nlmkitspc40 y22nlmkitspc40 20230608 (send the link to your google doc (in edit mode!) icons8-reading-100.png quarterly test Complete 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 file will be available here for download later) (the url will be available here later) vocab pre teach functional language grammar focus smartphone or tablet device listening Download onto your phone or tablet and listen carefully. Organizer Natalya Agapova ]]> sbook_plugins/wordlist_generated_from_xml_clog_sbook_for_sbook_session.inc NLMK IT Speaking 40 Pavel Drozhzhin drozhzhin_pv@nlmk.com Igor Glazyrin glazyrin_ib@nlmk.com kazakov_si@nlmk.com Aleksandr Krivobokov krivobokov_ao@nlmk.com Nina Kuzina kuzina_ne@nlmk.com Aleksey Podlesnyh podlesnyh_ay@nlmk.com 3 teachers B2 SkyEng 20230615 18:10-19:10 1.5 active Making staff feel safe By the end of this session you will have studied 20230612 20230615 last lesson before summer break quarterly test Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w by Thursday 20230608 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.ru/b/dun-qss-5h9-ytm ]]> 1 Why good leaders make you feel safe? 20230608 hw20230615 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Why good leaders make you feel safe | Simon Sinek What makes a great leader? Management theorist Simon Sinek suggests, it's someone who makes their employees feel secure, who draws staffers into a circle of trust. But creating trust and safety — especially in an uneven economy — means taking on big responsibility. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmyZMtPVodo]]> quarterly_test_kasperskygroup204_20230614.xml Quarterly test (logs) active quarterly_test_logs test_log_AlexanderKrivobokov_20230619_0009_quarterly_test_nlmkitspc40_20230608.xml test_log_AlekseyPodlesnykh_20230613_2336_quarterly_test_nlmkitspc40_20230608.xml test_log_Nina_20230608_1108_quarterly_test_nlmkitspc40_20230608.xml test_log_PavelDrozhzhin_20230608_0755_quarterly_test_nlmkitspc40_20230608.xml test_log_IgorGlazyrin_20230606_2210_quarterly_test_nlmkitspc40_20230608.xml 1 Carrot or stick? active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Some people believe work in a nuclear power plant is more pleasant and less stressful than in a commercial company? Why? ✓ life-long employment ✓ less competitive environment → feel safe at work 〆creativity & initiative means taking risks life-long employment = promise by a company to an employee that they will have a job for their whole working life Which is the most efficient way of managing people: the carrot or the stick? Why? What does it depend on? ✓ threatening can be faster only in the short term ✓ motivation works better in the long term → depends on staff, corporate culture... How should management styles adapt to the subordinates professional experience & social maturity? ✓ many people don't want to be held responsible 〆could be punished by a society that is not ready to be wrong → coach younger staff members to understand your corporate culture Should a good leader be able to work in different industries because they are expected to manage people rather than be specialists? ✓ soft skills become more important than hard skills = coaching, motivating, grooming... soft skills = aka common skills or core skills, skills applicable to all professions, and include critical thinking, problem solving, public speaking, professional writing, teamwork, digital literacy, leadership, professional attitude, work ethic, career management and intercultural fluency hard skills = job-specific abilities or knowledge learned through education, hands-on experience, or training Should management styles embrace mentoring of new hires? ✓ managers are inspirational, may be a role model 〆peer review may be more effective → adequate induction is essential ✓ formal knowledge about the company ✓ understanding of the corporate culture mentoring to understand new hires needs & difficulties → mentors should also be trained! to embrace = (formal) to accept an idea, a proposal, a set of beliefs, etc; to include How often do leaders groom their successors? Is it important? 〆leaders may be afraid of future competition → depends on mutual trust ✓ genuine leaders are not afraid to be ousted because they put corporate success first to groom sb (for / as sth) = to prepare or train sb for an important job or position to oust = to force sb out of a job or position of power, especially in order to take their place Why should leaders make staff feel safe? ✓ motivated staff will work better in the long term ✓ more loyal staff can concentrate on performance and not be distracted by external difficulties How can good leaders actually make you feel safe? ✓ treat everyone equally ✓ support employee's initiatives ✓ understand what staff members can and can't do ✓ foster talent development ✓ assign interesting, challenging tasks = create a climate of trust → take risks too = shared responsibility maternity leave, paid vacation... to foster = to promote the growth of 1 Why good leaders make you feel safe? hw20220907 active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Why good leaders make you feel safe | Simon Sinek What makes a great leader? Management theorist Simon Sinek suggests, it's someone who makes their employees feel secure, who draws staffers into a circle of trust. But creating trust and safety — especially in an uneven economy — means taking on big responsibility. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmyZMtPVodo]]> why_good_leaders_make_you_feel_safe_simon_sinek-lmyzmtpvodo.mp4 Why was Captain Swenson recognised? ✓ ran into live fire when caught in an ambush in Afghanistan ✓ rescued the wounded ✓ pulled out the dead = brave → reminiscent of a hero? to recognise = to express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for What is remarkable about what Captain Swenson did? ✓ he kissed his wounded soldier who was being evacuated by helicopter → emotional intelligence? emotional intelligence = ability to understand, use, and manage your own emotions in positive ways to relieve stress, communicate effectively, empathize with others, overcome challenges and defuse conflict What is the difference in making sacrifices in the army and in business? ✓ in the army, they're willing to sacrifice themselves so that others may gain → leaders are rewarded with a medal ✓ in business, leaders give bonuses to people who are ready to sacrifice others so that leaders may gain = opposite action Do you know of - or believe that - soldiers are attracted by the ideology: having a vocation, giving a service to their country? 〆their environment doesn't define how they act ✓ they would sacrifice themselves for you (if you can create the right environment) vocation = type of work or way of life that you believe is especially suitable for you What is special about this environment? What are the 2 key ingredients? ✓ trust ✓ cooperation ≠ words or instructions → empathy What is the circle of safety? ✓ an area where the tribe of social animals collaborate together → feel safe ✓ protect against external danger = feeling of trust & cooperation How does the anecdote of the airport staff support the anti-thesis (i.e. situation in which you are not in the circle of safety)? 〆if you don't follow the rules → lose your job = don't trust their leaders What makes a good parent? ✓ giving love ✓ ensuring education ✓ teaching discipline ✓ providing support to make great achievements ✓ giving opportunities to try and fail → be a role model? How many leaders prepare their successors? 〆lack of talent management 〆little concern for knowledge management = self-protection in Russia What is lifetime employment policy? ✓ don't lay off staff for performance issues (because you wouldn't lay off children either) → coach when there is an issue Would you sacrifice numbers to save people? ✓ in practice, reduce operational costs before labour costs because recruiting is time consuming What is the difference between head counts and heart counts? ✓ don't lay off staff during hard times ✓ people who feel safe will collaborate better & spontaneously make compromises = better to all suffer a little than one should suffer a lot How different are some of the recognised leaders at the top and unofficial leaders at the bottom? ✓ many leaders at the top feature only authority 〆they lack empathy 〆they are not trusted ✓ leaders at the bottom (usually) lack authority → feature consideration for others ✓ they are trusted = create a safe environment Why are some staff members ready to sacrifice themselves? ✓ because that's what their managers would do for them = guarantee of a safe environment for all ≠ networking 1 How schools kill creativity 20230615 hw20230900 active prep_ol_qa edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Ken Robinson: How schools kill creativity https://www.ted.com/talks/sir_ken_robinson_do_schools_kill_creativity/c]]> Why don't schools teach creativity although it is needed at work? 〆maths & languages are more valued than dance & drama, worldwide 〆education is based on & stems from industrial needs → public schools educate pupils out of creativity ✓ children are born artists (Picasso) 〆children lose their capacity to take a chance & be wrong = schools squander children ✓ education is predicated on academic ability 〆academic inflation proves education is shifting under our feet → more university graduates will be recruited now in a (few) year(s) than all years put together (ever before) (UNESCO) → need for human ecology (Sir Ken) to stigmatise = to treat sb in a way that makes them feel that they are very bad or unimportant to squander = to waste money, time, etc. in a stupid or careless way to be predicated ~ sth on / upon sth = to base sth on a particular belief, idea or principle Do you think the government has yet to find a better format for education? ✓ retrain teachers ✓ occasionally invite professionals to conduct workshops (as business schools do) → encourage a more creative approach & flexibility in teaching ✓ match teaching to current (tik-tok?) generation habits (e.g. micro learning) → impose a great variety of tools & ways to conduct lessons (rule - practice lesson, test - teach - test lesson, systems lesson, case studies, discovery lesson, presentation lessons, role plays, gamification...) ✓ give grades to teams and not individual pupils → encourage teamwork, cooperation, trust (but do assign individual objectives & responsibilities) 〆only parents need grades to assess progress made gamification = educational approach that seeks to motivate students by using video game design and game elements in learning environments. The goal is to maximize enjoyment and engagement by capturing the interest of learners and inspiring them to continue learning How can schools foster creativity and not kill it? 〆schools are only a framework for delivering standardised knowledge ✓ teachers foster creativity ✓ public education should empower teachers to inspire pupils through their delivery to foster = to encourage sth to develop Are we prepared to be wrong? 〆most probably not 〆lack of policy for forgiving mistakes → depends on local (corporate university) culture → should involve no punishment → address fear of trying sth new → allocate areas of work which may go pear-shaped (e.g. sandbox environment - NLMK lab) to go pear-shaped = to go wrong People should have fewer degrees and more relevant continuous training? Do you agree? ✓ employment in soft skills don't necessarily involve academic and/or technical knowledge obtained with a degree → gain human experience (e.g. through internship) Is it the corporate university's role to provide this human experience?... How can your educational system address needs of the future? ✓ be agile ✓ anticipate changing needs What steps should a corporate university undertake to avoid organisational brain drain? ✓ better remuneration ✓ feedback from team not only negative but also positive human capital flight = emigration or immigration of individuals who have received advanced training at home brain drain = migration of skilled personnel in search of better standards of living and quality of life, higher salaries, access to advanced technology and more stable political conditions in different places worldwide organizational brain drain = mass exodus of talented workers from a company, often because they sense instability, a lack of opportunity within the company, or they may feel that they can realize their career goals more easily at another company (source: investopedia.com) life-long employment = promise by a company to an employee that they will have a job for their whole working life soft skills = aka common skills or core skills, skills applicable to all professions, and include critical thinking, problem solving, public speaking, professional writing, teamwork, digital literacy, leadership, professional attitude, work ethic, career management and intercultural fluency hard skills = job-specific abilities or knowledge learned through education, hands-on experience, or training to groom = sb (for / as sth) to prepare or train sb for an important job or position to oust = to force sb out of a job or position of power, especially in order to take their place to embrace = (formal) to accept an idea, a proposal, a set of beliefs, etc; to include to sacrifice = to give up sth that is important or valuable to you in order to get or do sth that seems more important for yourself or for another person henpecked = man who people say is henpecked has a wife who is always telling him what to do, and is too weak to disagree with her to foster = to promote the growth of ambush = act of hiding and waiting for sb and then making a surprise attack on them reminiscent of = reminding you of sb/sth to recognise = to express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for emotional intelligence = ability to understand, use, and manage your own emotions in positive ways to relieve stress, communicate effectively, empathize with others, overcome challenges and defuse conflict predisposition /'pri:dɪspə'zɪʃ(ə)n/ (to / towards sth) | ~ (to do sth) = condition that makes sb/sth likely to behave in a particular way or to suffer from a particular disease; предрасположение empathy with sb/sth | for sb/sth | between A and B = ability to understand another person's feelings, experience, etc For With different people you need to use different (other | alternative) ways In global opinion general people can do something only if they are afraid Why you spent so much for on recruiting ]]> expert /'ekspə:t/ expat /'ekspæt/ 20230608 18:10-19:10 1.5 active Dilemma - Consultant with a conscience By the end of this session you will have studied 20230612 20230615 last lesson before summer break quarterly test Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w by Thursday 20230608 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) (no new homework) smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Intelligent Business Upper Intermediate Unit 15 Consulting intelligent_business_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg133-135_consultants_reported_speech_case_study_conscience.pdf vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.ru/b/dun-qss-5h9-ytm ]]> active textbook tmp_pdf/intelligent_business_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg133-135_consultants_reported_speech_case_study_conscience.pdf ✓ depends on how much you can get paid! → probably not worth taking the risk of going to jail What are the limits to a confidentiality clause | non-disclosure agreement? ✓ employer needs to secure their information 〆employee can't always be held accountable ✓ strike a compromise → be free from legal repercussions = if there is an official request, you must provide all information What could happen to a whistle blower? ✓ demoting, firing or laying off an employee ✓ giving an employee a worse position, pay or hours ✓ refusing to approve overtime or a promotion ✓ excluding an employee from meetings or training ✓ denying benefits ✓ failing to hire or rehire ✓ interfering with the employee’s ability to get a job somewhere else in the future ✓ making working conditions so difficult or miserable that an employee quits ✓ threatening, harassing or intimidating an employee ✓ threatening to call — or actually calling — police or immigration authorities on the employee src: https://chesleybrown.com/how-to-respond-to-a-whistleblowers-report/ pg 134 reading Brief - Consultant with a conscience pg 134 task 1 breakout room session #1 → consider options 1 2 → practise conditionals If Sue Kelly reported to a financial regulator... ✓ she'd probably lose her job immediately = 2nd conditional If more consultants were whistler blowers... ✓ perhaps fewer companies would have been involved in massive frauds = mixed conditional type 1 pg 134 task 2 3 breakout room session #2 → hold a meeting → compare findings → practise reported speech Common reporting verbs argue believe claim conclude feel maintain note remark report state warn He suggested... ✓ testifying in court against former colleagues She admitted... ✓ feeling reluctant to testify to massive fraud pg 134 listening intelligent_business_the_economist_longman/intelligent_business_upper_intermediate/intelligent_business_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02/intelligent_business_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_track_23.ogg T / Cl Decision T / Cl What is an efficient deterrent? ✓ going to jail What did the whistle blower do before going to the regulator? ✓ sold her shares What act is mentioned? What is its goal? Sarbanes-Oxley Act (a.k.a SOX) = legislation in the US that banned audit companies from carrying out certain consulting and legal services, as well as restricting tax consulting ]]> wip textbook pg 134 writing minutes ]]> 1 Why good leaders make you feel safe? 20230608 hw20230615 active prep_ol_qa edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Why good leaders make you feel safe | Simon Sinek What makes a great leader? Management theorist Simon Sinek suggests, it's someone who makes their employees feel secure, who draws staffers into a circle of trust. But creating trust and safety — especially in an uneven economy — means taking on big responsibility. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmyZMtPVodo]]> Why was Captain Swenson recognised? What is remarkable about what Captain Swenson did? What is the difference in making sacrifices in the army and in business? Do you know of - or believe that - soldiers are attracted by the ideology: having a vocation, giving a service to their country? What is special about this environment? What are the 2 key ingredients? What is the circle of safety? How does the anecdote of the airport staff support the anti-thesis (i.e. situation in which you are not in the circle of safety)? What makes a good parent? What is lifetime employment policy? Would you sacrifice numbers to save people? What is the difference between head counts and heart counts? How different are some of the recognised leaders at the top and unofficial leaders at the bottom? Why are some staff members ready to sacrifice themselves? confidentiality clause | non-disclosure agreement = legally binding contract where an individual or enterprise guarantees to deal with particular data as a commercial secret and guarantees to not disclose such information to others without correct authorization to demote = to move sb to a lower position or rank, often as a punishment CFO = chief financial officer financial regulator = organisation which can work in different departments to ensure financial service companies are compliant with the law and financial regulations. Regulators also provide information to consumers to protect them from improper practices to testify = to speak seriously about something, especially in a law court, or to give or provide proof; to show something or prove that something is true whistle-blower = person who informs people in authority or the public that the company they work for is doing sth wrong or illegal alert (to sth) = aware of sth, especially a problem or danger; able to think quickly; quick to notice things deterrent /dɪˈterənt/ = thing that makes sb less likely to do sth Sarbanes-Oxley Act (a.k.a SOX) = legislation in the US that banned audit companies from carrying out certain consulting and legal services, as well as restricting tax consulting to try trying to find another job before going to the regulator She didn't want to admit that she knows knew about the fraud ]]> 20230605 18:10-19:10 1.5 active Reporting findings By the end of this session you will have studied 20230612 last lesson before summer break quarterly test Start preparing for quarterly test (scheduled 20230608) (no new homework) smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Intelligent Business Upper Intermediate Unit 15 Consulting intelligent_business_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg133-135_consultants_reported_speech_case_study_conscience.pdf vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.ru/b/dun-qss-5h9-ytm ]]> active textbook ]]> 1 pix/icons8-lecturer-100_white.png Verb patterns checklist active move_contents ∑ 4 verb patterns 1) verb + infinitive 2) verb + gerund 3) verb + infinitive OR gerund → no real difference in meaning + ing = about the past, focus on an ongoing process + to + infinitive = about the future, focus on a goal 4) verb + infinitive OR gerund → difference in meaning Common verbs with ing (incl. 3 -4) to admit [or to admit that] to avoid to begin (3) to belong to carry on to consider to continue (3) to deny [or to deny that] to enjoy to fancy to finish to forget (3) to give up to go on (4) to imagine to involve to keep to keep on to mean (4) to mind to postpone to put off to recommend (3) to risk to start (3) to suggest [or to suggest that] to think of to understand to weigh ]]> active textbook reported speech mindmap reported_speech_mindmap.pdf ]]> active textbook tmp_pdf/intelligent_business_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg133-135_consultants_reported_speech_case_study_conscience.pdf ✓ when you don't know how to fight competition ✓ if you want to think big but don't know how to put a stake in the ground... (...) pg 132 ex 1 2 listening intelligent_business_the_economist_longman/intelligent_business_upper_intermediate/intelligent_business_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02/intelligent_business_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_track_20.ogg T / Cl Do you agree with the consultant's ideas? ✓ justify higher price with better quality pg 132 speaking → discuss pieces of advices given set for homework pg 132 writing ~ 300 words formal e-mail summarising recommendations provided by consultant ]]> active textbook tmp_pdf/intelligent_business_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg133-135_consultants_reported_speech_case_study_conscience.pdf pg 133 Career skills Functional language: Reporting to colleagues T / Cl Can you depend on consultants for impartial feedback? 〆show critical thinking ✓ better work with than against pg 133 ex 1 2 listening 2 intelligent_business_the_economist_longman/intelligent_business_upper_intermediate/intelligent_business_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02/intelligent_business_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_track_21.ogg T / Cl She recommended [to agree | agreeing] with the consultant's opinion ✓ to agree → focus on future goals ✓ agreeing → focus on on-going situation Functional language: Reporting pg 133 Career skills T / Cl Management decision → report & interpret a controversial decision made by management → recycle expressions a-g ]]> wip textbook pg 133 speaking pg 133 ex 3 listening intelligent_business_the_economist_longman/intelligent_business_upper_intermediate/intelligent_business_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02/intelligent_business_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_track_22.ogg ]]> wip textbook ✓ they usually resist change (...) Is it acceptable to deviate from the agenda during a meeting? ✓ if yes = synchronic culture → share information & opinions 〆 if no = monochronic culture → summarise & reach a conclusion to show meeting has reached its goals pg 133 culture at work ]]> to deviate (from sth) = to be different from sth; to do sth differently from what is usual or expected impartial = not supporting one person or group more than another, not taking sides; neutral (summary | conclusion | feedback) like as we have ]]> 20230601 18:10-19:10 1.5 active Reporting changes By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English Grammar in Use Intermediate, Murphy Unit 47 48 reported speech key to exercise Check your answers with the key at the end of the file english_grammar_in_use_intermediate_unit47-48_reported_speech_w_key.pdf vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.ru/b/dun-qss-5h9-ytm ]]> 20230529-1941 Reported speech (A2-B1) active grammar 1 Reported speech active deck_shuffled deck_of_phrases_reported_speech_b1_02.csv 2 Simon says active edit_ol_qa_writing edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png You have a new manager called Simon. Use indirect speech to paraphrase Simon's requests.]]> We need training in IT. → Simon said they needed training in IT. The HR officer replies: We will provide such training. → The HR officer replied they would provide such training.]]> We need to reorganise all our learning solutions! Simon said that...]]> we needed to reorganise all our learning solutions. You should have real management skills. Simon said that...]]> you had to have real management and leadership skills. We will have to be more advanced in leadership. Simon said that...]]> we would have to be more advanced in leadership. We should be more mature in our pedagogical design. Simon said that... ]]> we had to be more mature in our pedagogical design. In the past, we didn't worry if we were delivering the same information in various learning solutions. Simon said that...]]> in the past, we didn't worry | weren't worried if we were | had been delivering the same information in various learning solutions. I'll check if learning solutions satisfy the mapping of target competences. Simon said that...]]> he would check if learning solutions satisfy | satisfied the mapping of target competences. 20230529-1942 Reported speech B1-B2 (cont.) active grammar 20230529-1943 Reported speech B2+ active grammar active textbook reported speech mindmap reported_speech_mindmap.pdf ]]> 1 Lead in active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Creative Accountants Funny Creative Accountants TV Commercial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jxaY14ddrY ]]> creative_accountants--jxay14ddry.mp4 When you develop your business, you want to [lower | raise] the bar? ✓ raise the bar raise the bar = improve your standards Do you want to push the peanut? 