kasperskygroup148 y22kasperskygroup148 20260423 150 143 77 2 87 79 35 (send the link to your google doc (in edit mode!) icons8-reading-100.png vocab pre teach functional language grammar focus smartphone or tablet device listening Download onto your phone or tablet and listen carefully. !php ~/www/soosh/xml2mbz_overwrite_offline.php ~/www/moodle/public/sdata/inc_xml_mdl/course_log_kasperskygroup148_2026-1.xml :!php ~/www/moosh/moosh.php course-restore --overwrite ../mbz_bup_offline/course_log_kasperskygroup148_2026-1.xml_2mdl.mbz 150 !php ~/www/soosh/xml2mbz_update_onl.php ~/www/moodle/public/sdata/inc_xml_mdl/course_log_kasperskygroup148_2026-1.xml ~/bups/bup_vet_books_cds_dvds$ ls */*/*selection* | grep passive users' attributes children's parents parents' parents mice's nose O boss's coffee plural + s e.g. parents -> parents' plural w/ a letter other than s + s + ' + s e.g. children -> children's Edited 10:28 mice's nose cats' mouth boss's coffee bosses bosses' coffee ## 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...) OR top right ... menu → recreate rooms right pane → Start rooms → attendees get pulled automatically #### If attendee is late Breakout room preview → Assign participants (name of late attendee) → assign SS to room #### How to join a room Organiser → choose room → ... → join room #### How to leave a room top right, red 'Leave' → click middle top right 'Resume' to come back to main meeting room #### Make an announcement to / across all rooms Breakout rooms (preview) ... → make an announcement right pane → Close rooms ### Create and manage breakout rooms during class meetings https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/create-and-manage-breakout-rooms-during-class-meetings-18b340cd-1106-4fa5-a852-5676614f7e7d Organizing a meeting with breakout rooms is currently only available in the Teams for Education desktop app for Windows or Mac. (...) For educators Before you get started, make sure you have the desktop app (...) 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 Students must manually mark the activity as done https://arxiv.org/html/2412.13135v1 a 50 % chance of an overlapping fingerprint in a group of 14 million and a nearly 100 % chance of an overlap in a group of 40 million 20260317-1027 vpn rec by darya https://t.me/PhonkVpnBot?start=r_508885949 ## new ISP tariffs on VPN usage ### Zoom consumption A 1-hour Zoom meeting typically consumes between 500 MB and 2.5 GB of data, depending on video quality and group size, often averaging about 888 MB to 1.35 GB per hour for typical HD calls. A 2-hour group video call can consume up to 4.8 GB, while audio-only calls use significantly less, roughly 30–70 MB per hour. Holafly Holafly +4 Zoom Data Usage Breakdown (Per Hour): Audio Only: 30–60 MB 1:1 Call (Standard): 300–540 MB 1:1 Call (HD - 720p/1080p): 600 MB – 1.62 GB Group Call (Standard - 480p): ~810 MB Group Call (HD - 720p/1080p): 1.35 GB – 2.475 GB ISP VPN Max 15GB free est. usage 15/1.35 11.11111111111111111111 ~ 12hrs ~ 2/4 days ISP VPN fee 150roub / 1GB each following 1.5ach teaching rate -150 Armenian vps 4vps.su ]]> 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 testing team Ramin Mikailov ramin.t.mikailov@kaspersky.com Maria Gordeeva maria.gordeeva@kaspersky.com senior product marketing manager anti drone ABB Denis Anikin 20260312 40 yo Darya Bushnina darya.bushnina@kaspersky.com strategy & marketing deputy 2 daughters 20250916 14 yo 12 yo Olga Kuznetsova olga.n.kuznetsova@kaspersky.com 2 yrs at KL blue team tester (soc team) red team (offensive, pen tester try to break) blue team (defensive, look at what happened & could be at risk) 20260428 10:10-11:30 2 tbc Report extract Risk 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 6.4 Learning from mistakes pg 65 ex 4 A vocab pg 65 ex 4 B reading pg 65 Expect the unexpected – a lesson from a US$1bn project in Georgia Unit 6.5 Report extract pg 66 ex 1 lead in Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join (just in case we couldn't log into Vznaniya or experienced problems with audio...) 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 6.5 Report extract 122 Formal reporting active textbook How do you report bad news? pg 66 ex 1 lead in Functional language: Reporting background information, problems, future actions points pg 66 ex 2 A B vocab pg 123 Different ways of expressing the future Lexical material: Formal reporting pg 66 ex 3 A writing → pg 128 Unit 6.5 3 A reading pg 66 ex 3 B C writing → pg 131 Unit 6.5 3 B Notes for report ]]> 121 Business Partner B2+ Unit 7.1 A resilient building Unit 7 Risk 120 A resilient building active textbook A ship in harbour is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.’ John Augustus Shedd, U.S. author and professor. Do you agree? A ship in harbour is safe, but that is not what ships are built for. John Augustus Shedd, U.S. author and professor Do you agree? pg 68 ex 1 lead in pg 68 ex 2 3 video business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_video_files/business_partner_b2_plus_video_unit7_lesson1_7.1.1.mp4 pg 68 ex 4 speaking Lexical material: Managing and minimising risk pg 68 ex 5 A B vocab pg 69 ex 6 A B vocab set for homework pg 69 ex 7 vocab Lexical material: Emergency protocol pg 69 ex 8 A B project pg 69 ex 8 C presentation ]]> 119 active textbook 118 active textbook 117 active textbook 116 115 20260423 10:10-11:30 2 active Learning from mistakes 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 6.4 Learning from mistakes Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join (just in case we couldn't log into Vznaniya or experienced problems with audio...) 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 6.4 Learning from mistakes 114 Making mistakes active textbook Why is making mistakes more important than never making any? ✓ synonymous of taking risks ✓ shows curiosity, creativity ✓ teaches resilience ✓ being modest ✓ achieving perfection is seldom a viable, business goal (80% often quite enough) pg 64 ex 1 2 lead in pg 64 ex 3 A listening business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_audio_files/business_partner_b2_plus_coursebook_audio_017_6_02.mp3 T / Cl Should you always be honest about your mistakes? ✓ be transparent to management → explain why it wasn't escalated earlier ✓ consider not disclosing all the truth to customers → save the company's reputation pg 64 ex 3 B speaking pg 64 ex 3 C listening business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_audio_files/business_partner_b2_plus_coursebook_audio_018_6_03.mp3 pg 64 ex 3 D speaking ]]> 113 Analysing & learning from mistakes active textbook Do you make contingency plans? How do you expect the unexpected? ✓ follow Murphy's Law e.g. If something has to go wrong, it will ✓ run brainstorming sessions to anticpate possible scenarios Functional language: Analysing & learning from mistakes pg 65 ex 4 A vocab set for homework pg 65 ex 4 B reading pg 65 Expect the unexpected – a lesson from a US$1bn project in Georgia pg 65 ex 5 A B task ]]> 112 to get the ball rolling = to do something that starts an activity, or to start doing something in order to encourage other people to do the same 111 with similar threats than to previous malware You can ask for help from another other people It's a good idea to learn not only on from your own mistakes ]]> 20260421 10:10-11:30 2 active Managing potential conflicts 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 6.3 Diffusing conflict pg 63 ex 7 A B vocab Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join (just in case we couldn't log into Vznaniya or experienced problems with audio...) 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 6.3 Diffusing conflict 110 Assertive vs collaborative approaches active textbook Do you shy away from conflicts? Why / why not? 〆conflicts can be little productive if they are too emotional → better avoid them till you calm down and have a logical argumentation 〆keep remembering a rather unpleasant argument → procrastinating 〆trying to deal with a conflict might backfire → avoid shooting yourself in the foot ✓ a conflict could help you understand a different perspective → lead to a constructive outcome ✓ as a senior specialist, you have a proven track record → stand your ground pg 62 ex 1 A B lead in pg 62 ex 2 video business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_video_files/business_partner_b2_plus_video_unit6_lesson3_6.3.1.mp4 pg 62 ex 3 A speaking T / Cl What are the pros & cons of Option A? ✓ save reputation 〆hiding past work experience may feel like a sword of Damocles → refuse alliance with ZX = assertive approach What are the pros & cons of Option B? ✓ be honest about the past 〆could lose David's trust (falling out with him) 〆ZX may demand additional guarantees → consider alliance with ZX = collaborative approach pg 62 ex 3 B video option A business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_video_files/business_partner_b2_plus_video_unit6_lesson3_6.3.2.mp4 option B business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_video_files/business_partner_b2_plus_video_unit6_lesson3_6.3.3.mp4 T / Cl Why is Prisha so worried? ✓ being taken over by a bigger competitor like ZX → would lose their independence 〆had burnt her bridges when left ZX → can't see herself collaborating What is David's concern? ✓ Happenings is running on fumes = having cash flow problems pg 62 ex 4 speaking T / Cl What could be a viable compromise? ✓ avoid being too assertive → assertiveness should not mean refusing to explore options ✓ work together on a project → perhaps later make an alliance pg 62 ex 5 video business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_video_files/business_partner_b2_plus_video_unit6_lesson3_6.3.4.mp4 T / Cl What 3 approaches are available? ✓ fight ✓ flight ✓ collaborate = shift from reactive, fear-based stress responses (fighting or escaping) toward proactive engagement, particularly when dealing with technological disruptions or professional challenges. While fight-or-flight are automatic sympathetic nervous system reactions to threats, collaboration represents a conscious choice to turn disruption into opportunity Would you agree to accommodate? ✓ yes, but do show it is reluctantly = save face → make it clear it is a compromise ≠ sabotage