kasperskygroup204 y22kasperskygroup204 20260422 152 84 2 90 39 icons8-reading-100.png half year test Prepare for half-year test (the url will be available here later) vocab pre teach functional language grammar focus smartphone or tablet device listening Download onto your phone or tablet and listen carefully. ~/bups/bup_vet_books_cds_dvds$ ls */*/*selection* | grep passive ## Outlook (ext.duncan.potter@ef.com) → use firefox w/ latest login login: ext.duncan.potter@ef.com password: use microsoft authenticator on android enter code from chrome on laptop into android app confirm w/ pin 1333 ## teams 〆 off-line linux version lacks window sharing... https://www.microsoft.com/en-ww/microsoft-teams/log-in → use chrome login: duncanpotter@yandex.ru passwd: 99nacnud ### sound sharing → same workaround as skype pulseaudio recording → skype: input from → (was Built in audio) change to Monitor Built in audio ### break out rooms https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nq2pbPtMZGk #### Outlook Calendar → join meeting #### Breakout rooms Teams main menu → top right → Breakout Rooms (preview) right pane → ... menu (rename / move people around...) OR top right ... menu → recreate rooms right pane → Start rooms → attendees get pulled automatically #### If attendee is late Breakout room preview → Assign participants (name of late attendee) → assign SS to room #### How to join a room Organiser → choose room → ... → join room #### How to leave a room top right, red 'Leave' → click middle top right 'Resume' to come back to main meeting room #### Make an announcement to / across all rooms Breakout rooms (preview) ... → make an announcement right pane → Close rooms ### Create and manage breakout rooms during class meetings https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/create-and-manage-breakout-rooms-during-class-meetings-18b340cd-1106-4fa5-a852-5676614f7e7d Organizing a meeting with breakout rooms is currently only available in the Teams for Education desktop app for Windows or Mac. (...) For educators Before you get started, make sure you have the desktop app (...) You can create meetings in any version of Teams, but you'll need Teams for Windows or Mac to create breakout rooms for your students. Students can join from any version of Teams. ### Anna Alekseeva The students have access to our online school and their KPI is to complete not less than 1 unit per month (4 lessons) and to attend at least 1 individual class. Their teacher's comment: We have mostly worked through all the Level 14 EF book units. Their speaking is very good but they really struggle with conditionals. We have reviewed them before but they really need more work on them.Especially mixed conditionals. Alyona can be quite shy but her English is very good. Kirill reads and writes very well, but his speaking and listening needs practice. Iskander, is on level 15 and is doing wonderfully. We'll have 2 more new students, who are going to attend a trial class: Alexander Shindin and Dmitry Fidelman Пожалуйста, обратите внимание, что при расчете удержаний мы учитываем только те пропуски, о которых вы заблаговременно предупреждаете (достаточно короткого письма на настоящий электронный адрес). В связи с тем, что уровень группы - advanced, то компенсация от ЛК - 0%. attendance sheet https://disk.yandex.ru/i/nZJaBCRC15VJtg RedShield vpn Her 2013 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Her_(2013_film) ]]> xml sbook_plugins/wordlist_generated_from_xml_clog_sbook_for_sbook_session.inc Kaspersky Lab Group #204 Kirill Gonkov kirill.gonkov@kaspersky.com 13 yrs w/ KL Vera Ermolich technical support engineer 2024 - 26yo vera.ermolich@kaspersky.com Elizaveta Andreychenko elizaveta.andreychenko@kaspersky.com y25eandreychenko intellectual property Arina Romanova HR executive search intern → screening research candidates hiring managers preparing offers identify best practices at competitors CTO level executives Philippines India Veronika Tikhonova veronika.tikhonova@kaspersky.com university of foreign languages formal education as a teacher PR manager 3 yrs at KL 20260429 10:10-11:30 2 tbc Presenting research data By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Business Partner C1 Unit 5.2 Persuasion pg 51 ex 6 7 grammar Business Partner C1 coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/t6c-ezh-gbz-7bc/join (just in case we couldn't log into Vznaniya or experienced problems with audio...) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 790 6481 2277 Passcode: WwX2fj https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79064812277?pwd=3Nv2CIFcL3WEleMHgwLVAKb6inDjHU.1 ]]> Business Partner C1 Unit 5.3 Presenting research data 58 Discussing research findings active textbook What is more useful when delivering a presentation: paraphrasing information to make sure your audience gets the big picture, or drawing attention to the most important facts? ✓ drawing attention to particular aspects can help avoiding information glut → provide additional data only for support to possible questions ✓ paraphrasing bullet points is rather relevant during the introduction & conclusion → make sure the audience fully understands the narrative progression & consequences = getting the big picture → don't confuse presentations with detailed reports pg 52 ex 1 lead in T / Cl Shouldn't readers interested in lifestyles be more interested in sports? 〆greater numbers keen on society, entertainment & technology What can you tell from the reading habits? ✓ mostly from their phone → probably while commuting What do attention time & geographic data show? ✓ well-read, intellectual people keen on society & technology → probably 30-50 yr old age group ✓ almost half of readers are outside the UK → contents appeal to an international & well educated audience = white collars with internal aspirations ✓ should be more willing to pay for a subscription What does the reader poll suggest? ✓ qs 3 suggests readers don't really know what could improve the magazine ✓ qs 1 & 2 confirm readers are usually satisfied pg 52 ex 2 reading Presenting and discussing research findings T / Cl Does reader engagement data suggest they should introduce a membership subscription service? 