〆 no, you don't want ridiculous ideas push the peanut = waste time on silly things Who can help you push the envelope? ✓ (expensive) consultants push the envelope = extend the limits of what is possible How do you put a stake in the ground? ✓ launch an advertising campaign ✓ hire the services of consultants put a stake in the ground = take the first step Who can help you hit the ground running? ✓ more staff? hit the ground running = start immediately When would your manager claim you had to lower the bar? ✓ you were running out of budget in R&D ✓ if you had pushed the envelope too much Has any of your clients ever suggested you were pushing the peanut? ✓ when they didn't understand your product strategy How can you reassure your client you would hit the ground running? ✓ you may promise they would see the result immediately 2 Role play active role_play Recycle new expressions and language. Recycle new expressions and language. You had a meeting with your boss. Discuss with your colleague how you are going to improve your company's turnover despite the crisis. ✓ Our boss said we had to push the envelope. → we (...) a team of creative marketeers → we need (...) ✓ He recommended thinking big → we (...) advertising campaign on Tv ✓ At least, we should put a stake in the ground... → we (...) exhibitions ✓ He claimed we could raise the bar → outsource consultants 〆He warned we shouldn't... → localise production in cheaper labour cost countries → disappoint loyal customers You had a meeting with your boss about how you're going to improve your company's turnover despite the crisis. Discuss with your colleague but disagree with him/her: you think what your boss said is different. ✓ I thought our boss meant we had to hit the ground running! → hire more staff 〆He didn't suggest we had to lower the bar. → take out a loan ✓ I'm sure he meant that... → invest in new equipment 〆Come on! We don't want to push the peanut! → provide relevant training to claim = to say that sth is true although it has not been proved and other people may not believe it to maintain = to keep stating that sth is true, even though other people do not agree or do not believe it to warn (sb) (of sth) | ~ (sb) (about / against sb/sth) = to tell sb about sth, especially sth dangerous or unpleasant that is likely to happen, so that they can avoid it to push the envelope (or the edge of the envelope) = to approach or extend the limits of what is possible to hit the ground running = to start something and proceed at a fast pace with great enthusiasm to think big = to be ambitious to lower (or raise or lift) the bar = to lower (or raise) the standards which need to be met in order to qualify for something to put a stake in the ground = to take the first step; to make a big move to get something started to push the peanut = to have a race in which peanuts are pushed around the room with lead pencils or walking sticks. Someone's pushing peanut from one place to another with their nose (for instance) is treated as a ridiculous act in news stories from the early 1900s too many cooks spoil the broth = (saying) if too many people are involved in doing sth, it will not be done well in about this position We can't spend money for on exhibitions ]]> 20230529 18:10-19:10 1.5 active Case study - Business travel services By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Market Leader 3rd edition Intermediate Unit 2 - Travel Case study - Business travel services icons8-reading-100.png pg 20 background pg 21 Four claims market_leader_3rd_intermediate_course_book_pg20-21_case_study_business_travel_services.pdf vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.ru/b/dun-qss-5h9-ytm ]]> active textbook Dealing with e-mails of complaint ✓ outsource flight bookings, car rentals, accommodations → save time How often do you receive e-mails of complaint? How do you deal with them? 〆not when needed → such feedback relevant when testing a new service or product ✓ try to identify the root cause ✓ prioritise accordingly How do you deal with unhappy clients? ✓ assess whether the complaint is justified = distinguish fair claims from consumer terrorism → answer as soon as possible → dedicate a special account manager ✓ offer a refund ✓ give a discount What actions should BTS take to keep its dissatisfied clients from NeoTech? ✓ focus on senior executive expectations ✓ charm NeoTech with VIP offers → show results rather than just pay lip service → avoid being replaced by another service provider pg 20 background BTS Business Travel Services pg 21 four claims reading pg 20 stage 1 pg 20 stage 2 stage 3 role play meeting ]]> 1 Dealing with complaints active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png to delight = to give sb a lot of pleasure and enjoyment To what extent can BTS be held responsible for these problems? ✓ establish whether BTS could influence the quality of service provided by their partner (...) ]]> Hotel problems ✓ consider partnering with hotel chains to be able to demand consistent standards ✓ give advance notice in the event there is no other decent hotel in the region ✓ run regular audits for BTS corporate needs ✓ impose penalties in the event of repeated complaints → change hotels if relevant Lost luggage 〆staff at customer service are unlikely to be motivated in times of a merger → BTS should be in touch with its partners on a regular basis, be aware of potential problems arising... → should have anticipated disruptions due to the merger 〆client should have involved BTS without delay → make sure clients know how to contact BTS via a hotline Car rental problem ✓ most car rental companies systematically offer an upgrade at the same price 〆reconsider partnering with staff with a 'take-it-or-leave-it' attitude 〆BTS should be held responsible for not having guaranteed the given car → show goodwill (to save business relationship with NeoTech) 〆BTS can't afford to quibble over USD 240 (keeping their contract with NeoTech is well worth it) → offer to reimburse the difference to quibble about / over sth = to argue or complain about a small matter or an unimportant detail Diverted flight 〆weather disrupting flight schedules shouldn't be treated as a rare contingency → renegotiate terms of the contract with the airline when in situations 'beyond control' → ensure airline provides a room per local legislation ✓ BTS needn't pay for hotel expenses but... → make a goodwill gesture? goodwill gesture = small token to show appreciation, say sorry or show gratitude towards a customer or employee active textbook ]]> active textbook DVD case study commentary Feedback How should BTS deal with client problems? ✓ understand clients' experience (what happened, worries, frustration...) ✓ assess what can be done → don't commit to anything you can't guarantee What steps can BTS take to avoid such problems? ✓ have preferred supplier arrangements ✓ guarantee levels of service, costs... ✓ set up a customer service What should BTS do now? ✓ treat important clients as 'special' ✓ provide goodwill gestures (e.g. better cars, rooms at lower price) ✓ solve all problems experienced → guarantee better service from now on ]]> wip textbook to retain = to keep household name = name that has become very well known account manager = someone in a company who takes care of particular clients to downgrade sb/sth (from sth) (to sth) = to move sb/sth down to a lower rank or level to reassess = to think again about sth to decide if you need to change your opinion of it goodwill = good relationship between a business and its customers that is calculated as part of its value when it is sold goodwill gesture = small token to show appreciation, say sorry or show gratitude towards a customer or employee to delight = to give sb a lot of pleasure and enjoyment to quibble about / over sth = to argue or complain about a small matter or an unimportant detail wait expect any discounts It was maybe the hugest greatest apartment room | suite in my life ]]> 20230525 18:10-19:10 1.5 active Describing managerial styles By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. New Inside Out Upper Intermediate Verb patterns pg 53 ex 3 vocab & grammar new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg52-53_verb_patterns_successful_marriage.pdf Optional homework Speak Out Upper Intermediate icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png pg 96 ex 5 A B grammar - ing form and infinitive Unit 8.2 pg 96 ex 7 A practice pg 143 verb patterns Unit 8.2 (check your answers with the key at the end of the file) speak_out_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg96-143_verb_patterns_w_key.pdf vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.ru/b/dun-qss-5h9-ytm ]]> 20190418-1837 active review grammar_verb_patterns_selection_b2_03.csv active textbook tmp_pdf/new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg52-53_verb_patterns_successful_marriage.pdf pg 53 ex 3 vocab & grammar T / Cl What would the worst wife or husband be like? 〆 they would forget celebrating to celebrate birthdays to forget + infinitive → sth you are / were supposed to do 〆 they would not remember to discuss discussing their spouse's dish or music to remember + in → remember a definite past event 〆they would keep quibbling about dinner to keep + gerund = to do sth again and again (...) pg 53 ex 1 2 listening inside_out/new_inside_out_upper_intermediate/new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02/new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_07.ogg T / Cl How have relationships in marriages changed from one generation to another? ✓ couples don't try to stay together as hard as they used to in the past → divorces are easier & therefore more common ✓ people regret getting married less often ✓ younger generations will try to remarry (...) ]]> 1 pix/icons8-lecturer-100_white.png Verb patterns checklist active move_contents ∑ 4 verb patterns 1) verb + infinitive 2) verb + gerund 3) verb + infinitive OR gerund → no real difference in meaning + ing = about the past, focus on an ongoing process + to + infinitive = about the future, focus on a goal 4) verb + infinitive OR gerund → difference in meaning Common verbs with ing (incl. 3 -4) to admit [or to admit that] to avoid to begin (3) to belong to carry on to consider to continue (3) to deny [or to deny that] to enjoy to fancy to finish to forget (3) to give up to go on (4) to imagine to involve to keep to keep on to mean (4) to mind to postpone to put off to recommend (3) to risk to start (3) to stop (4) to suggest [or to suggest that] to think of to understand to weigh ]]> 2 Role play active role_play Recycle new expressions and language. → use this chart to describe managerial styles Blake & Mouton - Managerial chart
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]]> Recycle new expressions and language. You are a very result-oriented manager. Explain how your way of doing things is more effective. You believe ends justify the means (concern for production). ✓ I've tried to motivate... ← try + infinitive = try & fail (people with more interesting tasks) ✓ I stopped caring about... (people's feelings when I realised they weren't loyal to their company anyway) ✓ I mean to achieve... ← mean + infinitive = want to (our deadlines at any costs) ✓ my staff have always denied... (preferring time off to a financial reward) You are a people person. Disagree with your partner. Justify why your approach & concern for people are better in the long term. ✓ I always remember... (my staff members' birthdays because it helps create a good working atmosphere) ✓ I stopped giving... (too challenging tasks because staff burn out) ✓ I never forget... (to celebrate successes, even small ones!) ✓ I've tried... ← try + gerund = try & see what happens (motivating staff with financial incentives but sometimes elder staff weren't too happy) ✓ training doesn't mean... ← mean + ing = involve (wasting company time & money!) ✓ a business relation will go on... (developing if everyone is happy to work together, not the opposite!) to remember + infinitive = to keep in mind you need to do sth and not to forget to remember + gerund = to recall a past action to try + gerund = to try & see what happens to try + infinitive = to try & get a result to go on + gerund = to continue (the activity in the gerund) to go on + infinitive = to end one action and start another one to forget + infinitive = to forget sth you are / were supposed to do to forget + gerund = to forget a definite past event to keep + gerund = to do sth again and again to give up = to stop doing sth to quibble (about / over sth) = to argue or complain about a small matter or an unimportant detail laudable = deserving to be praised or admired, even if not really successful 20230522 18:10-19:10 1.5 active Building a successful relationship By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg52-53_verb_patterns_successful_marriage.pdf vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.ru/b/dun-qss-5h9-ytm ]]> New Inside Out Upper Intermediate B2 active textbook ✓ share common interests ✓ keep time for yourself ✓ be loving and caring both before and after marriage (...)
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T / Cl → practise present continuous for descriptions They are standing in the kitchen, holding glasses of wine. → practise present simple for habits They often cook together. T / Cl They enjoy [to cook | cooking] together ✓ cooking to enjoy + ing = verb pattern T / Cl He is trying [to repair | repairing] the car ✓ to repair to try + infinitive ↔ try and get a result = verb pattern
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]]> active textbook tmp_pdf/new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg52-53_verb_patterns_successful_marriage.pdf pg 52 ex 3 listening inside_out/new_inside_out_upper_intermediate/new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02/new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_06.ogg ]]> 20240531-0906 Verb patterns active grammar ∑ 4 verb patterns 1) verb + infinitive 2) verb + gerund 3) verb + infinitive OR gerund → no real difference in meaning + ing = about the past, focus on an ongoing process + to + infinitive = about the future, focus on a goal 4) verb + infinitive OR gerund → difference in meaning Common verbs with ing (incl. 3 -4) to admit [or to admit that] to avoid to begin (3) to belong to carry on to consider to continue (3) to deny [or to deny that] to enjoy to fancy to finish to forget (3) to give up to go on (4) to imagine to involve to keep to keep on to mean (4) to mind to postpone to put off to recommend (3) to risk to start (3) to stop (4) to suggest [or to suggest that] to think of to understand to weigh ]]> 20190418-1837 active review grammar_verb_patterns_selection_b1_02.csv grammar_verb_patterns_selection_b2_01.csv apron = piece of clothing worn over the front of the body, from the chest or the waist down, and tied around the waist caring = compassionate, esp. with reference to the professional care of the sick or elderly. spouse = (formal or law) a husband or wife to deserve = if sb/sth deserves sth, it is right that they should have it, because of the way they have behaved or because of what they are to remember + infinitive = to keep in mind you need to do sth and not to forget to remember + gerund = to recall a past action to try + gerund = to try & see what happens to try + infinitive = to try & get a result can't stand = to dislike very much to go on + gerund = to continue (the activity in the gerund) to go on + infinitive = to end one action and start another one was broken broke down ]]> 20230518 18:10-19:10 1.5 active Case study Delaney call centre - absenteeism By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Market Leader 3rd Edition Advanced (optional homework) pg 47 ex H grammar Delaney call centre - absenteeism pg 50 background reading pg 50 report on absenteeism market_leader_3rd_advanced_students_book_pg44-47-51_employment_trends_giganomics.pdf vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.ru/b/dun-qss-5h9-ytm ]]> 1 Lead in Engaging staff to avoid absenteeism active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png https://www.investopedia.com/terms/a/absenteeism.asp ]]> What is absenteeism? ✓ could be perceived as a breach of an implicit contract between employee and employer ✓ often viewed as an indicator of poor individual performance ✓ might explain why telework is often mistrusted by managers → enable status display in corporate messengers (e.g. Teams, Slack, Harvest) to show your activity absenteeism = regular absence from work or school without a good reason breach = failure to do sth that must be done by law What are the causes of absenteeism? 〆minor illness 〆workplace bullying or harassment 〆mental health issues 〆major illness and long-term conditions 〆family issues 〆approved leave 〆commuting issues 〆team and management issues 〆lack of motivating tasks, boring daily routine bullying = act of using strength or power to frighten or hurt weaker people What problems can result from absenteeism? 〆failed deadlines 〆poor teamwork results 〆micromanagement 〆tarnish your reputation 〆threaten your long-term employability → dismissal 〆high staff turnover → expensive training 〆customer dissatisfaction to tarnish = to spoil the good opinion people have of sb/sth How do you deal with absenteeism? ✓ provide a better work-life balance → implement flexitime ✓ ensure physical and mental health benefit → promote a more inclusive corporate culture ✓ motivate staff ✓ improve job satisfaction active textbook pg 50 report on absenteeism Lexical material: Absenteeism pg 50 task 1 role play pg 151 student A - team leader (manager) pg 159 student B - agent T / Cl What solutions for Delaney would you recommend? ✓ consider 2 teams whose work breaks overlap to cover up for the other team ✓ areas & facilities for breaks ]]> active textbook tmp_pdf/market_leader_3rd_advanced_students_book_pg50-51_delaney_call_centre_absenteeism.pdf speaker 1 market_leader/market_leader_3rd_advanced/market_leader_3rd_advanced_audio_cd02/market_leader_3rd_advanced_audio_cd02_14.ogg speaker 2 market_leader/market_leader_3rd_advanced/market_leader_3rd_advanced_audio_cd02/market_leader_3rd_advanced_audio_cd02_15.ogg speaker 3 market_leader/market_leader_3rd_advanced/market_leader_3rd_advanced_audio_cd02/market_leader_3rd_advanced_audio_cd02_16.ogg speaker 4 market_leader/market_leader_3rd_advanced/market_leader_3rd_advanced_audio_cd02/market_leader_3rd_advanced_audio_cd02_17.ogg speaker 5 market_leader/market_leader_3rd_advanced/market_leader_3rd_advanced_audio_cd02/market_leader_3rd_advanced_audio_cd02_18.ogg speaker 6 market_leader/market_leader_3rd_advanced/market_leader_3rd_advanced_audio_cd02/market_leader_3rd_advanced_audio_cd02_19.ogg T / Cl What problems does Delaney need to resolve? ✓ workload pressure (need to meet strict performance targets) ✓ time management (need to rush callers) ✓ call monitoring (not popular & cause of stress) ✓ lack of flexibility pg 51 task 2 decision-making meeting → brainstorming set for homework writing a report pg 51 task 2 decision-making meeting → suggest solutions to reduce absenteeism at Delaney Draft e-mail - Monthly performance → feedback Isn't rude? see pg 143 writing e-mails ]]> active textbook DVD case study commentary part 1 market_leader/market_leader_3rd_advanced/market_leader_3rd_advanced_video_files/market_leader_3rd_advanced_unit5_employment_trends_consultant_feedback_01.mp4 part 2 market_leader/market_leader_3rd_advanced/market_leader_3rd_advanced_video_files/market_leader_3rd_advanced_unit5_employment_trends_consultant_feedback_02.mp4 Conclusions ✓ involve staff into productivity concerns ✓ implement roto-patterns to chill out after a difficult call ✓ give more freedom (not to be a cog in the machine) ✓ improve environmental conditions (sofas, darts...) ✓ structural framework (bonuses...) = retain staff longer by making them happier = improve quality of service provided ]]> absenteeism = fact of being frequently away from work or school, especially without good reasons breach = failure to do sth that must be done by law bullying = act of using strength or power to frighten or hurt weaker people to cover for = to substitute for a person ultimately = in the end; finally to occur = to happen attrition = process of making sb/sth, especially your enemy, weaker by repeatedly attacking them or creating problems for them to turn a blind eye to = to pretend not to see; not pay attention resentful = feeling bitter or angry about sth that you think is unfair to chill out = to become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation hear all that listen to everything the customer wants to tell them | to complain about You are worry worried about the reasons You are worry about the reasons I missed lost my idea (OR I lost the thread) They should propose additional measures for to relax ]]> 20230515 18:10-19:10 1.5 active Skills for the 21st century - Giganomics: And what don't you do for a living? By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Market Leader 3rd Edition Advanced (rescheduled from previous lesson) icons8-reading-100.png pg 45 ex H reading Skills for the 21st century icons8-reading-100.png pg 46 ex C D Giganomics: And what don't you do for a living? market_leader_3rd_advanced_students_book_pg44-47-51_employment_trends_giganomics.pdf vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.ru/b/dun-qss-5h9-ytm ]]> active textbook tmp_pdf/market_leader_3rd_advanced_students_book_pg44-47-51_employment_trends_giganomics.pdf ✓ have a wide set of skills rather than be a specialist ✓ multitasking (...) pg 45 ex G listening market_leader/market_leader_3rd_advanced/market_leader_3rd_advanced_audio_cd02/market_leader_3rd_advanced_audio_cd02_11.ogg T / Cl What kind of employee profiles are needed nowadays? Why? ✓ wide set of skills & experience 〆no specialist set of skills ✓ good communication skills → getting on well with other people → ability to work in a team ✓ technical competence Staff will undergo relevant training to company's needs → recruit people who can adapt → headhunters need additional stress interviews, case interviews & behavioural questions to assess staff's potential for continuous learning What are the risks involved in recruiting less specialised staff? 〆additional time & resources are needed in training → avoid excessive staff turnover for your investment in your talent pool to pay off → develop new motivational solutions to retain staff 〆lack of responsibility → need hard skills to provide quality products & services pg 45 ex H reading Skills for the 21st century pg 45 ex I speaking ]]> active textbook ✓ freelancers pg 46 ex B C speaking pg 46 ex D reading Giganomics: And what don't you do for a living? Lexical material: Giganomics, freelance work, portfolio workers pg 47 ex E F vocab T / Cl Would you like to be a portfolio worker, or prefer having full-time employment? (...) pg 47 ex G speaking → recycle expressions from pg 47 ex E F vocab T / Cl Is the price to pay in terms of work-life balance too high to be a portfolio worker? ✓ depends on your ambitions 〆sometimes even grafting just won't improve your life Can you be a portfolio worker if you are of a laid-back sort of person? 〆probably → need to be more committed to completing tasks in due time ]]> active textbook by working I'm terrible at selling myself ✓ gerund What verb form do you need after an adjective? It's hard to keep up ✓ infinitive What verb form do you need after some fixed expressions with a noun? a price to pay a bid to survive ✓ infinitive pg 47 ex H grammar ]]> 1 Lead in Engaging staff to avoid absenteeism active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png https://www.investopedia.com/terms/a/absenteeism.asp ]]> What is absenteeism? ✓ could be perceived as a breach of an implicit contract between employee and employer ✓ often viewed as an indicator of poor individual performance ✓ might explain why telework is often mistrusted by managers → enable status display in corporate messengers (e.g. Teams, Slack, Harvest) to show your activity absenteeism = regular absence from work or school without a good reason breach = failure to do sth that must be done by law What are the causes of absenteeism? 〆minor illness 〆workplace bullying or harassment 〆mental health issues 〆major illness and long-term conditions 〆family issues 〆approved leave 〆commuting issues 〆team and management issues 〆lack of motivating tasks, boring daily routine bullying = act of using strength or power to frighten or hurt weaker people What problems can result from absenteeism? 〆failed deadlines 〆poor teamwork results 〆micromanagement 〆tarnish your reputation 〆threaten your long-term employability → dismissal 〆high staff turnover → expensive training 〆customer dissatisfaction to tarnish = to spoil the good opinion people have of sb/sth How do you deal with absenteeism? ✓ provide a better work-life balance → implement flexitime ✓ ensure physical and mental health benefit → promote a more inclusive corporate culture ✓ motivate staff ✓ improve job satisfaction compelling = that makes you pay attention to it because it is so interesting and exciting; so strong that you must do sth about it to elicit = to get information or a reaction from sb, often with difficulty; to draw forth (what is latent); выявлять; делать вывод; выводить; вытянуть continually = in a way that happens repeatedly continuously = without a pause or interruption giganomics = making a living from a number of 'gigs', i.e. part time jobs, short term projects, etc one-off = happening or done only once bleak = not hopeful or encouraging lucrative = producing a large amount of money; making a large profit fainthearted = lacking conviction or boldness or courage bleak = not hopeful or encouraging; bare, empty or with no pleasant features swings & roundabouts = when two choices have the same amount of gains and losses so that there is little differences, situation in which different actions or options result in no eventual gain or loss, what you lose on the swings you gain on the roundabouts, e.g. If you earn more, you pay more tax, so it's all swings and roundabouts to drop in = to visit someone; to mention sth casually in a conversation to coin = to invent a new word or expression to graft = to work very hard (informal) gig = job, especially one that does not last a long time (AmEn) bid = an attempt to achieve or obtain sth bookkeeper = person whose job is to keep an accurate record of the accounts of a business miscellanies = group or collection of different kinds of things AOB = any other business miss skip some activities We have some such examples It depends of on the size of the problem It's more a position than try trying to avoid it Maybe they should leave their work at all altogether ]]> 20230511 18:10-19:10 1.5 active Employment trends Skills for the 21st century - Giganomics: And what don't you do for a living? By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Market Leader 3rd Edition Advanced icons8-reading-100.png pg 45 ex H reading Skills for the 21st century market_leader_3rd_advanced_students_book_pg44-47-51_employment_trends_giganomics.pdf vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.ru/b/dun-qss-5h9-ytm ]]> Market Leader 3rd edition C1 Unit 5 Employment trends 1 Lead in active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png How long do you think you will work in the same company? What does it depend on? ✓ probably only 2-3 years if aged about 25 ✓ 4-5 years when in your thirties → depends on: ✓ age ✓ corporate culture ✓ career opportunities ✓ lifelong learning → you can learn & progress faster in your career if you change jobs more often (...) → go job hunting if you are not challenged or interested in your current tasks any more lifelong learning = ongoing, voluntary, and self-motivated" pursuit of knowledge for either personal or professional reasons. It is important for an individual's competitiveness and employability, but also enhances social inclusion, active citizenship, and personal development Is short-term employment (1-2 years) a fact in today's society or just a fashion, a trend among certain job seekers? ✓ a fact → see popularity of professional networking sites, such as LinkedIn ✓ a new reality ✓ changing industries is more accessible → professional mobility has become much easier = often an opportunity for relocating Why is long-term employment less common? ✓ businesses can't afford to guarantee job security in times of crises → invest in continuous training to keep their talent as long as possible = guarantees long-term employability → people work on a few projects ('gigs') at the same time = giganomics employability (long-term ~ / short term ~) = fact of having the skills and qualifications that will make sb want to employ you giganomics = making a living from a number of 'gigs', i.e. part time jobs, short term projects, etc If you had the choice, would you work freelance? 