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Prepare for quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w (annotate the pdf or attach a docx file with your answers) → send back by e-mail by Friday 20230317 → time allowed: 60min (the url will be available here later) (the file will be available here later) vocab pre teach

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Prepare for quarterly test course outline - wish list pronunciation speaking more reading of articles as prep online attendance sheet https://disk.yandex.ru/i/osf_M0t_XFbYKQ https://www.rand.org/pubs/perspectives/PEA2510-1.html Vyacheslav Dubenin Chinese use both parts of their brains (because their language depends on images) Europeans use only one side of their brains 20240327 63 yo Nadezhda 20250123 У РЖД договор с компанией Skills First, они знают что Дункан к ним приходит о школы Skills First. Если ты уже упоминал Ready Skill, ничего страшного, можно сказать что это группа компаний. Ready Skill занимается массовыми проектами, Skills First бутиковая школа для ВИП клиентов ]]> xml sbook_plugins/wordlist_generated_from_xml_clog_sbook_for_sbook_session.inc АНО ДПО "Корпоративный университет РЖД" RRWC GR5 БеловаТ.А. belovata@list.ru Давыдов С.В. serhio@yandex.ru Marina Grigorieva grigorievamv@center.rzd.ru 25 yo son Шекшуева А.С. shekshuevaas@yandex.ru Михайлова Н.Б. nadinemikh@yandex.ru Lisa Demchenko demchenko.elizaveta2016@yandex.ru 20241218 18:10-19:30 2 active How children learn language By the end of this session you will have studied Quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w → deadline Friday 20241213 (level certificates to be delivered 15.12!) → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) smartphone or tablet device

Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English File 4th edition Advanced Unit 2 B On the tip of my tongue Unit 1 & 2 Revise and check pg 24 ex B C vocab pg 25 ex A B reading pg 25 reading How children learn language English File 4th edition Advanced (course book)

Zoom meeting details RRWC group 5 - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 799 4847 6862 Passcode: t19ibC https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79948476862?pwd=alnFnHoD8CXXjF5XClox5arfn84o0V.1 ]]> active textbook T / Cl Can a manager with a heart of gold be efficient at work? ✓ depends on their interpersonal skills e.g. team-building, shared motivation → must be able to strike a compromise with work-life balance when under pressure 〆might have to be merciless if deadlines are not met pg 25 ex D vocab T / Cl Have you ever been sacked because you were too high-powered? ✓ some companies don't want ambitious managers who think they are irreplaceable ]]> active textbook 〆no, they can't (according to some studies) ✓ only in terms of processing speed can their younger, swifter brains be advantage ✓ accent can be better only if given enough exposure at earlier age 〆make the same mistakes e.g. word-to-word translation, copying grammar construction from native tongue... 〆lack strategies e.g. how to use space repetition, how to drill grammar exercises → often take more time to learn from mistakes 〆cannot draw comparisons → need to develop analytical thinking skills 〆often haven't got enough human experience to elicit more subtle meanings from context → lack strategies = less efficient pg 25 ex A B reading pg 25 reading How children learn language Functional language: Understanding people pg 25 ex A B listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_advanced/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd01/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd01_32.mp3 T / Cl Do you believe learning English at higher levels nowadays still makes sense? 〆less relevant thanks to the widespread use of AI → need only a minimum of understanding to double-check suggestions by e-translators → focus on transactional language (asking directions, shopping...) and cross cultural awareness (being polite) ]]> fussy = hard to please; very concerned with unimportant details and is difficult to satisfy high-powered = vigorously energetic or forceful to sack = (informal, especially BrE) to dismiss sb from a job womb = organ in women and female animals in which babies develop before they are born to munch = (on / at) sth to eat sth steadily and often noisily, especially sth crisp subtle = (often approving) 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 way ways It's getting ~~more~~ richer She wants to ~~learn~~ understand the ~~sense~~ meaning of songs ]]> 20241211 18:10-19:30 2 active History of English By the end of this session you will have studied Quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w → deadline Friday 20241213 (level certificates to be delivered 15.12!) → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) (if time available) smartphone or tablet device

Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English File 4th edition Advanced Unit 2 B On the tip of my tongue Unit 1 & 2 Revise and check pg 24 ex A B grammar pg 24 ex A ~~B C~~ vocab English File 4th edition Advanced (course book)

Zoom meeting details RRWC group 5 - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 799 4847 6862 Passcode: t19ibC https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79948476862?pwd=alnFnHoD8CXXjF5XClox5arfn84o0V.1 ]]> active textbook → pg 107 2 B ex A B C D changing meanings student A → pg 113 2 B ex A B C D changing meanings student B pg 23 ex 7 video english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_advanced/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_video_audio_sub/resource/EF4ADC_2B_The_history_of_English.mp4 T / Cl How many words do people speak everyday? The average woman speaks around 5000 words per day whereas the average male speaks around 2000. https://www.theguardian.com/notesandqueries/query/0,5753,-25335,00.html ]]> active textbook pg 24 ex B grammar pg 24 ex A vocab (to be continued) ]]> 20241204 18:10-19:30 2 active Word challenge 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 Advanced Unit 2 B On the tip of my tongue pg 22 ex 5 A vocab 2 phrasal verbs 3 synonyms & register 4 idioms (rescheduled from previous lesson) pg 23 ex 6 A reading extracts from an article (adapted from the Guardian) English File 4th edition Advanced (course book)

Zoom meeting details RRWC group 5 - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 799 4847 6862 Passcode: t19ibC https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79948476862?pwd=alnFnHoD8CXXjF5XClox5arfn84o0V.1 ]]> active textbook ✓ probably collocations = when 2 or more words go together more often than by accident 〆more collocations than phrasal verbs 〆no consistent grammatical or lexical pattern to understand the logic of a given construction pg 22 ex 5 A vocab (continuation from previous lesson) 2 phrasal verbs 3 synonyms & register 4 idioms ]]> active textbook extracts from an article (adapted from the Guardian) pg 23 ex 6 B C vocab ]]> ill-fated = (written) not lucky and ending sadly, especially in death or failure down to earth = (approving) sensible and practical, in a way that is helpful and friendly to keep your nose to the grindstone = to work hard and continuously gut feeling = instinctive reaction, intuition to pounce (on / upon sb/sth) = to move suddenly forwards in order to attack or catch sb/sth; to quickly notice sth that sb has said or done, especially in order to criticize it treadmill = work or a way of life that is boring or tiring because it involves always doing the same things; (especially in the past) large wheel turned by the weight of people or animals walking on steps around its inside edge, and used to operate machinery; exercise machine that has a moving surface that you can walk or run on while remaining in the same place stibnite = sulfide mineral has a brilliant metallic lustre, is lead or steel grey in colour, and fuses (melts) readily. Stibnite occurs in low-temperature hydrothermal veins (see hydrothermal ore deposits) and in replacement deposits. Significant deposits have been found in China, Japan, and the U.S. (Idaho, California, and Nevada). Stibnite is used in making matches, fireworks, and percussion caps and was used by the ancients as a cosmetic (called kohl) to increase the apparent size of the eye crockery = (especially BrE) plates, cups, dishes, etc 20241127 18:10-19:30 2 active Understanding accents Understanding accents | Word challenge 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 Advanced Unit 2 B On the tip of my tongue pg 145 ex A B C grammar pg 23 ex 6 A reading extracts from an article (adapted from the Guardian) English File 4th edition Advanced (course book)

Zoom meeting details RRWC group 5 - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 799 4847 6862 Passcode: t19ibC https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79948476862?pwd=alnFnHoD8CXXjF5XClox5arfn84o0V.1 ]]> active textbook ]]> 20241127-1849 20191024-1036 Reference words (it, this, that) active grammar active textbook ]]> active textbook ✓ from Scotland ✓ from the USA pg 21 ex 4 A listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_advanced/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd01/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd01_30.mp3 T / Cl How do you pronounce the following sounds from an RP accent (received pronunciation) /ə/ and /əm/ with a Scottish accent [00:04-00:34]? /er/ and /em/ T / Cl How do you pronounce the following sound from an RP accent (received pronunciation) /t/ with an American accent [03:42-04:02]? /d/ e.g. /sɪdi/ city T / Cl How do you pronounce the following sound from an RP accent (received pronunciation) /e/ with a South African accent [04:04-04:45]? /ɪ/ e.g. /wɪnt/, /frɪdli/ pg 21 ex 4 B listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_advanced/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd01/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd01_31.mp3 pg 21 ex 4 C speaking ]]> active textbook ✓ career path pg 22 ex 5 A vocab 1 collocations ]]> wip active textbook (continuation from previous lesson) 2 phrasal verbs 3 synonyms & register 4 idioms ]]> scorching = very hot; (especially BrE) used to emphasize how strong, powerful, etc. sth is refuge = shelter from pursuit or danger or trouble so as understandable as Lily ]]> reciprocal /rɪˈsɪprəkəl/ generic /dʒɪˈnerɪk/ itinerary /aɪˈtɪnərərɪ/ 20241120 18:10-19:30 2 active On the tip of my tongue 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 Advanced Unit 2 B On the tip of my tongue pg 20 ex 1 C reading English spelling is broken. Let's fix it! English File 4th edition Advanced (course book)

