126-1117 Pronunciation: Weak vs strong form of auxiliary verbs active grammar active textbook speak_out/speak_out_intermediate/speak_out_intermediate_audio_cd02/speak_out_intermediate_audio_cd02_10.ogg pg 82 ex 8 A B ]]> 2 Role play active role_play Recycle new expressions and language. You are late on your work schedule. Describe the ongoing problem. Explain what you have done so far to solve it. Ask a colleague for help. We've been having a problem with... I've tried to solve it by (verb + gerund) You have little experience in this field. Ask diagnostic questions. How long has this been going on? Have you managed to (verb + infinitive)? wip textbook pg 82 ex 9 C D ]]> wip textbook print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English Grammar in Use - Intermediate by Murphy, Cambridge University Press icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Complete the following exercises Unit 10 Present perfect continuous & simple key to exercise Check your answers with the key at the end of the file. english_grammar_in_use_intermediate_3rd_ed_murphy_cambridge_unit10_present_perfect_continuous_and_simple_w_key.pdf ]]> 20230620 10:10-11:30 2 active Quarterly test - feedback (writing) By the end of this session you will have studied Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w by Thursday 20230615 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Speak Out Intermediate Unit 7.1 The secret of success pg 82 ex 6 A B grammar speak_out_intermediate_students_book_pg80-81-82_unit7_secret_of_success_present_perfect_vs_present_perfect_continuous.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> quarterly_test_kasperskygroup148_20230615.xml Quarterly test (logs) active quarterly_test_logs test_log_YaroslavKarunnyi_20230614_2229_quarterly_test_kasperskygroup148_20230615.xml test_log_SergeyTelelyukhin_20230618_2029_quarterly_test_kasperskygroup148_20230615.xml test_log_LibermanYan_20230628_2352_quarterly_test_kasperskygroup148_20230615.xml 20230615 10:10-11:30 2 active The secret of success By the end of this session you will have studied Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w by Thursday 20230615 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Speak Out Intermediate Unit 7.1 The secret of success speak_out_intermediate_students_book_pg80-81-82_unit7_secret_of_success_present_perfect_vs_present_perfect_continuous.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook ✓ professional recognition ✓ social status ✓ good salary ✓ family (...) pg 80 ex 1 A B pt 3 speaking T / Cl What is the secret to success? ✓ networking or being part of a community ✓ creating and/or recognising opportunities ✓ determination ✓ luck (...) Lexical material: Success pg 80 ex 2 A B vocab T / Cl Is there anything you have kept trying but never got better at? ✓ singing (...) Are you a high achiever? ✓ feel satisfied with your career In what situations do you need great determination? ✓ running a marathon pg 80 ex 2 C vocab pg 154 vocabulary bank set for homework pg 154 ex 1 A B success pg 81 ex 3 A reading ]]> active textbook tmp_pdf/speak_out_intermediate_students_book_pg80-81-82_unit7_secret_of_success_present_perfect_vs_present_perfect_continuous.pdf T / Cl How much time do you need to spend to become successful? magic number: 10 000hrs comparison with work experience 7hrs/day * 5 days/week * 50 weeks/year ~ 6 years comparison with time spent on a hobby 2hrs/day * 5 days/week * 50 weeks/year ~ 20 years pg 81 ex 4 A B listening speak_out/speak_out_intermediate/speak_out_intermediate_audio_cd02/speak_out_intermediate_audio_cd02_10.ogg pg 81 ex 5 speaking Grammar: Present perfect simple vs continuous ]]> failure = antonym of success (high) achiever = person with a record of successes networking = trying to meet and talk to other people who may be useful to you in your work determined = when you have made a firm decision to do sth and you will not let anyone prevent you shortlist = small number of candidates for a job, etc., who have been chosen from all the people who applied (to draw a -) runner up = person or team that finishes second in a race or competition; a person or team that has not finished first but that wins a prize to reveal = to make sth known to sb obvious = easy to see or understand tuition = act of teaching sth, especially to one person or to people in small groups day off = day on which you do not have to work speaks tells us that... Without his experience in MS DOS he didn't start wouldn't have started his company Microsoft ]]> 20230613 10:10-11:30 2 active Dilemma - Consultant with a conscience By the end of this session you will have studied Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w by Thursday 20230615 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Intelligent Business Upper Intermediate Unit 15 Consulting pg 134 reading Brief - Consultant with a conscience intelligent_business_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg133-135_consultants_reported_speech_case_study_conscience.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook tmp_pdf/intelligent_business_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg133-135_consultants_reported_speech_case_study_conscience.pdf ✓ depends on how much you can get paid! → probably not worth taking the risk of going to jail What are the limits to a confidentiality clause | non-disclosure agreement? ✓ employer needs to secure their information 〆employee can't always be held accountable ✓ strike a compromise → be free from legal repercussions = if there is an official request, you must provide all information What could happen to a whistle blower? ✓ demoting, firing or laying off an employee ✓ giving an employee a worse position, pay or hours ✓ refusing to approve overtime or a promotion ✓ excluding an employee from meetings or training ✓ denying benefits ✓ failing to hire or rehire ✓ interfering with the employee’s ability to get a job somewhere else in the future ✓ making working conditions so difficult or miserable that an employee quits ✓ threatening, harassing or intimidating an employee ✓ threatening to call — or actually calling — police or immigration authorities on the employee src: https://chesleybrown.com/how-to-respond-to-a-whistleblowers-report/ pg 134 reading Brief - Consultant with a conscience pg 134 task 1 breakout room session #1 → consider options 1 2 → practise conditionals If Sue Kelly reported to a financial regulator... ✓ she'd probably lose her job immediately = 2nd conditional If more consultants were whistler blowers... ✓ perhaps fewer companies would have been involved in massive frauds = mixed conditional type 1 pg 134 task 2 3 breakout room session #2 → hold a meeting → compare findings → practise reported speech Common reporting verbs argue believe claim conclude feel maintain note remark report state warn He suggested... ✓ testifying in court against former colleagues She admitted... ✓ feeling reluctant to testify to massive fraud pg 134 listening intelligent_business_the_economist_longman/intelligent_business_upper_intermediate/intelligent_business_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02/intelligent_business_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_track_23.ogg T / Cl Decision T / Cl What is an efficient deterrent? ✓ going to jail What did the whistle blower do before going to the regulator? ✓ sold her shares What act is mentioned? What is its goal? Sarbanes-Oxley Act (a.k.a SOX) = legislation in the US that banned audit companies from carrying out certain consulting and legal services, as well as restricting tax consulting ]]> wip textbook pg 134 writing minutes ]]> confidentiality clause | non-disclosure agreement = legally binding contract where an individual or enterprise guarantees to deal with particular data as a commercial secret and guarantees to not disclose such information to others without correct authorization to demote = to move sb to a lower position or rank, often as a punishment CFO = chief financial officer financial regulator = organisation which can work in different departments to ensure financial service companies are compliant with the law and financial regulations. Regulators also provide information to consumers to protect them from improper practices to testify = to speak seriously about something, especially in a law court, or to give or provide proof; to show something or prove that something is true whistle-blower = person who informs people in authority or the public that the company they work for is doing sth wrong or illegal alert (to sth) = aware of sth, especially a problem or danger; able to think quickly; quick to notice things deterrent /dɪˈterənt/ = thing that makes sb less likely to do sth Sarbanes-Oxley Act (a.k.a SOX) = legislation in the US that banned audit companies from carrying out certain consulting and legal services, as well as restricting tax consulting since on Friday A lot of people would refuse of being to be involved We're always in at risk of going to jail Maybe I (can) find another other people But from another way on the other hand According to her contract... He said a lot of ]]> 20230608 10:10-11:30 2 active Reporting findings By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English Grammar in Use Intermediate, Murphy Unit 47 48 reported speech key to exercise Check your answers with the key at the end of the file english_grammar_in_use_intermediate_unit47-48_reported_speech_w_key.pdf quarterly test Start preparing for quarterly test (scheduled 20230615) (no new homework) smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Intelligent Business Upper Intermediate Unit 15 Consulting intelligent_business_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg133-135_consultants_reported_speech_case_study_conscience.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook ]]> 1 pix/icons8-lecturer-100_white.png Verb patterns checklist active move_contents ∑ 4 verb patterns 1) verb + infinitive 2) verb + gerund 3) verb + infinitive OR gerund → no real difference in meaning + ing = about the past, focus on an ongoing process + to + infinitive = about the future, focus on a goal 4) verb + infinitive OR gerund → difference in meaning Common verbs with ing (incl. 3 -4) to admit [or to admit that] to avoid to begin (3) to belong to carry on to consider to continue (3) to deny [or to deny that] to enjoy to fancy to finish to forget (3) to give up to go on (4) to imagine to involve to keep to keep on to mean (4) to mind to postpone to put off to recommend (3) to risk to start (3) to stop (4) to suggest [or to suggest that] to think of to understand to weigh ]]> active textbook reported speech mindmap reported_speech_mindmap.pdf ]]> active textbook tmp_pdf/intelligent_business_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg133-135_consultants_reported_speech_case_study_conscience.pdf ✓ when you don't know how to fight competition ✓ if you want to think big but don't know how to put a stake in the ground... (...) pg 132 ex 1 2 listening intelligent_business_the_economist_longman/intelligent_business_upper_intermediate/intelligent_business_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02/intelligent_business_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_track_20.ogg T / Cl Do you agree with the consultant's ideas? ✓ justify higher price with better quality pg 132 speaking → discuss pieces of advices given set for homework pg 132 writing ~ 300 words formal e-mail summarising recommendations provided by consultant ]]> active textbook tmp_pdf/intelligent_business_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg133-135_consultants_reported_speech_case_study_conscience.pdf pg 133 Career skills Functional language: Reporting to colleagues T / Cl Can you depend on consultants for impartial feedback? ✓ better work with than against pg 133 ex 1 2 listening 2 intelligent_business_the_economist_longman/intelligent_business_upper_intermediate/intelligent_business_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02/intelligent_business_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_track_21.ogg T / Cl She recommended [to agree | agreeing] with the consultant's opinion ✓ to agree → focus on future goals ✓ agreeing → focus on on-going situation Functional language: Reporting pg 133 Career skills T / Cl Management decision → report & interpret a controversial decision made by management → recycle expressions a-g ]]> wip textbook pg 133 speaking pg 133 ex 3 listening intelligent_business_the_economist_longman/intelligent_business_upper_intermediate/intelligent_business_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02/intelligent_business_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_track_22.ogg ]]> wip textbook ✓ they usually resist change (...) Is it acceptable to deviate from the agenda during a meeting? ✓ if yes = synchronic culture → share information & opinions 〆 if no = monochronic culture → summarise & reach a conclusion to show meeting has reached its goals pg 133 culture at work ]]> to deviate (from sth) = to be different from sth; to do sth differently from what is usual or expected to don't not to sell at a lower price I didn't catched catch too either ]]> 20230606 10:10-11:30 2 active Reporting changes By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English Grammar in Use Intermediate, Murphy Unit 47 48 reported speech key to exercise Check your answers with the key at the end of the file english_grammar_in_use_intermediate_unit47-48_reported_speech_w_key.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> 20230529-1941 Reported speech (A2-B1) active grammar 1 Reported speech active deck_shuffled deck_of_phrases_reported_speech_b1_02.csv 2 Simon says active edit_ol_qa_writing edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png You have a new manager called Simon. Use indirect speech to paraphrase Simon's requests.]]> We need training in IT. → Simon said they needed training in IT. The HR officer replies: We will provide such training. → The HR officer replied they would provide such training.]]> We need to reorganise all our learning solutions! Simon said that...]]> we needed to reorganise all our learning solutions. You should have real management skills. Simon said that...]]> you had to have real management and leadership skills. We will have to be more advanced in leadership. Simon said that...]]> we would have to be more advanced in leadership. We should be more mature in our pedagogical design. Simon said that... ]]> we had to be more mature in our pedagogical design. In the past, we didn't worry if we were delivering the same information in various learning solutions. Simon said that...]]> in the past, we didn't worry | weren't worried if we were | had been delivering the same information in various learning solutions. I'll check if learning solutions satisfy the mapping of target competences. Simon said that...]]> he would check if learning solutions satisfy | satisfied the mapping of target competences. 20230529-1942 Reported speech B1-B2 (cont.) active grammar 20230529-1943 Reported speech B2+ active grammar active textbook reported speech mindmap reported_speech_mindmap.pdf ]]> 1 Funny Creative Accountants TV Commercial active move_html5_video creative_accountants--jxay14ddry.mp4 1 Lead in active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Creative Accountants Funny Creative Accountants TV Commercial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jxaY14ddrY ]]> When you develop your business, you want to [lower | raise] the bar? ✓ raise the bar raise the bar = improve your standards Do you want to push the peanut? 〆 no, you don't want ridiculous ideas push the peanut = waste time on silly things Who can help you push the envelope? ✓ (expensive) consultants push the envelope = extend the limits of what is possible How do you put a stake in the ground? ✓ launch an advertising campaign ✓ hire the services of consultants put a stake in the ground = take the first step Who can help you hit the ground running? ✓ more staff? hit the ground running = start immediately When would your manager claim you had to lower the bar? ✓ you were running out of budget in R&D ✓ if you had pushed the envelope too much Has any of your clients ever suggested you were pushing the peanut? ✓ when they didn't understand your product strategy How can you reassure your client you would hit the ground running? ✓ you may promise they would see the result immediately 2 Role play active role_play Recycle new expressions and language. Recycle new expressions and language. You had a meeting with your boss. Discuss with your colleague how you are going to improve your company's turnover despite the crisis. ✓ Our boss said we had to push the envelope. → we (...) a team of creative marketeers → we need (...) ✓ He recommended thinking big → we (...) advertising campaign on Tv ✓ At least, we should put a stake in the ground... → we (...) exhibitions ✓ He claimed we could raise the bar → outsource consultants 〆He warned we shouldn't... → localise production in cheaper labour cost countries → disappoint loyal customers You had a meeting with your boss about how you're going to improve your company's turnover despite the crisis. Discuss with your colleague but disagree with him/her: you think what your boss said is different. ✓ I thought our boss meant we had to hit the ground running! → hire more staff 〆He didn't suggest we had to lower the bar. → take out a loan ✓ I'm sure he meant that... → invest in new equipment 〆Come on! We don't want to push the peanut! → provide relevant training to claim = to say that sth is true although it has not been proved and other people may not believe it to maintain = to keep stating that sth is true, even though other people do not agree or do not believe it to warn (sb) (of sth) | ~ (sb) (about / against sb/sth) = to tell sb about sth, especially sth dangerous or unpleasant that is likely to happen, so that they can avoid it to push the envelope (or the edge of the envelope) = to approach or extend the limits of what is possible to hit the ground running = to start something and proceed at a fast pace with great enthusiasm to think big = to be ambitious to lower (or raise or lift) the bar = to lower (or raise) the standards which need to be met in order to qualify for something to put a stake in the ground = to take the first step; to make a big move to get something started to push the peanut = to have a race in which peanuts are pushed around the room with lead pencils or walking sticks. Someone's pushing peanut from one place to another with their nose (for instance) is treated as a ridiculous act in news stories from the early 1900s too many cooks spoil the broth = (saying) if too many people are involved in doing sth, it will not be done well were had to lower the bar ]]> 20230601 10:10-11:30 2 active Case study - Business travel services (feedback) By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Market Leader 3rd edition Intermediate Unit 2 - Travel Case study - Business travel services market_leader_3rd_intermediate_course_book_pg20-21_case_study_business_travel_services.pdf pg 21 writing an e-mail ✓ apologise for the inconvenience ✓ offer some goodwill gesture https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oBV7b8HNUsPKZ7cqciy9h3H7_aPZNAJXuJNJ8NE8Tyo/edit https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kPjiLDZ9p4esb0Kw_JtIWL_wQeVdHFqzB5AuHC3apvQ/edit zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook DVD case study commentary Feedback How should BTS deal with client problems? ✓ understand clients' experience (what happened, worries, frustration...) ✓ assess what can be done → don't commit to anything you can't guarantee What steps can BTS take to avoid such problems? ✓ have preferred supplier arrangements ✓ guarantee levels of service, costs... ✓ set up a customer service What should BTS do now? ✓ treat important clients as 'special' ✓ provide goodwill gestures (e.g. better cars, rooms at lower price) ✓ solve all problems experienced → guarantee better service from now on ]]> for less at a lower cost ]]> 20230530 10:10-11:30 2 active Case study - Business travel services By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Market Leader 3rd edition Intermediate Unit 2 - Travel Case study - Business travel services icons8-reading-100.png pg 20 background pg 21 Four claims market_leader_3rd_intermediate_course_book_pg20-21_case_study_business_travel_services.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook Dealing with e-mails of complaint ✓ outsource flight bookings, car rentals, accommodations → save time How often do you receive e-mails of complaint? How do you deal with them? 〆not when needed → such feedback relevant when testing a new service or product ✓ try to identify the root cause ✓ prioritise accordingly How do you deal with unhappy clients? ✓ assess whether the complaint is justified → answer as soon as possible ✓ offer a refund ✓ give a discount What actions should BTS take to keep its dissatisfied clients from NeoTech? ✓ focus on senior executive expectations ✓ charm NeoTech with VIP offers → show results rather than just pay lip service → avoid being replaced by another service provider pg 20 background BTS Business Travel Services pg 21 four claims reading pg 20 stage 1 pg 20 stage 2 stage 3 role play meeting ]]> 1 Dealing with complaints active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png to delight = to give sb a lot of pleasure and enjoyment To what extent can BTS be held responsible for these problems? ✓ establish whether BTS could influence the quality of service provided by their partner (...) ]]> Hotel problems ✓ run regular audits for BTS corporate needs ✓ impose penalties in the event of repeated complaints → change hotels if relevant Lost luggage 〆staff at customer service are unlikely to be motivated in times of a merger → BTS should be in touch with its partners on a regular basis, be aware of potential problems arising... → should have anticipated disruptions due to the merger 〆client should have involved BTS without delay → make sure clients know how to contact BTS via a hotline Car rental problem ✓ most car rental companies systematically offer an upgrade at the same price 〆reconsider partnering with staff with a 'take-it-or-leave-it' attitude 〆BTS should be held responsible for not having guaranteed the given car → show goodwill (to save business relationship with NeoTech) 〆BTS can't afford to quibble over USD 240 (keeping their contract with NeoTech is well worth it) → offer to reimburse the difference to quibble about / over sth = to argue or complain about a small matter or an unimportant detail Diverted flight → renegotiate terms of the contract with the airline when in situations 'beyond control' → ensure airline provides a room per local legislation ✓ BTS needn't pay for hotel expenses but... → make a goodwill gesture? goodwill gesture = small token to show appreciation, say sorry or show gratitude towards a customer or employee active textbook ]]> active textbook to retain = to keep household name = name that has become very well known account manager = someone in a company who takes care of particular clients to downgrade sb/sth (from sth) (to sth) = to move sb/sth down to a lower rank or level to reassess = to think again about sth to decide if you need to change your opinion of it goodwill = good relationship between a business and its customers that is calculated as part of its value when it is sold goodwill gesture = small token to show appreciation, say sorry or show gratitude towards a customer or employee to delight = to give sb a lot of pleasure and enjoyment to quibble about / over sth = to argue or complain about a small matter or an unimportant detail more simpler They should provide a service to them as best well as possible If this room will be (OR is) available in the next (OR following) day It hasn't happened with to me too either A trip organiser can't influence on the aircompanyline They just the luggage at all altogether And would it be have happened if you had decided not to pay? Maybe BTS can afford offer him another hotel You can get such business trip for within several a few hours ]]> 20230525 10:10-11:30 2 active Banking 2020 - Technology Disruption in Banking By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Market Leader 3rd Intermediate Case study - Fast fitness Writing - Compare shortlisted candidates ✓ choose & justify why a candidate is suitable for the post at Fast Fitness → practise 'used to, would' to describe past experience (habits) → practise 'will' to make predictions about how these candidates may perform at Fast Fitness https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AkDQHvrIjqaD4vrPoPirrrFGbLcMubMLK_G2PVpiEoI/edit# market_leader_3rd_intermediate_course_book_pg80-81_case_study_recruitment_dilemma_at_fast_fitness.pdf smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. http://www.ictnle.com/mindmaps/used_to_would_will_mindmap.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> IELTS scoring in detail active textbook tmp_pdf/ielts_writing-band-descriptors-task-2.pdf https://www.ielts.org/for-organisations/ielts-scoring-in-detail SPEAKING: Band Descriptors Fluency and coherence Lexical resource Grammatical range and accuracy Pronunciation https://www.ielts.org/-/media/pdfs/speaking-band-descriptors.ashx WRITING TASK 1: Band Descriptors TR task response CC cohesion & coherence LR lexical response GRA grammar range & accuracy https://www.ielts.org/-/media/pdfs/writing-band-descriptors-task-1.ashx WRITING TASK 2: Band Descriptors TR task response CC cohesion & coherence LR lexical response GRA grammar range & accuracy https://www.ielts.org/-/media/pdfs/writing-band-descriptors-task-2.ashx ]]> 2 Banking 2020 - Technology Disruption in Banking active move_html5_video banking_2020_technology_disruption_in_banking-i35xfegau-i.mp4 1 Changing banking habits active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Banking 2020 - Technology Disruption in Banking How would you like to transact with your bank in 2020? On vacation - relaxing on a beach, from your home or on the go? Most of us would prefer all three where time, place and medium don't matter. Today, Banks are adapting to changing consumer behavior and are focusing on building new channels for interacting and transacting with them. The millennials in particular prefer banking anywhere, anytime and is therefore demanding innovative methods for available banking services. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i35xfEGAu-I]]> How often did you go the bank before you had a mobile phone? How did you interact with the bank? ✓ used to go at least once a month ✓ used to withdraw cash from the ATM practise 'used to' to describe your past banking experience Are you used to paying with your mobile phone instead of a credit card? ✓ to be used to checking your balance on the phone more often than a computer ✓ to be used to payment with a mobile phone instead of a debit card practise 'to be used to + gerund' to describe payment habits you are already familiar with How are you getting used to validating transactions with facial recognition or fingerprint scans? ✓ to be growing more confident in using biometric data to identify yourself practise 'to be getting used to + gerund' to describe how you are still learning new technologies What disadvantages & workarounds have you already got used to? Which ones will you still need to get accustomed to? ✓ to be used to going physically from one bank to the other to avoid high transfer commissions compare comparison with what we have today ]]> 20230523 10:10-11:30 2 active Case study - Fast fitness (2/2) By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Market Leader 3rd Intermediate Case study - Fast fitness Writing - Compare shortlisted candidates ✓ choose & justify why a candidate is suitable for the post at Fast Fitness → practise 'used to, would' to describe past experience (habits) → practise 'will' to make predictions about how these candidates may perform at Fast Fitness (send the link to your google doc (in edit mode!) market_leader_3rd_intermediate_course_book_pg80-81_case_study_recruitment_dilemma_at_fast_fitness.pdf smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. http://www.ictnle.com/mindmaps/used_to_would_will_mindmap.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> 20210519-0926 Be / Get used to active grammar active textbook used to - would - will mindmap smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print & illustrate the following mindmap in your own way (use colours, symbols, etc) http://www.ictnle.com/mindmaps/used_to_would_will_mindmap.pdf ]]> active textbook → practise 'used to, would' to describe past experience (habits) → practise 'will' to make predictions about how these candidates may perform at Fast Fitness ]]> active textbook DVD case study commentary Feedback What profile does the company actually need? 〆being a sporty person is not a priority, just an asset ✓ emphasise more experience in management in the job description → need to better list skills, knowledge, attitude... How can you test the real capabilities of candidates? ✓ enquire how would encourage clients to renew their subscriptions ✓ ask behavioural questions (...) What common mistake is made when recruiting? 〆recruiting the same person as you are yourself → diversity of people What requirements are essential for Fast Fitness? ✓ motivate & lead individual club managers ✓ give direction 〆don't take away independence → need to have ideas that can be adopted by club managers Who would be the best candidate(s)? 1) Silvia ✓ features credibility (experience with football team) ✓ has tangible ideas ✓ is committed to her own development (evening class in business studies) 2) Martha 〆needs more experience ]]> using used to work working Yes No, I don't live in Moscow any more She has an experience to create sport programmes Maybe it's not in her field of competences (OR it's not among her competences) She can speak with another other people ]]> scheme /'ski:m/ 20230518 10:10-11:30 2 active Case study - Fast fitness (1/2) By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Market Leader 3rd Intermediate Case study - Fast fitness pg 80 background reading pg 80 task 1 reading pg 81 cards market_leader_3rd_intermediate_course_book_pg80-81_case_study_recruitment_dilemma_at_fast_fitness.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> Market Leader 3rd edition B1 active textbook ✓ to be healthy rather than to look healthy (...) How do you attract people to fitness clubs? ✓ organise groups who can socialise together after a work-out rather than just individuals ✓ find personal coaches who can motivate (...) Is going to the gym to be healthy or to look healthy? ✓ depends on local culture, urban life style, work life balance (...) pg 80 background reading T / Cl Are facilities competitive? ✓ yes, they seem to be rather well equipped What can explain the problems that the chain is facing? Why aren't members renewing their cards? ✓ yearly subscriptions are expensive ✓ people are less likely to commit themselves → change from yearly to monthly subscriptions pg 80 Fast fitness job description T / Cl What kind of manager do they need to improve performance? Do you agree with the job description? 〆being a sporty person is not a prerequisite ✓ charisma (...) ]]> 20210519-0926 Be / Get used to active grammar used to - would mindmap http://www.ictnle.com/mindmaps/used_to_would_mindmap.pdf ]]> active textbook tmp_pdf/market_leader_3rd_intermediate_course_book_pg80-81_case_study_recruitment_dilemma_at_fast_fitness.pdf reading pg 81 cards → rank candidates in terms of suitability → practise 'used to', 'would' and 'will' to describe habits pg 80 task 2 listening market_leader/market_leader_3rd_intermediate/market_leader_3rd_intermediate_audio_cd02/market_leader_3rd_intermediate_audio_cd02_010.ogg Sean 〆 sounds over-confident 〆 doesn't like conflicts market_leader/market_leader_3rd_intermediate/market_leader_3rd_intermediate_audio_cd02/market_leader_3rd_intermediate_audio_cd02_011.ogg Paulo 〆lacks education & experience ✓ may endorse the brand ✓ has a plan to make improvements market_leader/market_leader_3rd_intermediate/market_leader_3rd_intermediate_audio_cd02/market_leader_3rd_intermediate_audio_cd02_012.ogg Martha 〆talks about problems with her boss 〆focuses too much on her achievements with people suffering from Parkinson's disease 〆lacks confidence ✓ has many ideas market_leader/market_leader_3rd_intermediate/market_leader_3rd_intermediate_audio_cd02/market_leader_3rd_intermediate_audio_cd02_013.ogg Silvia ✓ wants to be challenged & earn more ✓ gives facts rather than just opinions ✓ is demanding, convincing ]]> leisure = time that is spent doing what you enjoy when you are not working or studying martial = connected with fighting or war to put / to lay one's cards on the table = to let someone know your position and interest openly; deal honestly; act without trickery or secrets treadmill = exercise machine that has a moving surface that you can walk or run on while remaining in the same place chain = group of shops/stores or hotels owned by the same company to bug = to annoy or irritate sb flair ~ for sth = a natural ability to do sth well to liaise (with sb) (especially BrE) = to work closely with sb and exchange information with them outstanding = extremely good; excellent to flock = to go or gather together somewhere in large numbers leisure = time that is spent doing what you enjoy when you are not working or studying to appeal = to attract, to interest sun deck = part of a ship where passengers can sit to enjoy the sun, or a similar area beside a restaurant or swimming pool to liaise (with sb) (especially BrE) = to work closely with sb and exchange information with them outstanding = extremely good; excellent runner-up = person or team that finishes second in a race or competition; a person or team that has not finished first but that wins a prize consignment = quantity of goods that are sent or delivered somewhere the most of people go to the gym to look healthy I see look at them and I think I will be dead die It can be dangerous if you do exercise unproperly inappropriately So, how what do you think, is Martha the right person for this person? Despite Although she told (gave) us a good description of the manager ]]> 20230516 10:10-11:30 2 active Case study - Selig and Lind (2/2) By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Market Leader 3rd edition Upper Intermediate Unit 7 Management styles Case study - Selig and Lind pg 73 description of managers 1-4 → read & prepare pg 73 task 2, 3 market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_pg72-73_selig_and_lind_choosing_a_manager.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook 〆should have already proven by now that he is prepared to learn & improve himself → current situation is not a warning but a likely dismissal → leadership course is probably too late → others candidates will need to be more proactive What management styles should be used? ✓ see pg 67 ex D pg 72 replacing the project manager pg 73 read descriptions pg 73 task 1 2 T / Cl Rank candidates in terms of suitability → Isn't Ruth too decisive? (indeed, sales management consists in pushing people) → Will the team want to work 6-7 days a week with Kazuo when they're already exhausted? → Is Eduardo decisive enough? → Has Martina got sufficient interpersonal skills? pg 73 task 3 4 〆Martina has limited experience in managing people (only IT, not multicultural) ✓ Eduardo may set a better example for a customer service to retail outlets though is not goal oriented ]]> active textbook video DVD case study commentary Feedback T / Cl Why did he alienate from his staff? 〆result-oriented 〆unclear goal-setting 〆demotivating by not involving staff in decision-making 〆poor, little constructive feedback → improve communication skills What are the most striking weaknesses of the candidates? 〆Ruth doesn't appear to want to accommodate her management style to an international team 〆Kazuo might turn people off by considering company is more important than individuals 〆Eduardo may be too hesitant and not prepared to take tough decisions because he wants to be liked too much 〆Martina believes people are motivated by money Who would the consultant recommend? ✓ Ruth might face some resistance at the beginning but eventually will meet deadlines = favourite candidate ✓ Eduardo would build a good rapport with team members but might not get things done = front-runner to be confirmed pg 73 writing a recommendation use expressions from pg 67 ex D use expressions from pg 68 ex E see pg 131 writing a report (including an executive summary) ]]> active textbook to the letter = in every detail ashamed ~ (of sth/sb / yourself) | ~ (that ...) | ~ (to be sth) = feeling shame or embarrassment about sb/sth or because of sth you have done to alienate /ˈeɪljəneɪt/ = to make sb less friendly or sympathetic towards you; to make sb feel that they do not belong in a particular group front-runner = competitor thought likely to win rapport /ræ'pɔ:r/ (with sb) | ~ (between A and B) = a friendly relationship in which people understand each other very well tenacious = that does not stop holding sth or give up sth easily; determined to overlook = to fail to notice to carry out = to execute, to perform for in / at delegating Maybe if he works with on his mistakes, he can... Do you say Are you saying he is a person who... I'll tell them my management style and it's for up to them to follow it She can set more real realistic goals In common general I agree According to her feedback nobody is not so particularly good ]]> 20230511 10:10-11:30 2 active Case study - Selig and Lind By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Market Leader 3rd edition Upper Intermediate Unit 7 Management styles Case study - Selig and Lind pg 72 background pg 73 description of managers 1-4 → read & prepare pg 73 task 2, 3 market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_pg72-73_selig_and_lind_choosing_a_manager.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> 1 Lead in active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Would you like to relocate to Copenhagen, Denmark? ✓ better work life balance in Scandinavian countries ✓ lifestyle closer to nature (...) What differences in corporate culture & management style would you expect? ✓ stronger labour law to protect employees ✓ less stressful work conditions labour law = body of law that applies to matters such as employment, wages, conditions of work, labour unions, and labour-management relations What mistakes could a result-oriented manager make when running an international team with a Scandinavian corporate culture? 〆being too authoritarian 〆making decisions without consensus 〆providing little support with for less experienced team members 〆socialising not enough = not taking into consideration cultural differences among team members → needs cross-cultural skills to call a spade a spade = to call a person or thing a name that is true but not polite; speak bluntly; use the plainest language Do you think strong leaders groom weak managers? 〆strong leader may create too comfy a work environment → managers need to be thrown in at the deep end to learn & become autonomous to be thrown in at the deep end = to be given a difficult job without preparation to groom sb (for / as sth) = to prepare or train sb for an important job or position active textbook tmp_pdf/market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_pg72-73_selig_and_lind_choosing_a_manager.pdf Lexical material: Choosing the right manager & management style pg 72 background reading T / Cl What management mistakes do you think Paul Johnstone made? (...) Was he too authoritarian? (...) pg 72 management style of Paul team member #1 market_leader/market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate/market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02/market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_022.ogg T / Cl What is a better management style: saying what to do or how to do things? ✓ what to do = focus on goals → provide support only if needed = situational management Hersey & Blanchard - Situational leadership
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team member #3 market_leader/market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate/market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02/market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_024.ogg ]]> disheartening = not to motivate or encourage distant = not friendly; not wanting a close relationship with sb morale /mə:'æl/ = amount of confidence and enthusiasm, etc. that a person or a group has at a particular time labour law = body of law that applies to matters such as employment, wages, conditions of work, labour unions, and labour-management relations to be thrown in at the deep end = to be given a difficult job without preparation to groom sb (for / as sth) = to prepare or train sb for an important job or position to call a spade a spade = to call a person or thing a name that is true but not polite; speak bluntly; use the plainest language to his employees He concerns had | showed concern for people ]]> 20230504 10:10-11:30 2 active Case study - Principles or profit By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Market Leader 3rd Intermediate Unit 10 Ethics Case study - Principles or profit pg 103 discussion topics for the management meeting reading market_leader_3rd_intermediate_course_book_pg102-103_case_study_principles_or_profit_ethics.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook DVD case study commentary Feedback ✓ establish clear leadership ✓ focus on core values ✓ explain why you may sometimes not be able to be consistent with your core purpose ✓ address common needs → what the company can bring to society ✓ make clear & consistent choices → be either ethical or profit-oriented → don't pay lip service (to avoid reputational damage) ✓ build confidence in the quality of products set for homework pg 103 writing - short report ✓ review proposals ✓ justify your choice ]]> 1 Animal testing alternatives active move_html5_video animal_testing_alternatives_unilever-9qSL9_nfQu0.mp4 1 Non animal safety science Making ethical choices: non animal safety science active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Animal testing alternatives We’ve been using and developing alternatives to animal testing for more than 30 years. In a new film created for Unilever by BBC StoryWorks, go inside our global Safety and Environmental Assurance Centre and hear from the scientists committed to the cause. This film is part of a series exploring how the cosmetics and personal care sector affects people, the planet and products. Watch other films in the #EssentialsForDailyLife series here: https://essentialsfordailylife.cosmet. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qSL9_nfQu0 ]]> Would you buy cosmetics from a company rather than another one if you had the guarantee it was ethically produced? ✓ depending on price, probably yes ✓ if they have the reputation of being a pioneer of non animal approaches e.g. Unilever Do you believe it is possible to launch new medicines without testing on animals and/or humans? How? ✓ computational chemistry ✓ testing on instrumented mannequins ✓ focus on consumer safety = non animal safety science Would you like to work in this company? Why / why not? ✓ transparency ✓ ethical mission statement ✓ sustainable goals at stake = at risk, in question or at issue competition competitive world Before we start to test testing on animals It can affect on our reputation The way how this is doing done | conducted ought to be more regulated ]]> 20230502 10:10-11:30 2 active Keeping secrets (2/2) Case study - Principles or profit By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Speak Out Advanced pg 57 ex 5 A grammar speak_out_advanced_students_book_pg58-59-139_family_secrets_modal_verbs_should_ought_neednt_practice.pdf smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Market Leader 3rd Intermediate Unit 10 Ethics Case study - Principles or profit pg 102 background reading market_leader_3rd_intermediate_course_book_pg102-103_case_study_principles_or_profit_ethics.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook ✓ it's a good idea 'd is the contracted form of [would | had] ✓ had You needn't have done that [you did it but it was not necessary | you did it but it wasn't a good idea] ✓ it was not necessary pg 57 ex 5 A grammar pg 57 ex 5 B grammar ]]> active textbook set for homework pg 57 ex 7 practice Family secrets Functional language: Elision T / Cl read out the following /'tel 'him wɔt əd 'hæpənd/ - Tell him what had happened find examples of elision - had /həd/ | weak form /əd/ pg 57 ex 6 listening speak_out/speak_out_advanced/speak_out_advanced_audio_cd01/speak_out_advanced_audio_cd01_29.ogg pg 57 ex 7 practice pg 57 ex 8 speaking ]]> active textbook ✓ could help recover your reputation after some allegations of being too profit oriented ✓ may afford this kind of publicity if well established (...) pg 102 background reading T / Cl Can you take the risk of testing a new drug in Africa? 〆reliable clinical results call for expensive infrastructure perhaps not available locally ✓ kill two birds with one stone 〆might attract attention of human rights activists 〆target patients won't be future buyers, only NGOs and governments ]]> active textbook tmp_pdf/market_leader_3rd_intermediate_course_book_pg102-103_case_study_principles_or_profit_ethics.pdf market_leader/market_leader_3rd_intermediate/market_leader_3rd_intermediate_audio_cd02/market_leader_3rd_intermediate_audio_cd02_031.ogg T / Cl What would you do if you were a shareholder: only make profit or also try to support more ethical decisions? ✓ find more partners to reach a morally satisfactory outcome ]]> active textbook 〆could be fined if found to have withheld evidence of side effects ✓ make a press release to be clear about its mission statement ✓ avoid animal testing at any cost → don't pay lip service if you can't afford to hold your promises ≠ always put principles before profits pg 103 discussion topics for the management meeting T / Cl What are the main areas of concern? What is at stake: testing on people, animals, or finding long-term financial support? 〆potential partners & stakeholders won't want to run the risk of being sued for testing ✓ diligently observe local regulation for introducing new drugs in the market → finding long-term financial support = priority Can licensing be an alternative form of financing production & sales? ✓ ask a 3rd party pharmaceutical group to manufacture & sell if you can't afford to do so yourself = reminiscent of outsourcing & franchising → focus on R&D 〆very long ROI means they need to sell as much as possible while the product is still licensed... pg 103 task 1 2 → use agenda to address issues ]]> 3 Items on the management meeting agenda active edit_ol_qa_writing edit_ol_qa prep_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png River blindness ✓ promising results → impact of image on reputation PX200 drug for treating heart disease ✓ final stages of development 〆severe breathing difficulties → ethical decision New dieting product 〆may involve animal testing ✓ opportunity to continue or abandon animal testing altogether → ethical decision off one's chest = told to someone and so not bothering you any more; not making you feel worried or upset, because you have talked about it furtive /'fə:tiv/ = (disapproving) behaving in a way that shows that you want to keep sth secret and do not want to be noticed to dare = to have the courage to do sth compelled = forced to to turn a blind eye to = to refuse to acknowledge; not to take into consideration; to pretend not to see sth; to ignore to come to your senses = to think clearly; behave as usual or as you should; act sensibly; to become conscious again; wake up to fix up ~ a meeting) = to make arrangements for to withdraw ~ sth (from sth) = to stop giving or offering sth to sb to live up to = to satisfy; meet the requirements or expectations of to suffer = ~ (from sth) | ~ (for sth) to be badly affected by a disease, pain, sadness, a lack of sth, etc; to experience sth unpleasant, such as injury, defeat or loss to cure ~ sb (of sth) = to make a person or an animal healthy again after an illness to withhold = to refuse to give sth to sb reluctant ~ (to do sth) = hesitating before doing sth because you do not want to do it or because you are not sure that it is the right thing to do severe = extremely bad or serious to kill two birds with one stone = to succeed in doing two things by only one action will be am in the box shelter | cage I would had better not forget to repeat English words ]]> 20230427 10:10-11:30 2 active Keeping secrets (1/2) By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Speak Out Advanced pg 56 ex 2 A reading The lost art of keeping secrets speak_out_advanced_students_book_pg58-59-139_family_secrets_modal_verbs_should_ought_neednt_practice.pdf smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Market Leader 3rd Intermediate Unit 10 Ethics Case study - Principles or profit pg 102 background reading market_leader_3rd_intermediate_course_book_pg102-103_case_study_principles_or_profit_ethics.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> Speak Out C1 active textbook tmp_pdf/speak_out_advanced_students_book_pg58-59-139_family_secrets_modal_verbs_should_ought_neednt_practice.pdf ✓ to make a surprise ✓ to protect people ✓ to avoid problems pg 56 ex 1 speaking pg 56 ex 2 A reading The lost art of keeping secrets pg 56 ex 2 B C listening speak_out/speak_out_advanced/speak_out_advanced_audio_cd01/speak_out_advanced_audio_cd01_28.ogg ]]> active textbook ✓ when your colleague is going to be promoted / made redundant? pg 56 ex 3 A B vocab pg 56 ex 4 speaking ]]> confessional = (of speech or writing) in which a person reveals private thoughts or admits to past incidents, especially ones about which they feel ashamed or embarrassed to divulge /di'vəldʒ/ = to make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret to give away = to reveal a secret to blurt out = to divulge a secret; to say sth suddenly and without thinking carefully enough innermost = being deepest within the self to spill the beans = to tell a secret to someone who is not supposed to know about it to let the cat out of the bag = to divulge to give the game away = to disclose a secret deliberately to stay / keep schtum = to remain silent, or say nothing (probably derives from the German word stumm meaning silent) to make up = to come to terms, to reconcile at the drop of a hat = without waiting; immediately; promptly; whenever you have a chance to anyone I try to don't not tell anyone I forgot to write it down it ]]> 20230425 10:10-11:30 2 active Writing a letter of advice - Prioritising tasks By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Speak Out Intermediate pg 73 ex 12 A reading I have a problem speak_out_intermediate_students_book_pg71-72-73_the_people_watchers_2nd_conditional_writing_a_letter_of_advice.pdf smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Speak Out Advanced pg 56 ex 2 A reading The lost art of keeping secrets speak_out_advanced_students_book_pg58-59-139_family_secrets_modal_verbs_should_ought_neednt_practice.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook ♣ in all = in any cases ✓ There is a strong possibility pg 73 ex 11 A vocab ]]> 20230130-1907 active review 20230130-1914 active review active textbook pg 73 ex 12 A reading I have a problem pg 73 ex 12 B writing a letter of advice pg 73 ex 12 C ]]> 2 20230202 hw20230206 Role play active role_play Recycle new expressions and language. You are disappointed by your team. You are running a continuous assessment meeting to find out why they are late on schedule. → explain what priorities were not addressed, what should have been done and what needn't You needn't have considered what is neither important nor urgent! You should have set more time aside in your calendar to cover what was important. Only then could you have better understood what is urgent but not important. Finally, you would have understood what is urgent and important, and should have started with those... You are late on schedule. You are arguing about the mistakes made in your time management strategy with your manager. → explain how you would have prioritised your tasks (80/20 rule, aka Pareto Principle) You needn't have told us to consider what is not urgent nor important in the first place... We couldn't have delegated what is urgent but unimportant because we lack staff! We should have avoided competing priorities by focusing on a single goal at a time. We needn't have tried to address multiple tasks at the same time because it decreased our performance. We ought to have identified the 20% objectives that can produce 80% results and make them the priority! Pareto principle = rule which states that for many outcomes, roughly 80% of consequences come from 20% of causes. In other words, a small percentage of causes have an outsized effect performance appraisal = meeting in which an employee discusses his or her progress, aims, and needs at work with his or her manager or employer bruise = blue, brown or purple mark that appears on the skin after sb has fallen, been hit, etc; кровоподтёк; синяк (will) have problem problems ... but I don't believe in it so Children can't receive acquire social skills because they are playing games all the time From another On the other hand if you see a person one time alive once live (OR face to face) You should do something in common together They waste their money & time for on watching games At the work it he was quite a normal guy You didn't told tell us that we need needed to close end tasks on time ]]> 20230420 10:10-11:30 2 active Writing a letter of advice By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Speak Out Intermediate pg 72 ex 4 A reading Pick of the month pg 72 ex 4 B pg 72 ex 6 practice speak_out_intermediate_students_book_pg71-72-73_the_people_watchers_2nd_conditional_writing_a_letter_of_advice.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook ✓ Game of Thrones - American fantasy drama television series created by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss for HBO ✓ Black mirror - each series has a different plot (...) What film(s) would you recommend watching this month (on Netflix)? ✓ The Witcher - Geralt, a mutated monster hunter, struggles to find his place in a world in which people often prove more wicked than beasts (...) → What is your pick for an evening with friends? Can you recommend anything which is easy on the eye? ✓ Wednesday - sitcom (...) pg 72 ex 4 A reading Pick of the month ]]> 20210320-0857 Second conditional active grammar active textbook see pg 138 2nd conditional set for homework pg 139 ex 1 2 conditional ]]> active textbook tmp_pdf/speak_out_intermediate_students_book_pg71-72-73_the_people_watchers_2nd_conditional_writing_a_letter_of_advice.pdf pg 72 ex 7 A practice pg 72 ex 8 A B speaking ]]> 1 Modal verbs active decks deck_of_phrases_modal_verbs_b202.csv active textbook ✓ ask friends, colleagues ✓ read forums ✓ pay a lawyer pg 73 ex 9 speaking pg 73 ex 10 A B reading pg 73 ex 10 C pg 73 ex 10 D ]]> pick = very good choice easy on the eye = easy or pleasant to look at to swindle ~ sb (out of sth) | ~ sth (out of sb) = to cheat sb in order to get sth, especially money, from them to borrow ~ (sth) (from sb/sth) = to take money from a person or bank and agree to pay it back to them at a later time to lend ~ sth (to sb) | ~ (sb) sth = (of a bank or financial institution) to give money to sb on condition that they pay it back over a period of time and pay interest on it guarantor = (formal or law) a person who agrees to be responsible for sb or for making sure that sth happens or is done collateral = (finance) property or sth valuable that you promise to give to sb if you cannot pay back money that you borrow sports betting /ˈbetɪŋ/ = activity of predicting sports results and placing a wager on the outcome could should behave ...a place where it could be stayed parked for a long time Who would you work for if you didn't work for our company? In case when we don't know what to do ]]> 20230418 10:10-11:30 2 active People watching Picking, choosing, selecting Giving good and bad news By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Speak Out Intermediate pg 71 ex 1 B reading The people watchers pg 71 ex 2 A B reading for detail speak_out_intermediate_students_book_pg71-72-73_the_people_watchers_2nd_conditional_writing_a_letter_of_advice.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> 4 Writing an essay in teams 20230413 hw20230418 pix/icons8-training-100_white.png discourse markers → share the link to your google doc (in edit mode!) Work in pairs or groups of 3 people. ]]> Speak Out B1 active textbook Egg tapping, or also known as egg fight, egg knocking, egg pacqueing (hybrid word < Pâques = French for Easter + English suffix -ing, pronounced "pocking"), egg boxing, egg picking, egg chucking, egg wars, [1] or egg jarping is a traditional Easter game. In English folk traditions, the game has variously been known as "shackling", "jarping" or "dumping".[2] The rule of the game is simple. One holds a hard-boiled egg and taps the egg of another participant with one's own egg intending to break the other's, without breaking one's own. As with any other game, it has been a subject of cheating; eggs with cement, alabaster and even marble cores have been reported. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egg_tapping Blessing of the Easter baskets Basket containing the foods traditionally forbidden to consume during Lent (meat, eggs, and dairy products), that is blessed by a priest for breaking the Lenten fast. This continues to be normative in Eastern Christianity and Easter baskets are typically blessed before the midnight service on Holy Saturday, with their contents being consumed at the feast after the service.[2] In parts Western Christianity, emphasis is placed on making a Lenten sacrifice (giving up pleasures such as chocolate and cookies) rather than the traditional abstinence from meat, dairy products, and wine (though a few congregations have revived this practice);[A][5] as such, in countries of the Western world such as the United States, Easter baskets are filled with Easter eggs and sweets after having abstained from them during Lent https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter_basket ]]> active textbook ✓ how to behave or not behave in a given situation ✓ how to sell or convince people → understanding people's psychology Why do people wear sunglasses in the underground? ✓ to look fashionable ✓ to feel more confident ✓ to hide pg 71 ex 1 A speaking pg 71 ex 1 B reading The people watchers pg 71 ex 2 A B reading T / Cl Have you ever used the 'foot-in-the-door technique? When? Was it successful? = begin with a small favour and then build up instead of asking for sth big 〆feels like cheating, misleading people → better explain from the start? Do you always trust professionals (plumbers, electricians, taxi drivers...)? 〆probably not any more ✓ people are less gullible nowadays → always get a second opinion Whom do you ask for advice? ✓ people who have been recommended to you ✓ professionals with positive reviews in relevant web-site ✓ double-check endorsements (...) Lexical material: Verb-noun collocations pg 71 ex 3 A vocab pg 71 ex 3 B speaking ]]> 20210320-0857 Second conditional active grammar 20210208-1914 active review people watching | crowd watching = act of observing people and their interactions, usually without their knowledge. It involves picking up on idiosyncrasies to try to guess at another person's story. This includes speech in action, relationship interactions, body language, expressions, clothing and activities. Eavesdropping may accompany the activity, though is not required. It is a casual activity, used for relaxation or inspiration for characters or characters' mannerisms in their own creative works. It should also not be confused with street photography; while the street photographer necessarily does people-watching, they do so for the purpose of taking photographs of the people for art and documentary purposes involved = taking part in sth; being part of sth or connected with sth to hold a sale = to sell sth cheaply foot in the door technique = to start small and increase the size of your requests funny fun You can know learn about some habits How What do you think? People should understand for what they are doing this for ]]> 20230413 10:10-11:30 2 active Advantages & disadvantages essay By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Speak Out Intermediate Writing - Advantages & disadvantages essay pg 58 ex 8 B vocab speak_out_intermediate_students_book_pg58_advantages_and_disadvantages_essay_discourse_markers.pdf smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. discourse_markers_mindmap.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook
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]]> 1 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Discourse markers A2 - B1 hw20221107 active deck_shuffled_lines_valign deck_shuffled_lines_halign shuffled_boxes prep_deck_shuffled_lines_halign in order to finish the project → expressing a purpose / result]]> expressing a cause expressing a purpose / result expressing a contradiction adding an argument emphasising considering all aspects ]]> expressing a cause because as According to (+ noun phrase) As a result of (+ noun phrase) expressing a contradiction although (+ clause) however expressing a purpose / result so therefore as a result (+ clause) in order to (+ infinitive) adding an argument What's more (+ clause) In addition emphasising What is important is that (cleft sentence) The interesting thing is that considering all aspects Taking into account (+ noun phrase) ]]> 2 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Discourse markers B2 hw20221107_02 active deck_shuffled_lines_valign deck_shuffled_lines_halign shuffled_boxes prep_deck_shuffled_lines_halign in order to finish the project → expressing a purpose / result]]> expressing a cause expressing a purpose / result expressing a contradiction adding an argument considering all aspects ]]> expressing a cause since as Following In accordance with (Given the current situation) expressing a purpose / result Consequently expressing a contradiction though in spite of while yet still nevertheless Having said that adding an argument Moreover considering all aspects To put it in a nutshell Bearing in mind (Having said that) Given the current situation ]]> active textbook pg 58 ex 8 B vocab pg 58 ex 9 writing - advantages & disadvantages T / Cl speaking → discuss advantages & disadvantages of a new technology, machine or device → use guidelines → practise discourse markers ]]> 1 Clever kitchens active move_html5_video cleverkitchen_compact_design_for_city_living.mp4 3 Clever kitchens active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Clever Kitchen - interior designing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSNI8w1orxk ]]> What role does the kitchen play in your family? At work? ✓ not only dine together ✓ to chill out & have a coffee break with colleagues ✓ to catch up with the news, gossips = informal location for socialising to catch up with = to make up work that was missed due to absence at a later point gossip = informal talk or stories about other people's private lives, that may be unkind or not true What should your ideal kitchen look like? ✓ cook food for you remotely ✓ inform you of groceries to buy IOE = internet of things What are the advantages of this design? ✓ compact ✓ modern ✓ convenient ✓ well-equipped What are the disadvantages of this concept? 〆expensive 〆not equipped for preparing big Xmas dinners or birthdays 〆probably more for DINKS 〆tiny fridge DINKS = double income, no kids Would you buy such a design? What would you change or add to its design? 〆would prefer an island design in the middle of the room 4 Writing an essay in teams 20230413 hw20230418 Preparing & writing an essay in teams pix/icons8-training-100_white.png active prep_2columns_2qa edit_2columns_2qa discourse markers → share the link to your google doc (in edit mode!) Work in pairs or groups of 3 people. ]]> → prepare 2 parts each (decide in advance who will do what) → share your parts in a googledocs / yandexdocs (with editing permissions) → list 3-5 bullet points for each part (individual work) → practise discourse markers in groups (in breakout rooms to check your essay's cohesiveness) → make sure your points are grammatically balanced (peer review) → drill signposting & transitions from one part to the other ]]> part 1 - Introduction
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]]> owing to = because of following (+ noun phrase) = as a result of to bring about = to result in to give rise to = to result in to put it in a nutshell = to sum up with a view to (+ gerund) = in order to however = used to introduce a statement that contrasts with sth that has just been said; but yet = in spite of what has just been said in spite of (+ noun phrase) = although despite (+ noun phrase) = although nevertheless = in spite of sth that you have just mentioned nonetheless = in spite of this fact having said that = despite what has just been said whereas = used to compare or contrast two facts; in contrast or comparison with the fact that; although; in spite of the fact that while = although; in spite of the fact that bearing in mind = remembering and considering something when making a decision or before taking action to catch up with = to make up work that was missed due to absence at a later point gossip = informal talk or stories about other people's private lives, that may be unkind or not true DINKS = double income, no kids don't cook haven't been cooking for about 2 years It's mainly for eat eating I need ot roll spin this kitchen (unit) I don't like it too either You feel yourself like a barman All our entertainment was at in the kitchen I will present to you explain advantages ]]> 20230411 10:10-11:30 2 active Drafting an essay By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Speak Out Intermediate Writing - Advantages & disadvantages essay pg 58 ex 8 A vocab (discourse markers) speak_out_intermediate_students_book_pg58_advantages_and_disadvantages_essay_discourse_markers.pdf smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. discourse_markers_mindmap.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> Speak Out B1 active textbook 〆probably not → feel socially isolated Have you ever tried going on holiday without your laptop or a tablet? What happened? 〆couldn't transfer all photos 〆couldn't check opening times of museums 〆couldn't book flights, hotels... pg 58 ex 7 A discussion pg 58 ex 7 B reading pg 58 ex 7 C D vocab ]]> 1 Drafting an essay hw20230329 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png active deck_shuffled_lines_halign prep_deck_shuffled_lines_halign ]]> INTRODUCTION closed question: Do we need technology? open question: Why? How can technology improve our life? And what's the problem with our technologies? technology in our life <-> How do we make use of use of engineering & sciences on a daily basis? (Do we really need technologies?) How can they improve our life? We'll focus on the advantages & drawbacks, as well as threats related to AI. TRANSITION: To begin with, we'll look into the pros of technology. PART 1: Arguments for / in favour of / Pros Thesis We can't live w/o technology because... . world is changing everyday . to solve problems . life easier examples . daily finances . health care . labour environ-t TRANSITION: We have seen why technology is useful in our life. On the other hand, there are many arguments against. PART 2: Arguments against / Cons Anti-thesis Indeed, Technology both solves AND generates problems examples . weapons . global warming . pollution . surveillance PART 3: threats related to AI example: EU ban on chat GPT To sum up | I'd like to conclude by saying that... CONCLUSION Technology is the greatest thing in life! But do we really need AI? ]]> to outweigh = to be greater or more important than sth to sort out = to arrange or order by classes or categories 20230406 10:10-11:30 2 active Managing a discussion By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Speak Out Intermediate Unit 4.3 That's a good idea pg 51 ex 4 A vocab pg 51 ex 5 A vocab speak_out_intermediate_students_book_pg50-51_that_s_a_good_idea_the_apprentice_reaching_agreement.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> 1 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Discourse markers A2 - B1 hw20221107 active deck_shuffled_lines_valign deck_shuffled_lines_halign shuffled_boxes prep_deck_shuffled_lines_halign in order to finish the project → expressing a purpose / result]]> expressing a cause expressing a purpose / result expressing a contradiction adding an argument emphasising considering all aspects ]]> expressing a cause because as According to (+ noun phrase) As a result of (+ noun phrase) expressing a contradiction although (+ clause) however expressing a purpose / result so therefore as a result (+ clause) in order to (+ infinitive) adding an argument What's more (+ clause) In addition emphasising What is important is that (cleft sentence) The interesting thing is that considering all aspects Taking into account (+ noun phrase) ]]> 2 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Discourse markers B2 hw20221107_02 active deck_shuffled_lines_valign deck_shuffled_lines_halign shuffled_boxes prep_deck_shuffled_lines_halign in order to finish the project → expressing a purpose / result]]> expressing a cause expressing a purpose / result expressing a contradiction adding an argument considering all aspects ]]> expressing a cause since as Following In accordance with (Given the current situation) expressing a purpose / result Consequently expressing a contradiction though in spite of while yet still nevertheless Having said that adding an argument Moreover considering all aspects To put it in a nutshell Bearing in mind (Having said that) Given the current situation ]]> 3 Fixed expressions active Put the words in the correct order. shuffled_boxes active textbook pg 51 ex 4 B listening speak_out/speak_out_intermediate/speak_out_intermediate_audio_cd01/speak_out_intermediate_audio_cd01_32.ogg ]]> active textbook ✓ First of all pg 51 ex 5 A vocab pg 51 ex 5 B listening speak_out/speak_out_intermediate/speak_out_intermediate_audio_cd01/speak_out_intermediate_audio_cd01_33.ogg pg 51 ex 6 vocab T / Cl Do you think tourism is well developed in the Russian Federation? (...) How would you promote tourism? (...) pg 51 ex 7 A speaking role play → use expressions from pg 51 ex 3 5 The way I see things, Russia has plenty of opportunities for sports tourism I suggest we focus on themed tourism too because... I'm not sure that eco-tourism is a good idea in Russia because logistics are expensive (...) ]]> owing to = because of following (+ noun phrase) = as a result of to bring about = to result in to give rise to = to result in to put it in a nutshell = to sum up with a view to (+ gerund) = in order to however = used to introduce a statement that contrasts with sth that has just been said; but yet = in spite of what has just been said in spite of (+ noun phrase) = although despite (+ noun phrase) = although nevertheless = in spite of sth that you have just mentioned nonetheless = in spite of this fact having said that = despite what has just been said whereas = used to compare or contrast two facts; in contrast or comparison with the fact that; although; in spite of the fact that while = although; in spite of the fact that bearing in mind = remembering and considering something when making a decision or before taking action to recap (on sth) | ~ sth = to repeat or give a summary of what has already been said, decided, etc themed /'θi:md/ = (of an event or a place of entertainment) designed to reflect a particular subject or period of history Nevertheless we made a good profit last year, nevertheless we couldn't afford ourselves ... I have came come (arrived) though my car has broken broke down In spite of we made making a good profit last year, we can afford to buy... We can sell our products by on the Internet The company is no needs doesn't need an office And... what I forget have I forgotten anything? ]]> 20230404 10:10-11:30 2 active Reaching an agreement Managing a discussion By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Speak Out Intermediate Unit 4.2 Dream job pg 48 ex 6 A practice speak_out_intermediate_students_book_pg46-47-48_dream_job_used_to_strong_adjectives.pdf (optional homework) icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Writing pg 49 ex 11 writing a cover letter You want to apply to the (possibly fictional) company of your dreams. → explain why you are the best candidate → describe your past experiences → practise 'used to / would' Paste your assignment in a Googledoc. (send the link to your google doc (in edit mode!) Rescheduled from previous lesson smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Speak Out Intermediate Unit 4.3 That's a good idea pg 50 ex 1 A reading The apprentice speak_out_intermediate_students_book_pg50-51_that_s_a_good_idea_the_apprentice_reaching_agreement.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook ✓ an apprentice pg 50 ex 1 A reading The apprentice T / Cl Have you ever had to compete with your own team to get promoted? (...) Lexical material: Business pg 50 ex 1 B vocab pg 50 ex 1 C speaking ]]> active textbook tmp_pdf/speak_out_intermediate_students_book_pg50-51_that_s_a_good_idea_the_apprentice_reaching_agreement.pdf ✓ differentiate your services ✓ focus on specific needs & clients → invest in target marketing pg 50 ex 2 A B listening speak_out/speak_out_intermediate/speak_out_intermediate_audio_cd01/speak_out_intermediate_audio_cd01_31.ogg pg 51 ex 3 table see pg 134 language bank - reaching an agreement ]]> distraction = thing that takes your attention away from what you are doing or thinking about contestant = person who takes part in a contest or competition apprentice = young person who works for an employer for a fixed period of time in order to learn the particular skills needed in their job intern = advanced student of medicine, whose training is nearly finished and who is working in a hospital to get further practical experience; student or new graduate who is getting practical experience in a job, for example during the summer holiday in on the a programme like this Not all can afford yourself to live on a small island ]]> 20230330 10:10-11:30 2 active Applying for your dream job Childhood dreams By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print & illustrate the following mindmap in your own way (use colours, symbols, etc) http://www.ictnle.com/mindmaps/used_to_would_will_mindmap.pdf smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Speak Out Intermediate Unit 4.2 Dream job pg 47 ex 3 vocab pg 48 ex 5 A B reading speak_out_intermediate_students_book_pg46-47-48_dream_job_used_to_strong_adjectives.pdf smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Speak Out Intermediate Unit 4.3 That's a good idea pg 50 ex 1 A reading The apprentice speak_out_intermediate_students_book_pg50-51_that_s_a_good_idea_the_apprentice_reaching_agreement.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook Describing past habits (used to / would) set for homework pg 48 ex 6 A practice pg 48 ex 6 B C practice pg 48 ex 7 speaking → practise 'used to / would' from pg 48 ex 5 B rules 1, 2, 3 ]]> active textbook = person whose job is to take care of a building such as a school or a block of flats or an apartment building Would you like to work on this island? 〆would get bored after 10 days ✓ if when you were younger you would go under-water diving on a regular basis ✓ provided you used to swim a lot in the past pg 49 ex 8 reading (advertisement) Paradise Island caretaker T / Cl How would you check if the caretaker works properly? ✓ give deadlines for completing the web-site, stories, etc ✓ review descriptions in the weblog (...) Functional language: Writing a cover letter pg 49 ex 9 A B reading Lexical material: Applying for a job pg 49 ex 9 C vocab pg 49 ex 10 organising ideas set for homework pg 49 ex 11 writing a cover letter ]]> heavy heart = feeling of being weighed down with sorrow; unhappiness ravishing = extremely beautiful, gorgeous; обаятельный caretaker = person whose job is to take care of a building such as a school or a block of flats or an apartment building came went to university We have a table at on the first (first= AmEn | ground = BrEn) floor I don't join haven't joined the chess club yet We have very many teams I'm interesting interested in it too In compare comparison with this job... Most of them is are working We are not the kind of person people who are really ready to go to apply for this job I used to go to the fitness ]]> dreamt /'dremt/ since /'sins/ 20230328 10:10-11:30 2 active Describing your dream job By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Speak Out Upper Intermediate pg 13 ex 9 A grammar speak_out_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg11-3_have_never_seen_star_wars_present_perfect_vs_past_simple.pdf smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Speak Out Intermediate Unit 4.2 Dream job speak_out_intermediate_students_book_pg46-47-48_dream_job_used_to_strong_adjectives.pdf quarterly test Quarterly test results Sergey Future forms B2 02 Modal verbs Past and present habits B2 03 Mixed conditionals type 1 and type 2 (unreal situations) B2 03 Risk management B2 02 Presentations B1 02 Presentations B1 03 Writing Total 68% Yaroslav K Future forms B2 02 Modal verbs Past and present habits B2 03 Mixed conditionals type 1 and type 2 (unreal situations) B2 03 Risk management B2 02 Presentations B1 02 Presentations B1 03 Writing Total 73% Yan Future forms B2 02 Modal verbs Past and present habits B2 03 Mixed conditionals type 1 and type 2 (unreal situations) B2 03 Risk management B2 02 Presentations B1 02 Presentations B1 03 Writing Total 73% zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> quarterly_test_kasperskygroup148_20230314.xml Quarterly test active quarterly_test_feedback quarterly_test active textbook tmp_pdf/speak_out_intermediate_students_book_pg46-47-48_dream_job_used_to_strong_adjectives.pdf pg 47 ex 2 A B C listening speak_out/speak_out_intermediate/speak_out_intermediate_audio_cd01/speak_out_intermediate_audio_cd01_28.ogg Lexical material: Strong adjectives (non-gradable) T / Cl Traffic jams in Moscow are [very | absolutely] awful awful = non gradable (strong) adjective ✓ absolutely → used only for emphasis set for homework pg 47 ex 3 vocab set for homework pg 47 ex 4 A vocab pg 47 ex 4 B C listening speak_out_intermediate_audio_cd01_29.ogg ]]> 20200424-1620 Past and present habits (used to vs will) active grammar active textbook used to - would - will mindmap smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print & illustrate the following mindmap in your own way (use colours, symbols, etc) http://www.ictnle.com/mindmaps/used_to_would_will_mindmap.pdf ]]> modelling = work of a fashion model winemaker = someone who makes wine restaurant critic = person who expresses opinions about the good and bad qualities of restaurants to put on weight = to increase one's body weight willing = ready or pleased to help and not needing to be persuaded; done or given in an enthusiastic way crew = people working on a ship, plane, etc countdown = action of counting seconds backwards to zero, for example before a spacecraft is launched to blast off = to begin ascending from the ground under rocket power snorkel = breathing-tube for an underwater swimmer recipient = a person who receives sth at your earliest convenience = as soon as you have the opportunity ASAP = as soon as possible proven ability = tested and shown to be true; beyond doubt hands-on experience = practical experience is usually children like What about your the job of your dream dreams I can't find anything as good money like paying as well as in Kaspersky She spent her whole (OR all her) day for (on) eating ]]> 20230323 10:10-11:30 2 active I've never seen star wars By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Speak Out Upper Intermediate pg 12 ex 5 C reading & vocab I've never seen star wars speak_out_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg11-3_have_never_seen_star_wars_present_perfect_vs_past_simple.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook ✓ travelling around the world ✓ swimming with dolphins Do you need to jump off a plane to have new experiences? ✓ turning over every stone doesn't have to be extreme Would you like to change a baby's nappies on a TV programme? 〆probably not... = trivial task ≠ extreme sports → not always interested in the normality of experiences... pg 12 ex 5 A reading I've never seen star wars Lexical material: Mundane, trivial & ordinary activities pg 12 ex 5 B C reading pg 12 ex 5 D speaking Grammar: Present perfect & past simple ]]> 20200212-1948 Questions with present perfect and answers with past simple active grammar 20200404-0823 Present perfect vs past simple active grammar now ----|----|----|---- 1 (2) 3 ≠ 2 points in time → past simple 2) He has worked in this company for many years Does he still work in this company? ✓ yes = 2 points in time 
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= many times so far / up to now → present perfect Time markers used with the perfect aspect: so far - yet - already - up to now - since - lately - over the last fortnight (...) Time markers used with the past simple: ago - this time last week - last month - last night - earlier today (...) ]]> 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 active textbook pg 13 ex 7 A B C grammar set for homework pg 13 ex 9 A grammar ]]> 1 Role play role_play active Recycle new expressions and language. Explain how recent changes on the market have affected your business. You are pessimistic & conservative. 〆I have never seen this before. 〆It started in... when we were... 〆I had heard of this in other countries, markets... You think change is a good thing. You are optimistic & open to new solutions. ✓ I have seen it before... ✓ It's not the crisis or the technology! ✓ People have always been naturally resistant to change. ✓ We weren't happier in the past, were we?! mundane = (often disapproving) not interesting or exciting trivial = not important or serious; not worth considering to totter around = to walk or move with weak unsteady steps, especially because you are drunk or ill/sick to loathe = to hate, despise bonnet = the metal part over the front of a motor vehicle, usually covering the engine to tap into = to make use of a source of energy, knowledge, etc. that already exists recurring = coming back bricklayer = person who builds walls or buildings using bricks, especially as a job pessimistic pessimistically Our engineers can fix very several problems What can we can do with about it? We can lost lose our money It will be more safety safer Because of our competitor can pay more a greater | better salary ]]> acquire /ə'kwaiə:/ 20230321 10:10-11:30 2 active It's a first By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Speak Out Upper Intermediate pg 12 ex 5 C reading & vocab I've never seen star wars speak_out_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg11-3_have_never_seen_star_wars_present_perfect_vs_past_simple.pdf quarterly test Quarterly test results Sergey Future forms B2 02 Modal verbs Past and present habits B2 03 Mixed conditionals type 1 and type 2 (unreal situations) B2 03 Risk management B2 02 Presentations B1 02 Presentations B1 03 Writing Total 68% Yaroslav K Future forms B2 02 Modal verbs Past and present habits B2 03 Mixed conditionals type 1 and type 2 (unreal situations) B2 03 Risk management B2 02 Presentations B1 02 Presentations B1 03 Writing Total 73% zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> Speak Out B2 Unit 1.2 It's a first active textbook ✓ at a karaoke 〆terrible 〆embarrassed 〆ashamed pg 11 ex 1 speaking pg 11 ex 2 A B listening speak_out/speak_out_upper_intermediate/speak_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01/speak_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_7.ogg pg 11 ex 2 C listening speak_out/speak_out_upper_intermediate/speak_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01/speak_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_8.ogg intonation Grammar: Adjectives in ed vs ing ]]> 20191113-1654 Adjectives with ed vs ing active grammar 20231219-1714 Gradable adjectives active grammar a very an absolutely brilliant, global ∑ adverbs (modifiers) with non gradable adjectives ⇒ absolutely - really ]]> 1 Gradable & ungradable adjectives with modifiers pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png active wip xml_multi_dd_row xml_multi_dd_row xml_multi_dd very angry? ✓ I am absolutely furious! → decide if an adjective is gradable or ungradable & put it under the correct heading → find another adjective which has the same meaning & put it under the correct heading → give examples of situations when you felt these emotions → emphasise your descriptions with appropriate modifiers ]]> common modifiers very | really | extremely + gradable adjective absolutely | really + non gradable adjective ]]> 40 10 left 1;2;3;4;5;6;7;8;9;10;11 12;13;14;15;16;17;18;19;20;21;22 active textbook ]]> 1 Gradable & ungradable adjectives with modifiers Describing feelings with gradable & ungradable adjectives and modifiers active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png When did you last feel really embarrassed? Why? 〆someone ignored you when you were asking a question 〆you forgot your wife's birthday What are you absolutely thrilled about? ✓ skiing Are there any actresses you find absolutely gorgeous? ✓ Marilyn Monroe awkward /'ɔkwə:d/ = making you feel embarrassed; not convenient relieved = feeling happy because sth unpleasant has stopped or has not happened; showing this reins (to pull on ~) = long, narrow, leather band that is fastened around a horse's neck and is held by the rider in order to control the horse flat-pack furniture = piece of furniture that is sold in pieces in a flat box and that you have to build / construct yourself to rate ~ sb/sth (as) sth | ~ as sth = to have or think that sb/sth has a particular level of quality, value, etc to leave no stone unturned = to try in every way; miss no chance; do everything possible thrilled (about / at / with sth) = very excited and pleased appreciative to you thankful for your help I always feel myself embarrassed Did you construct build | put up a piece of furniture from zero scratch? He sang above in front of 20 people ]]> karaoke /,keri:'əuki:/ 20230316 10:10-11:30 2 active From passive housing to living off-the-grid (in an earthship) By the end of this session you will have studied Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w (annotate the pdf or attach a docx file with your answers) → send back by e-mail by Friday 20230317 → time allowed: 60min quarterly_test_kasperskygroup148_20230314.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> 1 Lead in active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png If money wasn't a problem, why would you live far from big towns? ✓ to achieve a better work life balance ✓ to avoid pollution work life balance What are the pros & cons of living in a flat, a town house, and a country house in Russia (a.k.a dacha)? ✓ warm & comfy flats ✓ shorter commute to work ✓ easy shopping & access to groceries 〆noisy neighbours 〆traffic jams → location is key commute = journey that a person makes when they commute to work How can you save on the electricity bills & heating costs of an individual house in a cold climate like Russia? ✓ use a stove to burn pellets ✓ be connected to the natural gas network stove = piece of equipment that can burn various fuels and is used for heating rooms pellet = small hard ball of any substance, often of soft material that has become hard active textbook 1 Passive housing active move_html5_video passive_house_explained_in_90_seconds_casrjyhzb1m.mp4 2 Passive housing active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Passive House Explained in 90 Seconds http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CasrjYhZB1M
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]]> How is an earthship built? What are its key concepts? ✓ passive solar earth shelter ✓ made of both natural and upcycled materials ✓ designed with thermal mass construction ✓ feature natural cross-ventilation to regulate indoor temperature ✓ people with little building knowledge can construct them thanks to simple designs ✓ the structure needs to provide everything for its inhabitants to survive: shelter power waste management water food What are the advantages of living in an earthship? ✓ sustainable, modern living ✓ cost effective because off-the-grid off-the-grid = system and lifestyle designed to help people function without the support of remote infrastructure, such as an electrical grid What are the disadvantages of living in an earthship? 〆might run out of electricity after a series of cloudy days 〆water filters need changing regularly 〆maintenance can be expensive 4 Sustainable housing active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png earthbridge example
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]]> Would you like to take part in the government programme to promote the development of regions 'Own a hectar of land'? Would you like to live off-the-grid? ✓ likely better work life balance ✓ more people are now used to working remotely ✓ isolation isn't an obstacle thanks to widespread 3/4G coverage & access to the internet ✓ small communities of IT, fintech & freelance consultants are mushrooming in the suburbs of greater towns ✓ access to schools for children remains the main hurdle off-the-grid = system and lifestyle designed to help people function without the support of remote infrastructure, such as an electrical grid hurdle = problem or difficulty that must be solved or dealt with before you can achieve sth If you could go back in time, would you still choose living in a flat, or would you buy a house in the suburbs? commute = journey that a person makes when they commute to work stove = piece of equipment that can burn various fuels and is used for heating rooms pellet = small hard ball of any substance, often of soft material that has become hard prerequisite = something that must exist or happen before sth else can happen or be done stale = (of air, smoke, etc.) no longer fresh; smelling unpleasant hurdle = problem or difficulty that must be solved or dealt with before you can achieve sth biomass energy = type of fuel whose energy is derived from biological carbon fixation. Biofuels include fuels derived from biomass conversion, as well as solid biomass, liquid fuels and various biogases. geothermal energy = energy derived from the heat in the interior of the earth tidal energy = form of hydropower that converts the energy of tides into useful forms of power - mainly electricity. wind turbine = device that converts kinetic energy from the wind into mechanical energy primary sector = any industry involved in the extraction and production of raw materials, such as farming, logging, hunting, fishing, and mining. The primary sector tends to make up a larger portion of the economy in developing countries than it does in developed countries secondary sector = economic sector in the three-sector theory which describes the role of manufacturing. It encompasses the industries which produce a finished, usable product or are involved in construction. This sector generally takes the output of the primary sector (i.e. raw materials) and creates finished goods suitable for use by other businesses, for export, or for sale to domestic consumers (via distribution through the tertiary sector). Many of these industries consume large quantities of energy and require factories and machinery tertiary sector = the area of industry that deals with services rather than materials or goods amenities = things that make you comfortable and at ease premises = building and land near to it that a business owns or uses real estate = property in the form of land or buildings retrofitting = addition of new technology or features to older systems earthship = brand of passive solar earth shelter that is made of both natural and upcycled materials such as earth-packed tires, pioneered by architect Michael Reynolds. The name is based on the idea of a ship or a space ship. Both of those structures need to provide everything for their inhabitants to survive: shelter, power, waste management, water, and food. Are intended to be "off-the-grid-ready" homes, with minimal reliance on public utilities and fossil fuels. They are constructed to use available natural resources, especially energy from the sun and rain water. They are designed with thermal mass construction and natural cross-ventilation to regulate indoor temperature. The designs are intentionally uncomplicated and mainly single-story, so that people with little building knowledge can construct them off-the-grid = system and lifestyle designed to help people function without the support of remote infrastructure, such as an electrical grid. Off-the-grid homes aim to achieve autonomy; they do not rely on one or more of municipal water supply, sewer, gas, electrical power grid, or similar utility services. The term "off the grid" traditionally refers to the electrical grid only grey water = water which has been used at least once already. Typically it is filtered waste-water from sinks and showers. black water = water that has been used in a toilet. Earthships utilize anaerobic digestion in their septic tanks, which naturally separate solid waste. The black water is used in concrete cells containing plants, separate from the grey water plants in the greenhouse; it may also be used in exterior planters. Studies on the safety of growing food plants in a black water system show low levels of E. coli bacteria. It is not recommended to plant edibles in black water can could solve this problem What is are the pluses of city life? I like to work with my colleagues not remotely on site It can be very easy gasificated easily gasified It's a forbidden prohibitive price It can take cost a lot of money It remembers reminds me of a time in the dacha when... ]]> 20230314 10:10-11:30 2 active DreamRunners By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Speak Out Advanced Getting away from it all - participle clauses pg 84 ex 8 practice speak_out_advanced_students_book_pg83-4_141-2_getting_away_from_it_all_relaxing_participle_clauses_practice.pdf quarterly test Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w (annotate the pdf or attach a docx file with your answers) → send back by e-mail by Friday 20230317 → time allowed: 60min quarterly_test_kasperskygroup148_20230314.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> 1 Lead in Describing holidays active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Adventure]]> When do you have itchy feet? ✓ you want to travel after a long time in self isolation during covid ✓ you need a change of scenery after teleworking many months itchy feet = very strong or irresistible impulse to travel How did you spend your best holidays? ✓ with friends ✓ at the bathhouse ✓ doing some tourism & taking photos ✓ skiing ✓ swimming ✓ backpacking backpacking = outdoor recreation of carrying gear on one's back, while hiking for more than a day. It is often an extended journey,[1] and may involve camping outdoors. Hill walking is an equivalent in Britain (but this can also refer to a day walk) What problems can happen on holidays? 〆the car breaks down 〆you don't understand people 〆you lose your passport 〆someone steals your belongings 〆you run out of money 〆you hurt yourself 〆the coach/ship leaves without you to steal = to take sth from a person, shop/store, etc. without permission and without intending to return it or pay for it Why do we need holidays? 〆you feel tired after hard work 〆you are exhausted after working after hours ✓ to relax ✓ to spend quality time with your family ✓ to switch off from daily routine to switch off = to change your mind & forget about sth 2 DreamRunners active move_html5_video Thomson_Cruises_presents_DreamRunners_1_1rint5mXM.mp4 2 DreamRunners active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Thomson Cruises presents 'DreamRunners' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7kZH3yXs6Q https://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/travel/cruises/dream-runners-thomson-cruises-advert-3181497 ]]> Why are they running? ✓ they're late ✓ they need to catch their cruise which is leaving cruise = journey by sea, visiting different places, especially as a holiday What is this viral advertising about? What kind of people usually like cruises? ✓ spending holidays in a new, exciting way ✓ holiday cruises can be very active and not only for (rich) pensioners Would you travel with this holiday maker? ✓ if you could afford it, perhaps... ✓ if you are not seasick 3 Speaking active edit_2columns_2qa pix/icons8-training-100_white.png Look at this photo: would you like to go on holiday there? Try to sell a holiday destination → describe it, but don't give names → your partner has to guess Life and Culture in Yakutia, One of Russia's Coldest Regions https://mymodernmet.com/yakutia-sakha-alex-vasilyev/ ]]> example: trekking in the Yakutia region ✓ it is not very crowded ✓ there are mysterious legends about Shamans 〆there are many mosquitoes 〆the air is rather hot & difficult to breathe itchy feet = very strong or irresistible impulse to travel to switch off = to change your mind & forget about sth backpacking = outdoor recreation of carrying gear on one's back, while hiking for more than a day. It is often an extended journey,[1] and may involve camping outdoors. In North America tenting is common, where simple shelters and mountain huts, widely found in Europe, are rare. In New Zealand, hiking is called tramping and tents are used alongside a nationwide network of huts.[2] Hill walking is an equivalent in Britain (but this can also refer to a day walk), though backpackers make use of a variety of accommodation, in addition to camping to steal = to take sth from a person, shop/store, etc. without permission and without intending to return it or pay for it cruise = journey by sea, visiting different places, especially as a holiday ETD = estimated time of departure ETA = estimated tome of arrival to advertise ~ sth (as sth) = to tell the public about a product or a service in order to encourage people to buy or to use it to oversleep = to sleep longer than you wanted in at ice-skating In this year I did it again Somebody can stole steal your things like your passport Something can be changed change (OR happen) while you're staying somewhere It's become more harder It can be a bit boring way of spending of time I would try, why no not? Also you can go surfing there ]]> cruise /'kru:z/ liner /'lainə:/ two months /mʌnθs/ and NOT monthes /mʌnθʌs/ triangle /'trai,æŋgəl/ 20230309 10:10-11:30 2 active Downshifting DreamRunners By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Speak Out Advanced Getting away from it all - participle clauses pg 141 ex 1 2 Unit 7.2 past participles speak_out_advanced_students_book_pg83-4_141-2_getting_away_from_it_all_relaxing_participle_clauses_practice.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> 20190418-1837 active review grammar_participle_clauses_selection_b2_03.csv active textbook pg 84 ex 7 A B pg 84 ex 8 practice set for homework pg 84 language bank see pg 140 past participles Unit 7.2 pg 84 ex 9 B pt 3 speaking ]]> to jade = to lose interest or become bored with something or somebody; to be exhausted to hone = to develop and improve sth, especially a skill, over a period of time buster (stress ~) = person or thing that stops or gets rid of sth (e.g. stress) interesting interested in a survival course Everyone had a good impression on about it ]]> 20230307 10:10-11:30 2 active Getting away By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Speak Out Advanced Getting away from it all - participle clauses pg 83 ex 2 A B vocab speak_out_advanced_students_book_pg83-4_141-2_getting_away_from_it_all_relaxing_participle_clauses_practice.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook Thomson advert 2011 'Time for a holiday' 90' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_C6uN-VPI0 T / Cl What new arguments for going on holiday have you found in this video? (...) Speak Out Advanced Unit 7.2 Getting away from it all Lexical material: Relaxing, leisure, burning the candle at both ends T / Cl What do you do to unwind after a 12-hour stint? ✓ let your hair down pg 83 ex 1 speaking pg 83 ex 2 A B vocab Grammar: Stressing syllables in phrasal verbs & fixed expressions T / Cl Which syllable do you stress in 'I like to hang out'? to hang out ✓ out = second syllable Which syllable do you stress in 'I don't like to let my hair down at work'? to let your hair down ✓ hair = third word (adjective or noun) pg 83 ex 3 listening speak_out/speak_out_advanced/speak_out_advanced_audio_cd02/speak_out_advanced_audio_cd02_7.ogg T / Cl What is the most original way of getting away from your daily routine which you've heard of? (...) pg 83 ex 4 lead in pg 83 ex 5 ex A B C listening speak_out/speak_out_advanced/speak_out_advanced_audio_cd02/speak_out_advanced_audio_cd02_8.ogg T / Cl Practising a sport regularly♣ I can keep fit ♣ Practising a sport regularly [now | because I practise] = because I practise a sport regularly ]]> 20200122-1907 Participle clauses active grammar 20190418-1837 active review grammar_participle_clauses_selection_b2_03.csv to switch off = to stop thinking about anything to unwind = to relax (usually after work) to take your mind off sth = to stop thinking about sth (usually unpleasant); try to think of sth else to hang out = to spend your time idly or lounging about to let your hair down = to relax &amp; enjoy yourself without worrying what other people will think breather /ˈbri:ðə/ = a brief pause for rest; a short spell of exercise stint = unbroken period of time during which you do something to fishing What are do you usually do to unwind? I can't understand how it's working works ]]> 20230302 10:10-11:30 2 active Phrasal verbs (review) By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf. particles_in_phrasal_verbs_mindmap.pdf New Inside Out Upper Intermediate pg 45 ex 1 2 5 Vocab extra - phrasal verbs new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg42-3_45_smoking_separable_phrasal_verbs_w_objects.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook (...) Functional language: Particles in phrasal verbs
particles in phrasal verbs mindmap
pg 45 ex 1 2 3 Vocab extra - phrasal verbs pg 45 ex 4 Vocab extra - phrasal verbs pg 45 ex 5 Vocab extra - phrasal verbs ]]> to go on at sb = to provide negative feedback; постоянно критиковать to take sb up on sth = to accept an offer that someone has made I My kids don't wear me out my kids When did last time you last come down with flu? ]]> 20230228 10:10-11:30 2 active Giving up bad habits By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. New Inside Out Upper Intermediate icons8-reading-100.png pg 42 ex 2 reading I know it's bad... new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg42-3_45_smoking_separable_phrasal_verbs_w_objects.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook ✓ increasingly expensive ✓ electronic alternatives are now readily available ✓ collective understanding of impact on health pg 42 ex 1 2 3 reading I know it's bad... Lexical material: Phrasal verbs with objects ]]> 20200515-1541 Phrasal verbs with separable and not separable objects (transitive vs intransitive) active grammar 20210227-0943 active textbook particles in phrasal verbs mindmap smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf. particles_in_phrasal_verbs_mindmap.pdf ]]> active textbook literal / idiomatic (figurative) pg 43 ex 3 vocab - phrasal verbs T / Cl Would you feel up to giving up drinking altogether? (...) How would you shake off a bad day? (...) At what age are people usually worn out by parties? (...) pg 43 ex 1 2 speaking ]]> wip textbook (...) Functional language: Particles in phrasal verbs pg 45 ex 1 2 3 Vocab extra - phrasal verbs pg 45 ex 4 Vocab extra - phrasal verbs set for optional homework pg 45 ex 5 Vocab extra - phrasal verbs ]]> to drive away = to force to go away that's saying something = used to suggest there is evidence to be investigated muddy = not clear, confusing to flick through = to move or make sth move with sudden quick movements temptation = desire to do or have sth that you know is bad or wrong to get over sth = to recover from (not separable) to let sb down = to make sb disappointed to give up = to quit to feel up to sth = to feel strong enough to do sth to come down with sth = to become ill to put sb off = to make sb dislike sth to take after sb = to be like an older relative to take sb up on sth = to accept sth that is offered or available to wear sb out = to make sb feel very tired to take up = to begin; to resume; to accept to give in = to stop fighting or arguing and do as the other person wants; give someone his own way; stop opposing someone to let sb down = to make sb disappointed to drive sb away = make sb stop wanting to be with you to get over = to recover from to feel up to sth / doing sth = to have enough strength or will to keep up with sth = to be up to date to put sth off = to delay, make happen later to come up with = to invent to cut down on = to reduce [the consumption] of sth way hand I know it's not healthy When he feels he wants to smoke he can call to this guy ]]> 20230221 10:10-11:30 2 active Making comparisons in the affirmative and negative (me too, me neither) Dealing with embarrassing mistakes, Making comparisons (and so have you, and neither have you) By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. New Inside Out Upper Intermediate Unit 1 Impression Putting your foot in it - neither, nor pg 6 ex 2 3 vocab new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg6-7-133_so_neither_nor.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> New Inside Out Upper Intermediate B2 Unit 1 Impressions 1 Lead in Making a good, first impression active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png How do you make a good, first impression? How do you dress and behave? ✓ dress well ✓ have charming manners → wanting to be charismatic charismatic = having charisma; inspiring enthusiasm Imagine you have to meet a new business partner at a seminar: how would you describe yourself on the phone? ✓ send a selfie When did you last see a forced smile? ✓ when you were trying to apologise for an embarrassing mistake forced = not sincere, not the result of genuine emotions active textbook tmp_pdf/new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg6-7-133_so_neither_nor.pdf pg 6 ex 1 2 3 vocab Functional language: Putting your foot in it pg 6 ex 1 listening inside_out/new_inside_out_upper_intermediate/new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01/new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_5.ogg ]]> 20210226-0940 Too vs either active grammar 20210226-1001 (and) so + inversion meaning 'too' active grammar active textbook inside_out/new_inside_out_upper_intermediate/new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01/new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_5.ogg ]]> 20210226-0923 Inversion after neither/nor active grammar active textbook ]]> active textbook pg 7 ex 3 grammar extra see pg 133 ex 2 writing a response to show agreement / disagreement ]]> active textbook pg 7 ex 2 listening inside_out/new_inside_out_upper_intermediate/new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01/new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_6.ogg set for homework pg 7 ex 3 grammar extra see pg 133 ex 2 3 Functional language: Describing a person who made a big impression on you pg 7 anecdote ]]> charismatic = having charisma; inspiring enthusiasm forced = not sincere, not the result of genuine emotions firm = snow may be firm underfoot limp = uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg staring = looking at sb/sth for a long time sleek = smooth and glossy tousled = extremely disorderly husky = deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion shrill = piercing and high-pitched in sound to put your foot in it = to make an embarrassing mistake, a blunder; to lack diplomacy clean properly You have to be dressed according to the waitings expectations of your audience I speak about my tall give my height Maybe guys can say something other else I would describe the clothes I weared wore For me more remembered what is more memorable is the kind of voice I was waiting for her It was a little bit embarrassed embarrassing for me I returned lately late I'm interested in these lessons, and so do are my colleagues ]]> 20230216 10:10-11:30 2 active Case study The Lion's share (3/3) By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. In Company Upper Intermediate Case study: Cash or conscience pg 27 ex 8 speaking → prepare your arguments for & against in_company_2nd_edition_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg21-22-155-156_cash_or_conscience_the_lions_share_pitching.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook tmp_pdf/in_company_2nd_edition_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg21-22-155-156_cash_or_conscience_the_lions_share_pitching.pdf in_company/in_company_2nd_edition_upper_intermediate/in_company_2nd_edition_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01/in_company_2nd_edition_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_29.ogg