〆job security nowadays depends less on your company & more on your career ambitions & continuous development ✓ shorter assignments are better paid ✓ work as a sole trader is more varied ✓ you are your own boss & can choose what projects you want to take on 〆unstable future & earnings 〆unlikely work-life balance → requires more self-discipline → need to be good at selling yourself sole trader = type of enterprise owned and run by one person and in which there is no legal distinction between the owner and the business entity. A sole trader does not necessarily work alone and may employ other people Can you become a C-level manager without experience in managing people? ✓ acquire skills reminiscent of an MBA ✓ managing staff becomes more important than your specialisation → strike a balance between soft skills and hard skills ✓ show you can make hard decisions C-level = also called the C-suite, is a term used to describe high-ranking executive titles in an organization. The letter C, in this context, stands for "chief," as in chief executive officer and chief operating officer active textbook tmp_pdf/market_leader_3rd_advanced_students_book_pg44-47-51_employment_trends_giganomics.pdf Job security is gone. The driving force must come from the individual ✓ strike a balance between soft and hard skills → learning how to manage people is inevitable → working freelance can be an alternative career path exception to the rule: Some managers in IT step down to 'individual contributor' (e.g. Google Fellow, Kaspersky Principal Software Expert, Yandex Fellow) Lexical material: Work patterns (teleworking, casual labour...) T / Cl You catch a virus, you have to stay in bed for 2 weeks. Who's going to cover for you? ✓ a person who's got a fixed term / temporary contract pg 44 ex A listening speaker 1 market_leader/market_leader_3rd_advanced/market_leader_3rd_advanced_audio_cd02/market_leader_3rd_advanced_audio_cd02_1.ogg speaker 2 market_leader/market_leader_3rd_advanced/market_leader_3rd_advanced_audio_cd02/market_leader_3rd_advanced_audio_cd02_2.ogg speaker 3 market_leader/market_leader_3rd_advanced/market_leader_3rd_advanced_audio_cd02/market_leader_3rd_advanced_audio_cd02_3.ogg speaker 4 market_leader/market_leader_3rd_advanced/market_leader_3rd_advanced_audio_cd02/market_leader_3rd_advanced_audio_cd02_4.ogg speaker 5 market_leader/market_leader_3rd_advanced/market_leader_3rd_advanced_audio_cd02/market_leader_3rd_advanced_audio_cd02_5.ogg speaker 6 market_leader/market_leader_3rd_advanced/market_leader_3rd_advanced_audio_cd02/market_leader_3rd_advanced_audio_cd02_6.ogg speaker 7 market_leader/market_leader_3rd_advanced/market_leader_3rd_advanced_audio_cd02/market_leader_3rd_advanced_audio_cd02_7.ogg speaker 8 market_leader/market_leader_3rd_advanced/market_leader_3rd_advanced_audio_cd02/market_leader_3rd_advanced_audio_cd02_8.ogg pg 44 ex B discussion ]]> active textbook tmp_pdf/market_leader_3rd_advanced_students_book_pg44-47-51_employment_trends_giganomics.pdf market_leader/market_leader_3rd_advanced/market_leader_3rd_advanced_audio_cd02/market_leader_3rd_advanced_audio_cd02_9.ogg Lexical material: High value industries T / Cl What are high value industries? ✓ high tech ✓ business services ✓ education ✓ health ✓ cultural & creative pg 44 ex B speaking qs 3 pg 45 ex D vocab T / Cl Has technology made our work easier? ✓ faster pg 45 ex E listening market_leader/market_leader_3rd_advanced/market_leader_3rd_advanced_audio_cd02/market_leader_3rd_advanced_audio_cd02_10.ogg T / Cl What are the pros & cons of new communication tools? instant messaging = regarded as on-line communication → expect a reply almost immediately 〆multitasking can be distracting e-mailing = considered as almost 'off-line' communication ✓ doesn't disrupt your workflow → less stressful pg 45 ex F speaking ]]> lifelong learning = ongoing, voluntary, and self-motivated" pursuit of knowledge for either personal or professional reasons. It is important for an individual's competitiveness and employability, but also enhances social inclusion, active citizenship, and personal development sole trader = type of enterprise owned and run by one person and in which there is no legal distinction between the owner and the business entity. A sole trader does not necessarily work alone and may employ other people C-level = also called the C-suite, is a term used to describe high-ranking executive titles in an organization. The letter C, in this context, stands for "chief," as in chief executive officer and chief operating officer inevitable = which can't be avoided roto-patterns = short breaks during the work day thanks to other team members covering for each other's absence to cover for = to take the place of sb else who is not available for a period of time to line up = to have a set of items, events etc. arranged to follow one another teleworking = practice of working from home, communicating with your office, customers and others by telephone, computer, etc shift work = work split in periods of time worked by a group of workers who start work as another group finishes casual labour = work on daily basis where you get 'cash in hand' In At the same time it depends (OR it does depend) on you I prefer stability rather than change to changing jobs It's not rarely rare when (OR that) your managers don't let you grow vertically and only horizontally ]]> 20230504 18:10-19:10 1.5 active Case study - Principles or profit By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Market Leader 3rd Intermediate Unit 10 Ethics Case study - Principles or profit pg 102 background reading market_leader_3rd_intermediate_course_book_pg102-103_case_study_principles_or_profit_ethics.pdf vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.ru/b/dun-qss-5h9-ytm ]]> active textbook ✓ could help recover your reputation after some allegations of being too profit oriented ✓ may afford this kind of publicity if well established (...) pg 102 background reading T / Cl Can you take the risk of testing a new drug in Africa? 〆reliable clinical results call for expensive infrastructure perhaps not available locally ✓ kill two birds with one stone 〆might attract attention of human rights activists 〆target patients won't be future buyers, only NGOs and governments ]]> active textbook tmp_pdf/market_leader_3rd_intermediate_course_book_pg102-103_case_study_principles_or_profit_ethics.pdf market_leader/market_leader_3rd_intermediate/market_leader_3rd_intermediate_audio_cd02/market_leader_3rd_intermediate_audio_cd02_031.ogg T / Cl What would you do if you were a shareholder: only make profit or also try to support more ethical decisions? ✓ find more partners to reach a morally satisfactory outcome ]]> active textbook ✓ make a press release to be clear about its mission statement ✓ avoid animal testing at any cost → don't pay lip service if you can't afford to hold your promises ≠ always put principles before profits pg 103 discussion topics for the management meeting T / Cl What are the main areas of concern? What is at stake: testing on people, animals, or finding long-term financial support? 〆potential partners & stakeholders won't want to run the risk of being sued for testing ✓ diligently observe local regulation for introducing new drugs in the market → finding long-term financial support = priority Can licensing be an alternative form of financing production & sales? ✓ ask a 3rd party pharmaceutical group to manufacture & sell if you can't afford to do so yourself = reminiscent of outsourcing & franchising → focus on R&D 〆very long ROI means they need to sell as much as possible while the product is still licensed... pg 103 task 1 2 → use agenda to address issues ]]> 3 Items on the management meeting agenda active edit_ol_qa_writing edit_ol_qa prep_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png River blindness ✓ promising results → impact of image on reputation PX200 drug for treating heart disease ✓ final stages of development 〆severe breathing difficulties → ethical decision New dieting product 〆may involve animal testing ✓ opportunity to continue or abandon animal testing altogether → ethical decision active textbook DVD case study commentary Feedback ✓ establish clear leadership ✓ focus on core values ✓ explain why you may sometimes not be able to be consistent with your core purpose ✓ address common needs → what the company can bring to society ✓ make clear & consistent choices → be either ethical or profit-oriented → don't pay lip service (to avoid reputational damage) ✓ build confidence in the quality of products ]]> 1 Animal testing alternatives active move_html5_video animal_testing_alternatives_unilever-9qSL9_nfQu0.mp4 1 Non animal safety science Making ethical choices: non animal safety science active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Animal testing alternatives We’ve been using and developing alternatives to animal testing for more than 30 years. In a new film created for Unilever by BBC StoryWorks, go inside our global Safety and Environmental Assurance Centre and hear from the scientists committed to the cause. This film is part of a series exploring how the cosmetics and personal care sector affects people, the planet and products. Watch other films in the #EssentialsForDailyLife series here: https://essentialsfordailylife.cosmet. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qSL9_nfQu0 ]]> Would you buy cosmetics from a company rather than another one if you had the guarantee it was ethically produced? ✓ depending on price, probably yes ✓ if they have the reputation of being a pioneer of non animal approaches e.g. Unilever Do you believe it is possible to launch new medicines without testing on animals and/or humans? How? ✓ computational chemistry ✓ testing on instrumented mannequins ✓ focus on consumer safety = non animal safety science Would you like to work in this company? Why / why not? ✓ transparency ✓ ethical mission statement ✓ sustainable goals to turn a blind eye to = to refuse to acknowledge; not to take into consideration; to pretend not to see sth; to ignore to come to your senses = to think clearly; behave as usual or as you should; act sensibly; to become conscious again; wake up to fix up ~ a meeting) = to make arrangements for to withdraw ~ sth (from sth) = to stop giving or offering sth to sb to live up to = to satisfy; meet the requirements or expectations of to suffer = ~ (from sth) | ~ (for sth) to be badly affected by a disease, pain, sadness, a lack of sth, etc; to experience sth unpleasant, such as injury, defeat or loss to cure ~ sb (of sth) = to make a person or an animal healthy again after an illness to withhold = to refuse to give sth to sb reluctant ~ (to do sth) = hesitating before doing sth because you do not want to do it or because you are not sure that it is the right thing to do severe = extremely bad or serious to kill two birds with one stone = to succeed in doing two things by only one action at stake = at risk, in question or at issue to in our company ... to invest money to in some charity project It There's no need to public publish these results ]]> 20230427 18:10-19:10 1.5 active Writing a letter of advice By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English Grammar in Use - Intermediate by Murphy, Cambridge University Press Unit 77 78 79 articles icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png pg 154-159 Complete exercises key to exercise Check your answers with the key at the end of the file english_grammar_in_use_intermediate_3rd_ed_murphy_cambridge_unit77-78-79_articles_w_key.pdf smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Speak Out Intermediate pg 73 ex 12 A reading I have a problem speak_out_intermediate_students_book_pg71-72-73_the_people_watchers_2nd_conditional_writing_a_letter_of_advice.pdf video 20230424_nlmkitspc40_people_watching.mp4 (recording of previous lesson) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/shtGC6R4tJiQTg vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.ru/b/dun-qss-5h9-ytm ]]> 1 Modal verbs active decks deck_of_phrases_modal_verbs_b202.csv active textbook ✓ ask friends, colleagues ✓ read forums ✓ pay a lawyer pg 73 ex 9 speaking pg 73 ex 10 A B reading pg 73 ex 10 C pg 73 ex 10 D ]]> active textbook ♣ in all = in any cases ✓ There is a strong possibility pg 73 ex 11 A vocab ]]> 20230130-1907 active review 20230130-1914 active review active textbook pg 73 ex 11 B speaking pg 73 ex 12 A reading I have a problem pg 73 ex 12 B writing a letter of advice pg 73 ex 12 C ]]> to swindle ~ sb (out of sth) | ~ sth (out of sb) = to cheat sb in order to get sth, especially money, from them to borrow ~ (sth) (from sb/sth) = to take money from a person or bank and agree to pay it back to them at a later time to lend ~ sth (to sb) | ~ (sb) sth = (of a bank or financial institution) to give money to sb on condition that they pay it back over a period of time and pay interest on it guarantor = (formal or law) a person who agrees to be responsible for sb or for making sure that sth happens or is done collateral = (finance) property or sth valuable that you promise to give to sb if you cannot pay back money that you borrow sports betting /ˈbetɪŋ/ = activity of predicting sports results and placing a wager on the outcome take make up our decision It's really hard to have an (some) expertise when you are 20 years old He's one of the hugest biggest companies in advertising It depends of on how many much data will be fed into the database It's easier to say talk about problems ]]> 20230424 18:10-19:10 1.5 active People watching Picking, choosing, selecting Giving good and bad news By the end of this session you will have studied Complete the gaps in the following excerpt adapted for practising articles. Tinder wants AI to set you up on a date tinder_AI_to_set_you_up_on_a_date_adapted_for_practising_articles.pdf smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Speak Out Intermediate pg 71 ex 1 B reading The people watchers pg 71 ex 2 A B reading for detail speak_out_intermediate_students_book_pg71-72-73_the_people_watchers_2nd_conditional_writing_a_letter_of_advice.pdf vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.ru/b/dun-qss-5h9-ytm ]]> Speak Out B1 active textbook ✓ how to behave or not behave in a given situation ✓ how to sell or convince people → understanding people's psychology Why do people wear sunglasses in the underground? ✓ to look fashionable ✓ to feel more confident ✓ to hide pg 71 ex 1 A speaking pg 71 ex 1 B reading The people watchers pg 71 ex 2 A B reading T / Cl Have you ever used the 'foot-in-the-door technique? When? Was it successful? = begin with a small favour and then build up instead of asking for sth big 〆feels like cheating, misleading people → better explain from the start? Do you always trust professionals (plumbers, electricians, taxi drivers...)? 〆probably not any more ✓ people are less gullible nowadays → always get a second opinion Whom do you ask for advice? ✓ people who have been recommended to you ✓ professionals with positive reviews in relevant web-site ✓ double-check endorsements (...) Lexical material: Verb-noun collocations pg 71 ex 3 A vocab pg 71 ex 3 B speaking ]]> active textbook ✓ Game of Thrones - American fantasy drama television series created by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss for HBO ✓ Black mirror - each series has a different plot (...) What film(s) would you recommend watching this month (on Netflix)? ✓ The Witcher - Geralt, a mutated monster hunter, struggles to find his place in a world in which people often prove more wicked than beasts (...) → What is your pick for an evening with friends? Can you recommend anything which is easy on the eye? ✓ Wednesday - sitcom (...) pg 72 ex 4 A reading Pick of the month ]]> 20210320-0857 Second conditional active grammar active textbook see pg 138 2nd conditional ]]> active textbook tmp_pdf/speak_out_intermediate_students_book_pg71-72-73_the_people_watchers_2nd_conditional_writing_a_letter_of_advice.pdf pg 72 ex 7 A practice pg 72 ex 8 A B speaking ]]> people watching | crowd watching = act of observing people and their interactions, usually without their knowledge. It involves picking up on idiosyncrasies to try to guess at another person's story. This includes speech in action, relationship interactions, body language, expressions, clothing and activities. Eavesdropping may accompany the activity, though is not required. It is a casual activity, used for relaxation or inspiration for characters or characters' mannerisms in their own creative works. It should also not be confused with street photography; while the street photographer necessarily does people-watching, they do so for the purpose of taking photographs of the people for art and documentary purposes involved = taking part in sth; being part of sth or connected with sth to hold a sale = to sell sth cheaply foot in the door technique = to start small and increase the size of your requests pick = very good choice easy on the eye = easy or pleasant to look at gullible = too willing to believe or accept what other people tell you and therefore easily tricked which who try to hide Why we are trust for experts instead of our eyes Would you call to the police if...? He would make a peace in the world if... ]]> 20230420 18:10-19:10 1.5 active Explaining your life as a child - used to / would - review of articles By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. New Inside Out Intermediate Unit 5 - Edible pg 47 ex 4 5 grammar (review of articles) new_inside_out_intermediate_students_book_pg40-47_unit_5_food_uncountable_used_to_would.pdf vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.ru/b/dun-qss-5h9-ytm ]]> 2 Taste pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png active deck_shuffled_lines_halign deck_shuffled_lines to boil to grill to fry to roast bitter salty spicy, bland, sweet, fruity, disgusting, tasty, meaty, delicious creamy, dry, crunchy, greasy, crisp, tough, chewy ]]> active textbook tmp_pdf/new_inside_out_intermediate_students_book_pg40-47_unit_5_food_uncountable_used_to_would.pdf inside_out/new_inside_out_intermediate/new_inside_out_intermediate_audio_cd02/new_inside_out_intermediate_audio_cd02_4.ogg pg 45 ex 2 speaking ]]> wip textbook inside_out/new_inside_out_intermediate/new_inside_out_intermediate_audio_cd02/new_inside_out_intermediate_audio_cd02_5.ogg pg 46 ex 2 listening inside_out/new_inside_out_intermediate/new_inside_out_intermediate_audio_cd02/new_inside_out_intermediate_audio_cd02_6.ogg pg 46 ex 3 listening inside_out/new_inside_out_intermediate/new_inside_out_intermediate_audio_cd02/new_inside_out_intermediate_audio_cd02_7.ogg pg 46 ex 4 listening inside_out/new_inside_out_intermediate/new_inside_out_intermediate_audio_cd02/new_inside_out_intermediate_audio_cd02_6.ogg ]]> active textbook pg 47 ex 3 vocab use the dictionary definition in the right column to complete the table set for homework pg 47 ex 4 5 grammar (review of articles) ]]> wip textbook ]]> dough /dəu/ = mixture of flour, water, etc. that is made into bread and pastry minced (~ meat) = cut into very small pieces; chopped fine dumpling = small ball of dough (mixture of flour, fat and water) that is cooked and served with meat dishes it that (purpose) we used to spend half a day because of it as a result we prepared... ]]> 20230417 18:10-19:10 1.5 active Explaining how to cook - used to / would By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. New Inside Out Intermediate Unit 5 - Edible pg 44 ex 1 2 reading Memories of food new_inside_out_intermediate_students_book_pg40-47_unit_5_food_uncountable_used_to_would.pdf icons8-reading-100.png Complete the gaps in the following excerpt adapted for practising articles. AI: will the machines ever rise up? Ian Sample, science editor, The Guardian ai_will_the_machines_ever_rise_up_adapted_for_practising_articles.pdf vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.ru/b/dun-qss-5h9-ytm ]]> 1 Lead in active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Do you enjoy eating new things? ✓ especially when it is spicy When are you ready to splurge on a particular dish? ✓ at New Year's Eve ✓ on a birthday to splurge on = to spend a lot of money on sth that you do not really need What kind of food do you enjoy digging into? ✓ seafood, e.g. mussels What do you consider a treat? ✓ red caviar with pancakes Can you cook anything that your friends would die for? ✓ sweet, creamy porridge active textbook Memories of food pg 44 ex 2 reading → reading for detail pg 44 ex 3 writing ]]> 2 Taste pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png active deck_shuffled_lines_halign deck_shuffled_lines to boil to grill to fry to roast bitter salty spicy, bland, sweet, fruity, disgusting, tasty, meaty, delicious creamy, dry, crunchy, greasy, crisp, tough, chewy ]]> 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 ]]> active textbook pg 45 ex 3 pairwork Were you and your partner the same or different when you were children? Find out see pg 117 - pg 122 ]]> to dig into = to eat sth enthusiastically shepherd's pie = pie of hash covered with mashed potatoes and browned in the oven, meat pie hash = chopped meat mixed with potatoes and browned to brown = to fry in a pan until it changes colour to splurge on = to spend a lot of money on sth that you do not really need -Yes - No(, I'm not) I don't have any special dish what that | which I want a lot In my childhood, she was asking me every all the time if I wanted the an | some ice-cream ]]> 20230413 18:10-19:10 1.5 active Talking about food By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. New Inside Out Intermediate Unit 5 - Edible pg 41 ex 1 2 3 grammar new_inside_out_intermediate_students_book_pg40-47_unit_5_food_uncountable_used_to_would.pdf smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. articles_mindmap.pdf (optional homework) smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf. English Grammar in Use - Intermediate by Murphy, Cambridge University Press Units 31 32 33 Have to - must - mustn't - needn't - should icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Complete exercises key to exercise Check your answers with the key at the end of the file english_grammar_in_use_intermediate_3rd_ed_murphy_cambridge_unit31-32-33_have_to_must_mustnt_neednt_should_w_key.pdf vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.ru/b/dun-qss-5h9-ytm ]]> active textbook tmp_pdf/new_inside_out_intermediate_students_book_pg40-47_unit_5_food_uncountable_used_to_would.pdf ✓ addicted Can you be addicted to work? ✓ yes = workaholic Can you be addicted to chocolate? ✓ yes = chocoholic (sweet tooth) pg 40 ex 1 2 listening inside_out/new_inside_out_intermediate/new_inside_out_intermediate_audio_cd02/new_inside_out_intermediate_audio_cd02_1.ogg pg 40 ex 3 vocab Grammar: Nouns & quantity expressions ]]> 20220916-0856 Countable vs uncountable active grammar 20190927-1306 Articles active grammar Articles mindmap active textbook Articles mindmap
articles_mindmap.pdf ]]> 20191010-1219 Articles (practice) active review active textbook pg 41 ex 1 2 grammar T / Cl How [much / many] coffees do you want? ✓ many countable pg 41 ex 3 grammar Lexical material: Quantifiers (nouns & quantity expressions) T / Cl You want to buy a [packet | box] of crisps ✓ packet = collocation You want to buy a [piece | bar] of chocolate ✓ bar = collocation → a bar (quantifier) of chocolate (uncountable) pg 41 ex 1 vocab pg 41 ex 2 vocab ]]> wip textbook pg 42 ex 1 2 vocab Lexical material: Food items set for homework pg 42 ex 3 vocab Listening T / Cl Have you ever eaten grasshoppers or caterpillars? (...) Which would you like to try to eat? ✓ ants = produce acid which tastes bitter like lemon or sweet like popcorn Which would you never want to eat? 〆cobra = feels disgusting pg 43 ex 1 2 listening inside_out/new_inside_out_intermediate/new_inside_out_intermediate_audio_cd02/new_inside_out_intermediate_audio_cd02_3.ogg pg 43 ex 3 speaking Vocabulary & speaking Functional language: Describing ways of cooking & taste of food set for homework pg 43 ex 1 vocab pg 43 ex 3 speaking → recycle new expressions ]]> trivia = facts about many subjects that are used in a game to test people's knowledge (e.g. quiz); unimportant matters, details or information treat (noun) = something that gives satisfaction 20230410 18:10-19:10 1.5 active Describing past and present habits vs getting used to unfamiliar things Describing obligations (must vs have to) & giving advice (should) By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Speak Out Intermediate pg 44 ex 1 A reading Personal qualities pg 44 ex 2 A reading Have you got what it takes? speak_out_intermediate_students_book_pg44-45_personal_qualities_must_should_have_to.pdf vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.ru/b/dun-qss-5h9-ytm ]]> 1 20230406 hw20230410 Describing past and present habits vs what is becoming familiar Put the words in coloured boxes on a horizontal line in the correct order. Complete the boxes with the form suggested by the arrow '←'. 1 20230406 hw20230410 Describing past and present habits vs what is becoming familiar active deck_shuffled deck_of_phrases_used_to_be_get_used_to_b2_02.csv 2 Banking 2020 - Technology Disruption in Banking active move_html5_video banking_2020_technology_disruption_in_banking-i35xfegau-i.mp4 1 Changing banking habits active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Banking 2020 - Technology Disruption in Banking How would you like to transact with your bank in 2020? On vacation - relaxing on a beach, from your home or on the go? Most of us would prefer all three where time, place and medium don't matter. Today, Banks are adapting to changing consumer behavior and are focusing on building new channels for interacting and transacting with them. The millennials in particular prefer banking anywhere, anytime and is therefore demanding innovative methods for available banking services. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i35xfEGAu-I]]> How often did you go the bank before you had a mobile phone? How did you interact with the bank? ✓ used to go at least once a month ✓ used to withdraw cash from the ATM practise 'used to' to describe your past banking experience Are you used to paying with your mobile phone instead of a credit card? ✓ to be used to checking your balance on the phone more often than a computer ✓ to be used to payment with a mobile phone instead of a debit card practise 'to be used to + gerund' to describe payment habits you are already familiar with How are you getting used to validating transactions with facial recognition or fingerprint scans? ✓ to be growing more confident in using biometric data to identify yourself practise 'to be getting used to + gerund' to describe how you are still learning new technologies What disadvantages & workarounds have you already got used to? Which ones will you still need to get accustomed to? ✓ to be used to going physically from one bank to the other to avoid high transfer commissions 2 Role play active role_play Practise 'used to', 'would' and 'will' to describe past and present habits. Recycle new expressions and language. Because of the crisis you have problems with your supply chain. You are reporting to your manager about delays on an important project. You are not happy because procedures have changed. Explain how you used to manage your workflow. I'm not used to planning orders so early when I don't know for sure what we'll need! I used to contact suppliers just a couple of weeks in advance. It used to be easy. I would just send an e-mail. You are a project manager. Try to reassure your employee. Suggest how the department will proceed from now on. Don't worry! From now on, you will need to contact your suppliers just a little earlier... You'll be planning your orders with our new software. You'll be getting used to implementing this solution really fast. active textbook pg 44 ex 1 C speaking T / Cl Imagine you are having a job interview: → explain your personal examples → give examples T / Cl Are you a careerist? Do you want to be a millionaire? (...) What kind of motivation do you need? (...) pg 44 ex 2 A prediction pg 44 ex 2 B reading for gist pg 44 Have you got what it takes? pg 45 ex 3 reading for detail pg 45 ex 4 A B speaking T / Cl Can millionaires stop thinking about work when they're on holiday? 〆they don't usually switch off Should you put in the hours to be rich? ✓ you must be hard working Do you need to worry about what others think about you to get rich? 〆just do your own thing T / Cl You don't have to be born rich to be a millionaire [obligation | not necessary] ✓ not necessary ]]> 20201003-0932 Must vs have to, must in the past active grammar active textbook pg 45 ex 6 A practice pg 45 ex 6 B speaking ✓ describe a job → partners have to guess ]]> indecisive = unable to make decisions to think outside the box = to think creatively, in a different way moody = bad-tempered or upset, often for no particular reason sensible = able to make good judgements based on reason and experience rather than emotion; practical fun = enjoyable careerist /kəˈrɪərɪst/ = (often disapproving) a person whose career is more important to them than anything else Yes, yes No (,indeed) I can't They need to call to their suppliers Also, instead of what people used to use in their old software... It's fully different than to | from the former software I used to work use | implement I used to spend a lot of time for on that It is a very beautiful good | useful service for us This person shouldn't doesn't have to be polite ]]> 20230406 18:10-19:10 1.5 active Expressing regrets By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. The Business 2.0 Upper Intermediate Fukushima facts - Past modals pg 53 ex 4 5 regrets the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_students_book_pg52-53_past_modals_regrets_speculation_and_habits_fukushima_facts.pdf vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.ru/b/dun-qss-5h9-ytm ]]> active textbook → practise describing past and present habits ]]> 20230411-0932 20210519-0926 Be / Get used to active grammar used to - would mindmap http://www.ictnle.com/mindmaps/used_to_would_mindmap.pdf ]]> 1 20230406 hw20230410 Describing past and present habits vs what is becoming familiar active deck_shuffled deck_of_phrases_used_to_be_get_used_to_b2_02.csv wip textbook Writing Think of your life before and during the quarantine. ✓ Describe your past habits → use 'used to ' for stative and dynamic habits e.g. I used to get up at 6am → use 'would' for dynamic actions e.g. I would drink 3 cups of coffee before going to work ✓ Describe your present habits → use present simple for thoughts and feelings e.g. Now I feel better because I get up at 7:30am → use 'will + infinitive' for present habits e.g. I will still drink 3 cups of coffee before starting telework Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: ]]> active textbook Expressing regret Kim & Grant T / Cl Kim thinks she [could | should] have left ✓ could = possibility ✓ should = regret Kim now ♣ thinks she [could | should] have left ♣ now → looking at the past, in retrospect = focus on regret ✓ should pg 53 ex 5 regrets → past modals pg 53 ex 6 grammar → conditionals pg 53 ex 7 8 grammar → in the past: used to, be used to → now: to be used to doing T / Cl What were you familiar with before the pandemic but don't use any more? ✓ I used to use Skype What were you familiar with before the pandemic and still use today? I was used to using Zoom before the pandemic What are you still familiar with although you perhaps don't use it so much? I am still used to using Zoom although nowadays I also use Vzaniya pg 53 ex 9 10 speaking → in the past: used to, be used to → now: to be used to doing ]]> use some wear trousers Do you mean using some another (other | other piece of) software? He would have been happy like Kim (OR have been as happy as) It looks like it is very easy for us I would have more free time for garden gardening How As you said, we now have the opportunity to... If I wouldn't have become hadn't become a city dweller... Nowadays I'm used to plan planning the budget because of technical issues on the farm ]]> 20230403 18:10-19:10 1.5 active Fukushima - modal verbs | PTEC | Team presentation PTEC | Team presentation PTEC | Presentations striking a compromise between pitches & public speaking PTEC | Dealing with questions and sound bites By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. The Business 2.0 Upper Intermediate Fukushima facts - Past modals the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_students_book_pg52-53_past_modals_regrets_speculation_and_habits_fukushima_facts.pdf vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.ru/b/dun-qss-5h9-ytm ]]> 7 Team presentation 20230330 hw20230403 pix/icons8-lecturer-100_white.png https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1-2pRNkcjNAKa_xJk-QnPRNuIWV6Gv3T6h52ZdSwe7gY/edit#slide=id.g22a43dab0d6_0_0 Pavel Aleksey Nina (absent) https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ob6FeBC3Ml9PDGkBFszclwE60aSWuNIUle5gUaCV3ew/edit#slide=id.g209cb7572d1_0_143 ]]> 7 Team presentation 20230330 hw20230403 Preparing & delivering a presentation in teams pix/icons8-lecturer-100_white.png active prep_2columns_2qa edit_2columns_2qa → prepare 2 slides each (decide in advance who will do what) → share your slides in a googledocs (with editing permissions) → list 3-5 bullet points for each slide (individual work) → practise in groups (in breakout rooms to check your presentation's cohesiveness) → make sure your points are grammatically balanced (peer review) → drill signposting & transitions from one speaker to the other (rehearse the whole presentation for final delivery in the main session) ]]> slide 1 - Introduction
