lidbogatyrev y22lidbogatyrev 20251016 138 101 2 69 18 sbook_plugins/wordlist_generated_from_xml_clog_sbook_for_sbook_session.inc Lidia Bogatyrev lisamedova@gmail.com 1.76 / 1.78m tall b 1993 2 sisters raised by single mother (no aunts or uncles) after her father died in a fire at their home in the far east father - taxi driver killed 20 yrs ago in Tinder gosuslugi Запрет на кредит Warning: chmod(): Permission denied in /home/hbpiodd/www/backup/util/helper/backup_helper.class.php on line 125 PHP Warning: chmod(): Permission denied in /home/hbpiodd/www/backup/util/helper/backup_helper.class.php on line 125 20251006 12:00-13:00 MSK | 11:00-12:00 CET 1 25 -25 + 225 = 200 euros active Writing a placement report | Market Leader B1 3rd edition - Unit 1 Brands 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, MacMillan Unit 1 Corporate culture Unit 1.4 Meetings one-to-one pg 17 ex 5 vocab Unit 1.5 Writing a placement report pg 18 ex 2 reading Henry's report The Business Intermediate 2.0, MacMillan (student's book) smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Market Leader Intermediate 3rd edition Unit 1 Brands market_leader_3rd_intermediate_course_book.pdf schedule 21.10 -> 09.10 24.10 -> 16.10 zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details L.Bogatyrev - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> The Business 2.0 B1 Unit 1.5 Writing a placement report 182 Model for a placement report active textbook Have you ever had to write a report on the experience you gained at a company? ✓ after a placement as intern Functional language: Writing a placement report pg 18 ex 1 discussion pg 18 ex 2 reading Henry's report pg 18 ex 3 analysis T / Cl Which is more formal? [It was difficult / It was a major challenge] ✓ It was a major challenge pg 19 ex 4 vocab T / Cl Your colleague tells you about your mistake You say 'Have you finished taking the mickey? [have finished laughing at me | talking all the time] ✓ laughing at me = mocking pg 19 ex 5 listening the_business_mac_millan/the_business_intermediate_2_0/the_business_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01/the_business_intermediate_2_0_u1_1.12.mp3 set for homework pg 19 ex 6 report ]]> 181 Case study - Counselling active textbook Functional language: Providing direction and advice pg 20 ex 2 listening for detail the_business_mac_millan/the_business_intermediate_2_0/the_business_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01/the_business_intermediate_2_0_u1_1.11.mp3 the_business_mac_millan/the_business_intermediate_2_0/the_business_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01/the_business_intermediate_2_0_u1_1.13.mp3 pg 20 ex 3 speaking Lexical material: Counselling language pg 20 ex 4 5 counselling skills checklist to be confirmed pg 21 ex 6 set for homework pg 21 ex 7 writing placement in a foreign company ]]> 180 to take the mickey (out of sb) = to tease, mock, ridicule a Mickey = offensive term for a person of Irish descent counselling = helping someone manage a personal problem using their own resources consulting = giving professional advice to others working in the same field or subject to nod = lower and raise the head, as to indicate assent or agreement or confirmation Market Leader 3rd edition B1 Unit 1 Brands 179 Describing your favourite brands active textbook If you want to buy clothes, what brand will you choose? ✓ depends if you are fashion oriented ✓ avoid fast fashion for ecological reasons pg 6 ex A 1 2 starting up video Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2018: World Premiere | Trailer Watch the video → answer the following questions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkxAFPKJMqw T / Cl Would you want to have such a car? ✓ feel exclusive Why will you buy a Mercedes? ✓ because it is durable (...) Why are some people pro-brands? ✓ synonym of quality (...) pg 6 ex A 3 starting up pg 6 ex A 4 5 starting up T / Cl Are you ready to pay for the inflated price of a branded product? ✓ only if you are status conscious pg 6 ex B listening market_leader/market_leader_3rd_intermediate/market_leader_3rd_intermediate_audio_cd01/market_leader_3rd_intermediate_audio_cd01_01.ogg ]]> 178 to adore = to like sth very much value for money = a good compromise between quality and cost durable = likely to last for a long time without breaking or getting weaker sophisticated = having a lot of experience of the world and knowing about fashion, culture and other things that people think are socially important pro- = (prefix) in favour of; supporting to tailor ~ sth to / for sb/sth = to make or adapt sth for a particular purpose, a particular person, etc 177 to buy it ]]> advertisement /'dvə:təzmənt/ clothes /'kləuðz/ and NOT /'kləuðəz/ 20251003 12:00-13:00 MSK | 11:00-12:00 CET 1 25 -25 + 250 = 225 euros active Meetings one-to-one 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, MacMillan Unit 1 Corporate culture Unit 1.4 Meetings one-to-one pg 16 ex 1 discussion Office etiquette questionnaire The Business Intermediate 2.0, MacMillan (student's book) schedule 21.10 -> 09.10 24.10 -> 16.10 zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details L.Bogatyrev - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> The Business 2.0 B1 Unit 1.4 Meetings one-to-one 176 Office etiquette questionnaire active textbook Do you follow a particular kind of etiquette at work? ✓ dressing down on Fridays Lexical material: Office etiquette pg 16 ex 1 office etiquette questionnaire Lexical material: Describing professional behaviour T / Cl Should managers be threatening or patient & encouraging? ✓ depends on their professional experience & interpersonal skills pg 16 ex 2 3 listening the_business_mac_millan/the_business_intermediate_2_0/the_business_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01/the_business_intermediate_2_0_u1_1.10.mp3 the_business_mac_millan/the_business_intermediate_2_0/the_business_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01/the_business_intermediate_2_0_u1_1.11.mp3 T / Cl Which communication style is more effective to solve a conflict? ✓ behave in a more traditional way (i.e. suggesting strong vertical, hierarchical rules) with stubborn staff members → don't allow subordinate to reply 〆elder employees often don't react to more encouraging discourse if they don't feel guilty (e.g. Tiffany?) → some people don't deserve being diplomatic = manager's responsibility to explain the problem Functional language: Being diplomatic T / Cl If there's a conflict, how do you clear the air? [be frank & threatening | be diplomatic, perhaps dogmatic & understanding]? ✓ depends on company culture Should you be authoritarian to solve a disagreement? ✓ gives faster results ✓ is often expected in very hierarchical structures Can you resolve a dispute by being diplomatic? ✓ can be perceived as weak by junior staff but... ✓ doesn't put staff on the defensive ✓ gets staff to understand each other's point of view ✓ should yield better results (incl. relationships) on the long term pg 17 ex 4 listening the_business_mac_millan/the_business_intermediate_2_0/the_business_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01/the_business_intermediate_2_0_u1_1.11.mp3 set for homework pg 17 ex 5 vocab pg 17 ex 6 vocab pg 17 ex 7 role play pg 114 student A pg 120 student B ]]> 175 dogmatic = (disapproving) being certain that your beliefs are right and that others should accept them, without paying attention to evidence or other opinions to encourage = to give sb support, courage or hope; make sth more likely to happen or develop to dissuade = to persuade against; not to encourage insincere = saying or doing sth that you do not really mean or believe frank = honest firm = strong and sure to clear the air = to remove angry feelings, misunderstanding, or confusion 174 instructions description Sometimes you can speak loudly out (i.e. say what you think) In some countries you can be straight direct to offer suggestions I put drew attention of parents to that Today This morning you seemed to be rather tired Please, let me know how do you feel ]]> hierarchy /ˈhaɪərɑ:kɪ/ 20250930 12:00-13:00 MSK | 11:00-12:00 CET 1 25 -25 + 275 = 250 euros active Work organisation and responsibility 4 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, MacMillan Unit 1 Corporate culture Unit 1.2 Work organisation and responsibility The Business Intermediate 2.0, MacMillan (student's book) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details L.Bogatyrev - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> The Business 2.0 B1 Unit 1.3 Past tenses and advice structures 173 Asking for & giving advice active textbook Is it wise to ask for a pay rise after just one month in a new company? ✓ unwise = not a good idea → giving advice Functional language: Asking for & giving advice [It's important not to be late | It's not important to be late] ✓ not to be = negative infinitive pg 14 ex 3 grammar pg 14 ex 4 speaking pg 15 ex 5 6 listening the_business_mac_millan/the_business_intermediate_2_0/the_business_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01/the_business_intermediate_2_0_u1_1.09.mp3 Functional language: Telling a story & giving advice pg 15 ex 7 speaking pg 15 ex 8 vocab pg 15 ex 9 speaking → student A pg 114 → student B pg 118 ]]> 172 wise = (of people) able to make sensible decisions and give good advice because of the experience and knowledge that you have; (of actions and behaviour) sensible; based on good judgement point taken = response indicating that the speaker recognizes the validity of someone's idea or argument 171 about for a pay risement rise It depends of on your experience Usually colleagues respect for a person for organising extra activities It can be look like... You need to make an illusion pretend that the company will die go bankrupt without you If you have a vision to grow up that company ]]> 20250929 12:00-13:00 MSK | 11:00-12:00 CET 1 25 -25 + 300 = 275 euros active Work organisation and responsibility 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. The Business Intermediate 2.0, MacMillan Unit 1 Corporate culture Unit 1.2 Work organisation and responsibility (rescheduled from previous lesson) pg 13 ex 6 7 discussion & presentation → use pg 6 company structures → choose a structure pg 122 ex 2 3 4 5 6 grammar The Business Intermediate 2.0, MacMillan (student's book) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details L.Bogatyrev - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> The Business 2.0 B1 Unit 1.3 Past tenses and advice structures 170 Presentation active textbook How would you organise staff to run a music school? Who should be responsible for organising concerts? ✓ teachers = know better the repertoire students can play What department should be in charge of sound systems? ✓ logistics pg 13 ex 6 7 discussion & presentation → use pg 6 company structures → choose a structure T / Cl How will the structure of companies change thanks to AGI (artificial general intelligence)? ✓ registration, CD & music library, accounting will be delegated to AI assistants → administrative dept will become much smaller pg 13 ex 8 vocab (crosswords) → student A pg 114 → student B pg 118 ]]> 169 Practice: Past simple, past continuous, past perfect active textbook Is it wise to ask for a pay rise after just one month in a new company? ]]> 168 167 including as follows: a director, 2 teachers, an accountant, a receptionist, a technician, (and | as well as) a cleaner for all ages people of all ages Now it doesn't isn't needed any more I can't speak as good well as that guy I'm really bad in at building giving examples ]]> 20250926 17:15-18:15 1 25 300 20250925 -25 + 25 +300 = 300 euros active Work organisation and responsibility 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 Intermediate 2.0, MacMillan Unit 1 Corporate culture Unit 