rrwcgroup5 y18rrwcgroup5 20250702 95 2 49 icons8-reading-100.png quarterly test 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 functional language grammar focus smartphone or tablet device listening Download onto your phone or tablet and listen carefully. directions from entrance 2 left down corridor pass cafeteria on the right lifts on the right 4th floor left down corridor up staircase left down corridor 477a from 477a right downstairs right 490a from 477a turn right down corridor to sofa room 323 room 616 as of 20180801 Hotel Navchalnikov dorog Басманный переулок, 1 Golman Aleksandr 8-903-163-18-71 or 499-262-57-57 advisor to deputy CEO Maya passenger service Tatiana law icons8-reading-100.png :%s/Optional homework/optional homework Optional homework/g quarterly test 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 tbelova y18tbelova belovata@list.ru Давыдов С.В. serhio@yandex.ru Marina Grigorieva grig603@yandex.ru 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 20250702 18:10-19:30 2 active Budget report By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Business Partner C1 Unit 3.5 Budget report pg 36 ex 2 reading → pg 138 Quarterly budget report for the period ending 30th June Business Partner C1 coursebook smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English File 4th edition Advanced Unit 3 A A love-hate relationship pg 26 ex 3 C D reading pg 26-27 Hater app pg 27 ex E reading for detail English File 4th edition Advanced (course book) vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/56o-1tx-ktb-8ep/join ]]> Business Partner C1 Unit 3.5 Budget report Unit 4 Disruptors 147 Quarterly budget reports active textbook How often do you need to write a quarterly budget report? What is the most difficult about it? ✓ reports are increasingly automated hence a less frequent need to generate them ✓ still experiencing difficulty when reconciling the balance sheet ✓ distinguishing minor factors from essential data → sum up & draw conclusions relevant to your audience (whoever they may be...) pg 36 ex 1 lead in pg 36 ex 2 reading → pg 138 Quarterly budget report for the period ending 30th June Lexical material: Writing a budget report T / Cl Prices [rose | raised] as a result of inflation ✓ rose = past participle of 'to rise' → intransitive (i.e. no object after the verb) The company [raises | rises] salaries ✓ raises ♣ salaries = object → transitive pg 36 ex 3 4 vocab T / Cl Why would you not need to give exact figures in your executive summaries? e.g. 'a little, slightly' instead of 'nought point three six percent' 〆too many details can be distracting, pedantic ✓ increase legibility → focus on the big picture ✓ depends on the management culture → some executive summaries should provide guidance for taking decisions → other executive summaries may skip irrelevant findings rather than be vague about their impact T / Cl How can you measure consumer confidence? ✓ variance between sales volume and budgeted = evidence of growth pg 36 ex 5 A task → pg 139 Quarterly budget report for the period ending 30th June set for homework pg 36 ex 5 B C writing → identify minor data & plan omitting them e.g. no disparities in marjeting costs → skip in the report → decide which figures are essential to taking decisions after reading your executive summaries e.g. variance of hardly 2000 out of 80 000 in cost of sales is not significant (~ less 3%) however, may explain gross profit variance of approximately 10.5% → seek additional data to support strategy in Slovakia & economic outlook improving e.g. no evidence available in the table → make sure management don't ignore your recommendations ]]> 146 active textbook 145 to coincide /ˌkəuɪnˈsaɪd/ = to occur at or during the same time; to occupy the same portion of space; (often foll. by with) to be in agreement; to have the same view capital expenditure (CapEx) = money spent on fixed assets e.g. equipment, computers, furniture, vehicles, buildings, land operating expenditure (OpEx) = money spent on normal business operations e.g. salary costs, rent, marketing, insurance cost of sales = raw materials + direct labour costs (blue collar) to offset sth (against sth) = to use one cost, payment or situation in order to cancel or reduce the effect of another to outweigh = to be greater or more important than sth payroll = list of people employed by a company showing the amount of money to be paid to each of them; total amount paid in wages by a company variance = amount by which sth changes or is different from sth else; at ~ (with sb/sth) (formal) disagreeing with or opposing sb/sth 144 20250625 18:10-19:30 2 active Asking questions when negotiating 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 3.4 Exploring options pg 35 ex 4 A reading Business Partner C1 coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/56o-1tx-ktb-8ep/join ]]> 143 Half year test (logs) active wip quarterly_test_logs 142 Passive infinitives to talk about past, present and future events wip quiz matching pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png Negotiations are {=to begin ~being beginning ~begun #grammatically correct but not idiomatic} as soon as a ceasefire has been reached. It was the last presentation ever {=to have been delivered ~to be delivered #grammatically correct but inconsistent with the use of 'ever' ~been delivered} by S.Jobs. The plane is {=to take off ~having taken off ~off taken} today at 4pm the latest. The CEO was {=to explain #it was expected but we don't know if they did ~to have explained #it was expected but they didn't ~explained} massive lay-offs to trade unions before calling a press conference. Sales were {=to have announced #they were expected but didn't because recalling products induced losses =to announce ~announced} excellent quarterly results but the product recall turned things over. 141 Finance and investment wip quiz matching pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png feeling that sth is true even though you do not have any evidence to prove it = {=hunch ~ballpark figure ~level playing field} situation in which different companies, countries, etc. can all compete fairly with each other = {=level playing field ~hunch ~ballpark figure} area or a range within which an amount is likely to be correct or within which sth can be measured = {~level playing field ~hunch =ballpark figure} to obtain sth, especially sth good, as a direct result of sth that you have done = {~put a trade on =reap ~hunch} to use something, especially a characteristic, for your own advantage and usually in an unfair way = {=put a trade on ~reap ~hunch} 140 Personal finance wip quiz matching pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png period of time when prices rise on a financial market = {=bull run ~nest egg ~house money} tendency of people to mentally segregate their financial resources into different categories and being impacted differently when experiencing losses = {=mental accounting ~cash buffer ~house money} gambling term referring to when you've already won money and are now gambling with that = {~mental accounting ~cash buffer =house money} sum of money that you save to use in the future = {=nest egg ~bull run ~house money} emergency fund set aside to cover unexpected expenses or a loss in income = {~nest egg =cash buffer ~house money} 139 Reformulating and clarifying wip quiz matching pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png // failed #CATEGORY: vocab/reformulatingandclarifying/b204 // doesn't keep qs order // [tag: set 1] using very simple language {=in layman's terms ~to dumb something down ~to take sb through} // [tag: set 2] to change the way a conversation develops {=to veer ~in layman's terms ~to take sb through} // [tag: set 3] to explain something to someone {~to get the wrong end of the stick ~to dumb something down =to take sb through} // [tag: set 4] to completely misunderstand a situation {=to get the wrong end of the stick ~to dumb something down ~to take sb through} // [tag: set 5] to explain sth in terms that are too simple for the target audience {~to get the wrong end of the stick =to dumb something down ~to take sb through} 138 Circular economy wip quiz matching pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png visual act of saving things that have been, or are likely to be, damaged or lost, especially in a disaster or an accident {=salvage ~landfill ~linear economy} [html]
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take, make, dispose - meaning taking natural resources, manufacturing something with them and then disposing of them {=linear economy ~salvage ~circular economy} ]]> 137 Blue sky thinking wip quiz matching pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png contrary to the natural inclination or feeling of someone or something {=against the grain ~on the back burner ~off-the-cuff} when something is temporarily not being dealt with or considered, especially because it is not urgent or important {=on the back burner ~to tinker ~off-the-cuff} without preparing ahead of time what you will say or without preparation {=against the grain ~to follow suit =off-the-cuff} to make small changes to sth in order to repair or improve it, especially in a way that may not be helpful {~on the back burner =to tinker ~off-the-cuff} to do what someone else is doing {~on the back burner ~to tinker =to follow suit} 136 Writing wip quiz matching pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png Business Partner C1 Unit 3.4 Exploring options 135 Half year test (logs) active wip quarterly_test_logs test_log_MARINAGRIGORYEVA_half_year_test_rrwcgroup5_20250618.xml test_log_SergeyDavydov_half_year_test_rrwcgroup5_20250618.xml test_log_LisaDemchenko_half_year_test_rrwcgroup5_20250618.xml test_log_TatianaBelova_half_year_test_rrwcgroup5_20250618.xml 134 Eight reasons to ask questions when negotiating active textbook What kind of questions can you ask when negotiating? pg 153 audioscript 3.04 3.05 pg 35 ex 4 B C speaking Functional language: Negotiating a solution to a project resourcing problem T / Cl What kind of questions can you ask when negotiating? ✓ clarify the background of the negotiation e.g. open questions ✓ build rapport e.g. find what interests you have in common ✓ challenge stance to suggest alternatives with tag questions ✓ elicit expectations from your counterpart e.g. closed questions ✓ inquire what items would be easier to negotiate at the beginning (keep more difficult ones for later) ✓ defuse tension by postponing sticky points to avoid a stalemate pg 35 ex 5 A reading Professional context pg 35 ex 5 B C role play practise 8 reasons to ask questions while negotiating → pg 126 student A Sam Birreg → pg 130 student Jean Piaget ]]> 133 to elicit sth (from sb) = to get information or a reaction from sb, often with difficulty 132 to take advantage that is advantageous for both sides | for both of us They are not my personal targets too either ]]> 20250611 18:10-19:30 2 