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]]> active textbook ✓ it could have been a tsunami ✓ it must have been a tragedy for many people (...) pg 52 ex 1 speaking Grammar: Modal perfect (perfect infinitive) ]]> 20200914-1759 Regrets, speculations and habits active grammar 20230130-1907 active review 20230130-1914 active review active textbook pg 52 ex 2 regrets & conditionals Fukushima facts ]]> 'cos because today we're going to discuss 5 criterias criteria It's a simple & interesting fascinating idea In From our point of view Next one is The following disadvantage There are a lot of natural diseases disasters in the US Even if they would had built it in a seismic area, they knew should have known that... ]]> 20230330 18:10-19:10 1.5 active PTEC | Scripting presentation notes & rehearsing for delivery By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Modal verbs mindmap modal_verbs_b202_key01.pdf vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.ru/b/dun-qss-5h9-ytm
]]> 4 Scripting presentation notes 20230327 hw20230330 pix/icons8-treadmill-100_white.png vocab_discourse_markers_b2_03.csv 4 Scripting presentation notes Scripting presentation notes for oral delivery 20230327 hw20230330 pix/icons8-treadmill-100_white.png active prep_2columns_2qa edit_2columns_2qa NLMK Group ranked among Top 20 Employers by HeadHunter NLMK Group was ranked among Top 20 Employers by HeadHunter. NLMK Group also came first in the HR Process Development Level rating and was included into Top 3 Best Employers among production companies. HeadHunter’s rating is one of the highest profile employer ratings in Russia. In 2022, 2,000 companies operating in all sectors and regions of the country participated in the project. In the process of compiling the rating, analysts carry out employee engagement surveys, assess feedback from applicants, and evaluate the performance of HR departments. https://nlmk.com/en/media-center/press-releases/nlmk-group-ranked-among-top-20-employers-by-headhunter/ ]]> The Our company was ranked among the Top 20 Employers by HeadHunter. Our company [ pause ] was ranked among [ pause ] the Top 20 Employers by HeadHunter. Our company [ ] was ranked among [ ] the Top T W E N T Y Employers [ ] by HeadHunter. (...) ]]> ]]> 1 Oral delivery - Focus on volume active edit_2columns_2qa edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-hand-with-pen-100_white.png talk about the selling points of this product. Today, we'll talk about the selling points of this product.]]> Read the sentence and try interpreting it in different ways. What the hell are you doing here?! What the hell are you doing here?! What the hell are you doing here?! What the hell are you doing here?! What the hell are you doing here?! What the hell are you doing here?!]]> 2 Oral delivery - Focus on flow active edit_2columns_2qa pix/icons8-lecturer-100_white.png What the hell are you doing here?! W h a t t h e h e l l (pause) a r e you (pause) doing--here?! Whatthehell (pause) a r e you---doing---here?! What--the--hell--are (pause) you (pause) doing---here?! Whatthe--h e l l--are--you--d o i n g----here?!]]> 3 Oral delivery - Focus on pitch & rhythmical patterns active edit_2columns_2qa pix/icons8-lecturer-100_white.png that is the question]]> () in the text] before the keyword.]]> that is the question To be or not to be, that is the question To be or not to be, () that is () the question To be () or not to be, that () is the question]]> 4 Praat: doing phonetics by computer 20230323 hw20230328 pix/icons8-lecturer-100_white.png active edit_match_qa edit_2columns_2qa http://www.fon.hum.uva.nl/praat/ ]]> Quick start either Praat object > new > record (crtl + r) or Praat object > open > read from file | long sound file → select in left column object imported file | long sound file > view & edit view menu > show analysis > longest analysis 30sec editor & viewer window > pitch > show pitch editor & viewer window > intensity > show intensity Navigating the GUI ctrl + i zoom in ctrl + o zoom out tab play (visible timeline) page up go back on timeline page down go forward on timeline Priorities: = focus on pitch (high vs low) rather than intensity (volume) ]]> Sample of a male native British English speaker's intonation answering questions during an interview src: Market Leader 3rd edition Upper Intermediate - audio cd 1 track 3 ]]> visual ]]> * intensity in green * Hz (pitch) in blue → notice how pitch peaks above intensity (probably a rhetorical question) Comparative analysis of two individuals src: EFL learners level B1/B2 ]]> visual ]]> * sample on the left features a narrow range of frequencies → probably a non-native speaker with a monotone voice * sample on the right features a wider range of frequencies → probably a speaker with more intonation (visible in blue) Comparative analysis of a single individual src: EFL learner level B1 ]]> visual ]]> * 1st sample (left) before training voice modulation * 2nd sample (middle) training voice modulation - take 01 * 3rd sample (right) training voice modulation - take 02 → notice how speaker improves existing potential (already visible peaks in 1st sample) 5 Rehearsing for voice modulation hw20221207 pix/icons8-lecturer-100_white.png active prep_deck_shuffled_lines_halign deck_shuffled_lines_halign (paste your script here) ]]> 6 pix/icons8-lecturer-100_white.png pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png PTEC workflow hw20221107 active deck_shuffled_lines_valign deck_shuffled_lines_halign shuffled_boxes prep_deck_shuffled_lines_halign Structure of a p _ _ _ _ M__________ ___________ p _ _ _ _ _ s _ _ _ _ _ _ _ m _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ___________ c h _ _ _ _ _ _ t ___________ (case studies) W r _______________ ___________ e _ g _ g _ _______________ ___________ ___________ ___________ B _ _ _ d _ _ _ rapport w____ a____________ D r a______________ P _ _ _ g r _ _ _ _ _ g _________________ b _ _ _ _ _ p _ _ _ _ _ S _ g _ p _ _ _ _ _ g ___________ ___________ ___________ delivery S c r _ _ _ _ _ _ ______________ __________ v _ _ _ _ ______________ ]]> Structure of a pitch Making use of acting & elevator pitch techniques in presentations Recognising common public speaking mistakes Pitch checklist Pitch analysis (case studies) Writing & delivery of a pitch Rephrasing presentations to engage your audience Enriching language with synonyms Functional language for presentations Presentation keywords Building rapport with the audience Drafting a (full-scale) presentation Paragraphing thoughts with bullet points Signposting Discourse markers A2 - B1 Discourse markers B2 Preparing for oral delivery Scripting presentation notes Rehearsing for voice modulation ]]> 7 Team presentation 20230330 hw20230403 Preparing & delivering a presentation in teams pix/icons8-lecturer-100_white.png active prep_2columns_2qa edit_2columns_2qa → prepare 2 slides each (decide in advance who will do what) → share your slides in a googledocs (with editing permissions) → list 3-5 bullet points for each slide (individual work) → practise in groups (in breakout rooms to check your presentation's cohesiveness) → make sure your points are grammatically balanced (peer review) → drill signposting & transitions from one speaker to the other (rehearse the whole presentation for final delivery in the main session) ]]> slide 1 - Introduction
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slide 3 - Disadvantages
(student B) • • •
slide 4 - Conclusion
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]]> 20230327 18:10-19:10 1.5 active PTEC | Paragraphing thoughts in bullet-points & discourse markers By the end of this session you will have studied 20230323_nlmkitspc40_ptec_pitch_delivery_pdrozhzhin.mp4 (recording of previous lesson) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/1pavjtbFEcK-9g smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. discourse_markers_mindmap.pdf vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.ru/b/dun-qss-5h9-ytm ]]> 20230323 hw20230327 3 Paragraphing thoughts with bullet points pix/icons8-treadmill-100_white.png 3 Paragraphing thoughts with bullet points 20230323 hw20230327 Paragraphing thoughts with & paraphrasing bullet points pix/icons8-treadmill-100_white.png active prep_2columns_2qa edit_2columns_2qa edit_text_for_reading_task shuffled_boxes slide 1 Solar power is the conversion of energy from sunlight into electricity, either directly using photovoltaics (PV) or indirectly using concentrated solar power. Photovoltaic cells convert light into an electric current using the photovoltaic effect. Concentrated solar power systems use lenses or mirrors and solar tracking systems to focus a large area of sunlight to a hot spot, often to drive a steam turbine. slide 2 In 2021 solar generated 3.8% (1040 TWh) of the world's electricity-compared to 1% (253 TWh) in 2015 when the Paris Agreement to limit climate change was signed. Wind and solar generated over 10% of the world's electricity in 2021. Along with onshore wind, the cheapest levelised cost of electricity is utility-scale solar. slide 3 Commercial concentrated solar power plants were first developed in the 1980s. Since then, as the cost of solar electricity has fallen, grid-connected solar PV systems have grown more or less exponentially. Millions of installations and gigawatt-scale photovoltaic power stations continue to be built, with half of new generation capacity being solar in 2021. Much more low carbon power, such as solar, is urgently needed to limit climate change, but the International Energy Agency said in 2022 that more effort was needed for grid integration and the mitigation of policy, regulation and financing challenges. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_power ]]> slide 1 • conversion of energy from sunlight into electricity • use of photovoltaics (PV) (photovoltaic cells) • conversion of light into an electric current using the photovoltaic effect • use of concentrated solar power (lenses or mirrors and solar tracking systems) • focus of a large area of sunlight to a hot spot to drive a steam turbine ]]> slide 1
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]]> 1 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Discourse markers A2 - B1 hw20221107 active deck_shuffled_lines_valign deck_shuffled_lines_halign shuffled_boxes prep_deck_shuffled_lines_halign in order to finish the project → expressing a purpose / result]]> expressing a cause expressing a purpose / result expressing a contradiction adding an argument emphasising considering all aspects ]]> expressing a cause because as According to (+ noun phrase) As a result of (+ noun phrase) expressing a contradiction although (+ clause) however expressing a purpose / result so therefore as a result (+ clause) in order to (+ infinitive) adding an argument What's more (+ clause) In addition emphasising What is important is that (cleft sentence) The interesting thing is that considering all aspects Taking into account (+ noun phrase) ]]> 2 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Discourse markers B2 hw20221107_02 active deck_shuffled_lines_valign deck_shuffled_lines_halign shuffled_boxes prep_deck_shuffled_lines_halign in order to finish the project → expressing a purpose / result]]> expressing a cause expressing a purpose / result expressing a contradiction adding an argument considering all aspects ]]> expressing a cause since as Following In accordance with (Given the current situation) expressing a purpose / result Consequently expressing a contradiction though in spite of while yet still nevertheless Having said that adding an argument Moreover considering all aspects To put it in a nutshell Bearing in mind (Having said that) Given the current situation ]]> 3 Preparing for oral delivery pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png active deck_shuffled_lines_halign prep_deck_shuffled_lines_halign 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. ]]> go through the presentation checklist record yourself on video dry run your presentation get feedback from colleagues ]]> 4 Scripting presentation notes Scripting presentation notes for oral delivery 20230327 hw20230330 pix/icons8-treadmill-100_white.png active prep_2columns_2qa edit_2columns_2qa NLMK Group ranked among Top 20 Employers by HeadHunter NLMK Group was ranked among Top 20 Employers by HeadHunter. NLMK Group also came first in the HR Process Development Level rating and was included into Top 3 Best Employers among production companies. HeadHunter’s rating is one of the highest profile employer ratings in Russia. In 2022, 2,000 companies operating in all sectors and regions of the country participated in the project. In the process of compiling the rating, analysts carry out employee engagement surveys, assess feedback from applicants, and evaluate the performance of HR departments. https://nlmk.com/en/media-center/press-releases/nlmk-group-ranked-among-top-20-employers-by-headhunter/ ]]> The Our company was ranked among the Top 20 Employers by HeadHunter. Our company [ pause ] was ranked among [ pause ] the Top 20 Employers by HeadHunter. Our company [ ] was ranked among [ ] the Top T W E N T Y Employers [ ] by HeadHunter. (...) ]]> ]]> owing to = because of following (+ noun phrase) = as a result of to bring about = to result in to give rise to = to result in to put it in a nutshell = to sum up with a view to (+ gerund) = in order to however = used to introduce a statement that contrasts with sth that has just been said; but yet = in spite of what has just been said in spite of (+ noun phrase) = although despite (+ noun phrase) = although nevertheless = in spite of sth that you have just mentioned nonetheless = in spite of this fact having said that = despite what has just been said whereas = used to compare or contrast two facts; in contrast or comparison with the fact that; although; in spite of the fact that while = although; in spite of the fact that bearing in mind = remembering and considering something when making a decision or before taking action would have had such presentation I would split it ... ]]> 20230323 18:10-19:10 1.5 active PTEC | Drafting a presentation By the end of this session you will have studied 20230316_nlmkitspc40_ptec_pitch_deliveries.mp4 (recording of previous lesson) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/7p31CWxuogQWig quarterly test Quarterly test results Igor Future forms B2 02 Modal verbs Past and present habits B2 03 Mixed conditionals type 1 and type 2 (unreal situations) B2 03 Presentation techniques B2 04 Risk management B2 02 Presentations B1 03 Writing Total 86% Nina Future forms B2 02 Modal verbs Past and present habits B2 03 Mixed conditionals type 1 and type 2 (unreal situations) B2 03 Presentation techniques B2 04 Risk management B2 02 Presentations B1 03 Writing Total 93% Aleksey Future forms B2 02 Modal verbs Past and present habits B2 03 Mixed conditionals type 1 and type 2 (unreal situations) B2 03 Presentation techniques B2 04 Risk management B2 02 Presentations B1 03 Writing Total 85% Pavel Future forms B2 02 Modal verbs Past and present habits B2 03 Mixed conditionals type 1 and type 2 (unreal situations) B2 03 Presentation techniques B2 04 Risk management B2 02 Presentations B1 03 Writing Total 94% Aleksandr Future forms B2 02 Modal verbs Past and present habits B2 03 Mixed conditionals type 1 and type 2 (unreal situations) B2 03 Presentation techniques B2 04 Risk management B2 02 Presentations B1 03 Writing Total 85% vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.ru/b/dun-qss-5h9-ytm ]]> 2 Writing a pitch @Nina, Pavel (Aleksander?) ← rescheduled from previous lesson 20230313 20230316 pix/icons8-lecturer-100_white.png 20230316 1 Drafting a presentation ← rescheduled from previous lesson hw20230320 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png quarterly_test_nlmkitspc40_20230313.xml Quarterly test active quarterly_test_feedback quarterly_test 20230316 1 Drafting a presentation hw20230320 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png active deck_shuffled_lines_halign prep_deck_shuffled_lines_halign ]]> visual ]]> 2 Improving text in slides active edit_ol_qa_writing edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Our objectives • Provide accounting support • Maintain a database of currency operations. • participate in yearly financial reports; Be consistent with punctuation]]> → either skip all articles ✓ Organization of delivery processes of goods from suppliers to company warehouse → or use all of them ✓ Organization of the delivery process of goods from the supplier to a warehouse of the company Be consistent with ellipses of articles T travel and V visa policies]]> Use capital letters only in names or acronyms Get Gain new experience]]> Avoid simple expressions such as 'good, bad...' About me Miscellanies / Personal interests ]]> Make use of standard and/or fixed expressions Fech Fetch your labour contract at the HR center centre (BrEn) ✓ Fech Fetch your labour labor contract at the HR center (AmEn) ]]> Use a spell checker and be consistent with the language (e.g. either British English or American English, but not both). Be grammatically consistent when listing tasks 3 Paragraphing thoughts with bullet points 20230323 hw20230327 pix/icons8-treadmill-100_white.png active prep_2columns_2qa edit_2columns_2qa edit_text_for_reading_task shuffled_boxes slide 1 Solar power is the conversion of energy from sunlight into electricity, either directly using photovoltaics (PV) or indirectly using concentrated solar power. Photovoltaic cells convert light into an electric current using the photovoltaic effect. Concentrated solar power systems use lenses or mirrors and solar tracking systems to focus a large area of sunlight to a hot spot, often to drive a steam turbine. slide 2 In 2021 solar generated 3.8% (1040 TWh) of the world's electricity-compared to 1% (253 TWh) in 2015 when the Paris Agreement to limit climate change was signed. Wind and solar generated over 10% of the world's electricity in 2021. Along with onshore wind, the cheapest levelised cost of electricity is utility-scale solar. slide 3 Commercial concentrated solar power plants were first developed in the 1980s. Since then, as the cost of solar electricity has fallen, grid-connected solar PV systems have grown more or less exponentially. Millions of installations and gigawatt-scale photovoltaic power stations continue to be built, with half of new generation capacity being solar in 2021. Much more low carbon power, such as solar, is urgently needed to limit climate change, but the International Energy Agency said in 2022 that more effort was needed for grid integration and the mitigation of policy, regulation and financing challenges. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_power ]]> slide 1 • conversion of energy from sunlight into electricity • use of photovoltaics (PV) (photovoltaic cells) • conversion of light into an electric current using the photovoltaic effect • use of concentrated solar power (lenses or mirrors and solar tracking systems) • focus of a large area of sunlight to a hot spot to drive a steam turbine ]]> slide 1
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]]> jargon = characteristic language of a particular group acronym = word formed from the initial letters of the several words in the name signposting = post bearing a sign that gives directions or shows the way digression = message that departs from the main subject reduced sentences = clauses without a subject or sometimes even a verb used in the bullet points of a slide to emphasise = to stress, single out as important clearly precisely | accurately understand the big picture (= lexically correct but better style) Obviously, that no-one wants to work with a difficult or uncaring boss If we are going to build a team from the scratch, we need to start with thinking about... ]]> 20230320 18:10-19:10 1.5 active PTEC | Building rapport (understanding pitches vs public speaking) By the end of this session you will have studied 20230316_nlmkitspc40_ptec_pitch_deliveries.mp4 (recording of previous lesson) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/7p31CWxuogQWig vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.ru/b/dun-qss-5h9-ytm ]]> 2 Writing a pitch @Nina, Pavel (Aleksander?) 20230313 20230316 pix/icons8-lecturer-100_white.png 20230316 1 Drafting a presentation hw20230320 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png 2 Introduction to public speaking & giving presentations active move_html5_video world_championship_of_public_speaking_part_2_lk_n_3nvdba.mp4 1 Introduction to public speaking & giving presentations active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png World Championship of Public Speaking: Part 2 Published on Nov 9, 2012 Each year, Toastmasters International hosts the World Championship of Public Speaking. After months of regional elimination rounds, 30,000 international competitors are whittled down to nine finalists, the best public speakers in the world. http://www.youtube.com/watch?annotation_id=annotation_958291&feature=iv&src_vid=rvbg9kFDTxg&v=LK_N_3NvDbA 1) emotional language 2) intonation, pace of delivery 3) body language 4) connection with the audience (share experience) 5) convincing, long-lasting message → use the Presentation Checklist you completed earlier Compare the following candidates:]]> Andrew 〆too emotional body language (posture)? 〆excessive emotional language 〆cliches → too theatrical Stuart ✓ rhetorical question which involves the audience (Do you want to know...?) ✓ body language (hands supporting 'What if') 〆wrong tie 〆little assertive posture 〆not charismatic enough to be persuasive Ronald ✓ more effective making people laugh than asking a rhetorical question → good connection with the audience ✓ rather charismatic, father-like, trustworthy appearance ✓ me, myself and I = tripling technique ✓ addressing the audience on the left, in front, and on his right (during 'Me, myself and I') Palaniappa ✓ sense of humour e.g. 25 pairs, women 50 ✓ connecting with the audience e.g. Imagine your shoes are for me... Come on, take them off! ✓ able to engage audience by asking them to actually do sth memorable = very smart Kenny 〆speech delivered like a sermon by a priest 〆excessive emotional language for certain audiences 〆rather dressed up → posture in contradiction with message Diana 〆excessive emotional level 〆distractingly painful & husky voice Ryan ✓ begins speech off stage (i.e. no introduction, jump into action) ✓ trust is a must (rhyme) ✓ a tattoo or two (alliteration) ✓ sharing a secret (four tattoos) → building rapport ✓ body language ('the' girl, 4 tattoos) ✓ use of ellipses in the narrative (skips traditional 'I do', concludes by 'I promise') ✓ convincing message & experience audience may identify with 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 state-of-the-art = using the most modern or advanced techniques or methods; as good as it can be at the present time second other hand it looks quite natural ]]> 20230316 18:10-19:10 1.5 active PTEC | Presenting a new vehicle By the end of this session you will have studied 20230313_nlmkitspc40_pitch_analysis_case_study_02.mp4 (recording of previous lesson) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/o4Q16gV897cjrw video 20230309_nlmkitspc40_pitch_analysis_case_study_01.mp4 (recording of penultimate lesson) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/_0olqqto-xOIlQ quarterly test Complete 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 90min (maximum recommended) quarterly_test_nlmkitspc40_20230313.pdf vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.ru/b/dun-qss-5h9-ytm ]]> 2 Writing a pitch 20230313 20230316 pix/icons8-lecturer-100_white.png 2 Writing a pitch 20230313 20230316 pix/icons8-lecturer-100_white.png active edit_2columns_2qa prep_2columns_2qa edit_text_for_reading_task shuffled_boxes Practise the following techniques to keep the audience interested: ✓ tripling This course was cheap, interesting and effective ✓ alliteration rapid, relevant and realistic ✓ rhymes Our brand in their hand ]]> alliteration = use of the same letter or sound at the beginning of words that are close together, as in sing a song of sixpence rhyme = word that has the same sound or ends with the same sound as another word icons8-lecturer-100.png