1.2 Work organisation and responsibility pg 13 ex 6 7 discussion & presentation → use pg 6 company structures → choose a structure The Business Intermediate 2.0, MacMillan (student's book) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details L.Bogatyrev - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> The Business 2.0 B1 Unit 1.2 Work organisation and responsibility 166 Presentation active textbook How would you organise staff to run a music school? → use pg 6 company structures → choose a structure pg 13 ex 8 vocab (crosswords) → student A pg 114 → student B pg 118 ]]> 165 The Business 2.0 B1 Unit 1.3 Past tenses and advice structures 164 Review of past tenses active textbook Had you prepared for the interview before you went to the meeting? ✓ first prepared for the interview = past perfect ✓ then went to the meeting = past simple Grammar: Past tenses & advice structures pg 14 ex 1 2 grammar set for homework pg 122 ex 2 3 4 5 6 grammar ]]> 163 20231124-1202 20200326-1123 Narrative tenses (past simple, past perfect) active grammar (1) we had seen things (2) we wanted to remember ]]> 162 161 signal set the alarm off I was trying to take catch someone's attention I had never been had real driving experience I had never been so nervous as when I had played in this big gym I don't know what would be would | could have happened without help ]]> 20250923 12:00-13:00 MSK | 11:00-12:00 CET 1 25 -25 + 50 = 25 euros active Work organisation and responsibility 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, MacMillan Unit 1 Corporate culture Unit 1.2 Work organisation and responsibility pg 13 ex 5 grammar The Business Intermediate 2.0, MacMillan (student's book) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details L.Bogatyrev - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> The Business 2.0 B1 Unit 1.2 Work organisation and responsibility 160 active textbook What are the advantages of a horizontal management style vs a more vertical one? ✓ empowerment ✓ participation in decision making process ✓ faster work flow (...) Lexical material: Work organisation & responsibility pg 12 ex 1 vocab discussion T / Cl What are differences between a CEO and COO? ✓ CEO deals with strategy ✓ COO runs the day-to-day business activities Who is responsible for making photocopies? ✓ CXO = chief xeroxing officer → humorous pg 12 ex 2 3 listening the_business_mac_millan/the_business_intermediate_2_0/the_business_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01/the_business_intermediate_2_0_u1_1.08.mp3 pg 12 ex 4 vocab Grammar: Prepositions pg 13 ex 5 grammar ]]> 159 Presentation active textbook How would you organise staff to run a music school? Who should be responsible for organising concerts? ✓ teachers = know better the repertoire students can play What department should be in charge of sound systems? ✓ logistics pg 13 ex 6 7 discussion & presentation → use pg 6 company structures → choose a structure T / Cl How will the structure of companies change thanks to AGI (artificial general intelligence)? ✓ registration, CD & music library, accounting will be delegated to AI assistants → administrative dept will become much smaller pg 13 ex 8 vocab (crosswords) → student A pg 114 → student B pg 118 ]]> 158 deputy = person who is the next most important person below a business manager, a head of a school, a political leader, etc. and who does the person's job when he or she is away associate = person that you work with, do business with or spend a lot of time with empowerment = authority or power given to someone to do something; giving employees the authority, freedom, and resources to make decisions and take ownership of their work. To do this effectively, workers need the right resources, information, and support CEO = chief executive officer COO = chief operating officer CCO = chief compliance officer CTO = chief technology officer CSO = chief security officer R&D = Research and Development PR = public relations to liaise /lɪˈeɪz/ (with sb) = to work closely with sb and exchange information with them; (between A and B) to act as a link between two or more people or groups subsidiary = (of a business company) owned or controlled by another company (the parent company where head office is located) predecessor = person who did a job before sb else to resign = to officially tell sb that you are leaving your job, an organization, etc 157 including as follows: a director, 2 teachers, an accountant, a receptionist, a technician, (and | as well as) a cleaner for all ages people of all ages ]]> 20250922 12:00-13:00 MSK | 11:00-12:00 CET 1 25 -25 + 75 = 50 euros active Work culture and placements 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, MacMillan Unit 1 Corporate culture Unit 1.1 Work culture and placements pg 10 ex 2 reading pg 11 Monkey business The Business Intermediate 2.0, MacMillan (student's book) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details L.Bogatyrev - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> The Business 2.0 B1 Unit 1.1 Work culture and placements 156 Confusing work culture active textbook How much distance should you keep with new employees? ✓ depends on work culture → distinguish friends from colleagues or mentors pg 10 ex 4 5 listening the_business_mac_millan/the_business_intermediate_2_0/the_business_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01/the_business_intermediate_2_0_u1_1.06.mp3 the_business_mac_millan/the_business_intermediate_2_0/the_business_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01/the_business_intermediate_2_0_u1_1.07.mp3 T / Cl Should you take a friendly work culture at face value? 〆run the risk of not being able to accept criticism → won't learn from mistakes pg 10 ex 6 speaking ]]> 155 to embrace = to put your arms around sb as a sign of love or friendship; (formal) to accept an idea, a proposal, a set of beliefs, etc., especially when it is done with enthusiasm; (formal) to include sth to reinforce = to make a feeling, an idea, etc. stronger; to make a structure or material stronger, especially by adding another material to it induction = process of introducing sb to a new job, skill, organization, etc.; a ceremony at which this takes place subtle = not very noticeable or obvious; (of a person or their behaviour) behaving in a clever way, and using indirect methods, in order to achieve sth; organized in a clever way; good at noticing and understanding things to encounter = to experience sth, especially sth unpleasant or difficult, while you are trying to do sth else; (formal) to meet sb, or discover or experience sth, especially sb/sth new, unusual or unexpected to burst into tears = to start crying suddenly at face value = to accept something exactly as it appears to be, without questioning its truth or sincerity, or looking for any deeper or hidden meaning. It implies taking something at its initial or outward appearance, like believing a manufacturer's advertisement without considering that it might be exaggerated 154 at the first week At On my first day I was really shy Nobody was responsible of for both She didn't wasn't aware of unwritten rules If you leave before your task is covered completed... ]]> 20250919 12:00-13:00 MSK | 11:00-12:00 CET 1 25 -25 + 100 = 75 euros active Elements of corporate culture | The Business Intermediate 2.0 - Corporate culture 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 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. The Business Intermediate 2.0, MacMillan Unit 1 Corporate culture Unit 1.1 Work culture and placements pg 10 ex 2 reading pg 11 Monkey business The Business Intermediate 2.0, MacMillan (student's book) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details L.Bogatyrev - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> Business Partner B2 Unit 1.1 Workplace culture 153 Elements of corporate culture active textbook Who would most likely leave your company if an equal pay structure was implemented? ✓ senior staff ♠ pay structure = collocation Lexical material: Elements of corporate culture pg 8 ex 5 vocab T / Cl Are your skills and experience well recognised in your company's pay structure? ✓ less focused on academic achievements and more on practical skills 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 ]]> 152 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? 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]]> 151 Role play active textbook What is most likely to cause problems in the corporate culture of your company? 〆working long hours 〆work-life balance pg 9 ex 9 A B role play ]]> 150 organisational behaviour = how people in an organisation work together and how this affects the organisation as a whole The Business 2.0 B1 Unit 1.1 Work culture and placements 149 Work culture and placements active textbook What do you call 'a problem' in many western companies? What does it depend on? ✓ an issue ✓ a challenge → encourage a positive work culture = part of corporate culture Functional language: Describing where you work pg 10 ex 1 discussion What are unwritten rules? ✓ depends on company's work culture → encourage a positive work culture e.g. punctuality in the morning (...) Are there any negative unwritten rules? 〆long work hours 〆socialising too much with colleagues 〆criticising management (...) pg 10 ex 2 reading pg 11 Monkey business T / Cl To what extent do you think your work culture depends on unwritten rules? ✓ the fewer, the better → more transparency What can companies do to avoid negative unwritten rules? ✓ define clear procedures ✓ provide training to develop a positive work culture (...) pg 10 ex 3 discussion ]]> 148 to embrace = to put your arms around sb as a sign of love or friendship; (formal) to accept an idea, a proposal, a set of beliefs, etc., especially when it is done with enthusiasm; (formal) to include sth to reinforce = to make a feeling, an idea, etc. stronger; to make a structure or material stronger, especially by adding another material to it induction = process of introducing sb to a new job, skill, organization, etc.; a ceremony at which this takes place subtle = not very noticeable or obvious; (of a person or their behaviour) behaving in a clever way, and using indirect methods, in order to achieve sth; organized in a clever way; good at noticing and understanding things to encounter = to experience sth, especially sth unpleasant or difficult, while you are trying to do sth else; (formal) to meet sb, or discover or experience sth, especially sb/sth new, unusual or unexpected 147 suggested offered something additional ]]> 20250916 12:00-13:00 MSK | 11:00-12:00 CET 1 25 -25 + 125 = 100 euros active Workplace culture 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 1 Corporate 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 L.Bogatyrev - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> Business Partner B2 Unit 1.1 Workplace culture 146 Elements of corporate culture active textbook Who would most likely leave your company if an equal pay structure was implemented? ✓ senior staff ♠ pay structure = collocation Lexical material: Elements of corporate culture pg 8 ex 5 vocab T / Cl Are your skills and experience well recognised in your company's pay structure? ✓ less focused on academic achievements and more on practical skills 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 ]]> 145 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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]]> 144 organisational behaviour = how people in an organisation work together and how this affects the organisation as a whole 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 143 afford for affordable to people ... perspectives to grow up I will fight for this and don't not | (I) shan't give up They're don't aren't afraid to share ideas ]]> 20250915 14:00-15:00 MSK | 13:00-14:00 CET 1 25 -25 + 150 = 125 euros active Business Partner B2 | Workplace culture 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 https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details L.Bogatyrev - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> Business Partner B2 Unit 1.1 Workplace culture 142 Workplace culture active textbook Would you like to work in such a colourful environment as the one pictured in the photo? ✓ synonymous of a dynamic corporate culture ✓ features probably many amenities such as a gym, table football... → don't want to go home 〆excessively bright & distracting pg 7 quotation If the highest aim of a captain were to preserve his ship, he would keep it in port forever. Thomas Aquinas, Italian philosopher T / Cl Should taking risks be part of your corporate culture? = don't keep your ship in port for ever → be ready to experience damage Why is it a risk to promote such casual corporate culture? 