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It's the hugest most huge park 1 self-seeking = (disapproving) interested only in your own needs and interests rather than thinking about the needs of other people track record = all the past achievements, successes or failures of a person or an organization to gain = to obtain 2 → depends on your corporate culture 〆seller has yet to convince ✓ listener decides Should you push for commitment to your own corporate values (e.g. supporting local labour market) or remain open to others' ideas? self-seeking = (disapproving) interested only in your own needs and interests rather than thinking about the needs of other people 〆might be perceived as selfish & self-seeking ✓ support long-term strategies Do you trust partners only after you have had some trade experience together? track record = all the past achievements, successes or failures of a person or an organization 〆being open might expose your weaknesses in the light of competition ✓ having a good reputation & track record will help Should you focus on building trust right from the beginning of a new business relationship? to gain = to obtain → be open to gain trust → build a relationship 〆probably not Will you sign a contract if you don't trust your business partner? --> bups/english_grammar_in_use_intermediate_murphy_selection/english_grammar_in_use_intermediate_3rd_ed_murphy_cambridge_unit24_future_perfect_future_continuous_will_have_done_will_be_doing_w_key.pdf --> bups/english_grammar_in_use_intermediate_murphy_selection/english_grammar_in_use_intermediate_3rd_ed_murphy_cambridge_unit24_future_perfect_future_continuous_will_have_done_will_be_doing_w_key.pdf --> Check your answers with the key at the end of the file Complete exercises Unit 24 future perfect vs future continuous English Grammar in Use - Intermediate by Murphy, Cambridge University Press Optional homework Rescheduled from previous lesson https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) Unit 1.2 Employee retention Unit 1 Corporate culture Business Partner B2, Pearson Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. By the end of this session you will have studied Building relationships 1/2 active 1.5 15:30-16:30 20250115 ]]> GoGlobal is a more stronger partner GoGlobal are waiting expect more data (OR are waiting for) Option B is better except be instead of being | than being focused on your values 5 heated = (of a person or discussion) full of anger and excitement 6 ]]> pg 12 ex 6 reflection → achieve goals better in the long term ✓ option B enables partners to be more honest → relevant to an important discussion = more tense, perhaps uncomfortable 〆option B generates a little more heated atmosphere Which option is more adequate? business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_video_files/business_partner_b2_video_unit_1l3_1_3_4.mp4 pg 12 ex 5 speaking textbook active 7 ]]> pg 12 ex 4 speaking ✓ option A Which option will pay off in the long term? ✓ option B Which option is more assertive? T / Cl business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_video_files/business_partner_b2_video_unit_1l3_1_3_3.mp4 business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_video_files/business_partner_b2_video_unit_1l3_1_3_2.mp4 pg 12 ex 3 B video pg 12 ex 3 A video business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_video_files/business_partner_b2_video_unit_1l3_1_3_1.mp4 pg 12 ex 2 video textbook active 8 ]]> pg 12 Lead in --> 〆might be perceived as selfish & self-seeking ✓ support long-term strategies Do you trust partners only after you have had some trade experience together? 〆being open might expose your weaknesses in the light of competition ✓ having a good reputation & track record will help Should you focus on building trust right from the beginning of a new business relationship? → be open to gain trust → build a relationship 〆probably not Will you sign a contract if you don't trust your business partner? T / Cl textbook active 9 ]]> https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73922930448?pwd=Eb3FNOWULJZtG3s1NSZbtRyMgYqjKa.1 Passcode: Z9H9zm Meeting ID: 739 2293 0448 N.Zhuchkov - D.Potter's Zoom Meeting Zoom meeting details english_grammar_in_use_intermediate_3rd_ed_murphy_cambridge_unit24_future_perfect_future_continuous_will_have_done_will_be_doing_w_key.pdf pg 49 ex 24.1 24.2 Check your answers with the key at the end of the file Complete exercises Unit 24 future perfect vs future continuous English Grammar in Use - Intermediate by Murphy, Cambridge University Press Optional homework Rescheduled from previous lesson https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) Unit 1.3 Buiding relationships Unit 1 Corporate culture Business Partner B2, Pearson Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. By the end of this session you will have studied Building relationships 2/2 active 1.5 15:30-16:30 20250122 ]]> I see one more risk that in Alice is not not having been long with the company I see one more risk that Alice is not hasn't been long with the company She 's not did doesn't deal well with stress 10 to be in the same boat = to be in the same unpleasant situation as other people heated = (of a person or discussion) full of anger and excitement 11 ]]> business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_cb_audio/business_partner_b2_cb_audio_03_103.mp3 pg 14 ex 2 C listening business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_cb_audio/business_partner_b2_cb_audio_02_102_v2.ogg pg 14 ex 2 B listening (continuation from previous lesson) tmp_pdf/../../../bups/bup_vet_books_cds_dvds/business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_coursebook.pdf bups/business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_coursebook.pdf textbook active wip Unit 1.4 Presenting yourself 12 ]]> business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_cb_audio/business_partner_b2_cb_audio_01_101.mp3 pg 14 ex 2 A listening pg 14 ex 1 lead in → need to give partners the opportunity to tell more about themselves 〆not only Should you ask closed questions to break the ice? → be attentive to the expectations of your interlocutors? = keep a low profile & be modest 〆don't show off too much → boast about your achievements? ✓ try to make a good, first impression How do you introduce yourself to new business partners & colleagues? T / Cl tmp_pdf/../../../bups/bup_vet_books_cds_dvds/business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_coursebook.pdf bups/business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_coursebook.pdf textbook active Unit 1.4 Presenting yourself 13 ]]> ↔ reminiscent of option B 〆possible issues with time management ✓ goal-oriented ✓ assertive pg 128 student B (prefers Alice) ↔ reminiscent of option A 〆not always available (single parent) ✓ focused on building relationships ✓ long term oriented pg 126 student A (prefers Mike) → choose the best candidate for leading a new project pg 13 ex 9 role play pg 13 ex 8 vocab ✓ focus on common objectives We are in the same boat means [focus on common objectives | show trust in others]? = show trust ↔ Do you think you would be able to... ✓ delegate ≠ I like your suggestion to get... ↔ Based on your experience, how do you think we can...? ✓ ask for their expertise 〆compliment their ideas How do you show you trust your partners? T / Cl pg 13 ex 7 A speaking → build a relationship & trust ✓ focus on common objectives We both want to go forward with [focus on common objectives | offer support]? T / Cl Functional language: Building trust How do you show you trust your partners? textbook active Choosing the best candidate for leading a new project 14 ]]> https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73922930448?pwd=Eb3FNOWULJZtG3s1NSZbtRyMgYqjKa.1 Passcode: Z9H9zm Meeting ID: 739 2293 0448 N.Zhuchkov - D.Potter's Zoom Meeting Zoom meeting details https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) pg 13 ex 7 A vocab Unit 1.3 Building relationships Unit 1 Corporate culture Business Partner B2, Pearson Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. By the end of this session you will have studied Self presentation Building trust active 1.5 15:30-16:30 20250129 15 to boast = to talk with too much pride about sth that you have or can do learning curve = rate at which you learn a new subject or a new skill; the process of learning from the mistakes you make proactive behaviour = involves acting in advance of a future situation, rather than reacting. It refers to taking control of a situation and making early changes, rather than adjusting to a situation or waiting for something to happen 16 ]]> pg 16 ex 3A B C role play pg 16 ex 2 B vocab set for homework pg 16 ex 2 A vocab Functional language: Writing a company's news blog pg 16 ex 1 lead in Writing a company's news blog Lesson 1.5 textbook active 17 ]]> pg 15 ex 4 C D role play pg 15 ex 4 A B reading pg 15 ex 3 C vocab pg 15 ex 3 A B vocab Functional language: Self presentation textbook active 18 ]]> business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_cb_audio/business_partner_b2_cb_audio_03_103.mp3 pg 14 ex 2 C listening business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_cb_audio/business_partner_b2_cb_audio_02_102_v2.ogg pg 14 ex 2 B listening (continuation from previous lesson) tmp_pdf/../../../bups/bup_vet_books_cds_dvds/business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_coursebook.pdf bups/business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_coursebook.pdf textbook active Unit 1.4 Presenting yourself 19 ]]> https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73922930448?pwd=Eb3FNOWULJZtG3s1NSZbtRyMgYqjKa.1 Passcode: Z9H9zm Meeting ID: 739 2293 0448 N.Zhuchkov - D.Potter's Zoom Meeting Zoom meeting details https://disk.yandex.ru/i/yXEWe5SxLJbPjQ (work book ← optional homework) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/pDuGe2hrQqYrKw (course book) pg 13 ex 8 vocab Unit 1.3 Building relationships Unit 1 Corporate culture Business Partner B2, Pearson Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. By the end of this session you will have studied Self presentation tbc 1.5 15:30-16:30 20250205 --> Breaking the cultural iceberg todo after future forms review use of articles next Cross cultural dimensions ← Dubai? e.g. torrential rainfalls in Dubai cloud seeding todo climate control nlmkitspc40 - fukushima rrwcgp5