Zoom meeting details RRWC group 5 - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 799 4847 6862 Passcode: t19ibC https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79948476862?pwd=alnFnHoD8CXXjF5XClox5arfn84o0V.1 ]]> active textbook conscientious /ˌkɔnʃɪˈenʃəs/ = (of a person or conduct) diligent and scrupulous How often do you feel a new expression is on the tip of your tongue? ✓ when a word or synonym doesn't quite match the meaning you want to express pg 20 ex 1 A listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_advanced/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd01/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd01_27.mp3 pg 20 ex 1 B speaking pg 20 ex 1 C reading English spelling is broken. Let's fix it! T / Cl Do you really believe low literacy can result in a greater number of adult offenders? 〆less likely in today's common practice of shorthand for instant messaging pg 20 ex 1 D reading Quote from Masha Bell pg 20 ex 1 E speaking ]]> active textbook pg 21 ex 2 B listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_advanced/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd01/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd01_28.mp3 pg 21 ex 2 C pronunciation ]]> active textbook english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_advanced/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd01/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd01_29.mp3

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set for homework pg 21 ex 3 B grammar → pg 145 grammar bank 2 B ]]> wip textbook ]]> conscientious = (of a person or conduct) diligent and scrupulous on the tip of one's tongue = almost but not quite brought to mind or spoken; state in which one cannot quite recall a familiar word but can recall words of similar form and meaning comb /kəum/ bomb /bɔm/ tomb /tu:m/ choir /ˈkwaɪə/ chime /'tʃaim/ howl /haul/ jaw /dʒɔ:/ whirl /wə:l/ conscientious /ˌkɔnʃɪˈenʃəs/ 20241113 18:10-19:30 2 active Describing early childhood memories 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 Advanced Unit 2 A Do you remember? pg 18 ex 6 A vocab → make abstract nouns English File 4th edition Advanced (course book)

Zoom meeting details RRWC group 5 - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 799 4847 6862 Passcode: t19ibC https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79948476862?pwd=alnFnHoD8CXXjF5XClox5arfn84o0V.1 ]]> active textbook english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_advanced/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd01/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd01_22.mp3 pg 18 ex 5 G speaking T / Cl Have you got any memories that proved to be false? ✓ stories due to childhood imagination ✓ being abducted by aliens ]]> active textbook pg 18 ex 6 B listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_advanced/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd01/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd01_23.mp3 pg 18 ex 6 C listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_advanced/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd01/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd01_24.mp3 pg 18 ex 6 D vocab pg 18 ex 6 E listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_advanced/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd01/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd01_25.mp3 pg 18 ex 6 F vocab pg 18 ex 6 G speaking ]]> active textbook english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_advanced/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd01/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd01_26.mp3 pg 19 ex 7 B speaking pg 19 ex 7 C speaking ]]> ashamed (of sth/sb / yourself) | ~ (that ...) | ~ (to be sth) = feeling shame or embarrassment about sb/sth or because of sth you have done vivid = (of memories, a description, etc.) producing very clear pictures in your mind; (of light, colours, etc.) very bright; (of sb's imagination) able to form pictures of ideas, situations, etc. easily in the mind to abduct = to carry away (a human being) wrongfully and usually by violence disappoint disappointment I was absolutely ~~disappoint with~~ disappointed by this situation ~~For~~ To my surprise I don't remember this ]]> 20241106 18:10-19:30 2 active Writing an article | Early childhood memories 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 Advanced Unit 2 A Do you remember? pg 118 ex B C reading The lost joys of childhood - Children of the past - My forgotten childhood English File 4th edition Advanced (course book)

Zoom meeting details RRWC group 5 - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 799 4847 6862 Passcode: t19ibC https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79948476862?pwd=alnFnHoD8CXXjF5XClox5arfn84o0V.1 ]]> active textbook The lost joys of childhood - Children of the past - My forgotten childhood pg 118 ex C speaking pg 119 ex D E vocab Planning what to write pg 119 ex A B speaking pg 119 ex C writing → write an article ]]> active textbook ✓ some Xmas event (...) pg 18 ex 5 A listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_advanced/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd01/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd01_20.mp3 pg 18 ex 5 B speaking pg 18 ex 5 C D listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_advanced/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd01/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd01_21.mp3 ]]> hazardous = risky, dangerous youngster = young person, usually an older child, aged 10-16 tiddler = (informal) child; something very small, especially a fish reprimand = strong official criticism of a person or their behaviour idyllic = peaceful and beautiful; perfect, without problems devastated = extremely upset and shocked bauble = piece of bright but cheap jewellery; ball-shaped Christmas decoration for hanging on a tree resentful (of / at / about sth) = feeling bitter or angry about sth that you think is unfair pram = small vehicle on four wheels for a baby to go out in, pushed by a person on foot cot (BrEn) | crib (AmEn) = small bed with high sides for a baby or young child hazardous /ˈhæzədəs/ idyllic /aɪˈdɪlɪk/ bauble /ˈbɔː.bəl/ reprimand /ˈrep.rɪ.mɑːnd/ 20241030 18:10-19:30 2 active Do you remember? | The past: habitual events and specific events By the end of this session you will have studied print

Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English File 4th edition Advanced Unit 2 A Do you remember? pg 17 ex 2 A grammar pg 17 ex 2 C grammar see pg 144 Grammar Bank 2 A English File 4th edition Advanced (course book)

Zoom meeting details RRWC group 5 - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 799 4847 6862 Passcode: t19ibC https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79948476862?pwd=alnFnHoD8CXXjF5XClox5arfn84o0V.1 ]]> active textbook english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_advanced/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd01/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd01_18.mp3 ]]> 20240426-1002 20230411-0932 20210519-0926 Past & present habits vs Getting familiar with (be / get used to) active grammar active textbook used to - would - will mindmap

Download onto your tablet or print & illustrate the following mindmap in your own way (use colours, symbols, etc) http://www.ictnle.com/mindmaps/used_to_would_will_mindmap.pdf ]]> active textbook was set for homework pg 17 ex 2 C grammar → pg 144 Grammar bank 2A ]]> active textbook ]]> active textbook ✓ food at school ✓ demanding teachers (...) pg 17 ex 3 A listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_advanced/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd01/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd01_19.mp3 pg 17 ex 3 B C speaking → tell stories about your childhood → recycle dramatic verbs → practise used to, would, past simple, past perfect T / Cl Do you think children have a happier childhood nowadays than you used to? 〆may have less freedom than you used to enjoy e.g. going to the playground alone 〆you wouldn't have a mobile phone with you for your parents to control where you used to go set for homework pg 17 ex 4 writing → pg 118 writing an article ]]> to leap = to jump high or a long way; to move or do sth suddenly and quickly; to increase suddenly and by a large amount to grab = to seize; to make a sudden snatch at to concoct /kənˈkɔkt/ = to make by mixing ingredients; to invent to bubble away = to boil to rush = to run quickly to slap = to hit with the hand to picture = to imagine fudge = soft toffee-like sweet made with milk, sugar, butter, etc; nonsense; piece of dishonesty or faking; way of dealing with a situation that does not really solve the problems but is intended to appear to do so to fudge on sth = to avoid giving clear and accurate information, or a clear answer have seen saw the Invisible Man I'm ~~very~~ absolutely terrified of by wasps ]]> 20241023 18:10-19:30 2 active Looking at language | The conversation Do you remember? 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 Advanced Unit 2 A Do you remember? pg 16 ex 1 B reading pg 16 The boy, part 1 pg 16 ex 1 C reading pg 16 The boy, part 2 English File 4th edition Advanced (course book)