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Ulundi Township Confectionery Company

Business appeal Threat of followers (copying idea) Potential market share Circumstantial advantage Profitability Scalability Capital outlay available vs seed capital needed Proof of concept or realistic venture Team expertise (background) Social responsibility oriented Compelling exit strategy Trustworthiness ]]> 〆looks more like a local business in need of a micro loan... 〆business model is fairly easy to copy ✓ strong local community 〆very difficult market to penetrate ✓ cheap labour force will always be available ✓ probably fairly good profit margins 〆rather limited headcount but probably easily scalable 〆'will work harder' doesn't suggest an appropriate business vision ✓ very strong, social responsibility oriented project active textbook tmp_pdf/in_company_2nd_edition_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg21-22-155-156_cash_or_conscience_the_lions_share_pitching.pdf in_company/in_company_2nd_edition_upper_intermediate/in_company_2nd_edition_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01/in_company_2nd_edition_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_30.ogg







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Libu Tours

Business appeal Threat of followers (copying idea) Potential market share Circumstantial advantage Profitability Scalability Capital outlay available vs seed capital needed Proof of concept or realistic venture Team expertise (background) Social responsibility oriented Compelling exit strategy Trustworthiness ]]> ✓ quite appealing offer 〆no unusual threat from competition 〆strong competition ✓ huge market ✓ good network that is probably loyal to them ✓ may be scalable ✓ existing business & tangible assets 〆only 35% stake in return ✓ focusing on culture ← arguably socially oriented ✓ no exit strategy but probably easy to sell out to competitors (merger or acquisition) active textbook virtuous = behaving in a very good and moral way virtuous circle = recurring cycle of events, the result of each one being to increase the beneficial effect of the next afield = far away from home; to or in places that are not near tycoon = person who is successful in business or industry and has become rich and powerful baron /'bærən/ = person who owns or controls a large part of a particular industry; nobleman of the lowest rank to mastermind = to plan and direct a complicated project or activity (often one that involves a crime) status-conscious society = concerned with appearance & status promotion through word-of-mouth = communication by oral rather than written means exit strategy = solution to pay back your debt in case of business failure (slice) of the Lion's share They should fight in concurrency a competitive world According to their declaration it is... I'm ready to invest to in this project It should be the a problem for others The tourist tourism market is exist exists | is (readily) available I will look strongly on at the name (reputation) of the company If they will spend some additional money for on equipment I do not like both either of them ]]> 20230214 10:10-11:30 2 active Case study The Lion's share (2/3) By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. In Company Upper Intermediate Case study: Cash or conscience pg 27 ex 6 reading → pick a profile in_company_2nd_edition_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg21-22-155-156_cash_or_conscience_the_lions_share_pitching.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook → pick a profile ]]> active textbook tmp_pdf/in_company_2nd_edition_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg21-22-155-156_cash_or_conscience_the_lions_share_pitching.pdf in_company/in_company_2nd_edition_upper_intermediate/in_company_2nd_edition_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01/in_company_2nd_edition_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_27.ogg







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SojaGen

Business appeal Threat of followers (copying idea) Potential market share Circumstantial advantage Profitability Scalability Capital outlay available vs seed capital needed Proof of concept or realistic venture Team expertise (background) Social responsibility oriented Compelling exit strategy Trustworthiness ]]> active textbook tmp_pdf/in_company_2nd_edition_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg21-22-155-156_cash_or_conscience_the_lions_share_pitching.pdf in_company/in_company_2nd_edition_upper_intermediate/in_company_2nd_edition_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01/in_company_2nd_edition_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_28.ogg







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Elita

Business appeal Threat of followers (copying idea) Potential market share Circumstantial advantage Profitability Scalability Capital outlay available vs seed capital needed Proof of concept or realistic venture Team expertise (background) Social responsibility oriented Compelling exit strategy Trustworthiness ]]> virtuous = behaving in a very good and moral way virtuous circle = recurring cycle of events, the result of each one being to increase the beneficial effect of the next afield = far away from home; to or in places that are not near baron /'bærən/ = person who owns or controls a large part of a particular industry; nobleman of the lowest rank to mastermind = to plan and direct a complicated project or activity (often one that involves a crime) status-conscious society = concerned with appearance & status promotion through word-of-mouth = communication by oral rather than written means exit strategy = solution to pay back your debt in case of business failure many much about Argentina I don't believe to in the necessity of social networks for top executives ]]> 20230209 10:10-11:30 2 active Case study The Lion's share (1/3) By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. In Company Upper Intermediate Case study: Cash or conscience pg 26 ex 3 reading The lion's share in_company_2nd_edition_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg21-22-155-156_cash_or_conscience_the_lions_share_pitching.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> In Company B2 1 Lead in Contributing to society (corporate social responsibility) active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Imagine you are a very rich business person... Do you care how your money is invested or are you just interested in obtaining a good return? ✓ dividends are not always a priority → make this world a better place Would you mind if your money was invested in the tobacco industry? 〆might damage your reputation ✓ provided it's legal Thank you for smoking Satirical comedy follows the machinations of Big Tobacco's chief spokesman, Nick Naylor, who spins on behalf of cigarettes while trying to remain a role model for his 12-year old son https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0427944/ ]]> Can sharks have good conscience? ✓ money has no smell ✓ some profits can be donated to charity ✓ many household name polluters invest in renewable energies shark = (informal, disapproving) person who is dishonest in business, especially sb who gives bad advice and gets people to pay too much for sth house name = name that has become very well known; very popular brand Would you invest only in ethically sound companies because of your conscience? ✓ discrimination can be misleading ✓ ethical investment is hype & hypocritical hype = (informal, disapproving) advertisements and discussion on television, radio, etc. telling the public about a product and about how good or important it is Can moral aspirations depend on generations? Named generations in the Western world (Wikipedia) ]]> Millennials = aka Generation Y, described as the first global generation and the first generation that grew up in the Internet age.[13] The generation is generally marked by elevated usage of and familiarity with the Internet, mobile devices, and social media,[14] which is why they are sometimes termed digital natives active textbook tmp_pdf/in_company_2nd_edition_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg21-22-155-156_cash_or_conscience_the_lions_share_pitching.pdf pg 26 ex 3 reading The lion's share T / Cl If you have an idea, whom do you pitch for financing your start-up? ✓ business angels Who are generation 'Y' people? (...) pg 26 ex 4 listening in_company/in_company_2nd_edition_upper_intermediate/in_company_2nd_edition_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01/in_company_2nd_edition_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_26.ogg
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T / Cl Why are audience ratings dropping? ✓ shift from a (young) money-grabbing professional audience to a younger age group, the Millennium generation Y ✓ the Millennium generation Y has other aspirations, are tired of the egos, greed and sarcasm of business angels ✓ they want more socially responsible businesses Should the programme be about lions or pussy cats? 〆 should not be a 'save-the-world' show (...) What will happen if viewing figures drop further? 〆 advertising revenues will decrease 〆 will have to reschedule the show to off-peak time Should you tame the lions? ↔ make the show more socially responsible? ✓ need to address greater share of generation Y in the audience breakdown (...) pg 26 ex 5 speaking discussion set for homework pg 27 ex 6 reading → pick a profile ]]> shark = (informal, disapproving) person who is dishonest in business, especially sb who gives bad advice and gets people to pay too much for sth house name = name that has become very well known; very popular brand hype = (informal, disapproving) advertisements and discussion on television, radio, etc. telling the public about a product and about how good or important it is Millennials = aka Generation Y, described as the first global generation and the first generation that grew up in the Internet age.[13] The generation is generally marked by elevated usage of and familiarity with the Internet, mobile devices, and social media,[14] which is why they are sometimes termed digital natives to overlook = to fail to notice; ignore overwhelming /ˌəuvəˈwelmɪŋ/ = irresistible by force of numbers, influence, amount, etc conscience = moral sense of right and wrong esp. as felt by a person and affecting behaviour to fight tooth & nail = to fight with all weapons or ways of fighting as hard as possible; fiercely to tear to pieces = to destroy to tame = to make become less wild, domestic tamer = person who trains wild animals, e.g. a lion-tamer to slip in the ratings = to become less popular to lose momentum = to be slowing down money-grabbing generation = young adults who share rapacious proceedings esp. in politics and commerce, take greedily or unfairly, snatch empty-handed = without getting what you wanted; without taking sth to sb CSR = corporate social responsibility capital outlay = the amount of money that you have to spend in order to start a new business, activity [registered capital] USP = unique selling point elevator pitch = 10-second to 1-minute pitch pitch = talk or arguments used by a person trying to sell things or persuade people to do sth rhetorical = asked only to make a statement or to produce an effect rather than to get an answer of their ability to buy other things (OR They want to buy more although they could also buy something else) ]]> 20230207 10:10-11:30 2 active Off the hook By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Speak Out Upper Intermediate Unit 1.4 Off the hook pg 16 ex 2 B reading BBC Off the hook speak_out_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg16-17_off_the_hook_a_first_encounter.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> Speak Out B2 Unit 1.4 Off the hook active textbook → start afresh (free of your reputation, and perhaps of some annoying friends) e.g. Madonna as a cowgirl, disco diva, punk bubble gum pop star, erotic mistress... https://www.mtv.com/news/c59qae/madonna-legacy-madame-x-reinvention OR → build on your reputation & experience (...) pg 16 ex 1 preview pg 16 ex 2 A B reading BBC Off the hook T / Cl Would you like your mum to call you 'My little honey bear' in public? 〆probably not pg 16 ex 4 A B DVD view pg 16 ex 4 C discussion Lexical material: Being embarrassed at a first encounter T / Cl Have you ever felt embarrassed at work? ✓ on your first day when you are not really yourself ✓ feeling panicky when you have nothing to do pg 16 ex 5 A B listening speak_out/speak_out_upper_intermediate/speak_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01/speak_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_13.ogg pg 16 ex 6 A speaking pg 16 7 A B C write back set for homework - to be confirmed pg 16 ex 7 B summary ]]> to be off the hook = freed from danger or blame or obligation; out of trouble foiled = unsuccessful to foil = to stop sth from happening, especially sth illegal; to prevent sb from doing sth out of depth = unreached, deficient, short, minus, out of depth, perfunctory, neglected, wanting, lacking, insufficient will be is a new situation, I prefer... I don't became become a plumber I try to prevent meeting with avoid this kind of toxic people I try to save a keep distance with people I've just met He was the younger youngest ]]> 20230202 10:10-11:30 2 active Making enquiries (2/2) By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Speak Out Upper Intermediate Unit 1.3 I'd like to enquire pg 15 ex 4 A C vocab pg 15 ex 5 role play speak_out_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg14-15_unit1-3_making_enquiries.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> Speak Out B2 active textbook Praat: doing phonetics by computer http://www.fon.hum.uva.nl/praat/
Praat speech analysis software

sample of a male speaker's intonation answering questions during an interview intensity in green Hz (pitch) in blue
Praat speech analysis software

sample on the left features a narrow range of frequencies sample on the right features a wider range of frequencies, i.e. more intonation (in blue) Quick start either Praat object > new > record (crtl + r) or Praat object > open > read from file | long sound file select in left column object imported file | long sound file > view & edit view menu > show analysis > longest analysis 30sec editor & viewer window > pitch > show pitch editor & viewer window > intensity > show intensity ctrl + i zoom in ctrl + o zoom out tab play (visible timeline) page up go back on timeline page down go forward on timeline Priorities: - focus on pitch rather than intensity (volume) ]]> active textbook active textbook ✓ wait = to endure; to be indulgent to pg 15 ex 4 A B vocab If I'm not keeping you pg 15 ex 4 C vocab pg 15 ex 5 role play pg 15 ex 6 speaking ]]> to bear = to endure; to be indulgent to on about the advertisement Could you tell me how much does the full gym membership cost costs? Can you answer for (to) that (question)? I have the next following problem This date I put seized | entered | input by mistake It will be cost you 50 euros more I want to shift it to one postpone it by a week to future I'd really appreciate if you can could tell me more about... It can be buy bought in Russia ]]> booked /'bukt/ 20230131 10:10-11:30 2 active Making enquiries By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Speak Out Upper Intermediate Unit 1.3 I'd like to enquire pg 14 ex 1 A vocab speak_out_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg14-15_unit1-3_making_enquiries.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> Speak Out B2 active textbook ✓ it sounds more exclusive = advert pg 14 ex 1 A speaking pg 14 ex 1 B C vocab Functional language: Polite enquiries pg 14 ex 2 A B listening speak_out/speak_out_upper_intermediate/speak_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01/speak_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_11.ogg pg 14 ex 2 C listening speak_out/speak_out_upper_intermediate/speak_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01/speak_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_12.ogg ]]> wip textbook Praat: doing phonetics by computer http://www.fon.hum.uva.nl/praat/
Praat speech analysis software

sample of a male speaker's intonation answering questions during an interview intensity in green Hz (pitch) in blue
Praat speech analysis software