〆some younger staff member need boundaries 〆casual atmosphere doesn't always mean having a creative environment → ensure a minimum of productivity pg 8 ex 1 Lead in ]]> 141 Corporate culture at Gravity Payments active textbook How can decision-making depend on the corporate culture? Should everyone be treated equally? ✓ 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 T / Cl What is arguably more important: having more clients or losing elder, more experienced staff? ✓ having more clients means more revenue 〆run the risk of not being able to address problems due to scaling up → might prove to be challenging in the long term pg 8 ex 4 speaking ]]> 140 organisational behaviour = how people in an organisation work together and how this affects the organisation as a whole 139 it is better to work with... It will steal my focus distract me from work It takes time to push ideas behind forward Sometimes business people don't understand technician technical problems Sometimes you can make something by yourself do something without your manager's approval | take initiatives ]]> hierarchy /ˈhaɪərɑ:kɪ/ 20250912 12:00-13:00 MSK | 11:00-12:00 CET 1 25 -25 + 175 = 150 euros active The voice of reason 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 10 B Free speech pg 105 ex A B reading pg 105 The voice of reason English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details L.Bogatyrev - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> English File 4th edition B2 Unit 10 B Free speech 138 The voice of reason active textbook Can a voice become a trademark? ✓ when recognisable e.g. F.Sinatra ✓ if it is synonymous of a lifestyle → would enjoy an opera singer's voice pg 105 ex A B reading pg 105 The voice of reason Can you understand these people? pg 105 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_10.20.mp3 T / Cl Why do brands need a good logo? ✓ to be recognisable → reach a wider audience → build customer loyalty (...) Do you believe scientists should focus on global warming at the cost of other areas? ✓ sense of urgency ✓ world-wide impact (...) ]]> 137 swoosh = noise produced by the sudden rush of a fluid 136 20250909 12:00-13:00 MSK | 11:00-12:00 CET 1 25 -25 + 200 = 175 euros active Coaching for 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. English File 4th edition upper intermediate, Oxford University Press Unit 10 B Free speech pg 105 ex A B reading pg 105 The voice of reason pg 104 ex C D 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 L.Bogatyrev - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> English File 4th edition B2 Unit 10 B Free speech 135 Giving presentations active textbook Have you ever attended a course to give presentations? ✓ such training usually provided as a mean of continuous learning by your employer pg 103 ex 6 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_10b_giving_presentations.mp4 pg 103 ex 6 C speaking ]]> 134 Revise and check 9&10 active textbook pg 104 ex A B vocab pg 104 ex C D vocab pg 104 ex A B pronunciation ]]> 133 132 raise rise ]]> 20250908 12:00-13:00 MSK | 11:00-12:00 CET 1 25 -25 + 225 = 200 euros active Giving 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. English File 4th edition upper intermediate, Oxford University Press Unit 10 B Free speech (optional homework) pg 103 ex 5 C D speaking → giving a presentation https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/185rLSRazoWyA7g2MnBUv66mcnk0wSi_brsNDIqkp8pA/edit?slide=id.p1#slide=id.p1 pg 104 ex A grammar pg 104 ex A B 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 L.Bogatyrev - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> English File 4th edition B2 Unit 10 B Free speech 131 Pronunciation & speaking active textbook Do you know when to make rhetorical pauses in your presentations? → giving a presentation ]]> 130 Revise and check 9&10 active textbook pg 104 ex A B vocab ]]> 129 128 on on that book how an immoral person can change his their mindset There's any no milk ]]> 20250905 12:00-13:00 MSK | 11:00-12:00 CET 1 25 -25 + 250 = 225 euros active Giving three-minute presentations & making rhetorical pauses 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 10 B Free speech pg 102 ex 4 C vocab pg 103 ex 4 E F 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 L.Bogatyrev - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> English File 4th edition B2 Unit 10 B Free speech 127 Pronunciation & speaking active textbook Do you know when to make rhetorical pauses in your presentations? ✓ mark a pause before the keyword Functional language: Pausing & sentence stress pg 103 ex 5 A 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_10.19.mp3 pg 103 ex 5 B speaking pg 103 ex 5 C D speaking → giving a presentation ]]> 126 chunk = thick solid piece that has been cut or broken off sth; (informal) fairly large amount of sth 125 your coming I'm sick and tired about of people's behaviour ]]> 20250902 12:00-13:00 MSK | 11:00-12:00 CET 1 25 -25 + 275 = 250 euros active Tips for public speaking 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 10 B Free speech English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details L.Bogatyrev - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> English File 4th edition B2 Unit 10 B Free speech 124 Tips for public speaking active textbook Have you got any experience in public speaking? ✓ most people today are aware of body language & role of intonation ✓ bloggers & vlogging have made speaking to different audiences more accessible pg 102 ex 3 A B speaking pg 102 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_10.16.mp3 T / Cl Should you write prose in your slides? 〆rather not! ✓ use bullet points & short sentences ✓ avoid reading your notes → use a separate script for vocal delivery pg 102 ex 3 E F 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_10.17.mp3 T / Cl Would you feel glossophobia if you had to deliver a speech impromptu? ✓ fear of public speaking is natural & unavoidable → practise various narrative patterns which may be recycled for most impromptu situations e.g. STAR, Minto/McKinsey Pyramid, BLUF... pg 102 ex 3 G speaking ]]> 123 Word pairs, word par idioms active textbook Which is correct: a [black & white | white & black] photo? ✓ black & white → always collocate in this order = word pair pg 102 ex 4 A vocab pg 102 ex 4 B C vocab pg 102 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_10.18.mp3 Lexical material: Word pair idioms T / Cl If you are fed up, you may say [I'm sick & tired | I'm tired & sick] ✓ I'm sick & tired → always collocate in this order = word pair idiom pg 103 ex 4 E vocab T / Cl Although flying low-cost can be touch and go, have you ever not reached your destination safe and sound? ✓ feel sick and tired by and large by last minute cancellations or trade union riots set for homework pg 103 ex 4 F vocab ]]> 122 glossophobia | speech anxiety = fear of public speaking ten-twenty-thirty rule (for presentations) = maximum ten slides, twenty minutes, no smaller than thirty point font size impromptu /ɪmˈprɔmptju/ = done without preparation or planning sick and tired = fed up bits and pieces = small things by and large = in general safe and sound = without problem or injury touch and go = uncertain, with the possibility that something may go wrong riot = situation in which a group of people behave in a violent way in a public place, often as a protest; ~ of sth (written) a collection of a lot of different types of the same thing; (old-fashioned, informal) person or an event that is very amusing and enjoyable 121 in public The point is to cut shorten the presentation When I looked on at the audience ]]> 20250901 12:00-13:00 MSK | 11:00-12:00 CET 1 25 20250825 -25 +300 = 275 euros active The best speeches of all 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. English File 4th edition upper intermediate, Oxford University Press Unit 10 B Free speech pg 100 ex 2 D E reading pg 101 The best speeches of all time English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details L.Bogatyrev - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> English File 4th edition B2 Unit 10 B Free speech 120 The best speeches of all time active textbook Is the gift of the gab inborn? ≠ not only about verbal self-confidence ✓ involves being eloquent & well-read → practice needed pg 100 ex 2 A B speaking pg 100 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_10.15.mp3 pg 100 ex 2 D E reading pg 101 The best speeches of all time pg 100 ex 2 F speaking ]]> 119 sound bite = very short part of a speech, usually one made by a politician, that is broadcast on a news programme on television or the radio gift of the gab = ability to speak easily and confidently in a way that makes people want to listen to you and believe you to surrender (yourself) (to sb) = to admit that you have been defeated and want to stop fighting; to allow yourself to be caught, taken prisoner, etc; ~ sth/sb (to sb) (formal) to give up sth/sb when you are forced to peril = serious danger to wage ~ sth (against / on sb/sth) = to begin and continue a war, a battle, etc betrayed = slavery = to plead ~ (with sb) (for sth) = to ask sb for sth in a very strong and serious way; to state in a court of law that you are guilty or not guilty of a crime; to present a case to a court of law; to give sth as an explanation or excuse for sth; ~ (for sb/sth) to argue in support of sb/sth to reassure sb (about sth) = to say or do sth that makes sb less frightened or worried 118 loudly loud ]]> 20250829 12:00-13:00 MSK | 11:00-12:00 CET 1 25 300 20250825 -25 + 25 +300 = 300 euros active Free speech 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 10 A Science fact, science fiction pg 99 ex 5 C quiz Science quiz English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details L.Bogatyrev - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> English File 4th edition B2 Unit 10 A Science fact, science fiction 117 active textbook Science quiz pg 99 ex 5 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_10.09.mp3 ]]> 116 quite a way off = not very likely but possible far-fetched = extremely unlikely; very difficult to believe English File 4th edition B2 Unit 10 B Free speech 115 Communicating without ambiguity active textbook Tell the audience what you're going to say, say it, then tell them what you've said - Dale Carnegie ✓ communicate without ambiguity → don't suggest or make hints to avoid communication breakdown = example of linear active culture pg 100 ex 1 A speaking pg 100 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_10.10.mp3 pg 100 ex 1 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_10.11.mp3 Grammar: Articles pg 100 ex 1 E grammar pg 100 ex 1 F grammar → pg 151 grammar bank 10 B ]]> 114 Grammar practice: Articles 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_10.12.mp3 Grammar: Articles - Institutions pg 151 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_10.13.mp3 Grammar: Articles - Geographical names pg 151 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_10.14.mp3 pg 151 ex A B grammar ]]> 113 Communication active textbook → pg 110 student A → pg 114 student B ]]> 112 leap = long or high jump; sudden large change or increase in sth 111 20250825 12:00-13:00 MSK | 11:00-12:00 CET 1 25 -25 + 50 = 25 euros active Quantifiers 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 10 A Science fact, science fiction pg 150 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 L.Bogatyrev - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> English File 4th edition B2 Unit 10 A Science fact, science fiction 110 Expressing degrees of plausibility active textbook How likely are we to travel at the speed of light? 