Zoom meeting details RRWC group 5 - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 799 4847 6862 Passcode: t19ibC https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79948476862?pwd=alnFnHoD8CXXjF5XClox5arfn84o0V.1 ]]> active textbook ✓ apparently = discourse marker pg 15 ex 2 A B video english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_advanced/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_video_audio_sub/resource/1._Eliza_Carthy_mixed_comp_check.mp4 ]]> active textbook 〆difficult to distinguish your personal life from a professional one → poor work-life balance 〆personal relationships could hamper impartial feedback 〆feelings may take over more optimal business choices ✓ reach consensus faster pg 15 ex 3 A B video english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_advanced/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_video_audio_sub/resource/1._Conversation_1__Family_business___Group_4.mp4 pg 15 ex 3 C speaking pg 15 ex 3 D video english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_advanced/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_video_audio_sub/resource/1._Conversation_1__Family_business___Extracts.mp4 Functional language: Interrupting to show interest T / Cl When is it polite to interrupt? ✓ to show agreement by continuing each other's thoughts = you are an attentive listener → shows you are involved in the discussion = cultural mark of little power distance among speakers ≠ large power distance cultures (e.g. China) What will people say if a staff member never participates actively in meetings? ✓ may seem as though he/she lacks self-confidence → may need training in leadership & team building ≠ poor linguistic skills or lack of confidence → need for cultural awareness pg 15 ex 3 E speaking → practise discourse markers T / Cl Can you achieve a good work life balance with members of your family? ✓ if you all share the same passion e.g. in a family of musicians How would you feel if your parents ran a chocolate factory? ✓ would be very popular among children at school 〆may have difficulty having a healthy diet ]]> active textbook 〆terrorising managers 〆noisy neighbours 〆elder children who would bully you → most people feel little resentment for negative things of the past ✓ remember mostly positive things Have you got any childhood memories of eating chocolate? ✓ most children have a sweet tooth ✓ some may also have a genuine palate pg 16 ex 1 A speaking pg 16 ex 1 B reading pg 16 The boy, part 1 pg 16 ex 1 C reading pg 16 The boy, part 2 ]]> basically = used to introduce an important point really = used to introduce sth interesting or unexpected apparently = according to what you have heard or read; according to the way sth appears in a way = used to show uncertainty as to = used to introduce a point to be addressed anyway = used when changing the subject of a conversation, ending the conversation, or returning to a subject exploitative = treating sb unfairly in order to gain an advantage or to make money buzzword = word or expression from a particular subject area that has become fashionable by being used a lot, especially on television and in the newspapers impartial = not supporting any of the sides involved in an argument rancour towards|against = feelings of hatred and a desire to hurt other people, especially because you think that sb has done sth unfair to you resentment = bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly; feeling of anger because you have been forced to accept something that you do not like to have a sweet tooth = to be excessively fond of dessert items, such as ice cream, pies, etc to nibble at = to take small bites of sth, especially food filling = adjective (of food) making your stomach feel full gusto = enthusiasm and energy in doing sth connoisseur = person who has a great deal of knowledge about the fine arts; who is a keen appreciator of cuisines, fine wines, and other gourmet products palate = top part of the inside of the mouth; ability to recognize and/or enjoy good food and drink stunt (publicity ~) = (sometimes disapproving) something that is done in order to attract people's attention you can (OR will) you ~~get~~ achieve (any) success Is it a ~~purpose~~ goal to be successful both as a parent and at work? Sometimes parents can't control themselves ~~too~~ either ]]> rancour /'ræŋkə/ palate /ˈpælɪt/ connoisseur /,kɔnə'sə:/ 20241016 18:10-19:30 2 active Talking about work and family 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 Advanced Unit 1 B A job for life? pg 117 writing → apply for the festival job advertised pg 14 ex 1 A reading Interview part 1 English File 4th edition Advanced (course book)

Zoom meeting details RRWC group 5 - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 799 4847 6862 Passcode: t19ibC https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79948476862?pwd=alnFnHoD8CXXjF5XClox5arfn84o0V.1 ]]> active textbook ✓ probably extrovert ✓ passionate ✓ collectivist Interview part 1 pg 14 ex 1 A reading pg 14 ex 1 B C video english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_advanced/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_video_audio_sub/resource/1._Eliza_Carthy_mixed_part_1_pro_res.mp4 T / Cl Would you take foreign guests to a concert playing your local folk songs? ✓ cultural event pg 14 ex 1 D speaking Interview part 2 T / Cl Imagine your parents were members of Abba or the Beatles... What would your childhood have been like? ✓ bustling home ✓ guests, gigs, parties ✓ professional touring (...) pg 14 ex 1 A B video english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_advanced/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_video_audio_sub/resource/Eliza_Carthy_mixed_part_2_pro_res.mp4 T / Cl Are you happy with your work-life balance? Is it any better than that of a musician? 〆routine can be more difficult than touring → kills creativity, encourages a rather passive mind state ✓ touring & travelling keep you on the ball → induces being active pg 14 ex 1 C speaking Interview part 3 pg 14 ex 1 A B video english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_advanced/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_video_audio_sub/resource/Eliza_Carthy_mixed_part_3_pro_res_new.mp4 pg 14 ex 1 C speaking ]]> active textbook english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_advanced/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_video_audio_sub/resource/1._Eliza_Carthy_mixed_comp_check.mp4 ]]> instrumental (in sth / in doing sth) = important in making sth happen 20241009 18:10-19:30 2 active Writing a job application 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 Advanced Unit 1 B A job for life? pg 13 ex 6 writing see pg 116 ex 1 A B reading Analysing a model text English File 4th edition Advanced (course book)

Zoom meeting details RRWC group 5 - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 799 4847 6862 Passcode: t19ibC https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79948476862?pwd=alnFnHoD8CXXjF5XClox5arfn84o0V.1 ]]> active textbook ✓ apply for a job in the tourism industry ✓ work at the front desk pg 13 ex 6 writing see pg 116 writing pg 116 ex 1 A B reading Analysing a model text T / Cl How can you say & justify you would like to work in a given company? I would [w _ l _ o _ _] the [c _ _ _ _ _] to work in such a company I would welcome the chance to work in such a company ✓ fast-moving environment ✓ can-do attitude ✓ opportunities to liaise in English ! avoid anonymous comments which could describe any company ≠ flattering (...) pg 116 ex 1 C writing pg 116 ex 1 D speaking ]]> active textbook I am writing to apply for the position of... What is more appropriate in a formal covering letter? I have experience [talking to people | dealing with clients] ✓ dealing with clients pg 117 ex 1 E vocab Functional language: Planning what to write T / Cl If you were a student, how could you earn some money during the summer? Would you like to be responsible for crowd control at a music festival like Woodstock? ✓ work part-time in an environment with young people ✓ attend rock concerts for free pg 117 ex 1 A reading Global stage UK pg 117 ex 1 B speaking Functional language: Writing a covering e-mail pg 117 writing → apply for the festival job advertised ]]> can-do = willing to try new things and expecting that they will be successful to liaise = to work closely with sb and exchange information with them eligible (for sth) | (to do sth) = person who is eligible for sth or to do sth, is able to have or do it because they have the right qualifications, are the right age, etc demands expectations | duties for this position ]]> 20241002 18:10-19:30 2 active Discourse markers 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 Advanced Unit 1 B A job for life? pg 13 ex 5 C grammar see pg 143 grammar bank 1 A B C pg 13 ex 6 writing see pg 116 ex 1 A B reading Analysing a model text English File 4th edition Advanced (course book)

Zoom meeting details RRWC group 5 - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 799 4847 6862 Passcode: t19ibC https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79948476862?pwd=alnFnHoD8CXXjF5XClox5arfn84o0V.1 ]]> 20241002-1928 If vs in case active grammar active textbook ]]> severe = serious; extremely bad owing to = because of in case = in the event of sth happening, possibly negative; is NOT 'when' I'm in a good mood, though awful weather The weather is awful. I'm in a good mood, though (1) We enjoyed the play in spite ~~our seats were~~ of our seats being far away from the stage (2) We enjoyed the play in spite ~~our seats were~~ of the fact of our seats being far away from the stage (of the fact of = not idiomatic) (3) We enjoyed the play in spite ~~our seats were~~ of having our seats far away from the stage (4) We enjoyed the play in spite ~~our seats were~~ of the fact of having our seats far away from the stage (of the fact of = not idiomatic) (5) We enjoyed the play in spite ~~our seats were~~ of the fact that our seats were far away from the stage I will help you ~~in case~~ when you don't understand sth I'll buy a mansion in Malibu in the case (OR the situation when) I win at the lottery ← conditional (I am an oligarch) I'll buy a mansion in Malibu in case ~~I win at the lottery~~ my castle in Moscow is taken over by the government ]]> 20240925 18:10-19:30 2 active What I'm really thinking 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 Advanced Unit 1 B A job for life? pg 12 ex 4 B C reading What I'm really → pg 12 The female boxing coach → pg 12 The night receptionist → pg 13 The orchestral musician English File 4th edition Advanced (course book)