active Exploring options 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 3.4 Exploring options pg 34 ex 2 A reading Negotiating Business Partner C1 coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/56o-1tx-ktb-8ep/join ]]> 131 Quarterly test (logs) active wip quarterly_test_logs 130 Passive infinitives to talk about past, present and future events wip quiz matching pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png Negotiations are {=to begin ~being beginning ~begun #grammatically correct but not idiomatic} as soon as a ceasefire has been reached. It was the last presentation ever {=to have been delivered ~to be delivered #grammatically correct but inconsistent with the use of 'ever' ~been delivered} by S.Jobs. The plane is {=to take off ~having taken off ~off taken} today at 4pm the latest. The CEO was {=to explain #it was expected but we don't know if they did ~to have explained #it was expected but they didn't ~explained} massive lay-offs to trade unions before calling a press conference. Sales were {=to have announced #they were expected but didn't because recalling products induced losses =to announce ~announced} excellent quarterly results but the product recall turned things over. 129 Finance and investment wip quiz matching pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png feeling that sth is true even though you do not have any evidence to prove it = {=hunch ~ballpark figure ~level playing field} situation in which different companies, countries, etc. can all compete fairly with each other = {=level playing field ~hunch ~ballpark figure} area or a range within which an amount is likely to be correct or within which sth can be measured = {~level playing field ~hunch =ballpark figure} to obtain sth, especially sth good, as a direct result of sth that you have done = {~put a trade on =reap ~hunch} to use something, especially a characteristic, for your own advantage and usually in an unfair way = {=put a trade on ~reap ~hunch} 128 Personal finance wip quiz matching pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png period of time when prices rise on a financial market = {=bull run ~nest egg ~house money} tendency of people to mentally segregate their financial resources into different categories and being impacted differently when experiencing losses = {=mental accounting ~cash buffer ~house money} gambling term referring to when you've already won money and are now gambling with that = {~mental accounting ~cash buffer =house money} sum of money that you save to use in the future = {=nest egg ~bull run ~house money} emergency fund set aside to cover unexpected expenses or a loss in income = {~nest egg =cash buffer ~house money} 127 Reformulating and clarifying wip quiz matching pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png // failed #CATEGORY: vocab/reformulatingandclarifying/b204 // doesn't keep qs order // [tag: set 1] using very simple language {=in layman's terms ~to dumb something down ~to take sb through} // [tag: set 2] to change the way a conversation develops {=to veer ~in layman's terms ~to take sb through} // [tag: set 3] to explain something to someone {~to get the wrong end of the stick ~to dumb something down =to take sb through} // [tag: set 4] to completely misunderstand a situation {=to get the wrong end of the stick ~to dumb something down ~to take sb through} // [tag: set 5] to explain sth in terms that are too simple for the target audience {~to get the wrong end of the stick =to dumb something down ~to take sb through} 126 Circular economy wip quiz matching pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png visual act of saving things that have been, or are likely to be, damaged or lost, especially in a disaster or an accident {=salvage ~landfill ~linear economy} [html]
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area of land where large amounts of waste material are buried under the earth {~salvage =landfill ~linear economy} [html]
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commercial strategy to decide of built quality and when goods could become old-fashioned {~chuck ~linear economy =planned obsolescence} [html]
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take, make, dispose - meaning taking natural resources, manufacturing something with them and then disposing of them {=linear economy ~salvage ~circular economy} ]]> 125 Blue sky thinking wip quiz matching pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png contrary to the natural inclination or feeling of someone or something {=against the grain ~on the back burner ~off-the-cuff} when something is temporarily not being dealt with or considered, especially because it is not urgent or important {=on the back burner ~to tinker ~off-the-cuff} without preparing ahead of time what you will say or without preparation {=against the grain ~to follow suit =off-the-cuff} to make small changes to sth in order to repair or improve it, especially in a way that may not be helpful {~on the back burner =to tinker ~off-the-cuff} to do what someone else is doing {~on the back burner ~to tinker =to follow suit} 124 Writing wip quiz matching pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png Business Partner C1 Unit 3.4 Exploring options 123 Negotiating active textbook How often do you actually ask questions when negotiating? Why is it relevant? ✓ to assess the needs of your counterpart ✓ to clarify misunderstandings ✓ to mitigate threats & move past resistance → deal with ambiguity pg 34 ex 1 lead in pg 34 ex 2 A reading Negotiating pg 34 ex 2 B speaking T / Cl In which situations can asking questions be the wrong communication strategy? 〆viewed as too challenging → perceived as an attempt to undermine your interlocutor's credibility 〆experienced as a form of disrespect to seniority who may not always be specialised in a given area (their job is to manage people & take decisions and not to be subject-matter experts) 〆asking too many questions may suggest lack of clarity & preparation → shows how much you don't know = breach of confidentiality pg 34 ex 3 A B listening business_partner/business_partner_c1/business_partner_c1_coursebook_audio_files/business_partner_c1_coursebook_audio_CB_3_04.mp3 pg 34 ex 3 C listening business_partner/business_partner_c1/business_partner_c1_coursebook_audio_files/business_partner_c1_coursebook_audio_CB_3_05.mp3 T / Cl How does Diana address the risk of loss of income? ✓ reduce the scope of the lease ! extend the time frame 〆increase payment terms for year 1 pg 34 ex 3 D speaking ]]> 122 ambiguity = state of having more than one possible meaning; state of being difficult to understand or explain because of involving many different aspects rapport /ræˈpɔ:/ (with sb) | ~ (between A and B) = friendly relationship in which people understand each other very well lease = legal agreement that allows you to use a building, a piece of equipment or some land for a period of time, usually in return for rent, e.g. to take out a ~ on a flat to lease sth (from sb) | ~ sth (out) (to sb) = to use or let sb use sth, especially property or equipment, in exchange for rent or a regular payment overheads = regular costs that you have when you are running a business or an organization, such as rent, electricity, wages, etc footing = basis on which sth is established or organized tenant = person who pays rent for the use of a room, building, land, etc. to the person who owns it 121 20250604 18:10-19:30 2 active Challenging facts politely By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Business Partner C1 Unit 3.2 Financial investments pg 31 ex 8 grammar Unit 3.3 Challenging facts politely pg 32 ex 2 reading Lifestyle magazine fact-checking guidelines Business Partner C1 coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/56o-1tx-ktb-8ep/join ]]> Business Partner C1 Unit 3.3 Challenging facts politely 120 Research for an article active textbook Are you able to distinguish claims from facts? How? ✓ don't take things at face value ✓ compare sources (...) → be a stickler for facts pg 32 ex 1 speaking pg 32 ex 2 reading Lifestyle magazine fact-checking guidelines ]]> 119 Role play active textbook Why should you always cross-check data? → pg 126 student A → pg 129 student B pg 33 ex 3 C speaking pg 33 ex 4 video business_partner/business_partner_c1/business_partner_c1_video_files/business_partner_c1_video_u3_l3_3.3.1.mp4 pg 33 ex 5 vocab T / Cl Do you stand up to scrutiny? ✓ always be ready to go over everything with a fine-tooth comb → look for fallacy pg 33 ex 6 A B speaking ]]> 118 to take sth at face value = to believe that sth is what it appears to be, without questioning it to corroborate = to add proof to an account, statement, idea, etc. with new information; to add information in support of an idea, opinion, or statement to cross-check = check or verify information from different sources or methods stickler (for sth) = person who thinks that a particular quality or type of behaviour is very important and expects other people to think and behave in the same way, e.g. for punctuality fine-tooth comb = method of examining in minute detail fallacy = false idea that many people believe is true to delve into = to try hard to find out more information about sth; to probe 117 20250528 18:10-19:30 2 active Financial 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 3.2 Financial investments pg 31 ex 7 A B grammar Business Partner C1 coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/56o-1tx-ktb-8ep/join ]]> Business Partner C1 Unit 3.2 Financial investments 116 Giving advice active textbook What pieces of advice do you request when investing? business_partner/business_partner_c1/business_partner_c1_coursebook_audio_files/business_partner_c1_coursebook_audio_CB_3_03.mp3 pg 30 ex 5 listening business_partner/business_partner_c1/business_partner_c1_coursebook_audio_files/business_partner_c1_coursebook_audio_CB_3_03.mp3 T / Cl Are you more disappointed if you have to spend less on repairs for your car than on redecorating your flat? ✓ mental accounting pg 31 ex 6 speaking ]]> 115 Expressing attitudes to the future active textbook Can you anticipate financial events? What is bound to happen on the markets? T / Cl Do you always spend all your savings or have you got a nest egg? ✓ spare for retirement set for homework pg 31 ex 8 grammar pg 31 ex 9 speaking pg 31 ex 10 A B writing ]]> 114 stock = amount of money that a company has through selling shares to people; part of the ownership of a company that can be bought by members of the public; government ~ money that people invest in the government, producing a fixed rate of interest nest egg = sum of money that you save to use in the future; savings 113 advices pieces of advice mentioned My colleagues went to retirement retired ]]> 20250521 18:10-19:30 2 active Financial investments 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 3.1 How traders work pg 29 ex 9 vocab pg 29 ex 11 A B project Unit 3.2 