sample on the left features a narrow range of frequencies sample on the right features a wider range of frequencies, i.e. more intonation (in blue) Quick start either Praat object > new > record (crtl + r) or Praat object > open > read from file | long sound file select in left column object imported file | long sound file > view & edit view menu > show analysis > longest analysis 30sec editor & viewer window > pitch > show pitch editor & viewer window > intensity > show intensity ctrl + i zoom in ctrl + o zoom out tab play (visible timeline) page up go back on timeline page down go forward on timeline Priorities: - focus on pitch rather than intensity (volume) ]]> active textbook --> pg 14 ex 3 A B Making enquiries more polite ]]> 1 Making polite enquiries Making polite enquiries active shuffled_words pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png ask   I   may   (...) May   I   ask   a few questions? ]]> I'd like to enquire about (...) I was wondering if (...) Can you tell why (...) Would there be any chance of doing (...) Sorry to be difficult (...) Bear with me (...) Do you mind me asking (...) I'd be really grateful if (...) Would you mind putting that (...) awkward = making you feel embarrassed; not convenient; difficult to deal with to enquire = (rather formal) to ask sb for some information matinee = afternoon show deposit (non-refundable) = sum of money that is given as the first part of a larger payment first come, first serve = if you arrive first, you will be served first; people will be waited on in the order they come; the person who comes first will have his turn first to sign up = to put your name on a course limited run = only for a short time limited enrolment = when there is a maximum number of people (e.g. on a course) to gain = to obtain or win sth, especially sth that you need or want to bear = to endure; to be indulgent to written her holding a place for her for in a selected group I'd like to require you to me enquire about your policy for returned tickets Would there be any chance to change of changing seats? Do you mind if I'm me asking you how much... ]]> deposit /də'pɔzət/ 20230126 10:10-11:30 2 active Estimating probabilities of competing with market leaders By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. The Business 2.0 Upper Intermediate pg 41 ex 5 6 grammar the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_students_book_pg40-41_quality_passive_structures_passive_modals_have_something_done.pdf Optional homework smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English Grammar in Use Intermediate 3rd ed - Murphy Unit 46 Have something done icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png pg 92-93 ex 46.1 46.2 46.3 key to exercise Check your answers with the key at the end of the file english_grammar_in_use_intermediate_3rd_ed_murphy_cambridge_unit46_have_something_done_w_key.pdf smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. The Business Intermediate 2.0 Case study Calisto pg 98 ex 2 reading Dylan rocks instrument maker the_business_2_0_intermediate_b1_student_s_book_pg98-99_case_study_calisto.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> The Business Upper Intermediate 2.0 active textbook Feedback pg 41 ex 7 8 role play pg 115 internal auditor ✓ practise being polite ✓ use passive & modals forms pg 117 night shift supervisor ✓ suggest what should be done ✓ use modals forms ]]> The Business 2.0 B1 active textbook tmp_pdf/the_business_2_0_intermediate_b1_student_s_book_pg98-99_case_study_calisto.pdf ✓ good value for money is always attractive Can share value of a company or sales increase thanks to the charisma of the CEO? ✓ Steve Jobs ✓ Elon Musk ✓ Bill Gates (?) (...) pg 98 ex 1 discussion T / Cl How can small companies (e.g. Calisto, Reysonido) compete with a dominant market leader (e.g. Dylan)? ✓ identify market niches ✓ be different ✓ take risks (...) pg 98 ex 2 reading T / Cl How will smaller companies survive? ✓ make an alliance ✓ merge pg 99 ex 3 listening for gist the_business_mac_millan/the_business_intermediate_2_0/the_business_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd02/the_business_intermediate_2_0_u7_2.49.mp3 pg 99 ex 4 listening for details the_business_mac_millan/the_business_intermediate_2_0/the_business_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd02/the_business_intermediate_2_0_u7_2.49.mp3
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T / Cl Will you ruthlessly cut jobs? (...) pg 99 ex 5 discussion T / Cl How will you deal with redundancies if you choose option 4? ✓ hope future growth will enable recruiting some staff back Why will access to technology of Reysonido be an advantage? ✓ by acquiring Reysonido they're going to save jobs ✓ Calisto will beat IMM (...) ]]> EBIT = earnings before interest & tax ruthless = having no pity or compassion; (disapproving) (of people or their behaviour) hard and cruel; determined to get what you want and not caring if you hurt other people slick = done in a very impressive way that seems to need very little effort; (sometimes disapproving) done or made in a way that is clever and efficient but often does not seem to be sincere or lacks important ideas meteoric = becoming very successful very quickly to trumpet = to talk about sth publicly in a proud or enthusiastic way as clear like as it must be Which colour have is this water? Have been bottle lines been checked during night shifts? Any All problems must be noted (recorded) in the shift log We must avoid of using it We have to be according stick to a our budget Very expensive things stay are displayed | presented before (in front of) your eyes (OR at eye level) In common general small companies can adapt better ]]> 20230124 10:10-11:30 2 active Expressing criticism in a diplomatic way (have sth done + passive form) Expressing regrets, speculating about past events By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English Grammar in Use Intermediate 3rd ed - Murphy Unit 4 I am doing - I do - verbs of senses icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png pg 9 ex 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 key to exercise Check your answers with the key at the end of the file english_grammar_in_use_intermediate_3rd_ed_murphy_cambridge_unit4_i_am_doing_i_do_verbs_of_senses_w_key.pdf smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. The Business 2.0 Upper Intermediate pg 40 ex 2 grammar (passive) the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_students_book_pg40-41_quality_passive_structures_passive_modals_have_something_done.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> The Business Upper Intermediate 2.0 20200518-1147 Building questions (questions word order) active grammar 20211003-2135 Have something done active grammar subject + auxiliary/modal verb + object + past participle Is the agent (hairdresser) important? 〆 no → arrangement for a different person to do sth for us ✓ I have my hair cut every month by ♣my neighbour who is a butcher subject + auxiliary/modal verb + object + past participle + preposition + agent ♣ my neighbour who is a butcher = agent A hotel manager asks the customer: Will you [have served your breakfast | have your breakfast served] in your room? ✓ will you have your breakfast served = arrangement for a different person to do sth for us ... or will you have it downstairs? [arrangement | request] ≠ arrangement ✓ request, order ]]> 1 Have something done active deck_shuffled deck_shuffled_monochrome deck_of_phrases_have_something_done_b2_03.csv active textbook ]]> active textbook tmp_pdf/the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_students_book_pg40-41_quality_passive_structures_passive_modals_have_something_done.pdf the_business_mac_millan/the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0/the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01/the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01_050.ogg T / Cl How can you avoid blaming people directly? ✓ use the passive form set for homework pg 41 ex 5 passive set for homework pg 41 ex 6 grammar ]]> to mend = to repair forklift = small industrial vehicle with a power operated forked platform in front that can be inserted under loads to lift and move them skip = large open container for putting old bricks, rubbish/garbage, etc. in. The skip is then loaded on a lorry/truck and taken away stacking = placing in a vertical arrangement so that each item in a pile is resting on top of another item in the pile rack = piece of equipment, usually made of metal or wooden bars, that is used for holding things or for hanging things on pallet = heavy wooden or metal base that can be used for moving or storing goods to spot = to see or notice a person or thing, especially suddenly or when it is not easy to do so lean (manufacturing technique) = containing little excess fringe = outside boundary or surface of something fringe benefit = incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment product recall = quest by the manufacturer of a defective product to return the product (as for replacement or repair) has the camera have the camera been fixed by Friday I vote for have having skip emptied Maybe we have any a | some plan B We have only 40 euros remained left They don't spend money for on unnecessary things ]]> 20230119 10:10-11:30 2 active Avoiding blaming people directly By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson New Inside Out Advanced Verbs of senses & states pg 60 ex 4 grammar pg 60 ex 6 grammar see pg 139 ex 1 Unit 6 verbs of senses new_inside_out_advanced_students_book_pg60-139_verbs_of_the_senses.pdf smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. The Business 2.0 Upper Intermediate (have sth done) the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_students_book_pg40-41_quality_passive_structures_passive_modals_have_something_done.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook 1) A stative = ability to see 1) B dynamic = to meet sb socially 2) A stative = ability to hear 2) B dynamic = people have been telling the speaker things about the other person 3) A dynamic = consciousness of one's state of health 3) B stative = ability to feel 4) A dynamic = action of tasting 4) B stative = ability to taste set for homework pg 60 ex 6 see pg 139 ex 1 Unit 6 verbs of senses ]]> wip textbook Writing Think of your life before and during the quarantine. ✓ Describe your past habits → use 'used to ' for stative and dynamic habits e.g. I used to get up at 6am → use 'would' for dynamic actions e.g. I would drink 3 cups of coffee before going to work ✓ Describe your present habits → use present simple for thoughts and feelings e.g. Now I feel better because I get up at 7:30am → use 'will + infinitive' for present habits e.g. I will still drink 3 cups of coffee before starting telework Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: ]]> 20200325-1612 Stative verbs in continuous form active grammar 2 Role play active role_play Recycle new expressions and language. Recycle new expressions and language. Think of your life before and during the Covid quarantine. ✓ describe your past habits → use 'used to ' for stative and dynamic habits → use 'would' for dynamic actions ✓ I used to get up at 6am ✓ I would drink 3 cups of coffee before going to work Think of your life before and during the Covid quarantine. ✓ describe your present habits → use present simple for thoughts and feelings → use 'will + infinitive' for present habits ✓ Now I feel better because I get up at 7:30am ✓ I will still drink 3 cups of coffee before starting telework 20190919-1744 The passive active grammar 20210915-1555 The passive to be less direct active grammar 3 The passive active deck_shuffled deck_of_phrases_the_passive_b1_02.csv 4 The passive active deck_shuffled deck_of_phrases_the_passive_b1_03.csv active textbook set for homework pg 40 ex 2 grammar ]]> to comprise = to consist of sb/sth to entail = to involve sth that cannot be avoided; вызывать, подразумевать to envy = to wish you had the same qualities, possessions, opportunities, etc. as sb else to resemble = to look like or be similar to another person or thing is very resemble like resembles mine One of the cartons was losted lost by you (OR You have lost one of the cartons) Delivery was late because the product has had to be packed better We are not guilty of it that I have another blame to complaint for you It will be is being checked at the moment ]]> 20230117 10:10-11:30 2 active Describing senses (stative meaning) and actions (dynamic meaning) By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. New Inside Out Upper Intermediate Unit 6 Rituals - present & past habits pg 49 ex 6 grammar see pg 137 unit 5 grammar ex 1 new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg46-49-137_rituals_will_would_used_to_habits_in_the_present_and_past_pg48_audioscript.pdf smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson New Inside Out Advanced Verbs of senses & states new_inside_out_advanced_students_book_pg60-139_verbs_of_the_senses.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> New Inside Out C1 Unit 6 Mind active textbook tmp_pdf/new_inside_out_advanced_students_book_pg60-139_verbs_of_the_senses.pdf pg 60 ex 2 listening inside_out/new_inside_out_advanced/new_inside_out_advanced_audio_cd02/new_inside_out_advanced_audio_cd02_010.ogg inside_out/new_inside_out_advanced/new_inside_out_advanced_audio_cd02/new_inside_out_advanced_audio_cd02_011.ogg inside_out/new_inside_out_advanced/new_inside_out_advanced_audio_cd02/new_inside_out_advanced_audio_cd02_012.ogg inside_out/new_inside_out_advanced/new_inside_out_advanced_audio_cd02/new_inside_out_advanced_audio_cd02_013.ogg inside_out/new_inside_out_advanced/new_inside_out_advanced_audio_cd02/new_inside_out_advanced_audio_cd02_014.ogg ]]> 20200411-0917 State verbs (stative vs dynamic meanings) active grammar active textbook pg 60 ex 2 grammar a) can't see b) couldn't see c) can't hear d) listening, hear e) could see, taste, feel f) could feel, couldn't hear g) smells h) tastes pg 60 ex 3 grammar set for homework pg 60 ex 4 grammar ]]> to cope (with sth) = to deal successfully with sth difficult; to manage to trigger = to initiate, start, stimulate to take for granted = to accept without verification or proof bland = mild, not irritating, tasteless, not stimulating, insipid to sign up = join a club, an activity, etc. with the intention to join or participate; to promise to do something by signing your name after the work have finished work | my workday It wasn't pleasure pleasant When you're sure for of quality of food The most important senses are seeing sight, hearing... ...any experience of completing losting losing my senses Mouses Mice or rats get 80% of information through smell ]]> anaesthesia /ˌænɪsˈθi:zjə/ 20230112 10:10-11:30 2 active Rituals (2/2) By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. New Inside Out Upper Intermediate Unit 6 Rituals - present & past habits pg 48 ex 1 2 vocab new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg46-49-137_rituals_will_would_used_to_habits_in_the_present_and_past_pg48_audioscript.pdf smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. http://www.ictnle.com/mindmaps/used_to_would_will_mindmap.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook pg 48 ex 1 2 vocab ]]> 20200522-1227 Past habits (used to vs would) active grammar active textbook 20210520-1357 active review grammar_used_to_would_will_past_and_present_habits_b2_03.csv wip textbook ✓ I used to go the gym everyday ✓ I would go in the morning ✓ nowadays I'll go only at weekends (...) ]]> active textbook pg 49 ex 3 writing speaking → describe morning routines on a week day and when on holiday pg 49 ex 4 5 grammar - present & past habits pg 49 ex 1 speaking ]]> to have a go at sth = to give sth a try to have a go on sth = to have a ride on sth to give sth a go = to try sth for the first time to make a go of sth = to succeed in doing sth; to turn into a success on the go = very busy or active open job vacancy I'm gonna have a go at visiting a basketball trainer attending basketball training with a coach Do Have you have had a go on a big motorbike? Have you had a go to at climbing in the mountains? On which day of the week do are you usually on the go? After that I will have a breakfast I'll take my daughter by my car to the metro station (OR I'll drive my daughter to the tube station) I go to the work Which cafe you will you go to usually? I stayed left my car in at the office During English classes I'd used to be bored ]]> 20230110 10:10-11:30 2 active Rituals (1/2) By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. New Inside Out Upper Intermediate Unit 6 Rituals - present & past habits pg 46 ex 2 reading pg 47 Mind games pg 46 ex 2 vocab new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg46-49-137_rituals_will_would_used_to_habits_in_the_present_and_past_pg48_audioscript.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> New Inside Out B2 Unit 5 Ritual 1 Lead in active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Have you got any particular habits or rituals? ✓ wearing your favourite shirt before a job interview Do rituals derive from a lack of confidence? ✓ superstition ✓ self-confidence can be an upper hand to derive = to come from Have you ever felt cursed at work? 〆failed all KPIs 〆all your projects were cancelled 〆deadlines are impossible to meet cursed = suffering from a bad magic spell active textbook pg 47 Mind games Lexical material: Rituals pg 46 ex 1 2 vocab ]]> active textbook tmp_pdf/new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg46-49-137_rituals_will_would_used_to_habits_in_the_present_and_past_pg48_audioscript.pdf inside_out/new_inside_out_upper_intermediate/new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02/new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_01.ogg ]]> obsessive compulsive = who feels compelled to do certain things; anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent and persistent thoughts and feelings and repetitive, ritualized behaviours to stride = to walk w/ confidence to derive = to come from to thrash = to beat v easily relentless = not stopping or getting less strong; refusing to give up or be less strict or severe upper hand (to have the ~) = the advantage loopy = crazy curse = bad magic spell jinx = force that brings bad luck rife = common, widespread urge = strong desire to slam = to close violently cosy = enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space to indulge (oneself) into = take pleasure freely to be fond of = to like very much, to be keen on repulsive = causing a feeling of strong dislike; very unpleasant attached ~ (to sb/sth) = full of affection for sb/sth to set out = to leave, depart don't see haven't seen each other for a long time I don't believe to in rituals She always wore a sweater of his her father ]]> 20221229 10:10-11:30 2 active The happiness formula By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Speak Out Upper Intermediate The happiness formula speak_out_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg28-9_the_happiness_formula.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> Speak Out B2 1 Lead in active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Answer the following questions. Do you occasionally feel stuck on a treadmill? ✓ lack of time for personal development treadmill = work or a way of life that is boring or tiring because it involves always doing the same things Is the rat race stronger in your industry than somewhere else, or the opposite? ✓ depends on corporate culture rat race = exhausting routine that leaves no time for relaxation Can economic growth and being wealthy make people happy? 〆apparently not, it's just a step wealthy = rich; having a lot of money, possessions, etc If you want to be happy, do you want to make a career & earn more money, or do you want to work less? ✓ need work to have some minimum welfare ✓ may enjoy work 〆couldn't be a couch potato couch potato = (informal, disapproving) a person who spends a lot of time sitting and watching television Are you motivated to work to be more eco-friendly and buy more ethical goods? ✓ believe in slowing down ✓ consider down-shifting downshifting = trend where individuals adapt simpler lives from what critics call the "rat race" active textbook pg 28 ex 1 DVD preview pg 28 ex 2 reading The happiness formula Lexical material: Failure of consumerism to deliver happiness video BBC The happiness formula pg 28 ex 3 A DVD view T / Cl Do you actually consume everything you purchase? (...) pg 28 ex 3 B C DVD view T / Cl How can we convince people to change the way they live? (...) Lexical material: Rat race, stuck on a treadmill pg 28 ex 3 D speaking ]]> rat race = exhausting routine that leaves no time for relaxation treadmill = exercise machine that has a moving surface that you can walk or run on while remaining in the same place; work or a way of life that is boring or tiring because it involves always doing the same things e.g. I'd like to escape the office treadmill possession = something that you own or have with you at a particular time consumerism = (sometimes disapproving) buying and using of goods and services; the belief that it is good for a society or an individual person to buy and use a large quantity of goods and services to diminish = to reduce leisure = time that is spent doing what you enjoy when you are not working or studying suspect = that may be false and that cannot be relied on downshifting = trend where individuals adapt simpler lives from what critics call the "rat race" to a joke from the (days of) the Soviet Union an engineer is a person who is... A person who is paid to feed up satisfy his their curiosity For the last time I feel currently myself (quite) happy Now we speak are speaking about people in common general They should do prepare | release | issue documents I have 2 friends who are accountingts accountants After several months I will be very boring bored at home ]]> 20221227 10:10-11:30 2 active Maintaining a successful relationship By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. New Inside Out Upper Intermediate pg 53 ex 3 vocab & grammar new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg52-53_verb_patterns_successful_marriage.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> 20190418-1837 active review grammar_verb_patterns_selection_b2_03.csv active textbook pg 53 ex 3 vocab & grammar T / Cl What would the worst wife or husband be like? 〆 they would forget celebrating to celebrate birthdays 〆 they would not remember to discuss discussing their spouse's dish or music (...) pg 53 ex 1 2 listening inside_out/new_inside_out_upper_intermediate/new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02/new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_07.ogg T / Cl How have relationships in marriages changed from one generation to another? ✓ divorces are more common (...) ]]> 2 Role play active role_play Recycle new expressions and language. → use this chart to describe managerial styles Blake & Mouton - Managerial chart
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]]> Recycle new expressions and language. You are a very result-oriented manager. Explain how your way of doing things is more effective. You believe ends justify the means (concern for production). ✓ I've tried to motivate... (people with more interesting tasks) ✓ I stopped caring about... (people's feelings when I realised they weren't loyal to their company anyway) ✓ I mean to achieve... (our deadlines at any costs ← mean + infinitive = want to) ✓ my staff have always denied... (preferring time off to a financial reward) You are a people person. Disagree with your partner. Justify why your approach & concern for people are better in the long term. ✓ I always remember... (my staff members' birthdays because it helps create a good working atmosphere) ✓ I stopped giving... (too challenging tasks because staff burn out) ✓ I never forget... (to celebrate successes, even small ones!) ✓ I've tried... (motivating staff with financial incentives but I've found out elder staff weren't too happy) ✓ training doesn't mean... (wasting company time & money! ← mean + ing = involve) ✓ a business relation will go on... (developing if everyone is happy to work together, not the opposite!) to remember + infinitive = to keep in mind you need to do sth and not to forget to remember + gerund = to recall a past action to try + gerund = to try & see what happens to try + infinitive = to try & get a result to stop + infinitive = say why an activity stops to stop + gerund = say that an ctivity stops to forget + infinitive = forget sth you are supposed to do to forget + gerund = (never) forget a definite past event can't stand = to dislike very much to celebrate on celebrating people's birthday it's... The only benefit my staff appreciate is the money Is Does it really help me? ]]> 20221222 10:10-11:30 2 active Building a successful relationship By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg52-53_verb_patterns_successful_marriage.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> New Inside Out Upper Intermediate B2 active textbook visual support
T / Cl → practise present continuous for descriptions They are standing in the kitchen, holding glasses of wine. → practise present simple for habits They often cook together. T / Cl They enjoy [to cook | cooking] together ✓ cooking to enjoy + ing = verb pattern T / Cl He is trying [to repair | repairing] the car ✓ to repair to try + infinitive ↔ try and get a result = verb pattern
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T / Cl Have you ever tried to read the mind of your spouse? (...) pg 52 ex 1 2 reading pg 52 ex 3 listening inside_out/new_inside_out_upper_intermediate/new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02/new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_06.ogg ]]> 20191016-1704 Verb patterns active grammar 20190418-1837 active review grammar_verb_patterns_selection_b1_02.csv grammar_verb_patterns_selection_b2_01.csv grammar_verb_patterns_selection_b2_03.csv active textbook ]]> apron = piece of clothing worn over the front of the body, from the chest or the waist down, and tied around the waist caring = compassionate, esp. with reference to the professional care of the sick or elderly. spouse = (formal or law) a husband or wife to deserve = if sb/sth deserves sth, it is right that they should have it, because of the way they have behaved or because of what they are to remember + infinitive = to keep in mind you need to do sth and not to forget to remember + gerund = to recall a past action to try + gerund = to try & see what happens to try + infinitive = to try & get a result to stop + infinitive = say why an activity stops to stop + gerund = say that an ctivity stops to forget + infinitive = forget sth you are supposed to do to forget + gerund = (never) forget a definite past event can't stand = to dislike very much cries for shouts at her husband Answer 'c' looks more trueable likely ]]> 20221220 10:10-11:30 2 active Case study Locating a recycling centre By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson negotiations_mindmap.pdf smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson The Business Intermediate 2.0 Case study Phoenix icons8-reading-100.png pg 84 ex 2 reading the_business_2_0_intermediate_b1_student_s_book_pg84-85_company_and_community_case_study_phoenix.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> 20221215 Role play hw20221220 Recycle new expressions and language. Market Leader 3rd edition B1 active textbook mindmaps/negotiations_mindmap.pdf negotiations_mindmap.pdf ]]> active textbook 〆 dump them in a landfill?! (...) Would you like to live near a recycling centre? (...) pg 84 ex 1 discussion T / Cl How high tech do you think this company is / could be? ✓ scanners & cameras automatically segregate waste ✓ robots help recycling as efficiently as possible (...) pg 84 ex 2 reading T / Cl Would you locate a recycling centre in the old town? (...) ]]> active textbook tmp_pdf/the_business_2_0_intermediate_b1_student_s_book_pg84-85_company_and_community_case_study_phoenix.pdf the_business_mac_millan/the_business_intermediate_2_0/the_business_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd02/the_business_intermediate_2_0_u6_2.39.mp3 pg 85 ex 4 5 discussion pg 116 group A planning dept pg 118 group B residents pg 121 group C Phoenix T / Cl Could you include a museum and a research centre attached to the recycling facility to justify its location close to the school? ✓ operation 'charm & diplomacy' (...) pg 85 ex 6 role play ]]> hazardous /ˈhæzədəs/ = risky, dangerous to ensure = to make sure, make certain recycling = act of processing used or abandoned materials for use in creating new products landfill = area of land where large amounts of waste material are buried under the earth cause (for the good ~) = idea that people support or fight for; дело (правое, благородное и т.п) to charm = to please or attract sb in order to make them like you or do what you want to be concerned by = to worry about prohibitive = preventing people from doing sth; discouraging for to our town? Our steward wasn't attentive for to us Let's start our discuss discussion If you could fix change | lower the price it's would be very good for me I separate for into different categories We wouldn't disturb for local people I'm scared afraid that the price will be bigger ]]> 20221215 10:10-11:30 2 active Negotiating within BATNA By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson Market Leader 3rd edition Upper Intermediate Unit 4 Success Case study Kensington United pg 43 task 1 2 → role play negotiation (use agenda) pg 133 Kensington United Serafima, Yaroslav, Sergey pg 144 Universal Communications Yan, Konstantin market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg42-43-133-141_case_study_kensington_united_negotiation.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook → role play negotiation (use agenda) pg 133 Kensington United pg 144 Universal Communications → recycle expressions below ]]> active textbook move_contents

Negotiation set phrases

Establishing connection → break the ice Nice to meet you! How was your journey? Have you had a nice trip? Ingratiation → be amiable We're very excited to meet you today. We've heard a lot about your company. Feedback from your product / services is excellent. Anchoring → ask rhetorical questions Are you satisfied with...? Wouldn't you like...? Have you ever thought you could work faster if...? Exploring each other's needs → ask diagnostic (open) questions How much do you usually pay for...? What quantities would you...? Signalling for movement → show there is room for manoeuvre I think there's material for discussion My company might accept such terms if... Perhaps we could... I'd need to check if... Active listening → paraphrase So, you're saying... I get it I do see where you're coming from
 

Negotiation giveaways

Dealing with objections (resistance) That's what I thought at first but... Look at it this way... Have you seen (statistics / data / competitors' strategy...) ? Brainstorming new options → use conditional structures Don't worry, we're just considering... You don't have to commit yourself to..., you could only... Who else would benefit from...? Probing with proposals → use what if + conditionals What if you had... Would it help if... Showing preliminary agreement You sold me! If you could make a compelling case that... that'd (would) help. I'm with you up to now. So far, so good. It sounds good. If it's rock solid, I'll sign it. Making concessions Normally, we do... but for you, we can... I'd be ready to reconsider / decrease/ change... if you did... What do you need from me to support/agree fully? If I'm on it, I'll give you... Closing the deal Deal! Tying up loose ends I think we've covered a lot of ground today Shall we go out for dinner? I really look forward to this
]]> active textbook active textbook DVD case study commentary Conclusions ✓ batna (best alternative to a negotiated agreement) ✓ coinage feedback T / Cl How to prepare for a negotiation? ✓ your position ✓ your partner's position → focus on common ground rather than differences ✓ ideal outcome ✓ middle outcome ✓ batna (bottom line below which you shouldn't go) = room for manoeuvre What is important to be a good negotiator? ✓ understand the real needs of the other party ✓ be a good listener = have a win-win attitude → focus on coinage = what doesn't cost you much but has high value for the other party Areas of sponsorship ✓ opportunities for business development ✓ opportunities for broader exposure = creative solutions (advertising) ]]> active textbook 2 Role play hw20221220 active role_play Recycle new expressions and language.

Preparation to the negotiation

✓ understand your position ✓ estimate your partner's position → focus on common ground rather than differences ✓ imagine your ideal outcome ✓ describe middle outcome ✓ set your batna (bottom line below which you shouldn't go) ✓ what coinage can you offer?
 

Negotiation stages (by Harry Mills)

✓ explore each other's needs ✓ signal for movement ✓ probe with proposals ✓ exchange concessions ✓ close the deal ✓ tie up loose ends
]]> You want to purchase a reliable product / service. You have a limited budget so it has to be good value for money. Negotiate terms and conditions. You are interested in customer support & after sales service so make sure your provider is happy with this deal (win-win). 10 items every 2 weeks x 10 shops = 200 items / month 130 euros / item delivery on Saturdays 5-year contract We're very excited to meet you today. We've heard a lot about your company. Feedback from your product / services is excellent. So, you're saying... I get it I do see where you're coming from You sold me! If you could make a compelling case that... that'd (would) help. I'm with you up to now. So far, so good. It sounds good. If it's rock solid, I'll sign it. What if you had... I'd be ready to reconsider / decrease/ change... if you did... Deal! I really look forward to this Your company provides top-of-the-range products / services but they are not particularly cheap. Explain your unique selling points. Negotiate terms and conditions. Be ready to make concessions because you want this prospect client to come back to you in the future too. 150 euros / item delivery on week-days 2-year contract Nice to meet you! How was your journey? Have you had a nice trip? Are you satisfied with...? Wouldn't you like...? Have you ever thought you could work faster if...? How much do you usually pay for...? What quantities would you...? I think there's material for discussion My company might accept such terms if... Perhaps we could... I'd need to check if... That's what I thought at first but... Look at it this way... Have you seen (statistics / data / competitors' strategy...) ? Don't worry, we're just considering... You don't have to commit yourself to..., you could only... Who else would benefit from...? Would it help if... Normally, we do... but for you, we can... What do you need from me to support/agree fully? If I'm on it, I'll give you... I think we've covered a lot of ground today Shall we go out for dinner? fiery = quickly or easily becoming angry; showing strong emotions, especially anger BATNA = best alternative to a negotiated agreement. In negotiation theory, the Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement or BATNA is the most advantageous alternative course of action - a party can take if negotiations fail and an agreement cannot be reached coinage = process of inventing a word or phrase praise = words that show approval of or admiration for sb/sth (not) to stand = to bear, tolerate, support to insist (~ on) = to demand that sth happens or that sb agrees to do sth debilitating = making you feel weak; exhausted to cower = to bend low and/or move backwards because you are frightened cursory = done quickly and without giving enough attention to details millions million for the first year We had to decide how many much money you can spend for on your project We should have a very good quality stadium It's not enough than for what we need It's not enough less than we need I hope she has such as great negotiation skills as yours If we can't afford us such price for security and... You will double twice more popular ]]> afford to /əˈfɔ:d tə/ offer to /'ɔ:fə: tə/ 20221213 10:10-11:30 2 active Case study Kensington United By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson Market Leader 3rd edition Upper Intermediate Unit 4 Success Negotiating market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_pg41_negotiating_turkish_rugs.pdf smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson Market Leader 3rd edition Upper Intermediate Unit 4 Success Case study Kensington United pg 42 Current situation reading market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg42-43-133-141_case_study_kensington_united_negotiation.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> 1 Lead in active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Why is it important to signal to your opponent that you understand, disagree, or have some suggestions? ✓ build rapport ≠ play a poker face ✓ ensure that there are no misunderstandings → reach a win/win solution How do you signal a question about a difficult issue? ✓ I'm afraid I really need to ask you sth (...) What is the most difficult in negotiations? ✓ obtaining only the exact features you need ✓ negotiate a whole project and not only machine tools or services → request quotations from 4-5 different producers → conduct negotiations with two producers who know they are in competition What are the disadvantages of exclusivity deals? 〆can't find alternative offers from the competition active textbook pg 41 ex A vocab pg 41 ex B listening market_leader/market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate/market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01/market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_029.ogg pg 41 ex C listening market_leader/market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate/market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01/market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_029.ogg pg 41 ex D role play use pg 41 useful language pg 133 Spanish sales manager of briefcases pg 142 Swiss retailer ]]> active textbook ✓ contract out the best (and most expensive) players (...) How do you get sponsorship? ✓ find a business angel (like Abramovich for Chelsea) ✓ find which companies would like to entertain their clients (...) pg 42 Current situation reading T / Cl How do you make a football club commercially successful? ✓ much advertising ✓ household names displayed at events (...) pg 42 listening market_leader/market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate/market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01/market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_030.ogg → what points do they mention which could make a sponsorship deal more attractive? ✓ club travel agency ✓ hospitality facilities (e.g. vip boxes for business people) ✓ joint venture with insurance company ✓ training courses in leadership ✓ football boot manufacturing company ✓ whiz kid manager → what points do they mention which could make a sponsorship deal more difficult to pull off? 〆no chance of getting in the final yet 〆lack of a football star 〆fight of hooligans in crowds harms reputation ]]> 2 Preparing for a sponsorship deal active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png What fringe benefits should players get? ✓ mobile phones ✓ personal sports cars for 3 top players (...) fringe benefits = extra things that an employer gives you as well as your wages What will Universal Communications demand in return? ✓ product placement ✓ advertising on T-shirts ✓ Asian celebrity endorsement (...) endorsement = statement made in an advertisement, usually by sb famous or important, saying that they use and like a particular product Can Kensington afford to recruit a top player? ✓ they should strive to do so Is a top player who costs 20 million Euro the guarantee that Kensington will win the European cup? ✓ will certainly attract greater audiences to meet half way = to yield or concede half of the difference in order to effect a compromise or reconciliation with to adore = to love sb very much; to like sth very much rumour = piece of information, or a story, that people talk about, but that may not be true; разговоры; слух asset = person or thing that is valuable or useful to sb/sth disgrace = loss of other people's respect and approval because of the bad way sb has behaved;person or thing that is so bad that people connected with them or it feel or should feel ashamed; позор hospitality = business of providing food, drink, and accommodation for customers of restaurants, bars, etc. or guests at hotels; food, drink, and entertainment provided by a company for business associates, e.g. business trips and corporate hospitality revenue = income, esp. of a large amount, from any source to have a finger in every pie = to be involved in a lot of different activities or knows about a lot of different things to pull off = to be successful; to achieve a goal to have a finger in every pie = to be involved in a lot of different activities or knows about a lot of different things to outbid sb for sth = to offer more money than sb else in order to buy sth, for example at an auction fringe benefits = extra things that an employer gives you as well as your wages endorsement = statement made in an advertisement, usually by sb famous or important, saying that they use and like a particular product on to certain words They should have the same soul share team spirit If you have a small auditory audience you have only small little deals business opportunities When they are in a high concurrency highly competitive environment You can lost lose your respect (OR your reputation) ]]> 20221208 10:10-11:30 2 active Case study Pampas Leather Company By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson Market Leader 3rd Intermediate Case study - Pampas Leather Company pg 89 role play market_leader_3rd_intermediate_course_book_pg87-9_138_negotiating_case_study_pampas_leather_company.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> 20221206 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Negotiation set phrases hw20221208-1 20221206 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Negotiation giveaways hw20221208-2 active textbook

Negotiation set phrases

Establishing connection → break the ice Nice to meet you! How was your journey? Have you had a nice trip? Ingratiation → be amiable We're very excited to meet you today. We've heard a lot about your company. Feedback from your product / services is excellent. Anchoring → ask rhetorical questions Are you satisfied with...? Wouldn't you like...? Have you ever thought you could work faster if...? Exploring each other's needs → ask diagnostic (open) questions How much do you usually pay for...? What quantities would you...? Signalling for movement → show there is room for manoeuvre I think there's material for discussion My company might accept such terms if... Perhaps we could... I'd need to check if... Active listening → paraphrase So, you're saying... I get it I do see where you're coming from
 