〆probably not very conclusive pg 53 ex 3 A role play student A student B pg 53 ex 3 B C speaking ]]> 57 Presenting research data active textbook Should decisions based on a presentation be data informed or data driven? ✓ probably data informed → interpreting data can be challenging e.g. is 26% of readers willing to subscribe a positive or negative piece of information? = not significant if you take data informed decisions 〆data driven decisions should be unquestionable - 26% is not enough Functional language: Presenting research data pg 53 ex 4 video business_partner/business_partner_c1/business_partner_c1_video_files/business_partner_c1_video_u5_l3_5.3.1.mp4 set for homework pg 53 ex 5 vocab T / Cl Does AI fare well with your decision-making process? 〆risks churning out half-baked solutions ✓ increases the odds of overlooking details → may feel bland and anonymous if not refined by a human pg 53 ex 6 A B speaking ]]> 56 to resonate (with sb/sth) = to remind sb of sth; to be similar to what sb thinks or believes to fare = to be successful/unsuccessful in a particular situation the odds = degree to which sth is likely to happen to churn out = (informal, often disapproving) to produce sth quickly and in large amounts bland = with little colour, excitement or interest; without anything to attract attention 55 20260422 10:10-11:30 2 active Pre trial claims in commercial procedures By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Business Partner C1 Unit 5.2 Persuasion pg 51 ex 6 7 grammar Business Partner C1 coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/t6c-ezh-gbz-7bc/join (just in case we couldn't log into Vznaniya or experienced problems with audio...) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 790 6481 2277 Passcode: WwX2fj https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79064812277?pwd=3Nv2CIFcL3WEleMHgwLVAKb6inDjHU.1 ]]> C1 Legal English 54 Pre trial claims active textbook How would you deal with a customer complaint that involves a 3rd party selling your product? T / Cl How would you deal with a customer complaint that involves a 3rd party selling your product? ✓ request a copy of the confirmation e-mail of the purchase made by the customer ✓ double-check your product card hasn't been altered by the intermediary reseller What are the possible alternatives to a pre trial claim? 1) in the absence of an e-mail confirming purchase at the reseller ✓ dismiss the dispute for lack of evidence 2) if terms & conditions of your product have been altered in the e-mail confirming purchase at the reseller ✓ hold reseller responsible for contractual failure / misunderstanding 〆probably dismiss enforcing the reseller to cover the cost as little practical ✓ consider giving the customer a free license (for an extra year only!) as a commercial gesture 3) if terms & conditions of your product comply with your product card ✓ update product card to avoid any future ambiguity ✓ give a free license T / Cl Key Characteristics of a pre trial claims Goal: To reach a settlement without the expense and time of a trial. Evidence Gathering: Both sides share information, known as discovery. Timing: Occurs after a dispute arises but before the formal trial begins T / Cl Usage Examples & Contexts of pre trial claims Commercial Disputes: A mandatory demand letter (pre-trial claim) served to a party before filing a lawsuit in commercial courts, often required for contract disputes. Pre-Trial Motions: Formal requests made by attorneys to a judge before a trial, such as a Motion to Dismiss for lack of jurisdiction or a Motion in Limine to exclude evidence. Pre-Trial Conferences: Meetings held between attorneys and a judge to set trial dates, finalize witness lists, and discuss settlement. Discovery: The process of exchanging information, documents, and witness statements between parties before a criminal or civil trial ]]> 53 power of attorney = power of attorney (POA) is a legal document that grants one person (the "agent" or "attorney-in-fact") the authority to act on behalf of another (the "principal") regarding financial, business, or health-related matters. It is essential for incapacity planning and managing affairs during absence. Common types include general, limited, and durable (lasting) POAs pre-trial claim = formal, often mandatory, preliminary step or demand made by one party against another before launching a lawsuit, aimed at resolving disputes through negotiation. It acts as a final attempt to reach a settlement, exchanging crucial evidence and narrowing issues to avoid full litigation 52 for many times He manages some tens a few dozens of people If it would be was | were cheaper ]]> 20260415 10:10-11:30 2 active Participle clauses By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Business Partner C1 Unit 5.2 Persuasion pg 51 ex 5 grammar Business Partner C1 coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/t6c-ezh-gbz-7bc/join (just in case we couldn't log into Vznaniya or experienced problems with audio...) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 790 6481 2277 Passcode: WwX2fj https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79064812277?pwd=3Nv2CIFcL3WEleMHgwLVAKb6inDjHU.1 ]]> Business Partner C1 Unit 5.2 Persuasion 51 20200122-1907 Participle clauses active grammar 50 20190418-1837 Drill: Participle clauses active review grammar_participle_clauses_selection_b2_03.csv 49 Grammar: Participle clauses active textbook set for homework pg 51 ex 7 grammar pg 51 ex 8 A B speaking ]]> 48 time-pressed = in a hurry, under immense time pressure, or having very little time remaining to complete a task drawing on = using one's experience, talents, or skills as a resource to concede = to admit that sth is true, logical, etc; to give sth away, especially unwillingly; to allow sb to have sth to debunk = to show that an idea, a belief, etc. is false; to show that sth is not as good as people think it is herd instinct = natural tendency in people or animals to behave or think like other people or animals inventory = written list of all the objects, furniture, etc. in a particular building; stock cash cow = part of a business that always makes a profit and that provides money for the rest of the business 47 20260408 10:10-11:30 2 active Persuasion By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Business Partner C1 Unit 5.2 Persuasion pg 50 ex 2 3 reading pg 50 Advice for time-pressed executives Business Partner C1 coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/t6c-ezh-gbz-7bc/join (just in case we couldn't log into Vznaniya or experienced problems with audio...) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 790 6481 2277 Passcode: WwX2fj https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79064812277?pwd=3Nv2CIFcL3WEleMHgwLVAKb6inDjHU.1 ]]> Business Partner C1 Unit 5.2 Persuasion 46 Advice for time-pressed executives active textbook What will persuade you to purchase a product: the fact that it has positive reviews or learning that other people buy it? 〆be wary of the herd instinct 〆a product for the masses isn't necessarily what you want → focus on reviews by experts pg 50 ex 1 lead in pg 50 ex 2 3 reading pg 50 Advice for time-pressed executives T / Cl Do you believe in small big: small changes that spark big influence (by R.Cialdini)? ✓ rather universal principles ✓ should be taken for granted ]]> 45 time-pressed = in a hurry, under immense time pressure, or having very little time remaining to complete a task drawing on = using one's experience, talents, or skills as a resource to concede = to admit that sth is true, logical, etc; to give sth away, especially unwillingly; to allow sb to have sth to debunk = to show that an idea, a belief, etc. is false; to show that sth is not as good as people think it is herd instinct = natural tendency in people or animals to behave or think like other people or animals inventory = written list of all the objects, furniture, etc. in a particular building; stock cash cow = part of a business that always makes a profit and that provides money for the rest of the business 44 20260401 10:10-11:30 2 active Planning a marketing campaign Persuasion By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Business Partner C1 Unit 5.1 Marketing strategies pg 49 ex 5 6 7 vocab Business Partner C1 coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/t6c-ezh-gbz-7bc/join (just in case we couldn't log into Vznaniya or experienced problems with audio...) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 790 6481 2277 Passcode: WwX2fj https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79064812277?pwd=3Nv2CIFcL3WEleMHgwLVAKb6inDjHU.1 ]]> Business Partner C1 Unit 5 Customer engagement Unit 5.1 Marketing strategies 43 Planning a marketing campaign active textbook What will influence your purchasing decision: on-line research or a sales person's pitch at the point of sale? ✓ feedback or a new perspective on your initial choice → look for confirmation of your gut feeling pg 49 ex 8 speaking Functional language: Planning a marketing campaign pg 49 ex 9 A speaking pg 49 ex 9 B C presentation ]]> 42 decoy = thing or a person that is used to trick sb into doing what you want them to do; going where you want them to go, etc; animal or a bird, or a model of one, that attracts other animals or birds, especially so that they can be shot by people who are hunting them decoy effect (in marketing) = cognitive bias where consumers change their preference between two options when a third, "dominated" option (the decoy) is introduced. This strategy pushes buyers toward a more expensive, target option by making it look like a significantly better value compared to the inferior, mid-tier, or overpriced decoy to get one over on sb = to outsmart to buy into = to accept an idea trick up one's sleeve = secret plans or ideas to tap into = to make use of a source of energy, knowledge, etc. that already exists; (BrE, informal) to persuade sb to give you sth, especially money legal standing | locus standi = legal right or capacity of a party to bring a lawsuit or initiate legal proceedings in court. It requires the plaintiff to demonstrate a direct, tangible stake—a "sufficient connection to and harm from the law or action challenged"—to ensure only genuine disputes are adjudicated well-versed = having a lot of knowledge about something more than meets the eye = more difficult to understand or involves more things than you thought at the beginning 41 20260325 10:10-11:30 2 active Marketing strategies By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Business Partner C1 Unit 5.1 Marketing strategies pg 49 ex 6 vocab Business Partner C1 coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/t6c-ezh-gbz-7bc/join (just in case we couldn't log into Vznaniya or experienced problems with audio...) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 790 6481 2277 Passcode: WwX2fj https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79064812277?pwd=3Nv2CIFcL3WEleMHgwLVAKb6inDjHU.1 ]]> Business Partner C1 Unit 5 Customer engagement Unit 5.1 Marketing strategies 40 Marketing strategies active textbook What is more important in marketing: the product or the customer? ✓ the customer → be customer centric ✓ customer loyalty is essential to survive in a disruptive market pg 48 ex 1 lead in pg 48 ex 2 A speaking pg 48 ex 2 B video business_partner/business_partner_c1/business_partner_c1_video_files/business_partner_c1_video_u5_l1_5.1.1_ME_l.mp4 pg 48 ex 3 video T / Cl Are you easily tricked by the decoy effect? decoy effect (in marketing) = cognitive bias where consumers change their preference between two options when a third, "dominated" option (the decoy) is introduced. This strategy pushes buyers toward a more expensive, target option by making it look like a significantly better value