Zoom meeting details RRWC group 5 - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 799 4847 6862 Passcode: t19ibC https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79948476862?pwd=alnFnHoD8CXXjF5XClox5arfn84o0V.1 ]]> active textbook ✓ find inspiration for new careers ✓ assess their ability to adapt to change ✓ compare their ambitions with yours (...) pg 12 ex 4 A reading pg 12 ex 4 B C reading What I'm really thinking → pg 12 The female boxing coach → pg 12 The night receptionist → pg 13 The orchestral musician pg 12 ex 4 D vocab pg 12 ex 4 E speaking ]]> 2 pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png Discourse markers B2 active wip xml_multi_dd_row 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 ]]> active textbook set for homework pg 13 ex 5 C grammar see pg 143 grammar bank 1 A B C pg 13 ex 5 D listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_advanced/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd01/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd01_16.mp3 pg 13 ex 5 E listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_advanced/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd01/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd01_17.mp3 T / Cl Would you tell your boss how bad his ideas are? 〆risk not being promoted 〆might lose your job ]]> to miss the point = to be unable to comprehend the essence of what was meant sanity = state of having a normal healthy mind to hold your own = to be able to resist someone who is attacking or opposing you bloke = man, guy tomboy = young girl who enjoys activities and games that are traditionally considered to be for boys fair enough = used to admit that something is reasonable or acceptable patter = sound that is made by sth repeatedly hitting a surface quickly and lightly e.g. rain solitude = state of being alone, especially when you find this pleasant loneliness = sadness resulting from being forsaken or abandoned; unpleasant emotional response to perceived isolation. Loneliness is also described as social pain to perpetuate = to make sth such as a bad situation, a belief, etc. continue for a long time compassionate = feeling or showing sympathy for people who are suffering genuine = real, authentic to think twice = to consider a course of action carefully before embarking on it intercom = system of communication by telephone or radio inside an office, plane, etc.; the device you press or switch on to start using this system to wander = to walk slowly around or to a place, often without any particular sense of purpose or direction; to stop being directed on sth and to move without much control to other ideas, subjects, etc thrill = strong feeling of excitement or pleasure; an experience that gives you this feeling to fraternise = to be on friendly terms with someone, as if with a brother, especially with an enemy; to meet someone socially, especially someone who belongs to an opposing army or team, or has a different social position to keep your nose to the grindstone = to work hard and continuously respite (from sth) = short break or escape from sth difficult or unpleasant disengaged = not involved and bored by sth to giggle = (at / about sb/sth) to laugh in a silly way because you are amused, embarrassed or nervous A and E = Accident and Emergency - part of a hospital where people go when they are injured or sick and need treatment quickly non-disclosure agreement = NDA is a legal document that protects your business information and trade secrets from vendors, employees, and third parties. Non-disclosure agreements help employers by protecting valuable, sensitive business information bully = person who uses their strength or power to frighten or hurt weaker people boyish = (approving) looking or behaving like a boy, in a way that is attractive to alleviate = to make sth less severe; to ease bloke /bləuk/ solitude /ˈsɔlɪtju:d/ perpetuate /pəˈpetʃueɪt/ alleviate /əˈli:vɪeɪt/ 20240918 18:10-19:30 2 active Pronunciation & 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 Advanced Unit 1 B A job for life? pg 163 vocab bank Work pg 12 ex 4 B C reading What I'm really thinking → pg 12 The female boxing coach → pg 12 The night receptionist → pg 13 The orchestral musician English File 4th edition Advanced (course book)

Zoom meeting details RRWC group 5 - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 799 4847 6862 Passcode: t19ibC https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79948476862?pwd=alnFnHoD8CXXjF5XClox5arfn84o0V.1 ]]> active textbook bups/english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_advanced/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_student_s_book.pdf bups/english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_advanced/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_student_s_book.pdf pg 163 ex 1 C listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_advanced/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd01/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd01_10.mp3 T / Cl How would you feel if you had a dead-end job: would you stay or leave? ✓ depends on serious alternative offers → internal work conditions also matter If your hobby was more fulling than your job, would you consider trying to make a career out of your hobby instead? 〆might be a dead-end job because it often lacks career ladder perspectives 〆monetising your hobby might make you hate it if you have to strike too many compromises Do you know anyone who has a tedious job but may find it fulfilling? ✓ a metro conductor might enjoy their work because of responsibilities given pg 163 ex 2 A vocab pg 163 ex 2 B listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_advanced/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd01/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd01_11.mp3 T / Cl Do people who have been put on a fast track really deserve it? 〆sometimes it is a sign of nepotism How long do you think you'll be able to move up the career ladder? ✓ often depends on age → having a family might slow down career development Have you been job-hunting out of curiosity? ✓ browsing offers to keep in line with industry standards → show whether you need to upskill to remain competitive pg 163 ex 2 C vocab T / Cl Once you retire, would you like some zero-hours | casual contracts as a freelance consultant? ✓ helps making a transition to full-time retirement ✓ more flexible than part-time contract 〆need being available at a moment's notice = on call work Which can be temporary [laid off | redundant]? ✓ laid off In practice, which are more useful [skills | qualifications]? ✓ skills = what you can do - abilities pg 163 ex 3 A vocab pg 163 ex 3 b listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_advanced/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd01/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd01_12.mp3 ]]> active textbook english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_advanced/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd01/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd01_15.mp3 pg 11 ex 3 B C speaking T / Cl Would you be ready to consider a very tedious job if it were well-paid? ✓ if you need the money... pg 11 ex 3 D speaking ]]> compassionate leave = time that you are allowed to be away from work because sb in your family is ill/sick or has died, or for other personal reasons zero-hours | casual contract = type of employment contract in United Kingdom labour law, between an employer and an employee whereby the employer is not obliged to provide any minimum number of working hours to the employee; such contracts are usually for 'piece work' or 'on call' work, for example for interpreters nepotism = (disapproving) giving unfair advantages to your own family if you are in a position of power, especially by giving them jobs monotonous /məˈnɔtnəs/ tedious /ˈti:djəs/ fulfilling /ful'filiŋ/ 20240911 18:10-19:30 2 active A job for life? 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 Advanced Unit 1 A We are family pg 162 vocab bank Personality Unit 1 B A job for life? pg 10 ex 2 A B reading 25 jobs before she was 25 English File 4th edition Advanced (course book)

Zoom meeting details RRWC group 5 - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 799 4847 6862 Passcode: t19ibC https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79948476862?pwd=alnFnHoD8CXXjF5XClox5arfn84o0V.1 ]]> active wip textbook pg 162 ex 1 B listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_advanced/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd01/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd01_05.mp3 pg 162 ex 2 A vocab pg 162 ex 2 B listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_advanced/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd01/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd01_06.mp3 pg 162 ex 3 A vocab pg 162 ex 3 B listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_advanced/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd01/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd01_07.mp3 T / Cl Have you ever had a cold fish as manager? What were they like? How did you get on? ✓ arguably quite conscientious but perhaps a bit of a control freak too 〆lacked leadership 〆looked rather full of themselves (i.e. him or herself) 〆was never the soul of the party 〆was not a soft touch to get a day off pg 162 activation → recycle new expressions in breakout rooms ]]> active textbook ✓ probably not ✓ professional mobility is expected in today's society → more exciting to be challenged by new people & environments Is the quote by Roosevelt still relevant today? ✓ pioneer example of lifelong learning → quite relevant, perhaps even more in the days of AI ✓ professions don't really depend on accumulating data any more → show critical thinking & learn as you go pg 10 ex 1 A vocab T / Cl What aspects of your job do you find rewarding? ✓ working with people and not just making money ✓ work-life balance ✓ playing a role in society (corporate social responsibility) = giving a reward, especially by making you feel satisfied that you have done something important or useful, or done something well pg 10 ex 1 B vocab set for homework pg 163 vocab bank Work T / Cl What features are most important to you in a job? ✓ working remotely | on-site ✓ interacting with people → social life makes work more attractive pg 10 ex 1 C speaking Lexical material: Bucket list T / Cl Why is important to have a bucket list? What's in yours? ✓ keeps you motivated ✓ makes you curious & proactive pg 10 ex 2 A B reading 25 jobs before she was 25 Lexical material: Job shadowing pg 11 ex 2 C D listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_advanced/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd01/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd01_13.mp3 T / Cl Have you got any experience in job shadowing? What are the advantages of such practice? ✓ gain first-hand experience ✓ provides insight → helps making career choices and/or changes Lexical material: Portfolio career pg 11 ex 2 E listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_advanced/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd01/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd01_14.mp3 T / Cl Would you like to have a portfolio career? ✓ more challenging & exciting → depends on networking skills → improve people skills pg 11 ex 2 F speaking ]]> conscientious = taking care to do things carefully and correctly steady = (of a person) sensible; who can be relied on sympathetic = kind to sb who is hurt or sad; showing that you understand and care about their problems; not friendly or nice as in many other languages deep down = in reality, in spite of appearance; opposite of on the surface trusting = tending to believe that other people are good, sincere, honest, etc insecure = not confident about yourself or your relationships with other people heart of gold = incredibly kind ot everyone down to earth = very sensible and practical cold fish = unfriendly and never showing emotions real pain in the neck = annoying soft touch = easy to persuade quick temper = who gets angry very easily full of oneself = interested only in yourself wouldn't hurt a fly = very gentle person to never lift a finger = to rest, be inactive, expect others to do everything life and soul of the party = great at telling jokes and making people laugh to come across as = to be perceived in a certain way; make a certain impression sought after = wanted by many people, because it is of very good quality or difficult to get or to find to struggle = to try hard; to fight snowflake = person who is too sensitive to criticism and easily upset bucket list = list of things people want to do in their lifetime job shadowing = type of on-the-job training that allows an interested employee to follow and closely observe another employee performing the role. This type of learning is usually used to onboard new employees into an organization or into a new role cold-calling = practice of telephoning sb that you do not know, in order to sell them sth to shear = to cut the wool off a sheep portfolio career = portfolio career includes different job titles and roles across various sectors. You might be a graphic designer who also offers a web design service and creates brochures. Additionally, you might offer an unrelated service, such as calligraphy. Embraces having several job titles, often simultaneously, to generate multiple income sources. You might have a main full-time paid job but freelance on the side. You might mix a part-time job with a side hustle or run your own start-up / passion project in your spare time conscientious /ˌkɔnʃɪˈenʃəs/ 20240904 18:10-19:30 2 active Describing your personality 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 Advanced Unit 1 A We are family pg 142 grammar bank 1 A ex A B C pg 8 ex 6 E reading pg 9 reading What's your personality pg 9 ex G speaking → pg 106 communication english_file_4th_edition_advanced_student_s_book_unit01.pdf