Negotiation giveaways

Dealing with objections (resistance) That's what I thought at first but... Look at it this way... Have you seen (statistics / data / competitors' strategy...) ? Brainstorming new options → use conditional structures Don't worry, we're just considering... You don't have to commit yourself to..., you could only... Who else would benefit from...? Probing with proposals → use what if + conditionals What if you had... Would it help if... Showing preliminary agreement You sold me! If you could make a compelling case that... that'd (would) help. I'm with you up to now. So far, so good. It sounds good. If it's rock solid, I'll sign it. Making concessions Normally, we do... but for you, we can... I'd be ready to reconsider / decrease/ change... if you did... What do you need from me to support/agree fully? If I'm on it, I'll give you... Closing the deal Deal! Tying up loose ends I think we've covered a lot of ground today Shall we go out for dinner? I really look forward to this
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]]> active textbook DVD case study commentary Feedback Why is it important to build a sustainable relationship? ✓ need repeat-business What risks are they facing? ✓ couldn't return unsold goods featuring the label of the distributor ✓ cultural differences ✓ focus too much on details & terms of the contract Conclusion: ✓ look for a long term relationship rather than big volumes → be honest about your needs 〆don't bluff → share risks equally & fairly ✓ work together and not against each other = reach a win-win solution ]]> apparel /əˈpærəl/ = (especially AmE) clothing, when it is being sold in shops/stores to lose sight of the bigger picture = to see the trees but not the forest fairly = in a fair and reasonable way; honestly; to some extent but not very BATNA = best alternative to a negotiated agreement. In negotiation theory, the Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement or BATNA is the most advantageous alternative course of action say tell me if are you are satisfied with... Of course, it's your business decision (Note: 'business' can have a negative connotation - eg: Mind your own business!) Shall we go out for dinner? Yes, we shall can | Sure ]]> 20221206 10:10-11:30 2 active Negotiation tutorial bargaining tactics By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson Market Leader 3rd Intermediate Case study - Pampas Leather Company pg 89 background reading market_leader_3rd_intermediate_course_book_pg87-9_138_negotiating_case_study_pampas_leather_company.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> Negotiation tutorial bargaining tactics 20221201 hw20221206 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Negotiation tutorial: Bargaining tactics | lynda.com Negotiation tutorial: Bargaining tactics | lynda.com ]]> 1 Negotiation tutorial bargaining tactics 20221201 hw20221206 active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Negotiation tutorial: Bargaining tactics | lynda.com Negotiation tutorial: Bargaining tactics | lynda.com ]]> How do they establish connection? ✓ talk about their children fig tree son 4-week old daughter = small talk How does he make his boss like him? ✓ he confirms he appreciated the fact she gave him paternity leave ✓ he made most of his paternity leave by spending time with his wife & newborn daughter → she likes him more psychological technique in which an individual attempts to influence another person by becoming more likeable to their target How does he anchor his request? ✓ flexitime policy could benefit the whole company and not only him ≠ not only him wants sth How does he move past her first resistance? That's what I thought at first but I did a lot of research What convincing arguments did he find? ✓ competitors are already doing it! ✓ employee satisfaction goes up ✓ employee turn-around decreases employee turn-around = total number of workers who leave a company over a certain time period. Includes those who exit voluntarily as well as employees who are fired or laid off How does he react to her doubts & questions? ✓ ask diagnostic, possibly rhetorical, questions ✓ Have you seen customer survey stats (statistics)? (Yes, she has. Complaints were down about 10%. Sales were up about the same) = answer support his requests (she says 'I get it') Why does he ask another so-called diagnostic question? (Who else would benefit from a flexible schedule?) ✓ to elicit the answer from his boss → brainstorming = make your partner agree with the solution by coming to it together to elicit = to get information or a reaction from sb, often with difficulty; to draw forth (what is latent); выявлять; делать вывод; выводить; вытянуть How does he reframe his request? ✓ Look at it this way... → describe another person who could benefit from the request = remind your partner of another example situation to reframe = to change the way something is expressed or considered What expressions show your partner is listening actively? ✓ So, you're saying... = soft exposing give-aways → paraphrasing give-away = something that makes you guess the real truth about sth/sb What fixed expression confirms she understands Tom's requests? ✓ I do see where you're coming from = I understand the logics How does Tom move past further resistance? ✓ (Don't worry,) (we're) just brainstorming here! = don't ask any commitment from your partner yet → don't put your partner in an impossible situation When does Tom start making a concession? ✓ once his boss has accepted in principle but has doubts about others accepting → make the request easier to approve (it doesn't have to be a 'sweeping change', just a team) What other diagnostic question(s) to move past resistance does he ask? What do you need from me to support/agree fully? = first genuine, non-rhetorical question How does she phrase her terms of approval? If you could make a compelling case that... that'd (would) help. = 2nd conditional compelling = that makes you pay attention to it because it is so interesting and exciting; so strong that you must do sth about it over the long haul = over an extended period of time How does Tom show agreement? ✓ I'm on it. I'll give you tools to measure results... → show you will continue your commitment beyond the 'time of sale' How does she confirm her approval? If it's rock solid, I'll sign it. What does going one up on somebody mean? Why does Tom offer to do more? ✓ to get an advantage over someone, or to do something that shows you are better than them = promises to do even more than what she wants → ask for reciprocity ✓ Would you be willing to... (present the request at the next meeting) reciprocity = situation in which two people, countries, etc. provide the same help or advantages to each other How does Tom confirm the positive outcome of their conversation? ✓ I'm thrilled. ✓ I'm a lot closer than I was 5min ago. = win-win situation 2 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Negotiation strategies Negotiation strategies active deck_shuffled_lines_valign deck_shuffled_lines_halign shuffled_lines prep_deck_shuffled_lines_halign Negotiation tutorial: Bargaining tactics | lynda.com Negotiation tutorial: Bargaining tactics | lynda.com ]]> At the beginning In the middle At the end ]]> At the beginning 1. Establish connection 2. Small chat 3. Ingratiation 4. Anchoring In the middle 5. Persuasive argumentation 6. Diagnostic questions 7. Active listening & paraphrasing 8. Brainstorming (moving past resistance) 9. Making concessions 10. Diagnostic questions (moving past resistance) At the end 11. Getting to agreement 12. Asking for reciprocity ]]> 1 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Negotiation set phrases hw20221208-1 active deck_shuffled_lines_valign deck_shuffled_lines_halign shuffled_boxes prep_deck_shuffled_lines_halign Establishing connection → break the ice Ingratiation → be amiable Anchoring → ask rhetorical questions Exploring each other's needs → ask diagnostic questions Signalling for movement → show there is room for manoeuvre Active listening → paraphrase ]]> Establishing connection → break the ice Nice to meet you! How was your journey? Have you had a nice trip? Ingratiation → be amiable We're very excited to meet you today. We've heard a lot about your company. Feedback from your product / services is excellent. Anchoring → ask rhetorical questions Are you satisfied with...? Wouldn't you like...? Have you ever thought you could work faster if...? Exploring each other's needs → ask diagnostic (open) questions How much do you usually pay for...? What quantities would you...? Signalling for movement → show there is room for manoeuvre I think there's material for discussion My company might accept such terms if... Perhaps we could... I'd need to check if... Active listening → paraphrase So, you're saying... I get it I do see where you're coming from ]]> 2 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Negotiation giveaways hw20221208-2 active deck_shuffled_lines_valign deck_shuffled_lines_halign shuffled_boxes prep_deck_shuffled_lines_halign Dealing with objections (resistance) Brainstorming new options → use conditional structures Probe with proposals → use what if + conditionals Showing preliminary agreement Making concessions → scratch my back and I'll scratch yours Closing the deal → recap & confirm Tying up loose ends → build a long-time relationship & generate repeat business ]]> Dealing with objections (resistance) That's what I thought at first but... Look at it this way... Have you seen (statistics / data / competitors' strategy...) ? Brainstorming new options → use conditional structures Don't worry, we're just considering... You don't have to commit yourself to..., you could only... Who else would benefit from...? Probing with proposals → use what if + conditionals What if you had... Would it help if... Showing preliminary agreement You sold me! If you could make a compelling case that... that'd (would) help. I'm with you up to now. So far, so good. It sounds good. If it's rock solid, I'll sign it. Making concessions Normally, we do... but for you, we can... I'd be ready to reconsider / decrease/ change... if you did... What do you need from me to support/agree fully? If I'm on it, I'll give you... Closing the deal Deal! Tying up loose ends I think we've covered a lot of ground today Shall we go out for dinner? I really look forward to this ]]> active textbook ✓ explain how quality is achieved ✓ justify why American buyers will be interested in Argentinian manufacture (...) pg 89 background reading T / Cl Preparing for the negotiation What concessions can you make? ✓ re-label the jackets under the name of American distributor (...) What will be your BATNA? ✓ shorter lead time (Argentina relatively close to the USA) ✓ minimum quantity of best-selling jackets (...) What proposals will your probe? ✓ volumes ✓ long-term contract (...) pg 138 Information file reading T / Cl What risks are likely? 〆 outsourcing to China rather far from both Argentina and USA 〆 meeting deadlines by outsourcing overseas 〆 cheaper labour force to the detriment of quality ✓ current economic situation not favourable to selling luxury goods like the Clubman jacket (...) pg 89 task
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postponed to next lesson video DVD case study commentary ]]> to eavesdrop = to listen secretly to what other people are saying ingratiation = psychological technique in which an individual attempts to influence another person by becoming more likeable to their target; усилия, предпринимаемые человеком с целью понравиться другим людям. Совершенно очевидно, что если вам нужно чего-либо добиться от окружающих, то быстрее всего результаты будут достигнуты, если вы сможете сделать так, чтобы по отношению к вам испытывали теплые чувства to elicit = to get information or a reaction from sb, often with difficulty; to draw forth (what is latent); выявлять; делать вывод; выводить; вытянуть employee turn-around = total number of workers who leave a company over a certain time period. Includes those who exit voluntarily as well as employees who are fired or laid off compelling = that makes you pay attention to it because it is so interesting and exciting; so strong that you must do sth about it to reframe = to change the way something is expressed or considered over the long haul = over an extended period of time to get one up on somebody = to get an advantage over someone, or to do something that shows you are better than them reciprocity = situation in which two people, countries, etc. provide the same help or advantages to each other BATNA = best alternative to a negotiated agreement. In negotiation theory, the Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement or BATNA is the most advantageous alternative course of action apparel = (especially AmE) clothing, when it is being sold in shops/stores at ready to work from home she wouldn't loose have lost 2 days of work He wides widens his offer ... and take the score (credit for their success) for she her He proposed to do check How What do you think? ]]> 20221201 10:10-11:30 2 active Seven stages of a negotiation - Harry Mills By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson Market Leader 3rd Intermediate Case study - Pampas Leather Company pg 89 background reading market_leader_3rd_intermediate_course_book_pg87-9_138_negotiating_case_study_pampas_leather_company.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook 1 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Negotiation stages Negotiation stages active deck_shuffled_lines_valign shuffled_lines deck_shuffled_lines_halign prep_deck_shuffled_lines_halign ]]> active textbook market_leader_3rd_intermediate_audio_cd02_21.ogg pg 88 ex E role play ]]> 1 Negotiation tutorial bargaining tactics 20221201 hw20221206 active prep_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Negotiation tutorial: Bargaining tactics | lynda.com Negotiation tutorial: Bargaining tactics | lynda.com ]]> How do they establish connection? ✓ talk about their children fig tree son 4-week old daughter = small talk How does he make his boss like him? ✓ he confirms he appreciated the fact she gave him paternity leave ✓ he made most of his paternity leave by spending time with his wife & newborn daughter → she likes him more psychological technique in which an individual attempts to influence another person by becoming more likeable to their target How does he anchor his request? ✓ flexitime policy could benefit the whole company and not only him ≠ not only him wants sth How does he move past her first resistance? That's what I thought at first but I did a lot of research What convincing arguments did he find? ✓ competitors are already doing it! ✓ employee satisfaction goes up ✓ employee turn-around decreases employee turn-around = total number of workers who leave a company over a certain time period. Includes those who exit voluntarily as well as employees who are fired or laid off How does he react to her doubts & questions? ✓ ask diagnostic, possibly rhetorical, questions ✓ Have you seen customer survey stats (statistics)? (Yes, she has. Complaints were down about 10%. Sales were up about the same) = answer support his requests (she says 'I get it') Why does he ask another so-called diagnostic question? (Who else would benefit from a flexible schedule?) ✓ to elicit the answer from his boss → brainstorming = make your partner agree with the solution by coming to it together to elicit = to get information or a reaction from sb, often with difficulty; to draw forth (what is latent); выявлять; делать вывод; выводить; вытянуть How does he reframe his request? ✓ Look at it this way... → describe another person who could benefit from the request = remind your partner of another example situation to reframe = to change the way something is expressed or considered What expressions show your partner is listening actively? ✓ So, you're saying... = soft exposing give-aways → paraphrasing give-away = something that makes you guess the real truth about sth/sb What fixed expression confirms she understands Tom's requests? ✓ I do see where you're coming from = I understand the logics How does Tom move past further resistance? ✓ (Don't worry,) (we're) just brainstorming here! = don't ask any commitment from your partner yet → don't put your partner in an impossible situation When does Tom start making a concession? ✓ once his boss has accepted in principle but has doubts about others accepting → make the request easier to approve (it doesn't have to be a 'sweeping change', just a team) What other diagnostic question(s) to move past resistance does he ask? What do you need from me to support/agree fully? = first genuine, non-rhetorical question How does she phrase her terms of approval? If you could make a compelling case that... that'd (would) help. = 2nd conditional compelling = that makes you pay attention to it because it is so interesting and exciting; so strong that you must do sth about it over the long haul = over an extended period of time How does Tom show agreement? ✓ I'm on it. I'll give you tools to measure results... → show you will continue your commitment beyond the 'time of sale' How does she confirm her approval? If it's rock solid, I'll sign it. What does going one up on somebody mean? Why does Tom offer to do more? ✓ to get an advantage over someone, or to do something that shows you are better than them = promises to do even more than what she wants → ask for reciprocity ✓ Would you be willing to... (present the request at the next meeting) reciprocity = situation in which two people, countries, etc. provide the same help or advantages to each other How does Tom confirm the positive outcome of their conversation? ✓ I'm thrilled. ✓ I'm a lot closer than I was 5min ago. = win-win situation to tie up loose ends = to finish; to complete to probe (into sth) = to ask questions in order to find out secret or hidden information about sb/sth to get a foot in the door = to have a chance to do something that could lead to further opportunities. price conscious = aware of how much things cost and thus avoiding buying expensive items; looking for value for money customer = someone who buys products or services from a company client = refers to a certain type of customer who purchases professional services from a business Let's Will you be a student B We are ready to fill up a three-year contract with at this price I agree to buy this in at a 5% increased price increase If we separate (split | divide) your order for into 2 parts In this year I can afford offer some extra holiday ]]> 20221129 10:10-11:30 2 active Preparing for a negotiation By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson Market Leader 3rd Intermediate Case study - Pampas Leather Company pg 89 background reading market_leader_3rd_intermediate_course_book_pg87-9_138_negotiating_case_study_pampas_leather_company.pdf Rescheduled from previous lesson @ Konstantin, Yaroslav smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English Grammar in Use Intermediate 3rd ed - Murphy Unit 38 Second conditional icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png pg 77 ex 77.1 77.2 77.3 77.4 key to exercise Check your answers with the key at the end of the file http://www.ictnle.com/tmp_pdf/english_grammar_in_use_intermediate_3rd_ed_murphy_cambridge_unit38_if_2nd_conditional_key.pdf @ Konstantin, Yaroslav smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English Grammar in Use - Intermediate 3rd ed - Murphy Unit 40 Third conditional icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Complete exercises key to exercise Check your answers with the key at the end of the file english_grammar_in_use_intermediate_3rd_ed_murphy_cambridge_unit40_if_3rd_conditional_key.pdf @ Serafima, Yan (Sergey?) smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English Grammar in Use - Advanced - Hewings Units 99 100 101 Conditionals icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Complete exercises english_grammar_in_use_advanced_hewings_cambridge_unit99_100_101_conditional_sentences.pdf key to exercise Check your answers with the key at the end of the file english_grammar_in_use_advanced_hewings_cambridge_unit99_100_101_conditional_sentences_keys_only.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook market_leader_3rd_intermediate_audio_cd02_18.ogg pg 87 ex B listening market_leader_3rd_intermediate_audio_cd02_19.ogg T / Cl Have you changed your ways of conducting negotiations over the years? (...) Lexical material: Language clues in negotiations (soft exposing give-aways) pg 87 ex C listening market_leader_3rd_intermediate_audio_cd02_20.ogg ]]> 1 Negotiating skills active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png What is perhaps the most important skill a negotiator needs? ✓ versatility = being able to change & adapt to the situation → there is not a single technique of negotiation having a wide variety of skills Why is it important to be a good listener? ✓ information is power ✓ catch language clues to understand your opponent's position & expectations What kinds of behaviour are adequate? ✓ depending on the situation → manage conflict → manage pressure in a face-to-face negotiation ✓ plan effectively & be analytical ✓ be open minded & creative How can you repackage the negotiation? ✓ double-check your counterpart's eagerness to negotiate ✓ show your own desire to reach a compromise ✓ ensure you reach a win-win solution present in a new form What should a good negotiator look for? ✓ find if there's scope for negotiation → identify soft exposing give-aways = something that makes you guess the real truth about sth/sb giveaways How do you find out if there is room for more negotiations? ✓ listen out for language cues e.g. Perhaps♣ we can give you a discount if♠ ... ♣ perhaps ♠ if = language clues → some concessions (give-aways) are possible / probable eagerness, language clues active textbook ]]> misnomer = name or a word that is not appropriate or accurate to deem = to have a particular opinion about sth; to consider versatility = having a wide variety of skills eagerness = positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something giveaway = something that makes you guess the real truth about sth/sb; демаскирующий признак to probe (into sth) = to ask questions in order to find out secret or hidden information about sb/sth; to touch, examine or look for sth, especially with a long thin instrument a confidence You should to be versatile You can listen hear some important things Stay polite despite of the environment (OR pressure) He thinks about how can he can rise grow in his company It The price 's no doesn't matter about price (It doesn't matter what the price is | No matter what the price is, he thinks that...) ]]> 20221124 10:10-11:30 2 active Managing a crisis - review of mixed conditionals (2/2) Being late for work By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English Grammar in Use Intermediate 3rd ed - Murphy Unit 38 Second conditional icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png pg 77 ex 77.1 77.2 77.3 77.4 key to exercise Check your answers with the key at the end of the file http://www.ictnle.com/tmp_pdf/english_grammar_in_use_intermediate_3rd_ed_murphy_cambridge_unit38_if_2nd_conditional_key.pdf @ Konstantin, Yaroslav smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English Grammar in Use - Intermediate 3rd ed - Murphy Unit 40 Third conditional icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Complete exercises key to exercise Check your answers with the key at the end of the file english_grammar_in_use_intermediate_3rd_ed_murphy_cambridge_unit40_if_3rd_conditional_key.pdf @ Serafima, Yan (Sergey?) smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English Grammar in Use - Advanced - Hewings Units 99 100 101 Conditionals icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Complete exercises english_grammar_in_use_advanced_hewings_cambridge_unit99_100_101_conditional_sentences.pdf key to exercise Check your answers with the key at the end of the file english_grammar_in_use_advanced_hewings_cambridge_unit99_100_101_conditional_sentences_keys_only.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> 1 Mixed conditionals active deck_shuffled deck_of_phrases_mixed_conditionals_b2_03.csv 2 Mixed conditionals active deck_shuffled deck_of_phrases_mixed_conditionals_b2_04.csv 1 Role play Describing hypothetical results from the past and now (mixed conditionals) role_play active Recycle new expressions and language. Practise the 3rd conditional (describing a hypothetical situation happening in the past with a result in the past If I had known about this earlier, I would have chosen another solution. Explain how changes in technology affected your business. You are pessimistic & conservative. You wish you had made other choices. 〆If I had known about these difficulties before, I wouldn't have... (not to make obvious mistakes ← past participle) ✓ If we had prepared better, we could have... (to pre-empt ← past participle) ✓ If we had made contingency plans, ... (verb in past perfect form) ✓ I might have succeeded faster if... (verb in past perfect form) You think change is a good thing and the results weren't so negative. You are optimistic & open to new solutions. You don't think your colleague should regret decisions made. 〆 If I had been in your situation, I couldn't have... (to make a better choice ← past participle) ✓ Even if you had anticipated those changes, you might have... (to lose money anyway ← past participle) ✓ You would have had teething problems even if... (verb in past perfect form) ✓ We couldn't have predicted such a black swan situation even if... (to predict the crisis ← past perfect) active textbook How to be Late for Work - Foil Arms and Hog https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vA_6GP9gjM&vl=en T / Cl Which way(s) do you think is the most / least effective if you arrive late at work? the Blamer the Gifter the Daylight Saver the Judas the Character Witness the Reverse Psychologist the Sudden Injury the Disbeliever the Funeral Attire the Quick Change Full Disclosure ]]> to anticipate /ænˈtɪsɪpeɪt/ = to see what might happen in the future and take action to prepare for it to pre-empt = to prevent sth from happening by taking action to stop it contingencies = events that may or may not happen, possibilities black swan = metaphor describing an event which is unanticipated (perhaps because it seemed impossible or because no-one had considered it before), but which has very far-reaching consequences teething problems = small problems that a company, product, system, etc. has at the beginning obvious /ˈɔbvɪəs/ = easy to see or understand on the edge to be about to go bankrupt All crises are last just for a short time We wouldn't have rised for increased our profit A company who fined you for by | at a rate of 25% of your salary if you were late I don't know about abonament any subscription You could to join to the meeting ]]> 20221122 10:10-11:30 2 active Managing a crisis - review of mixed conditionals (1/2) By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Market Leader 3rd Upper Intermediate Crisis management - conditionals market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg108_crisis_management_conditionals.pdf @ Konstantin, Yaroslav (Sergey?) smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English Grammar in Use Intermediate 3rd ed - Murphy Unit 38 Second conditional icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png pg 77 ex 77.1 77.2 77.3 77.4 key to exercise Check your answers with the key at the end of the file http://www.ictnle.com/tmp_pdf/english_grammar_in_use_intermediate_3rd_ed_murphy_cambridge_unit38_if_2nd_conditional_key.pdf @ Konstantin, Yaroslav, Sergey (Serafima?) smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English Grammar in Use - Intermediate 3rd ed - Murphy Unit 40 Third conditional icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Complete exercises key to exercise Check your answers with the key at the end of the file english_grammar_in_use_intermediate_3rd_ed_murphy_cambridge_unit40_if_3rd_conditional_key.pdf @ Serafima, Yan (Sergey?) smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English Grammar in Use - Advanced - Hewings Units 99 100 101 Conditionals icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Complete exercises english_grammar_in_use_advanced_hewings_cambridge_unit99_100_101_conditional_sentences.pdf key to exercise Check your answers with the key at the end of the file english_grammar_in_use_advanced_hewings_cambridge_unit99_100_101_conditional_sentences_keys_only.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> Market Leader 3rd edition B2 active textbook Lexical material: Crisis management pg 108 ex C speaking ]]> 20190618-0937 Conditionals active decks deck_of_phrases_conditionals.csv 20190624-1734 active review 20190624-1734 active review 20190624-1736 active review to lace = to add a small amount of alcohol, a drug, poison, etc. to a drink to withdraw = to stop giving or offering sth to sb recall recalled the product immediately they would have preserved their reputation Whenever they had would have done this it would have damaged their reputation anyway. ]]> honest /'ɔnəst/ 20221117 10:10-11:30 2 active Zero conditional (habits), first conditional (predictions & promises), 2nd conditional (hypothetical situations in the present) By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Market Leader 3rd Upper Intermediate Crisis management - conditionals market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg108_crisis_management_conditionals.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> 20200417-2057 Zero, first conditional (real situations) active grammar 20190618-0937 Real conditionals active decks deck_of_phrases_conditionals_0-1.csv 1 Predicting negotiation outcomes pix/icons8-treadmill-100_white.png active edit_2columns_2qa Predict what objections a difficult customer may make to working with you. Brainstorm causes and solutions. When we pay more money for a product we want to see quality and real benefits (zero conditional) If you choose our product, you will work faster (1st conditional) If you buy our product (...) (1st conditional) ✓ we will dispatch the first order free of charge ✓ it will blow up your mind ✓ you'll save money ✓ you'll be satisfied to dispatch ~ sb/sth (to ...) (formal) = to send sb/sth somewhere, especially for a special purpose to blow up = to break or destroy or to be destroyed by explosion If you don't buy our product 〆 you'll have to spend more money & time on older solutions 〆 you won't get free training 〆 competition for new markets will be more difficult 2 Role play role_play active Recycle new expressions and language. You work in a big company which has financial difficulties. Reassure your customer. Note: subordinate if clause + will → result is in the main clause (...) ]]> You are a difficult customer. Ask what will happen in various circumstances. I'm worried prices will increase because of inflation! If your delivery is late, will I get a discount? What if the product is faulty? Do I get a refund? If I need a spare part, will you be able to dispatch it quickly? Can I return a product if I don't like its colour? (...) 20210320-0857 Second conditional active grammar 20210208-1914 active review 20210320-0858 Third conditional active grammar 20210423-2014 Unreal conditionals active decks deck_of_phrases_conditionals_2-3.csv active textbook That'd be much too expensive! = that would be /ðætəd bi:/ T / Cl 2) Simple vs double contractions I would /wud/ have → I would've /'wudəv/ I would've chosen this one I would've /wudəv/ → I'd've /'ædəv/ I'd've chosen this one T / Cl Ellipsis wouldn't it? /ˈwudn(t)ɪt/ It would be a good idea, wouldn't? T / Cl Connected speech (contractions + elision = linking) You would have → you'd 've /j[u:/u/ə] /dəv/ I would've chosen this one I wouldn't've chosen that one /wudn(t)əv/ ]]> 20210208-1914 active review active textbook conditionals mindmap smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf. conditionals_mindmap.pdf ]]> 1 Role play role_play active Recycle new expressions and language. Practise the 3rd conditional (describing a hypothetical situation happening in the past with a result in the past If I had known about this earlier, I would have chosen another solution. Explain how changes in technology affected your business. You are pessimistic & conservative. You wish you had made other choices. 〆If I had known about these difficulties before, I wouldn't have... (not to make obvious mistakes ← past participle) ✓ If we had prepared better, we could have... (to pre-empt ← past participle) ✓ If we had made contingency plans, ... (verb in past perfect form) ✓ I might have succeeded faster if... (verb in past perfect form) You think change is a good thing and the results weren't so negative. You are optimistic & open to new solutions. You don't think your colleague should regret decisions made. 〆 If I had been in your situation, I couldn't have... (to make a better choice ← past participle) ✓ Even if you had anticipated those changes, you might have... (to lose money anyway ← past participle) ✓ You would have had teething problems even if... (verb in past perfect form) ✓ We couldn't have predicted such a black swan situation even if... (to predict the crisis ← past perfect) to reassure /ˌriːəˈʃɔːr/ = to comfort someone and stop them from worrying to dispatch ~ sb/sth (to ...) (formal) = to send sb/sth somewhere, especially for a special purpose to blow up = to break or destroy or to be destroyed by explosion circumstance = conditions and facts that are connected with and affect a situation, an event or an action faulty = not perfect; not working or made correctly to anticipate /ænˈtɪsɪpeɪt/ = to see what might happen in the future and take action to prepare for it to pre-empt = to prevent sth from happening by taking action to stop it contingencies = events that may or may not happen, possibilities black swan = metaphor describing an event which is unanticipated (perhaps because it seemed impossible or because no-one had considered it before), but which has very far-reaching consequences teething problems = small problems that a company, product, system, etc. has at the beginning obvious /ˈɔbvɪəs/ = easy to see or understand all things everything to provide delivery on time We hope the situation will align improve (expressing regrets about a past situation) If we had prepared better, we could have had more interesting projects (= 3rd conditional) ]]> 20221115 10:10-11:30 2 active Friendship at work By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Market Leader 3rd edition Upper Intermediate Unit 5 Job satisfaction Case study - Just good friends? pix/icons8-reading-100.png pg 50 background - reading market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg44-51_unit5_job_satisfaction.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> 1 Lead in active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Should employees socialise together outside work? ✓ may feel natural & spontaneous if they work long hours If employees work long hours, should they develop closer relationships? 〆 may have to drive their relationship underground to drive sth underground = to make sth go in or into a secret place in order to hide from the police, the government, etc Can you form a personal relationship with another colleague? 〆could result in biased feedback → conflict of interest biased /'baiəst/ ~ (toward(s) / against / in favour of sb/sth) = having a tendency to show favour towards or against one group of people or one opinion for personal reasons; making unfair judgements What happens if your relationship turns sour? 〆won't be promoted sour /ˈsauə/ = (of a person, temper, etc.) harsh; morose; bitter; not being pleasant or satisfactory any more What are the pros of a close relationship among team members? ✓ develop teamwork ✓ foster team spirit ✓ facilitate information flow ✓ increase commitment to work → reach a general consensus faster → decision making accepted more easily to facilitate = to make easier What are the cons of a close relationship among team members? 〆face favouritism 〆wrong person could get promoted 〆someone could take revenge after a relationship having turned sour revenge (to take one's ~) = something that you do in order to make sb suffer because they have made you suffer active textbook pg 50 background - reading SSS discuss pros & cons of this kind of environment Lexical material: Staff relationships, biased personal relationships, favouritism pg 50 Relationships at work: 3 cases - reading T / Cl Should you give Judith the job of deputy after all? or give her some fiancial compensation? (...) Was Erika right not to show reciprocal feelings? (...) pg 50 listening market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_09.ogg → SSS take notes of the proposal 1) prohibit all relationships at work 2) allow relationships under a 'love' contract (behaviour, disciplinary actions in case of...) e.g. no decision-making or business trips together 3) inform team leader (try to work in different depts) 4) do nothing pg 51 task 1 2 video DVD Case study Conclusions ✓ HR must be awake & pro-active 〆don't drive a relationship underground with a ban 〆don't be too invasive by imposing a love contract 〆don't ignore this situation because it will happen again → consider option 3 = be transparent to avoid conflicts of interests Current situation & existing alternatives: → public companies have very strict rules → many private companies haven't thought about it → some companies deliberately have no policy through fear of being prejudicial to senior males & junior females → policy by word of mouth ]]> sour /ˈsauə/ = (of a person, temper, etc.) harsh; morose; bitter; not being pleasant or satisfactory any more biased /'baiəst/ ~ (toward(s) / against / in favour of sb/sth) = having a tendency to show favour towards or against one group of people or one opinion for personal reasons; making unfair judgements to brew (up) = (usually used in the progressive tenses) if sth unpleasant is brewing or brewing up, it seems likely to happen soon revenge (to take one's ~) = something that you do in order to make sb suffer because they have made you suffer to facilitate = to make easier to turn down = to refuse revenge (to take one's ~) = something that you do in order to make sb suffer because they have made you suffer to drive sth underground = to make sth go in or into a secret place in order to hide from the police, the government, etc intriguing = very interesting because of being unusual or not having an obvious answer favouritism /ˈfeɪvərɪtɪzm/ = act of unfairly treating one person better than others because you like them better prejudicial (to sth) = (formal) harming or likely to harm sb/sth pretension (to sth / to doing sth) | ~ (to do sth) = claim to be or to do sth careerist /kəˈrɪərɪst/ = (often disapproving) a person whose career is more important to them than anything else reciprocal /rɪˈsɪprəkəl/ = involving two people or groups who agree to help each other or behave in the same way to each other in at work it's better for the company It could get cause a problem It can eliminate any some bureaucracy It's more worse for the company The Judith Fisher did was not promoted Erica is confused despite that although she has... Of course, it is the a problem that two persons (2 people) don't connect interact with other team members ]]> 20221110 10:10-11:30 2 active Cold calling By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Market Leader 3rd edition Upper Intermediate Unit 5 Job satisfaction market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg44-51_unit5_job_satisfaction.pdf @ Konstantin, Yaroslav (Yan?) Optional homework smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English Grammar in Use - Intermediate by Murphy, Cambridge University Press Unit 43 The passive icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Complete exercises pg 87 ex 43.3 43.4 pg 345 key key to exercise Check your answers with the key at the end of the file english_grammar_in_use_intermediate_3rd_ed_murphy_cambridge_unit43_passive_w_infinitive_and_perfect_infinitive_structures_w_keys.pdf @ Serafima, Yan, Alena (Yaroslav?) Optional homework Perfect English Grammar.com Passive exercises https://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/passive-exercises.html zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> 20221108 hw20221110 role_play Prepare the role play. Recycle new expressions and language. 3 Role play hw20221110 role_play active Recycle new expressions and language. Your supplier hasn't provided the spare parts you had ordered (they don't fit!). As a result, you will not be able to complete the assembly of a product for your customer. Call the supplier to complain about the wrong delivery. You are polite at first, but then you lose your temper when your interlocutor doesn't recognise it's their mistake. Practise the passive form to be polite and less direct in your complaint. I'm calling about our order / purchase... 〆I've been asked to show our product to our clients the day after tomorrow! 〆Our client is complaining about being poorly serviced. 〆The product demo has been postponed twice already! ✓ It was discovered that... ✓ It is believed you are responsible for... ✓ We should be given higher priority, a discount... You have just started working for a large supplier. They have a strong reputation but are a little old fashioned: their logistics provider lack a modern data tracking system. You believe you are not responsible for the wrong delivery. Use the passive to avoid saying directly who made a mistake. ✓ I realise a mistake has been made along the chain. ✓ We are thought to be the most reliable supplier in the area! ✓ I've been asked to send you... 〆It's been acknowledged that we are indeed short of staff but... 〆I'm afraid the logistics company is to blame, not us... 〆I can't be expected to know where they stock all their parts, can I? active textbook pg 49 ex B C market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_07.ogg pg 49 ex D E market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_08.ogg T / Cl A headhunter wants to interest somebody in a new job 'Would you like to know the salary range?' means [persuading | dealing with objections]? = closed question ✓ persuading 'Wouldn't you like to know the salary range?' = closed question + negative form → expected answer is 'yes' ✓ dealing with objections It's a six-figure salary ✓ persuading pg 49 ex E vocab Functional language: Sounding people out, persuading to consider an offer, dealing with objections pg 49 ex F role play → use expressions from the 'useful language' section ]]> cold calling = practice of telephoning sb that you do not know, in order to sell them sth p.a. = per annum (per year) to sound out = to try to learn someone's opinions and intentions vacant = if a job in a company is vacant, nobody is doing it and it is available for sb to take substantial = very important apologise /əˈpɔlədʒaɪz/ apologies /əˈpɔlədʒɪz/ to your customers? You can fix my problem with another way I will try to know find out where your spare part is After that I will understand what I will do the next It can be offered for to you How As Konstantin said... He should say have told you that I would call for you ]]> 20221108 10:10-11:30 2 active Using the passive to be less direct - review By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Market Leader 3rd edition Upper Intermediate Unit 5 Job satisfaction pg 48 ex A B passives market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg44-51_unit5_job_satisfaction.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> 20210915-1555 The passive to be less direct active grammar 5 The passive active deck_shuffled deck_of_phrases_the_passive_b1_03.csv 20210422-1755 Passive forms active review grammar_passive_selection_b2_01.csv active textbook pg 48 ex C passives ]]> 3 Role play hw20221110 role_play active Recycle new expressions and language. Your supplier hasn't provided the spare parts you had ordered (they don't fit!). As a result, you will not be able to complete the assembly of a product for your customer. Call the supplier to complain about the wrong delivery. You are polite at first, but then you lose your temper when your interlocutor doesn't recognise it's their mistake. Practise the passive form to be polite and less direct in your complaint. I'm calling about our order / purchase... 〆I've been asked to show our product to our clients the day after tomorrow! 〆Our client is complaining about being poorly serviced. 〆The product demo has been postponed twice already! ✓ It was discovered that... ✓ It is believed you are responsible for... ✓ We should be given higher priority, a discount... You have just started working for a large supplier. They have a strong reputation but are a little old fashioned: their logistics provider lack a modern data tracking system. You believe you are not responsible for the wrong delivery. Use the passive to avoid saying directly who made a mistake. ✓ I realise a mistake has been made along the chain. ✓ We are thought to be the most reliable supplier in the area! ✓ I've been asked to send you... 〆It's been acknowledged that we are indeed short of staff but... 〆I'm afraid the logistics company is to blame, not us... 〆I can't be expected to know where they stock all their parts, can I? to carry out = to put in effect; to execute to research into = to study a subject, especially in order to discover new facts or information about it; исследовать incentive (for / to sb/sth) (to do sth) = something that encourages you to do sth make made in the Russian Federation The manager has been implemented implementing a new strategy since January ]]> hygiene /ˈhaɪdʒi:n/ questionnaire /ˌkwestɪəˈnɛə/ 20221103 10:10-11:30 2 active Staff motivation Working for the best companies By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Market Leader 3rd edition Upper Intermediate Unit 5 Job satisfaction pg 46 ex A B C reading → complete only role A pg 47 Marriott Hotels International market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg44-51_unit5_job_satisfaction.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> 1 Driving job satisfaction active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png What are the keys to success with employees? Is their satisfaction a prerequisite to a successful business? ✓ attract ✓ retain ✓ motivate ≠ business skills = management skills to retain = to keep sth; to continue to have sth How can you drive job satisfaction? ✓ be committed to people ✓ reward & recognise people for their individual contribution → challenge employees to come up with new ideas to satisfy customers to be committed = to be completely loyal to one person, organization, etc. or give all your time and effort to your work, an activity, etc How does drive for personal learning & growth change employees' expectations? ✓ employees don't expect to do the same type of work all their lives → employees want to take control of own personal growth (i.e. don't depend on HR to tell them what to do) drive = (approving) a strong desire to do things and achieve sth; great energy How have social concerns affected employment expectations? ✓ need to be socially responsible to attract employees increasingly important ✓ reduce carbon footprint & recycling ✓ support local communities (e.g. prevent old-age poverty) → working for socially responsible organisations carbon footprint = total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions caused by an individual, event, organization, service, place or product, expressed as carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) What do people want more from their jobs nowadays than in the past? ✓ training & self actualisation ✓ building self & acquiring skills to be long-life learners ✓ time-out for voluntary work ✓ pride in workplace that can be shared with families and friends active textbook market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_04.ogg pg 46 ex B listening market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_05.ogg T / Cl Why & how has flexibility grown more usual in the workplace? ✓ driven by the changing role of women in the workplace ✓ results from widespread technology & emerging generations ✓ more demand for sabbaticals = new job priorities ]]> active textbook market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_06.ogg ]]> 1 Lead in active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png What is most important when working for a company? ✓ basic salary ✓ medical insurance ✓ pension scheme ✓ continuous development (e.g. providing NVQ) NVQ (National Vocational Qualification) = work-based qualification that recognises the skills and knowledge a person needs to do a job. The candidate needs to demonstrate and prove their competency in their chosen role or career path What professional perks are valuable? ✓ flat allowance ✓ relocation allowance ✓ paternity leave perks = fringe benefits; extra things that an employer gives you as well as your wages paternity leave = time that the father of a new baby is allowed to have away from work What should your ideal company guarantee? ✓ sense of well-being ✓ being appreciated ✓ employee development ✓ lifelong learning opportunities to appreciate = to recognize the good qualities of sb/sth active textbook pg 46 ex A B C reading Working for the best companies T / Cl Why would as much as 36% of staff change jobs if so many were happy with their work environment & proud of their company? 〆boring job 〆rather low-skilled positions & poor pay → little opportunities for career development? = jobs rather for immigrants pg 47 Marriott Hotels International pg 135 KPMG reading pg 46 ex D word partnerships pg 47 ex E reading ]]> unsatisfied = not dealt with in a satisfactory way; (of a person) not having got what you hoped; not having had enough of sth; worried and uneasy dissatisfied = not happy or satisfied with sth; sulky, sullen, morose, or silent golden handshake = severance payment substantial = important job sharing | work sharing = employment arrangement where two people, or sometimes more, are retained on a part-time or reduced-time basis to perform a job normally fulfilled by one person working full-time. This leads to a net reduction in per-employee income two-pronged (approach) = divided to juggle = to try to deal with two or more important jobs or activities at the same time so that you can fit all of them into your life secondment = detachment of a person from their regular organization for temporary assignment elsewhere (medical) check-up = physical, medical or clinical examination by a medical professional who investigates the body of a patient for signs of disease. medical history = account of the symptoms as experienced by the patient to diagnose and devise a treatment plan paternity leave = time that the father of a new baby is allowed to have away from work NVQ (National Vocational Qualification) = work-based qualification that recognises the skills and knowledge a person needs to do a job. The candidate needs to demonstrate and prove their competency in their chosen role or career path perks = fringe benefits; extra things that an employer gives you as well as your wages to go out of one's way = to make a special effort to do something leisure = time that is spent doing what you enjoy when you are not working or studying contributory pension = State Pension is part of the United Kingdom Government's pension arrangements. Benefits vary depending on the age of the individual and their contribution record. Anyone can make a claim, provided they have a minimum number of qualifying years of contributions entitlement /en'taitəlmənt/ (to take up your -) = official right to have or do sth to sound (sb) out = try to learn someone's opinions and intentions succeed (very) successful for now at all This is very huge ...what people want from their job in compare comparison with 30 years ago The company spends money for on fun events I don't want to work here there (talking about another company and not the one where you work) ]]> 20221101 10:10-11:30 2 active Job satisfaction Staff motivation By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Market Leader 3rd edition Upper Intermediate Unit 5 Job satisfaction pg 44 ex D quiz pg 45 ex B vocab synonyms & word building market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg44-51_unit5_job_satisfaction.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> 1 Lead in active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Are you satisfied by your job? What motivates you? ✓ feeling of happiness or pleasure because you have achieved something ✓ being challenged by different tasks ✓ being surrounded by inspiring people What is a good indicator that an employee likes their job? ✓ eagerness or willingness to do something without needing to be told or forced to do it ✓ feels almost like a hobby = might become a workaholic eagerness = being very interested and excited by sth that is going to happen or about sth that you want to do What kind of motivation is more effective for you? Why? ✓ intrinsic motivation = more long term ✓ extrinsic motivation = rather short term → needed to satisfy hygiene roots → hygiene factors are more important than motivators = Herzberg 2-factor theory intrinsic = inherent, essential; belonging naturally (intrinsic value) Herzberg 2-factor theory = motivators will fail if hygiene factors are not satisfactory hygiene factor = feature of a job that will make a worker unhappy if it is not provided, for example fair pay or comfortable working conditions: Hygiene factors are those which are necessary for people to work, not those that actually motivate people to work harder Do you always need to do something creative, unlike routine, to enjoy your job? 〆creative jobs can be emotionally exhausting & frustrating ✓ need to strike a balance → try to learn new ways to do your job well active textbook pg 44 ex A starting up pg 44 ex B listening market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_01.ogg market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_02.ogg market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_03.ogg pg 44 ex C speaking → use expressions from pg 44 ex A set for homework pg 44 ex D quiz ]]> active textbook ]]> active textbook pg 45 ex C speaking ]]> eagerness = being very interested and excited by sth that is going to happen or about sth that you want to do intrinsic = inherent, essential; belonging naturally (intrinsic value) Herzberg 2-factor theory = motivators will fail if hygiene factors are not satisfactory hygiene factor = feature of a job that will make a worker unhappy if it is not provided, for example fair pay or comfortable working conditions: Hygiene factors are those which are necessary for people to work, not those that actually motivate people to work harder empowerment = autonomy; act of conferring legality or sanction or formal warrant; increasing the economic, political, social, educational, gender, or spiritual strength of an entity or entities Sociological empowerment often addresses members of groups that social discrimination processes have excluded from decision-making processes through - for example - discrimination based on disability, race, ethnicity, religion, or gender. Empowerment as a methodology is often associated with feminism: see consciousness-raising (Wikipedia) red-tape = dealing with bureaucracy burnout = breakdown to hyperventilate = to breathe too quickly because you are very frightened or excited perks = fringe benefits; extra things that an employer gives you as well as your wages remuneration = amount of money that is paid to sb for the work they have done second wind = (BrEn) (informal) new energy that makes you able to continue with sth that had made you tired second breath = the easier breathing that follows difficult breathing when one makes a severe physical effort, as in running or swimming unsatisfied = not dealt with in a satisfactory way; (of a person) not having got what you hoped; not having had enough of sth; worried and uneasy dissatisfied = not happy or satisfied with sth; sulky, sullen, morose, or silent golden handshake = severance payment substantial = important job sharing | work sharing = employment arrangement where two people, or sometimes more, are retained on a part-time or reduced-time basis to perform a job normally fulfilled by one person working full-time. This leads to a net reduction in per-employee income 'm have been in this company for only 4 months Now I can afford myself to have a more better work life balance I need to do a lot of things to do All of my bosses was were male Some companies got less job work ]]> 20221027 10:10-11:30 2 active Case study In Step's relocation By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Market Leader 3rd edition Intermediate Case study In Step's relocation icons8-reading-100.png pg 42 background reading market_leader_3rd_intermediate_course_book_pg42-3_141-4_case_study_in_step_s_relocation.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> Market Leader 3rd edition B1 active textbook background T / Cl A 'getting-to-know-you' meeting is [formal | informal]? ✓ informal Do they want to go ahead with the relocation or just discuss with people? ≠ going ahead (making any decision yet) ✓ reassure people pg 42 reading Getting to know you meeting pg 43 task - role play T / Cl Can companies really cut costs and save jobs by relocating? (...) pg 43 message from vice-president reading T / Cl What does the vice-president seem to ignore? 〆 concern for staff Is the vice-president's message clear about the reasons for relocating? ✓ better communication between the factory and the head office in Paris? ✓ more efficient logistics? (...) Does this message suggest the company is having financial difficulties? (...) pg 43 listening staff worries market_leader_3rd_intermediate_audio_cd01_030.ogg T / Cl What shock might management be in for? ✓ resistance from staff to relocate pg 43 task - role play pg 141 against relocation pg 144 in favour of relocation pg 144 independent management consultant Lexical material: Change curve - negative emotions (denial, anger, blame, guilt, sadness) video DVD case study commentary Feedback 〆staff will have to choose ✓ management is asking questions before making up their minds 〆management are driving too fast to relocation before staff have had time to consider the pros & cons → staff are victims → staff lack motivation ✓ change curve (process adjustment) → energy drops affects company output & personal lives 〆negative emotions (denial, anger, blame, guilt, sadness) → confidence & energy emerge 〆risk = staff expectations are unmet → massive distraction, motivation, performance → lose talent ✓ opportunity = clarify situation → explain pressure (costs, market competitiveness) → achieve shared understanding in the workforce → make a clear decision to move ∑ staff could be ready & motivated to do what's needed (i.e. save the company...) Conclusion: ✓ justify relocation or threaten to cut jobs?!... ]]> warehouse = building where large quantities of goods are stored, especially before they are sent to shops/stores to be sold to propose = to suggest a plan, an idea, etc. for people to think about and decide on crèche = day nursery outsourcing = arranging for sb outside a company to do work or provide goods for that company to lack = not to have distraction = thing that takes your attention away from what you are doing or thinking about denial = refusal to accept that sth unpleasant or painful is true blame (for sth) = responsibility for doing sth badly or wrongly guilt = unhappy feelings caused by knowing or thinking that you have done sth wrong hours hour groceries shop You can feel boring bored when you live in this city If I will be was much older than now maybe I will would think about it He'll be very glad for about this moving move We have a lot of reasons for being against the relocation It depends what kind of benefits people will take get | gain after (OR thanks to) this relocation You can rent a flat for at a lower rate You can stay leave your children there (at the nursery) ]]> 20221025 10:10-11:30 2 active Breaking the glass ceiling (2/2) By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. The Business Advanced icons8-reading-100.png pg 16 ex 2 reading the_business_mac_millan_advanced_students_book_pg16-17_the_glass_ceiling.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> 20221020 1 hw20221025 The glass ceiling pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Answer the following questions. 1 hw20221025 The glass ceiling active edit_ol_qa prep_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Answer the following questions. Can gender impede career development? ✓ probably yes to impede = to be a hindrance or obstacle to What is a metaphor for professional discrimination? ✓ the glass ceiling glass ceiling = ceiling based on attitudinal or organizational bias in the work force that prevents minorities and women from advancing to leadership positions What leads to a glass ceiling? ✓ excessive gender gap gender gap = difference in opinions or attitudes between men and women concerning a variety of public and private issues, including political candidates, parties, or programmes What leads to emancipation & equal opportunities? ✓ positive discrimination by public services ✓ no censorship of feminism oriented content ✓ recognition of LGBT by the public opinion gender role = overt expression of attitudes that indicate to others the degree of your maleness or femaleness LGBT = lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Are today's men still as inflexible & intolerant as 50 years ago? 〆 many men still tend to put women on a pedestal 〆 many men still pamper their spouse patriarchal = (of societies) being ruled by or having descent traced through the male line to pamper = (sometimes disapproving) to take care of sb very well and make them feel as comfortable as possible 1 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Johari Window active deck_shuffled_lines_halign prep_deck_shuffled_lines_halign