pg 62 ex 6 speaking ]]> 109 Diffusing conflict active textbook How do you diffuse conflict? ✓ show you are prepared to hear out your interlocutors ✓ figure out other ways to drum up some new business pg 63 ex 7 A B vocab pg 63 ex 8 A B speaking pg 63 ex 9 A B C task → pg 132 team A → pg 129 team B T / Cl Would you be prepared to reconsider your holiday schedule? What if you were to leave later, wouldn't the holiday season be almost over and therefore cheaper? (...) ]]> 108 to drum up = to try to obtain support or business by means of vigorous persuasion bad blood = feelings of hate between people because of arguments in the past bitterness = sharp, harsh, or acrid taste (like coffee or kale) or a deep, lingering emotion of resentment and anger resulting from perceived injustice or pain. It implies a profound feeling of being wronged, often leading to lasting hostility. Common synonyms include resentment, rancour, acrimony, animosity to fall out = to quarrel or argue with someone, often resulting in a damaged relationship to run on fumes = to have almost no fuel left to burn your boats | bridges = to destroy all possible ways of going back to an earlier situation to sort out = to deal with sb's/your own problems in a satisfactory way fight, flight, or collaborate = shift from reactive, fear-based stress responses (fighting or escaping) toward proactive engagement, particularly when dealing with technological disruptions or professional challenges. While fight-or-flight are automatic sympathetic nervous system reactions to threats, collaboration represents a conscious choice to turn disruption into opportunity to accommodate = to change your behaviour so that you can deal with a new situation better reluctant = 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 107 collaborate collaboration can lead you to that case ]]> 20260416 10:10-11:30 2 active Managing prompts in AI agent mode By the end of this session you will have studied Don't forget to complete the quarterly test! smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Business Partner B2 Plus, Pearson Unit 6.3 Diffusing conflict pg 63 ex 7 A B vocab Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join (just in case we couldn't log into Vznaniya or experienced problems with audio...) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> 106 Managing prompts in AI agent mode active textbook , , ) or JSON to separate instructions from data. Role/Persona Definition: Explicitly define the agent’s role, scope, and boundaries. Start with a strong "system" prompt that sets the stage and persona, which persists across interactions. Negative Constraints: Define what the agent cannot do. Set boundaries that prevent the agent from overstepping its scope, hallucinating capabilities, or accessing unauthorized data. 3. Agent-Specific Techniques ReAct (Reasoning + Acting): Guide agents to think through their approach before acting by using tags or instructions like "Plan your approach step by step," followed by tool execution. Tool Usage Guidelines: Explicitly define what tools are available, when to use them, and the required input format (e.g., JSON schema). Memory Anchoring: In multi-turn workflows, instruct the agent to explicitly reference past context or store key information in a memory system (e.g., Vector Store). Self-Correction/Reflection: Add a "reflection loop" where the agent reviews its own output for quality, accuracy, and tone before presenting it 4. Testing and Optimization Automated Evaluation: Implement "LLM-as-a-judge" to evaluate agent responses against a test set of scenarios (e.g., edge cases, missing data). Production Monitoring: Instrument agents to track prompt-level metrics like latency, cost, and hallucination rates in real-time. A/B Testing: Safely test new prompt versions on a small subset of traffic (canary deployment) before full rollout. Trace Analysis: Use tracing to debug black-box failures by visualizing the exact reasoning path and tool results the agent used ]]> 105 ReAct = Reasoning + Acting edge case = problem or situation that occurs only at an extreme (maximum or minimum) operating parameter. For example, a stereo speaker might noticeably distort audio when played at maximum volume, even in the absence of any other extreme setting or condition. An edge case can be expected or unexpected canary deployment = risk-mitigation strategy where a new software version is gradually released to a small subset of users or servers before rolling it out to the entire infrastructure. It minimizes impact by allowing teams to test stability with real traffic and easily rollback if issues occur. Inspired by "canaries in a coal mine," where the bird served as an early warning sign for danger blue/green strategy = switches 100% of traffic instantly between two environments, while canary is a gradual, incremental rollout 104 20260414 10:10-11:30 2 active Assertive vs collaborative approaches to dealing with conflicts By the end of this session you will have studied Don't forget to complete the quarterly test! smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Business Partner B2 Plus, Pearson Unit 6.3 Diffusing conflict pg 63 ex 7 A B vocab Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join (just in case we couldn't log into Vznaniya or experienced problems with audio...) 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 6.3 Diffusing conflict 103 Assertive vs collaborative approaches active textbook Do you shy away from conflicts? Why / why not? 〆conflicts can be little productive if they are too emotional → better avoid them till you calm down and have a logical argumentation 〆keep remembering a rather unpleasant argument → procrastinating 〆trying to deal with a conflict might backfire → avoid shooting yourself in the foot ✓ a conflict could help you understand a different perspective → lead to a constructive outcome ✓ as a senior specialist, you have a proven track record → stand your ground pg 62 ex 1 A B lead in pg 62 ex 2 video business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_video_files/business_partner_b2_plus_video_unit6_lesson3_6.3.1.mp4 pg 62 ex 3 A speaking T / Cl What are the pros & cons of Option A? ✓ save reputation 〆hiding past work experience may feel like a sword of Damocles → refuse alliance with ZX = assertive approach What are the pros & cons of Option B? ✓ be honest about the past 〆could lose David's trust (falling out with him) 〆ZX may demand additional guarantees → consider alliance with ZX = collaborative approach pg 62 ex 3 B video option A business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_video_files/business_partner_b2_plus_video_unit6_lesson3_6.3.2.mp4 option B business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_video_files/business_partner_b2_plus_video_unit6_lesson3_6.3.3.mp4 T / Cl Why is Prisha so worried? ✓ being taken over by a bigger competitor like ZX → would lose their independence 〆had burnt her bridges when left ZX → can't see herself collaborating What is David's concern? ✓ Happenings is running on fumes = having cash flow problems pg 62 ex 4 speaking T / Cl What could be a viable compromise? ✓ avoid being too assertive → assertiveness should not mean refusing to explore options ✓ work together on a project → perhaps later make an alliance pg 62 ex 5 video business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_video_files/business_partner_b2_plus_video_unit6_lesson3_6.3.4.mp4 pg 62 ex 6 speaking ]]> 102 bad blood = feelings of hate between people because of arguments in the past bitterness = sharp, harsh, or acrid taste (like coffee or kale) or a deep, lingering emotion of resentment and anger resulting from perceived injustice or pain. It implies a profound feeling of being wronged, often leading to lasting hostility. Common synonyms include resentment, rancour, acrimony, animosity to fall out = to quarrel or argue with someone, often resulting in a damaged relationship to run on fumes = to have almost no fuel left to burn your boats | bridges = to destroy all possible ways of going back to an earlier situation 101 too either Her previous boss appointed a meeting with she her and David ]]> 20260409 10:10-11:30 2 active Diffusing conflict By the end of this session you will have studied Don't forget to complete the quarterly test! smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Business Partner B2 Plus, Pearson Unit 6.2 Business partners pg 61 ex 7 8 grammar Unit 6.3 Diffusing conflict Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> Business Partner B2+ Unit 6.3 Diffusing conflict 100 active textbook Do you shy away from conflicts? Why / why not? 〆conflicts can be little productive if they are too emotional → better avoid them till you calm down and have a logical argumentation 〆keep remembering a rather unpleasant argument → procrastinating 〆trying to deal with a conflict might backfire → avoid shooting yourself in the foot ✓ a conflict could help you understand a different perspective → lead to a constructive outcome ✓ as a senior specialist, you have a proven track record → stand your ground pg 62 ex 1 A B lead in T / Cl Would you be ready to brown-nose a client to de-escalate a conflict? ✓ more diplomatic & often faster solution = the customer is king ]]> 99 to diffuse = to spread sth or become spread widely in all directions to defuse = to reduce the tension or potential danger in (a crisis, difficulty, etc.) to shy away = (from sth) to avoid doing sth because you are nervous or frightened cease-fire = time when enemies agree to stop fighting, usually while a way is found to end the fighting permanently; synonym of truce to backfire = (on sb) to have the opposite effect to the one intended, with bad or dangerous results to shoot yourself in the foot = to do something without intending to which spoils a situation for yourself to stand one's ground = to refuse to be pushed backwards, or to continue in your beliefs in an argument tension = situation in which people do not trust each other, or feel unfriendly towards each other, and which may cause them to attack each other; situation in which the fact that there are different needs or interests causes difficulties; feeling of anxiety and stress that makes it impossible to relax to brown-nose sb = (slang, disapproving) to treat sb in authority with special respect in order to make them approve of you or treat you better 98 do are you talking about? It can influence to your work Having a conflict with a stupid guy I wouldn't too either Sometimes there are benefits of to (having) conflicts You can spend waste time for (on nothing) ]]> 20260407 10:10-11:30 2 active Expressing regrets By the end of this session you will have studied Don't forget to complete the quarterly test! smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Business Partner B2 Plus, Pearson Unit 6.2 Business partners pg 61 ex 6 A B grammar Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> Business Partner B2+ Unit 6.2 Business partnerships 97 Past modals active textbook How do you express regrets but show you have learnt the lesson? ✓ admit having made a mistake ✓ show emotions & perhaps overdo it a little → gain empathy ✓ use past modals Grammar: Past modals pg 61 ex 6 A B grammar ]]> 96 20200120-1123 Modal perfect (perfect infinitive) active grammar 95 active textbook How do you deal with things that didn't go according to plan? 