〆not enough data & technologies to make plausible predictions Functional language: Expressing impossibility, plausibility, likeliness T / Cl Do you believe a 4-day work week is still quite a way off? ✓ quite plausible e.g. some countries (in Scandinavia, Spain) have already run pilot schedules pg 99 ex 4 C vocab pg 99 ex 4 D E speaking ]]> 109 Quantifiers active textbook ✓ affirmative choice We have neither tea nor coffee left ✓ negative form pg 99 ex 5 A grammar pg 99 ex 5 B grammar → pg 150 Grammar bank 10 A ]]> 108 Grammar practice: Quantifiers 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_10.06.mp3 Grammar: No, none, any pg 150 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_10.07.mp3 Grammar: Both, either, neither pg 150 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_10.08.mp3 pg 150 ex A B grammar ]]> 107 active textbook Science quiz pg 99 ex 5 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_10.09.mp3 ]]> 106 quite a way off = not very likely but possible far-fetched = extremely unlikely; very difficult to believe 105 20250822 12:00-13:00 MSK | 11:00-12:00 CET 1 25 -25 + 75 = 50 euros active The reality of sci-fi 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 10 A Science fact, science fiction pg 97 ex 2 F vocab pg 98 ex 4 B reading The reality of sci-fi English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details L.Bogatyrev - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> English File 4th edition B2 Unit 10 A Science fact, science fiction 104 Vocab & pronunciation active textbook Would you volunteer to be a guinea pig in clinical trials? 〆only if had no alternative medication Lexical material: Science pg 97 ex 2 A vocab pg 97 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_10.02.mp3 pg 97 ex 2 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_10.03.mp3 pg 97 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_10.04.mp3 pg 97 ex 2 F vocab pg 97 ex 2 G 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_10.05.mp3 pg 97 ex 3 speaking ]]> 103 The reality of sci-fi active textbook Would you like to plug your brain into a computer to learn faster? 〆risk of losing your humanity pg 98 ex 4 A speaking pg 98 ex 4 B reading The reality of sci-fi ]]> 102 guinea pig /ˈɡɪnɪ pig/ = small animal with short ears and no tail, often kept as a pet; person used in medical or other experiments plausible = probable; (of an excuse or explanation) reasonable and likely to be true to evolve = (sth) (from sth) (into sth) to develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complicated form; to develop sth in this way cloak = type of coat that has no sleeves, fastens at the neck and hangs loosely from the shoulders, worn especially in the past sophisticated = having a lot of experience of the world and knowing about fashion, culture and other things that people think are socially important (opposite of 'naive'); (of a machine, system, etc.) clever and complicated in the way that it works or is presented; (of a person) able to understand difficult or complicated ideas 101 discovery discovering side effects ]]> 20250819 12:00-13:00 MSK | 11:00-12:00 CET 1 25 -25 + 100 = 75 euros active Science fact, science fiction 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 10 A Science fact, science fiction pg 96 ex 1 B C reading pg 96 Daddy, why...? English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details L.Bogatyrev - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> English File 4th edition B2 Unit 10 A Science fact, science fiction 100 Daddy, why...? active textbook Why is it important to keep investing in R&D? ✓ spend financial resources now for future yields ✓ science is a long term return on investment ✓ essential to remain competitive → focus on technologies opportunities rather than social cost What should be given priority: research or education? ✓ research rather than education → focus on things rather than people?! pg 96 ex 1 A speaking pg 96 ex 1 D 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_10.01.mp3 pg 96 ex 1 F speaking ]]> 99 vapour = mass of very small drops of liquid in the air, for example steam moisture = very small drops of water that are present in the air, on a surface or in a substance to make up = to invent to scatter (on / over / around sth) sth (with sth) = to throw or drop things in different directions so that they cover an area of ground; to move or to make people or animals move very quickly in different directions to rotate (about / around sth) = to move or turn around a central fixed point; to make sth do this leap year = one year in every four years when February has 29 days instead of 28 to blink = when you blink or blink your eyes or your eyes blink, you shut and open your eyes quickly particle = very small piece of sth botany = scientific study of plants and their structure zoology = scientific study of animals and their behaviour 98 20250815 12:00-13:00 MSK | 11:00-12:00 CET 1 25 -25 + 125 = 100 euros active Colloquial English - 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 English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details L.Bogatyrev - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> English File 4th edition B2 Unit 8 & 9 Colloquial English 97 Looking at language active textbook What makes you prick up your ears? ✓ world news Lexical material: Metaphors and idiomatic expressions Looking at language pg 95 ex 2 A 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_english8&9_george_tannenbaum_extracts.mp4 T / Cl How much do you need to rehearse a presentation to avoid hitting a false note? ✓ no need to master contents word for word pg 95 ex 2 B vocab ]]> 96 The conversation active textbook Can you avoid being influenced by advertisements? 〆probably not because you are continuously under exposure → sinks in pg 95 ex 3 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_ce8&9_conversation.mp4 pg 95 ex 3 C speaking pg 95 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_ce8&9_conversation_extracts.mp4 pg 95 ex 3 E speaking ]]> 95 baton /ˈbætən/ = thin stick used by a conductor to direct an orchestra, choir, etc; (Athletics) short stick or tube carried and passed on by the runners in a relay race to take the baton = to carry on in the family tradition to prick your ears (BrEn) | to perk up your ears (AmEn) = to listen carefully or become alert to sth word for word = in exactly the same or, when translated, exactly equivalent words verbatim /və:ˈbeɪtɪm/ = in exactly the same words to have had its/your day = to be much less popular than before captive audience = group of people who listen to or watch someone or something because they cannot leave to hit a false note = to behave inappropriately blatant = (disapproving) (of actions that are considered bad) done in an obvious and open way without caring if people object or are shocked; flagrant barely = hardly, almost not cynical = believing that people only do things to help themselves rather than for good or honest reasons; not caring that sth might hurt other people, if there is some advantage for you 94 Joanne /,dʒəu'æn/ 20250812 12:00-13:00 MSK | 11:00-12:00 CET 1 25 -25 + 150 = 125 euros active Fish seek deeper waters, people seek better lives 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 9 B Super cities pg 121 ex F G writing writing a report ~ 350-400 words → practise signposting Paste your assignment in a Googledoc (updated link) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qvW6w_35r-VV-YOLvtXHYMP6p__f0XEZkJ06HIqgiqE/edit?usp=sharing_eip&invite=CKXl2cgK&ts=689b06a7 English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details L.Bogatyrev - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> English File 4th edition B2 Unit 8 & 9 Colloquial English 93 Homework in googledoc active textbook writing a report ~ 350-400 words → practise signposting https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qvW6w_35r-VV-YOLvtXHYMP6p__f0XEZkJ06HIqgiqE/edit?usp=sharing_eip&invite=CKXl2cgK&ts=689b06a7 Feedback ]]> 92 91 's cities America 's cities (= cities of America) ]]> 20250811 12:00-13:00 MSK | 11:00-12:00 CET 1 25 -25 + 175 = 150 euros active Colloquial English - Talking about advertising | Interview parts 2 3 Colloquial English - Talking about advertising | 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 9 B Super cities pg 121 ex F G writing writing a report ~ 350-400 words → practise signposting Paste your assignment in a Googledoc https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qBTmLNgeoXnBDsw8MGf4q-VvQFZxuD3r0dlXtzEJdoA/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.bef96td1sylm English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details L.Bogatyrev - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> English File 4th edition B2 Unit 8 & 9 Colloquial English 90 Talking about advertising - The interview part 2 - 3 active textbook Do you agree we live in a celebrity culture? ✓ people are influenced by celebrities The interview part 2 Functional language: Describing commercials - advertising T / Cl What stages are common to most commercials? 1) impact → get people's attention 2) communication → make sure people know what your product is 3) persuasion → make sure people do sth pg 94 ex 1 A 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_english8&9_george_tannenbaum_part2.mp4 T / Cl Why should a celebrity have some bearing on the brand? ✓ celebrity endorsement = shortcut to intrusion → get impact pg 94 ex 1 B speaking The interview part 3 pg 95 ex 1 A 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_english8&9_george_tannenbaum_part3.mp4 T / Cl Do you enjoy watching well-crafted adverts? ✓ inspirational ✓ entertaining ✓ selling a lifestyle, such as Nike Should advertising messages be informative? 