compared to the inferior, mid-tier, or overpriced decoy pg 48 ex 4 speaking Lexical material: Influencing customer behaviour T / Cl Have you ever been under the impression of being misled, or wholeheartedly invited, when shopping? ✓ tourist trap in Italy or Turkey (...) Are you more inclined to buy a product if it has been recommended to you by a friend? ✓ provided it is reasonably priced... pg 48 ex 5 vocab pg 49 ex 6 vocab set for homework pg 49 ex 7 vocab ]]> 39 decoy = thing or a person that is used to trick sb into doing what you want them to do; going where you want them to go, etc; animal or a bird, or a model of one, that attracts other animals or birds, especially so that they can be shot by people who are hunting them decoy effect (in marketing) = cognitive bias where consumers change their preference between two options when a third, "dominated" option (the decoy) is introduced. This strategy pushes buyers toward a more expensive, target option by making it look like a significantly better value compared to the inferior, mid-tier, or overpriced decoy to get one over on sb = to outsmart to buy into = to accept an idea trick up one's sleeve = secret plans or ideas to tap into = to make use of a source of energy, knowledge, etc. that already exists; (BrE, informal) to persuade sb to give you sth, especially money legal standing | locus standi = legal right or capacity of a party to bring a lawsuit or initiate legal proceedings in court. It requires the plaintiff to demonstrate a direct, tangible stake—a "sufficient connection to and harm from the law or action challenged"—to ensure only genuine disputes are adjudicated well-versed = having a lot of knowledge about something more than meets the eye = more difficult to understand or involves more things than you thought at the beginning 38 20260318 10:10-11:30 2 active Supply chain choices By the end of this session you will have studied This is why we need to... = grammatically correct ↔ That's why we need to... = grammatically correct & idiomatic → spoken ↔ This is the reason why we need to... = grammatically correct & idiomatic → spoken ! not recommended for writing because redundant use of words smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Business Partner C1 Unit 4 Disruptors Unit 4.5 Supply chain choices pg 46 ex 2 reading pg 139 Report: Choice of supplier for the Central America region Business Partner C1 coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/t6c-ezh-gbz-7bc/join (just in case we couldn't log into Vznaniya or experienced problems with audio...) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 790 6481 2277 Passcode: WwX2fj https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79064812277?pwd=3Nv2CIFcL3WEleMHgwLVAKb6inDjHU.1 ]]> Business Partner C1 Unit 4.5 Supply chain choices 37 Supply chain management active textbook Has SCM (supply chain management) become easier or more challenging thanks to globalisation? ✓ globalisation provides more competitive opportunities 〆some markets may call for more localised products → need to find suppliers able to move away from a mass production model ✓ demonstrate scalability & customisation options for various customers pg 46 ex 1 lead in pg 46 ex 2 reading pg 139 Report: Choice of supplier for the Central America region T / Cl Why - in a business report - would you give recommendations after the introduction and not just at the end, after the conclusion? ✓ tell them what you're going to tell them ✓ tell them ✓ tell them what you told them = typical linear active discourse structure ✓ reminiscent of BLUF = bottom line up first - communication practice common in the military and professional settings that places the main point, conclusion, or recommendation at the very beginning of an email, report, or conversation, rather than burying it at the end. This improves efficiency by allowing readers to grasp the key takeaway immediately ✓ reminiscent of the Minto Pyramid = effective communication tool to quickly and clearly communicate complex issues to busy business executives. Developed in 1987 by Barbara Minto, a McKinsey consultant, and is used not only by McKinsey but by most top consulting firms Lexical material: Report structure, linking expressions, building an argument T / Cl What is more appropriate in deploying a business solution: [suggestion | recommendation]? ✓ recommendation = official advice given to someone, especially about what to do → follows up feedback gathered after rolling out the initial product ✓|〆suggestion = idea, plan or possibility that someone mentions → perhaps more appropriate for brainstorming during the early stages of a product development What is more relevant in a report: [proposal | recommendation]? How does it depend on the stage you are at? 〆proposal could be perceived as too firm & restrictive in early business stages = plan or suggestion which is made formally to an official person or group ✓ recommendation → remain open to achieve a consensus ✓ proposal should come after the recommendation and NOT before → report > recommendation > proposal pg 46 ex 3 4 vocab T / Cl What sounds more professional: a balanced or categorical view? ✓ balanced view → use measured language ! more relevant to negotiations than reports... 