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]]> active textbook the_business_advanced_audio_cd01_12.ogg pg 17 ex 4 reading T / Cl Is Gemma writing more in American English or British English? to study [on | at] week ends ✓ on = American English ✓ at = British English pg 17 ex 5 discussion pg 17 ex 6 listening the_business_advanced_audio_cd01_13.ogg pg 17 ex 7 discussion ]]> 3 Conclusion active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Look at Gemma's Johari profile: is she hiding much? ✓ big facade = perhaps she lacks self confidence → might not succeed in Sweden → stay in Spain but move to another company? Look at Gemma's Johari profile: is everything clear & obvious? ✓ big arena = she is determined to succeed → we all know she will make a career whatever happens → go to Sweden Look at Gemma's Johari profile: is she not aware of too many things? ✓ big blind spot = she doesn't realise she won't make a career, either in Spain or Sweden → her boss or husband should tell her she has reached a glass ceiling? What are Gemma's options? 1 stop work & have a baby ✓ improve marketing skills 〆don't attend an MBA course? = give up having a real career? 2 move to Sweden ✓ make a career 〆end up divorcing? (...) What would you recommend (based on her Johari profile)? ✓ give up SEVS (because won't be able to make a career there anyway) ✓ attend relevant training (Xabi makes 'good money' now = they can afford it) ✓ go job hunting in Spain in a multinational firm = more likely to find equal opportunities nitpicking = as nitpicking inherently requires fastidious, meticulous attention to detail, the term has become appropriated to describe the practice of meticulously searching for minor, even trivial errors in detail (often referred to as "nits" as well), and then criticising them (see hypercriticism) gender role = overt expression of attitudes that indicate to others the degree of your maleness or femaleness gender gap = difference in opinions or attitudes between men and women concerning a variety of public and private issues, including political candidates, parties, or programmes to impede = to be a hindrance or obstacle to glass ceiling = ceiling based on attitudinal or organizational bias in the work force that prevents minorities and women from advancing to leadership positions to overreach = to fail by trying to achieve more than is possible to reconcile = to make (one thing) compatible with (another) to sing praises = to express your approval or admiration for sb/sth to hit below the belt = disregarding the rules (from the notion of an illegal low blow in boxing) self-starter = energetic person with unusual initiative to beg = request urgently or persistently irritable = getting annoyed easily; showing your anger patriarchal = (of societies) being ruled by or having descent traced through the male line to pamper = (sometimes disapproving) to take care of sb very well and make them feel as comfortable as possible gender role = overt expression of attitudes that indicate to others the degree of your maleness or femaleness LGBT = lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender teaching upbringing that can lead to this situation I don't didn't know that this discrimination can be named like this This is one of the stops obstacles that a manager can... For In my opinion the gender gap is bigger than in Russia It's not known for to her She always can always move back to Spain ]]> 20221020 10:10-11:30 2 active Breaking the glass ceiling (1/2) By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. The Business 2.0 Upper Intermediate pg 53 ex 5 regrets the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_students_book_pg52-53_past_modals_regrets_speculation_and_habits_fukushima_facts.pdf smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. The Business Advanced icons8-reading-100.png pg 16 ex 2 reading the_business_mac_millan_advanced_students_book_pg16-17_the_glass_ceiling.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> The Business C1 Unit 1 Personal development 1 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Johari Window active deck_shuffled_lines_halign prep_deck_shuffled_lines_halign
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Can gender impede career development? ✓ probably yes to impede = to be a hindrance or obstacle to What is a metaphor for professional discrimination? ✓ the glass ceiling glass ceiling = ceiling based on attitudinal or organizational bias in the work force that prevents minorities and women from advancing to leadership positions What leads to a glass ceiling? ✓ excessive gender gap gender gap = difference in opinions or attitudes between men and women concerning a variety of public and private issues, including political candidates, parties, or programmes What leads to emancipation & equal opportunities? gender role = overt expression of attitudes that indicate to others the degree of your maleness or femaleness Are today's men still as inflexible & intolerant as 50 years ago? 〆 many men still tend to put women on a pedestal 〆 many men still pamper their spouse patriarchal = (of societies) being ruled by or having descent traced through the male line to pamper = (sometimes disapproving) to take care of sb very well and make them feel as comfortable as possible active textbook Until the 1980s men and women in the U.S. exhibited similar voting habits. Since then, however, women have been more likely than men to support the Democratic Party and liberal policies, particularly on issues such as equal employment opportunity, child care, and gun control. In contrast, in western Europe women historically have been more likely than men to support conservative political parties. source Britannica Concise Encyclopedia --> 1.6 Case study - The glass ceiling Lexical material: Equal opportunities, gender role, gender gap, glass ceiling pg 16 ex 1 2 discussion pg 17 ex 3 listening the_business_advanced_audio_cd01_12.ogg ]]> bold = courageous caring = kind, helpful and showing that you care about other people grey cardinal = someone who is a Grey Cardinal exerts power behind the scenes, without drawing attention to himself or herself dignified = calm and serious and deserving respect ingenious = having a lot of clever new ideas and good at inventing things self-assertive = aggressively self-assured dependable = worthy of reliance or trust self-conscious ~ (about sth) = nervous or embarrassed about your appearance or what other people think of you witty = able to say or write clever, amusing things tense = nervous or worried, and unable to relax Johari window = technique designed to help people better understand their relationship with themselves and others. It was created by psychologists Joseph Luft (1916–2014) and Harrington Ingham (1916–1995) in 1955, and is used primarily in self-help groups and corporate settings as a heuristic exercise. Luft and Ingham named their model "Johari" using a combination of their first names arena = place with a flat open area in the middle and seats around it where people can watch sports and entertainment; area of activity that concerns the public, especially one where there is a lot of opposition between different groups or countries façade /fəˈsɑːd/ = way that sb/sth appears to be, which is different from the way sb/sth really is blind spot = area that sb cannot see, especially an area of the road when they are driving a car; if sb has a blind spot about sth, they ignore it or they are unwilling or unable to understand it dark horse = political candidate who is not well known but could win unexpectedly gender role = overt expression of attitudes that indicate to others the degree of your maleness or femaleness gender gap = difference in opinions or attitudes between men and women concerning a variety of public and private issues, including political candidates, parties, or programmes to impede = to be a hindrance or obstacle to glass ceiling = ceiling based on attitudinal or organizational bias in the work force that prevents minorities and women from advancing to leadership positions to overreach = to fail by trying to achieve more than is possible to reconcile = to make (one thing) compatible with (another) to sing praises = to express your approval or admiration for sb/sth to hit below the belt = disregarding the rules (from the notion of an illegal low blow in boxing) self-starter = energetic person with unusual initiative to beg = request urgently or persistently irritable = getting annoyed easily; showing your anger patriarchal = (of societies) being ruled by or having descent traced through the male line to pamper = (sometimes disapproving) to take care of sb very well and make them feel as comfortable as possible am agreed agree with her In some industries Some hard work should (could | ought to?) have been done (OR had to be done) some hard work which could have been done only by men in some industries only by men I didn't catch the all whole meaning Despite that Although we have difficulties, we can do... (although + clause) Despite the fact that we have difficulties, we can do... (despite + noun phrase) ]]> 20221018 10:10-11:30 2 active Expressing regrets, speculating about past events By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Market Leader Upper Intermediate pg 78 ex B modal perfect market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg76-78_recipes_for_team_building_modal_perfect.pdf smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. The Business 2.0 Upper Intermediate Fukushima facts - Past modals the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_students_book_pg52-53_past_modals_regrets_speculation_and_habits_fukushima_facts.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook set for homework pg 78 ex B modal perfect pg 78 ex C grammar ]]> active textbook Grammar: Modal perfect (perfect infinitive) ]]> 20200914-1759 Regrets, speculations and habits active grammar active textbook Fukushima facts pg 52 ex 3 discussion ]]> active textbook pg 53 ex 6 7 regrets pg 53 ex 9 10 speaking ]]> appraisal = expert estimation of the quality, quantity, and other characteristics of someone or something vague /'veig/ = not clear in a person's mind on your own money at your own cost They had been build built a plant which can resist a wave more taller than 14m high If they would be had built with a bigger backup generator it wouldn't have been so much damage damaged It wasn't protected as good well as modern stations are If she would have been was a vet she couldn't have lived the same life ]]> 20221017 20221013 10:10-11:30 2 active Recipes for team building By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. New Inside Out Upper Intermediate pg 113 ex 3 4 grammar new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg112-3_talking_about_your_future_forms_when_and_present.pdf smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Market Leader Upper Intermediate pg 76 ex A B C D E reading pg 77 Recipes for team building market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg76-78_recipes_for_team_building_modal_perfect.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> Market Leader 3rd edition B2 active textbook market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_025.ogg T / Cl Thanks to technology, people communicate more spontaneously or only when requested? 〆 only when requested → fewer opportunities for casual conversation, sharing feelings Should you be limited by subject-heading thinking? 〆 probably not ✓ though some agenda is needed → need to have random, creative ideas Will you talk with colleagues without a specific need? 〆 perhaps not because you are stuck in your daily work → need for informal meetings, integration activities pg 76 ex B listening market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_026.ogg T / Cl Who pulls the team together? ✓ the gluers What do they look after? ✓ pastoral needs = relationship (emotional, 'spiritual') needs of people pg 76 ex C listening market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_027.ogg T / Cl What kind of role do you usually play in a team [leader | creator | glue | doer]? (...) pg 76 ex D listening market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_028.ogg T / Cl What form of leadership is more popular in Russia [empowerment | command & control]? ✓ C2 What form of leadership is more popular in the US [empowerment | command & control]? ✓ empowered form of leadership ]]> active textbook pg 77 Recipes for team building pg 76 ex F speaking pg 76 ex G ]]> 20200120-1123 Modal perfect (perfect infinitive) active grammar active textbook set for homework pg 78 ex B modal perfect pg 78 ex C grammar ]]> to foster = to promote the growth of to contrive = to make or work out a plan for; devise contrived = artificially formal; showing effects of planning or manipulation to persist = to refuse to stop; continue firmly or obstinately (in an opinion or a course of action) esp. despite obstacles, remonstrance... dab hand (at sth) = person who is very good at doing sth or using sth pedestrian = without any imagination or excitement; dull DOS = Dept of State, federal department in the United States that sets and maintains foreign policies to cook up = to plan and put together; make up; invent storm = situation in which a lot of people suddenly express very strong feelings about sth to pitch in = (informal) to join in and help with an activity, by doing some of the work or by giving money, advice, etc dispersed = spread over a wide area in other case (but) if I had I would have already implemented it ]]> 20221011 10:10-11:30 2 active Talking about your future By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. The Business Upper Intermediate 2.0 Sustain - Company history, future continuous, future perfect pg 79 ex 7 grammar the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_students_book_pg78-79_sustain_company_history_future_continuous_future_perfect.pdf smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. New Inside Out Upper Intermediate new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg112-3_talking_about_your_future_forms_when_and_present.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> 20210522-1039 Future continuous for being polite & tentative questions active grammar active textbook pg 79 ex 8 discussion & presentation ]]> active textbook new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd03_017.ogg pg 112 ex 4 vocab pg 112 ex 1 reading & grammar pg 112 ex 2 listening new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd03_018.ogg ]]> active textbook
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]]> 20221011-1131 Present simple instead of future after a time marker active grammar 20200415-1712 Verbs followed by the present simple with a future meaning (I hope I get...) active grammar active textbook set for homework pg 113 ex 3 4 grammar ]]> to get it out of your system = to free oneself of yearning for something in order to liberate oneself from an unwanted preoccupation behind oneself = used to say that sth is in sb's past to make it = to succeed in a big way; get to the top to come to one's senses = to think clearly; behave as usual or as you should; act sensibly posh = (informal) elegant and expensive be leave home Maybe they should be leave leaving home In fact in generally general I agree with you She wants to protect her daughter about from making this mistake She wants to protect her daughter to avoid making about this mistake If you make it as a singer ]]> 20221006 10:10-11:30 2 active Telling about a company's history and successes By the end of this session you will have studied Complete the gaps in the following excerpt adapted for practising articles. AI: will the machines ever rise up? Ian Sample, science editor, The Guardian ai_will_the_machines_ever_rise_up_adapted_for_practising_articles.pdf Rescheduled from previous lesson smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. The Business Upper Intermediate 2.0 Sustain - Company history, future continuous, future perfect pg 79 ex 5 grammar the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_students_book_pg78-79_sustain_company_history_future_continuous_future_perfect.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook ]]> active textbook the_business_mac_millan_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_27.ogg pg 78 ex 3 speaking Grammar: Future perfect pg 78 ex 4 grammar ]]> active textbook → practise future perfect ]]> active textbook T / Cl What will you be presenting at your next webinar? → future continuous (...) pg 79 ex 6 practice → use Sustain 5th anniversary ball description (right margin) ]]> 20210522-1039 Future continuous for being polite & tentative questions active grammar active textbook pg 79 ex 8 discussion & presentation ]]> 2 Role play active role_play Recycle new expressions and language. Recycle new expressions and language. → practise future forms Your company needs to expand. Explain what you will need to be doing to convince a bank to lend you money. ✓ we are signing a new contract for a big customer (present continuous → arrangement) ✓ we are going to build a new plant (going to → intention based on visible evidence) ✓ we will be recruiting new scientists ✓ we will be employing more staff in sales ✓ the market will be growing ✓ we will have penetrated the African market by year 6 (because there is much sun) (future perfect → time marker) ✓ we will have finished building a new plant by year 8 ✓ it will maximise our turnover (future simple → promise) You are a bank manager. Ask how your customer is going to pay back their loan. How are you planning to pay us back on time? Aren't you going to need more resources? 3 Role play active role_play Recycle new expressions and language. → practise future forms Recycle new expressions and language. Your team need to complete a new project. Explain what you will need to be doing to convince your manager to give you more resources. ✓ we are signing a new contract for a big customer (present continuous → arrangement) ✓ we are going to improve our product (going to → intention based on visible evidence) ✓ we will be recruiting new employees ✓ we will be employing more staff in sales ✓ the market will be growing ✓ we will have penetrated the Asian market by year 6 (because there is much demand) (future perfect → time marker) ✓ we will have finished the project by year 8 ✓ it will maximise our turnover (future simple → promise) You are a manager. Ask how your subordinate how their team is going to complete the project. How are you planning to complete the project in time? Aren't you going to need more resources? How will we manage to find new employees? Who will be paying for their training? When will you have a prototype ready for our customers? sustainable = involving the use of natural products and energy in a way that does not harm the environment black tie = very formal men's clothes worn for a social event, usually including a black bow tie fancy dress = clothes that you wear for fun to make you look like a particular type of person Until By 10am tomorrow I will have gone to the swimming pool Do you know what will you will be doing this time next Monday? She won't have wrote written up her trip report ]]> 20221004 10:10-11:30 2 active Completing a project by its deadline - Future forms By the end of this session you will have studied Complete the gaps in the following excerpt adapted for practising articles. Don't use antivirus firms linked to Russia The Guardian Saturday 2 December 2017 don_t_use_antivirus_firms_linked_to_russia_adapted_for_practising_articles.pdf smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. The Business Upper Intermediate 2.0 Sustain - Company history, future continuous, future perfect pg 79 ex 5 grammar the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_students_book_pg78-79_sustain_company_history_future_continuous_future_perfect.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> 1 Present continuous vs going to to talk about arrangements and plans active deck_shuffled deck_of_phrases_future_forms_present_continuous_vs_going_to_b1_01.csv 2 Role play active role_play Recycle new expressions and language. Recycle new expressions and language. You are reporting to your manager about an important project. The deadline is in 2 weeks but you need 3 weeks. Explain how you're going to deploy the new piece of software for your project. We are launching the new software next week. = present continuous → arrangement We're going to start with... = going to + infinitive → intention You are a project manager. The deadline for an important project is in two weeks. You are worried. How are you planning to finish on time? Are you going to need more resources? active textbook 20210403-1823 Future simple vs future continuous active grammar wip textbook 20210403-1213 Future perfect vs present perfect active grammar 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 ]]> 20210120-1440 Future continuous vs future perfect active grammar wip textbook ]]> 1 How to complete a project by its deadline active edit_ol_qa prep_ol_qa Explain what you need to do to complete your project by its deadline. Before I contact the customer... I'll have rehearsed my sales pitch. to rehearse = to practise or make people practise a play, piece of music, etc. in preparation for a public performance I will be travelling on a business trip and... I'll be flying from one plant to another I will need to recruit a team a month before the peer review starts Before I leave.., Before I leave I will have signed the relevant papers. Before the peer review starts all participants should have adequate authorisation for visiting the plant. If we want to reach a win/win solution... We will have been negotiating for a long time. We will have been preparing for a long time We will have been thinking about the transients for a long time to myself to be lazy Before I contact the customer I will have prepare prepared our product Before I leave I will have rehearsed my speech (OR sales pitch) preferably ]]> 20220929 10:10-11:30 2 active Telephoning - Future forms By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Market Leader 3rd edition Intermediate Talking about the future, Telephoning: Making arrangements market_leader_3rd_intermediate_course_book_pg18-19_talking_about_the_future_telephoning_making_arrangements.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> Market Leader 3rd edition B1 20210708-1045 Arrangements, offers, plans active decks deck_of_phrases_future_arrangements_offers_plans.csv 20210630-1227 Arrangements, plans, promises and intentions active decks deck_of_phrases_future_arrangements_plans_promises_intentions.csv 20190418-1837 Future forms active decks deck_of_phrases_future_forms.csv active textbook future forms mindmap
future_forms_mindmap.pdf pg 18 ex A B grammar pg 18 ex C speaking ]]> active textbook Functional language: Telephoning, making & changing arrangements T / Cl How do you usually make arrangements for a meeting [by phone | by e-mail]? (...) pg 19 ex A listening market_leader_3rd_intermediate_audio_cd01_012.ogg market_leader_3rd_intermediate_audio_cd01_013.ogg pg 19 ex B listening market_leader_3rd_intermediate_audio_cd01_012.ogg pg 19 ex C listening market_leader_3rd_intermediate_audio_cd01_013.ogg Functional language: Answering the phone, making contact, stating your purpose, responding, closing useful language pg 19 ex D role play ]]> Role play role_play active Recycle new expressions and language. Practise future forms. may happen that... we will need to discount some of our products]]> Your competitor has just released a new product. You are panicking because it is cheaper than yours. Discuss with your colleague what is likely to happen. Suggest what actions could be taken. It's a disaster! They're going to take over the market! (going to = prediction based on visible events) Our sales will drop significantly! (future simple = prediction) ✓ It might just happen that... ✓ There's a 50/50 chance... ✓ There's a good chance... ✓ There's no doubt... ✓ It's bound to be... Your competitor has just released a new product. You are not worried because it is not as good quality as yours. Discuss with your colleague what is likely to happen. Reassure your colleague. Offer solutions. Their product won't threaten our sales. 〆It's highly unlikely our loyal customers will want to... 〆It's impossible that... 〆There's no way... 〆Don't worry, there's not much chance... Don't worry! We'll launch a marketing explain which explains why our product is more reliable. to be bound to + infinitive = to do / be sth certain or likely to happen, or to do or be sth take-over = acquisition to reassure sb (about sth) = to say or do sth that makes sb less frightened or worried an the earlier one Maybe it's not so as good as our products ]]> 20220927 10:10-11:30 2 active What if there is no drinking water? (Lifesaver bottle) By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. New Inside Out Intermediate Unit 5 - Edible pg 47 ex 4 5 grammar (review of articles) new_inside_out_intermediate_students_book_pg40-47_unit_5_food_uncountable_used_to_would.pdf Optional homework English Grammar in Use - Advanced by Hewings, Cambridge University Press icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Unit 56-62 articles Complete exercises key to exercise Check your answers with the key at the end of the file english_grammar_in_use_advanced_hewings_cambridge_unit56-62_articles_w_key.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> 1 Lead in active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Would you object to drinking water from the Moscow river? 〆probably yes to object to +ing = to say that you disagree with, disapprove of or oppose sth What techniques do you know to make water drinkable? ✓ boiling ✓ filtering ✓ desalination (...) desalination = process of removing salt from sea water Imagine you were in a country struck by water shortages due to war or climate change, how would you ensure access to water? ✓ rely on international aid ✓ relocate populations closer to rivers shortage = situation when there is not enough of the people or things that are needed to ensure = to make sure that sth happens or is definite 2 Saving lives with decontaminated water active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png How to make filthy water drinkable, Michael Pritchard http://www.ted.com Too much of the world lacks access to clean drinking water. Engineer Michael Pritchard did something about it -- inventing the portable Lifesaver filter, which can make the most revolting water drinkable in seconds. An amazing demo from TEDGlobal 2009. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXepkIWPhFQ ]]> How many people around the world are now suffering from diarrhoea since Michael Pritchard started his speech [01'27]? 13 000 people diarrhoea = illness in which waste matter is emptied from the bowels much more frequently than normal, and in liquid form How many children have just died while he was speaking? 4 children Why was Michael Pritchard angry? [02:27] 〆the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami forced people to flee 〆large and destructive category 5 Atlantic hurricane Katerina caused over 1,800 fatalities and $125 billion in damage in late August 2005, especially in the city of New Orleans and the surrounding areas → it took 5 days to get water to the Superdome → people were shooting each other for Tv sets and water to flee = to leave a person or place very quickly, especially because you are afraid of possible danger What is the size of bacteria & viruses? ✓ bacteria ~ 200 nano metres ✓ viruses ~ 25 nano metres nano = one thousand-millionth of a metre What is the size of pores of the solution provided? 15 nano millimetres pore = one of the very small holes in your skin that sweat can pass through; one of the similar small holes in the surface of a plant or a rock Where do the water and ingredients used for the demonstration come from? ✓ river Thames ✓ water from his pond ✓ gift from a friend's rabbit ✓ sewage water sewage = used water and waste substances that are produced by human bodies, that are carried away from houses and factories through special pipes What are the applications of the Lifesaver bottle? ✓ international aid organisations (...) What happens when people congregate in a camp to get water? 〆diseases spread → problems keep perpetrating to congregate = to come together in a group to perpetrate = to commit a crime or do sth wrong or evil What is his 'thinking different' approach? ✓ use natural resources → make water sterile ≠ don't relocate people What is the millennium goal? What can you do with USD 8 billion? ✓ halve the number of people who have no access to drinking water to halve = to cut by 2 The UK government spends 20 million pounds per year on foreign aid. What does Michael suggest doing with USD 20 billion? ✓ provide safe drinking water for all aid = money, food, etc. that is sent to help countries in difficult situations In what circumstances could the Lifesaver jerrycan or bottle be used? ✓ natural disaster ✓ camping (...) What technical risks could you have when exploiting the Lifesaver? 〆pores could get clogged before reaching 6000 litres of dirty water 〆some chemicals might get through the pores 〆usage might cost more than half a cent per day to clog = to block sth or to become blocked Why aren't governments already using this solution? 〆lobby by bottled water producers 〆medical and/or sanitary regulations blocking widespread usage of this technology lobby = group of people who try to influence politicians on a particular issue How would you convince people in Russia to buy these products? 〆people are not in a dire situation requiring such temporary solution → sell to hunters & hikers as a camping item dire = very severe Should the government deploy this technology in remote regions? 〆perhaps too expensive even for a settlement → better develop or revamp the local Soviet Union infrastructure to deploy = to use sth effectively to revamp = to make changes to the form of sth, usually to improve its appearance to object to +ing = to say that you disagree with, disapprove of or oppose sth desalination = process of removing salt from sea water shortage = situation when there is not enough of the people or things that are needed diarrhoea = illness in which waste matter is emptied from the bowels much more frequently than normal, and in liquid form to flee = to leave a person or place very quickly, especially because you are afraid of possible danger pore = one of the very small holes in your skin that sweat can pass through; one of the similar small holes in the surface of a plant or a rock sewage = used water and waste substances that are produced by human bodies, that are carried away from houses and factories through special pipes to congregate = to come together in a group to perpetrate = to commit a crime or do sth wrong or evil to halve = to cut by 2 aid = money, food, etc. that is sent to help countries in difficult situations to clog = to block sth or to become blocked lobby = group of people who try to influence politicians on a particular issue dire = very severe to deploy = to use sth effectively to revamp = to make changes to the form of sth, usually to improve its appearance as for to money It's quite popular in nowadays ]]> 20220922 10:10-11:30 2 active Explaining how to cook - used to / would By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. New Inside Out Intermediate Unit 5 - Edible pg 42 ex 3 voca pg 43 ex 1 vocab (table) pg 44 ex 1 reading Memories of food new_inside_out_intermediate_students_book_pg40-47_unit_5_food_uncountable_used_to_would.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> 1 Taste pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png active deck_shuffled_lines_halign deck_shuffled_lines to boil to grill to fry to roast bitter salty spicy, bland, sweet, fruity, disgusting, tasty, meaty, delicious creamy, dry, crunchy, greasy, crisp, tough, chewy ]]> active textbook Memories of food → read & find out what was Emma's favourite food T / Cl Do you enjoy eating new things? ✓ especially when it is spicy When are you ready to splurge on a particular dish? ✓ at New Year's Eve ✓ on a birthday What kind of food do you enjoy digging into? ✓ seafood, e.g. mussels What do you consider a treat? ✓ red caviar with pancakes Can you cook anything that your friends would die for? ✓ sweet, creamy porridge pg 44 ex 2 reading → reading for detail pg 44 ex 3 writing ]]> active textbook pg 45 ex 3 pairwork Were you and your partner the same or different when you were children? Find out see pg 117 - pg 122 Speaking - Anecdote pg 45 ex 1 listening new_inside_out_intermediate_audio_cd02_4.ogg pg 45 ex 2 speaking Useful phrases pg 46 ex 1 listening new_inside_out_intermediate_audio_cd02_5.ogg pg 46 ex 2 listening new_inside_out_intermediate_audio_cd02_6.ogg pg 46 ex 3 listening new_inside_out_intermediate_audio_cd02_7.ogg pg 46 ex 4 complete then listen & check your answers new_inside_out_intermediate_audio_cd02_6.ogg Vocab extra pg 47 ex 1 2 pg 47 ex 3 use the dictionary definition in the right column to complete the table set for homework pg 47 ex 4 5 grammar (review of articles) ]]> wip textbook ]]> shepherd's pie = pie of hash covered with mashed potatoes and browned in the oven, meat pie hash = chopped meat mixed with potatoes and browned to brown = to fry in a pan until it changes colour As usual I don't usually drink coffee Really Real | Genuine wine is not sweet The bottle of wine is has been in the fridge for the last 2 years I can drink some cups glasses of Champagne ]]> draught /dra:ft/ 20220920 10:10-11:30 2 active Describing tastes of food By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. New Inside Out Intermediate Unit 5 - Edible pg 41 ex 3 grammar pg 41 ex 2 vocab new_inside_out_intermediate_students_book_pg40-47_unit_5_food_uncountable_used_to_would.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> 1 Food pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png active deck_shuffled_lines_halign deck_shuffled_lines tuna cod hake trout salmon anchovy mussels sardines prawns lobster chicken turkey quail hash sausages bacon veal beef lamb cheese beer cherries plums mangoes figs peaches melon grapefruit potatoes beans leeks olives mushrooms onions garlic courgettes peppers spinach lettuces cabbages radishes cauliflower aubergines cucumbers celery ]]> active textbook pg 42 ex 1 2 vocab Lexical material: Food items set for homework pg 42 ex 3 vocab Listening T / Cl Have you ever eaten grasshoppers or caterpillars? (...) Which would you like to try to eat? ✓ ants = produce acid which tastes bitter like lemon or sweet like popcorn Which would you never want to eat? 〆cobra = feels disgusting pg 43 ex 1 2 listening inside_out/new_inside_out_intermediate/new_inside_out_intermediate_audio_cd02/new_inside_out_intermediate_audio_cd02_3.ogg pg 43 ex 3 speaking Vocabulary & speaking Functional language: Describing ways of cooking & taste of food set for homework pg 43 ex 1 vocab pg 43 ex 3 speaking → recycle new expressions ]]> crisps = thin round slice of potato that is fried until hard then dried and eaten cold. Crisps are sold in bags and have many different flavours to bake = to cook food in an oven without extra fat or liquid to roast = to cook food, especially meat, without liquid in an oven or over a fire to steam = to place food over boiling water so that it cooks in the steam; to be cooked in this way to stew = to cook sth slowly, or allow sth to cook slowly, in liquid in a closed dish greasy = (disapproving) (of food) cooked with too much oil bland = tasteless, unstimulating, insipid; mild; gentle in manner; suave crunchy = (approving) (especially of food) firm and crisp and making a sharp sound when you bite or crush it dough /'dəu/ = mixture of flour, water, etc. that is made into bread and pastry pastry = mixture of flour, fat and water or milk that is rolled out flat and baked as a base or covering for pies cockroach = large brown insect with wings, that lives in houses, especially where there is dirt dumpling = small ball of dough that is cooked and served with meat dishes hash = chopped meat mixed with potatoes and browned poultry = chickens, ducks and geese, kept for their meat or eggs quail /'kweil/ = small brown bird, whose meat and eggs are used for food; the meat of this bird; мясо перепёлки или куропатки anchovy = small fish with a strong salty flavour cod = треска hake = хек trout = форель salmon = сёмга prawn = креветка mussels = мидия hash = блюдо из мелко нарезанного мяса и овощей cauliflower = цветная капуста aubergine = баклажан courgette = цукини, кабачок celery = сельдерей will be are cooked, it's OK ]]> 20220915 10:10-11:30 2 active Talking about food By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. New Inside Out Intermediate Unit 5 - Edible new_inside_out_intermediate_students_book_pg40-47_unit_5_food_uncountable_used_to_would.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> 20220913 hw20220915 The thrilling potential of Sixth Sense technology The thrilling potential of Sixth Sense technology - Pranav Mistry http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrtANPtnhyg]]> 1 The thrilling potential of Sixth Sense technology hw20220915 active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png The thrilling potential of Sixth Sense technology - Pranav Mistry http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrtANPtnhyg]]> Do you think that technology makes life harder? 〆learning curve 〆generation gap learning curve = rate at which you learn a new subject or a new skill; the process of learning from the mistakes you make What are the 5 senses? powers that your body uses to get information about the world around you ✓ sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch What is often called the '6th sense'? ✓ intuition What should be the principle of some 6-th sense technology? ✓ technology that you don't need to learn because it is intuitive Why is this technology called 6-th sense? ✓ it is based on intuitive body language = technology adapts to the user and not the user adapts to the technology What obstacles can you think of in implementing Sixth Sense technology? 〆cost of wearable, lightweight electronic devices 〆data privacy 〆intrusion into other people's lives (because not everyone may accept you have a camera turned on all the time) 〆actual, in-the-field deployment in-the-field = away from the laboratory, office, or studio; engaged in practical work in a natural environment How would you further develop 6-th sense technology? What applications could you develop? ✓ diagnosis of illnesses & self medication ✓ trying on virtual clothes when shopping ✓ choosing make-up & hair dye ✓ VR games (e.g. tennis, skiing...) active textbook inside_out/new_inside_out_intermediate/new_inside_out_intermediate_audio_cd02/new_inside_out_intermediate_audio_cd02_01.ogg pg 40 ex 3 vocab Grammar: Nouns & quantity expressions ]]> 20220916-0856 Countable vs uncountable active grammar active textbook T / Cl How [much / many] coffees do you want? ✓ many countable set for homework pg 41 ex 3 grammar Lexical material: Quantifiers (nouns & quantity expressions) pg 41 ex 1 vocab set for homework pg 41 ex 2 vocab ]]> learning curve = rate at which you learn a new subject or a new skill; the process of learning from the mistakes you make in-the-field = away from the laboratory, office, or studio; engaged in practical work in a natural environment trivia = facts about many subjects that are used in a game to test people's knowledge (e.g. quiz); unimportant matters, details or information treat (noun) = something that gives satisfaction deals things with technology You will be learn learning how to use it year by year You intuitive intuitively understand what should you should do ]]> 20220913 10:10-11:30 2 active Talking about change By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Speak Out Upper Intermediate pg 57 ex 4 practice speak_out_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg56-8-136-7_worst_inventions_articles_w_key.pdf Optional homework smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English Grammar in Use - Intermediate by Murphy, Cambridge University Press Unit 77 78 79 articles icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png pg 154-159 Complete exercises key to exercise Check your answers with the key at the end of the file english_grammar_in_use_intermediate_3rd_ed_murphy_cambridge_unit77-78-79_articles_w_key.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> active textbook 20211113-1007 Articles (fixed expressions) active grammar active textbook pg 161 match challenges to means of transport pg 57 ex 6 C speaking Functional language: Advantages / Disadvantages essay pg 58 7 A discussion pg 58 ex 7 B reading pg 58 ex 7 C D reading T / Cl Pair work → choose an object around you → describe it using new vocab item but don't say what it is → your partner has to guess what it is pg 58 ex 8 A vocab Lexical material: Discourse markers
discourse markers mindmap
T / Cl → discuss advantages & disadvantages of a new technology, machine or device ✓ use guidelines ✓ use discourse markers set for homework pg 58 ex 8 B ]]> 1 The thrilling potential of Sixth Sense technology hw20220915 active prep_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png The thrilling potential of Sixth Sense technology - Pranav Mistry http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrtANPtnhyg]]> Do you think that technology makes life harder? 〆learning curve 〆generation gap learning curve = rate at which you learn a new subject or a new skill; the process of learning from the mistakes you make What are the 5 senses? powers that your body uses to get information about the world around you ✓ sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch What is often called the '6th sense'? ✓ intuition What should be the principle of some 6-th sense technology? ✓ technology that you don't need to learn because it is intuitive Why is this technology called 6-th sense? ✓ it is based on intuitive body language = technology adapts to the user and not the user adapts to the technology What obstacles can you think of in implementing Sixth Sense technology? 〆cost of wearable, lightweight electronic devices 〆data privacy 〆actual, in-the-field deployment in-the-field = away from the laboratory, office, or studio; engaged in practical work in a natural environment How would you further develop 6-th sense technology? What applications could you develop? ✓ diagnosis of illnesses & self medication detrimental to = having a negative effect bottle cap = closure for the top opening of a bottle ring pull = small piece of metal with a ring attached which is pulled to open cans of food, drink, etc jet pack = device worn on the back which uses jets of gas or liquid to propel the wearer through the air. The concept has been present in science fiction for almost a century and became widespread in the 1960s breakthrough = important development that may lead to an agreement or achievement trade-off = compromise outlook = way a particular situation is expected to develop in the future, for example, whether it will get better or worse breakdown (communication ~) = failure of a relationship, discussion or system outcome = result drawback = disadvantage downside = disadvantage conditioner = liquid that makes hair soft and shiny after washing, e.g. shampoo and conditioner; liquid, used after washing clothes, that makes them softer, e.g. fabric conditioner air conditioner = machine that cools and dries air to sort out = arrange or order by classes or categories; make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear the internet (OR If there was not the internet) people would need time to meet in some restaurant It altered people's the environment I have a an air conditioner (OR I have air conditioning) in my room ]]> 20220908 10:10-11:30 2 active The world's worst inventions - review of articles By the end of this session you will have studied pg 56 The world's worst inventions speak_out_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg56-8-136-7_worst_inventions_articles_w_key.pdf smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. articles_mindmap.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> Speak Out Upper Intermediate B2 Review of articles active textbook pg 57 ex 2 A B reading pg 56 The world's worst inventions Lexical material: Inventions pg 57 ex 2 C vocab pg 57 ex 2 D speaking ]]> 20190927-1306 Articles active grammar Articles mindmap active textbook Articles mindmap
articles_mindmap.pdf ]]> 20191010-1219 Articles (practice) active review active textbook Grammar: Articles pg 57 ex 3 A B grammar (use of articles) pg 57 ex 3 C D pronunciation speak_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_34.ogg set for homework pg 137 ex 1 2 articles Unit 5.1 set for homework pg 57 ex 4 practice ]]> candid camera = camera used to capture a photograph without creating a posed appearance. The candid nature of a photograph is unrelated to the subject's knowledge about or consent to the fact that photographs are being taken, and unrelated to the subject's permission for further usage and distribution. The crucial factor is the actual absence of posing lawsuit = claim or complaint against sb that a person or an organization can make in a court of law obese = overweight to frown upon = to dislike to devastate = to completely destroy a place or an area; to make sb feel very shocked and sad courtesy of = given by booming = increasing & becoming very successful to take over from = to replace to make one's debut in = to come into existence numbered = limited, used for example in the phrase Its days are numbered conjunction = combination of events, etc., that causes a particular result to wake up to = to start to realise & understand sth to alter = to change detrimental ~ (to sb/sth) = harmful to enhance = to improve to distort = to change the shape, appearance or sound of sth so that it is strange or not clear; to twist or change facts, ideas, etc. so that they are no longer correct or true to your health ]]> 20220906 10:10-11:30 2 active PTEC - building rapport (understanding pitches vs public speaking) By the end of this session you will have studied Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> 20220901 hw20220906 Enriching language with synonyms Building a narrative flow & cohesion prep_ol_qa pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png 1 Functional language for presentations hw20220315 active edit_match_qa prep_match_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png to talk about
to observe
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I would like [ ] our sales target Introducing the topic → I would like to talk about our sales target]]> to bring up to raise Today, I would like to [ ] the problem of late payment Introducing the topic to refer to to originate from This issue [ ] the problem we had discussed at our last meeting Giving the background to have a look at to focus on To begin with, we're going to [ ] the advantages of our solution, and then we'll [ ] what we need to achieve our targets Explaining the breakdown / plan First of all Last but not least [ ] we'll have to examine the sales targets Making transitions from one part to another to feature to lack This solution [ ] some unique selling points Describing characteristics to notice to note Please, [ ] this is quite unusual Making observations To put it in a nutshell To sum up [ ], we have seen the pros & cons of this solution, how much it costs, and why you really need it Drawing conclusions 2 Enriching language with synonyms Building a narrative flow & cohesion active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png to listen to talk about → Today, we'll talk about the selling points of this product.]]> ]]> to depict to portray to represent to remind to remind = to help sb remember sth important that they must do to show in, or as in, a picture to hide to reveal to disclose to hide = to put or keep sb/sth in a place where they/it cannot be seen or found to make sth known to sb, to show sth that previously could not be seen to suggest to claim to symbolise to claim = to say that sth is true although it has not been proved and other people may not believe it to express indirectly by an image, form, or model to illustrate to embody to recall to recall = to make sb think of sth to make the meaning of sth clearer by using examples, pictures, etc; to express or represent an idea or a quality to be reminiscent of to be regarded as to be considered as to be reminiscent of = reminding you of sb/sth to be thought about in a particular way 1 Introduction to public speaking & giving presentations active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png World Championship of Public Speaking: Part 2 Published on Nov 9, 2012 Each year, Toastmasters International hosts the World Championship of Public Speaking. After months of regional elimination rounds, 30,000 international competitors are whittled down to nine finalists, the best public speakers in the world. http://www.youtube.com/watch?annotation_id=annotation_958291&feature=iv&src_vid=rvbg9kFDTxg&v=LK_N_3NvDbA 1) emotional language 2) intonation, pace of delivery 3) body language 4) connection with the audience (share experience) 5) convincing, long-lasting message → use the Presentation Checklist you completed earlier Compare the following candidates:]]> Andrew 〆too emotional body language (posture)? 〆excessive emotional language 〆cliches → too theatrical Stuart ✓ rhetorical question which involves the audience (Do you want to know...?) ✓ body language (hands supporting 'What if') 〆wrong tie 〆little assertive posture 〆not charismatic enough to be persuasive = 3rd Ronald ✓ more effective making people laugh than asking a rhetorical question → good connection with the audience ✓ rather charismatic, father-like, trustworthy appearance ✓ me, myself and I = tripling technique ✓ addressing the audience on the left, in front, and on his right (during 'Me, myself and I') Palaniappa ✓ sense of humour e.g. 25 pairs, women 50 ✓ connecting with the audience e.g. Imagine your shoes are for me... Come on, take them off! ✓ able to engage audience by asking them to actually do sth memorable = very smart = 2nd Kenny 〆speech delivered like a sermon by a priest 〆excessive emotional language for certain audiences 〆rather dressed up → posture in contradiction with message Diana 〆excessive emotional level 〆distractingly painful & husky voice Ryan ✓ begins speech off stage (i.e. no introduction, jump into action) ✓ trust is a must (rhyme) ✓ a tattoo or two (alliteration) ✓ sharing a secret (four tattoos) → building rapport ✓ body language ('the' girl, 4 tattoos) ✓ use of ellipses in the narrative (skips traditional 'I do', concludes by 'I promise') ✓ convincing message & experience audience may identify with = winner to remind = to help sb remember sth important that they must do to depict = to show in, or as in, a picture to portray = to show sb/sth in a picture; to describe sb/sth in a piece of writing to reveal = to make sth known to sb, to show sth that previously could not be seen to disclose = to make sth known to sb, to show sth that previously could not be seen to claim = to say that sth is true although it has not been proved and other people may not believe it to suggest = to express indirectly by an image, form, or model to recall = to make sb think of sth to illustrate = to make the meaning of sth clearer by using examples, pictures, etc to embody = to express or represent an idea or a quality to be reminiscent of = reminding you of sb/sth to be regarded as = to be thought about in a particular way to be considered as = to be thought about in a particular way pinnacle /ˈpɪnəkl/ = top or most successful point to seal the deal = to come to an agreement, to finalise the deal; to make an agreement official sting = sharp often poisonous wounding organ of an insect, snake, etc pay draw attention on to your words He's very emotion emotional He's good well prepared ]]> 20220901 10:10-11:30 2 active PTEC - evaluating sales pitches By the end of this session you will have studied Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 video Presentation by Serafima The best of good, old traditions https://disk.yandex.ru/i/5QPD780CAhGpaw Rescheduled from previous lesson smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. The Business 2.0 Upper Intermediate Unit 3.4 Delivering presentations pg 43 ex 7 vocab the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_students_book_pg42-43_delivering_presentations_signposting.pdf ]]> active textbook ]]> 2 Pitch analysis - case study 2 active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Presentation Checklist to decide if and why the presentation was successful) video 2012 BPC elevator speech winner elevator_pitch_contest_winner_nancy_t_wheeler_university_of_dayton.mp4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIo-enMAIxE ]]> What are the positive aspects of this pitch? ✓ supportive body language ✓ short sentences ✓ call for start up capital ✓ break even point ✓ ROI - return on investment ✓ comparison with competition to break even = to attain a level at which there is neither gain nor loss, as in business What areas need to be improved? 〆little convincing concept (do you really need it?) 〆questionable projections 〆rather artificial intonation in rhetorical questions (sounds too much like a sales pitch) projection = estimate or statement of what figures, amounts, or events will be in the future, or what they were in the past, based on what is happening now Was the presentation successful? Would you invest money in this project? ✓ no, because the narrative (i.e. description & selling of the product) failed to convince although delivery was better than in case study 1 2 20220901 hw20220906 Enriching language with synonyms Building a narrative flow & cohesion active prep_ol_qa pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png to listen to talk about → Today, we'll talk about the selling points of this product.]]> ]]> to depict to portray to represent to remind to remind = to help sb remember sth important that they must do to show in, or as in, a picture to hide to reveal to disclose to hide = to put or keep sb/sth in a place where they/it cannot be seen or found to make sth known to sb, to show sth that previously could not be seen to suggest to claim to symbolise to claim = to say that sth is true although it has not been proved and other people may not believe it to express indirectly by an image, form, or model to illustrate to embody to recall to recall = to make sb think of sth to make the meaning of sth clearer by using examples, pictures, etc; to express or represent an idea or a quality to be reminiscent of to be regarded as to be considered as to be reminiscent of = reminding you of sb/sth to be thought about in a particular way indisputable = that is true and cannot be disagreed with or denied; undeniable ROI = return on investment to break even = to attain a level at which there is neither gain nor loss, as in business return (~ on investment, R.O.I) = amount of profit made on investment business angel = investor who provides financial backing for small start-ups or entrepreneurs. Angel investors are usually found among an entrepreneur's family and friends and are essentially the exact opposite of a venture capitalist venture capitalist = investor who either provides capital to start-up ventures or supports small companies that wish to expand but do not have access to equities markets projection = estimate or statement of what figures, amounts, or events will be in the future, or what they were in the past, based on what is happening now black swan = metaphor describing an event which is unanticipated (perhaps because it seemed impossible or because no-one had considered it before), but which has very far-reaching consequences OK in good condition | state after a tornado Despite Although she said another something else at the start of the presentation She pronounced the name of the company very clear clearly It's an interesting compare comparison I hate to wash washing dishes (OR washing up dishes ) You don't have to wash by your hands hand ]]> 20220830 10:10-11:30 2 active Presenting a new machine PTEC - evaluating sales pitches (Presentation Checklist) 1/2 By the end of this session you will have studied Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 video Presentation by Alyona The car of the future https://disk.yandex.ru/i/h8E7QzIrZWxDjg Methodology: Monitoring progress ✓ record yourself on video every 4-6 months hint: you may use Zoom ✓ choose a topic which you know well and does not need preparation e.g: self-introduction, your company, your flagship product ✓ be spontaneous, don't read any notes → rely on your communication skills and language ✓ compare your new video recording with the previous one → check progress in language & communicativeness ✓ record other takes until you are satisfied with your corrections → keep this latest video recording for your next check smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. The Business 2.0 Upper Intermediate Unit 3.4 Delivering presentations pg 43 ex 7 vocab the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_students_book_pg42-43_delivering_presentations_signposting.pdf ]]> 20220823 hw20220825 Signposting pix/icons8-lecturer-100_white.png Choose role A or role B. Prepare a short presentation. Make sure the audience understand what you are talking about. Be logical. Explain where you come from, where you are now, where you're going to. → break down your presentation into clear parts active textbook Presentation by Serafima https://disk.yandex.ru/i/5QPD780CAhGpaw ]]> 1 Presentation Checklist hw20220830 active edit_2columns_2qa prep_2columns_2qa Use the following presentation checklist to build your narrative. Methodology Visuals Use of language Delivery Conclusion icons8-lecturer-100.png