Pitch structure

rhetorical question / hook / quote self-introduction name of your company target customer & needs brief description main benefits differences from competition USP(s) (unique selling point) your request / call for action anticipated questions promise ]]> quote = group of words or a short piece of writing taken from a book, play, speech, etc. and repeated because it is interesting or useful 1 Functional language for presentations hw20220315 active edit_match_qa prep_match_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png to talk about
to observe
to mention
I would like [ ] our sales target Introducing the topic → I would like to talk about our sales target]]> to bring up to raise Today, I would like to [ ] the problem of late payment Introducing the topic to refer to to originate from This issue [ ] the problem we had discussed at our last meeting Giving the background to have a look at to focus on To begin with, we're going to [ ] the advantages of our solution, and then we'll [ ] what we need to achieve our targets Explaining the breakdown / plan First of all Last but not least [ ] we'll have to examine the sales targets Making transitions from one part to another to feature to lack This solution [ ] some unique selling points Describing characteristics to notice to note Please, [ ] this is quite unusual Making observations To put it in a nutshell To sum up [ ], we have seen the pros & cons of this solution, how much it costs, and why you really need it Drawing conclusions 2 Presentation keywords active deck_shuffled_lines_halign pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png to talk about
to observe
to mention
Introducing the topic to present → to talk about ]]>

1. Introducing the topic

to bring up to raise

2. Giving the background (putting in the picture)

to refer to to originate from

3. Explaining the breakdown / plan

to have a look at to focus on

4. Making transitions from one part to another

First of all Last but not least

5. Describing characteristics

to feature to lack

6. Making observations

to notice to note

7. Drawing conclusions

to put it in a nutshell to sum up ]]> 1. Introducing the topic to bring up to raise to deal with to address to tackle to broach

2. Giving the background (putting in the picture)

to refer to to originate from to have to do with to relate to to be associated with

3. Explaining the breakdown / plan

to have a look at to focus on to cover

4. Making transitions from one part to another

First of all Last but not least to begin with then eventually

5. Describing characteristics

to feature to lack to highlight to possess to sport to star

6. Making observations

to notice to note to point out to show

7. Drawing conclusions

to put it in a nutshell to sum up to end with to conclude (by saying that...) ]]> 1 pix/icons8-lecturer-100_white.png Pitch checklist active move_contents 3 20230301 hw20230315 Signposting active edit_role_play pix/icons8-lecturer-100_white.png Choose role A or role B. Prepare a short presentation. Make sure the audience understand what you are talking about. Be logical. Explain where you come from, where you are now, where you're going to. → break down your presentation into clear parts 1. Introducing the topic to bring up to raise to deal with to address to tackle to broach

2. Giving the background (putting in the picture)

to refer to to originate from to have to do with to relate to to be associated with