〆don't waste time regretting past decisions ✓ be flexible pg 61 ex 7 grammar set for homework pg 61 ex 8 grammar Functional language: Describing things which didn't go according to plan T / Cl Imagine your colleague failed to manage an important meeting with business partners. Answer the following questions to make sure they have learnt the lesson: Why couldn't you have presented the project yourself? ← surprise What should your colleague have better prepared? ← regret Are you sure they know how they ought to have prepared for the meeting? ← disapproval pg 61 ex 9 A B speaking ]]> 94 hostile (to / towards sb/sth) = very unfriendly or aggressive and ready to argue or fight; strongly rejecting or opposed to sth; making it difficult for sth to happen or to be achieved to wind down /'waind/ = to end gradually or in stages, or to cause something to end in this way 93 auto- self- descriptive (OR self-explained | explicit) You guess a the reason why something was happened I listened heard that my friend has an illness They ought to have been checked their calendar I couldn't have been predicted that... ]]> 20260402 10:10-11:30 2 active Russia Considers Fines to Stop VPN Users By the end of this session you will have studied smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Business Partner B2 Plus, Pearson Unit 6.2 Business partners pg 61 ex 6 A B grammar Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> Russia Considers Fines to Stop VPN Users 92 Russia Considers Fines to Stop VPN Users active textbook https://united24media.com/latest-news/russia-considers-fines-to-stop-vpn-users-17421 The Russian Ministry of Digital Development is considering new measures to penalize the use of VPN services. The Russian Ministry of Digital Development is considering new measures to penalize the use of VPN services. Minister Maksut Shadaev met with telecommunications operators and tech companies on March 28 to discuss the implementation of fees and fines for those using tools to bypass internet restrictions, according to The Moscow Times. Shadaev did not rule out the possibility of "administrative liability for the use of tools to bypass blocking." However, the minister expressed hope that such measures could be avoided. Sources suggest the ministry’s initiative follows a non-public directive from Vladimir Putin. During two separate meetings on Saturday, Shadaev spoke with major telecom operators as well as digital platforms and retailers, including VK, Ozon, Avito, Wildberries, and Yandex. The head of the Ministry of Digital Development asked these companies to take action against the use of bypass tools by their customers. Reports indicate that telecom operators have been encouraged to introduce a fee for using more than 15 GB of international mobile traffic per month. Furthermore, internet companies may be required to restrict users who utilize VPNs, with one source suggesting this policy could begin on May 1. To identify VPN usage, companies use scoring systems that analyze IP reputation, WebRTC data, browser fingerprints, and geolocation discrepancies. Alexey Lukatsky, an information security consultant at Positive Technologies, stated that while these parameters help form an assumption of VPN use, "100% accuracy cannot be achieved, as sometimes the user is simply abroad." Russian authorities launched a new wave of intensified internet censorship, further solidifying the country’s role as a global leader in digital restrictions. Following the official start of Telegram blocking, the media regulator Roskomnadzor began removing major platforms like YouTube and WhatsApp from the National Domain Name System for the first time. This mass removal also affected services such as Facebook, Instagram, and several international media outlets, effectively creating a "sovereign" Russian internet that functioned separately from the global network. ]]> 91 liability = state of being legally responsible for sth sovereign = free to govern itself; completely independent; having complete power or the greatest power in the country 90 20260431 10:10-11:30 2 active Business partners By the end of this session you will have studied Don't forget to complete the quarterly test! (no homework) smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Business Partner B2 Plus, Pearson Unit 6.2 Business partners Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> Business Partner B2+ Unit 6.2 Business partnerships 89 Business partnerships active textbook What does it take for a merger to succeed? ✓ shared corporate culture (hierarchical or horizontal management style, CSR, dress code...) ✓ common goals ✓ complimentary roles rather than duplicating ones ✓ potential for synergy rather than subordination → shouldn't feel like a take-over (...) pg 60 ex 1 2 lead in T / Cl Why could a merger have a negative impact on leadership? ✓ contradictory objectives ✓ streamlined or outsourced supply chains ✓ technologically incompatible workflows ✓ differing compliance requirements ✓ new labels replacing previous trademarks don't build on their past reputation pg 60 ex 3 A speaking pg 60 ex 3 B listening business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_audio_files/business_partner_b2_plus_coursebook_audio_016_6_01.mp3 pg 60 ex 3 A vocab pg 60 ex 5 A speaking ]]> 88 hostile (to / towards sb/sth) = very unfriendly or aggressive and ready to argue or fight; strongly rejecting or opposed to sth; making it difficult for sth to happen or to be achieved to wind down /'waind/ = to end gradually or in stages, or to cause something to end in this way 87 expecting expected | predictable that companies will accept this take-over ]]> 20260326 10:10-11:30 2 active Choosing a partner 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 6.1 Strategic alliances pg 59 ex 7 8 vocab Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> Business Partner B2+ Unit 6 Alliances 86 Choosing a partner active textbook How do you choose business partners? ✓ assess what markets you want to target ✓ identify what you may gain from each other e.g. increase networks ✓ look for common shared values in your corporate culture pg 59 ex 9 speaking Functional language: Choosing a partner pg 59 ex 10 A B project ]]> 85 equity stake = percentage of ownership in a company, typically held through shares of stock. It signifies a "stake" in the business’s success, granting owners a proportional claim on assets, potential profits (dividends), and often voting rights. Investors, founders, and employees acquire equity for potential capital gains 84 20260324 10:10-11:30 2 active Alliances 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 6.1 Strategic alliances Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> Business Partner B2+ Unit 6 Alliances 83 Strategic alliances active textbook Can you survive in today's global industries without alliances? 〆face cheaper competition from China, the middle East... 〆can't imagine targeting consumers in a protected, isolated & self-sufficient region 〆today's technologies depend heavily on natural resources such as natural gas, crude oil, rare minerals → alliances needed to mitigate challenges pg 58 ex 1 lead in pg 58 ex 2 vocab pg 58 ex 3 4 video business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_video_files/business_partner_b2_plus_video_unit6_lesson1_6.1.1.mp4 pg 58 ex 5 speaking Lexical material: Alliances and acquisitions pg 58 ex 6 vocab pg 59 ex 7 vocab T / Cl What do you need in a joint venture to achieve synergy? ✓ begin with making concessions ✓ seek a win-win relationship set for homework pg 59 ex 8 vocab ]]> 82 to pursue /pəˈsju:/ = to do sth or try to achieve sth over a period of time; to continue to discuss, find out about or be involved in sth codeshare agreement = business arrangement where two or more airlines share the same flight, allowing them to market and sell seats under their own airline designator and flight number. The flight is operated by only one of the airlines, while others act as "marketing carriers" to expand their network connectivity 81 not should to n't need to pay more money ]]> alliance /əˈlaɪəns/ alliances /ə'laiənsəz/ ally /'ælai/ allies /'ælaiz/ strategic /strəˈti:dʒɪk/ 20260319 10:10-11:30 2 active Blog post describing 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. Business Partner B2 Plus, Pearson Unit 5.5 Blog post describing relocation pg 56 ex 1 reading pg 56 Hello from Kenya, finally Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> Business Partner B2+ Unit 5.5 Blog post describing relocation 80 Hello from Kenya, finally active textbook How would you describe your relocation experience to a recruiter? What have you learnt that will be relevant? Assess which narrative pattern best fits the interviewing style: ✓ BLUF (Bottom Line Up First) → focus mostly on the results → don’t make audience wait for the end ✓ Minto / McKinsey Pyramid → convince with details as long as it is necessary (from most to least important) ✓ STAR (Situation, Task, Actions, Result) → shorten a (success) story ✓ include metrics, scope ✓ lessons learnt pg 56 ex 1 reading pg 56 Hello from Kenya, finally Lexical material: Relocation experience pg 56 ex 2 A B vocab T / Cl Is a blog post the right format for relating secondment experience? 