Financial investments pg 30 ex 1 A vocab Business Partner C1 coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/56o-1tx-ktb-8ep/join ]]> Business Partner C1 Unit 3.1 How traders work 112 Presentation on types of investments active textbook Are precious metals a strategic investment worth considering in today's technological world? ✓ bonds → guaranteed rate Are precious metals worth investing in because of the growing need for semi-conductors? ✓ new technologies heavily depend on sourcing precious metals ✓ political will to be become less reliable on Chinese production pg 29 ex 11 A B project T / Cl What should your introduction feature? → introduction start with a rhetorical question / hook / quote What should be the composition of a risk-averse investment portfolio? What could reap higher rewards? → give the breakdown of your presentation e.g. Minto / McKinsey Pyramid, SWOT, Porter's Five Forces, etc → practise sign posting Let's begin with... → consider using the Minto / McKinsey Pyramid 1. Answer, thesis or key point 2. Arguments & main points 3. Supporting details & ideas → consider a SWOT analysis Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats → draw a conclusion sum up ask for questions ]]> Business Partner C1 Unit 3.2 Financial investments 111 Giving advice active textbook What pieces of advice do you request when investing? ✓ if you are risk-averse 〆may feel more like a fall-back plan (because is not so profitable) Who would you ask for advice? ✓ brokers, traders ✓ agents from investment funds pg 30 ex 1 A vocab pg 30 ex 1 B speaking T / Cl How do you spread risk? ✓ spread across different assets pg 30 ex 2 listening business_partner/business_partner_c1/business_partner_c1_coursebook_audio_files/business_partner_c1_coursebook_audio_CB_3_01.mp3 business_partner/business_partner_c1/business_partner_c1_coursebook_audio_files/business_partner_c1_coursebook_audio_CB_3_02.mp3 business_partner/business_partner_c1/business_partner_c1_coursebook_audio_files/business_partner_c1_coursebook_audio_CB_3_03.mp3 T / Cl How often should you invest: [regularly | one-off]? ✓ regularly pg 30 ex 3 listening business_partner/business_partner_c1/business_partner_c1_coursebook_audio_files/business_partner_c1_coursebook_audio_CB_3_01.mp3 T / Cl What can you do to avoid selling your shares? ✓ have a cash buffer pg 30 ex 4 listening business_partner/business_partner_c1/business_partner_c1_coursebook_audio_files/business_partner_c1_coursebook_audio_CB_3_02.mp3 pg 30 ex 5 listening business_partner/business_partner_c1/business_partner_c1_coursebook_audio_files/business_partner_c1_coursebook_audio_CB_3_03.mp3 T / Cl Are you more disappointed if you have to spend less on repairs for your car than on redecorating your flat? ✓ mental accounting pg 31 ex 6 speaking ]]> 110 bond = official paper given by the government or a company to show that you have lent them money that they will pay back to you at a particular interest rate stock = amount of money that a company has through selling shares to people; part of the ownership of a company that can be bought by members of the public; government ~ money that people invest in the government, producing a fixed rate of interest Porter's Five Forces = competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, threat of substitution, and threat of new entry. This model encourages organizations to look beyond direct competitors when assessing strategy and, instead, consider broader environmental forces; it analyses the competitive environment of an industry, looking at its intensity and the bargaining power of suppliers and customers. SWOT analysis, meanwhile, is broader and assesses a company's internal strengths and weaknesses as well as its external opportunities and threats bull run = period of time when prices rise on a financial market house money = gambling term referring to when you've already won money and are now gambling with that; behavioural finance concept whereby people risk more with winnings than they would otherwise. The effect can be attributed to the perception that the investor has new money that wasn't theirs. There are many examples of this effect, but all show a common lack of rigour; means that you are gambling with money that you have already won mental accounting = tendency of people to mentally segregate their financial resources into different categories. In the event of financial losses or gains in different mental accounts, people will be impacted differently than if the financial loss was integrated across their entire financial portfolio loss aversion = cognitive bias in which the same situation is perceived as worse if it is framed as a loss, rather than a gain; opposite of over confidence 109 millions euros If inflation would be was 15 percent ]]> 20250514 18:10-19:30 2 active How traders work 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 (optional homework) Unit 2.4 Effective meetings pg 26 ex 6 B C writing → pg 138 meeting notes ~ 300 words Unit 2.5 Minutes of a meeting pg 26 ex 3 reading → pg 137 meeting notes Business Partner C1 coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/56o-1tx-ktb-8ep/join ]]> Business Partner C1 Unit 3 Finance and investment 108 How traders work active textbook Why is it important to invest? ✓ to stimulate the economy ✓ to drive innovation ✓ to create new markets → to grow your business → to share health pg 28 ex 1 lead in pg 28 ex 2 3 video business_partner/business_partner_c1/business_partner_c1_video_files/business_partner_c1_video_u3_l1_3.1.1_ME_l.mp4 pg 28 ex 4 video business_partner/business_partner_c1/business_partner_c1_video_files/business_partner_c1_video_u3_l1_3.1.1_ME_l.mp4 pg 28 ex 5 speaking ]]> 107 Finance and investment active textbook Is investing in global markets a level playing field? pg 29 ex 7 8 vocab set for homework pg 29 ex 9 vocab pg 29 ex 10 speaking ]]> 106 to infer from = to reach an opinion or decide that sth is true on the basis of information that is available; to deduce hunch = feeling that sth is true even though you do not have any evidence to prove it trading floor | pit = bustling environment where traders and brokers buy and sell financial instruments. Floor trading is the place where orders are executed. As well as executing orders, trading floors serve as hubs where traders manage their trading account and adjust their positions in real-time trade-off (between sth and sth) = act of balancing two things that you need or want but which are opposed to each other insider trading = buying or selling of a company's stock based on material, non-public information about that company. It is illegal when it violates a duty of trust and can lead to severe penalties, including fines and imprisonment to put a trade on = to use something, especially a characteristic, for your own advantage and usually in an unfair way; to use a situation or someone's kindness in order to get an advantage for yourself to reap = to obtain sth, especially sth good, as a direct result of sth that you have done; to benefit or suffer as a direct result of sth that you have done backer = person or company that gives support to sb/sth, especially financial support level playing field = situation in which different companies, countries, etc. can all compete fairly with each other yield = total amount of crops, profits, etc. that are produced ROI = return on investment ballpark figure = area or a range within which an amount is likely to be correct or within which sth can be measured 105 so as quickly like as they do ]]> 20250507 18:10-19:30 2 active Minutes of a meeting 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 2.4 Effective meetings pg 25 ex 4 B C role play → pg 125 student A Marina → pg 127 student B Tatyana → pg 134 student C Sergey → pg 129 student D Lisa Unit 2.5 Minutes of a meeting pg 26 ex 3 reading → pg 137 meeting notes Business Partner C1 coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/56o-1tx-ktb-8ep/join ]]> Business Partner C1 Unit 2.4 Effective meetings 104 Communication principles to create effective meetings active textbook What expressions can you use to engage positively with other participants? pg 25 ex 3 B speaking pg 25 ex 4 A reading → professional context Functional language: Engaging positively with other participants, Establishing process and context, Focusing on others’ concerns and understanding, Ensuring clarity pg 25 ex 4 B C role play → pg 125 student A → pg 127 student B → pg 134 student C → pg 129 student D ]]> Business Partner C1 Unit 2.5 Minutes of a meeting 103 Minutes of a meeting active textbook Have you ever tried using AI to compile the minutes of a meeting? ✓ new feature now available in more and more video conference tools = time saving ✓ can also simply record a meeting & upload the audio track into AI for a summary In what order would stages of a meeting likely take place? Welcome Apologies for absence Approval of previous minutes Matters arising (from previous minutes) Review of agenda Agenda items (numbered) Summary of decisions and action points AOB (Any other business) Date and time of next meeting pg 26 ex 1 vocab pg 26 ex 2 speaking pg 26 ex 3 reading → pg 137 meeting notes ]]> 102 Writing notes during meetings active textbook Can you take notes during a meeting? ✓ past participle phrases to record past actions ✓ infinitive phrases to record future actions Is it good practice to use the passive form in minutes? 〆probably not → better use reporting verbs e.g. initials of the person [suggested | asked | argued...] What should you provide in a meeting to communicate the scope of the business or project you want to achieve? ✓ deliverables ✓ features ✓ functions ✓ tasks pg 26 ex 4 5 vocab T / Cl Feedback How do you know the report in 'scope' should be 'short'? 〆not mentioned in the notes → implicit Do you really need the adjective 'different' before 'options'? 〆probably not = redundant → implicit What is wrong about the following sentence in the minutes section 'Schedule'? The subcontractor said everything is good on their side = vague & informal → The subcontractor confirmed they had no difficulties dealing with the new deadline Why is it a professional mistake to use the passive form 'It was suggested' in the 'Overall progress' section? 