3. Explaining the breakdown / plan

to have a look at to focus on to cover

4. Making transitions from one part to another

First of all To begin with Then Eventually Last but not least

5. Describing characteristics

to feature to lack to highlight to possess to sport to star

6. Making observations

to notice to note to point out to show

7. Drawing conclusions

to put it in a nutshell to sum up to end with to conclude (by saying that...)]]> visual ]]> You have invented a new vehicle. Give a short presentation: you want to convince business angels to invest in further development. Would you like to drive this state-of-the-art vehicle? It is designed to address the urban needs of emerging economies! Today, we'll look at... visual You have invented a new vehicle. Give a short presentation: you want to convince business angels to invest in further development. ]]> How can we tackle traffic jams in the city? This is what I'm going to talk about in today's presentation To begin with... 20230316 1 Drafting a presentation hw20230320 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png active prep_deck_shuffled_lines_halign deck_shuffled_lines_halign ]]> visual ]]> 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 state-of-the-art = using the most modern or advanced techniques or methods; as good as it can be at the present time you it to you tomorrow Send ... to our directly direct customers We can see language body language Do you remember how much money did you spent last month? In the first beginning of his speech I address want to address | 'm addressing my speech for to drivers who don't want to spend their money for on expensive things like... You can maintenance maintain it yourself You can go to the on a picnic ]]> possesses /pə'zesəz/ 20230313 18:10-19:10 1.5 active PTEC | Signposting PTEC | Presenting a new vehicle By the end of this session you will have studied 20230309_nlmkitspc40_pitch_analysis_case_study_01.mp4 (recording of previous lesson) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/_0olqqto-xOIlQ quarterly test Complete 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 quarterly_test_nlmkitspc40_20230313.pdf vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.ru/b/dun-qss-5h9-ytm ]]> 2 Pitch analysis - case study 2 20230309 hw20230313 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Presentation Checklist to decide if and why the presentation was successful) video 2012 BPC elevator speech winner elevator_pitch_contest_winner_nancy_t_wheeler_university_of_dayton.mp4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIo-enMAIxE ]]> 2 20230309 hw20230313n2 Enriching language with synonyms pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png 2 Elevator pitch: Mark 3 ID active move_html5_video elevator_pitch_contest_winner_nancy_t_wheeler_university_of_dayton.mp4 2 pix/icons8-lecturer-100_white.png Presentation checklist active move_contents ✓ introduction ✓ rhetorical question(s) / hook / quotation ✓ objectives & tasks ✓ breakdown / plan of the presentation ✓ logical structure ✓ check audience understanding with CCQs (Concept Checking Questions) ✓ clear parts ✓ transitions between parts ✓ commenting slides (occasionally paraphrasing but no feeling of reading) ✓ objectives Has the goal of the presentation been achieved? ✓ timing (total vs per slide) ✓ clear & memorable conclusion VISUALS ✓ legibility (incl. slide numbers for reference, progression bar) ✓ no information overload (e.g. tables from spreadsheets) ✓ variety (infographics, line graphs, bar graphs, pie charts...) ✓ layout of information on the slide (top left → bottom right) ✓ video clips ✓ mini intervention(s) of subject-matter experts USE OF LANGUAGE ✓ vocab ✓ graded language and little jargon ✓ grammatical structures & accuracy ✓ conjunctions, adverbial phrases ✓ tripling arguments ✓ metaphors DELIVERY ✓ pace ✓ articulation & pronunciation ✓ intonation ✓ no obvious signs of reading ✓ stress on keywords ✓ body language ✓ eye contact CONCLUSION ✓ recap ✓ general conclusion ✓ recommendations ✓ contacts if further information required ✓ call for action ✓ opening ✓ Q&A session ]]> 2 Pitch analysis - case study 2 20230209 hw20230313 active edit_ol_qa prep_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Presentation Checklist to decide if and why the presentation was successful) video 2012 BPC elevator speech winner elevator_pitch_contest_winner_nancy_t_wheeler_university_of_dayton.mp4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIo-enMAIxE ]]> What are the positive aspects of this pitch? ✓ supportive body language ✓ short sentences ✓ call for start up capital ✓ break even point ✓ ROI - return on investment ✓ comparison with competition to break even = to attain a level at which there is neither gain nor loss, as in business What areas need to be improved? 〆little convincing concept (do you really need it?) 〆questionable projections 〆rather artificial intonation in rhetorical questions (sounds too much like a sales pitch) projection = estimate or statement of what figures, amounts, or events will be in the future, or what they were in the past, based on what is happening now Was the presentation successful? Would you invest money in this project? ✓ no, because the narrative (i.e. description & selling of the product) failed to convince although delivery was better than in case study 1 2 20230309 hw20230313 Enriching language with synonyms Building a narrative flow & cohesion active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png to listen to talk about → Today, we'll talk about the selling points of this product.]]> ]]> to depict to portray to represent to remind to remind = to help sb remember sth important that they must do to show in, or as in, a picture to hide to reveal to disclose to hide = to put or keep sb/sth in a place where they/it cannot be seen or found to make sth known to sb, to show sth that previously could not be seen to suggest to claim to symbolise to claim = to say that sth is true although it has not been proved and other people may not believe it to express indirectly by an image, form, or model to illustrate to embody to recall to recall = to make sb think of sth to make the meaning of sth clearer by using examples, pictures, etc; to express or represent an idea or a quality to be reminiscent of to be regarded as to be considered as to be reminiscent of = reminding you of sb/sth to be thought about in a particular way 2 Writing a pitch 20230313 20230316 pix/icons8-lecturer-100_white.png active prep_2columns_2qa edit_2columns_2qa edit_text_for_reading_task shuffled_boxes Practise the following techniques to keep the audience interested: ✓ tripling This course was cheap, interesting and effective ✓ alliteration rapid, relevant and realistic ✓ rhymes Our brand in their hand ]]> alliteration = use of the same letter or sound at the beginning of words that are close together, as in sing a song of sixpence rhyme = word that has the same sound or ends with the same sound as another word icons8-lecturer-100.png

Pitch structure

rhetorical question / hook / quote self-introduction name of your company target customer & needs brief description main benefits differences from competition USP(s) (unique selling point) your request / call for action anticipated questions promise ]]> quote = group of words or a short piece of writing taken from a book, play, speech, etc. and repeated because it is interesting or useful indisputable = that is true and cannot be disagreed with or denied; undeniable to break even = to attain a level at which there is neither gain nor loss, as in business return (~ on investment, R.O.I) = amount of profit made on investment business angel = investor who provides financial backing for small start-ups or entrepreneurs. Angel investors are usually found among an entrepreneur's family and friends and are essentially the exact opposite of a venture capitalist venture capitalist = investor who either provides capital to start-up ventures or supports small companies that wish to expand but do not have access to equities markets infographic = collection of imagery, data visualizations like pie charts and bar graphs, and minimal text that gives an easy-to-understand overview of a topic rapport /ræ'pɔ:r/ = friendly relationship in which people understand each other very well projection = estimate or statement of what figures, amounts, or events will be in the future, or what they were in the past, based on what is happening now 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 comfortable convenient for you ]]> 20230309 18:10-19:10 1.5 active PTEC | Evaluating sales pitches (Presentation Checklist) By the end of this session you will have studied Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.ru/b/dun-qss-5h9-ytm ]]> 1 Pitch analysis - case study 1 20230306 hw20230309 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Presentation Checklist to decide if and why the presentation was successful) video 2010 Dayton elevator speech winner https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HKOf3l6350 ]]> 1 pix/icons8-lecturer-100_white.png Presentation checklist active move_contents ✓ introduction ✓ rhetorical question(s) / hook / quotation ✓ objectives & tasks ✓ breakdown / plan of the presentation ✓ logical structure ✓ check audience understanding with CCQs (Concept Checking Questions) ✓ clear parts ✓ transitions between parts ✓ commenting slides (occasionally paraphrasing but no feeling of reading) ✓ objectives Has the goal of the presentation been achieved? ✓ timing (total vs per slide) ✓ clear & memorable conclusion VISUALS ✓ legibility (incl. slide numbers for reference, progression bar) ✓ no information overload (e.g. tables from spreadsheets) ✓ variety (infographics, line graphs, bar graphs, pie charts...) ✓ layout of information on the slide (top left → bottom right) ✓ video clips ✓ mini intervention(s) of subject-matter experts USE OF LANGUAGE ✓ vocab ✓ graded language and little jargon ✓ grammatical structures & accuracy ✓ conjunctions, adverbial phrases ✓ tripling arguments ✓ metaphors DELIVERY ✓ pace ✓ articulation & pronunciation ✓ intonation ✓ no obvious signs of reading ✓ stress on keywords ✓ body language ✓ eye contact CONCLUSION ✓ recap ✓ general conclusion ✓ recommendations ✓ contacts if further information required ✓ call for action ✓ opening ✓ Q&A session ]]> 3 Elevator pitch: Cup add active move_html5_video elevator_pitch_contest_winner_josh_light_utah_university.mp4 1 Pitch analysis - case study 1 20230306 hw20230309 active edit_ol_qa prep_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Presentation Checklist to decide if and why the presentation was successful) video 2010 Dayton elevator speech winner https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HKOf3l6350 ]]> What are the positive aspects of this pitch? ✓ convincing argumentation & simple concept ✓ short sentences without conjunctions to insist on mechanically exponential growth pattern ✓ tripling technique (e.g. This course was cheap, interesting and effective) ✓ alliteration (e.g. rapid, relevant and realistic) ✓ rhymes (your brand in their hand) What areas need to be improved? 〆no start up capital mentioned 〆no call for action or request (i.e. asking audience to reflect on or do sth) 〆no comparison with competition 〆too fast speech (poor articulation, grammar mistake...) 〆little rapport with the audience rapport /ræ'pɔ:r/ = friendly relationship in which people understand each other very well Was the presentation successful? Would you invest money in this project? ✓ yes, because the narrative (i.e. selling of the product) was convincing although delivery had many mistakes Conclusion: → if you have a good idea, you can sell it even with a poor presentation Opening: → if you have a bad idea, can you sell it with a good presentation? 2 Elevator pitch: Mark 3 ID active move_html5_video elevator_pitch_contest_winner_nancy_t_wheeler_university_of_dayton.mp4 2 pix/icons8-lecturer-100_white.png Presentation checklist active move_contents ✓ introduction ✓ rhetorical question(s) / hook / quotation ✓ objectives & tasks ✓ breakdown / plan of the presentation ✓ logical structure ✓ check audience understanding with CCQs (Concept Checking Questions) ✓ clear parts ✓ transitions between parts ✓ commenting slides (occasionally paraphrasing but no feeling of reading) ✓ objectives Has the goal of the presentation been achieved? ✓ timing (total vs per slide) ✓ clear & memorable conclusion VISUALS ✓ legibility (incl. slide numbers for reference, progression bar) ✓ no information overload (e.g. tables from spreadsheets) ✓ variety (infographics, line graphs, bar graphs, pie charts...) ✓ layout of information on the slide (top left → bottom right) ✓ video clips ✓ mini intervention(s) of subject-matter experts USE OF LANGUAGE ✓ vocab ✓ graded language and little jargon ✓ grammatical structures & accuracy ✓ conjunctions, adverbial phrases ✓ tripling arguments ✓ metaphors DELIVERY ✓ pace ✓ articulation & pronunciation ✓ intonation ✓ no obvious signs of reading ✓ stress on keywords ✓ body language ✓ eye contact CONCLUSION ✓ recap ✓ general conclusion ✓ recommendations ✓ contacts if further information required ✓ call for action ✓ opening ✓ Q&A session ]]> 2 Pitch analysis - case study 2 20230309 hw20230313 active prep_ol_qa edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Presentation Checklist to decide if and why the presentation was successful) video 2012 BPC elevator speech winner elevator_pitch_contest_winner_nancy_t_wheeler_university_of_dayton.mp4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIo-enMAIxE ]]> What are the positive aspects of this pitch? ✓ supportive body language ✓ short sentences ✓ call for start up capital ✓ break even point ✓ ROI - return on investment ✓ comparison with competition to break even = to attain a level at which there is neither gain nor loss, as in business What areas need to be improved? 〆little convincing concept (do you really need it?) 〆questionable projections 〆rather artificial intonation in rhetorical questions (sounds too much like a sales pitch) projection = estimate or statement of what figures, amounts, or events will be in the future, or what they were in the past, based on what is happening now Was the presentation successful? Would you invest money in this project? ✓ no, because the narrative (i.e. description & selling of the product) failed to convince although delivery was better than in case study 1 2 20230309 hw20230313n2 Enriching language with synonyms Building a narrative flow & cohesion active prep_ol_qa edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png to listen to talk about → Today, we'll talk about the selling points of this product.]]> ]]> to depict to portray to represent to remind to remind = to help sb remember sth important that they must do to show in, or as in, a picture to hide to reveal to disclose to hide = to put or keep sb/sth in a place where they/it cannot be seen or found to make sth known to sb, to show sth that previously could not be seen to suggest to claim to symbolise to claim = to say that sth is true although it has not been proved and other people may not believe it to express indirectly by an image, form, or model to illustrate to embody to recall to recall = to make sb think of sth to make the meaning of sth clearer by using examples, pictures, etc; to express or represent an idea or a quality to be reminiscent of to be regarded as to be considered as to be reminiscent of = reminding you of sb/sth to be thought about in a particular way indisputable = that is true and cannot be disagreed with or denied; undeniable to break even = to attain a level at which there is neither gain nor loss, as in business return (~ on investment, R.O.I) = amount of profit made on investment business angel = investor who provides financial backing for small start-ups or entrepreneurs. Angel investors are usually found among an entrepreneur's family and friends and are essentially the exact opposite of a venture capitalist venture capitalist = investor who either provides capital to start-up ventures or supports small companies that wish to expand but do not have access to equities markets infographic = collection of imagery, data visualizations like pie charts and bar graphs, and minimal text that gives an easy-to-understand overview of a topic rapport /ræ'pɔ:r/ = friendly relationship in which people understand each other very well projection = estimate or statement of what figures, amounts, or events will be in the future, or what they were in the past, based on what is happening now 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 take make | draw a conclusion No one would spend their money for on a bad idea ]]> 20230306 18:10-19:10 1.5 active PTEC | How to analyse a presentation & learn from mistakes By the end of this session you will have studied Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.ru/b/dun-qss-5h9-ytm ]]> 20230302 3 Rephrasing presentations to engage your audience hw20230306 pix/icons8-hand-with-pen-100_white.png 20230302 3 Rephrasing presentations to engage your audience hw20230306 active edit_ol_qa_writing prep_ol_qa_writing pix/icons8-hand-with-pen-100_white.png pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png you, we Force them to be active listeners. → use possessive determiners like your, our, their Make the topic easier to understand → narrow the topic by using closed questions (i.e. include the answer in the question) Can we improve sales? Why / why not? Ask the audience to contribute & be active → ask an open question How can we improve sales? What do we need? ]]> Do you need the advantages of our new solution? Open question: Can you find any disadvantages? ]]> Topic: Quarter 3 sales results Closed question: Open question: Closed question: Have sales satisfied our targets for the third quarter? Why / why not? Open question: What do we need to improve results in Q4? Topic: Sales forecasts and business opportunities Closed question: Open question: Closed question: Will sales follow the current trend? Open question: What can we do to grow? Topic: Strategy and objectives for year 2023 Closed question: Open question: Closed question: Have we devised our plans well to reach our short term objectives this year? Open question: What could we change in our strategy if we had no financial restrictions? to devise = to invent sth new or a new way of doing sth Topic: Causes and impact of the crisis on turnover Closed question: Open question: Closed question: Do you agree with the causes of the crisis? Open question: How could we have mitigated the downturn? downturn = fall in the amount of business that is done; a time when the economy becomes weaker 1 Vocab describing common mistakes active hw20220203n2 edit_match_qa prep_match_qa pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png Match the expressions with their definition. visual ]]> --> to flick You shouldn't do that with your pen when speaking to move or make sth move with sudden quick movements to fidget You will distract your audience if you keep doing so to move restlessly posture /'pɔstʃə:/ It shouldn't be too relaxed or rigid position in which you hold your body when standing or sitting voice modulation You will sound boring if you haven't enough manner of speaking in which the loudness or pitch or tone of the voice is modified lectern You shouldn't hide behind it when speaking stand for holding a book in a church or chapel, esp. for a bible from which lessons are to be read; a similar stand for a lecturer 2 Dealing with bad habits and mistakes active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png What can you do to avoid those mistakes and/or bad habits? Flicking with your pen when speaking ✓ try holding a cup almost filled to capacity to force you to be calm to flick = to move or make sth move with sudden quick movements Fidgeting and as a result distracting your audience ✓ imagine a cat is resting on your shoulder ✓ place a pair of gloves on your shoulders → they shouldn't fall off to fidget = to move restlessly, without stopping, nervously Your posture is not comfortable or looks artificial ✓ imagine yourself under water or walking on the moon, with no gravity → you may move without difficulty, smoothly, but you'll have to do so slowly posture /'pɔstʃə:/ = position in which you hold your body when standing or sitting You sound boring because you haven't enough voice modulation ✓ highlight in your notes expressions which you want to stress ✓ drill rhetorical questions ✓ rehearse key sentences e.g. 1st introduction, conclusion voice modulation = manner of speaking in which the loudness or pitch or tone of the voice is modified You are hiding behind the lectern when speaking ✓ avoid using a lectern altogether → use a 2nd monitor on the floor facing you rather than the audience lectern = stand for holding a book in a church or chapel, esp. for a bible from which lessons are to be read; a similar stand for a lecturer 3 Criteria for evaluating a presentation hw20220203 active pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png deck_shuffled_lines_halign visual → place the following criteria under the correct headings. → use them for self assessment as well as evaluating other presentations. ]]>