〆more useful for a tourist trip or a holiday ✓ vocab & structure for small talk | chit chat → need a more business oriented structure / narrative pg 56 ex 3 A reading → pg 127 blog post pg 56 ex 3 B C writing → pg 127 writing a blog post ]]> 79 subsequently /sʌbsɪkwɜntlɪ/ = afterwards; later; after sth else has happened pros and cons = arguments for and against to live up to = to achieve what is expected, esp. high standards; to fulfil downside = disadvantage BLUF = bottom line up first - communication practice common in the military and professional settings that places the main point, conclusion, or recommendation at the very beginning of an email, report, or conversation, rather than burying it at the end. This improves efficiency by allowing readers to grasp the key takeaway immediately STAR = (Situation, Task, Actions, Result) technique used by interviewers to gather all the relevant information about a specific capability that the job requires 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 78 20260317 10:10-11:30 2 active Making an international career 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 5.4 Presentations pg 55 ex 5 vocab Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> Business Partner B2+ Unit 5.4 Presentations 77 Argumentation active textbook Is giving logical arguments enough to convince people, or do you need to appeal to their emotions too? ✓ talk both to the head and the heart = be passionate ✓|〆may have to do overdo it a little, even though may feel theatrical → more relevant when needing to motivate staff to address challenges Functional language: Developing a convincing argument T / Cl Would you apply for internship in a company overseas? Why / why not? ✓ gain international experience ✓ might get recruited once the period is over pg 55 ex 5 vocab T / Cl Is avoiding international travels to reduce carbon footprint just greenwashing? ✓ cost cutting measures for companies ≠ CSR = green-washing dissemination of misleading or deceptive publicity by an organization with the aim of presenting an environmentally responsible public image 〆run the risk of cross-cultural communication breakdown → need to develop XCC skills pg 55 ex 6 A B presentation pg 55 ex 7 A B presentation ]]> 76 internship = period of work experience offered by an organization for a limited period of time.[1] Once confined to medical graduates, internship is used to practice for a wide range of placements in businesses, non-profit organizations, government agencies and political parties. They are typically undertaken by students and graduates looking to gain relevant skills and experience in a particular field. Employers benefit from these placements because they often recruit employees from their best interns, who have known capabilities, thus saving time and money in the long run. Internships are usually arranged by third-party organizations that recruit interns on behalf of industry groups. Rules vary from country to country about when interns should be regarded as employees. The system can be open to exploitation by unscrupulous employers green-washing = behaviour or activities that make people believe that a company is doing more to protect the environment than it really is; dissemination of misleading or deceptive publicity by an organization with the aim of presenting an environmentally responsible public image XCC = cross cultural communication 75 convincable convincing Your salary increases fastly fast | quickly If you have an (some) experience in another area You will increase improve your knowledges knowledge | obtain more insight horizontally By In my opinion ]]> 74 Quarterly test (logs) Half year test (logs) active wip quarterly_test_logs 73 template wip quiz matching pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png 72 3 wip quiz matching pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png // grammar_inversion_after_negative_adverbials_selection_c1_01.csv // grammar_inversion_after_negative_adverbials_selection_c1_01.gift $CATEGORY: ELT courses/Grammar/C1+/Inversion after limiting adverbials {~Not until =Never =Only later} was it obvious it was the wrong choice {~Never =No sooner ~Only when} had the product been launched than the next one was already being designed. {~No sooner =Not until ~When} the contract was signed did they realise their mistake. {~No ever =Never =Rarely} will you need to service this machine tool as it is so reliable. {=Seldom ~Usually ~Rare} will I go there in the nearest future since our relationship has deteriorated. {~Not until =Never before ~No sooner} have we had such difficult negotiations. {~Only when =At no point ~Recently} have they considered any alternative solutions. {=Only later ~Always ~Not until} shall we find whether this political leader was right. {~Only then ~When =Not until} we reminded her of the consequences of her acts did she fully realise her mistake. {~Only much =Hardly ever ~As little} have we been challenged by our competitors. 71 1 Verb patterns wip quiz matching pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png Don't use contracted forms in your answers - example ✓ She has seen 〆she's seen ]]> //Grammar;Verb patterns;B2 - 03;Complete the sentences with the infinitive or the gerund of the verb in brackets. $CATEGORY: ELT courses/Grammar/B2/Verb patterns The sales reps {=seemed to be} exhausted by their business trip (to seem + to be ← past simple) I'm afraid we have {=to put off signing} the contract till further notice (to put off + to sign ← present simple) The consultant {=suggested recruiting =suggested that we recruit =suggested we recruit} more staff for our future venture (to suggest + to recruit ← past simple) My colleague strongly {=advised attending =advised me to attend #to advise +ing / sb to do sth / that + clause} this course (to advise + to attend ← past simple) I {=began working =began to work} on this project many years ago (to begin + to work ← past simple) She {=has considered moving =has been considering moving} to another country for many years (to consider + to move ← present perfect) We {=will postpone taking over} smaller competitors till the end of the quarter (to postpone + to take over ← future simple) 70 1 Verb patterns wip quiz matching pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png Don't use contracted forms in your answers - example ✓ She has seen 〆she's seen ]]> //Grammar;Verb patterns;C1 - 01;Complete the sentences with the infinitive or the gerund of the verb in brackets. $CATEGORY: ELT courses/Grammar/C1/Verb patterns Our crisis recovery strategy {=means making #to mean + gerund → to involve} some staff members change their roles in order to save their jobs (to mean + to make ← present simple) Our manager {=means to restructure #to mean + infinitive → intention} the whole department by the end of the year (to mean + to restructure ← present simple) Once he completes this short-time assignment he may {=carry on dealing with} his own project (to carry on + to deal with ← present simple) The keynote speaker didn't change topics and {=went on debating} about the needs to invest in new equipment (to go on + to debate ← past simple) The CEO {=denied participating =denied he had participated =denied she had participated =denied they had participated =denied that he had participated =denied that she had participated =denied that they had participated} in this tender (to deny + to participate ← past simple) The senior {=admitted being =admitted that he was wrong =admitted that she was wrong =admitted that they were wrong} wrong (to admit + to be ← past simple) 69 5 Writing wip quiz matching pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png Choose two topics from the list below. When possible, use the following: as As a result of (+ noun phrase) According to (+ noun phrase) although (+ clause) however therefore as a result (+ clause) in order to (+ infinitive) What's more In addition Taking into account (+ noun phrase) What is important is that Is giving logical arguments enough to convince people, or do you need to appeal to their emotions too? Would you like to make an international career? Why / why not? Why should travelling be a must for professionals in the 21st century? Why should you contribute to CSR or die? How can you suggest there is room for improvement during a performance review? What evidence of problem solving skills can you provide? Under what circumstances would you never leave your company? How difficult is it for companies to retain talent? What would be a reasonable approach to improve the green footprint of your workplace? How do you find the positives in challenging conversations? Have you got any tricks? What is more important for a leader: be structured and tell how to achieve goals, or be flexible and empower team members to choose the most appropriate tools to achieve? Is it inappropriate to say no in your culture? When do you finally cave in? Can your industry adapt to environmental challenges? At what cost? Are people and businesses becoming environmentally conscious? Why / why not? 20260312 10:10-11:30 2 active Presentations 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 5.3 Giving feedback on performance pg 53 ex 7 C vocab Unit 5.4 Presentations Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> Business Partner B2+ Unit 5.4 Presentations 68 Globe Trotters active textbook Would you like to make an international career? Why / why not? ✓ travel around the world → develop cultural understanding ✓ discover different ways of thinking → get out of your comfort zone 〆might be limited by the language barrier 〆could experience culture shock → feel lonely and/or isolated pg 54 ex 1 lead in pg 54 ex 2 A B pg 54 Globe Trotters T / Cl Would you enjoy living in the UAE or just work there occasionally? ✓ popular country to build an international career or start-up 〆probably only for a transitional period before moving further → consider Asia as a possible alternative → need to think of probably the USA as a target destination pg 54 ex 3 speaking pg 54 ex 4 A B listening business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_audio_files/business_partner_b2_plus_coursebook_audio_015_5_01.mp3 T / Cl Why should travelling be a must for professionals in the 21st century? Why should you contribute to CSR or die? 