〆we don't know who is held responsible 〆what will happen if the cost overrun is not 'small' after all & can't be absorbed → CJ suggested that... pg 26 ex 6 A task set for homework pg 26 ex 6 B C writing → pg 138 meeting notes ~ 300 words ]]> 101 minutes (~ of a meeting) = summary or record of what is said or decided at a formal meeting AOB = any other business apologies /əˈpɔlədʒɪz/ = information that you cannot go to a meeting or must leave early matters arising = things that need to be discussed or dealt with as a result of an earlier event or action, such as a previous meeting qual (abbreviation) = quality mtg (abbreviation) = meeting deliverable = product that a company promises to have ready for a customer business scope = refers to the area in which a company operates and its specific products or services. On the other hand, the business strategy is the plan a company creates to achieve its long-term goals and objectives cost overrun = exceeded amount of a budget ellipsis = act of leaving out a word or words from a sentence deliberately, when the meaning can be understood without them 100 20250430 18:10-19:30 2 active Communication principles and tips 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 2.4 Effective meetings pg 25 ex 3 A vocab Business Partner C1 coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/56o-1tx-ktb-8ep/join ]]> Business Partner C1 Unit 2.4 Effective meetings 99 Ten very ugly truths about meetings active textbook Do you wish you had fewer meetings? ✓ feel little effective 〆everything being said seems to disappear in the ether pg 24 ex 1 A lead in → complete the quiz pg 24 ex 1 B listening business_partner/business_partner_c1/business_partner_c1_coursebook_audio_files/business_partner_c1_coursebook_audio_CB_2_03.mp3 T / Cl How often do you attend a meeting which has an agenda? Does it help to engage participants? ✓ most of the time 〆only relevant to parts of the audience → announce teams will be discussing items on the agenda in breakout rooms ]]> 98 Conference calls active textbook How do you prepare for collaborative work in meetings? ✓ send some pre-reading materials → make sure everyone is on the same page Could you meet green sustainability costs without increasing costs? 〆probably not → would have a negative impact on customer sales If you are in talks, this means it is [a final decision | work in progress]? ✓ work in progress ✓ serious and formal discussions on an important subject, usually intended to produce decisions or agreements pg 24 ex 2 A listening business_partner/business_partner_c1/business_partner_c1_coursebook_audio_files/business_partner_c1_coursebook_audio_CB_2_04.mp3 T / Cl How important is it to communicate the big picture before meetings? ✓ essential to avoid communication breakdown or confusion pg 24 ex 2 B C listening business_partner/business_partner_c1/business_partner_c1_coursebook_audio_files/business_partner_c1_coursebook_audio_CB_2_05.mp3 T / Cl What communicative approach would have been more effective? ✓ Minto / McKinsey Pyramid = start with the most important (conclusion) at the beginning, and give details only later to support conclusion(s) ✓ should have made it clear it is only a consulting service following a top-50 customer requests = customers are driving ≠ greenwashing Methodology: Minto / McKinsey Pyramid Principle Minto Pyramid Principle 1. Answer, thesis or key point 2. Arguments & main points 3. Supporting details & ideas https://www.toolshero.com/communication-skills/minto-pyramid-principle/ → keep pts 2,3 for follow-up questions What Minto / McKinsey Pyramid introductory statement could have Paula voiced? Following our 50 most important customers' requests, we - at WinGreen - have decided to consult BioGrad when developing new products, but we do remain in control. We're meeting today to discuss the details of our collaboration. (...) ]]> 97 1 pix/icons8-metronome-filled-100_white.png Communication principles & tips Communication principles to create effective meetings active wip xml_multi_dd_row What stages do you need to go through a meeting effectively? Have you got any particular tips to engage listeners? 22 10 left 1;2;3 4;5;6 7;8 9;10 96 Communication principles to create effective meetings active textbook What expressions can you use to engage positively with other participants? pg 25 ex 3 B speaking pg 25 ex 4 A reading → professional context Functional language: Engaging positively with other participants, Establishing process and context, Focusing on others’ concerns and understanding, Ensuring clarity pg 25 ex 4 B C role play → pg 125 student A → pg 127 student B → pg 134 student C → pg 129 student D ]]> 95 ether /ˈi:θə/ = upper part of the sky to be in talks = to have serious and formal discussions on an important subject, usually intended to produce decisions or agreements Minto Pyramid Principle (aka the McKinsey’s Pyramid Principle) = tool used to process and structure large amounts of information to convey a story, message or presentation without omitting important details. The principle of the McKinsey Pyramid is to cut to the chase in written texts or presentations. This ensures that the audience’s attention is captured and that a riveting story can be created that’s easy to remember and understand (src: https://www.toolshero.com/communication-skills/minto-pyramid-principle/) greenwashing = occurs when an organization spends significantly more resources on "green" advertising than on environmentally sound practices. Many corporations use greenwashing to improve public opinion of their brands. Complex corporate structures can further obscure the bigger picture 94 20250423 18:10-19:30 2 active Effective meetings 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 2.4 Effective meetings pg 24 ex 1 A lead in → complete the quiz Business Partner C1 coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/56o-1tx-ktb-8ep/join ]]> Business Partner C1 Unit 2.3 Reformulating and clarifying 93 Video feedback active textbook What can you do to get undivided attention of your listeners, and not the wrong end of the stick? ✓ probably yes / no? → having more than a single meeting is common before you are on the same page pg 23 ex 4 A video business_partner/business_partner_c1/business_partner_c1_video_files/business_partner_c1_video_u2_l3_2.3.1.mp4 pg 23 ex 4 B speaking T / Cl What can you do to get undivided attention of your listeners, and not the wrong end of the stick? ✓ tell people Look at me pg 23 ex 5 vocab pg 23 ex 6 A B speaking ]]> 92 to give undivided attention (to sb) = to listen closely to what is said to get (hold of) the wrong end of the stick = to completely misunderstand a situation layperson = someone who is not an expert in or does not have a detailed knowledge of a particular subject in layman's terms = using very simple language to dumb something down = to explain sth in terms that are too simple for the target audience to veer = to change direction suddenly; to swerve; (of a conversation or way of behaving or thinking) to change in the way it develops gravitas /'grævətəs/ = seriousness and importance of manner, causing feelings of respect and trust in others Business Partner C1 Unit 2.4 Effective meetings 91 Ten very ugly truths about meetings active textbook Do you wish you had fewer meetings? ✓ feel little effective 〆everything being said seems to disappear in the ether pg 24 ex 1 A lead in → complete the quiz pg 24 ex 1 B listening business_partner/business_partner_c1/business_partner_c1_coursebook_audio_files/business_partner_c1_coursebook_audio_CB_2_03.mp3 T / Cl How often do you attend a meeting which has an agenda? Does it help to engage participants? ✓ most of the time 〆only relevant to parts of the audience ]]> 90 89 focus focused It's difficult to keep attention from of participants They need more time to indulge themselves into assimilate the topic We will spend 20min for on discussing this topic ]]> 20250416 18:10-19:30 2 active Reformulating and clarifying 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 2.2 Product life cycles pg 21 ex 5 6 grammar Unit 2.3 Reformulating and clarifying pg 22 ex 2 A reading Editorial guidelines → meeting to discuss an article Business Partner C1 coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/56o-1tx-ktb-8ep/join ]]> Business Partner C1 Unit 2.3 Reformulating and clarifying 88 Reformulating and clarifying active textbook What communication difficulties & misunderstandings do you often encounter in your team? ✓ disparate skills ✓ hidden agenda What can you do to avoid a communication breakdown? ✓ ask closed questions to confirm understanding pg 22 ex 1 A B speaking pg 22 ex 2 A reading Editorial guidelines → meeting to discuss an article pg 23 ex 2 B reading Donna's follow-up e-mail ]]> 87 Role play active textbook Can you seriously talk about the environment without investigative journalism or exposing wrongdoing? ✓ readers won't be interested in predictable contents → focus on original or sensational story pg 23 ex 3 A B role play → pg 125 assistant editor ✓ you don't want to shock readers 〆you don't think readers are interested in linear plastics economy or similar technical stuff → pg 127 journalist ✓ you want shocking facts & images pg 23 ex 3 C speaking ]]> 86 Video feedback active textbook What can you do to get undivided attention of your listeners, and not the wrong end of the stick? ✓ probably yes / no? → having more than a single meeting is common before you are on the same page pg 23 ex 4 A video business_partner/business_partner_c1/business_partner_c1_video_files/business_partner_c1_video_u2_l3_2.3.1.mp4 pg 23 ex 4 B speaking T / Cl What can you do to get undivided attention of your listeners, and not the wrong end of the stick? ✓ tell people Look at me pg 23 ex 5 vocab pg 23 ex 6 A B speaking ]]> 85 to give undivided attention (to sb) = to listen closely to what is said to get (hold of) the wrong end of the stick = to completely misunderstand a situation layperson = someone who is not an expert in or does not have a detailed knowledge of a particular subject in layman's terms = using very simple language to dumb something down = to explain sth in terms that are too simple for the target audience to veer = to change direction suddenly; to swerve; (of a conversation or way of behaving or thinking) to change in the way it develops 84 go to one get the full picture If you do it in by e-mail, you can always ... It has potential for engage engaging the audience She misunderstood about that Susan wants to try... How many much time do you want to spend for on it? It will have an catch (the) attention of the readers ]]> 20250409 18:10-19:30 2 active Product life cycles 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 2.2 Product life cycles Business Partner C1 coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/56o-1tx-ktb-8ep/join ]]> Business Partner C1 Product life cycles 83 1 pix/icons8-metronome-filled-100_white.png 4 stages of product life cycles active wip xml_multi_dd_row What product life stages are you aware of? Why is it useful to distinguish them? 22 18 left branding/quality established
copyrights obtained growth phase
product quality and pricing kept at same level
more distribution channels added maturity phase
increased competition in market
may be necessary to lower prices
incentives offered to customers
promotion looks at product differentiation decline phase