〆only old-school commercials tend to focus on performance & feats ✓ modern advertising feels more entertaining because it is more innovative pg 95 ex 1 B speaking Looking at language pg 95 ex 2 A 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_english8&9_george_tannenbaum_extracts.mp4 pg 95 ex 2 B vocab ]]> 89 persuasion = act of persuading sb to do sth or to believe sth to intrude (into / on / upon sb/sth) = to go or be somewhere where you are not wanted or are not supposed to be; (on / into upon sth) to disturb sth or have an unpleasant effect on it AIDA = attention interest desire action bearing on sth = way in which sth is related to sth or influences it depilatory = product used for removing body hair gross = very obvious and unacceptable; (spoken) very unpleasant; very rude; very fat and ugly 88 didn't watch haven't watched Tv for a long time ]]> 20250808 12:00-13:00 MSK | 11:00-12:00 CET 1 25 -25 + 200 = 175 euros active Colloquial English - Talking about advertising 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 9 B Super cities pg 121 ex F G writing writing a report ~ 350-400 words → practise signposting Paste your assignment in a Googledoc https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qBTmLNgeoXnBDsw8MGf4q-VvQFZxuD3r0dlXtzEJdoA/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.bef96td1sylm English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details L.Bogatyrev - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> English File 4th edition B2 Unit 8 & 9 Colloquial English 87 Talking about advertising - The interview part 1 active textbook Have you got any favourite jingles? Why are they so effective? ✓ musical simplicity ✓ rhythmic pattern ✓ catch phrase → function as an earworm The interview part 1 pg 94 ex 1 A reading pg 94 ex 1 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_english8&9_george_tannenbaum_part1.mp4 pg 94 ex 1 C speaking ]]> 86 jingle = sound like small bells ringing that is made when metal objects are shaken together; short song or tune that is easy to remember and is used in advertising on radio or television to decry sth as = to strongly criticize sb/sth, especially publicly to scoff at = to talk about sb/sth in a way that makes it clear that you think they are stupid or ridiculous; (informal) to eat a lot of sth quickly earworm (aka stuck song syndrome) | musical imagery repetition = catchy or memorable piece of music that continuously occupies a person's mind, even after it's no longer being played. This phenomenon is incredibly common, with up to 98% of people in Western populations experiencing earworms 85 20250805 12:00-13:00 MSK | 11:00-12:00 CET 1 25 -25 + 225 = 200 euros active Milton Keynes - Writing a report 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 9 B Super cities pg 121 ex A B reading Living in Milton Keynes English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files schedule 20250801 DP holidays → cancelled zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details L.Bogatyrev - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> English File 4th edition B2 9 B Super cities 84 Writing a report active textbook How would you plan your ideal town? What facilities should it feature? ✓ indoor real snow slope ✓ limited carbon footprint ✓ seasonality pg 121 ex A B reading Living in Milton Keynes pg 121 ex C D reading T / Cl Would you like to live in a city such as Milton Keynes? 〆little information about education & work opportunities 〆expensive private schools Functional language: Writing a report pg 121 ex E speaking Functional language: Signposting 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 121 ex F G writing ]]> 83 1 Signposting Signposting for presentations active xml_multi_dd_row pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png Why should you explain where you come from, where you are now, where you're going to? Make sure the audience understand at all times the logical development of your topic ✓ signpost your narrative → break down your presentation into clear parts → match the expressions with the functions & build a sentence → add more expressions (synonyms) to improve the narrative flow & cohesion of your presentation to talk about Introducing the topic
to bring up
→ Today I'd like to bring up the issue of late payment ]]> 12 12 left Introducing the topic
to bring up
to raise
to deal with Giving the background (putting in the picture)
to refer to
to originate from Explaining the breakdown / plan
to have a look at
to focus on Making transitions from one part to another
First of all
To begin with Describing characteristics
to feature
to lack Making observations
to notice
to note Drawing conclusions
to put it in a nutshell
to sum up
to end with ]]> 1;2;3 4;5;6 7 8;9;10 11;12;13;14 15;16 17 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...) ]]> 82 2 Signposting and paraphrasing for presentations pix/icons8-metronome-filled-100_white.png Paraphrasing for presentations active wip 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
to talk about
to tackle
to feature
→ deliver with engaging language for an audience of native speakers ✓ Today, we're going
to tackle
the challenges resulting from our sales forecasts → paraphrase for a mixed audience ✓ In other words, I would like
to talk about
our sales target]]> 23 6 left Introducing the topic
Today, I would like to [ ] the problem of late payment Giving the background
This issue [ ] the problem we had discussed at our last meeting Explaining the breakdown / plan
To begin with, we're going to [ ] the advantages of our solution... Explaining the breakdown / plan
... and then we'll [ ] what we need to achieve our targets Making transitions from one part to another
[ ] we'll have to examine the sales targets Describing characteristics
This solution [ ] some unique selling points Making observations
Please, [ ] this is quite unusual Drawing conclusions
[ ], we have seen the pros & cons of this solution, how much it costs, and why you really need it ]]> 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 to bring up
to refer to
to have a look at
to focus on
Last but not least
to feature
to note
To put it in a nutshell
]]> Introducing the topic Today, I would like to [ ] the problem of late payment to bring up to raise Giving the background This issue [ ] the problem we had discussed at our last meeting to refer to to originate from Explaining the breakdown / plan To begin with, we're going to [ ] the advantages of our solution, and then we'll [ ] what we need to achieve our targets to have a look at to focus on Making transitions from one part to another [ ] we'll have to examine the sales targets First of all Last but not least Describing characteristics This solution [ ] some unique selling points to feature to lack Making observations Please, [ ] this is quite unusual to notice to note Drawing conclusions [ ], we have seen the pros & cons of this solution, how much it costs, and why you really need it To put it in a nutshell To sum up ]]> 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 81 slope = surface or piece of land that slopes (= is higher at one end than the other); area of land that is part of a mountain or hill layout = way in which the parts of sth such as the page of a book, a garden or a building are arranged facilities = buildings, services, equipment, etc. that are provided for a particular purpose; special feature of a machine, service, etc. that makes it possible to do sth extra; place, usually including buildings, used for a particular purpose or activity signposting = use of words or phrases that guide the reader or listener through a piece of writing or a presentation, helping them understand the structure and flow of the information being presented. Acts as a roadmap, indicating what is coming next and clarifying relationships between ideas 80 listened heard people travelled went to neighbouring countries around ]]> Milton Keynes /'keinz/ 20250729 12:00-13:00 MSK | 11:00-12:00 CET 1 25 -25 + 250 = 225 euros active Prefixes and suffixes 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 9 B Super cities pg 163 ex 1 A C vocab English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files schedule 20250801 DP holidays → cancelled zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details L.Bogatyrev - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> English File 4th edition B2 9 B Super cities 79 Is this the future of cities? active textbook Would you like to live in a high tech city of the future, or prefer a more traditional town in the outskirts? pg 93 ex 5 A vocab → pg 163 vocabulary bank Word building ]]> 78 Vocabulary bank: Word building active textbook pg 163 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_9.14.mp3 pg 163 ex 1 C vocab pg 163 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_9.15.mp3 Lexical material: Nouns formed with suffixes pg 163 ex 2 A vocab pg 163 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_9.16.mp3 Lexical material: Nouns which are different words pg 163 ex 3 A vocab pg 163 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_9.17.mp3 ]]> 77 Pronunciation & speaking active textbook overcrowded | overcrowded | overcrowded] overcrowded pg 93 ex 6 A pronunciation & speaking pg 93 ex 6 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_9.18.mp3 pg 93 ex 6 C speaking Functional language: Writing a report pg 93 ex 7 writing → pg 121 Writing a report ]]> 76 motherhood = state of being a mother, which includes the responsibilities, experiences, and emotions associated with raising children. It can involve giving birth, adopting, or becoming a caregiver to children, and is often characterized by a deep emotional bond and commitment to nurturing and supporting one's children 75 write spell it? ]]> 20250728 12:00-13:00 MSK | 11:00-12:00 CET 1 25 200 20250725 -25 + 75 + 200 = 250 euros active Is this the future of cities? 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 9 B Super cities pg 92 ex 4 B C reading pg 92 93 Is this the future of cities? English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files schedule 20250801 DP holidays → cancelled zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details L.Bogatyrev - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> English File 4th edition B2 9 B Super cities 74 Is this the future of cities? active textbook Would you like to live in a high tech city of the future, or prefer a more traditional town in the outskirts? ✓ smart technologies 〆glitzy architecture ✓ readily accessible welfare & public infrastructure 〆cluster of identical residential areas → medium rise buildings with short distances among areas of interest pg 92 ex 4 A speaking pg 92 ex 4 B C reading pg 92 93 Is this the future of cities? pg 92 ex 4 D speaking Lexical material: Prefixes and suffixes pg 93 ex 5 A vocab pg 93 ex 5 A vocab → pg 163 vocabulary bank Word building ]]> 73 showpiece = excellent example of sth that people are meant to see and admire abundance = large quantity that is more than enough perk = something you receive as well as your wages for doing a particular job; advantage glitzy = (sometimes disapproving) quality of appearing very attractive, exciting and impressive, in a way that is not always genuine pavement (BrE) (AmE sidewalk) = flat part at the side of a road for people to walk on convenience = quality of being useful, easy or suitable for sb high rise = tower consisting of a multi storied building of offices or flats concrete = building material that is made by mixing together cement, sand, small stones and water lack = absence reclaimed = if a piece of land is reclaimed by desert, forest, etc., it turns back into desert, etc. after being used for farming or building; (from sth) to obtain materials from waste products so that they can be used again acre = unit for measuring an area of land; 4 840 square or about 4 050 square metres to fulfil = to do or achieve what was hoped for or expected; to do or have what is required or necessary sparsely = only present in small amounts or numbers and often spread over a large area sprawling = spreading in an untidy way cluster = group of things of the same type that grow or appear close together; group of people, animals or things close together heading home = going home state-of-the-art = very advanced to echo = to be similar to 72 would be broke broke down I could do We didn't put keep it mind The main is how what it looks like ]]> pneumatic /nju:ˈmætɪk/ 20250725 12:00-13:00 MSK | 11:00-12:00 CET 1 25 -25 + 100 = 75 euros active Uncountable & plural nouns 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 9 B Super cities pg 149 ex A B grammar English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files schedule 20250801 DP holidays → cancelled zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details L.Bogatyrev - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> English File 4th edition B2 9 B Super cities 71 20241016-1631 20190927-1306 Articles active grammar 70 Grammar: Uncountable nouns, plural and collective nouns active textbook Was mathematics