Methodology

rh____i__l q________

Visuals

inf_______ o___l__d

Use of language

tri_____ arg______

Delivery

p___ e__ con____

Conclusion

op____g ]]> Methodology introduction rhetorical question(s) / hook breakdown / plan of the presentation clear parts transitions between parts clear & memorable conclusion Visuals legibility no information overload (e.g. tables from spreadsheets) variety (line graphs, bar graphs, pie charts...) Use of language vocab grammatical structures tripling arguments Delivery pace articulation & pronunciation intonation stress on keywords body language eye contact Conclusion recap general conclusion recommendations opening --> ]]> 3 Elevator pitch: Cup add active move_html5_video elevator_pitch_contest_winner_josh_light_utah_university.mp4 1 Pitch analysis - case study 1 20230306 hw20230309 active prep_ol_qa edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Presentation Checklist to decide if and why the presentation was successful) video 2010 Dayton elevator speech winner https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HKOf3l6350 ]]> What are the positive aspects of this pitch? ✓ convincing argumentation & simple concept ✓ short sentences without conjunctions to insist on mechanically exponential growth pattern ✓ tripling technique (e.g. This course was cheap, interesting and effective) ✓ alliteration (e.g. rapid, relevant and realistic) ✓ rhymes (your brand in their hand) What areas need to be improved? 〆no start up capital mentioned 〆no call for action or request (i.e. asking audience to reflect on or do sth) 〆no comparison with competition 〆too fast speech (poor articulation, grammar mistake...) 〆little rapport with the audience rapport /ræ'pɔ:r/ = friendly relationship in which people understand each other very well Was the presentation successful? Would you invest money in this project? ✓ yes, because the narrative (i.e. selling of the product) was convincing although delivery had many mistakes Conclusion: → if you have a good idea, you can sell it even with a poor presentation Opening: → if you have a bad idea, can you sell it with a good presentation? posture /'pɔstʃə:/ = position in which you hold your body when standing or sitting to flick = to move or make sth move with sudden quick movements to fidget = to move restlessly, without stopping, nervously voice modulation = manner of speaking in which the loudness or pitch or tone of the voice is modified to take charge = to assume control lectern = stand for holding a book in a church or chapel, esp. for a bible from which lessons are to be read; a similar stand for a lecturer shade ~ of sth = different kind or level of opinion, feeling, etc rigid /'ridʒəd/ = (often disapproving) (of rules, methods, etc.) very strict and difficult to change; stiff and difficult to move or bend mannerism = way of speaking or moving that is typical of a person in the next year? Do you feel comfortable with... or no not Do you have any thinking thoughts about sales forecasts? What one main objective can you suggest for the forthcoming year Do you about about the issues what (which | that) we have after this crisis? can affect on our situation? ]]> 20230302 18:10-19:10 1.5 active PRESENTATIONS UNDER THE EYE OF THE CAMERA | How to use the structure of an elevator pitch for presentations By the end of this session you will have studied Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.ru/b/dun-qss-5h9-ytm ]]> Presentation analysis - introduction 20230227 hw20230302 Steve Jobs introduces iPhone in 2007 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnrJzXM7a6o ]]> PTEC | Presentation Techniques under the Eye of the Camera 1 Presentation analysis - introduction 20230125 hw20230201 active edit_ol_qa prep_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Steve Jobs introduces iPhone in 2007 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnrJzXM7a6o ]]> What are the positive aspects of this pitch? ✓ narrative based on explaining where you come from, where you are now, and where you are going to ✓ pace (rather slow, incl. occasional tripling) ✓ surprises ← building rapport ✓ humour (a finger is technologically better than a stylus...) ✓ visuals (simple, not overloaded with tables & data) ✓ convincing argumentation & simple concept ✓ matches target audience What areas need to be improved? 〆neglected, ignored or scorned on previous technological achievements 〆possibly unfair comparisons with the competition (illegal form of advertising in some countries) 〆no defaults mentioned 〆no price quoted to scorn = to feel or show that you think sb/sth is stupid and you do not respect them or it Was the presentation successful? Would you invest money in this project? ✓ designed to whet the appetite of fans rather than convince of cutting edge technologies implemented to whet the appetite = to increase your desire for or interest in sth 1 Lead in Why use elevator pitching techniques in presentations active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Answer the following questions. visual Imagine you are in this conference room. How do you make people listen to you? ]]> Can you be efficient at work without public speaking skills? ✓ presentation skills are considered as hygiene factors → a good manager must be able to communicate 〆not knowing how to speak to a wider audience may soon become a handicap handicap = something that makes it difficult for sb to do sth What do you worry about when delivering a presentation? 〆making a good enough first impression 〆lacking charisma 〆information overload = lacking methodology 〆lacking rehearsal & feedback 〆working after hours & burning out 〆stage fright ≠ preparing the presentation and not the presenter stage fright = nervous feelings felt by performers before they appear in front of an audience rehearsal = time that is spent practising a play or piece of music in preparation for a public performance After much training in presentations, you may feel effective, but are you efficient? Being effective is about doing the right things, while being efficient is about doing things right. https://www.insightsquared.com/blog/effectiveness-vs-efficiency-whats-the-difference/#:~:text=Effective%20(adj.),Efficient%20(adj.)&text=The%20difference%20between%20effectiveness%20and%20efficiency%20can%20be%20summed%20up,is%20about%20doing%20things%20right ↔ is being effective enough in today's corporate environments? → you feel efficient in giving presentations if you do it regularly ]]> effective = adequate to accomplish a purpose; producing the intended or expected result efficient = performing or functioning in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort You have a bright idea but you need money. You meet a CEO in the lift of a business centre. How do you ask for his/her financial support? lift pitch ≠ collocation ]]> elevator pitch = 10-second to 1-minute talk or arguments used by a person trying to persuade people, usually business angels or venture capitalists, to invest in a business project What are the differences between an elevator or sales pitch and a presentation? ✓ timing ✓ contents ✓ more active body language ✓ few or no visuals → convincing rather than reporting How can elevator and sales pitch techniques help improve your presentations? forcing them to accept or disagree with your argumentation (...) → be convincing rather than just descriptive
visual
Imagine you are the player in red on the left. How will you score against that team of friendly-looking rugby players in blue on the right? ]]> 2 Structure of a pitch Structure of a pitch hw20220127 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png active deck_shuffled_lines_halign prep_deck_shuffled_lines_halign 1. 2. s___-i___________ 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. ]]> 20230201 3 Rephrasing presentations to engage your audience hw20230306 active prep_ol_qa_writing edit_ol_qa_writing pix/icons8-hand-with-pen-100_white.png pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png you, we Force them to be active listeners. → use possessive determiners like your, our, their Make the topic easier to understand → narrow the topic by using closed questions (i.e. include the answer in the question) Can we improve sales? Why / why not? Ask the audience to contribute & be active → ask an open question How can we improve sales? What do we need? ]]> Do you need the advantages of our new solution? Open question: Can you find any disadvantages? ]]> Topic: Quarter 3 sales results Closed question: Open question: Closed question: Have sales satisfied our targets for the third quarter? Why / why not? Open question: What do we need to improve results in Q4? Topic: Sales forecasts and business opportunities Closed question: Open question: Closed question: Will sales follow the current trend? Open question: What can we do to grow? Topic: Strategy and objectives for year 2022 Closed question: Open question: Closed question: Have we devised our plans well to reach our short term objectives this year? Open question: What could we change in our strategy if we had no financial restrictions? to devise = to invent sth new or a new way of doing sth Topic: Causes and impact of the crisis on turnover Closed question: Open question: Closed question: Do you agree with the causes of the crisis? Open question: How could we have mitigated the downturn? downturn = fall in the amount of business that is done; a time when the economy becomes weaker to whet the appetite = to increase your desire for or interest in sth to scorn = to feel or show that you think sb/sth is stupid and you do not respect them or it elevator pitch = 10-second to 1-minute talk or arguments used by a person trying to persuade people, usually business angels or venture capitalists, to invest in a business project to pitch to someone = to aim an idea or product at someone, to promote by means of an argument and demonstration of on your position If you're really terrible on at it It could be presented for to a lot of people You need to understand what do you want It's very good to take catch | draw attention ]]> 20230227 18:10-19:10 1.5 active What if there is no drinking water? (Lifesaver bottle) Anticipating risks, defusing tension By the end of this session you will have studied 20230221_nlmkitscp40_mixed_conditionals_hw_feedback.mp4 (recording of previous lesson) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/9PgoZ3zgxp-PJA video 20230221_nlmkitscp40_mixed_conditionals_practice_rockdale_centre_case_study.mp4 (recording of previous lesson) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/sdXpRfwjbH1VLA smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Lifestyle Upper Intermediate Risk assessment pg 73 ex 10 speaking → prepare contingency plans SSS role play → student A . cancel the event . preserve reputation → student B . arrange a meeting between the protest leaders & CEO (C.Hamilton) of company accused of dumping . turn danger into an opportunity . build a reputation for reliability & crisis management → student C . stop Carl Hamilton from attending the event . preserve reputation → student D . want C.Hamilton to be a speaker . prove the Rockdale Centre can organise such international event lifestyle_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg_70-73_168_risk_assessment_mixed_conditionals.pdf vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.ru/b/dun-qss-5h9-ytm ]]> 3 Role play role_play active Find means to defuse tension before the event. Then, re-consider if you should go ahead with the conference or cancel it. Recycle new expressions and language. You want to cancel the event or at least stop Carl Hamilton from attending. ✓ Had we known about accusations of dumping toxic waste earlier, we wouldn't have invited him in the first place! ✓ If we met Hamilton to understand his viewpoint on allegations of pollution, we could take a more informed decision... 〆Should anyone get hurt no organisation will ever want to come back here! 〆Won't VIPs call off their visit if they find out their security is at risk? You want Carl Hamilton to be a speaker and prove the Rockdale Centre can manage such challenges. ✓ If we run the event as planned we could turn a threat into an opportunity! ✓ We would build a reputation for reliability & crisis management. → What if we arranged a meeting between the protest leaders & Hamilton before the conference actually begins? ✓ extra Tv coverage of the event ✓ good publicity active textbook SSS support their opinion → use mixed conditionals from pg 71 ex 4 ]]> 1 Lead in active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Would you object to drinking water from the Moscow river? 〆probably yes to object to +ing = to say that you disagree with, disapprove of or oppose sth What techniques do you know to make water drinkable? ✓ boiling ✓ filtering ✓ desalination (...) desalination = process of removing salt from sea water Imagine you were in a country struck by water shortages due to war or climate change, how would you ensure access to water? ✓ rely on international aid ✓ relocate populations closer to rivers shortage = situation when there is not enough of the people or things that are needed to ensure = to make sure that sth happens or is definite 2 Saving lives with decontaminated water active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png How to make filthy water drinkable, Michael Pritchard http://www.ted.com Too much of the world lacks access to clean drinking water. Engineer Michael Pritchard did something about it -- inventing the portable Lifesaver filter, which can make the most revolting water drinkable in seconds. An amazing demo from TEDGlobal 2009. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXepkIWPhFQ ]]> michael_pritchard_how_to_make_filthy_water_drinkable-rxepkiwphfq.mkv How many people around the world are now suffering from diarrhoea since Michael Pritchard started his speech [01'27]? 13 000 people diarrhoea = illness in which waste matter is emptied from the bowels much more frequently than normal, and in liquid form How many children have just died while he was speaking? 4 children Why was Michael Pritchard angry? [02:27] 〆the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami forced people to flee 〆large and destructive category 5 Atlantic hurricane Katerina caused over 1,800 fatalities and $125 billion in damage in late August 2005, especially in the city of New Orleans and the surrounding areas → it took 5 days to get water to the Superdome → people were shooting each other for Tv sets and water to flee = to leave a person or place very quickly, especially because you are afraid of possible danger What is the size of bacteria & viruses? ✓ bacteria ~ 200 nano metres ✓ viruses ~ 25 nano metres nano = one thousand-millionth of a metre What is the size of pores of the solution provided? 15 nano millimetres pore = one of the very small holes in your skin that sweat can pass through; one of the similar small holes in the surface of a plant or a rock Where do the water and ingredients used for the demonstration come from? ✓ river Thames ✓ water from his pond ✓ gift from a friend's rabbit ✓ sewage water sewage = used water and waste substances that are produced by human bodies, that are carried away from houses and factories through special pipes What are the applications of the Lifesaver bottle? ✓ international aid organisations (...) What happens when people congregate in a camp to get water? 〆diseases spread → problems keep perpetrating to congregate = to come together in a group to perpetrate = to commit a crime or do sth wrong or evil What is his 'thinking different' approach? ✓ use natural resources → make water sterile ≠ don't relocate people What is the millennium goal? What can you do with USD 8 billion? ✓ halve the number of people who have no access to drinking water to halve = to cut by 2 The UK government spends 20 million pounds per year on foreign aid. What does Michael suggest doing with USD 20 billion? ✓ provide safe drinking water for all aid = money, food, etc. that is sent to help countries in difficult situations In what circumstances could the Lifesaver jerrycan or bottle be used? ✓ natural disaster ✓ camping (...) What technical risks could you have when exploiting the Lifesaver? 〆pores could get clogged before reaching 6000 litres of dirty water 〆some chemicals might get through the pores 〆usage might cost more than half a cent per day to clog = to block sth or to become blocked Why aren't governments already using this solution? 〆lobby by bottled water producers 〆medical and/or sanitary regulations blocking widespread usage of this technology lobby = group of people who try to influence politicians on a particular issue How would you convince people in Russia to buy these products? 〆people are not in a dire situation requiring such temporary solution → sell to hunters & hikers as a camping item dire = very severe Should the government deploy this technology in remote regions? 〆perhaps too expensive even for a settlement → better develop or revamp the local Soviet Union infrastructure to deploy = to use sth effectively to revamp = to make changes to the form of sth, usually to improve its appearance 1 Presentation analysis - introduction 20230227 hw20230302 active prep_ol_qa edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Steve Jobs introduces iPhone in 2007 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnrJzXM7a6o ]]> What are the positive aspects of this pitch? ✓ pace ✓ surprises ✓ humour ✓ visuals ✓ convincing argumentation & simple concept What areas need to be improved? 〆no defaults mentioned 〆no price quoted Was the presentation successful? Would you invest money in this project? allegation (of sth) (against sb) | ~ (that ...) | ~ (about sb/sth) = public statement that is made without giving proof, accusing sb of doing sth that is wrong or illegal fire extinguisher = metal container with water or chemicals inside for putting out small fires agile = able to think quickly and in an intelligent way; able to move quickly and easily to accuse ~ sb (of sth) = to say that sb has done sth wrong or is guilty of sth to object to +ing = to say that you disagree with, disapprove of or oppose sth desalination = process of removing salt from sea water shortage = situation when there is not enough of the people or things that are needed diarrhoea = illness in which waste matter is emptied from the bowels much more frequently than normal, and in liquid form to flee = to leave a person or place very quickly, especially because you are afraid of possible danger pore = one of the very small holes in your skin that sweat can pass through; one of the similar small holes in the surface of a plant or a rock sewage = used water and waste substances that are produced by human bodies, that are carried away from houses and factories through special pipes to congregate = to come together in a group to perpetrate = to commit a crime or do sth wrong or evil to halve = to cut by 2 aid = money, food, etc. that is sent to help countries in difficult situations to clog = to block sth or to become blocked lobby = group of people who try to influence politicians on a particular issue dire = very severe to deploy = to use sth effectively to revamp = to make changes to the form of sth, usually to improve its appearance dialogue meeting | discussion will be translated broadcast | reported by the press They will be a lot of people, yes won't they? ...people who want to make a strike on at our event ]]> 2023020 18:10-19:10 1.5 active Anticipating risks By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Lifestyle Upper Intermediate Risk assessment pg 72 ex 4 vocab pg 73 ex 6 vocab lifestyle_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg_70-73_168_risk_assessment_mixed_conditionals.pdf smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English Grammar in Use - Advanced by Hewings, Cambridge University Press pg 198 Unit 99 - section C - Unreal conditionals with mixed tenses icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png pg 199 ex 99.2 99.3 key to exercise Check your answers with the key at the end of the file english_grammar_in_use_advanced_hewings_cambridge_unit99_unreal_conditionals_mixed_tenses_sectionC_w_keys.pdf vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.ru/b/dun-qss-5h9-ytm ]]> active textbook Grammar: Conjunctions pg 73 ex 6 vocab pg 73 ex 7 vocab word focus: connectors feedback ]]> active textbook ]]> 1 Anticipating risks active edit_2columns_2qa List risks and preventive measures to ensure the safety of the event. Risk assessment: 〆wild fire in surrounding woods 〆hungry wild bears 〆presence of paparazzi 〆car park = potential bottleneck (because it is too small) 〆restrict access to activists disrupting the conference 〆activists hiding in caves or woods Preventive measures: → patrol surrounding caves & woods → use different accesses to avoid traffic congestion ✓ entrance A for VIP → provide limousine for VIP ✓ entrance B for the press → reserve car park for the press ✓ entrance C for visitors → schedule a shuttle for visitors → video monitoring of the river bank ✓ rescue boat at disposal ✓ carry out security checks before visitors reach entrances ✓ locate smoking areas within the building only ✓ set out procedures in case of emergency active textbook tmp_pdf/lifestyle_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg_70-73_168_risk_assessment_mixed_conditionals.pdf lifestyle/lifestyle_upper_intermediate/lifestyle_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02/lifestyle_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_4.ogg pg 73 ex 10 speaking ]]> 2 Considering alternatives pix/icons8-metronome-filled-100_white.png pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png active edit_ol_qa You work for the Rockdale Centre. Consider alternative solutions. Supposing that employees gathered to protest, I would try to take advantage of the situation and show the Rockdale centre can manage such challenges show you can manage challenges If we meet unauthorised reporters we will escort them out of the premises to escort = to accompany Should 1 000 protesters come we could use helicopters to evacuate VIPs evacuate If you step down to pressure once, you won't be perceived as a reliable partner to be perceived as If we had organised an interview with Hamilton before announcing his participation in the event we would not have such a dilemma now dilemma Had all conferences in the world been cancelled each time disruptions by protesters were expected, no conference would have made it possible to exchange new ideas no exchange of ideas possible to escort sb from = to accompany to patrol = to walk or travel around an area, esp. at regular intervals, in order to protect or supervise it squad = section of a police force that deals with a particular type of crime; group of players or competitors from which a team is chosen for a particular game or match to close off = to isolate or separate premises = building and land near to it that a business owns or uses disruption = act of delaying or interrupting the continuity riverbank = ground along either side of a river allegation (of sth) (against sb) | ~ (that ...) | ~ (about sb/sth) = public statement that is made without giving proof, accusing sb of doing sth that is wrong or illegal fire extinguisher = metal container with water or chemicals inside for putting out small fires agile = able to think quickly and in an intelligent way; able to move quickly and easily to accuse ~ sb (of sth) = to say that sb has done sth wrong or is guilty of sth to embrace = (formal) to accept an idea, a proposal, a set of beliefs, etc., especially when it is done with enthusiasm; to include which who come from entrance B... Also special technics emergency vehicles could come We need to split for into several groups ]]> 20230216 18:10-19:10 1.5 active Risk assessment By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Lifestyle Upper Intermediate Risk assessment pg 71 ex 5 grammar pg 71 ex 6 grammar lifestyle_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg_70-73_168_risk_assessment_mixed_conditionals.pdf key to exercise Check your answers with the key at the end of the file intelligent_business_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg90_mixed_conditionals_w_key.pdf --> vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.ru/b/dun-qss-5h9-ytm ]]> wip textbook pg 71 ex 6 grammar ]]> wip textbook ]]> active textbook tmp_pdf/lifestyle_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg_70-73_168_risk_assessment_mixed_conditionals.pdf ✓ local zoologists, vets (experienced in dealing w/ wild animals) ✓ public authorities (in charge of managing natural catastrophe) What skills would you need? ✓ analytical skills ✓ being able to anticipate potential problems (fire, natural disasters, threats to health) ✓ experienced in ensuring procedures are in place in case of emergency ✓ quick decision making (military discipline) pg 72 ex 1 2 3 listening lifestyle/lifestyle_upper_intermediate/lifestyle_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02/lifestyle_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_3.ogg Lexical material: What if, unless, provided that, supposing, in which case set for homework pg 72 ex 4 vocab pg 72 ex 5 speaking ]]> In case of vs if active grammar the case of = reason → would be configured ≠ because of being deployed ✓ when (= if) = condition → would be configured if they were deployed [If | In case] the Customer receives a written notice from the Contractor, it shall provide the requested documents. - if = only when it receives a written notice → condition - in case = before the transaction begins → reason ]]> bizarre = strange, odd confident = sure of oneself outbreak = sudden eruption of anger, war, disease, rebellion, etc in case = because of a possibility of something happening, being needed, etc; in connection with someone or something, or in the situation of something; an in case-clause gives a reason while an if-clause describes a condition supposing that = used to ask sb to pretend that sth is true or to imagine that sth will happen provided that = (only) if - used to emphasise if; impose specific conditions or set limits on a situation; as long as, so long as, on condition that used to say what must happen or be done to make it possible for sth else to happen whole all my life Sorry for delay being late I might have been travelled We must close this centre for to other participants It's much more easier for such people ]]> 20230213 18:10-19:10 1.5 active Finding fixes By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf. English Grammar in Use - Intermediate 3rd ed - Murphy Unit 40 Third conditional icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Complete exercises key to exercise Check your answers with the key at the end of the file english_grammar_in_use_intermediate_3rd_ed_murphy_cambridge_unit40_if_3rd_conditional_key.pdf smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf. conditionals_mindmap.pdf smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Lifestyle Upper Intermediate Risk assessment lifestyle_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg_70-73_168_risk_assessment_mixed_conditionals.pdf FYI (recommended) Cambridge on-line dictionary ✓ BrEn + AmEn pronunciations ✓ target level (A2 → C2) ✓ opposite ✓ thesaurus ✓ related words and phrases https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.ru/b/dun-qss-5h9-ytm ]]> 20230209 hw20230213 1 Role play Recycle new expressions and language. Practise the 3rd conditional (describing a hypothetical situation happening in the past with a result in the past 20230209 hw20230213 1 Role play role_play active Recycle new expressions and language. Practise the 3rd conditional (describing a hypothetical situation happening in the past with a result in the past If I had known about this earlier, I would have chosen another solution. Explain how changes in technology affected your business. You are pessimistic & conservative. You wish you had made other choices. 