product can be harvested (costs reduced, sell to niche or other new market, or try to harvest as much as possible from brand) or discontinued ]]> 1;2;3;4;5 6;7;8;9 10;11;12;13;14;15 16 introduction phase branding/quality established copyrights obtained low price to enter market promotion aimed at early adopters limited distribution awareness of product increased product development continued growth phase product quality and pricing kept at same level more distribution channels added promotion broadened change from awareness building to brand building product often extended through new products in same line maturity phase increased competition in market may be necessary to lower prices incentives offered to customers promotion looks at product differentiation sales growth stops or stagnates profit margins decline find way to produce more cheaply make small changes to product add new features increase funds for promotion and discounts decline phase product can be maintained (possibly through new uses of product) product can be harvested (costs reduced, sell to niche or other new market, or try to harvest as much as possible from brand) or discontinued unit sales fall due to various reasons, e.g. outdated products or change in buying habits ]]> 82 Four stages of a product life cycle active textbook What stage of a product life cycle is the most challenging? → introductory phrase? ✓ most risky ✓ possibly costly because you may not be able to fast prototype pg 20 ex 1 lead in pg 20 ex 2 listening business_partner/business_partner_c1/business_partner_c1_coursebook_audio_files/business_partner_c1_coursebook_audio_CB_2_01.mp3 pg 20 ex 3 A B listening business_partner/business_partner_c1/business_partner_c1_coursebook_audio_files/business_partner_c1_coursebook_audio_CB_2_02.mp3 → pg 151 audio script ]]> 81 20211003-2135 Have something done active 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 ]]> 80 2 Have something done active deck_shuffled deck_of_phrases_have_something_done_b2_03.csv 79 20250416-1848 Passive infinitives to talk about past, present and future events active grammar 78 Grammar: Additional passive structures active textbook What stage of a product life cycle is the most challenging? pg 20 ex 4 B C grammar set for homework pg 21 ex 5 6 grammar ]]> 77 Writing a memo active textbook How often do you need to write a memo? → decide what is easiest to start with → discuss what ought to be a priority → agree on what is arguably less urgent → practise the passive voice pg 21 ex 7 C writing ]]> 76 to broaden = to affect or make sth affect more people or things; to increase your experience, knowledge, etc to stagnate = to stop developing or making progress to discontinue = to stop doing, using or providing sth, especially sth that you have been doing, using or providing regularly; to stop making a product fairly sourced = in a way that is right or reasonable and treats people equally; also means that products and services from each point in a business's supply chain are obtained in an ethical way litter = small pieces of rubbish/garbage such as paper, cans and bottles, that people have left lying in a public place 75 The paper Litter shouldn't be thrown out away | disposed of adequately ]]> 20250402 18:10-19:30 2 active Circular economy vs throwaway culture By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Business Partner C1 Unit 2 Circular economy pg 18 ex 5 vocab Business Partner C1 coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/56o-1tx-ktb-8ep/join ]]> Business Partner C1 Circular economy 74 Replacing electronic devices active textbook T / Cl Have you got any assets in your company that are too valuable not to be reused? ✓ machine tools ✓ conveyor belts ✓ handheld devices for blue collars, e.g. scanners, satnav... pg 19 ex 6 vocab pg 19 ex 7 vocab T / Cl What populations would embrace much needed recycling? ✓ inhabitants of bigger cities = they can afford it → acute need for government intervention Do you think financial incentives are effective to promote a 'take, make and feedback into the system' approach? ✓ educating people is often not enough ✓ costs of supporting recycling may outweigh the benefits in the short term pg 19 ex 8 speaking T / Cl Would you choose top-tier devices because they are more durable although they are more expensive? ✓ better design & build ✓ more frequent software updates Will you splash out on an expensive radio nanny? 〆might not be worth the investment pg 19 ex 9 project ]]> 73 to chuck = (especially BrE) to throw sth carelessly or without much thought to bin = to store or put in a bin to embrace = to include sth salvage = act of saving things that have been, or are likely to be, damaged or lost, especially in a disaster or an accident forward-thinking = act of thinking about and planning for the future, not just the present, while not being afraid of taking risks, as well as always willing to learn and grow. Forward thinkers are often highly creative and open-minded when it comes to problem-solving circular economy = economic system based on the reuse and regeneration of materials or products, especially as a means of continuing production in a sustainable or environmentally friendly way built-in / planned obsolescence /,ɔbsə'lesəns/ = commercial strategy to decide of built quality and when goods could become old-fashioned; falling into disuse or becoming out of date obsolete = no longer used because sth new has been invented; out of date landfill = area of land where large amounts of waste material are buried under the earth to dispose of = to get rid of by throwing away or giving or selling to someone else self-healing = able to become healthy or complete again, especially after injury or damage linear economy = take, make, dispose - meaning taking natural resources, manufacturing something with them and then disposing of them outset at / from the ~ of) = at/from the beginning of sth 72 isn't doesn't change my life in at all We don't know which do we need to throw away I have had it until it was broken ]]> 20250326 18:10-19:30 2 active A circular economy 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 1 Innovation pg 16 ex 5 B → prepare a short presentation based on the SWOT analysis → focus on opening & closing → practise signposting, paraphrasing, intonation Business Partner C1 coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/56o-1tx-ktb-8ep/join ]]> Business Partner C1 Investment research 71 Presentation sample #3 - Marina active textbook How can you make a SWOT analysis compelling? → prepare a presentation based on a SWOT structure T / Cl Presentation by Marina
Good morning everyone, and thank you for being here today. My name is Marina Grigoryeva, and I represent NeuroVenture Capital, a firm specializing in biotech investments. Today, I’m excited to present a groundbreaking biotech company that is developing a revolutionary drug for Alzheimer’s disease. Imagine a world where Alzheimer’s is no longer a life sentence, but a treatable condition. This company might be the one to make it happen. Let me start with a question: What if we could slow down Alzheimer’s disease and improve the lives of millions? That’s exactly what this company is working on /iŋɔn/. I will take you through a SWOT analysis, highlighting its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. By the end, we will consider if investing in this company is a smart decision. Let’s start with strengths. The company was founded by three PhD scientists and is a leader in Alzheimer’s research. Their drug has passed /pa:st/ phase 1 trials, proving it is safe, and phase 2 looks promising. They also have an experienced management team. However, there are weaknesses. The company is running out of funds and only has three months of financial resources left. Additionally, they don’t have other drugs in development, which increases the risk. Now, looking at opportunities: there is a huge gap in the market, as no successful treatment for Alzheimer’s exists yet. With a growing aging population, the demand for such a drug is massive. But threats exist too. Other labs are working on similar drugs, and competition is tough. If a competitor succeeds first, this company may struggle to stay relevant. So, where does this leave us? The company has an innovative drug, a strong team, and a huge market opportunity—but it also faces financial challenges and competition. Is the potential reward worth the risk? Many investors would say yes, as the impact of success could be enormous. Thank you for your attention. I’d be happy to answer any questions.
]]> 70 Presentation sample #4 - Sergey active textbook How can you make a SWOT analysis compelling? → prepare a presentation based on a SWOT structure T / Cl Presentation by Sergey
Railway Cargo Transportation: Economic Impact & Investment Opportunities Introduction Railway cargo transportation plays a pivotal role in the economy, providing a cost-effective and efficient means of transporting goods. This presentation explores the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) associated with railway cargo transportation, with a focus on its economic impact and investment potential. Strengths Cost Efficiency • Railway cargo transportation is highly cost-effective, especially for long-distance and bulk shipments. • Lower fuel consumption compared to road transport, leading to reduced operational costs. • Economies of scale: ability to transport large volumes of goods in a single trip. Weaknesses Infrastructure Limitations • Aging infrastructure may require significant upgrades and maintenance. • Limited network coverage in some regions, leading to potential logistical challenges. • Dependence on fixed rail lines, reducing flexibility compared to road transport. Opportunities Investment Opportunities 1. Intermodal Solutions o Combining rail with other transportation modes to enhance efficiency and flexibility. o Investment in intermodal terminals and logistics centers. 2. Fleet Expansion o Modernizing and expanding the rail fleet to meet increasing demand. o Investing in specialized wagons for different types of cargo. 3. Technology Integration o Implementing advanced technologies for real-time tracking and monitoring. o Adopting automated systems to improve operational efficiency. 4. Infrastructure Upgrades o Investing in the modernization of rail infrastructure to enhance capacity /kəˈpæsɪtɪ/ and reliability. o Development of high-speed freight corridors to reduce transit times. Threats Competition from Other Transportation Modes • Growing competition from road and air transport, which offer faster delivery times. • Potential regulatory changes impacting railway operations. • Economic downturns affecting overall demand for cargo transportation. Conclusion Railway cargo transportation offers significant economic benefits and presents numerous investment opportunities. By addressing weaknesses and mitigating threats, investors can capitalize on the strengths and potential of this vital transportation mode. Call to Action: Explore investment opportunities in railway cargo transportation to drive growth and enhance economic impact. Thank you for your attention. For further information or to discuss potential investments, please contact us.