your favourite subject at school? pg 91 ex 3 B grammar → pg 149 grammar bank 9 B ]]> 69 Grammar practice: Uncountable nouns, plural and collective nouns active textbook Was the news about the plane crash surprising? ✓ is = uncountable 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_9.12.mp3 Grammar: Plural and collective nouns T / Cl The police [is | are] trying to catch the thief ✓ are = collective noun 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_9.13.mp3 pg 149 ex A grammar pg 149 ex B grammar ]]> 68 scenery /ˈsi:nərɪ/ = natural features of an area, such as mountains, valleys, rivers and forests, when you are thinking about them being attractive to look at 67 about taxes will increase When Although I visited it 3 times I haven't seen everything ]]> 20250722 12:00-13:00 MSK | 11:00-12:00 CET 1 25 -25 + 125 = 100 euros active Super cities 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 9 B Super cities pg 90 ex 1 B reading What makes a city attractive? English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files schedule 20250801 DP holidays → cancelled zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details L.Bogatyrev - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> English File 4th edition B2 9 B Super cities 66 What makes a city attractive? active textbook The city is not a concrete jungle, it is a human zoo - Desmond Morris ✓ amenities ✓ work opportunities ✓ education ✓ infrastructure ✓ work life balance ✓ split shifts to enjoy services 24/7 (...) pg 90 ex 1 A speaking pg 90 ex 1 B reading What makes a city attractive? T / Cl What criteria make a city pleasant? ✓ order & variety ✓ visible life ✓ compactness ✓ orientation & mystery ✓ scale ✓ local colour pg 90 ex 1 C speaking ]]> 65 Talking about beautiful cities active textbook Are there any cities or places you like coming back to? 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_9.09.mp3 pg 90 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_9.10.mp3 pg 90 ex 2 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_9.11.mp3 pg 91 ex E F speaking ]]> 64 amenities = feature that makes a place pleasant, comfortable or easy to live in dense = containing a lot of people, things, plants, etc. with little space between them; difficult to see through; (informal) stupid; difficult to understand because it contains a lot of information sprawling = spreading in an untidy way bleak = (of a situation) not hopeful or encouraging; (of the weather) cold and unpleasant; (of a place) bare, empty or with no pleasant features medium-rise = (of a building) having a moderately large number of stories, usually five to ten, and equipped with lifts sameness = quality of being the same; a lack of variety 63 (OR something for themselves) It's important how what it's look looks like ]]> 20250721 12:00-13:00 MSK | 11:00-12:00 CET 1 25 -25 + 150 = 125 euros active Idioms with 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. English File 4th edition upper intermediate, Oxford University Press Unit 9 A Good business? pg 162 ex 2 A vocab Unit 9 B Super cities pg 90 ex 1 B reading What makes a city attractive? English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files schedule 20250801 DP holidays → cancelled zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details L.Bogatyrev - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> English File 4th edition B2 9 A Good business 62 Vocabulary bank: Collocations with business active textbook Do you always get down to business straight away? ✓ depends on your agenda, your interlocutor... → better warm up with small talk Lexical material: Idioms with business pg 162 ex 2 A vocab pg 162 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_9.07.mp3 T / Cl Do you think it's a good idea to mix business with pleasure? ✓ build a long-lasting relationship ✓ foster team spirit ]]> 61 Changing stress on nouns and verbs active textbook Which syllable is stressed in verbs which have the same spelling for the noun? ✓ 2nd syllable of verbs to export ✓ 1st syllable of nouns exports pg 89 ex 6 A 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_9.08.mp3 pg 89 ex 6 B vocab pg 89 ex 6 C speaking ]]> 60 to get down to business = to start talking about the subject to be discussed; to start doing what needs to be done Mind your own business! = used to tell someone in a rude way that you do not want them to ask about something private 59 by walking (around) It looks like a depression depressive ]]> 20250718 12:00-13:00 MSK | 11:00-12:00 CET 1 25 -25 + 175 = 150 euros active Talking about 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. English File 4th edition upper intermediate, Oxford University Press Unit 9A Good business? pg 162 ex 1 A C vocab Unit 9 B Super cities pg 90 ex 1 B reading What makes a city attractive? English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files schedule 20250801 DP holidays → cancelled zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details L.Bogatyrev - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> English File 4th edition B2 9 A Good business 58 Vocabulary bank: Verbs and expressions to talk about business active textbook Is it difficult to launch a new product during a recession? ✓ had better wait for market recovery e.g. James Bond film released after the pandemic How difficult is it to make a profit after a flop? 〆may suffer from reputational damage 〆need to recover trust → do well only after designing a genuine product pg 162 ex 1 A vocab pg 162 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_9.05.mp3 T / Cl Is it fair to make profit by making people redundant? ✓ restructuring can be justified when investing in new technologies With whom is it more difficult to make a deal: Russians or Europeans? ✓ reaching an agreement with local partners is usually easier → avoid import duties, sanctions, costs of logistics pg 162 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_9.06.mp3 ]]> 57 to launch = to start an activity, especially an organized one; to make a product available to the public for the first time flop = complete failure genuine = real; exactly what it appears to be; not artificial; sincere and honest; that can be trusted branch = local office or shop/store belonging to a large company or organization; part of a government or other large organization that deals with one particular aspect of its work loan = money that an organization such as a bank lends and sb borrows 56 20250715 12:00-13:00 MSK | 11:00-12:00 CET 1 25 -25 + 200 = 175 euros active Razors and blades - part 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. English File 4th edition upper intermediate, Oxford University Press Unit 9A Good business? pg 148 ex A grammar pg 89 ex 4 D reading Razors & blades - part 2 English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files schedule 20250801 DP holidays → cancelled zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details L.Bogatyrev - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> English File 4th edition B2 9 A Good business 55 Razors & blades - part 2 active textbook Can you avoid buying two-part pricing goods? How? ✓ find more expensive models with manual replenishing / upgrading options pg 89 ex 4 D reading Razors & blades - part 2 pg 89 ex 4 E vocab T / Cl What is a more effective way to protect your sales: patent-protecting or implementing a different technology? ✓ different technologies = switching costs pg 89 ex 4 F speaking ]]> 54 Business active textbook What do you manufacture: cars or wine? ✓ cars → use machinery wine → produce pg 89 ex 5 A vocab pg 89 ex 5 B vocab → pg 162 vocabulary bank ]]> 53 hassle = situation that is annoying because it involves doing sth difficult or complicated that needs a lot of effort plausible = (of an excuse or explanation) reasonable and likely to be true to puzzle over = to think hard about sth in order to understand or explain it chip reader = device to get information from a microchip to manufacture = to make or produce goods in large quantities, using machinery letter with acknowledgement of receipt = aims to intimate the concerned party that the documents or items requested in a previous communication have been received moral injury = damage done to one’s conscience or moral compass when that person perpetrates, witnesses, or fails to prevent acts that transgress one’s own moral beliefs, values, or ethical codes of conduct. 52 For me As far as I am concerned, I'm confusing about confused by the price ]]> patent /'pætənt/ /ˈpeɪtənt/ 20250714 12:00-13:00 MSK | 11:00-12:00 CET 1 25 150 20250625 -25 + 75 +150 = 200 euros active Razors and blades 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 9A Good business? pg 88 ex B C reading Razors & blades English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files schedule 20250625-20250709 LB holidays → cancelled 20250701-20250711 DP holidays → cancelled 20250801 DP holidays → cancelled zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details L.Bogatyrev - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> English File 4th edition B2 9 A Good business 51 2 pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png Discourse markers B2 active wip xml_multi_dd_row in order to finish the project → expressing a purpose / result]]> 17 10 left 1;2;3;4;5;18 6 7;8;9;10;11;12;13;17 14 15;16;17;18;5;13 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 ]]> 50 Clauses of contrast and purpose active textbook pg 87 ex 3 B grammar 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_9.02.mp3 pg 87 ex 3 C grammar → pg 148 Grammar bank 9A ]]> 49 Grammar practice: Clauses of contrast and purpose active textbook ]]> 48 Razors & blades active textbook How often do you change ink cartridges in your printer? Have you tried filling up the cartridges yourself? pg 88 ex 4 B C reading Razors & blades ]]> 47 in spite of = used when it is surprising that that fact did not prevent them from doing it disposable = made to be thrown away after use to breed = to be the cause of sth to advocate = to support sth publicly necessities = thing that you must have and cannot manage without, e.g. food and clothing; situation that must happen and that cannot be avoided virtue = behaviour or attitudes that show high moral standards razor-and-blade model = aka two-part pricing, pricing strategy in which one good is sold at a discount or loss and a companion consumable good at a premium to generate profits dull = boring to suck sb in = to involve sb in an activity or a situation, especially one they do not want to be involved in to fleece = to take a lof of money from somebody by charging them too much to coin in = to make a lot of money 46 stay are still in Amsterdam, we are not upset (any more) So as to avoid paying tax in Russia, I don't declare income on the to both sides authorities So as to I don't pay avoid paying | not pay taxes, I hide my income Even though scientists are warning against cancer, I won't be able to stop drinking coffee I took my laptop to the shop to have repaired it repaired ]]> 20250624 12:00-13:00 MSK | 11:00-12:00 CET 1 25 -25 + 100 = 75 euros active Cialdini's principles of persuasion 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 9A Good business? pg 88 ex B C reading Razors & blades English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files schedule 20250625-20250709 LB holidays → cancelled 20250701-20250711 DP holidays → cancelled 20250801 DP holidays → cancelled zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details L.Bogatyrev - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> English File 4th edition B2 9 A Good business 45 Marketing techniques active textbook Are consumers still easily deceived by marketing techniques? ✓ nowadays buyers are more critical (thanks to internet reviews) → better able to make informed choices ✓ most markets are also saturated Lexical material: Marketing techniques pg 87 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_9.01.mp3 pg 87 ex 2 C speaking T / Cl Would you need Principles of Persuasion by Cialdini? reciprocity scarcity authority consistency likeability social proof / consensus ]]> 44 1 Robert Cialdini's principles of influence active edit_ol_qa prep_ol_qa pix/icons8-movie-100_white.png How can you convince someone to buy something from you? principles_of_persuasion_by_robert_cialdini_and_steve_martin bigspeak.com