〆don't use too much measured language in a report - may feel vague e.g. largely, generally, to some extent → should be based on facts rather than estimates Conclusion: ✓ do use facts & figures 〆don't overload recommendations with data pg 46 ex 5 A reading pg 140 New supplier for SE Asia assembly plant pg 46 ex 5 B C writing → practise linking expressions, building an argument, measured language ]]> 36 bottleneck = narrow or busy section of road where the traffic often slows down and stops; anything that slows down development or progress, particularly in business or industry to future-proof = to make (a product or system) unlikely to become obsolete or fail in the future sole = unique JIT (just in time) ~ manufacturing = lean, "demand-pull" production strategy where materials are ordered and received only as needed for production, rather than stockpiled. Developed by Toyota in the 1950s, this method minimizes waste, reduces inventory storage costs, and improves efficiency by aligning manufacturing directly with customer demand BLUF = bottom line up first - communication practice common in the military and professional settings that places the main point, conclusion, or recommendation at the very beginning of an email, report, or conversation, rather than burying it at the end. This improves efficiency by allowing readers to grasp the key takeaway immediately Minto Pyramid = effective communication tool to quickly and clearly communicate complex issues to busy business executives. Developed in 1987 by Barbara Minto, a McKinsey consultant, and is used not only by McKinsey but by most top consulting firms 35 Caesar /ˈsi:zə/ lettuce /ˈletɪs/ 20260311 10:10-11:30 2 active Reflecting on change By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Business Partner C1 Unit 4 Disruptors Unit 4.4 Reporting and planning pg 45 ex 5 A vocab Unit 4.5 Supply chain choices pg 46 ex 2 reading pg 139 Report: Choice of supplier for the Central America region Business Partner C1 coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/t6c-ezh-gbz-7bc/join (just in case we couldn't log into Vznaniya or experienced problems with audio...) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 790 6481 2277 Passcode: WwX2fj https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79064812277?pwd=3Nv2CIFcL3WEleMHgwLVAKb6inDjHU.1 ]]> Business Partner C1 Unit 4.4 Reporting and planning 34 1 pix/icons8-microscope-100_white.png Stylistic & grammatical mistakes active 3 xml_multi_dd_row 29 12 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 ]]> 33 Communicating about change active textbook What is more relevant when breaking out bad news: communication or motivation? business_partner/business_partner_c1/business_partner_c1_coursebook_audio_files/business_partner_c1_coursebook_audio_CB_4_01.mp3 T / Cl What is more relevant when breaking out bad news: communication or motivation? ✓ communication > motivation pg 44 ex 3 B speaking pg 44 ex 4 A listening business_partner/business_partner_c1/business_partner_c1_coursebook_audio_files/business_partner_c1_coursebook_audio_CB_4_02.mp3 T / Cl What should you stress when explaining changes? ✓ focus on how roles will change 〆don't spend too much time on regrets about job cuts pg 44 ex 4 B speaking ]]> 32 Reflecting on change active textbook With hindsight, would you have done anything differently in your job? ✓ focus more on AI opportunities ✓ invest in lifelong learning schemes Lexical material: Reflecting on change pg 45 ex 5 A B vocab pg 45 ex 6 A reading Consulting for the future pg 45 ex 6 B C role play → recycle questions → ask follow-up questions ]]> 31 resilient = able to feel better quickly after sth unpleasant such as shock, injury, etc to bite the bullet = to decide to do something difficult or unpleasant that one has been putting off or hesitating over to settle = to put an end to an argument or a disagreement; to decide or arrange sth finally; to make a place your permanent home; to make your permanent home in a country or an area as colonists; to make yourself or sb else comfortable in a new position; to put sth carefully in a position so that it does not move; to become or make sb/sth become calm or relaxed, come to rest; ~ (on / over sth) to fall from above and come to rest on sth; to stay for some time on sth; to sink slowly down, to make sth do this leaseholder = person who pays the owner of a piece of land or a building in order to be able to use it hindsight = understanding that you have of a situation only after it has happened and that means you would have done things differently FOBO /ˈfəʊ bəʊ/ = abbreviation for “fear of becoming obsolete”: a worried feeling that you may lose your job because your role can be done by AI boutique hotel = small, stylish and fashionable hotel that is not part of a chain 30 20260304 10:10-11:30 2 active Reporting and planning By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Business Partner C1 Unit 4 Disruptors Unit 4.4 Reporting and planning pg 44 ex 1 B reading The change curve concept Business Partner C1 coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/t6c-ezh-gbz-7bc/join (just in case we couldn't log into Vznaniya or experienced problems with audio...) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 790 6481 2277 Passcode: WwX2fj https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79064812277?pwd=3Nv2CIFcL3WEleMHgwLVAKb6inDjHU.1 ]]> Business Partner C1 Unit 4.3 Finding solutions 29 Developing ideas active textbook How can you build on others' ideas? ✓ use 'and' rather than 'but' pg 43 ex 4 video business_partner/business_partner_c1/business_partner_c1_video_files/business_partner_c1_video_u4_l3_4.3.1.mp4 pg 43 ex 5 vocab pg 43 ex 6 A B speaking ]]> 28 to go off-topic = to start to talk about sth that is not connected with the main point of what you are saying to defer = to delay sth until a later time left brain type = logical, analytical, orderly. The theory suggests that people who are left-brain dominant do well in careers that involve linear thinking, math, and verbal information. This includes careers such as accountant, scientist, or computer programmer right brain type = creative, emotional, intuitive. More likely imaginative and innovative thinkers, often drawn to fields where they can express themselves freely and help others vulnerable = weak and easily hurt physically or emotionally to level off = to become even crowd sourcing = practice of obtaining information or input into a task or project by enlisting the services of a large number of people, either paid or unpaid, typically via the internet hard / soft paywall = arrangement whereby access is restricted to users who have paid to subscribe to the site; sot paywall offers some free content and/or access to