]]> 69 to take sb through = to explain something to someone pivotal /'pivətəl/ = of great importance because other things depend on it Business Partner C1 Circular economy 68 Life cycle active textbook What is a circular economy? 〆probably not 〆nowadays, price still doesn't reflect the impact on the environment 〆currently pollution taxes account for only a fraction of the price → little incentives for purchasing eco-friendly products = more about marketing ✓ industries now focus on the life cycle of products → implement planned obsolescence (...) ✓ feel little concerned because will impact only on future generation pg 18 ex 1 lead in pg 18 ex 2 A speaking pg 18 ex 2 B video business_partner/business_partner_c1/business_partner_c1_video_files/business_partner_c1_video_u2_l1_2.1.1_ME_l.mp4 T / Cl Are there any advantages to a throwaway culture? ✓ encourages innovation ✓ facilitates recycling pg 18 ex 3 video T / Cl Can you think of any other uses of this self-healing material? ✓ artificial implants (...) pg 18 ex 4 speaking ]]> 67 to chuck = (especially BrE) to throw sth carelessly or without much thought to bin = to store or put in a bin to embrace = to include sth salvage = act of saving things that have been, or are likely to be, damaged or lost, especially in a disaster or an accident forward-thinking = act of thinking about and planning for the future, not just the present, while not being afraid of taking risks, as well as always willing to learn and grow. Forward thinkers are often highly creative and open-minded when it comes to problem-solving circular economy = economic system based on the reuse and regeneration of materials or products, especially as a means of continuing production in a sustainable or environmentally friendly way built-in / planned obsolescence /,ɔbsə'lesəns/ = commercial strategy to decide of built quality and when goods could become old-fashioned; falling into disuse or becoming out of date obsolete = no longer used because sth new has been invented; out of date landfill = area of land where large amounts of waste material are buried under the earth to dispose of = to get rid of by throwing away or giving or selling to someone else self-healing = able to become healthy or complete again, especially after injury or damage linear economy = take, make, dispose - meaning taking natural resources, manufacturing something with them and then disposing of them 66 another other drug? I use some techniques appliances until it is broken they have broken down | are out of order ]]> 20250319 18:10-19:30 2 active Presentation - Recruiting young international talent (rescheduled) | Investment research 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 1 Innovation @ Tatyana, Lisa, Sergey (rescheduled from previous lesson) pg 15 ex 7 B task → prepare a short presentation based on either pg 124 context - Recruiting young international talent or any topic of your choice → focus on opening & closing → practise signposting, paraphrasing pg 16 ex 3 vocab pt 4 only Business Partner C1 coursebook (optional homework) Drafting a presentation → use the notes below to prepare your presentation vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/56o-1tx-ktb-8ep/join ]]> Business Partner C1 Investment research 65 Presentation sample #2 - Sergey active textbook Do you know how to use AI to prepare your presentation? Are you in control of what has been generated by AI? Do you understand all expressions? Will you know how to mark pauses? Presentation by Sergey
My name is Sergey. I work as a development director in a German innovative company that produces coffee machines. The purpose of my speech is to attract young talented employees to work in the company. We are incredibly innovative and it is very easy to build a stunning career with us. We are located in a unique place in the south of Bavaria, far from noisy cities, in the middle of forests and rivers. Ecology is our priority. We can talk about the advantages of our company endlessly. I said the main thing. Working in our company is a dream for any talent. You can ask me questions now or later. My contacts are in front of you. Thank you
]]> 64 Presentation sample #3 - Lisa active textbook Do you know how to use AI to prepare your presentation? Are you in control of what has been generated by AI? Do you understand all expressions? Will you know how to mark pauses? Presentation by Lisa
Opening What is your perfect morning start? For some it is an awakening yoga session. For others it is just 10 minutes spent in a peaceful silence. But we definitely have to admit that one of the best – calm and yet energetic morning begins with a cup of hot aromatic coffee prepared within a few blinks of the eyes (OR wink of an eye). A little joy making lives of millions people better every day. But how can we make this modest luxury available for to wider global audiences? The answer is people. Good evening, everyone. My name Lisa Demchenko, and I am a senior HR recruiting manager at DAPRA - a German high-end coffee machine manufacturer with a world-wide reputation. We are happy to share the (this) modest luxury of quick and high-tech delivery of delicious coffee to millions of people all over the globe every day. Today, I want to discuss how we can work together to make this business wider more wide, vibrant and accessible ? Our core values are: - teamwork (because we are convinced that a close-knit creative team is the main key to success). - freedom (because we know that employee's' freedom in their creativity is our business engine) and - entrepreneurialism (because we are aware that the opportunity to express your entrepreneurial spirit (no em dash needed here) is the opportunity to show your best results and contribution for the company). But our words do not remain just words. What can we offer to you, to the world’s young talents? We offer you the a system of for quick professional training, and international career development. Our system of 3:3 Programme will provide you with the a unique opportunity to work for 3 years in 3 continents. Our discussion will take approximately 10 minutes. By the end (of it ), I hope to give you not just insights but also a vision for of how each of you can contribute to improving the quality of life of thousands of people with DAPRA. So, Let's get started. Closing Today, we explored several ways in which you can join a goal-oriented professional team of our global brand in the shortest possible time. And more importantly, we looked at what our company can bring to you as a young ambitious talent aspiring to make changes, what unique experiences you can get by joining us. This is not just empty advertising slogans – this is your real chance to join a global market player with a worldwide recognition. If you share our values, if you, like us, want to make the lives of many people more comfortable and beautiful, join us and follow the company's news. Together we can make a difference! And, of course, if you are interested in further details or have any questions, feel free to reach me out.
]]> 63 Making a SWOT analysis active textbook Can you deliver a SWOT analysis to report findings? ✓ focus on its scalability ✓ give evidence of the company's track record in designing premium services (...) pg 16 ex 3 vocab pg 16 ex 4 vocab → pg 136 reading Research report: Video-based e-learning platform Methodology: SWOT analysis pg 16 ex 5 A B C task → prepare a presentation based on a SWOT structure ]]> 62 second-tier /ˈtaɪə/ = used to describe a product, organization, etc. that is not among the biggest, most successful, or most important of its type UX = user experience to leverage = to use something that you already have in order to achieve something new or better scalable = able to be changed in size or scale Digital rights management (DRM) = use of technology to control and manage access to copyrighted material barrier to market = something, such as official rules or high costs, that makes it difficult for a person or company to get into a particular type of business track record = past achievements or performance of a person, organization, or product to showcase = to show what someone or something is like, especially their best qualities or features 61 a great pleasure Together we can make a difference ]]> 20250312 18:10-19:30 2 active Presentation - Recruiting young international talent | Video-based e-learning platform SWOT analysis 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 1 Innovation pg 15 ex 7 A reading → pg 124 Professional context pg 15 ex 7 B task → prepare a short presentation based on either pg 124 context - Recruiting young international talent or any topic of your choice → focus on opening & closing → practise signposting, paraphrasing Business Partner C1 coursebook (optional homework) Drafting a presentation → use the notes below to prepare your presentation vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/56o-1tx-ktb-8ep/join ]]> Business Partner C1 1.4 Engaging presentations 60 3 Drafting a presentation pix/icons8-treadmill-100_white.png active xml_multi_dd_map deck_shuffled_lines_halign How do you prepare for a lengthy presentation? 10 12 left visual visual visual visual visual visual visual visual ]]> 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 visual ]]> 59 to remind = to help sb remember sth important that they must do to depict = to show in, or as in, a picture to portray = to show sb/sth in a picture; to describe sb/sth in a piece of writing to reveal = to make sth known to sb, to show sth that previously could not be seen to disclose = to make sth known to sb, to show sth that previously could not be seen to claim = to say that sth is true although it has not been proved and other people may not believe it to suggest = to express indirectly by an image, form, or model to recall = to make sb think of sth to illustrate = to make the meaning of sth clearer by using examples, pictures, etc to embody = to express or represent an idea or a quality to be reminiscent of = reminding you of sb/sth to be regarded as = to be thought about in a particular way to be considered as = to be thought about in a particular way to broach = to begin a discussion of something difficult to feature = to include someone or something as an important part to sport = to have or wear sth in a proud way so that everyone can see; to wear or be decorated with something to possess = to have; владеть to lack = not to have to address = to deal with eventually = finally; в конечном итоге 58 Professional context active textbook Can you plan the opening and close of a presentation? → pg 124 Professional context Functional language: Planning the opening and close of a presentation pg 15 ex 7 B task pg 15 ex 7 C speaking ]]> 57 Presentation sample #1 - Marina active textbook Do you know how to use AI to prepare your presentation? Are you in control of what has been generated by AI? Do you understand all expressions? Will you know how to mark pauses? Imagine this: a quiet railway station in a small town. The tracks stretch into the distance, but there’s one problem—no young professionals want to work here. Why?" Good evening, everyone. My name Marina Grigoryeva, and I am senior expert at RZD. Today, I want to discuss a challenge that goes beyond just the railway industry—the growing unwillingness of young professionals to work in small towns. This issue is particularly pressing for small railway stations. While the industry offers stability, young people are looking for more than just a secure job. They want career growth, comfortable living conditions, and social opportunities—things that many small towns struggle to provide. As a result, stations remain understaffed, and an entire sector risks losing its next generation of workers. But is there a way to change this trend? Can we make railway jobs, and small-town employment in general, attractive again? I believe the answer is yes. And today, I will share concrete solutions to help reverse this decline. Our discussion will take approximately [X] minutes. By the end of it, I hope to give you not just insights but also a vision for how we can bring young professionals back to these essential jobs. So, let’s dive in. Closing Today, we explored the key challenges that small railway stations—and small towns in general—face in attracting young professionals. More importantly, we discussed practical solutions to restore the prestige of these jobs and make them appealing once again This is not just a local issue—it affects the long-term sustainability of entire industries. If we fail to act, the labor shortage in small towns will only grow, weakening vital infrastructure. But with the right strategies—better wages, career opportunities, and improved living conditions—we can turn this around. If you are interested in further details or have any questions, feel