Watch the video. → what are the 6 principles of persuasion mentioned? → what examples are given to support them? ]]> Robert Cialdini - Science Of Persuasion Extensive scholarly training in the psychology of influence, together with over 30 years of research into the subject, has earned Dr. Cialdini an international reputation as an expert in the fields of persuasion, compliance, and negotiation. His books including, Influence: Science & Practice and Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion are the results of more than 30 years of study into the reasons why people comply with requests in business settings. Worldwide, Influence has sold over 3 million copies and has been published in thirty languages. Additionally, USA Today lists Influence in their 12 Best Business Books of All Time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kv0sOX6Alrk ]]> robert_cialdini_science_of_persuasion-kv0sox6alrk.mp4 In what situation would two people, countries, etc. provide the same help or advantages to each other? Why? [01:25] ✓ reciprocity → be the first to give → personalise e.g. giving a mint to get a tip ✓ moral obligation to return the favour return the favour How can smallness of quantity in proportion to the wants or demands prove to be a convincing argument? What do you need to voice to make it clear? [03:12] ✓ scarcity ✓ voice the following features → highlight benefits → show it is unique → point out what could be lost desire to have the unique or last one available Why can someone who is regarded as an authority by someone else help influence the decision making process? How should this person be introduced? [04:15] ✓ authority → wear a uniform or formal suit → display diplomas = reminiscent of celebrity endorsement ✓ get introduced by someone else → mention experience, qualifications... celebrity endorsement What do you call the quality of always behaving in the same way or of having the same opinions, standard, etc? Why can this impact the final decision? [06:10] ✓ consistency → agree to small, initial commitments → commit to what you have already agreed → write voluntary, active, public commitments ✓ improve customer loyalty loyalty to a brand, stick to your choice despite price increase What is the property that makes a person likeable, that allows them to be liked? How can this foster a better rapport when negotiating or selling? [07:45] ✓ likeability → behave in a similar manner → pay (genuine) compliments → show you want to cooperate e.g. share personal interests before negotiating if others like you, then that means that you possess the ability to get along with others, which is a prized workplace skill Why do people copy the actions of others in an attempt to emulate behaviour in certain situations? How can you take advantage of this social need? [09:10] ✓ social proof / consensus → show others like you follow the herd instinct Why is the state of being in agreement and working together important when trying to convince your partners? (this is NOT in the video) ✓ unity → having business, social, cultural ties → (possibly) being in the same boat (i.e. being in the same unpleasant situation as other people) speaker is one of us 43 saturated = completely filled with something so that no more can be added saturated market = when there is more of the product available than there are people who want to buy it 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. The term fast fashion is also used generically to describe the products of this business model, particularly clothing and footwear. Regarded as low-quality apparel produced rapidly to follow trends and sold cheaply, with negative social and environmental consequences. Is a relatively new phenomenon that causes extensive damage to the planet, exploits workers, and harms animals to airbrush sth (out) = to paint sth with an airbrush; to change a detail in a photograph with an airbrush reciprocity = situation in which two people, countries, etc. provide the same help or advantages to each other consistency = quality of always behaving in the same way or of having the same opinions, standard, etc likeability = property that makes a person likeable, that allows them to be liked scarcity of = smallness of quantity in proportion to the wants or demands; deficiency 42 to buy buying only what I need Usually kids want to follow by sheeps the herd (= herd instinct) ]]> 20250623 12:00-13:00 MSK | 11:00-12:00 CET 1 25 -25 + 125 = 100 euros active Good business Razors and blades 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 9A Good business? pg 87 ex 1 E reading → pg 110 student A → pg 112 student B → pg 114 student C English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files schedule 20250625-20250709 LB holidays → cancelled 20250701-20250711 DP holidays → cancelled 20250801 DP holidays → cancelled zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details L.Bogatyrev - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> English File 4th edition B2 9 A Good business 41 Advertising scandals that cost some brands millions (2/2) active textbook Do you believe claims made in advertised products? pg 87 ex 1 E speaking → pg 110 student A → pg 112 student B → pg 114 student C T / Cl To what extent should adverts be allowed to be misleading? ✓ selling a dream should not result in life threatening situations pg 87 ex F speaking T / Cl Is being wrinkle-free still fashionable? ✓ some celebrities set a new example by just being themselves → discard using Botox, face lifting, etc ]]> 40 digestion = process of changing food substances that your body can use viral /ˈvaɪərəl/ advertising = advertising that spreads like a virus, in other words, that can generate interest and sales for a brand or product quickly and through person-to-person messages. The main idea here is that it is the users themselves who choose to share the content indulgence = state or act of having or doing whatever you want; the state of allowing sb to have or do whatever they want; something that you allow yourself to have even though it is not essential 39 pieces of evidence were hidden The model wasn't was on the picture without natural lighting (i.e. with make-up) I started to replace crisps to by seeds I avoid to watch watching commercials I don't think so it's immoral ]]> 20250620 12:00-13:00 MSK | 11:00-12:00 CET 1 25 -25 + 150 = 125 euros active Revise & check 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. English File 4th edition upper intermediate, Oxford University Press Unit 7 - 8 Revise & check pg 85 ex A B reading Solving crimes from the bedroom English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files schedule 20250624-20250709 LB holidays → cancelled zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details L.Bogatyrev - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> English File 4th edition B2 Unit 7 - 8 Revise & check 38 Unit 7 - 8 Revise & check active textbook Would you like to be a web-sleuth? T / Cl Would you like to be a web-sleuth? ✓ enjoy detective stories → be a citizen detective → take the law into your own hands pg 85 ex A B reading Solving crimes from the bedroom T / Cl Don't you worry when people take the law into their own hands? 〆biased call for justice pg 85 ex A 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_8.19.mp3 ]]> 37 sleuth /slu:θ/ = (old-fashioned or humorous) person who investigates crimes instance = particular example or case of sth culprit = person who has done sth wrong or against the law; person or thing responsible for causing a problem English File 4th edition B2 9 A Good business 36 Advertising scandals that cost some brands millions active textbook Do you believe claims made in advertised products? 〆rather not → take it with a pinch of salt e.g. Many a small thing has been made large by the right kind of advertising - Mark Twain → be sceptical pg 86 ex 1 A B reading Advertising scandals that cost some brands millions Lexical material: Advertising pg 86 ex 1 C vocab pg 86 ex 1 D speaking pg 87 ex 1 E speaking → pg 110 student A → pg 112 student B → pg 114 student C T / Cl To what extent should adverts be allowed to be misleading? ✓ selling a dream should not result in life threatening situations pg 87 ex 1 F speaking T / Cl Is being wrinkle-free still fashionable? ✓ some celebrities set a new example by just being themselves → discard using Botox, face lifting, etc ]]> 35 misleading = giving the wrong idea or impression and making you believe sth that is not true; deceptive to sue (sb) (for sth) = to make a claim against sb in a court of law about sth that they have said or done to harm you 34 are (will) for compensation ]]> 20250617 12:00-13:00 MSK | 11:00-12:00 CET 1 25 -25 + 175 = 150 euros active Revise & check 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 7 - 8 Revise & check pg 84 ex A grammar pg 85 ex A B reading Solving crimes from the bedroom English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files schedule 20250624-20250709 LB holidays → cancelled zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details L.Bogatyrev - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> English File 4th edition B2 Unit 7 - 8 Revise & check 33 20200120-1123 Modal perfect (perfect infinitive) active grammar 32 Unit 7 - 8 Revise & check active textbook pg 84 ex A B vocab pg 84 ex C D vocab ]]> 31 20250616 12:00-13:00 MSK | 11:00-12:00 CET 1 25 -25 + 200 = 175 euros active Spotting fake 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. English File 4th edition upper intermediate, Oxford University Press Unit 8 B Fake news pg 82 ex 5 C D reading pg 83 Eight tips on how to spot fake news English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files schedule 20250624-20250709 LB holidays → cancelled zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details L.Bogatyrev - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> English File 4th edition B2 Unit 8 B Fake news 30 Tips to spot fake news active textbook How do you spot fake news? ✓ look for suspicious features pg 82 ex 5 C D reading pg 83 Eight tips on how to spot fake news pg 83 ex 5 E vocab pg 83 ex 5 F speaking ]]> 29 The speed of news active textbook 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_8b_speed_of_news.mp4 pg 83 ex 6 C speaking ]]> 28 gain = advantage; improvement to be on the lookout for = to watch carefully for sb/sth in order to avoid danger, etc. or in order to find sth you want telltale = showing that sth exists or has happened to impersonate = to pretend to be sb in order to deceive people or to entertain them to purport /ˈpə:pət/ = to claim to be sth or to have done sth, when this may not be true hoaxer = person who makes others believe sth that is not true, especially sth unpleasant 27 making made | proof-read by news editors ]]> trustworthy /ˈtrʌstˌwə:ðɪ/ 20250610 12:00-13:00 MSK | 11:00-12:00 CET 1 25 -25 + 225 = 200 euros active Journalists and people in the media 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 8 B Fake news (rescheduled from previous lesson) pg 147 grammar ex B pg 161 ex 2 A vocab English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files schedule 20250624-20250709 LB holidays → cancelled zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details L.Bogatyrev - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> English