a limited number of articles crunch time = important and often unpleasant situation or piece of information; (especially AmE) a situation in which there is suddenly not enough of sth, especially money to tap into = to make use of a source of energy, knowledge, etc. that already exists to pitch in = to join in and help with an activity, by doing some of the work or by giving money, advice, etc off the wall (AmEn) = eccentric, unconventional to lag behind = to move or develop slowly or more slowly than other people, organizations, etc to plough (~ money into) = to turn over growing crops, grass, etc. with a plough and mix them into the soil to improve its quality; to put money made as profit back into a business in order to improve it tier = row or layer of sth that has several rows or layers placed one above the other; one of several levels in an organization or a system to throw up = to produce questions, problems, ideas, results... Business Partner C1 Unit 4.4 Reporting and planning 27 The change curve concept active textbook Are you resilient? How do you react to changes? ✓ need to bite the bullet♣ a couple of times to become resilient♠... ♣ to bite the bullet = to decide to do something difficult or unpleasant that one has been putting off or hesitating over ♠ resilient = able to feel better quickly after sth unpleasant such as shock, injury, etc pg 44 ex 1 A lead in pg 44 ex 1 B reading The change curve concept pg 44 ex 1 C speaking pg 44 ex 2 speaking pg 44 ex 3 A listening business_partner/business_partner_c1/business_partner_c1_coursebook_audio_files/business_partner_c1_coursebook_audio_CB_4_01.mp3 ]]> 26 resilient = able to feel better quickly after sth unpleasant such as shock, injury, etc to bite the bullet = to decide to do something difficult or unpleasant that one has been putting off or hesitating over to settle = to put an end to an argument or a disagreement; to decide or arrange sth finally; to make a place your permanent home; to make your permanent home in a country or an area as colonists; to make yourself or sb else comfortable in a new position; to put sth carefully in a position so that it does not move; to become or make sb/sth become calm or relaxed, come to rest; ~ (on / over sth) to fall from above and come to rest on sth; to stay for some time on sth; to sink slowly down, to make sth do this leaseholder = person who pays the owner of a piece of land or a building in order to be able to use it hindsight = understanding that you have of a situation only after it has happened and that means you would have done things differently FOBO /ˈfəʊ bəʊ/ = abbreviation for “fear of becoming obsolete”: a worried feeling that you may lose your job because your role can be done by AI boutique hotel = small, stylish and fashionable hotel that is not part of a chain 25 desk board James pinned stuck the post-it notes on the board They can suggest offer you another job in the same company ]]> 20260225 10:10-11:30 2 active Finding solutions By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Business Partner C1 Unit 4 Disruptors pg 41 ex 6 7 A grammar pg 42 ex 2 reading pg 42 Developing a more sustainable business model Business Partner C1 coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/t6c-ezh-gbz-7bc/join (just in case we couldn't log into Vznaniya or experienced problems with audio...) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 790 6481 2277 Passcode: WwX2fj https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79064812277?pwd=3Nv2CIFcL3WEleMHgwLVAKb6inDjHU.1 ]]> Business Partner C1 Unit 4.3 Finding solutions 24 Brainstorming active textbook How do you make sure brainstorming is effective? ✓ don't ignore any fanciful ideas ✓ let everyone participate ✓ distinguish thinking outside the box from going off-topic (...) Functional language: Brainstorming pg 42 ex 1 A lead in pg 42 ex 1 B lead in → pg 127 brainstorming guidelines T / Cl To what extent do you believe brainstorming should be inclusive? ✓ make sure both left and right brain types of people participate pg 42 ex 2 reading pg 42 Developing a more sustainable business model pg 43 ex 3 A B roleplay → practise functional language from pg 41 ex 6 grammar Had we... I wish I wonder if... If only... Let us... Speculating for a moment... Supposing... Were we to develop... pg 129 student A pg 131 student B pg 133 student C ]]> 23 to go off-topic = to start to talk about sth that is not connected with the main point of what you are saying to defer = to delay sth until a later time left brain type = logical, analytical, orderly. The theory suggests that people who are left-brain dominant do well in careers that involve linear thinking, math, and verbal information. This includes careers such as accountant, scientist, or computer programmer right brain type = creative, emotional, intuitive. More likely imaginative and innovative thinkers, often drawn to fields where they can express themselves freely and help others vulnerable = weak and easily hurt physically or emotionally to level off = to become even crowd sourcing = practice of obtaining information or input into a task or project by enlisting the services of a large number of people, either paid or unpaid, typically via the internet hard / soft paywall = arrangement whereby access is restricted to users who have paid to subscribe to the site; sot paywall offers some free content and/or access to a limited number of articles crunch time = important and often unpleasant situation or piece of information; (especially AmE) a situation in which there is suddenly not enough of sth, especially money to tap into = to make use of a source of energy, knowledge, etc. that already exists to pitch in = to join in and help with an activity, by doing some of the work or by giving money, advice, etc off the wall (AmEn) = eccentric, unconventional to lag behind = to move or develop slowly or more slowly than other people, organizations, etc to plough (~ money into) = to turn over growing crops, grass, etc. with a plough and mix them into the soil to improve its quality; to put money made as profit back into a business in order to improve it tier = row or layer of sth that has several rows or layers placed one above the other; one of several levels in an organization or a system to throw up = to produce questions, problems, ideas, results... 