〆not travelling limits people’s ability to understand the world 〆limits opportunity to make a difference to future generations = core values in many (most?) international companies → need to grow your cultural understanding in order to remain competitive → contribute to CSR (or die?) pg 54 ex 4 C speaking ]]> 67 to differ = to be different fast-track promotion = accelerated career advancement process where high-performing employees move to higher-level positions in a shorter timeframe than usual. It involves rapid, often consecutive, promotions driven by exceptional performance, leadership potential, or critical skills. Key characteristics include increased responsibilities, higher salary, and sometimes specialised development programmes CSR = corporate social responsibility, concept that businesses have a responsibility to operate in a way that is ethical and beneficial to society and the environment, beyond just making a profit. Companies engage in CSR by integrating social and environmental concerns into their operations and by contributing to society through philanthropic, activist, or charitable activities 66 you can you answer It's not my problem feeling alone lonely Maybe it started to grow in 10 years ago ]]> 20260310 10:10-11:30 2 active Conducting a performance 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. Business Partner B2 Plus, Pearson Unit 5.3 Giving feedback on performance pg 53 ex 7 A B vocab Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> Business Partner B2+ Unit 5.3 Giving feedback on performance 65 Directive vs interactive approach in performance reviews - Feedback active textbook Which performance review was more effective? ✓ probably depends on individual experience & hierarchical structure of the company → directive = being results-oriented → interactive = being process-oriented 〆may feel condescending because it is too pedagogical pg 52 ex 4 speaking pg 52 ex 5 video business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_video_files/business_partner_b2_plus_video_unit5_lesson3_5.3.4.mp4 pg 52 ex 6 speaking ]]> 64 Talking about performance active textbook How can you suggest there is room for improvement during a performance review? ✓ start with positive feedback ✓ then, depends on the professional experience of the employee → elicit diplomatically what should be improved with open questions, be inspiring = interactive approach → be firm & clear about KPIs, global strategies, corporate policies = direct approach e.g. Must try harder Functional language: Talking about performance pg 53 ex 7 A B vocab T / Cl What evidence of problem solving skills can you provide? ✓ consistent analytical approach ✓ being both deadline and results-oriented set for homework pg 53 ex 7 C vocab pg 53 ex 8 role play pg 53 ex 9 A B role play → pg 128 scenario 1 pg 53 ex 9 A B C role play → pg 130 scenario 2 ]]> 63 to excel (in / at sth / at doing sth) = to be very good at doing sth in particular = especially to elicit = to get information or a reaction from sb, often with difficulty rewarding = worth doing; that makes you happy because you think it is useful or important; satisfying 62 meanings opinions Sometimes it's more difficult to answer a direct question which is not expecting expected You provide (give) your interlocutor a time to think ]]> imaginative /ɪˈmædʒɪnətɪv/ pedagogy /ˈpedəɡɔdʒɪ/ 20260305 10:10-11:30 2 active Giving feedback on performance 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 5.3 Giving feedback on performance Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> Business Partner B2+ Unit 5.3 Giving feedback on performance 61 Directive vs interactive approach in performance reviews active textbook How good are you at giving feedback at a performance review? ✓ depends on how good your manager's questions are as an employee: → anticipate problem areas → focus on positives & lessons learnt How should a good manager conduct a performance review? What kind of questions could they ask? → give clear instructions to junior employees = coaching e.g. This is what you should do when... → help more experienced employees find solutions by themselves = mentoring e.g. This is how I did when... How would you do...? pg 52 ex 1 lead in pg 52 ex 2 video business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_video_files/business_partner_b2_plus_video_unit5_lesson3_5.3.1.mp4 pg 52 ex 3 A speaking T / Cl Should Prisha let Otto do the talk? ✓ give him a chance to open up What are the pros & cons of Option A? directive approach ✓ more effective → no room for confusion = for less experienced employees 〆can't air their views 〆could feel more authoritarian What are the pros & cons of Option B? interactive approach ✓ more inclusive → obtain additional insights for the manager 〆more time-consuming to be effective 〆might not lead to clear feedback pg 52 ex 3 B video option A business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_video_files/business_partner_b2_plus_video_unit5_lesson3_5.3.2.mp4 option B business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_video_files/business_partner_b2_plus_video_unit5_lesson3_5.3.3.mp4 ]]> 60 rapport /ræˈpɔ:/ = friendly relationship in which people understand each other very well 59 would be were a manager, I would prepare... It takes place in friendship in a friendly manner ]]> 20260303 10:10-11:30 2 active Why would you change jobs? 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 5.2 Relocation and retention pg 51 ex 6 7 grammar Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. limiting_adverbials_mindmap.pdf vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> Business Partner B2+ Unit 5.2 Relocation and retention 58 Mindmap: Limiting adverbials active 3 textbook limiting adverbials mindmap
smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. limiting_adverbials_mindmap.pdf ]]> 57 20191010-1219 Inversion after limiting adverbials active review 56 Why would you change jobs? active textbook Under what circumstances would you never leave your company? ✓ during a recession or economic crisis ✓ in times of high inflation or without any savings pg 51 ex 5 6 grammar T / Cl Would you say - that - Not once have you ever doubted that Iran was enriching its uranium supplies to build a nuclear weapon? I suppose - that - Little do you disagree with this military attack on Iran, do you? Never have you questioned if the ends justify the means, have you? set for homework pg 51 ex 7 grammar ]]> 55 under no circumstances = emphatic phrase meaning never, not for any reason, or in no situation. It indicates an absolute restriction or strict prohibition, regardless of the conditions. It is often placed at the beginning of a sentence to add strong emphasis to a negative rule, often requiring inversion 54 did have I drive (even) driven a car | At no time did I drive a car when I was on holiday in China No sooner Not until the contract was signed did they realise their mistake OR Not sooner the contract was signed than did they realise realised their mistake ]]> 20260226 10:10-11:30 2 active Inversion after limiting adverbials 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 5.2 Relocation and retention pg 51 ex 4 A B grammar Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> Business Partner B2+ Unit 5.2 Relocation and retention 53 20240607-0956 20190912-1423 Inversion after negative adverbials active grammar no circumstances [can we sign | we can sign] the contract ✓ can we sign ♣ Under no circumstances = limiting adverbial phrase → inversion Now, the contract is ready. You say: Under such circumstances [can we sign | we can sign] the contract ✓ we can sign ♣ Under such circumstances = prepositional phrase → no inversion needed I seldom read a book when I haven't read its review ♠ seldom = adverb - I read = present simple (no auxiliary) Seldom do I read a book when I haven't read its review ♠ seldom = limiting adverbial in front position (for emphasis) ♣ do I read (added auxiliary 'do') = inversion verb / subject (in the main clause) The company will not give any refund ♣ Under no circumstances will the company give a refund = emphasis on the restrictive or negative aspect = negative adverbial phrase + inversion ✓ formal speech ✓ formal writing warning Watch out After 'not until', 'only when' and 'only after' the inversion is in the main clause Which is more logical? 1) I read a book only after I have read its review 2) I read its review only after I have read the book ✓ 1) Which is the main clause? 1) I read a book (only after) 2) I have read its review ✓ 1) (only after) 2) I have read its review = restrictive condition Where is the inversion in the following sentence: clause 1) or clause 2)? 1) I read a book (only after) 2) I have read its review 〆Only after have I read(2) its review | I read a book ✓ Only after I have read its review | do I read (1) a book = limiting adverbial w/o inversion | main clause with inversion ]]> 52 Mindmap: Limiting adverbials active 3 textbook limiting adverbials mindmap
smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. limiting_adverbials_mindmap.pdf ]]> 51 20191010-1219 Inversion after limiting adverbials active review 50 Why would you change jobs? active textbook Under what circumstances would you never leave your company? ✓ during a recession or economic crisis ✓ in times of high inflation or without any savings pg 51 ex 5 6 grammar T / Cl Would you say - that - Not once have you ever doubted that Iran was enriching its uranium supplies to build a nuclear weapon? I suppose - that - Little do you disagree with this military attack on Iran, do you? Never have you questioned if the ends justify the means, have you? set for homework pg 51 ex 7 grammar ]]> 49 under no circumstances = emphatic phrase meaning never, not for any reason, or in no situation. It indicates an absolute restriction or strict prohibition, regardless of the conditions. It is often placed at the beginning of a sentence to add strong emphasis to a negative rule, often requiring inversion 48 20260224 10:10-11:30 2 active Relocation and retention 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 5.2 Relocation and retention pg 50 ex 2 A reading pg 50 Toyota dealerships help relocating employees stay in the family Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> Business Partner B2+ Unit 5.2 Relocation and retention 47 Toyota dealerships help relocating employees stay in the family active textbook How difficult is it for companies to retain talent? ✓ generations Y, Z and younger are often more attentive to corporate values → financial remuneration is not enough to keep experienced or promising staff members → compensation may/should include relocation costs, health care, schooling... ✓ companies are expected to comply with current CSR trends CSR = corporate social responsibility ✓ employees are increasingly concerned by their corporate image, DEI DEI = Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, a framework aiming to create fair, respectful environments by promoting the representation and participation of all people, regardless of background. It focuses on fostering diverse teams, ensuring equitable opportunities, and building inclusive cultures where everyone feels valued and supported pg 50 ex 1 A lead in pg 50 ex 2 A reading pg 50 Toyota dealerships help relocating employees stay in the family T / Cl Should you still be able to work for your company if you had to move to another region which has offices there? ✓ would be a strong advantage for both the company & employees 50 ex 2 B reading Lexical material: Relocation, rehiring schemes, network accreditation pg 51 ex 3 vocab pg 51 ex 4 A B grammar ]]> 46 broad-based = based on a wide variety of people, things or ideas; not limited dealership = business that has permission to sell products from a particular company, especially cars fully-fledged = completely developed; with all the qualifications necessary for sth labour-scarce = when there is not enough labour force on the market and it is only available in small quantities to retain = to keep equity stakes = percentage of ownership a person or organization holds in a company, typically represented by shares of stock. Owning an equity stake means having a claim on the company’s assets and profits, alongside potential voting rights to influence business decisions CSR = corporate social responsibility DEI = Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, a framework aiming to create fair, respectful environments by promoting the representation and participation of all people, regardless of background. It focuses on fostering diverse teams, ensuring equitable opportunities, and building inclusive cultures where everyone feels valued and supported to entitle = to give sb the right to have or to do sth 45 By In my opinion, they are more mobile It's likely my manager wouldn't be mind my relocation Employees can relocate by on their own willingness will ]]> 20260219 10:10-11:30 2 active Secondments abroad 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 5.1 Secondments abroad Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> Business Partner B2+ Unit 5 Global mobility 44 Unit 5.1 Secondments abroad active textbook Would you like to relocate? Why / why not? ✓ gain international experience ✓ learn new business practice & technologies ✓ travel & discover new cultures 〆leave behind friends and perhaps family pg 48 ex 1 lead in pg 48 ex 2 A speaking pg 48 ex 2 B video business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_video_files/business_partner_b2_plus_video_unit5_lesson1_5.1.1.mp4 pg 48 ex 3 video pg 48 ex 4 speaking ]]> 43 Relocation and secondment active textbook Would you relocate as part of a career plan with the intention of returning home later? ✓ take advantage of a fresh perspective ✓ facilitate technology transfer ✓ gain a head start Lexical material: Relocation and secondment pg 48 ex 5 vocab T / Cl What developmental opportunity would justify going on a secondment? ✓ liaising on a project with international stakeholders ✓ local regulations may require you to work with client data ✓ peer programming | pair programming = Agile software development technique where two developers collaborate in real-time at one workstation to write code. One developer, the "driver," writes code, while the other, the "navigator," revs each line for quality, bugs, and strategic direction pg 49 ex 6 vocab set for homework pg 49 ex 7 vocab pg 49 ex 8 speaking Functional language: Relocating to a new country pg 49 ex 9 A project pg 49 ex 9 B C writing ]]> 42 secondment = period of time when an employee is sent to work somewhere else, to increase the number of workers, to replace other workers, or to exchange experience or skills head start = advantage granted or gained at the beginning of something to settle in = to become comfortable in a new place to brief sb (on / about sth) = to give sb information about sth so that they are prepared to deal with it to claim expenses = to request money from an employer for something an employee has paid for global mobility team = department in a company which supports colleagues on secondment peer programming | pair programming = Agile software development technique where two developers collaborate in real-time at one workstation to write code. One developer, the "driver," writes code, while the other, the "navigator," revs each line for quality, bugs, and strategic direction 41 comfortable box comfort zone You need to build your social networks network from the new scratch You can find an (some) information about it ]]> 20260217 10:10-11:30 2 active Proposals - recommendations By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Business Partner B2 Plus, Pearson Unit 4.5 Proposals - recommendations pg 46 ex 1 reading Recommendations Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> Business Partner B2+ Unit 4.5 Proposals - Recommendations 40 Making recommendations active textbook How can you give recommendations without sounding too demanding? ✓ use hedging to create distance e.g. People usually think that... ✓ avoid being too personal with passive forms e.g. it is said, it is believed ✓ ask rhetorical questions ✓ cushion risks with conditionals pg 46 ex 1 reading Recommendations Functional language: Introductory phrases, specific advice pg 46 ex 2 A B vocab T / Cl What would be a reasonable approach to improve the green footprint of your workplace? ✓ work remotely → practise hot desking to reduce costly, empty work space ✓ locate offices on the ground floor or lower floors of residential buildings → ensure heating exchange from lower floors to upper ones & balanced energy consumption day time vs night time pg 46 ex 3 A speaking pg 46 ex 3 B C reading → pg 133 recommendations ]]> 39 hot desking = practice in an office of allocating desks to workers when they are required or on a rota system, rather than giving each worker their own desk 38 losting loss is hard Maybe it's regrets about things what which | that we stay leave behind ]]> 20260212 10:10-11:30 2 active Reaching positive 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. Business Partner B2 Plus, Pearson Unit 4.4 Challenging conversations pg 45 ex 4 A vocab Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> Business Partner B2+ Unit 4.4 Challenging conversations 37 Finding the positives in challenging conversations active textbook How do you find the positives in challenging conversations? Have you got any tricks? ✓ focus on the big picture rather than the details ✓ look at the results rather than the obstacles ✓ emphasise the gains rather than the losses Functional language: Managing challenging conversations pg 45 ex 4 A vocab T / Cl Can you provide a fair reflection of your poor results if your KPIs were too ambitious? ✓ try to put it differently 〆don't blame your manager → elaborate on what had been overlooked → suggest what would need to happen for you to move beyond this point pg 45 ex 5 speaking pg 45 ex 6 A B role play → pg 127 student A → pg 129 student B ]]> 36 fair reflection = impartial account or a description of sth to elaborate = to explain or describe sth in a more detailed way; to develop a plan, an idea, etc. and make it complicated or detailed lazy bones = (old-fashioned, informal) used to refer to a lazy person 35 cut divide our tasks for into smaller parts Everybody doesn't work Nobody works | is working We have some beautiful very convenient | well-equipped meeting rooms I need to be near to (OR close to) my computer Also a good reason why is it is good for you It will be more loudly louder without confidential confidentiality I have a lot of travel travels | travelling due to my extremely exceptional experience ]]> objectively /ɔ'bdʒektivli:/ 20260210 10:10-11:30 2 active Structuring a pitch By the end of this session you will have studied smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Business Partner B2 Plus, Pearson Unit 4.4 Challenging conversations pg 45 ex 4 A vocab Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> 34 2 Structure of a pitch Structure of a pitch pix/icons8-metronome-filled-100_white.png active 3 xml_multi_dd_row Imagine you want to sell a new service. What do you start with? How do you end your presentation? 8 5 left stage 1
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]]> 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 33 2 Signposting and paraphrasing for presentations pix/icons8-metronome-filled-100_white.png Paraphrasing for presentations active 3 xml_multi_dd_row How can you make your presentations more accessible to an audience of mixed language proficiency? Can you still make it engaging if you include more advanced vocabulary? ✓ articulate the narrative with a pitch breakdown ✓ paraphrase each slide title / transition Practise paraphrasing: → find two expressions for each function → fill in the gap with the appropriate form ]]> Introducing the topic → I would like [ ] our sales target