Zoom meeting details RRWC group 5 - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 799 4847 6862 Passcode: t19ibC https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79948476862?pwd=alnFnHoD8CXXjF5XClox5arfn84o0V.1 ]]> English File 4th edition C1 active textbook ✓ being affectionate ✓ being patient (...) Should a good parent and/or partner be ambitious? ✓ probably yes, but not bossy pg 8 ex 4 A B vocab Functional language: Softening the way you describe someone's personality T / Cl How can you make the following less strong? He's a trouble-maker He's a bit of a trouble-maker ✓ a bit of a ✓ quite a → noun e.g. He's a bit of a pain in the neck ✓ rather ✓ a little → adjective e.g. She's a little bossy set for homework pg 8 ex 4 C vocab pg 162 vocab bank Personality ]]> wip active textbook pg 162 ex 1 B listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_advanced/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd01/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd01_05.mp3 pg 162 ex 2 A vocab pg 162 ex 2 B listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_advanced/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd01/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd01_06.mp3 pg 162 ex 3 A vocab pg 162 ex 3 B listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_advanced/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd01/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd01_07.mp3 T / Cl Have you ever had a cold fish as manager? What were they like? How did you get on? ✓ arguably quite conscientious but perhaps a bit of a control freak too 〆lacked leadership 〆looked rather full of themselves (i.e. him or herself) 〆was never the soul of the party 〆was not a soft touch to get a day off pg 162 activation → recycle new expressions in breakout rooms ]]> active textbook pg 8 ex 5 D listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_advanced/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd01/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd01_05.mp3 pg 8 ex 5 E F pronunciation ]]> active textbook pg 8 ex 6 B writing Lexical material: Phrasal verbs pg 8 ex 6 C D vocab pg 8 ex 6 E reading pg 9 reading What's your personality pg 9 ex F reading pg 9 ex G speaking → pg 106 communication ]]> to have it out with someone = to attempt to resolve a dispute or misunderstanding by confronting someone and engaging in a frank discussion or argument; to talk openly about sth to be having someone on = (intransitive) to play a joke on someone to have had it = to have had enough of sb/sth to have it in for sb = to not like sb and be unpleasant to them to have got it in oneself (~ to do sth) = to feel capable of doing sth to have a (real) laugh = to enjoy oneself affectionate = showing caring feelings and love for sb outgoing = liking to meet other people, enjoying their company and being friendly towards them sensitive = (to sth) aware of and able to understand other people and their feelings; easily offended or upset bossy = (disapproving) always telling people what to do moody = having moods that change quickly and often; bad-tempered or upset, often for no particular reason stubborn = (often disapproving) determined not to change your opinion or attitude stingy = (informal) not given or giving willingly; not generous, especially with money head-on = in which people express strong views and deal with sth in a direct way gut feeling = instinctive reaction, intuition white lie = harmless or small lie, especially one that you tell to avoid hurting sb to your personality ]]> stingy /ˈstɪndʒɪ/ 20240828 18:10-19:30 2 active Half agreeing & politely disagreeing 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 Advanced Unit 1 A We are family pg 9 reading What's your personality → pg 106 communication english_file_4th_edition_advanced_student_s_book_unit01.pdf

Zoom meeting details RRWC group 5 - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 799 4847 6862 Passcode: t19ibC https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79948476862?pwd=alnFnHoD8CXXjF5XClox5arfn84o0V.1 ]]> English File 4th edition C1 active textbook ✓ many revolutions prove so pg 7 ex 1 D E vocab pg 7 ex 2 A speaking T / Cl Is a successful career incompatible with a good work life balance and a happy family? 〆workaholics aren't able to spend time with their families 〆people who work hard & play hard have little time for & interest in trivial play with children pg 7 ex 2 B speaking Functional language: Half-agreeing and politely disagreeing T / Cl Your family are the people who care about you, not necessarily your relatives. Do you agree? Why / why not? ✓ I agree up to a point... pg 7 ex 2 C listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_advanced/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd01/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd01_03.mp3 pg 7 ex 2 D listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_advanced/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd01/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd01_04.mp3 pg 7 ex 2 E speaking → practise expressions ]]> 20211003-2135 Have something done active wip grammar subject + auxiliary/modal verb + object + past participle Is the agent (hairdresser) important? 〆 no → arrangement for a different person to do sth for us ✓ I have my hair cut every month by ♣my neighbour who is a butcher subject + auxiliary/modal verb + object + past participle + preposition + agent ♣ my neighbour who is a butcher = agent A hotel manager asks the customer: Will you [have served your breakfast | have your breakfast served] in your room? ✓ will you have your breakfast served = arrangement for a different person to do sth for us ... or will you have it downstairs? [arrangement | request] ≠ arrangement ✓ request, order ]]> active textbook ✓ I don't have pg 7 ex 3 A B grammar set for homework pg 142 grammar bank 1 A ex A B C pg 7 ex 3 C speaking ]]> conclusively disproved = completely and finally proved wrong ill-fated = not lucky and ending sadly, especially in death or failure damning = critical of sb/sth; suggesting that sb is guilty in the dead of night = the middle of the night trait = particular quality in your personality 20240821 18:10-19:30 2 active Case study - role play | We are family Case study - role play We are family By the end of this session you will have studied How can you improve talent retention in public administration, private companies... to preserve the economy's production & services capacities? Prepare 2 role plays to conclude the case study role play #1 → imagine a situation where both parties are eager to achieve a win-win outcome e.g. both parties agree the government should grant subsidies in the private sector to attract labour to regions with little remunerated wages role play #2 → imagine a situation where one party is more demanding, the negotiation is more challenging, parties disagree on what to do next e.g. one party believes the government cannot afford to compensate the private sector financially for the lack of human resources target language → use vocab from the article published by Bloomerberg studied in class previously → use data from graphs published by Bloomerberg studied in class previously smartphone or tablet device