free to reach out to me at e-mail. I would be happy to continue this discussion. Thank you for your time and attention! Let’s work together to create a future where working in a small town is not a compromise, but a real opportunity. T / Cl Feedback ✓ in control of vocab & meaning 〆lack of adequate pauses in oral delivery ]]> Business Partner C1 Investment research 55 Video-based e-learning platform active textbook How often do you use a SWOT analysis for reporting findings? → pg 136 reading Research report: Video-based e-learning platform pg 16 ex 2 writing T / Cl What questions would you like to ask? How are you going to monetise your business project? How do you plan to balance your university teaching commitments with preparing materials for this platform? How are you going to tackle the risk of your product (site) being copied? ✓ DRMs ✓ watermarks ]]> 54 Making a SWOT analysis active textbook Can you deliver a SWOT analysis to report findings? ✓ focus on its scalability ✓ give evidence of the company's track record in designing premium services (...) pg 16 ex 3 vocab pg 16 ex 4 vocab → pg 136 reading Research report: Video-based e-learning platform Methodology: SWOT analysis pg 16 ex 5 A B C task ]]> 53 second-tier /ˈtaɪə/ = used to describe a product, organization, etc. that is not among the biggest, most successful, or most important of its type UX = user experience to leverage = to use something that you already have in order to achieve something new or better Digital rights management (DRM) = use of technology to control and manage access to copyrighted material barrier to market = something, such as official rules or high costs, that makes it difficult for a person or company to get into a particular type of business track record = past achievements or performance of a person, organization, or product to showcase = to show what someone or something is like, especially their best qualities or features 52 (me) out me What kind of measures should be given taken to attract people? How are you going to tackle the problem of easiness of copying your product (site)? risk of your product (site) being copied? I think it's a world widely spread EITHER widely spread way of marketing OR worldwide ]]> 20250305 18:10-19:30 2 active Making high-impact openings and conclusions to presentations Presentation - Recruiting young international talent 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 1 Innovation pg 14 15 ex 6 A vocab pg 15 ex 7 A reading → pg 124 Professional context Business Partner C1 coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/56o-1tx-ktb-8ep/join ]]> Business Partner C1 1.4 Engaging presentations 51 Customer-oriented culture active textbook How do you foster an 'asking' rather than 'telling' customer-oriented culture? business_partner/business_partner_c1/business_partner_c1_coursebook_audio_files/business_partner_c1_coursebook_audio_CB_1_01.mp3 T / Cl Which is a more customer-oriented culture [telling | asking]? ✓ asking = about what the customer needs → offering a service ≠ selling a product to an anonymous buyer pg 14 ex 4 listening business_partner/business_partner_c1/business_partner_c1_coursebook_audio_files/business_partner_c1_coursebook_audio_CB_1_02.mp3 pg 14 ex 5 speaking ]]> 50 Making high-impact openings and conclusions to presentations active textbook Have you got any techniques to make a presentation engaging? ✓ presentations focusing on reporting data in a formal setting ✓ fact-based rather than emotion-driven decision-making meetings (unlike pitches calling for innovative marketing techniques) Useful language pg 14 15 ex 6 A vocab pg 15 ex 6 B speaking ]]> 49 1 Signposting Signposting for presentations active xml_multi_dd_row pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png Why should you explain where you come from, where you are now, where you're going to? Make sure the audience understand at all times the logical development of your topic ✓ signpost your narrative → break down your presentation into clear parts → match the expressions with the functions & build a sentence → add more expressions (synonyms) to improve the narrative flow & cohesion of your presentation to talk about Introducing the topic
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]]> 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 43 Primacy and recency - the psychology of learning active textbook Do you know when it is best to deliver important information in a presentation? ✓ at the beginning → catch audience interest → make a good, first impression ✓ at the end → make a memorable conclusion pg 14 ex 1 A B lead in T / Cl Why is giving examples so important? ✓ helps identify with & remember better → need to know your audience well ✓ need to convince rather than just illustrate What other tricks could you use to engage your audience? ✓ tell a success or failure story ✓ ask a challenging question ✓ test the audience's knowledge with a quiz ✓ pretend to make a mistake & ask the audience to find it 〆depends on size of the audience pg 14 ex 2 A reading → pg 124 Primacy and recency - the psychology of learning pg 14 ex 2 B speaking ]]> 42 Customer-oriented culture active textbook How do you foster an 'asking' rather than 'telling' customer-oriented culture? business_partner/business_partner_c1/business_partner_c1_coursebook_audio_files/business_partner_c1_coursebook_audio_CB_1_01.mp3 T / Cl Which is a more customer-oriented culture [telling | asking]? ✓ asking = about what the customer needs → offering a service ≠ selling a product to an anonymous buyer pg 14 ex 4 listening business_partner/business_partner_c1/business_partner_c1_coursebook_audio_files/business_partner_c1_coursebook_audio_CB_1_02.mp3 pg 14 ex 5 speaking ]]> 41 to ditch = (informal) to get rid of sth/sb because you no longer want or need it/them officialese = formal precise language characteristic of official documents legalese = technical language of legal documents 40 Before In the past I have watched saw | used to review a lot of contracts The auditory audience should be on the same way with wave as us Keep eyes eye contact ... to gain provoke emotions ]]> 20250219 18:10-19:30 2 active Lifestyle magazine - pitch 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 1 Innovation pg 13 ex 3 reading Lifestyle e-mail pg 13 ex 4 A B C roleplay Business Partner C1 coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/56o-1tx-ktb-8ep/join ]]> Business Partner C1 1.3 Pitching your ideas 39 Pitching an idea for a magazine section active textbook What makes a pitch effective? Lifestyle e-mail pg 13 ex 4 A B C roleplay ]]> 38 2 Structure of a pitch Structure of a pitch pix/icons8-metronome-filled-100_white.png active xml_multi_dd_row Imagine you want to sell a new service. What do you start with? How do you end your presentation? 8 5 left stage 1
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]]> 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 37 Pitch at an editorial meeting active textbook Can you deliver a pitch as effectively as a native speaker? ✓ theoretically, yes ✓ communication skills are more important than linguistic ones pg 13 ex 5 A B video business_partner/business_partner_c1/business_partner_c1_video_files/business_partner_c1_video_u1_l3_1.3.1.mp4 Functional language: Describing a snappy and appealing pitch set for homework pg 13 ex 6 vocab pg 13 ex 7 A B speaking ]]> 36 snappy = (of a remark, title, etc.) clever or amusing and short; (informal) attractive and fashionable; (of people or their behaviour) tending to speak to people in a bad-tempered, impatient way; lively; quick upbeat = (informal) positive and enthusiastic; making you feel that the future will be good gizmo = general word for a small piece of equipment, often one that does sth in a new and clever way; nonsensical placeholder name for something that one does not know the proper term for appealing = attractive and interesting tech-savvy = well informed about or proficient in the use of modern technology, especially computers to monetise = to earn revenue from (an asset, business, etc.); to convert into or express in the form of currency unbiased = not taking sides, impartial, objective 35 his opinion him it will be... Can you explain what how groundbreaking your proposal is? They can order gadgets they have are interested in How will readers will take get | obtain information about this gadget? ]]> 20250212 18:10-19:30 2 active Pitching your ideas 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 1 Innovation pg 112 ex 3 vocab pg 11 ex 5 grammar → pg 116 grammar reference Business Partner C1 coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/56o-1tx-ktb-8ep/join ]]> Business Partner C1 Unit 1.2 How innovators think 34 Chain of command active textbook Why would larger companies have difficulty taking decisions off-the-cuff? business_partner/business_partner_c1/business_partner_c1_coursebook_audio_files/business_partner_c1_coursebook_audio_SE_1.mp3 was set for homework pg 112 ex 3 vocab ]]> 33 20190927-1306 Articles active grammar 32 Articles mindmap active textbook Articles mindmap
articles_mindmap.pdf ]]> 31 20191010-1219 Articles (practice) active review 30 Grammar reference active textbook → pg 116 grammar reference pg 11 ex 6 7 grammar T / Cl Do you sometimes enthuse over some new technologies? ✓ artificial intelligence ✓ ad hoc testing ✓ folding smartphones Would you be more creative if you could afford to be more egotistical? ✓ if you worked freelance 〆probably not if your team had to wait for you → be assertive to take time & come up with divergent ideas pg 11 ex 8 A B writing T / Cl What technologies which you have discovered at work do you marvel about? Are you intrigued by the latest management trends in business? Have you ever got tired of some creative person's personality? Why? (...) ]]> 29 egotistical /ˌɛɡəˈtɪstɪkl,ˌiːɡəˈtɪstɪkl/ = excessively conceited or absorbed in oneself; self-centred to enthuse (about / over sth/sb) = to talk in an enthusiastic and excited way about sth Business Partner C1 1.3 Pitching your ideas 28 Persuasive techniques for pitching active textbook What do you find most challenging when pitching to people? ✓ starting ✓ finding the right arguments ✓ understanding their needs ✓ building a convincing narrative (...) pg 12 ex 1 A B speaking T / Cl Have you got any tricks to make people listen to you? ✓ offer some exclusive Arabic coffee → people won't fall asleep during the presentation! ✓ hand out chocolate → participants will want to come back pg 12 ex 1 C speaking Functional language: Pitching an idea for a magazine section pg 12 ex 2 speaking ]]> 27 pitch = talk or arguments used by a person trying to sell things or persuade people to do sth 26 20250205 18:10-19:30 2 active How innovators think 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 1 Innovation pg 9 ex 7 vocab pg 10 ex 2 3 reading Understanding what makes inventors tick Business Partner C1 coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/56o-1tx-ktb-8ep/join ]]> Business Partner C1 Unit 1.2 How innovators think 25 Understanding what makes inventors tick active textbook How often do you have Eureka moments? Have you got any trick to make them happen? ✓ able to think outside the box How often do you have Eureka moments? Have you got any trick to make them happen? ✓ indulge yourself into other activities ✓ chill out → keep ideas being processed on the back burners pg 10 ex 1 speaking pg 10 ex 2 3 reading Understanding what makes inventors tick T / Cl Do your employers understand and/or care about the way you work & think, or how creative you are? ✓ optimise work flow ✓ can allocate tasks to various team members better How do your managers force you to come up with innovative solutions? ✓ ask you to put up with some uncertainty ✓ keep some information to themselves pg 11 ex 4 speaking ]]> 24 Chain of command active textbook Why would larger companies have difficulty taking decisions off-the-cuff? ✓ more hierarchy → less room for creativity, or more difficult to make possible? pg 112 ex 1 listening business_partner/business_partner_c1/business_partner_c1_coursebook_audio_files/business_partner_c1_coursebook_audio_SE_1.mp3 Functional language: Expressing opinions pg 112 ex 2 listening business_partner/business_partner_c1/business_partner_c1_coursebook_audio_files/business_partner_c1_coursebook_audio_SE_1.mp3 set for homework pg 112 ex 3 vocab ]]> 23 eureka /juəˈri:kə/ = I have found it! (announcing a discovery etc.) against the grain (to go ~) = contrary to the natural inclination or feeling of someone or something bipolar disorder = mental illness characterized by the alternation of manic and depressive states; depression is the more common symptom, and many patients experience only a brief period of overoptimism and mild euphoria during the manic phase disinhibition (aka behavioural