Presentation checklist

METHODOLOGY ✓ introduction ✓ rhetorical question(s) / hook / quotation ✓ objectives & tasks ✓ breakdown / plan of the presentation ✓ logical structure ✓ check audience understanding with CCQs (Concept Checking Questions) ✓ clear parts ✓ transitions between parts ✓ commenting slides (occasionally paraphrasing but no feeling of reading) ✓ objectives Has the goal of the presentation been achieved? ✓ timing (total vs per slide) ✓ clear & memorable conclusion VISUALS ✓ legibility (incl. slide numbers for reference, progression bar) ✓ no information overload (e.g. tables from spreadsheets) ✓ variety (infographics, line graphs, bar graphs, pie charts...) ✓ layout of information on the slide (top left → bottom right) ✓ photos / video clips ✓ mini intervention(s) of subject-matter experts USE OF LANGUAGE ✓ vocab ✓ graded language and little jargon ✓ grammatical structures & accuracy ✓ conjunctions, adverbial phrases ✓ tripling arguments ✓ metaphors DELIVERY ✓ pace ✓ articulation & pronunciation ✓ intonation ✓ no obvious signs of reading ✓ stress on keywords ✓ body language ✓ eye contact CONCLUSION ✓ recap ✓ general conclusion ✓ recommendations ✓ contacts if further information required ✓ call for action ✓ opening ✓ Q&A session ]]> 1 Pitch analysis - case study 1 active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Presentation Checklist to decide if and why the presentation was successful) video 2010 Dayton elevator speech winner http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6O98o2FRHw ]]> What are the positive aspects of this pitch? ✓ convincing argumentation & simple concept ✓ short sentences without conjunctions to insist on mechanically exponential growth pattern ✓ tripling technique (e.g. This course was cheap, interesting and effective) ✓ alliteration (e.g. rapid, relevant and realistic) ✓ rhymes (your brand in their hand) What areas need to be improved? 〆no start up capital mentioned 〆no call for action or request (i.e. asking audience to reflect on or do sth) 〆no comparison with competition 〆too fast speech (poor articulation, grammar mistake...) 〆little rapport with the audience rapport /ræ'pɔ:r/ = friendly relationship in which people understand each other very well Was the presentation successful? Would you invest money in this project? ✓ yes, because the narrative (i.e. selling of the product) was convincing although delivery had many mistakes Conclusion: → if you have a good idea, you can sell it even with a poor presentation Opening: → if you have a bad idea, can you sell it with a good presentation? stage fright = nervous feelings felt by performers before they appear in front of an audience alliteration = use of the same letter or sound at the beginning of words that are close together, as in sing a song of sixpence drive driven such a car Lady and gentlemens gentlemen ... in the twenty one first century ...and one a spare wheel New is well forgotten old New - based on good, old traditions | The best of good, old traditions One example sample | unit of this car (model) costs 5 million roubles When we use it in nowadays If you ride drive in Russia... How many power horses much horse power does it have? Nobody don't want wants it They aren't invented from the scratch ]]> 20220825 10:10-11:30 2 active What can break a presentation? By the end of this session you will have studied Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. The Business 2.0 Upper Intermediate Unit 3.4 Delivering presentations the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_students_book_pg42-43_delivering_presentations_signposting.pdf ]]> 20220823 hw20220825 Signposting pix/icons8-lecturer-100_white.png Choose role A or role B. Prepare a short presentation. Make sure the audience understand what you are talking about. Be logical. Explain where you come from, where you are now, where you're going to. → break down your presentation into clear parts active textbook The car of the future https://disk.yandex.ru/i/h8E7QzIrZWxDjg ]]> 1 Presentation Checklist hw20220830 active edit_2columns_2qa prep_2columns_2qa Use the following presentation checklist to build your narrative. Methodology Visuals Use of language Delivery Conclusion icons8-lecturer-100.png

Presentation checklist

METHODOLOGY ✓ introduction ✓ rhetorical question(s) / hook / quotation ✓ objectives & tasks ✓ breakdown / plan of the presentation ✓ logical structure ✓ check audience understanding with CCQs (Concept Checking Questions) ✓ clear parts ✓ transitions between parts ✓ commenting slides (occasionally paraphrasing but no feeling of reading) ✓ objectives Has the goal of the presentation been achieved? ✓ timing (total vs per slide) ✓ clear & memorable conclusion VISUALS ✓ legibility (incl. slide numbers for reference, progression bar) ✓ no information overload (e.g. tables from spreadsheets) ✓ variety (infographics, line graphs, bar graphs, pie charts...) ✓ layout of information on the slide (top left → bottom right) ✓ photos / video clips ✓ mini intervention(s) of subject-matter experts USE OF LANGUAGE ✓ vocab ✓ graded language and little jargon ✓ grammatical structures & accuracy ✓ conjunctions, adverbial phrases ✓ tripling arguments ✓ metaphors DELIVERY ✓ pace ✓ articulation & pronunciation ✓ intonation ✓ no obvious signs of reading ✓ stress on keywords ✓ body language ✓ eye contact CONCLUSION ✓ recap ✓ general conclusion ✓ recommendations ✓ contacts if further information required ✓ call for action ✓ opening ✓ Q&A session ]]> active textbook pg 42 ex 2 3 listening the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01_051.ogg the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01_052.ogg the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01_053.ogg the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01_054.ogg ]]> active textbook pg 42 ex 5 6 predicting & listening the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01_055.ogg Lexical material: Signposting, digressing, ending one point... T / Cl What expressions do you use to tell your audience you will start a new part? [In other words | Let's turn to] ✓ Let's turn to = signposting pg 43 ex 7 listening the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01_055.ogg ]]> jargon = characteristic language of a particular group acronym = word formed from the initial letters of the several words in the name signposting = post bearing a sign that gives directions or shows the way digression = message that departs from the main subject reduced sentences = clauses without a subject or sometimes even a verb used in the bullet points of a slide to emphasise = to stress, single out as important a the moment I got in Is this car safety safe ? How much does it cost? ... a vehicle with two places seats He used pauses quite good well ]]> 20220823 10:10-11:30 2 active Top gear Presenting a new machine By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Speak Out Intermediate icons8-reading-100.png Read the following pg 64 ex 2 DVD preview speak_out_intermediate_students_book_pg64-65_top_gear_presenting_a_new_machine_writing_an_advertisement.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> Top gear active textbook DVD pg 64 ex 1 2 DVD preview pg 64 ex 3 4 DVD view ]]> Presenting a new machine wip textbook speak_out_intermediate_audio_cd01_43.ogg pg 65 ex 5 D E presentation use key phrases pg 65 ex 6 A writing an advertisement set for homework pg 65 ex 6 B writing an advertisement ]]> 2 Presentation keywords active deck_shuffled_lines_halign pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png to talk about
to observe
to mention
Introducing the topic to present → to talk about ]]>

1. Introducing the topic

to bring up to raise

2. Giving the background (putting in the picture)

to refer to to originate from

3. Explaining the breakdown / plan

to have a look at to focus on

4. Making transitions from one part to another

First of all Last but not least

5. Describing characteristics

to feature to lack

6. Making observations

to notice to note

7. Drawing conclusions

to put it in a nutshell to sum up ]]> 1. Introducing the topic to bring up to raise to deal with to address to tackle to broach

2. Giving the background (putting in the picture)

to refer to to originate from to have to do with to relate to to be associated with

3. Explaining the breakdown / plan

to have a look at to focus on to cover

4. Making transitions from one part to another

First of all Last but not least to begin with then eventually

5. Describing characteristics

to feature to lack to highlight to possess to sport to star

6. Making observations

to notice to note to point out to show

7. Drawing conclusions

to put it in a nutshell to sum up to end with to conclude (by saying that...) ]]> 3 hw20220825 Signposting active edit_role_play pix/icons8-lecturer-100_white.png Choose role A or role B. Prepare a short presentation. Make sure the audience understand what you are talking about. Be logical. Explain where you come from, where you are now, where you're going to. → break down your presentation into clear parts 1. Introducing the topic to bring up to raise to deal with to address to tackle to broach

2. Giving the background (putting in the picture)

to refer to to originate from to have to do with to relate to to be associated with

3. Explaining the breakdown / plan

to have a look at to focus on to cover

4. Making transitions from one part to another

First of all To begin with Then Eventually Last but not least

5. Describing characteristics

to feature to lack to highlight to possess to sport to star

6. Making observations

to notice to note to point out to show

7. Drawing conclusions

to put it in a nutshell to sum up to end with to conclude (by saying that...)]]> visual ]]> You have invented a new machine. Give a short presentation: you want to convince business angels to invest in further development. Would you like to drive this state-of-the-art vehicle? It is designed to address the urban needs of emerging economies! Today, we'll look at... visual You have invented a new machine. Give a short presentation: you want to convince business angels to invest in further development. ]]> How can we tackle traffic jams in the city? This is what I'm going to talk about in today's presentation To begin with... quirky = strikingly unconventional parkour = freerunning; non competitive sport which involves running, jumping, climbing & other complicated techniques traceur = man participating in parkour traceuse = woman participating in parkour for peace's sake = used to emphasize that it is important to do sth or when you are annoyed about sth ginormous /dʒʌɪˈnɔːməs/ = (BrE, spoken) extremely large sluggish = moving, reacting or working more slowly than normal and in a way that seems lazy entertaining = interesting and amusing chore /tʃɔ:/ = task that you do regularly; unpleasant or boring task sexy = exciting and interesting flavour of the month = popular to broach = to begin a discussion of something difficult to feature = to include someone or something as an important part to sport = to have or wear sth in a proud way so that everyone can see; to wear or be decorated with something to possess = to have; владеть to lack = not to have to address = to deal with eventually = finally; в конечном итоге state-of-the-art = using the most modern or advanced techniques or methods; as good as it can be at the present time didn't make has made a small car for this time so far | up to now I didn't hear hadn't heard of them before ]]> 20220819 20220802 10:10-11:30 2 active If I had my life to live over By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. New Inside Out Intermediate Unit 11 Age pg 98 reading If I had my life to live over new_inside_out_intermediate_students_book_pg96-98-120-125_unreal_conditionals_age.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> New Inside Out B1 Unit 11 Age Live performance of rock stars active textbook pg 96 ex 2 reading new_inside_out_intermediate_audio_cd03_09.ogg T / Cl Do you agree that ageing rock stars are embarrassing? (...) ]]> 20200914-1759 Regrets, speculations and habits active grammar 20210412-1107 Regrets, expressing exceptions active grammar 20200120-1123 Modal perfect (perfect infinitive) active grammar Lexical material: Expressing regrets active textbook ]]> 1 Lead in active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png If you could, would you like to experience your life again? ✓ to regret working too hard (or not enough) → measure your success by your failures If you could be 20 years old again, what would you do? ✓ be even more impatient! → regret listening to your elders? If you had your life to live over, what would you change? ✓ spend more quality time with your loved ones ✓ take more risks to live over = to experience again, often in the imagination loved ones = people who you love, usually a member of your family quality time = time spent giving your full attention to sb, especially to your children after work Grammar: 2nd conditional active textbook Grammar: 2nd conditional ]]> Dilemmas active textbook pg 97 ex 2 grammar pg 97 ex 3 role play → pg 120 student A Unit 11 Dilemmas → pg 125 student B Unit 11 Dilemmas ]]> If I had my life to live over active textbook If I had my life to live over pg 98 ex 1 2 reading new_inside_out_intermediate_audio_cd03_11.ogg ]]> Wishes & regrets active textbook Wishes & regrets pg 99 ex 1 2 speaking → practise wishes & regrets ]]> to live over = to experience again, often in the imagination loved ones = people who you love, usually a member of your family quality time = time spent giving your full attention to sb, especially to your children after work to disuse = to stop using to kick off = to start bandana = large and brightly coloured handkerchief; often used as a neckerchief have entered gone to university He would have a different lifestyle in nowadays It was an interview which I had on in May Actually, the interview went good well ]]> 20220818 10:10-11:30 2 active Describing past and present habits vs getting used to unfamiliar things By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Speak Out Upper Intermediate pg 133 Unit 3.1 ex A B speak_out_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg132-133_used_to_would_be_get_used_to_future_forms_predictions.pdf schedule 20220802 lesson cancelled (Duncan flying back to Moscow via Turkey...) 20220819 10:10-11:30 rescheduled lesson to be confirmed zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> 20220816 hw20220816 Describing past and present habits vs what is becoming familiar Put the words in coloured boxes on a horizontal line in the correct order 1 hw20220816 Describing past and present habits vs what is becoming familiar active deck_shuffled deck_of_phrases_used_to_be_get_used_to_b2_02.csv 2 Role play active role_play Practise 'used to' and 'would' to describe past and present habits. Recycle new expressions and language. Because of the crisis you have problems with your supply chain. You are reporting to your manager about delays on an important project. You are not happy because procedures have changed. Explain how you used to manage your workflow. I'm not used to planning orders so early when I don't know for sure what we'll need! I used to contact suppliers just a couple of weeks in advance. It used to be easy. I would just send an e-mail. You are a project manager. Try to reassure your employee. Suggest how the department will proceed from now on. Don't worry! From now on, you will need to contact your suppliers just a little earlier... You'll be planning your orders with our new software. You'll be getting used to implementing this solution really fast. supply chain = network of organizations, people, activities, information, and resources involved in delivering a product or service to a consumer. Supply chain activities involve the transformation of natural resources, raw materials, and components into a finished product and delivering the same to the end customer should I should do I'm not so as optimistic like as you We'll get used to a new way for work of working | get used to a new workflow We will get used to use using it ]]> 20220816 10:10-11:30 2 active Describing addiction to computer games & habits (used to, would) 2/2 By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Speak Out Upper Intermediate Unit 3 Downtime Unit 3.1 Dangerous games pg 33 ex 5 grammar speak_out_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg32-4_dangerous_games_used_to_would_get_used_to_writing_opinion_essays.pdf smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print & illustrate the following mindmap in your own way (use colours, symbols, etc) http://www.ictnle.com/mindmaps/used_to_would_will_mindmap.pdf schedule 20220802 lesson cancelled (Duncan flying back to Moscow via Turkey...) 20220819 10:10-11:30 rescheduled lesson to be confirmed zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> Mindmap active textbook used to - would - will mindmap smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print & illustrate the following mindmap in your own way (use colours, symbols, etc) http://www.ictnle.com/mindmaps/used_to_would_will_mindmap.pdf ]]> 20210520-1357 active review grammar_used_to_would_will_past_and_present_habits_b2_03.csv 1 hw20220816 Describing past and present habits vs what is becoming familiar active deck_shuffled deck_of_phrases_used_to_be_get_used_to_b2_02.csv Speaking practice active textbook see pg 132 language bank set for homework pg 133 ex 1 Unit 3.1 used to pg 33 ex 6 A practice pg 33 ex 6 B speaking pg 33 ex 7 speaking ]]> to quarrel (with sb) (about / over sth) = to have an angry argument or disagreement with people, often about a personal matter to pursue = to do sth or try to achieve sth over a period of time trolley = small vehicle with wheels that can be pushed or pulled along and is used for carrying things eat eating too many sweets I am used to saying what I think ]]> 20220811 10:10-11:30 2 active Describing addiction to computer games & habits (used to, would) By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Speak Out Upper Intermediate Unit 3 Downtime Unit 3.1 Dangerous games pg 32 ex 3 A B reading for gist It's like a drug speak_out_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg32-4_dangerous_games_used_to_would_get_used_to_writing_opinion_essays.pdf schedule 20220802 lesson cancelled (Duncan flying back to Moscow via Turkey...) 20220819 10:10-11:30 rescheduled lesson to be confirmed Watch out!

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zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> Gavin & Stacey active textbook A B DVD preview T / Cl What difficulties could you have to join a Welsh company? (...) pg 52 ex 2 speaking video DVD pg 52 ex 3 DVD view pg 52 ex 4 A B DVD view ]]> In a day in the life wip textbook speak_out_intermediate_audio_cd01_34.ogg pg 53 ex 5 B C pg 53 ex D E speaking Functional language: Your daily routine pg 53 ex 6 A write back reading set for homework - to be confirmed pg 53 ex 6 B writing - your daily routine pg 54 Lookback 4.5 Feedback ]]> name plate = sign on the door or the wall of a building showing the name of a company or the name of a person who is living or working there welcome pack = set of different things that are supplied together for a new employee motto = short sentence or phrase that expresses the aims and beliefs of a person, a group, an institution, etc. and is used as a rule of behaviour parcel = something that is wrapped in paper or put into a thick envelope so that it can be sent by mail, carried easily, or given as a present sitcom = situation comedy, regular programme on television that shows the same characters in different amusing situations more preferred football I can send my text to a native speaker which who also works in Kaspersky ...but I came through dealt with it successfully | OR I overcame these obstacles ]]> 20220804 20220802 10:10-11:30 2 active Describing addiction to computer games & habits (used to, would) - Yan only 2/2 Top gear By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Speak Out Upper Intermediate Unit 3 Downtime Unit 3.1 Dangerous games pg 32 ex 3 A B reading for gist It's like a drug speak_out_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg32-4_dangerous_games_used_to_would_get_used_to_writing_opinion_essays.pdf smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Speak Out Intermediate icons8-reading-100.png Read the following pg 64 ex 2 DVD preview speak_out_intermediate_students_book_pg64-65_top_gear_presenting_a_new_machine_writing_an_advertisement.pdf schedule 20220802 lesson cancelled (Duncan flying back to Moscow via Turkey...) → todo: find alternative time slot Watch out!

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zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> Speak Out B2 Grammar: Used to, would, be / get used to active textbook 20210519-0926 Be / Get used to active grammar used to - would mindmap http://www.ictnle.com/mindmaps/used_to_would_mindmap.pdf ]]> 20200522-1227 Past habits (used to vs would) active grammar Mindmap active textbook used to - would - will mindmap smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print & illustrate the following mindmap in your own way (use colours, symbols, etc) http://www.ictnle.com/mindmaps/used_to_would_will_mindmap.pdf ]]> 20210520-1357 active review grammar_used_to_would_will_past_and_present_habits_b2_03.csv Speaking active textbook see pg 132 language bank set for homework pg 133 ex 1 Unit 3.1 used to pg 33 ex 6 A practice pg 33 ex 6 B speaking pg 33 ex 7 speaking ]]> to quarrel (with sb) (about / over sth) = to have an angry argument or disagreement with people, often about a personal matter another way the other hand , if I did it on another Sunday, I would I misplaced confused with another word I used to come back lately in the late evening ... when I started be being at home ]]> 20220728 10:10-11:30 2 active Describing addiction to computer games & habits (used to, would) - Yan only 1/2 By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Speak Out Upper Intermediate Unit 3 Downtime Unit 3.1 Dangerous games pg 32 ex 3 A B reading It's like a drug speak_out_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg32-4_dangerous_games_used_to_would_get_used_to_writing_opinion_essays.pdf Watch out!