Zoom meeting details RRWC group 5 - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 799 4847 6862 Passcode: t19ibC https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79948476862?pwd=alnFnHoD8CXXjF5XClox5arfn84o0V.1 ]]> 1 Role play active role_play How can you improve talent retention in public administration, private companies... to preserve the economy's production & services capacities? → recycle new expressions and language. You are eager to achieve a win-win outcome. ✓ the government should grant subsidies in the private sector ✓ take the example of & expand the scheme to attract doctors' in little populated areas You are looking forward to reach a win-win outcome as soon as possible. ✓ the government should attract labour to regions with little remunerated wages 〆we shouldn't pursue an unbalanced economic policy only in favour of the defence sector 2 Role play active role_play How can you improve talent retention in public administration, private companies... to preserve the economy's production & services capacities? → recycle new expressions and language. The negotiation is challenging, you are accommodating & trying to agree on what to do next. ✓ the government should grant subsidies in the private sector to attract labour to regions with little remunerated wages 〆can't only support the defence sector ✓ put in place a snake in the tunnel mechanism to control inflation? You are demanding, you disagree with your partner on what to do next. 〆the government cannot afford to compensate the private sector financially for the lack of human resources 〆people must tighten their belt & contribute to the national effort at any cost 〆the budget has to put up with forthcoming burdens 〆Russia lacks other sources of investment! active textbook English File 4th edition C1 active textbook ✓ people with whom you should feel safe ✓ relationships which can influence you or which you may have some influence on → emotional ties are more important than blood pg 6 ex 1 A speaking pg 6 ex 1 B C listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_advanced/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd01/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd01_02.mp3 T / Cl What do you understand by this quotation from Anna Karenina by L.Tolstoy? Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way. ✓ there are many reasons for having an unhappy family → no unhappy life is easier or worse than another = all tragic stories are painful ]]> touching = causing feelings of pity or sympathy; making you feel emotional assassination = wilful killing, by a sudden, secret, or planned attack, of a person—especially if prominent or important stroke = sudden serious illness when a blood vessel (= tube) in the brain bursts or is blocked, which can cause death or the loss of the ability to move or to speak clearly would never ~~grown~~ grow up ]]> 20240814 18:10-19:30 2 active Case study - reading (Russia’s war fuels a wage spiral that threatens army recruitment) Can access to the property ladder improve talent retention in state-owned companies? By the end of this session you will have studied Zoom meeting details RRWC group 5 - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 799 4847 6862 Passcode: t19ibC https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79948476862?pwd=alnFnHoD8CXXjF5XClox5arfn84o0V.1 ]]> 3 Russia’s war fuels a wage spiral that threatens army recruitment 20240807 hw20240814_n1 pix/icons8-reading-100_white.png https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-01-24/russia-s-war-fuels-a-wage-spiral-that-threatens-army-recruitment Read the excerpt. → answer the questions]]> 4 Data analysis 20240807 hw20240814_n2 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png 3 Russia’s war fuels a wage spiral that threatens army recruitment active wip 20240807 hw20240814_n1 edit_short_reading_floating prep_short_reading_floating pix/icons8-reading-100_white.png How long will civilian wages outpace military pay for fighting in Ukraine? Can the Kremlin avoid another call-up ahead of March elections? https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-01-24/russia-s-war-fuels-a-wage-spiral-that-threatens-army-recruitment Read the excerpt. → answer the questions]]> Is the acute deficit of workers only due to the war in Ukraine? ✓ according to the article - yes, but not only... 〆demographic trough in the active population 〆economic growth in certain sectors (defence industry) & large scale infrastructure projects 〆over-supply of white collar workers 〆low levels of productivity → replenish human resources regardless of the conflict in Ukraine trough = antonym of peak; period of time when the level of sth is low, especially a time when a business or the economy is not growing Who will win the race of increased salaries? At what cost? ✓ poor people rather than the middle class will benefit from this situation 〆overheating of the economy 〆high inflation How different is today's labour shortage from the past? ✓ steadily increasing ✓ now most acute in the defence & administration sectors ✓ migration workers unwilling and/or unable to satisfy new needs Why could the Russian government take the risk of resting on targeted mobilization? ✓ remuneration now less attractive than in the early days of the war = rise military wages at the cost of inflation? → weigh mobilisation against stability How may scarcity of workers impact Russian economy’s potential growth? 〆no competition or exchange of skills among local & international workers 〆highly-skilled professionals seek better opportunities abroad (brain drain) → little innovation & growth in new technologies 〆compound impact of sanctions limiting transfer of technology Where are Russian authorities seeking alternative workforce from? ✓ Kenya ✓ North Korea ✓ Cuba ✓ convicts sentenced to forced labour Why is the new Russian labour market reality threatening? 〆war fuels a wage spiral → threatens army recruitment 〆doesn't appeal to highly-skilled migrant labour force → endangers manufacturing & activities relying on low-skilled labour Russia’s war fuels a wage spiral that threatens army recruitment Russia’s war fuels a wage spiral that threatens army recruitment Bloomberg News 20240124 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-01-24/russia-s-war-fuels-a-wage-spiral-that-threatens-army-recruitment

acute = very serious or severe posh = elegant and expensive ignite = to start to burn replenish (with sth) = (formal) to make sth full again by replacing what has been used lucrative = producing a large amount of money; making a large profit regain = to get back sth you no longer have, especially an ability or a quality vie = (formal) to compete strongly with sb in order to obtain or achieve sth plunge = to move or make sb/sth move suddenly forwards and/or downwards; to decrease suddenly and quickly out-sized = larger than normal for its kind scarcity = if there is a scarcity of sth, there is not enough of it and it is difficult to obtain it; shortage drag on = to last unnecessarily long lean = to rest on or against sth for support opinion poll = inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people exodus = situation in which many people leave a place at the same time exacerbated = sth made worse, especially a disease or problem strain = pressure on sb/sth because they have too much to do or manage, or sth very difficult to deal with

4 Data analysis 20240807 hw20240814_n2 active edit_ol_qa prep_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png visual

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-08-05/russia-s-oil-tax-revenue-jumped-by-more-than-50-last-month

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-08-05/russia-s-oil-tax-revenue-jumped-by-more-than-50-last-month → prepare 3-5 questions & answers (follow the sample questions given in Pre-reading (data analysis) 2 above) ]]> What sectors are experiencing a significant shortage of workers in Russia due to the ongoing war in Ukraine? ✓ The sectors experiencing a significant shortage of workers include metal refineries, public administration, defense, and various civilian roles such as couriers and security guards. What was the unemployment rate in Russia as of December, and how does it relate to the current labor market? As of December, Russia's unemployment rate was at a historical low of 2.9%. This low unemployment rate, coupled with a significant demand for workers (recorded at 2.3 million), has intensified the labor shortage, making it challenging for employers to find qualified personnel. What kind of blue-collars workers had the most significant wage growth in 2023? ✓ truck drivers What do employment figures suggest? What are the consequences? ✓ little or no employment = historical low → demand for products & services greater than supply 5 Follow-up active edit_ol_qa prep_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png What could prevent traditionally loyal, life-long employees of state-owned companies from resigning for a better paid job? Can access to the property ladder improve talent retention in state-owned companies? What could be the impact of such massive desertion on the Russian economy? ✓ shortage of low-skilled manpower ✓ disruption in primary & secondary sectors ✓ inflation How can you improve employee retention in state companies? ✓ increase salaries to align with new expectations ✓ focus on social measures e.g. convince board members to provide employees with access to the property ladder → help obtaining mortgages ✓ guarantee long-life employment How can we attract migrant labour from India & other emerging economies to substitute for Russian low-skilled volunteering in military operations for a better remuneration? ✓ facilitate administrative procedures of work permit delivery ✓ take into consideration the fluctuating exchange rate of the rouble to remain competitive ✓ offer perks (e.g. medical package, free accommodation, cheap cantine...) acute = very serious or severe posh = elegant and expensive to ignite = to start to burn to replenish (with sth) = (formal) to make sth full again by replacing what has been used lucrative = producing a large amount of money; making a large profit to regain = to get back sth you no longer have, especially an ability or a quality to vie (with sb) (for sth) = (formal) to compete strongly with sb in order to obtain or achieve sth to plunge = to move or make sb/sth move suddenly forwards and/or downwards; to decrease suddenly and quickly out-sized = larger than normal for its kind scarcity = if there is a scarcity of sth, there is not enough of it and it is difficult to obtain it; shortage to drag on = to last unnecessarily long to lean on against / on sth = to rest on or against sth for support opinion poll = inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people exodus = situation in which many people leave a place at the same time to exacerbate = to make sth worse, especially a disease or problem strain = pressure on sb/sth because they have too much to do or manage, or sth very difficult to deal with trough = antonym of peak; period of time when the level of sth is low, especially a time when a business or the economy is not growing vie /vaɪ/ exacerbate /eksˈæsə:beɪt/ 20240807 18:10-19:30 2 active Case study - stages development By the end of this session you will have studied Zoom meeting details RRWC group 5 - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 799 4847 6862 Passcode: t19ibC https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79948476862?pwd=alnFnHoD8CXXjF5XClox5arfn84o0V.1 ]]> 1 Case study - stages development 20240717 hw20240724 pix/icons8-treadmill-100_white.png → complete qs 6 begun in breakout rooms (Anna & Tatyana!) → refine language with AI stage 2 @ Marina & Sergey → role play the case study by Anna & Tatyana Why do blue collars leave their jobs at Russian railways? https://disk.yandex.ru/i/EDcqK1xAZDq9jg @ Anna & Tatyana → role play the case study by Marina & Sergey Atlantes Carriers' Universal Container Revolutionizes Car Transportation from China to Russia https://disk.yandex.ru/i/cSbIJxu29P7AfA ]]> 1 Case study - stages development 20240717 hw20240724 active prep_ol_qa edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-treadmill-100_white.png Are you able to collaborate with partners remotely in a foreign language? Can you communicate effectively your ideas & put them down succinctly? Are you fluent enough to conduct a professional meeting? → complete qs 6 begun in breakout rooms (Anna & Tatyana!) → refine language with AI stage 2 @ Marina & Sergey → role play the case study by Anna & Tatyana Why do blue collars leave their jobs at Russian railways? https://disk.yandex.ru/i/EDcqK1xAZDq9jg @ Anna & Tatyana → role play the case study by Marina & Sergey Atlantes Carriers' Universal Container Revolutionizes Car Transportation from China to Russia https://disk.yandex.ru/i/cSbIJxu29P7AfA ]]> 2-3 lead-in questions → introduce the topic by breaking it down into smaller aspects → progressively build a complete picture pre-reading / listening (authentic materials) 5-8 follow-up questions for candidates → any additional follow-up questions i.e. not included in the reading / listening stage but relevant to the narrative role play(s) → create different versions e.g. negotiation with a positive outcome e.g. negotiation with a challenging partner optional extra reading / listening → any additional authentic / fictional materials for case development decision-making meeting feedback → compare case outcome with original solution / fictional consultant / suggested answer 1 Lead in active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png What are the causes of resignation at Russian Railways? Why do 'blue collars' leave their jobs at Russian Railways? How to attract labour forces to our company? 2 Pre-reading (data analysis) active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png visual