disinhibition) = medically recognized as an orientation towards immediate gratification, leading to impulsive behaviour driven by current thoughts, feelings, and external stimuli, without regard for past learning or consideration for future consequences. It is one of five pathological personality trait domains in certain psychiatric disorders. In psychology, it is defined as a lack of restraint manifested in disregard of social conventions, impulsivity, and poor risk assessment schizophrenia /ˌskɪtsəuˈfri:njə/ = mental disease marked by a breakdown in the relation between thoughts, feelings, and actions, frequently accompanied by delusions and retreat from social life dopamine /'dɔpə,main/ = central nervous system neurotransmitter essential to control of motion; it also acts as a hormone. Degeneration of certain dopamine-producing brain cells results in parkinsonism; often called the "happy hormone," dopamine results in feelings of well-being. A primary driver of the brain's reward system, it spikes when we experience something pleasurable thalamus /'θæləməs/ = either of two masses of grey matter in the forebrain, serving as relay stations for sensory tracts on the back burner = when something is temporarily not being dealt with or considered, especially because it is not urgent or important 27 Club = informal list consisting mostly of popular musicians, often expanded by artists, actors, and other celebrities who died at age 27. Although the claim of a "statistical spike" for the death of musicians at that age has been refuted by scientific research, it remains a common cultural conception that the phenomenon exists, with many celebrities who die at 27 noted for their high-risk lifestyles extraneous /eksˈtreɪnjəs/ (~ to) = separate from the object to which it is attached amorphous /əˈmɔːfəs/ = without a clearly defined shape or form. off-the-cuff = without preparing ahead of time what you will say; without preparation 22 veto /ˈvi:təu/ 20250129 18:10-19:30 2 active Business Partner C1 | An innovative approach The impact of technology 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 1 Innovation pg 8 ex 5 A B C vocab Business Partner C1 coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/56o-1tx-ktb-8ep/join ]]> Business Partner C1 21 wip textbook T / Cl Would you like to be an innovation director? What do you think this job involves? ✓ focus mainly on the development of new products and services ✓ oversee the identification, development and production of new products and services (...) pg 8 ex 2 video business_partner/business_partner_c1/business_partner_c1_video_files/business_partner_c1_video_u1_l1_1.1.1_ME_l.mp4 ]]> 20 active textbook business_partner/business_partner_c1/business_partner_c1_video_files/business_partner_c1_video_u1_l1_1.1.1_ME_l.mp4 T / Cl How can you create the greatest bang for your buck? ✓ play with technology (incl. over-tinkering) ✓ find like-minded people ✓ tackle big challenges ✓ gain insight (learn about workarounds used by others) ✓ prototype pg 8 ex 4 speaking ]]> 19 active textbook ✓ alternating current (AC) electricity by Nikola Tesla (born in 1856 in Austria-Hungary) ✓ pioneered the generation, transmission, and use of alternating current (AC) electricity, which can be transmitted over much greater distances than direct current ✓ everyone before him had thought only of direct current pg 8 ex 5 A vocab T / Cl Which is correct: to address a [problem | solution]? ✓ problem = to deal with, to tackle → collocation pg 8 ex 5 B C vocab Lexical material: Phrasal verbs to get round problems pg 9 ex 6 vocab T / Cl How do you go about testing a new product: have you got some automated routines or do you complete it manually? ✓ follow normative procedures pg 9 ex 7 vocab T / Cl What well thought out solutions could you dream up to convince the elderly to adopt them? ✓ AI robots to help them get dressed pg 9 ex 8 project ]]> 18 to address = to think about a problem or a situation and decide how you are going to deal with it disadvantaged = deprived of some of the basic necessities or advantages of life, such as adequate housing, medical care, or educational facilities to hang out = to spend time in a certain location or with certain people incubator = organization which helps new businesses to develop by giving them office space, services and equipment and providing them with business and technical advice blockchain = system in which a record of transactions made in Bitcoin or another cryptocurrency is maintained across several computers that are linked in a peer-to-peer network sight-impaired = used to describe someone who cannot see well cystic fibrosis = serious medical condition, especially affecting children, in which breathing and digesting food is very difficult Parkinson(’s) (disease) = serious illness in which your muscles become very weak and your arms and legs shake glass ceiling = ceiling based on attitudinal or organizational bias in the work force that prevents minorities and women from advancing to leadership positions more bang for the buck = good value for money well thought out = planned and organised carefully insight = sudden, clear understanding of something or part of something, especially a complicated situation or idea unorthodox = different from what is usual or accepted by most people to get round = to deal successfully with a problem to go about (~ gerund) = to begin or carry on with an activity to catch on = to become popular to read up on sth = to acquire information about a particular subject by studying it intensively to tinker with = to make small changes to sth in order to repair or improve it, especially in a way that may not be helpful to dream up = to imagine or invent something to come up with = to think of, invent, or create of = used to talk about possession from = used to refer to the original source of something 17 of develop for developing technology Thanks to innovating thinking, our company has started... I can't remember what was it was ]]> 20250122 18:10-19:30 2 active Business Partner C1 | Secrets of blue-sky 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. Business Partner C1 Unit 1 Innovation Business Partner C1 coursebook smartphone or tablet device print 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_mindmap.pdf smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. New Inside Out Upper Intermediate pg 49 ex 2 3 Grammar - present & past habits new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_students_book_will_would_used_to_habits_in_the_present_and_past_pg48_audioscript.pdf zoom_meeting.png 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 ]]> New Inside Out B2 Unit 5 Ritual 16 active textbook 15 20200522-1227 Past habits (used to vs would) active grammar 14 active textbook used to - would - will mindmap smartphone or tablet device print 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 ]]> 13 20210520-1357 active review grammar_used_to_would_will_past_and_present_habits_b2_03.csv 12 active textbook pg 49 ex 1 speaking ]]> 11 Business Partner C1 10 1 1 Secrets of blue-sky thinking active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Can you be commercially successful if you just follow suit (i.e. do the same as others do)? Why is creative thinking so much encouraged in the workplace? Have you got any secrets or recipes for being creative at work? ✓ never do the same thing twice ✓ always have divergent opinions in your team = don't follow suit ✓ practise brainstorming, timeout... ✓ try adding value to what AI can propose to follow suit = to do what someone else is doing; to play a card of the same colour and kind that another player has put down Are you being innovative in your job as much as you'd like to? What stops you? 〆standardised procedures, red tape 〆repetitive tasks 〆limited budget 〆resistance to change red tape = (disapproving) official rules that seem more complicated than necessary and prevent things from being done quickly What could define creativity in a professional context? ✓ divergent thinking = often referred to as lateral thinking, is the process of creating multiple, unique ideas or solutions to a problem that you are trying to solve. Through spontaneous, free-flowing thinking, divergent thinking requires coming up with many different answers or routes forward ✓ cognitive flexibility = ability to switch between thinking about two different concepts or to think about multiple concepts simultaneously → take your mind off a problem by focusing temporarily on sth else to allow your subconsciousness to come up with original solutions divergent = to be or become different from what is expected, planned, etc What is blue sky thinking? ✓ ideas that are not limited by the current beliefs or norms of a group or society ✓ may be creative or whimsical and maybe even bizarre → such thinking might lead to the solution you need whimsical = unusual and not serious in a way that is either amusing or annoying What qualities do creative people need in the workplace to succeed? ✓ inborn quality that is challenging to foster e.g. like charisma ✓ determination & arguably a strong ego 〆many ideas never come to fruition → need to become hardened to disappointment & failure ✓ not conscious or worrying about what others think about you (and how odd you may be) fruition = successful result of a plan, a process or an activity What's the difference between invention & innovation? ✓ invention (in a work context) = creation of a new product, service or process for the 1st time ✓ innovation (in a work context) = improvement, further development or addition to something that as already been invented in order to make more profitable, better-suited to a market... 9 2 active textbook T / Cl Would you like to be an innovation director? What do you think this job involves? ✓ focus mainly on the development of new products and services ✓ oversee the identification, development and production of new products and services (...) pg 8 ex 2 video business_partner/business_partner_c1/business_partner_c1_video_files/business_partner_c1_video_u1_l1_1.1.1_ME_l.mp4 ]]> 8 to follow suit = to do what someone else is doing; to play a card of the same colour and kind that another player has put down red tape = (disapproving) official rules that seem more complicated than necessary and prevent things from being done quickly invention (in a work context) = creation of a new product, service or process for the 1st time innovation (in a work context) = improvement, further development or addition to something that as already been invented in order to make more profitable, better-suited to a market... blue sky thinking = ideas that are not limited by the current beliefs or norms of a group or society. Blue-sky thinking can be ideas that are creative or whimsical and maybe even bizarre. Such thinking might lead to just the solution you need divergent = to be or become different from what is expected, planned, etc divergent | lateral thinking = process of creating multiple, unique ideas or solutions to a problem that you are trying to solve. Through spontaneous, free-flowing thinking, divergent thinking requires coming up with many different answers or routes forward cognitive flexibility = ability to switch between thinking about two different concepts or to think about multiple concepts simultaneously whimsical = unusual and not serious in a way that is either amusing or annoying; capricious fruition = successful result of a plan, a process or an activity disadvantaged = deprived of some of the basic necessities or advantages of life, such as adequate housing, medical care, or educational facilities to hang out = to spend time in a certain location or with certain people incubator = organization which helps new businesses to develop by giving them office space, services and equipment and providing them with business and technical advice blockchain = system in which a record of transactions made in Bitcoin or another cryptocurrency is maintained across several computers that are linked in a peer-to-peer network sight-impaired = used to describe someone who cannot see well cystic fibrosis = serious medical condition, especially affecting children, in which breathing and digesting food is very difficult Parkinson(’s) (disease) = serious illness in which your muscles become very weak and your arms and legs shake to tinker with = to make small changes to sth in order to repair or improve it, especially in a way that may not be helpful glass ceiling = ceiling based on attitudinal or organizational bias in the work force that prevents minorities and women from advancing to leadership positions more bang for the buck = good value for money 7 20250115 18:10-19:30 2 active Quarterly test - feedback By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. 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