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Business Partner B2 Plus, Pearson Unit 4.4 Challenging conversations pg 44 ex 3 A vocab Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> Business Partner B2+ Unit 4.4 Challenging conversations 31 Challenging conversations active textbook Do you avoid or postpone challenging conversations? How? / How not? ✓ distinguish apprehension from procrastination ✓ identify reasons to feel confident about the outcome ✓ start your narrative with easier items → beat about the bush or get straight down to business? pg 44 ex 1 A listening business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_audio_files/business_partner_b2_plus_coursebook_audio_013_4_01.mp3 pg 44 ex 1 B speaking pg 44 ex 2 vocab T / Cl What is more important for a leader: 1) be structured and tell how to achieve goals? or 2) be flexible and empower team members to choose the most appropriate tools to achieve 1) 〆might feel like micromanagement ✓ justified to meed tight deadlines 2) ✓ more effective in the long term 〆time consuming ✓ build team spirit holistic = approach that considers the whole system rather than just its individual parts. It is often used in contexts like health and medicine, where treatment focuses on the entire person, including their physical, mental, and emotional well-being → find the sweet spot = particular situation, quality, combination of things, etc. that is the best or most effective possible pg 44 ex 3 A vocab pg 44 ex 3 B C listening business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_audio_files/business_partner_b2_plus_coursebook_audio_014_4_02.mp3 ]]> 30 apprehension = worry or fear that sth unpleasant may happen procrastination = action of delaying or postponing something to beat about the bush = to avoid talking about what is important; to discuss a matter without coming to the point holistic = approach that considers the whole system rather than just its individual parts. It is often used in contexts like health and medicine, where treatment focuses on the entire person, including their physical, mental, and emotional well-being sweet sport = particular situation, quality, combination of things, etc. that is the best or most effective possible 29 discussed arguable When she compared her herself with Paul... ]]> want /wɔnt/ can't /kɑ:nt/ /'kænt/ won't /wəunt/ don't /dəunt/ shan't /ʃɑ:nt/ what /wɔt/ → What won't you want? I shan't want what you want!... 20260203 10:10-11:30 2 active Drumming up business with cold calls By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Business Partner B2 Plus, Pearson Unit 4.3 Saying no firmly and politely pg 43 ex 9 B role play → pg 127 student A Olga, Yan, Ramin → pg 133 student B Darya, Denis Unit 4.5 Challenging conversations pg 44 ex 3 A vocab Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> Business Partner B2+ Unit 4.3 Saying no firmly and politely 28 Drumming up business with cold calls active textbook Are you good at cold calling, or would you rather have someone else drum up♠ more business? Why / why not? ♠ to drum up = to try to obtain support or business by means of vigorous persuasion 〆find challenging to convince people who are resistant to any new offers or changes 〆need to be better in control of the negotiation process face to face ✓ prepare different scenarios to conduct the conversation 〆avoid feeling too scripted → be less anonymous & show interest in your interlocutor's needs pg 43 ex 8 A B speaking pg 43 ex 9 A B task → pg 127 student A → pg 133 student B ]]> 27 for one thing = used to introduce one of two or more possible reasons for something, the remainder of which may or may not be stated to put our heads together = to consult, collaborate, or brainstorm with others to solve a problem, make a plan, or create new ideas. It implies combining knowledge or efforts to find a solution to appreciate = to recognize the good qualities of sb/sth; to be grateful for sth that sb has done; to welcome sth; (not used in the progressive tenses) to understand or realize that sth is true to drum up = to try to obtain support or business by means of vigorous persuasion Business Partner B2+ Unit 4.4 Challenging conversations 26 Challenging conversations active textbook Do you avoid or postpone challenging conversations? How? / How not? ✓ distinguish apprehension from procrastination ✓ identify reasons to feel confident about the outcome ✓ start your narrative with easier items → beat about the bush or get straight down to business? pg 44 ex 1 A listening business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_audio_files/business_partner_b2_plus_coursebook_audio_013_4_01.mp3 pg 44 ex 1 B speaking pg 44 ex 2 vocab T / Cl What is more important for a leader: 1) be structured and tell how to achieve goals? or 2) be flexible and empower team members to choose the most appropriate tools to achieve 1) 〆might feel like micromanagement ✓ justified to meed tight deadlines 2) ✓ more effective in the long term 〆time consuming ✓ build team spirit holistic = approach that considers the whole system rather than just its individual parts. It is often used in contexts like health and medicine, where treatment focuses on the entire person, including their physical, mental, and emotional well-being → find the sweet spot = particular situation, quality, combination of things, etc. that is the best or most effective possible pg 44 ex 3 A vocab pg 44 ex 3 B C listening business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_audio_files/business_partner_b2_plus_coursebook_audio_014_4_02.mp3 ]]> 25 apprehension = worry or fear that sth unpleasant may happen procrastination = action of delaying or postponing something to beat about the bush = to avoid talking about what is important; to discuss a matter without coming to the point leisure = time that is spent doing what you enjoy when you are not working or studying 24 good well If I wait 'm expecting some calls from somebody... A: I don't know anyone who likes it. B: To be honest, me too neither I have a lot of job work It's a totally old (old-fashioned) way of doing business If we have some colleagues whom we can communicate with before the meeting... It just can just be a short call ]]> 20260129 10:10-11:30 2 active Managing challenging 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 Plus, Pearson Unit 4.3 Saying no firmly and politely pg 43 ex 7 A vocab Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> Business Partner B2+ Unit 4.3 Saying no firmly and politely 23 Managing challenging negotiations active textbook How do you manage challenging negotiations? Do you over-prepare? ✓ anticipate all scenarios ✓ assess your BATNA Functional language: Managing challenging negotiations pg 43 ex 7 A vocab T / Cl Have you got any particular techniques to put your heads together? ✓ brainstorming ✓ mind mapping pg 43 ex 7 B speaking ]]> 22 for one thing = used to introduce one of two or more possible reasons for something, the remainder of which may or may not be stated to put our heads together = to consult, collaborate, or brainstorm with others to solve a problem, make a plan, or create new ideas. It implies combining knowledge or efforts to find a solution to appreciate = to recognize the good qualities of sb/sth; to be grateful for sth that sb has done; to welcome sth; (not used in the progressive tenses) to understand or realize that sth is true 21 thing bla-bla-bla Number Category 'C' I think ]]> 20260127 10:10-11:30 2 active Saying no firmly and politely By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Business Partner B2 Plus, Pearson Unit 4.3 Saying no firmly and politely Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> Business Partner B2+ Unit 4.3 Saying no firmly and politely 20 Communication skills active textbook When is it inappropriate to say no? ✓ disappoint someone by not meeting expectations ✓ put your partners from some Asian cultures in some uncomfortable situation = cannot refuse because it is regarded impolite → expect vague answers starting with 'Perhaps, maybe, we'll see...' pg 42 ex 1 A B lead in T / Cl When do you finally cave in? ✓ when time is short ✓ if making concessions is less about being a people pleaser as much as avoiding a stalemate pg 42 ex 2 A video business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_video_files/business_partner_b2_plus_video_unit4_lesson3_4.3.1.mp4 pg 42 ex 3 A speaking What are the pros & cons of Option A? Firm 'no' approach ✓ was not part of the bid = can't spring new requirements on them 〆give no leeway → should stand their ground What are the pros & cons of Option B? Collective responsibility approach ✓ avoid a deadlock ✓ suggest room for manoeuvre → make concessions to make business at any cost → throw alternative ideas around e.g. ask caterers to use biodegradable tableware pg 42 ex 3 B video option A business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_video_files/business_partner_b2_plus_video_unit4_lesson3_4.3.2.mp4 option B business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_video_files/business_partner_b2_plus_video_unit4_lesson3_4.3.3.mp4 pg 42 ex 4 speaking pg 42 ex 5 video business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_video_files/business_partner_b2_plus_video_unit4_lesson3_4.3.4.mp4 T / Cl Could a more collaborative approach make your negotiating stance look weaker? 