https://sr2022.rzd.ru/en/social-aspect/employee-development/staff-structure-turnover → answer the questions.]]> What do the shares of staff's education at Russian Railways suggest? ✓ approximately 2/3rds of staff are little educated → mostly menial tasks menial = not skilled or important, and often boring or badly paid What age groups are most likely to leave Russian Railways? How can this jeopardise core activities? ✓ under 35 years → running & maintenance of trains depends mostly on age groups likely to be attracted by better paid jobs Why can the percentage of blue collars explain how Russian Railways core activities are affected? ✓ blue collars account for almost 64% of personnel → their resignation even in small numbers will directly impact the company's operations 3 Russia’s war fuels a wage spiral that threatens army recruitment active wip 20240807 hw20240814_n1 prep_short_reading_floating edit_short_reading_floating pix/icons8-reading-100_white.png How long will civilian wages outpace military pay for fighting in Ukraine? Can the Kremlin avoid another call-up ahead of March elections? https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-01-24/russia-s-war-fuels-a-wage-spiral-that-threatens-army-recruitment Read the excerpt. → answer the questions]]> Is the acute deficit of workers only due to the war in Ukraine? Who will win the race of increased salaries? At what cost? How different is today's labour shortage from the past? Why could the Russian government take the risk of resting on targeted mobilization? How may scarcity of workers impact Russian economy’s potential growth? Where are Russian authorities seeking alternative workforce from? ✓ Kenya ✓ North Korea ✓ Cuba ✓ convicts sentenced to forced labour Why is the Russian new labour market reality threatening? 〆war fuels a wage spiral → threatens army recruitment → endangers manufacturing & activities relying on low-skilled labour Russia’s war fuels a wage spiral that threatens army recruitment Russia’s war fuels a wage spiral that threatens army recruitment Bloomberg News 20240124 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-01-24/russia-s-war-fuels-a-wage-spiral-that-threatens-army-recruitment

4 Data analysis 20240807 hw20240814_n2 active prep_ol_qa edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png visual

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-08-05/russia-s-oil-tax-revenue-jumped-by-more-than-50-last-month

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-08-05/russia-s-oil-tax-revenue-jumped-by-more-than-50-last-month → prepare 3-5 questions & answers (follow the sample questions given in Pre-reading (data analysis) 2 above) ]]> acute = very serious or severe posh = elegant and expensive to ignite = to start to burn to replenish (with sth) = (formal) to make sth full again by replacing what has been used lucrative = producing a large amount of money; making a large profit to regain = to get back sth you no longer have, especially an ability or a quality to vie /vaɪ/ (with sb) (for sth) = (formal) to compete strongly with sb in order to obtain or achieve sth to plunge = to move or make sb/sth move suddenly forwards and/or downwards; to decrease suddenly and quickly out-sized = larger than normal for its kind scarcity = if there is a scarcity of sth, there is not enough of it and it is difficult to obtain it; shortage to drag on = to last unnecessarily long to lean on against / on sth = to rest on or against sth for support opinion poll = inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people exodus = situation in which many people leave a place at the same time to exacerbate = to make sth worse, especially a disease or problem strain = pressure on sb/sth because they have too much to do or manage, or sth very difficult to deal with exacerbate /eksˈæsə:beɪt/ 20240731 18:10-19:30 2 active Restructuring in state agencies By the end of this session you will have studied Zoom meeting details RRWC group 5 - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 799 4847 6862 Passcode: t19ibC https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79948476862?pwd=alnFnHoD8CXXjF5XClox5arfn84o0V.1 ]]> 1 Case study - stages development 20240717 hw20240724 pix/icons8-treadmill-100_white.png → complete qs 6 begun in breakout rooms (Anna & Tatyana!) → refine language with AI stage 2 @ Marina & Sergey → role play the case study by Anna & Tatyana Why do blue collars leave their jobs at Russian railways? https://disk.yandex.ru/i/EDcqK1xAZDq9jg @ Anna & Tatyana → role play the case study by Marina & Sergey Atlantes Carriers' Universal Container Revolutionizes Car Transportation from China to Russia https://disk.yandex.ru/i/cSbIJxu29P7AfA ]]> active textbook 20240724 18:10-19:30 2 active Case study - draft By the end of this session you will have studied Zoom meeting details RRWC group 5 - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 799 4847 6862 Passcode: t19ibC https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79948476862?pwd=alnFnHoD8CXXjF5XClox5arfn84o0V.1 ]]> 1 Case study - draft 20240717 hw20240724 pix/icons8-treadmill-100_white.png 1 Case study - draft 20240717 hw20240724 active edit_ol_qa prep_ol_qa pix/icons8-treadmill-100_white.png Are you fluent enough to conduct a professional meeting? • vocab • grammar • functional language = linguistic competencies • language awareness • cultural differences = cross-cultural communication • collaboration (team playing) • critical thinking • leadership development = business skills (...) ]]> • what is the background? • who are the parties/stakeholders? • where does the action take place? • optional unexpected narrative development (narrative twist) (...) ]]> ✓ preliminary meeting / information meeting / decision-making meeting ✓ seminar / webinar ✓ presentation ✓ sales pitch / elevator pitch ✓ negotiation ✓ performance appraisal ✓ coaching / mentoring • financial vs ethical concerns • profitable vs socially responsible decisions • financially viable vs environmentally sustainable solutions (...) ]]> ✓ head a conflictual meeting ✓ deliver a presentation / pitch ✓ negotiate a discount / volumes / deadlines ✓ provide feedback before lay-off • press release • on-line article • podcast • bar charts, pie charts, line graphs... • e-mail / phone call audio transcript • presentation materials • video news report (...) ]]> • sales rep / manager of an SME • multinational project leader • legal consultant • venture capitalist • business angel • local government authorities • NGO (...) ]]> • 2-3 lead-in questions • pre-reading / listening (authentic materials) • 5-8 prep questions for candidates • role play(s) • optional extra reading / listening (authentic / fictional materials) for case development • decision-making • feedback (compare case outcome with original solution / fictional consultant / suggested answer) (...) ]]> 1 Case study - stages development 20240717 hw20240724 active prep_ol_qa edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-treadmill-100_white.png Are you able to collaborate with partners remotely in a foreign language? Can you communicate effectively your ideas & put them down succinctly? Are you fluent enough to conduct a professional meeting? → complete qs 6 begun in breakout rooms (Anna & Tatyana!) → refine language with AI stage 2 @ Marina & Sergey → role play the case study by Anna & Tatyana Why do blue collars leave their jobs at Russian railways? https://disk.yandex.ru/i/EDcqK1xAZDq9jg @ Anna & Tatyana → role play the case study by Marina & Sergey Atlantes Carriers' Universal Container Revolutionizes Car Transportation from China to Russia https://disk.yandex.ru/i/cSbIJxu29P7AfA ]]> 2-3 lead-in questions → introduce the topic by breaking it down into smaller aspects → progressively build a complete picture pre-reading / listening (authentic materials) 5-8 follow-up questions for candidates → any additional follow-up questions i.e. not included in the reading / listening stage but relevant to the narrative role play(s) → create different versions e.g. negotiation with a positive outcome e.g. negotiation with a challenging partner optional extra reading / listening → any additional authentic / fictional materials for case development decision-making meeting feedback → compare case outcome with original solution / fictional consultant / suggested answer for of such professionals ]]> wagon /'wægən/ 20240717 18:10-19:30 2 active WRI | Review of stylistic & grammatical mistakes in writing (3/3) | Partnership building meetings How to refine a pitch with AI | Role play #1 (sales pitch) By the end of this session you will have studied Quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w → deadline Friday 20240621 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version)