22 nowadays today's protection algorithms It's vulnerable for to a brute force Listen to every idea If nobody would like will want to pay money, it won't be a profitable event It's difficult to make a concurrent competitive magazine ]]> 20260218 10:10-11:30 2 active Disruptive innovation By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Business Partner C1 Unit 4 Disruptors pg 39 ex 7 vocab pg 40 ex 2 reading pg 41 On the difficulty of defining disruption Business Partner C1 coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/t6c-ezh-gbz-7bc/join (just in case we couldn't log into Vznaniya or experienced problems with audio...) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 790 6481 2277 Passcode: WwX2fj https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79064812277?pwd=3Nv2CIFcL3WEleMHgwLVAKb6inDjHU.1 ]]> Business Partner C1 Unit 4.2 Disruptive innovation 21 On the difficulty of defining disruption active textbook What are the risks of being innovative? 〆can be costly and time consuming 〆fail to meet quality or cost requirements 〆fail to attract enough customers for the product/service → end up wasting resources by developing a product/service that doesn't sell Why do business pride themselves into being 'disruptive'? ✓ popular ✓ synonymous of forward-thinking ✓ breaking the old rules ✓ challenging the established order of business → used as a marketing tool pg 40 ex 1 lead in pg 40 ex 2 reading pg 41 On the difficulty of defining disruption pg 40 ex 3 reading Grammar: Hypothesising pg 41 ex 4 grammar pg 41 ex 5 A B grammar set for homework pg 41 ex 6 grammar pg 41 ex 7 A B writing ]]> 20 to entrench = (sometimes disapproving) to establish sth very firmly so that it is very difficult to change to usher = to be the beginning of sth new or to make sth new begin to plough = to put money made as profit back into a business in order to improve it nimble = (of the mind) able to think and understand quickly complacent /kəmˈpleɪsnt/ = (usually disapproving) too satisfied with yourself or with a situation, so that you do not feel that any change is necessary; showing or feeling complacency smug = (disapproving) looking or feeling too pleased about sth you have done or achieved product roll out = phased or gradual introduction of a new product, feature, or service to the market. It involves releasing the product to limited audiences initially—such as specific regions or user segments—to gather feedback, monitor performance, and manage risk, before expanding to a full-scale launch 19 20260211 10:10-11:30 2 active Products we rely on By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Business Partner C1 Unit 4 Disruptors pg 38 ex 5 vocab pg 39 ex 6 vocab Business Partner C1 coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/t6c-ezh-gbz-7bc/join (just in case we couldn't log into Vznaniya or experienced problems with audio...) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 790 6481 2277 Passcode: WwX2fj https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79064812277?pwd=3Nv2CIFcL3WEleMHgwLVAKb6inDjHU.1 ]]> Business Partner C1 Unit 4.1 Disruptors in business 18 Products we rely on active textbook How stressful is it to stay agile in a changing business landscape? 〆not all companies are born agile e.g. vertical hierarchy in heavy industries → need special organisational structure → train staff to be flexible ✓ take advantage of disruptive technologies to remain competitive e.g. deploy unmanned solutions, possibly thanks to AI Lexical material: Disruptors and disruption pg 38 ex 5 vocab pg 39 ex 6 vocab set for homework pg 39 ex 7 vocab pg 39 ex 8 speaking pg 39 ex 9 A B project Products we rely on pg 39 ex 9 C D project ]]> 17 agile = way of working and refers to a collection of frameworks, principles, and practices designed to help teams deliver value more quickly, collaborate more effectively, and adapt to change with confidence mainstay = person or thing that is the most important part of sth and enables it to exist or be successful lifespan = length of time that sth is likely to live, continue or function to consume = to use resources such as fuel, energy, time, or a product, especially in large amounts to reposition = strategically changing how customers perceive your brand or product in the market, shifting its meaning, target audience, or value proposition to stay relevant, compete better, or capture new opportunities, often through new messaging, features, or pricing, rather than just a new look (rebranding) to inject = to add a particular quality to sth; to give money to an organization, a project, etc. so that it can function viable = that can be done; that will be successful feasible = that is possible and likely to be achieved; practicable 16 falling the fall | collapse of the USSR ]]> 20260204 10:10-11:30 2 active Disruptors By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Business Partner C1 Unit 4 Disruptors Business Partner C1 coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/t6c-ezh-gbz-7bc/join (just in case we couldn't log into Vznaniya or experienced problems with audio...) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 790 6481 2277 Passcode: WwX2fj https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79064812277?pwd=3Nv2CIFcL3WEleMHgwLVAKb6inDjHU.1 ]]> Business Partner C1 Unit 4.1 Disruptors in business 15 Disruption active textbook Do new technologies need to be disruptive to be successful? ✓ should create a new market for goods & services ✓ change rules = be a game changer ≠ not meant to make traditional businesses go bankrupt, though may happen if these don't adapt e.g. e-commerce led to bricks and mortar shops often converting into show rooms Lexical material: Business disruptors pg 38 ex 1 lead in pg 38 ex 2 A B video business_partner/business_partner_c1/business_partner_c1_video_files/business_partner_c1_video_u4_l1_4.1.1_ME_l.mp4 pg 38 ex 3 video business_partner/business_partner_c1/business_partner_c1_video_files/business_partner_c1_video_u4_l1_4.1.1_ME_l.mp4 T / Cl How can you compete with disruptors? ✓ buy a disruptor to use it ✓ invest in a disruptor ✓ create an organisation similar to a disruptor ✓ change (rewire) your own business culture = most challenging How has e-commerce changed the way you go shopping? ✓ consume faster & better pg 38 ex 4 speaking ]]> 14 disruptive = causing problems, noise, etc. so that sth cannot continue normally 13 20260128 10:10-11:30 2 active Revise & check By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English File 4th edition Advanced Unit 3 - 4 Revise & check pg 45 ex A B reading pg 45 We fell in love without speaking English File 4th edition Advanced (course book) vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/t6c-ezh-gbz-7bc/join ]]> English File 4th edition C1 Unit 3 - 4 Revise & check 12 20200512-1723 Relative clauses (that and who) active grammar 11 20240530-1034 Reduced past participle clauses active grammar which | that have been received yesterday must be answered by the end of the day How can you make this long sentence shorter with a reduced participle clause? ✓ E-mails received yesterday must be answered by the end of the day ]]> 10 20240531-1220 Defining vs non-defining clauses active grammar 9 Unit 3 - 4 Revise & check active textbook What do you usually sigh at? ✓ silly comments pg 44 ex A B C grammar pg 44 ex A B C vocab pg 45 ex D vocab T / Cl Would you slam the door of your boss's office? 〆probably not pg 45 ex A B reading pg 45 We fell in love without speaking pg 45 listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_advanced/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd03/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd03_02.mp3 ]]> 8 20260121 10:10-11:30 2 active Evelyn Glennie's career By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English File 4th edition Advanced Unit 4 B The sound of silence pg 43 ex 6 B reading pg 43 Quiet carriages Unit 3 - 4 Revise & check pg 45 ex A B reading pg 45 We fell in love without speaking English File 4th edition Advanced (course book) vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/t6c-ezh-gbz-7bc/join ]]> English File 4th edition C1 4 B The sound of silence 7 Quiet carriages active textbook Are you easily disturbed by noise on trains? ✓ wear ear plugs ✓ use noise-cancelling headphones pg 43 ex 6 A speaking pg 43 ex 6 B reading pg 63 Quiet carriages pg 43 ex 6 C listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_advanced/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd03/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_audio_cd03_01.mp3 pg 42 ex 6 D speaking ]]> 6 Video listening: Evelyn Glennie active textbook Which do you think is more important in being a good communicator, being able to express yourself or being able to listen? Why? ✓ both are relevant = self-confidence & eloquence vs empathy & patience → understanding when to choose which is more important pg 42 ex 7 A B video english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_advanced/english_file_4th_edition_advanced_video_audio_sub/resource/EF4ADC_4B_Evelyn_Glennie.mp4 pg 42 ex 7 C speaking ]]> 5 obnoxious = extremely unpleasant, especially in a way that offends people DIY = (BrE) activity of making, repairing or decorating things in the home yourself, instead of paying sb to do it (abbreviation for 'do it yourself') flip-flops = (AmE also thong) a type of sandal (= open shoe) that has a strap that goes between the big toe and the toe next to it block of flats = large building that is divided into apartments 4 to yourself (to do) ]]> 20260114 10:10-11:30 2 active How being quiet can change your 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 4 B The sound of silence pg 149 ex B grammar pg 42 ex 5 B C reading pg 42 How being quiet can change your life English File 4th edition Advanced (course book) vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/t6c-ezh-gbz-7bc/join ]]> English File 4th edition C1 4 B The sound of silence 3 How being quiet can change your life active textbook When can silence be better than music? ✓ relaxing outdoors ✓ concentrating on a difficult task Lexical material: Peace and quiet pg 42 ex 5 A speaking pg 42 ex 5 B C reading pg 42 How being quiet can change your life T / Cl Would you like to attend any of these silent events? Why / why not? ✓ silent retreats → relax 〆silent dinners = would miss the point of socialising while eating pg 42 ex 5 D vocab pg 42 ex 5 E speaking T / Cl Do you find it difficult to muster up self restraint? What do you do? ✓ you know it is better not to = self-restraint ✓ you need to find the ability to stop yourself from doing it = muster up → go for a walk ]]> 2 hubbub = loud sound made by a lot of people talking at the same time; situation in which there is a lot of noise, excitement and activity to cherish = to love sb/sth very much and want to protect them or it; to keep an idea, a hope or a pleasant feeling in your mind for a long time to break the ice = to do or say something to relieve tension or get conversation going in a strained situation or when strangers meet to strip away = to take away retreat = quiet, private place that you go to in order to get away from your usual life; period of time when sb stops their usual activities and goes to a quiet place for prayer and thought; an organized event when people can do this to embrace = to accept an idea, a proposal, a set of beliefs, etc., especially when it is done with enthusiasm; to include; to hug to muster up = to find as much support, courage, etc. as you can 1 not ever never get over the break-up They ought to hear to have heard by now You really feel yourself like being part of a party ]]>