File 4th edition B2 Unit 8 B Fake news 26 The language of headlines active textbook Have you ever been axed? = been fired Lexical material: The language of headlines pg 161 ex 1 A vocab pg 161 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_8.16.mp3 Lexical material: Journalists and people in the media T / Cl Have you ever written to an agony aunt? ✓ when seeking advice on discrimination pg 161 ex 2 A vocab pg 161 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_8.17.mp3 Lexical material: Adjectives to describe the media T / Cl Are you aware which sources in the media are biased? ✓ for vs against the government → avoid sensational news pg 161 ex 3 A vocab pg 161 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_8.18.mp3 ]]> 25 Competitors' disappointment over Tour de France route active textbook Are you keen on cycling? What would you look forward to when riding around France? ✓ enjoying sightseeing ✓ wine tasting pg 82 ex 4 D E speaking pg 82 ex 5 A B reading Competitors' disappointment over Tour de France route ]]> 24 defeat = failure to win or to be successful to wed = to get married to tip sb/sth (as / for sth) = to say in advance that sb/sth will be successful; to be predicted snappy = clever or amusing and short; lively and quick to axe = to get rid of a service, system, etc. or to reduce the money spent on it by a large amount; to remove sb from their job to clash (with sb) (over / on sth) = to argue or disagree seriously with sb about sth, and to show this in public; be different; (with sth) (of beliefs, ideas or personalities) to be very different and opposed to each other to interrogate = to ask sb a lot of questions over a long period of time, especially in an aggressive way to bid (for sth) | ~ (to do sth) = (used especially in newspapers) to attempt to do sth or to obtain sth to vow /'vau/ = to promise; to make a formal and serious promise to do sth or a formal statement that is true to avenge sth | ~ yourself on sb = (formal) to punish or hurt sb in return for sth bad or wrong that they have done to you, your family or friends to row = to argue agony = extreme physical or mental pain agony aunt = person who writes in a newspaper or magazine giving advice in reply to people's letters about their personal problems; advice columnist sensational = (disapproving) (of a newspaper, etc.) trying to get your interest by presenting facts or events as worse or more shocking than they really are 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 perpetrator = person who commits a crime or does sth that is wrong or evil 23 about of (bad | sensational) news ]]> 20250609 12:00-13:00 MSK | 11:00-12:00 CET 1 25 -25 + 250 = 225 euros active The media 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 8 B Fake news pg 147 grammar ex A B English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files schedule 20250512~20250608 Monday-Friday only schedule 20250624-20250709 LB holidays → cancelled zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details L.Bogatyrev - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> English File 4th edition B2 Unit 8 B Fake news 22 20240531-0906 Verb patterns active grammar 21 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 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 regret (4) to risk to start (3) to stop (4) to suggest [or to suggest that] to think of to try (4) to understand to weigh ]]> 20 20190418-1837 Verb patterns active review grammar_verb_patterns_selection_b1_02.csv grammar_verb_patterns_selection_b2_01.csv grammar_verb_patterns_selection_b2_03.csv 19 Grammar practice: Reporting verbs active textbook Have you ever been accused of cheating? ]]> 18 Pronunciation active textbook pg 81 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_8.13.mp3 pg 81 ex 3 C grammar pg 81 ex 3 D 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_8.14.mp3 pg 81 ex 3 F 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_8.15.mp3 ]]> 17 The media active textbook How often do you read the tabloids? 〆not interested in celebrity gossips Lexical material: The media pg 82 ex 4 A B vocab pg 82 ex 4 C vocab → pg 161 vocabulary bank The media ]]> 16 defeat = failure to win or to be successful to wed = to get married to tip sb/sth (as / for sth) = to say in advance that sb/sth will be successful; to be predicted snappy = clever or amusing and short; lively and quick to axe = to get rid of a service, system, etc. or to reduce the money spent on it by a large amount; to remove sb from their job to clash (with sb) (over / on sth) = to argue or disagree seriously with sb about sth, and to show this in public; be different; (with sth) (of beliefs, ideas or personalities) to be very different and opposed to each other to interrogate = to ask sb a lot of questions over a long period of time, especially in an aggressive way to bid (for sth) | ~ (to do sth) = (used especially in newspapers) to attempt to do sth or to obtain sth to vow /'vau/ = to promise; to make a formal and serious promise to do sth or a formal statement that is true to avenge sth | ~ yourself on sb = (formal) to punish or hurt sb in return for sth bad or wrong that they have done to you, your family or friends to row = to argue 15 approved admitted stealing the money The police offended accused him of killing his boss ]]> 20250606 12:00-13:00 MSK | 11:00-12:00 CET 1 25 -25 + 275 = 250 euros active Reporting verbs 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 8 B Fake news English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files schedule 20250512~20250608 Monday-Friday only schedule 20250624-20250709 LB holidays → cancelled zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details L.Bogatyrev - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> English File 4th edition B2 Unit 8 B Fake news 14 Fake news active textbook Are you easily deceived by fake news? ✓ less gullible than previous generations ✓ more suspicious of deep fake pg 80 ex 1 A speaking pg 80 ex 1 B 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_8.11.mp3 pg 80 ex 1 E speaking pg 80 ex 1 F G speaking → pg 109 student A → pg 113 student B ]]> 13 Reporting verbs active textbook pg 81 ex 2 B grammar → pg 147 grammar bank 8B ]]> 12 gullible = too willing to believe or accept what other people tell you and therefore easily tricked fever = medical condition in which a person has a temperature that is higher than normal; particular type of disease in which sb has a high temperature; state of nervous excitement; great interest or excitement about sth 11 20250602 12:00-13:00 MSK | 11:00-12:00 CET 1 25 -25 + 300 = 275 euros active Fake 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. English File 4th edition upper intermediate, Oxford University Press Unit 8 A Cutting crime pg 120 ex A reading Crime forum Unit 8 B Fake news English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files schedule 20250512~20250608 Monday-Friday only schedule 20250624-20250709 LB holidays → cancelled zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details L.Bogatyrev - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> English File 4th edition B2 Unit 8 A Cutting crime 10 Expressing your opinion active textbook Do punishments usually fit the crime? ✓ should be proportionate & dissuasive → find relevant educational experience Functional language: Expressing your opinion pg 120 ex A reading Crime forum Lexical material: Discourse markers (for instance, whereas) pg 120 ex B vocab pg 120 ex C D speaking pg 120 ex E F writing ]]> 9 community service = unpaid work performed by a person or group of people for the benefit and betterment of their community contributing to a noble cause. In many cases, people doing community service are compensated in other ways, such as getting a lunch for free to persuade = to convince dissuasive = deterring from action, discouraging inmate = one of the people living in an institution such as a prison or a mental hospital for instance = for example squatter = person who is living in a building or on land without permission and without paying rent 8 to what the person did The punishment must be fit the crime The person can be died could die Whereas Although we can't keep them in that property, we will... Some platforms could include some percent above it commission (on top) We turn it on it Now people are addicted by to bad news ]]> 20250530 12:00-13:00 MSK | 11:00-12:00 CET 1 25 -25 + 325 = 300 euros active A case of identity theft 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 8 B Cutting crime pg 78 ex 5 B C reading pg 79 A case of identity theft English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files schedule 20250512~20250608 Monday-Friday only schedule 20250624-20250709 LB holidays → cancelled zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details L.Bogatyrev - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> English File 4th edition B2 Unit 8 B Cutting crime 7 A case of identity theft active textbook Would you ask someone to remove a photo of you from social media in principle, or just because you don't look good? 〆not only if you don't like your appearance pg 78 ex 5 A speaking pg 78 ex 5 B C reading pg 79 A case of identity theft pg 78 ex 5 D vocab pg 78 ex 6 speaking pg 78 ex 7 writing → pg 120 writing ]]> 6 suspicious = (of / about sb/sth) feeling that sb has done sth wrong, illegal or dishonest, without having any proof; not able to trust to sigh (with sth) = to take and then let out a long deep breath that can be heard, to show that you are disappointed, sad, tired, etc; печалиться to con sb (into doing sth / out of sth) (informal) = to trick sb, especially in order to get money from them or persuade them to do sth for you widower = man whose wife has died and who has not married again harvested = gathered, reaped, experienced to prey on = (of an animal or a bird) to hunt and kill another animal for food; to harm sb who is weaker than you, or make use of them in a dishonest way to get what you want wary (of sb/sth) | (of doing sth) = careful when dealing with sb/sth because you think that there may be a danger or problem 5 achieved | made a success in at | with this My friends are aware in of it Any time Never do I 'm not allowed allow to post photos of me She was in shocked ]]> 20250526 12:00-13:00 MSK | 11:00-12:00 CET 1 25 250 20250523 -25 + 100 +250 = 325 euros active The passive, have something done, it is said that, he is thought to... 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English File 4th edition upper intermediate, Oxford University Press Unit 8 B Cutting crime pg 146 ex A B C grammar English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files schedule 20250512~20250608 Monday-Friday only schedule 20250624-20250709 LB holidays → cancelled zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details L.Bogatyrev - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> English File 4th edition B2 Unit 8 B Cutting crime 4 Grammar practice: The passive, have something done, it is said that, he is thought to... 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_8.08.mp3 Have something done (causative have) pg 146 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_8.09.mp3 Is said that, is thought to pg 146 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_8.10.mp3 pg 146 ex A B C grammar ]]> 3 20250526-1155 Having something negative happening to you active grammar 2 20250526-1157 Hedging with to + infinitive / perfect infinitive active grammar subject + auxiliary/modal verb + past participle + to + infinitive / perfect infinitive The offer + is + thought + to be / to have been turned down ]]> 1 someone to check the CCTV checked (← saying you ask someone is redundant) They're going to pay someone to have to put in a safe put in (← saying you're going to pay someone is redundant) ]]>