Zoom meeting details RRWC group 5 - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 799 4847 6862 Passcode: t19ibC https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79948476862?pwd=alnFnHoD8CXXjF5XClox5arfn84o0V.1 ]]> 3 pix/icons8-microscope-100_white.png Stylistic & grammatical mistakes 20240710 hw20240717 3 pix/icons8-microscope-100_white.png Stylistic & grammatical mistakes 20240710 hw20240717 active wip xml_multi_dd_row 17 10 left such as 'as good or better than'. Avoid words like 'in the case, in many cases, certainly...' Don't confuse 'compare to' (focus on similarities)
with 'compare with' (focus on differences) If 'consider' = believe to be
→ consider without 'as'
If 'consider' = think of, look at
→ consider as Don't end a list introduced by such as, for example... by 'etc', especially with persons. ]]> 1 2 3 4 5;6 7 Skip redundant words. 〆The question as to whether this is relevant doesn't matter. ✓ Relevance doesn't matter Avoid uneducated phrases such as 'as good or better than'. 〆My sales pitch is as good or better than his. ✓ My sales pitch is as good as his, or better. ✓ My sales pitch is as good, if not better. Avoid words like 'in the case, in many cases, certainly...' 〆It has rarely been the case that any bug in the software has been found. ✓ Few bugs in the software have been found. Don't confuse 'compare with' (focus on differences) with 'compare to' (focus on similarities) 〆You can't compare the climate in Russia to the climate in Italy, but we may compare it to the one in Canada. ✓ You can't compare the climate in Russia with the climate in Italy, but we may compare it to the one in Canada. If 'consider' = believe to be → consider without 'as' If 'consider' = think of, look at → consider as 〆I consider the new manager as completely incompetent! ✓ I consider the new manager completely incompetent! 〆In this SWOT analysis we should consider our competitor a threat and an opportunity. ✓ In this SWOT analysis we should consider our competitor as a threat and as an opportunity. Don't end a list introduced by such as, for example... by 'etc', especially with persons. 〆They recruited developers, testers, technical writers, etc ✓ They recruited developers, testers, technical writers, to name but a few ]]> 1 Role play (with a risk-averse partner) active role_play Recycle new expressions and language. → practise the sales pitch structure → practise Cialdini's principles of persuasion Sales pitch rhetorical question / hook / quote self-introduction name of your company target customer & needs brief description main benefits differences from competition USP(s) (unique selling point) your request / call for action anticipated questions promise 5 principles of influence by Robert Cialdini reciprocity authority consistency likeability social proof (unity) ]]> You want to increase your portfolio by attracting new partners. → convince your partner to sign an exclusivity agreement with you You are a careful, conservative businessperson. You don't like taking risks. You are now only considering penetrating new markets. → ask diagnostic questions What is the expected return on investment (ROI)? Why would I want to enter your market? Why wouldn't competition be better equipped than you are? What can you do to ensure you have a greater reach than competitors? If I work only with you, will you always provide all support I may need? Will I depend exclusively on your channel of distribution during a limited period of time? When will the exclusivity agreement end? Is their a risk of anyone stealing my product? What due diligence can you provide? Have you got a road map? 2 Role play (with a demanding partner) active wip role_play Recycle new expressions and language. → practise the sales pitch structure → practise Cialdini's principles of persuasion Sales pitch rhetorical question / hook / quote self-introduction name of your company target customer & needs brief description main benefits differences from competition USP(s) (unique selling point) your request / call for action anticipated questions promise 5 principles of influence by Robert Cialdini reciprocity authority consistency likeability social proof (unity) ]]> You want to increase your portfolio by attracting new partners. → convince your partner to sign an exclusivity agreement with you You are a self-confident & successful entrepreneur. You already have an alternative offer from the competition. You are very demanding: push the limits. OK, so what's the bottom line? What don't you pitch some business angels instead of me? All right, so - come on, spill the beans! Have you go the assets to corner the market? Is there still a need for such a product? What are your USPs? Why would I pay a commission for your services when I can probably do all this myself? Have you got some contingency plans in the event a client claims a refund? Have you got any SMART objectives? 1 Case study - draft 20240717 hw20240724 active prep_ol_qa edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-treadmill-100_white.png Are you fluent enough to conduct a professional meeting? • vocab • grammar • functional language = linguistic competencies • language awareness • cultural differences = cross-cultural communication • collaboration (team playing) • critical thinking • leadership development = business skills (...) ]]> • what is the background? • who are the parties/stakeholders? • where does the action take place? • optional unexpected narrative development (narrative twist) (...) ]]> ✓ preliminary meeting / information meeting / decision-making meeting ✓ seminar / webinar ✓ presentation ✓ sales pitch / elevator pitch ✓ negotiation ✓ performance appraisal ✓ coaching / mentoring • financial vs ethical concerns • profitable vs socially responsible decisions • financially viable vs environmentally sustainable solutions (...) ]]> ✓ head a conflictual meeting ✓ deliver a presentation / pitch ✓ negotiate a discount / volumes / deadlines ✓ provide feedback before lay-off • press release • on-line article • podcast • bar charts, pie charts, line graphs... • e-mail / phone call audio transcript • presentation materials • video news report (...) ]]> • sales rep / manager of an SME • multinational project leader • legal consultant • venture capitalist • business angel • local government authorities • NGO (...) ]]> • 2-3 lead-in questions • pre-reading / listening (authentic materials) • 5-8 prep questions for candidates • role play(s) • optional extra reading / listening (authentic / fictional materials) for case development • decision-making • feedback (compare case outcome with original solution / fictional consultant / suggested answer) (...) ]]> ROI = return on investment, ratio between net income and investment. A high ROI means the investment's gains compare favourably to its cost. As a performance measure, ROI is used to evaluate the efficiency of an investment or to compare the efficiencies of several different investments to equip = to provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose reach = limit to which sb/sth has the power or influence to do sth to corner the market (in sth) = to get control of the trade in a particular type of goods diligence = quality of working carefully and with a lot of effort; прилежание, усердие, старание, тщательность, старательность due diligence = action that is considered reasonable for people to be expected to take in order to keep themselves or others and their property safe; detailed examination of a company and its financial records, done before becoming involved in a business arrangement with it; фр. дилижанс liable = legally responsible for paying the cost of sth road map = detailed plan or explanation to guide you in setting standards or determining a course of action bottom line = result, conclusion to spill the beans = to tell people secret information tangible | intangible assets = person or thing that is valuable or useful to sb/sth; thing of value, especially property, that a person or company owns, which can be used or sold to pay debts; актив contingency plan = plan devised for an outcome other than in the usual (expected) plan; often used for risk management when an exceptional risk that, though unlikely, would have catastrophic consequences SMART = specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, time-bound (about objectives) to delude sb / yourself (into doing sth) = to make sb believe sth that is not true to nag = to keep complaining to sb about their behaviour or keep asking them to do sth; to worry or irritate you continuously rigorous = done carefully and with a lot of attention to detail scorn (for sb/sth) = strong feeling that sb/sth is stupid or not good enough, usually shown by the way you speak; contempt ringleader = (disapproving) a person who leads others in crime or in causing trouble commonly well known that... All your specialists are in abroad ]]> 20240710 18:10-19:30 2 active WRI | Negative & limiting adverbials (with inversion) | Review of stylistic & grammatical mistakes in writing (2/3) By the end of this session you will have studied print

Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Grammar and vocabulary for CAE and Proficiency by Longman pg 118 pg 119 ex 1 2 3 4 grammar_and_vocabulary_for_CAE_and_proficiency_Longman_Side_Wellman_pg118-119_inversion_after_negative_adverbs_w_key.pdf @ Tatiana

Quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w → deadline Friday 20240621 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version)

Watch out After 'not until', 'only when' and 'only after' the inversion is in the main clause Which is more logical? 1) I read a book only after I have read its review 2) I read its review only after I have read the book ✓ 1) Which is the main clause? 1) I read a book (only after) 2) I have read its review ✓ 1) (only after) 2) I have read its review = restrictive condition Where is the inversion in the following sentence: clause 1) or clause 2)? 1) I read a book (only after) 2) I have read its review 〆Only after ~~have I read~~(2) its review | ~~I read~~ a book ✓ Only after I have read its review | do I read (1) a book = limiting adverbial w/o inversion | main clause with inversion ]]> active textbook limiting adverbials mindmap

]]> 20191010-1219 Inversion after limiting adverbials active review wip active textbook pg 119 ex 1 2 3 4 grammar_and_vocabulary_for_CAE_and_proficiency_Longman_Side_Wellman_pg118-119_inversion_after_negative_adverbs_w_key.pdf Feedback ]]> 2 pix/icons8-microscope-100_white.png Stylistic & grammatical mistakes 20240703 hw20240710 active wip xml_multi_dd_row 17 14 left 1 2;3 4 5 6;7 Use the same tense in descriptions to avoid confusion. 〆Since a mistake has been made, the manager was trying to understand who had made it. ✓ Since a mistake (was | had been) made, the manager was trying to understand who (had ) made it. Backshift one tense in reported speech unless you want to emphasise the situation is still true. 〆The team lead asked staff members if they have read the report. (Have you read the report?) ✓ The team lead asked staff members if they had read the report. (present perfect → past perfect) 〆Despite apparent sell-out, the salesperson confirmed goods were still available at the warehouse. ✓ Despite apparent sell-out, the salesperson confirmed goods are still available at the warehouse. Prefer a phrase or clause at the beginning to avoid separating the subject from the verb. 〆The CEO, in his annual report to shareholders, provides a detailed breakdown of dividends. ✓ In his annual report to shareholders, the CEO provides a detailed breakdown of dividends. Use a relative pronoun and its clause after the noun it defines 〆There is a design flaw in the product, which is rather costly. (costly → product OR design flaw?) ✓ In the product there is a design flaw which|that is rather costly. (which | that = relative pronoun in a defining clause, no comma) Keep correlative conjunctions grammatically balanced 〆It was both a time-consuming webinar and quite irrelevant to us. ✓ The webinar was both time-consuming and quite irrelevant to us. 〆The KPIs are not only to sell more but also that we have to improve quality. ✓ The KPIs are not only to sell more but also to improve quality. --> ]]>