〆a more accommodating approach depends on the cards you have to play → weaker cards give you little room for manoeuvre → identify your BATNA pg 42 ex 6 speaking ]]> 19 to cave in (on sb/sth) = to fall down and inwards; (to sth) to finally do what sb wants after you have been strongly opposing them to stand your ground = not to retreat or lose one's advantage in the face of opposition stalemate = situation in a dispute or competition in which neither side is able to win or make any progress deadlock = complete failure to reach agreement or settle a dispute room for manoeuvre = amount of freedom to move or act that is available leeway = amount of freedom to move or act that is available to spring something on someone = to suddenly present, tell, or ask someone for something unexpectedly, often leaving them unprepared. Involves introducing a surprise — frequently unpleasant — without prior warning accommodating = willing to help and do things for other people BATNA = Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement, the most advantageous course of action a party can take if negotiations fail and no agreement is reached, essentially acting as your "Plan B" or walk-away option. A strong BATNA increases negotiation power and helps determine the minimum acceptable value for a deal to incur = to be in an unpleasant situation which you have to deal with; to become subject to (something unwelcome or unpleasant) as a result of one's own behaviour or actions 18 way term it can be difficult We need to fill out prepare | anticipate the next step ]]> 20260122 10:10-11:30 2 active Smart workplace By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Business Partner B2 Plus, Pearson Unit 4.2 Cyber challenges pg 41 ex 7 grammar Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> Business Partner B2+ Unit 4.2 Cyber challenges 17 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 16 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 ]]> 15 Practice: perfect aspect active textbook pg 41 ex 8 A B speaking → practise past perfect, present perfect, future perfect e.g. By 2030 AI-driven taxis will have become the norm ]]> 14 spread = increase in the amount or number of sth that there is, or in the area that is affected by sth; range, variety standstill = situation in which all activity or movement has stopped to extort = sth (from sb) to make sb give you sth by threatening them ransomware = type of malware that blocks access to a computer system or encrypts its data, demanding a ransom payment (usually in cryptocurrency) for restoration, often delivered via phishing emails or malicious links. These attacks can lock devices, encrypt files, or even steal data, threatening public release (double extortion) to pressure victims into paying, causing significant financial and operational damage 13 wait expect that people say what they think Five years ago I have heard another programme that said... ]]> 20260120 10:10-11:30 2 active Cyber challenges By the end of this session you will have studied 20251211 Quarterly test smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Business Partner B2 Plus, Pearson Unit 4.1 Environmental challenges pg 39 ex 8 9 vocab Unit 4.2 Cyber challenges pg 40 ex 3 4 reading pg 40 Global cyber attack is a warning for internet of things Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> Business Partner B2+ Unit 4.2 Cyber challenges 12 Cyber challenges active textbook Are cyber attacks a genuine threat in our daily lives, or just a reality for target industries? ✓ depends on your infrastructure & level of security ✓ banks are mostly at risk ✓ internet of things could be the next prey pg 40 ex 1 2 lead in pg 40 ex 3 4 reading pg 40 Global cyber attack is a warning for internet of things ]]> 11 Perfect aspect active textbook Did you ever suffer - or have you ever suffered - from cyber attacks? ✓ Have you ever suffered *ever = time marker (from past up to now) → perfect aspect = BrEn ✓ Did you ever suffer = AmEn Grammar: Perfect aspect pg 41 ex 5 A B grammar pg 41 ex 6 grammar → pg 120 grammar reference → pg 115 pronunciation bank set for homework pg 41 ex 7 grammar pg 41 ex 8 A B speaking → practise past perfect, present perfect, future perfect e.g. By 2030 AI-driven taxis will have become the norm ]]> 10 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 9 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 ]]> 8 spread = increase in the amount or number of sth that there is, or in the area that is affected by sth; range, variety standstill = situation in which all activity or movement has stopped to extort = sth (from sb) to make sb give you sth by threatening them ransom = money that is paid to sb so that they will set free a person who is being kept as a prisoner by them ransomware = type of malware that blocks access to a computer system or encrypts its data, demanding a ransom payment (usually in cryptocurrency) for restoration, often delivered via phishing emails or malicious links. These attacks can lock devices, encrypt files, or even steal data, threatening public release (double extortion) to pressure victims into paying, causing significant financial and operational damage prey = animal, a bird, etc. that is hunted, killed and eaten by another; person who is harmed or deceived by sb, especially for dishonest purposes 7 what that | which we do before It is safe at least in compare comparison with other ways ]]> 20260115 10:10-11:30 2 active Climate change and global health By the end of this session you will have studied 20251211 Quarterly test smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Business Partner B2 Plus, Pearson Unit 4.1 Environmental challenges pg 38 ex 6 vocab pg 39 ex 7 vocab Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> Business Partner B2+ Unit 4.1 Environmental challenges 6 Sustainable solutions active textbook Can your industry adapt to environmental challenges? At what cost? ✓ new, cleaner technologies are expected by customers 〆switch to less polluting energy can be expensive Lexical material: The environment pg 38 ex 6 vocab pg 39 ex 7 vocab T / Cl What collocates better: [to make | to pose] threat? ✓ to pose set for homework pg 39 ex 8 9 vocab Lexical material: Sustainable solutions T / Cl Which industries have already turned to sustainable solutions? ✓ tourism in pristine, remote regions ✓ some agricultural produces pg 39 ex 10 A B project T / Cl Brainstorming questions for preparing your presentation How will you raise funds to start up? Can you rely on business angels / venture capitalist or will you also need government subsidies? What green technologies do you need to deploy? Who will help you in providing these sustainable solutions? Why will eco-conscious customers want to buy from you? How can you make sure the competition won't steal your idea? What return on investment or PR benefits do you expect? Where do you see yourself in 5-8 years? Have you got an exit strategy? ]]> 5 intake = amount of food, drink, etc. that you take into your body business angel = wealthy individual who provides capital, expertise, and mentorship to early-stage or startup businesses in exchange for equity, offering "smart and patient" funding when banks or VCs aren't an option, often leveraging personal experience to help the venture grow. They invest their own money, often bridging the gap between seed funding and institutional investment, and can work solo or in syndicates, bringing valuable industry connections and guidance alongside financial support exit strategy = pre-planned method for owners, investors, or stakeholders to sell their interest in a company, cash out investments, or transition out of a business, aiming to maximize value or minimize losses, often through sales, mergers (M&A), IPOs, management buyouts, family succession, or liquidation, ensuring a smooth exit while achieving financial goals to mitigate = to make sth less harmful, serious, etc 4 comfortable convenient for such plants It's too much expensive You talk 're talking about reduction, isn'it aren't you? If I give a less price position the price lower When he asked where I see me myself in 10 years He has an extreme a radical idea ]]> 20260113 10:10-11:30 2 active BUSINESS PARTNERS B2 Plus Unit 4 Challenges By the end of this session you will have studied 20251211 Quarterly test @ Olga (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 edition, Murphy, Cambridge University Press Unit 28 Must - can't pg 57 ex 28.1 28.2 28.3 pg 342 key english_grammar_in_use_intermediate_3rd_ed_murphy_cambridge_unit28_must_can_t_perfect_modals_w_key.pdf (no homework) smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Business Partner B2 Plus, Pearson Unit 4 Challenges Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> Business Partner B2+ Unit 4 Challenges 3 Environmental challenges active textbook Are people and businesses becoming environmentally conscious? Why / why not? ✓ more examples of climate change visible in daily life e.g. floods, droughts, extreme weather... → more companies take action as a result of regulatory changes e.g. ESG policy pg 38 ex 1 speaking T / Cl Do you know anyone who doesn't believe in climate change? Why do they question the share of human activity in global warming? There is unequivocal evidence that Earth is warming at an unprecedented rate. Human activity is the principal cause. While Earth’s climate has changed throughout its history, the current warming is happening at a rate not seen in the past 10,000 years. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), "Since systematic scientific assessments began in the 1970s, the influence of human activity on the warming of the climate system has evolved from theory to established fact."1 Scientific information taken from natural sources (such as ice cores, rocks, and tree rings) and from modern equipment (like satellites and instruments) all show the signs of a changing climate. From global temperature rise to melting ice sheets, the evidence of a warming planet abounds. (...) https://science.nasa.gov/climate-change/evidence/ pg 38 ex 2 A B video business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_video_files/business_partner_b2_plus_video_unit4_lesson1_4.1.1.mp4 pg 38 ex 3 vocab pg 38 ex 4 reading Summary pg 38 ex 5 speaking ]]> 2 fossil fuels = fuel such as coal or oil that was formed over millions of years from the remains of animals or plants greenhouse effect = warming of the Earth's surface and lower atmosphere that tends to intensify with an increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide and certain other gases finite /ˈfaɪnaɪt/ = limited, bounded; not infinite to embrace = to accept an idea, a proposal, a set of beliefs, etc., especially when it is done with enthusiasm; to include sth refinery /rɪˈfaɪnərɪ/ = place where oil etc. is refined ESG policy = policy which outlines a company's commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance standards, guiding responsible practices beyond financial performance by integrating non-financial factors like climate impact, employee welfare, and ethical leadership into business strategy, risk management, and stakeholder engagement to drive long-term value and sustainability. These policies detail actions for reducing carbon footprints, ensuring fair labour, promoting diversity, and maintaining board accountability, helping attract investors and build trust livelihood = means of earning money in order to live 1 on to garbage When people take a habit get used to They plant higher and higher to try to achieve maintain the same temperature According to Given | Taking into account the list of movies in cinema centers now Taking into account an the unpredictability of this work, I wouldn't like to be an actor ]]>