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zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> Speak Out B2 Dangerous games active textbook Lexical material: Behaviour pg 32 ex 2 A B C vocab ]]> It's like a drug active textbook It's like a drug pg 32 ex 4 A B C reading for detail ]]> downtime = period of time when something (as a machine or factory) is not operating (especially as a result of malfunctions) to get on with = to do sth immediately to neglect = to fail to take care of sb/sth; to fail or forget to do sth that you ought to do to put sth off = to hold back to a later time to give in = to stop fighting or arguing and do as the other person wants; give someone his own way; stop opposing someone stubborn /'stəbə:n/ = determined not to change your opinion or attitude to quarrel (with sb) (about / over sth) = to have an angry argument or disagreement with people, often about a personal matter to pursue = to do sth or try to achieve sth over a period of time trolley = small vehicle with wheels that can be pushed or pulled along and is used for carrying things to drown = to die because you have been underwater too long and you cannot breathe to imagine is... They study teach children to programme For a person who have has a weak to weakness for games it can become a real drug Social forums influence at this subject more Social forums have an influence at on this subject more You can dive drown in computer games ... when someone compliments to you on your appearance I am an architecture architect It's part of my work to have an argue argument with people You have to cohesive coordinate | be cohesive with all these people A computer can be turned off in at any time It's like a medicine medical problem ]]> 20220614 10:10-11:30 2 active Finding fixes By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Lifestyle Upper Intermediate Risk assessment lifestyle_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg_70-73_168_risk_assessment_mixed_conditionals.pdf @ Serafima, Vasily, Alex (highly recommended) smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English Grammar in Use - Intermediate 3rd ed - Murphy Unit 40 Third conditional icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Complete exercises key to exercise Check your answers with the key at the end of the file english_grammar_in_use_intermediate_3rd_ed_murphy_cambridge_unit40_if_3rd_conditional_key.pdf Speak Out Intermediate My worst week pg 77 ex 6 B writing speak_out_intermediate_students_book_pg76-77_my_worst_week.pdf icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png What is your happiest memory? ~ 150 words → send in *.docx by Monday 13.06 duncanpotter@yandex.ru zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 857 3243 1957 https://efedu.zoom.us/j/85732431957 ]]> Lifestyle B2 1 Lead in active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png What are these 2 men in the photo doing? Are they well equipped? ✓ they are finding fixes ✓ wear a helmet & appropriate outfit fix = (informal) solution to a problem, especially an easy or temporary one Could they have prepared better to such glitches? or are these usual teething problems? ✓ get a ladder (...) glitch = (informal) small problem or fault that stops sth working successfully teething problems = small problems that a company, product, system, etc. has at the beginning If you were in their situation, what would you do? ✓ call maintenance (...) What are contingencies? How do you deal with them? → make contingency plans contingency = events that may or may not happen, possibility black swan = metaphor describing an event which is unanticipated (perhaps because it seemed impossible or because no-one had considered it before), but which has very far-reaching consequences Contingencies active textbook pg 70 ex 1 speaking T / Cl How would you build the extension (a terminal) to an airport like Heathrow? (...) What problem areas are likely to happen? (...) pg 70 ex 2 listening lifestyle_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_1.ogg Grammar: Mixed conditionals pg 71 ex 4 grammar ]]> active textbook conditionals mindmap ]]> Grammar wip textbook pg 71 ex 5 grammar pg 71 ex 6 grammar ]]> active textbook ]]> to reassure /ˌriːəˈʃɔːr/ = to comfort someone and stop them from worrying to dispatch ~ sb/sth (to ...) (formal) = to send sb/sth somewhere, especially for a special purpose to blow up = to break or destroy or to be destroyed by explosion circumstance = conditions and facts that are connected with and affect a situation, an event or an action faulty = not perfect; not working or made correctly runway = long narrow strip of ground with a hard surface that an aircraft takes off from and lands on to escort sb from = to accompany to patrol = to walk or travel around an area, esp. at regular intervals, in order to protect or supervise it squad = section of a police force that deals with a particular type of crime; group of players or competitors from which a team is chosen for a particular game or match to close off = to isolate or separate premises = building and land near to it that a business owns or uses disruption = act of delaying or interrupting the continuity riverbank = ground along either side of a river allegation (of sth) (against sb) | ~ (that ...) | ~ (about sb/sth) = public statement that is made without giving proof, accusing sb of doing sth that is wrong or illegal fire extinguisher = metal container with water or chemicals inside for putting out small fires agile = able to think quickly and in an intelligent way; able to move quickly and easily to accuse ~ sb (of sth) = to say that sb has done sth wrong or is guilty of sth to embrace = (formal) to accept an idea, a proposal, a set of beliefs, etc., especially when it is done with enthusiasm; to include to this description I don't think this situation is so as serious that it is as a black swan situation Our software obeys observes the rules of the country where our software (it) is using used ]]> 20220609 10:10-11:30 2 active Zero conditional (habits), first conditional (predictions & promises), 2nd conditional (hypothetical situations in the present) By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. conditionals_mindmap.pdf smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English Grammar in Use Intermediate 3rd ed - Murphy Unit 38 Second conditional icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png pg 77 ex 77.1 77.2 77.3 77.4 key to exercise Check your answers with the key at the end of the file http://www.ictnle.com/tmp_pdf/english_grammar_in_use_intermediate_3rd_ed_murphy_cambridge_unit38_if_2nd_conditional_key.pdf Scheduled 20220614 Speak Out Intermediate My worst week pg 77 ex 6 B writing speak_out_intermediate_students_book_pg76-77_my_worst_week.pdf icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png What is your happiest memory? ~ 150 words → send in *.docx by Monday 13.06 duncanpotter@yandex.ru zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 857 3243 1957 https://efedu.zoom.us/j/85732431957 ]]> 20200417-2057 Zero, first conditional (real situations) active grammar 20190618-0937 Real conditionals active decks deck_of_phrases_conditionals_0-1.csv 1 Predicting negotiation outcomes pix/icons8-treadmill-100_white.png active edit_2columns_2qa Predict what objections a difficult customer may make to working with you. Brainstorm causes and solutions. When we pay more money for a product we want to see quality and real benefits (zero conditional) If you choose our product, you will work faster (1st conditional) If you buy our product (...) (1st conditional) ✓ we will dispatch the first order free of charge ✓ it will blow up your mind ✓ you'll save money ✓ you'll be satisfied to dispatch ~ sb/sth (to ...) (formal) = to send sb/sth somewhere, especially for a special purpose to blow up = to break or destroy or to be destroyed by explosion If you don't buy our product 〆 you'll have to spend more money & time on older solutions 〆 you won't get free training 〆 competition for new markets will be more difficult 2 Role play role_play active Recycle new expressions and language. You work in a big company which has financial difficulties. Reassure your customer. Note: subordinate if clause + will → result is in the main clause (...) ]]> You are a difficult customer. Ask what will happen in various circumstances. I'm worried prices will increase because of inflation! If your delivery is late, will I get a discount? What if the product is faulty? Do I get a refund? Can I return a product if I don't like its colour? (...) 20210320-0857 Second conditional active grammar 20210208-1914 active review 20210320-0858 Third conditional active grammar 20210423-2014 Unreal conditionals active decks deck_of_phrases_conditionals_2-3.csv Grammar: Elision + connected speech (linking) active textbook That'd be much too expensive! = that would be /ðætəd bi:/ T / Cl 2) Simple vs double contractions I would /wud/ have → I would've /'wudəv/ I would've chosen this one I would've /wudəv/ → I'd've /'ædəv/ I'd've chosen this one T / Cl Ellipsis wouldn't it? /ˈwudn(t)ɪt/ It would be a good idea, wouldn't? T / Cl Connected speech (contractions + elision = linking) You would have → you'd 've /j[u:/u/ə] /dəv/ I would've chosen this one I wouldn't've chosen that one /wudn(t)əv/ ]]> 20210208-1914 active review active textbook conditionals mindmap ]]> 1 Role play role_play active Recycle new expressions and language. Practise the 3rd conditional (describing a hypothetical situation happening in the past with a result in the past If I had known about this earlier, I would have chosen another solution. Explain how changes in technology affected your business. You are pessimistic & conservative. You wish you had made other choices. 〆If I had known about these difficulties before, I wouldn't have... (not to make obvious mistakes ← past participle) ✓ If we had prepared better, we could have... (to pre-empt ← past participle) ✓ If we had made contingency plans, ... (verb in past perfect form) ✓ I might have succeeded faster if... (verb in past perfect form) You think change is a good thing and the results weren't so negative. You are optimistic & open to new solutions. You don't think your colleague should regret decisions made. 〆 If I had been in your situation, I couldn't have... (to make a better choice ← past participle) ✓ Even if you had anticipated those changes, you might have... (to lose money anyway ← past participle) ✓ You would have had teething problems even if... (verb in past perfect form) ✓ We couldn't have predicted such a black swan situation even if... (to predict the crisis ← past perfect) to reassure /ˌriːəˈʃɔːr/ = to comfort someone and stop them from worrying to dispatch ~ sb/sth (to ...) (formal) = to send sb/sth somewhere, especially for a special purpose to blow up = to break or destroy or to be destroyed by explosion circumstance = conditions and facts that are connected with and affect a situation, an event or an action faulty = not perfect; not working or made correctly more easier for you to install... I want to pay less to for everyday operations If you will have some problems with the product, you can contact the technical support You would have prepared better if you have had chosen open source software We still didn't find haven't found (any solution) and (so) what should we do? We still wouldn't have succeed success (noun) OR we still wouldn't have succeeded (past participle) ]]> alternative /ɔ:lˈtə:nətɪv/ 20220607 10:10-11:30 2 active My worst week By the end of this session you will have studied reading speak_out_intermediate_students_book_pg76-77_my_worst_week.pdf FYI Alternative SRS software for iPhone (tried by Alex) https://polyglotmobile.ru/ zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 857 3243 1957 https://efedu.zoom.us/j/85732431957 ]]> 1 Preparing for a wedding pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png active deck_shuffled_lines_halign prep_deck_shuffled_lines_halign Put the stages in the correct order. ]]> ]]> My worst week active textbook pg 76 ex 2 3 A DVD view T / Cl Have you always wanted a fairy-tale wedding of your own? (...) Would you try someone else's wedding ring before they got married? 〆brings bad luck pg 76 ex 3 B speaking pg 76 ex 4 A B speaking T / Cl What was your worst week? (...) Have you got any special memorable moments you think nobody else has ever experienced? (...) Lexical material: Memorable moments pg 77 ex 5 A B listening speak_out_intermediate_audio_cd02_8.ogg pg 77 ex 5 C D speaking SS #1 tell SS #2 a memorable story SS # 2 report story to another SS #3 → finally SS #3 reports to SS #1 Functional language: Writing a website entry pg 77 ex 6 A writeback set for homework pg 77 ex 6 B writing ]]> in-law = a relative by marriage vicar = (especially BrE) an Anglican priest who is in charge of a church and the area around it washbasin = large bowl that has taps and is fixed to the wall in a bathroom, used for washing your hands and face in suspension points = series of points indicating that something has been omitted or that the sentence is incomplete (...) desperately = trying very hard without regard to danger or safety to burst into tears = to suddenly start crying anxious = feeling worried or nervous memorable = special, good or unusual and therefore worth remembering or easy to remember to regret = to feel sorry about sth you have done or about sth that you have not been able to do On At the beginning of the video Maybe I don't didn't hear this sentence She's anxious about that she's still can't be not married After a long illness our leader was died When I invested money to somewhere into something ]]> 20220602 10:10-11:30 2 active Sleep By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Efekta General English B1.2 Unit 3 Sleep pg 32 ex A vocab EFEKTA-GE-B1.2_U3_Final_[29-40].pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 857 3243 1957 https://efedu.zoom.us/j/85732431957 ]]> Unit 3 Sleep active textbook F G grammar pg 33 ex H speaking → SSS mime a situation, others have to guess & practise connectives ]]> shop lifter /ˈʃɔpˌlɪftə/ = person who steals goods while appearing to shop cat burglar = thief who climbs up the outside of a building in order to enter it and steal sth to toss = to throw sth lightly or carelessly; to move or make sb/sth move from side to side or up and down to sleep like a log = to sleep very deeply and soundly see have any dreams I used to drink take some sleeping pills It's a good skill thing (i.e. to fall asleep immediately) It's not so as good like as Lavanzza It's not a thing I could afford me (to do) all the time If I watched a movie with vampires before go going to bed.. I was scaring scared all night You can drink decafeinated coffee so as may times like as you want Your stomach has to chill rest sometimes ]]> 20220531 10:10-11:30 2 active Talking about past habits with used to By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Efekta General English B1.2 Unit 2 Music pg 21 ex H grammar pg 24 ex A B vocab EFEKTA-GE-B1.2_U2_Final_[17-28].pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 857 3243 1957 https://efedu.zoom.us/j/85732431957 ]]> Word builder active textbook 20210519-0926 Be / Get used to active grammar used to - would mindmap http://www.ictnle.com/mindmaps/used_to_would_mindmap.pdf ]]> Speaking practice active textbook to rehearse = to practise or make people practise a play, piece of music, etc. in preparation for a public performance marching band = group of musicians who play while they are marching (e.g. for a parade) to be all the rage = to be fashionable craze = enthusiastic interest in sth that is shared by many people but that usually does not last very long turntable = round surface on a record player that you place the record on to be played is it is ... to be popular in the late one thousand nine hundred nineteen hundreds I should to describe what she told me Alena said told me that... When he was at school he very liked rock music very much I don't remember a lot of about your answer He didn't tell give me information It was at the house of culture community centre ]]> 20220526 10:10-11:30 2 active Music questionnaire By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Efekta General English B1.2 Unit 2 Music pg 18 ex C writing (questions based on reading comprehension) → we will check together in class - no need to send by e-mail pg 20 ex A vocab EFEKTA-GE-B1.2_U2_Final_[17-28].pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 857 3243 1957 https://efedu.zoom.us/j/85732431957 ]]> Word builder active textbook Music questionnaire active textbook lyrics = words of a song audition = short performance given by an actor, a singer, etc., so that sb can decide whether they are suitable to act in a play, sing in a concert, etc cello /'tʃeləu/ | violoncello = musical instrument with strings, shaped like a large violin. The player sits down and holds the cello between his or her knees correct heard properly | If I'm not mistaken (Talking about a film) I don't know if you see have seen it I think my taste in music do does not change (has not changed) a lot I think my taste has very changed (very) much I prefer to listen listening to English music I wake up and it's strange because I didn't listen hadn't listened to that music (before | earlier) If you see at look at | watch their hands... I don't have enough facilities abilities | inborn talents | skills to play a musical instrument I don't live haven't lived in Moscow for a long time ]]> 20220524 10:10-11:30 2 active Music By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Efekta General English B1.2 Unit 2 Music pg 18 ex A B reading Music EFEKTA-GE-B1.2_U2_Final_[17-28].pdf smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Efekta General English B1.2 Unit 1 Living longer pg 13 ex H I writing EFEKTA-GE-B1.2_U1_Final_[05-16].pdf icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png E-mail ~ 150 words → send in *.docx by Monday 23.05 duncanpotter@yandex.ru zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 857 3243 1957 https://efedu.zoom.us/j/85732431957 ]]> inc_cci_course_admin/how_to_use_srs.inc Unit 2 Music active textbook print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Efekta General English B1.2 Unit 2 Music T / Cl Do you play any musical instrument? (...) pg 17 Let's start Lesson 1 Reading pg 18 ex A reading Music pg 18 ex B reading comprehension set for homework pg 18 ex C writing (questions based on reading comprehension) ]]> loyal = remaining faithful to sb/sth and supporting them or it exception = person or a thing that is not included in a general statement; thing that does not follow a rule somewhat = to some degree; rather hear listen to a lot of music You listen to Yandex Radio but I listen to Yandex Music It's no doesn't matter what kind of music do you like I really like when people play in the guitar It's not popular at nowadays I'm disappointed about by it ]]> 20220519 10:10-11:30 2 active How to live to 101 - Okinawa By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Speak Out Upper Intermediate Unit 6 How to live to 101 - Okinawa pg 76 ex 2 A collocations pg 76 ex 3 reading speak_out_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg76-77_how_to_live_to_101_case_study_okinawa.pdf Scheduled 20220524 smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Efekta General English B1.2 Unit 1 Living longer pg 13 ex H I writing EFEKTA-GE-B1.2_U1_Final_[05-16].pdf icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png E-mail ~ 150 words → send in *.docx by Monday 23.05 duncanpotter@yandex.ru zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 857 3243 1957 https://efedu.zoom.us/j/85732431957 ]]> Speak Out B2 Unit 6 How to live to 101 - Okinawa Lexical material: Healthy diet, life expectancy active textbook pg 76 ex 2 A collocations pg 76 ex 2 B DVD preview pg 76 ex 3 reading pg 76 ex 4 A B DVD view pg 76 ex 4 C pg 76 ex D speaking ]]> Functional language: Debating wip textbook speak_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_8.ogg pg 77 ex 5 C listening Useful phrases pg 77 ex 6 A B C debate ]]> sensible = reasonable, practical gentle = not strong or extreme, not violent monotonous /məˈnɔtnəs/ = never changing and therefore boring to maintain = to keep to stumble across = to discover sth/sb unexpectedly longevity = long life; the fact of lasting a long time bloated = full of food and feeling uncomfortable; full of liquid or gas and therefore bigger than normal, in a way that is unpleasant; expanded, big, spread, large, swollen, expansive fad = something that people are interested in for only a short period of time to defy = to refuse to obey centenarian /ˌsentɪˈnɛərɪən/ = person who is 100 years old or more to pick up on = to go on, continue from the point someone ended with life expectancy = statistical measure of the average time an organism is expected to live, based on the year of its birth, its current age and other demographic factors including gender to exceed = to be greater than a particular number or amount is are old ... to go for a travel on a trip (OR to go and travel) I don't see haven't seen you in the office today Maybe I'll try to eat by 80% If you live in Okinawa you have a fresh air ]]> 20220517 10:10-11:30 2 active Great advice for living longer By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Efekta General English B1.2 Unit 1 Living longer pg 10 ex C vocab pg 12 ex A B reading pg 12 Great advice for living longer EFEKTA-GE-B1.2_U1_Final_[05-16].pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 857 3243 1957 https://efedu.zoom.us/j/85732431957 ]]> Reading active textbook serving = amount to eat skipping rope = piece of rope, usually with a handle at each end, that you hold, turn over your head and then jump over, for fun or to keep fit facilities = buildings, services, equipment, etc. that are provided for a particular purpose premises = building and land near to it that a business owns or uses health healthy for your body Please tell us, what did they saw see They visited went to some beaches They tried a surf surfing How As I have read they have ... Could you say again repeat what we need to discuss? ... to stay have | keep | organise some tables and doctors who could repair look after | treat the health of athletes ]]> 20220512 10:10-11:30 2 active Modal verbs to express suggestions, advice, strong advice, obligation By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Efekta General English B1.2 Unit 1 Living longer pg 9 ex E Fitness survey → ask questions AND make suggestions → prepare answers for practice in breakout rooms → practise modal verbs of possibility to make recommendations EFEKTA-GE-B1.2_U1_Final_[05-16].pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 857 3243 1957 https://efedu.zoom.us/j/85732431957 ]]> Living longer active textbook Lesson 3 Word builder pg 10 ex A B vocab set for homework pg 10 ex C vocab pg 10 ex D speaking T / Cl Which is better? I [must do | have to do] aerobics ✓ depends whether you like it & want to do it or not ]]> 20201003-0932 Must vs have to, must in the past active grammar 20191014-2338 'Should' to give somebody advice active grammar Grammar: Modals (suggestions / advice / strong advice / obligation) ought to, might, should, must, have to active textbook ]]> to digest = when you digest food, or it digests, it is changed into substances that your body can use aerobics = physical exercises intended to strengthen the heart and lungs, often done in classes, with music vegan /ˈviːɡən/ = person who does not eat any animal products such as meat, milk or eggs. Some vegans do not use animal products such as silk or leather listened heard that it's not a great idea I have a friend who was on a diet every all the time ... maybe once per every two weeks Have Do you have to do work so hard work? Have you ever try tried | attended a yoga class Maybe there'll be less fewer people ]]> heart /'hɔrt/ like hard /'hɔrd/ vegan /ˈviːɡən/ 20220505 10:10-11:30 2 active Questions and answers using might, could, and may By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English Grammar in Use - Intermediate by Murphy, Cambridge University Press Unit 41 I wish I were - I wish you would icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Complete exercises 41.1 41.2 41.3 41.4 key to exercise Check your answers with the key at the end of the file english_grammar_in_use_intermediate_3rd_ed_murphy_cambridge_unit41_I_wish_I_were_you_would_w_key.pdf @ Serafima → read carefully pg 82 Unit 41 section D I wish + past simple = situation e.g. I wish I had a car I wish + would = change e.g. I wish you would stop talking smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Efekta General English B1.2 Unit 1 Living longer pg 6 ex C vocab pg 7 ex G prepare questions & answers for practice in breakout rooms → use modal verbs of possibility EFEKTA-GE-B1.2_U1_Final_[05-16].pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 857 3243 1957 https://efedu.zoom.us/j/85732431957 ]]> Unit 1 Living longer active textbook wash be washing | have washed her clothes? Do you think Might the man in the photo might have a terrible news I think he could knew have found out about terrible news How What do you think : (colon → mark a pause) what holiday it might be? They could be preparate preparing for a party at home Maybe that couple have (OR are having | are on) a honey month moon The dog might found find (something to eat...) I don't know what Aleksander said told me ]]> castle /'kæsəl/ 20220428 10:10-11:30 2 active Talking about recent changes By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English Grammar in Use - Intermediate by Murphy, Cambridge University Press Unit 14 past simple vs present perfect icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Complete the following exercises pg 26-29 key to exercise Check your answers with the key at the end of the file. english_grammar_in_use_intermediate_3rd_ed_murphy_cambridge_unit13-14_present_perfect_vs_past_simple_w_key.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 857 3243 1957 https://efedu.zoom.us/j/85732431957 ]]> 20200212-1948 Questions with present perfect and answers with past simple active grammar 20200404-0823 Present perfect vs past simple active grammar now ----|----|----|---- 1 (2) 3 ≠ 2 points in time → past simple 2) He has worked in this company for many years Does he still work in this company? ✓ yes = 2 points in time 
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= many times so far / up to now → present perfect Time markers used with the perfect aspect: so far - yet - already - up to now - since - lately - over the last fortnight (...) Time markers used with the past simple: ago - this time last week - last month - last night - earlier today (...) ]]> 1 Role play role_play active Recycle new expressions and language. Explain how recent changes on the market have affected your business. You are pessimistic & conservative. 〆I have never seen this before. 〆It started in... when we were... 〆I had heard of this in other countries, markets... You think change is a good thing. You are optimistic & open to new solutions. ✓ I have seen it before... ✓ It's not the crisis or the technology! ✓ People have always been naturally resistant to change. ✓ We weren't happier in the past, were we?! workout = period of physical exercise that you do to keep fit treadmill = exercise machine that has a moving surface that you can walk or run on while remaining in the same place Unit 1 Living longer active textbook be changed change our markets in a bad way (From) What I have heard of this technology It's not safe too either The situation is good! - I wish it would be were ... It's look looks like it takes not doesn't take a long time I'm not sure in about this antivirus Nobody couldn't could answer the phone ]]> technology /tekˈnɔlədʒɪ/ 20220426 10:10-11:30 2 active Complaining about the wrong delivery By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English Grammar in Use - Intermediate by Murphy, Cambridge University Press Unit 43 The passive icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Complete exercises pg 87 ex 43.3 43.4 pg 345 key key to exercise Check your answers with the key at the end of the file english_grammar_in_use_intermediate_3rd_ed_murphy_cambridge_unit43_passive_w_infinitive_and_perfect_infinitive_structures_w_keys.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 857 3243 1957 https://efedu.zoom.us/j/85732431957 ]]> 20220421 Company Overview hw20220426_1 pix/icons8-reading-100_white.png Read the following extracts. If possible, re-write some sentences with the passive voice when the subject is obvious, or to avoid repeating it. 20220421 Role play hw20220426_2 role_play Recycle new expressions and language. 2 Company Overview hw20220426-1 active edit_text_for_reading_task pix/icons8-reading-100_white.png Read the following extracts. If possible, re-write some sentences with the passive voice when the subject is obvious, or to avoid repeating it. is given a progress report every month by us.]]> by us ]]> https://www.kaspersky.com/about/company ]]> 3 Role play hw20220426-2 role_play active Recycle new expressions and language. Your supplier hasn't provided the spare parts you had ordered (they don't fit!). As a result, you will not be able to complete the assembly of a product for your customer. Call the supplier to complain about the wrong delivery. You are polite at first, but then you lose your temper when your interlocutor doesn't recognise it's their mistake. Practise the passive form to be polite and less direct in your complaint. I'm calling about our order / purchase... 〆I've been asked to show our product to our clients the day after tomorrow! 〆Our client is complaining about being poorly serviced. 〆The product demo has been postponed twice already! ✓ It was discovered that... ✓ It is believed you are responsible for... ✓ We should be given higher priority, a discount... You have just started working for a large supplier. They have a strong reputation but are a little old fashioned: their logistics provider lack a modern data tracking system. You believe you are not responsible for the wrong delivery. Use the passive to avoid saying directly who made a mistake. ✓ I realise a mistake has been made along the chain. ✓ We are thought to be the most reliable supplier in the area! ✓ I've been asked to send you... 〆It's been acknowledged that we are indeed short of staff but... 〆I'm afraid the logistics company is to blame, not us... 〆I can't be expected to know where they stock all their parts, can I? to suffer = to be badly affected by a disease, pain, sadness, a lack of sth, etc; to experience sth unpleasant, such as injury, defeat or loss dire divide = very serious, severe separation to blame ~ sb/sth (for sth) | ~ sth on sb/sth = to think or say that sb/sth is responsible for sth bad to hush = to be quiet; to stop talking or crying; to hide information about a situation because you do not want people to know about it hoax = act intended to make sb believe sth that is not true, especially sth unpleasant coup = sudden, illegal and often violent, change of government conspiracy (against sb/sth) =secret plan by a group of people to do sth harmful or illegal How As | The way I see it I think it is a big mistake of (from | made by) your company I'm appreciated appreciate that you recognise (remember) me You know we carry care about our service We are on the same boat at in this situation We could to deliver the product in 2 days The Only one thing what (that | which) I can do is to give you delivery within 2 days for waiting ]]> serviced /'sə:vəst/ 20220421 10:10-11:30 2 active Using the passive to be less direct By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English Grammar in Use - Intermediate by Murphy, Cambridge University Press Unit 43 The passive icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Complete exercises pg 87 ex 43.3 43.4 pg 345 key key to exercise Check your answers with the key at the end of the file english_grammar_in_use_intermediate_3rd_ed_murphy_cambridge_unit43_passive_w_infinitive_and_perfect_infinitive_structures_w_keys.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 857 3243 1957 https://efedu.zoom.us/j/85732431957 ]]> Number of teaching hours per level active textbook Common European Framework, Guide in Pearson - number of teaching hours per level (according to ALTE) EF - levels & exams concordances
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]]> 1 The passive active deck_shuffled_monochrome deck_of_phrases_the_passive_b1_03.csv 20210422-1755 Passive forms active review grammar_passive_selection_b2_01.csv 2 Company Overview hw20220426_1 active prep_contents edit_text_for_reading_task pix/icons8-reading-100_white.png Read the following extracts. If possible, re-write some sentences with the passive voice when the subject is obvious, or to avoid repeating it. is given a progress report every month by us.]]> https://www.kaspersky.com/about/company ]]> 3 Role play hw20220426_2 role_play active Recycle new expressions and language. Your supplier hasn't provided the spare parts you had ordered (they don't fit!). As a result, you will not be able to complete the assembly of a product for your customer. Call the supplier to complain about the wrong delivery. You are polite at first, but then you lose your temper when your interlocutor doesn't recognise it's their mistake. Practise the passive form to be polite and less direct in your complaint. I'm calling about our order / purchase... 〆I've been asked to show our product to our clients the day after tomorrow! 〆Our client is complaining about being poorly serviced. 〆The product demo has been postponed twice already! ✓ It was discovered that... ✓ It is believed you are responsible for... ✓ We should be given higher priority, a discount... You have just started working for a large supplier. They have a strong reputation but are a little old fashioned: their logistics provider lack a modern data tracking system. You believe you are not responsible for the wrong delivery. Use the passive to avoid saying directly who made a mistake. ✓ I realise a mistake has been made along the chain. ✓ We are thought to be the most reliable supplier in the area! ✓ I've been asked to send you... 〆It's been acknowledged that we are indeed short of staff but... 〆I'm afraid the logistics company is to blame, not us... 〆I can't be expected to know where they stock all their parts, can I? to suffer = to be badly affected by a disease, pain, sadness, a lack of sth, etc; to experience sth unpleasant, such as injury, defeat or loss dire divide = very serious, severe separation to blame ~ sb/sth (for sth) | ~ sth on sb/sth = to think or say that sb/sth is responsible for sth bad to hush = to be quiet; to stop talking or crying; to hide information about a situation because you do not want people to know about it hoax = act intended to make sb believe sth that is not true, especially sth unpleasant coup = sudden, illegal and often violent, change of government conspiracy (against sb/sth) =secret plan by a group of people to do sth harmful or illegal to go to the office When I have a time I read... I can find the word what that | which I don't know We call are calling to Serafima, yeah? aren't, we? You sended sent us different parts ]]> 20220419 10:10-11:30 2 active Vote him away By the end of this session you will have studied MS Teams details Occurs every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:10 AM to 11:30 AM effective Tue 4/19/2022 until Tue 10/11/2022 https://teams.microsoft.com/dl/launcher/launcher.html?url=%2F_%23%2Fl%2Fmeetup-join%2F19%3Ameeting_OTdkOTcyNWQtOGZhMi00YWZiLThhZjUtMTY1YTBmYTI1NTVi%40thread.v2%2F0%3Fcontext%3D%257b%2522Tid%2522%253a%2522f0d1c6fd-dff0-486a-8e91-cfefefc7d98d%2522%252c%2522Oid%2522%253a%252253fbfa81-9567-42bb-bd8f-dcfd5d16bcbd%2522%257d%26anon%3Dtrue&type=meetup-join&deeplinkId=978d2aa2-a70e-4ac5-958a-8c0147fd8e3a&directDl=true&msLaunch=true&enableMobilePage=true&suppressPrompt=true ]]> 1 Lead in active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Vote Him Away (The Liar Tweets Tonight) by Roy Zimmerman and The ReZisters, featuring Sandy Riccardi. Made in collaboration with the Raging Grannies of Mendocino. “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” words and music by Solomon Linda. Parody lyrics by Ede Morris, Roy Zimmerman, Melanie Harby. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkU1ob_lHCw]]> The lion sleeps tonight This song/tune originated appropriately and ironically from Africa in 1920s where Solomon Linda who is rightfully credited (finally) for creating the distinct sound in "The Lion Sleeps Tonight". It is based on his song Mbube which was originally written in Zulu and refers to Shaka the Zulu warrior king who heroically resisted the armies of the European colonizers, who is supposed not to be dead but only sleeping and will one day awaken and return to lead his oppressed people to freedom. Very like the Arthurian legend - who will awaken at our hour of greatest need. This story has been taken and adapted and finally even ended up in the film Lion King with hardly anyone knowing the true history of Shaka - Zulu origins. (post by johnny goody) ]]> Why were people in the US not happy with President Trump? 〆faced an economic crisis 〆struggled with nationwide anti-racism protests 〆were suffering at times the highest number of COVID-19 cases and deaths worldwide to suffer = to be badly affected by a disease, pain, sadness, a lack of sth, etc; to experience sth unpleasant, such as injury, defeat or loss How did President Trump mostly communicate? Was he successful? ✓ via Twitter ✓ Make America great again → led to a dire, social divide in society to tweet = to make a short high sound like a small bird; to make a post on the social media application Twitter dire divide = very serious, severe separation What do people in the video clip blame President Trump for? 〆ignoring people's death 〆not taking health measures in time 〆ending Obamacare 〆being a liar to blame ~ sb/sth (for sth) | ~ sth on sb/sth = to think or say that sb/sth is responsible for sth bad liar = person who doesn't tell the truth What is meant by "Hush you doctors and science nerds"? ✓ he doesn't want people to know the truth about Covid 19 ✓ it's just a hoax = hide the truth to hush = to be quiet; to stop talking or crying; to hide information about a situation because you do not want people to know about it hoax = act intended to make sb believe sth that is not true, especially sth unpleasant nerd = (informal, disapproving) person who is boring, stupid and not fashionable What is meant by "no nurses sleep tonight"? ✓ a lot of people work until total exhaustion while somewhere else time is wasted by spreading rubbish into the world on Twitter → people should care about others and not about their own narcissism (answer adapted from a post by Lars Leitner) narcissism /nɑ:ˈsɪsɪzm/ = (formal, disapproving) the habit of admiring yourself too much, especially your appearance What is meant by "a left-wing coup"? ✓ he believes the (left-wing) opposition is trying to take over his (right-wing) presidency ✓ the economic crisis, Covid 19 and social discontentment are part of a conspiracy against him coup = sudden, illegal and often violent, change of government conspiracy (against sb/sth) =secret plan by a group of people to do sth harmful or illegal If you dislike a politician, can you vote him/her away? ✓ probably yes → count the ballots = safer and more democratic way than overthrowing the government to vote someone away | off (something) = to remove someone from a position on something such as a committee by voting to overthrow = to remove a leader or a government from a position of power by force ballot (~ paper) = piece of paper on which sb marks who they are voting for 20210915-1555 The passive to be less direct active grammar 1 Active vs passive active deck_shuffled deck_of_phrases_active_vs_passive_b1_02.csv to suffer = to be badly affected by a disease, pain, sadness, a lack of sth, etc; to experience sth unpleasant, such as injury, defeat or loss to tweet = to make a short high sound like a small bird; to make a post on the social media application Twitter dire divide = very serious, severe separation to blame ~ sb/sth (for sth) | ~ sth on sb/sth = to think or say that sb/sth is responsible for sth bad liar = person who doesn't tell the truth to hush = to be quiet; to stop talking or crying; to hide information about a situation because you do not want people to know about it nerd = (informal, disapproving) person who is boring, stupid and not fashionable narcissism /nɑ:ˈsɪsɪzm/ = (formal, disapproving) the habit of admiring yourself too much, especially your appearance hoax = act intended to make sb believe sth that is not true, especially sth unpleasant coup = sudden, illegal and often violent, change of government conspiracy (against sb/sth) =secret plan by a group of people to do sth harmful or illegal to vote someone away | off (something) = to remove someone from a position on something such as a committee by voting to overthrow = to remove a leader or a government from a position of power by force ballot (~ paper) = piece of paper on which sb marks who they are voting for to face = to accept that a difficult situation exists, although you would prefer not to, and deal with it to struggle = to try very hard to do sth when it is difficult or when there are a lot of problems How As I know He didn't do anything for against the pandemic Maybe he don't tell doesn't give | disclose all information Maybe he posted everything is good fine He didn't want to hear listen to them It's more close closer to people We'll pay attention on to the answers ]]> 10:10-11:30 2 future By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. ]]> active textbook active textbook