〆If I had known about these difficulties before, I wouldn't have... (not to make obvious mistakes ← past participle) ✓ If we had prepared better, we could have... (to pre-empt ← past participle) ✓ If we had made contingency plans, ... (verb in past perfect form) ✓ I might have succeeded faster if... (verb in past perfect form) You think change is a good thing and the results weren't so negative. You are optimistic & open to new solutions. You don't think your colleague should regret decisions made. 〆 If I had been in your situation, I couldn't have... (to make a better choice ← past participle) ✓ Even if you had anticipated those changes, you might have... (to lose money anyway ← past participle) ✓ You would have had teething problems even if... (verb in past perfect form) ✓ We couldn't have predicted such a black swan situation even if... (to predict the crisis ← past perfect) Lifestyle B2 1 Lead in active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png What are these 2 men in the photo doing? Are they well equipped? ✓ they are finding fixes ✓ wear a helmet & appropriate outfit fix = (informal) solution to a problem, especially an easy or temporary one Could they have prepared better to such glitches? or are these usual teething problems? ✓ get a ladder (...) glitch = (informal) small problem or fault that stops sth working successfully teething problems = small problems that a company, product, system, etc. has at the beginning If you were in their situation, what would you do? ✓ call maintenance (...) What are contingencies? How do you deal with them? → make contingency plans contingency = events that may or may not happen, possibility black swan = metaphor describing an event which is unanticipated (perhaps because it seemed impossible or because no-one had considered it before), but which has very far-reaching consequences active textbook pg 70 ex 1 speaking ]]> active textbook tmp_pdf/lifestyle_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg_70-73_168_risk_assessment_mixed_conditionals.pdf lifestyle/lifestyle_upper_intermediate/lifestyle_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02/lifestyle_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_1.ogg Grammar: Mixed conditionals pg 71 ex 4 grammar ]]> active textbook conditionals mindmap ]]> 20230214-0949 In vs on time active grammar -----(1)-----(2)--------> ✓ (2) on time = punctual ✓ (1) in time = you can do sth before ]]> wip textbook set for homework pg 71 ex 5 grammar pg 71 ex 6 grammar ]]> teething = small problems that a company, product, system, etc. has at the beginning;Despite different teething problems our company is anticipating a prosperous year 2023 black swan = metaphor describing an event which is unanticipated (perhaps because it seemed impossible or because no-one had considered it before), but which has very far-reaching consequences fix = (informal) solution to a problem, especially an easy or temporary one glitch = (informal) small problem or fault that stops sth working successfully to pre-empt = to prevent something from happening by taking action first runway = long narrow strip of ground with a hard surface that an aircraft takes off from and lands on because of it as a result It's one side of the issue medal Our people can't have an eating a lunch break A lot of companies like our ours did that and now it's working works It's possible likely you'll disinform misinform passengers ]]> 20230209 18:10-19:10 1.5 active Predicting negotiation outcomes with real & unreal conditionals Zero conditional (habits), first conditional (predictions & promises), 2nd conditional (hypothetical situations in the present) Finding fixes By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English Grammar in Use Intermediate 3rd ed - Murphy Unit 38 Second conditional icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png pg 77 ex 77.1 77.2 77.3 77.4 key to exercise Check your answers with the key at the end of the file http://www.ictnle.com/tmp_pdf/english_grammar_in_use_intermediate_3rd_ed_murphy_cambridge_unit38_if_2nd_conditional_key.pdf vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.ru/b/dun-qss-5h9-ytm ]]> 20200417-2057 Zero, first conditional (real situations) active grammar 20190618-0937 Real conditionals active decks deck_of_phrases_conditionals_0-1.csv 1 Predicting negotiation outcomes pix/icons8-treadmill-100_white.png active edit_2columns_2qa Predict what objections a difficult customer may make to working with you. Brainstorm causes and solutions. When we pay more money for a product we want to see quality and real benefits (zero conditional) If you choose our product, you will work faster (1st conditional) If you buy our product (...) (1st conditional) ✓ we will dispatch the first order free of charge ✓ it will blow up your mind ✓ you'll save money ✓ you'll be satisfied to dispatch ~ sb/sth (to ...) (formal) = to send sb/sth somewhere, especially for a special purpose to blow up = to break or destroy or to be destroyed by explosion If you don't buy our product 〆 you'll have to spend more money & time on older solutions 〆 you won't get free training 〆 competition for new markets will be more difficult 20210423-1523 If clause + will (result in the main clause) active grammar 2 Role play role_play active Recycle new expressions and language. You work in a big company which has financial difficulties. Reassure your customer. Note: subordinate if clause + will → result is in the main clause (...) ]]> You are a difficult customer. Ask what will happen in various circumstances. I'm worried prices will increase because of inflation! If your delivery is late, will I get a discount? What if the product is faulty? Do I get a refund? Can I return a product if I don't like its colour? (...) 20210320-0857 Second conditional active grammar 20210208-1914 active review 20210320-0858 Third conditional active grammar 20210423-2014 Unreal conditionals active decks deck_of_phrases_conditionals_2-3.csv active textbook That'd be much too expensive! = that would be /ðætəd bi:/ T / Cl 2) Simple vs double contractions I would /wud/ have → I would've /'wudəv/ I would've chosen this one I would've /wudəv/ → I'd've /'ædəv/ I'd've chosen this one T / Cl Ellipsis wouldn't it? /ˈwudn(t)ɪt/ It would be a good idea, wouldn't? T / Cl Connected speech (contractions + elision = linking) You would have → you'd 've /j[u:/u/ə] /dəv/ I would've chosen this one I wouldn't've chosen that one /wudn(t)əv/ ]]> 20210208-1914 active review active textbook conditionals mindmap ]]> 20230209 hw20230213 1 Role play role_play active Recycle new expressions and language. Practise the 3rd conditional (describing a hypothetical situation happening in the past with a result in the past If I had known about this earlier, I would have chosen another solution. Explain how changes in technology affected your business. You are pessimistic & conservative. You wish you had made other choices. 〆If I had known about these difficulties before, I wouldn't have... (not to make obvious mistakes ← past participle) ✓ If we had prepared better, we could have... (to pre-empt ← past participle) ✓ If we had made contingency plans, ... (verb in past perfect form) ✓ I might have succeeded faster if... (verb in past perfect form) You think change is a good thing and the results weren't so negative. You are optimistic & open to new solutions. You don't think your colleague should regret decisions made. 〆 If I had been in your situation, I couldn't have... (to make a better choice ← past participle) ✓ Even if you had anticipated those changes, you might have... (to lose money anyway ← past participle) ✓ You would have had teething problems even if... (verb in past perfect form) ✓ We couldn't have predicted such a black swan situation even if... (to predict the crisis ← past perfect) to reassure /ˌriːəˈʃɔːr/ = to comfort someone and stop them from worrying to dispatch ~ sb/sth (to ...) (formal) = to send sb/sth somewhere, especially for a special purpose to blow up = to break or destroy or to be destroyed by explosion circumstance = conditions and facts that are connected with and affect a situation, an event or an action faulty = not perfect; not working or made correctly did are you get up to? Could you tell me what should you will do if inflation increases? If you are going to develop by our on your own... ]]> trial /'traiəl/ 20230206 18:10-19:10 1.5 active Explaining what KPIs should have been achieved (at a performance review) By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Market Leader Upper Intermediate pg 78 ex B modal perfect market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg76-78_recipes_for_team_building_modal_perfect.pdf vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.ru/b/dun-qss-5h9-ytm ]]> 2 20230202 hw20230206 Role play Recycle new expressions and language. Prepare both roles A and B. active textbook Feedback pg 78 ex C speaking → role play ]]> 2 20230202 hw20230206 Role play active role_play Recycle new expressions and language. You are disappointed by your team. You are running a continuous assessment meeting to find out why they are late on schedule. → explain what priorities were not addressed, what should have been done and what needn't You needn't have considered what is neither important nor urgent! You should have set more time aside in your calendar to cover what was important. Only then could you have better understood what is urgent but not important. Finally, you would have understood what is urgent and important, and should have started with those... You are late on schedule. You are arguing about the mistakes made in your time management strategy with your manager. → explain how you would have prioritised your tasks (80/20 rule, aka Pareto Principle) You needn't have told us to consider what is not urgent nor important in the first place... We couldn't have delegated what is urgent but unimportant because we lack staff! We should have avoided competing priorities by focusing on a single goal at a time. We needn't have tried to address multiple tasks at the same time because it decreased our performance. We ought to have identified the 20% objectives that can produce 80% results and make them the priority! wip textbook (continuation from previous lesson) → SSS change roles 20191014-2338 'Should' to give somebody advice active grammar 20230202-0916 Must in the past - had to active grammar 20230202-0955 Don't need to vs needn't active grammar 1 Mind reading active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Amazing mind reader reveals his 'gift' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7pYHN9iC9I ]]> amazing_mind_reader_reveals_his_gift_f7pyhn9ic9i.mp4 Do you believe in mind readers, fortune-tellers? mind reader = person who knows what sb else is thinking without being told fortune teller = person who claims to have magic powers and who tells people what will happen to them in the future What is Dave's gift? What will he predict? → watch 1st part (till Dave was only warming up) [01:05] ✓ read people's mind ✓ feel people's bodies & pain gift = talent What is going to happen? → watch 2nd part (till 'it's scary') is going to happen = prediction based on visible evidence Can all this be true, or is it just a scam? ✓ it must have been staged 〆it can't be true scam = clever and dishonest plan for making money It must have been... = modal perfect Do you believe all your life is going to be available online? 〆it can be but it needn't be = it doesn't have to is going to be = intention, plan After watching this viral, will people be more careful? ✓ they ought to be → must create advanced passwords will be = prediction ≠ promise After watching this video, you will be | you are going to be more careful? Would you open an account in this bank? 〆I'm going to be careful = only intention ✓ I will be careful = promise to be out of one's mind = unable to behave or deal with things normally because something has made you very worried, unhappy, or angry scam = clever and dishonest plan for making money careless carelessness I want to discuss our results for the current time period I want to discuss about the reasons of it (for that delay) When are you going to be (back) on schedule? After watching to this man Before Until we will not don't get any problems we will not be so careful ]]> 20230202 18:10-19:10 1.5 active Explaining what should have been done and what needn't (at a continuous assessment meeting) Explaining what KPIs should have been achieved (at a performance review) By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Market Leader Upper Intermediate pg 78 ex B modal perfect market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg76-78_recipes_for_team_building_modal_perfect.pdf smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English Grammar in Use - Advanced by Hewings, Cambridge University Press Unit 24 Need(n't), don't have to, mustn't pg 49 ex 1 2 3 4 icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Complete exercises key to exercise Check your answers with the key at the end of the file english_grammar_in_use_advanced_hewings_cambridge_unit23_24_must_have_got_to_modals_of_deduction_neednt_w_key.pdf (optional - same pdf) smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English Grammar in Use - Advanced by Hewings, Cambridge University Press Unit 23 Modals of deduction pg 47 ex 1 2 3 4 must and have got to smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Modal verbs mindmap modal_verbs_b202_key01.pdf vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.ru/b/dun-qss-5h9-ytm ]]> 1 Modal verbs active decks deck_of_phrases_modal_verbs_b202.csv active textbook 20230130-1907 active review 20230130-1914 active review 2 20230202 hw20230206 Role play active role_play Recycle new expressions and language. You are disappointed by your team. You are running a continuous assessment meeting to find out why they are late on schedule. → explain what priorities were not addressed, what should have been done and what needn't You needn't have considered what is neither important nor urgent! You should have set more time aside in your calendar to cover what was important. Only then could you have better understood what is urgent but not important. Finally, you would have understood what is urgent and important, and should have started with those... You are late on schedule. You are arguing about the mistakes made in your time management strategy with your manager. → explain how you would have prioritised your tasks (80/20 rule, aka Pareto Principle) You needn't have told us to consider what is not urgent nor important in the first place... We couldn't have delegated what is urgent but unimportant because we lack staff! We should have avoided competing priorities by focusing on a single goal at a time. We needn't have tried to address multiple tasks at the same time because it decreased our performance. We ought to have identified the 20% objectives that can produce 80% results and make them the priority! Pareto principle = rule which states that for many outcomes, roughly 80% of consequences come from 20% of causes. In other words, a small percentage of causes have an outsized effect mustn't can't have understood what is going on In all the rest other situations ]]> 20230130 18:10-19:10 1.5 active Recipes for team building By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English Grammar in Use - Intermediate by Murphy, Cambridge University Press Unit 25 when I do / when I've done / when and if icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Complete exercises key to exercise Check your answers with the key at the end of the file english_grammar_in_use_intermediate_3rd_ed_murphy_cambridge_unit25_when_i_do_when_i_ve_done_w_key.pdf smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Market Leader Upper Intermediate pg 76 ex E F reading pg 77 Recipes for team building market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg76-78_recipes_for_team_building_modal_perfect.pdf vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.ru/b/dun-qss-5h9-ytm ]]> Market Leader 3rd edition B2 Unit 8 Team building active textbook pg 77 Recipes for team building pg 76 ex F speaking pg 76 ex G ]]> 20200120-1123 Modal perfect (perfect infinitive) active grammar active textbook set for homework pg 78 ex B modal perfect ]]> active textbook pg 78 ex C speaking → role play ]]> to foster = to promote the growth of to contrive = to make or work out a plan for; to devise contrived = artificially formal; showing effects of planning or manipulation to persist = to refuse to stop; continue firmly or obstinately (in an opinion or a course of action) esp. despite obstacles, remonstrance... dab hand (at sth) = person who is very good at doing sth or using sth pedestrian = without any imagination or excitement; dull DOS = Dept of State, federal department in the United States that sets and maintains foreign policies to cook up = to plan and put together; make up; invent storm = situation in which a lot of people suddenly express very strong feelings about sth to pitch in = (informal) to join in and help with an activity, by doing some of the work or by giving money, advice, etc dispersed = spread over a wide area guilty fault You try are trying to answer for the second question, right (rather AmEn | aren't you = BrEn)? You have to think of about the happiness of each team member The result can be less worse | smaller | inferior than when... You mustn't shouldn't have stayed in an expensive hotel ]]> 20230126 18:10-19:10 1.5 active Team building Recipes for team building By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. The Business Upper Intermediate 2.0 Sustain - Company history, future continuous, future perfect pg 79 ex 6 practice → use Sustain 5th anniversary ball description (right margin) the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_students_book_pg78-79_sustain_company_history_future_continuous_future_perfect.pdf smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Market Leader Upper Intermediate pg 76 ex A B C D E reading pg 77 Recipes for team building market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg76-78_recipes_for_team_building_modal_perfect.pdf vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.ru/b/dun-qss-5h9-ytm ]]> 2 20230123 hw20230126 Role play Prepare the role play → recycle new expressions and language → practise future forms 20221011-1131 Present simple instead of future after a time marker active grammar 20200415-1712 Verbs followed by the present simple with a future meaning (I hope I get...) active grammar 2 20230123 hw20230126 Role play active role_play Recycle new expressions and language. Recycle new expressions and language. → practise future forms Your company needs to expand. Explain what you will need to be doing to convince a bank to lend you money. ✓ we are signing a new contract for a big customer (present continuous → arrangement) ✓ we are going to build a new plant (going to → intention based on visible evidence) ✓ as soon as we receive a loan we will be recruiting new scientists (as soon as = when → present simple for a future action) ✓ we will be employing more staff in sales ✓ the market will be growing ✓ we will have penetrated the African market by year 6 (because there is much sun) (future perfect → time marker) ✓ we will have finished building a new plant by year 8 ✓ it will maximise our turnover (future simple → promise) You are a bank manager. Ask how your customer is going to pay back their loan. What collateral can you provide? How are you planning to pay us back on time? Aren't you going to need more resources? What will you do as soon as you obtain this loan? (as soon as = when → present simple for a future action) When do you think you'll have broken even? What return on investment will be reaching by year 3? What guarantees have you got that your supply chain won't be disrupted by some economic crisis? Market Leader 3rd edition B2 Unit 8 Team building active textbook tmp_pdf/market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg76-78_recipes_for_team_building_modal_perfect.pdf ✓ the team leader ✓ makes the goal clear and understandable Building successful teams pg 76 ex A listening market_leader/market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate/market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02/market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_025.ogg T / Cl Thanks to technology, people communicate more spontaneously or only when requested? 〆 only when requested → fewer opportunities for casual conversation, sharing feelings Should you be limited by subject-heading thinking? 〆 probably not ✓ though some agenda is needed → need to have random, creative ideas Will you talk with colleagues without a specific need? 〆 perhaps not because you are stuck in your daily work → need for informal meetings, integration activities pg 76 ex B listening market_leader/market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate/market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02/market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_026.ogg T / Cl Who pulls the team together? ✓ the gluers What do they look after? ✓ pastoral needs = relationship (emotional, 'spiritual') needs of people pg 76 ex C listening market_leader/market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate/market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02/market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_027.ogg T / Cl What kind of role do you usually play in a team [leader | creator | glue | doer]? What does it depend on? ✓ professional experience ✓ personal qualities (...) pg 76 ex D listening market_leader/market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate/market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02/market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_028.ogg T / Cl What form of leadership is more popular in Russia [empowerment | command & control]? ✓ depends on corporate culture ✓ perhaps traditionally C2 What form of leadership is more popular in the US [empowerment | command & control]? ✓ empowered form of leadership Lexical material: Team building T / Cl What is arguably more effective for team-building: [empowerment | command & control]? ✓ empowerment [competition | no competition]? 〆 no competition [formal atmosphere | not contrived atmosphere]? 〆 not contrived atmosphere pg 76 ex A B reading pg 77 Recipes for team building T / Cl What other activities could help build team spirit in an informal atmosphere? ✓ board games ✓ modelling clay ]]> collateral = guarantee to break even = to attain a level at which there is neither gain nor loss, as in business pastoral /ˈpɑ:stərəl/ = relating to the work of a priest or teacher in giving help and advice on personal matters, not just those connected with religion or education to steer = to take control of a situation and influence the way in which it develops; to control the direction in which a boat, car, etc. moves C2 = command and control form of management (vertical) empowered management = form of management where someone is given an instruction and left to do it how they want to contrive = to make or work out a plan for; to devise less fewer meetings on Fridays It saves a lot of time in the when developing of other products I think we're going to have a revenue after a the second year What is percent your commission on sales? We haven't decided on about this yet Not that as often like as when we worked from the office I'm agree with my colleagues It should fit to everyone ]]> 20230123 18:10-19:10 1.5 active Talking about a company's history and successes By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. The Business Upper Intermediate 2.0 Sustain - Company history, future continuous, future perfect pg 79 ex 5 grammar the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_students_book_pg78-79_sustain_company_history_future_continuous_future_perfect.pdf vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.ru/b/dun-qss-5h9-ytm ]]> active textbook tmp_pdf/the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_students_book_pg78-79_sustain_company_history_future_continuous_future_perfect.pdf the_business_mac_millan/the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0/the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd02/the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd02_027.ogg pg 78 ex 3 speaking Grammar: Future perfect pg 78 ex 4 grammar ]]> active textbook → practise future perfect ]]> active textbook T / Cl What will you be presenting at your next webinar? → future continuous (...) set for homework pg 79 ex 6 practice → use Sustain 5th anniversary ball description (right margin) ]]> 20210522-1039 Future continuous for being polite & tentative questions active grammar active textbook pg 79 ex 8 discussion & presentation ]]> 2 20230123 hw20230126 Role play active role_play Recycle new expressions and language. Recycle new expressions and language. → practise future forms Your company needs to expand. Explain what you will need to be doing to convince a bank to lend you money. ✓ we are signing a new contract for a big customer (present continuous → arrangement) ✓ we are going to build a new plant (going to → intention based on visible evidence) ✓ as soon as we receive a loan we will be recruiting new scientists (as soon as = when → present simple for a future action) ✓ we will be employing more staff in sales ✓ the market will be growing ✓ we will have penetrated the African market by year 6 (because there is much sun) (future perfect → time marker) ✓ we will have finished building a new plant by year 8 ✓ it will maximise our turnover (future simple → promise) You are a bank manager. Ask how your customer is going to pay back their loan. What collateral can you provide? How are you planning to pay us back on time? Aren't you going to need more resources? What will you do as soon as you obtain this loan? (as soon as = when → present simple for a future action) When do you think you'll have broken even? What return on investment will be reaching by year 3? What guarantees have you got that your supply chain won't be disrupted by some economic crisis? sustainable = involving the use of natural products and energy in a way that does not harm the environment black tie = very formal men's clothes worn for a social event, usually including a black bow tie fancy dress = clothes that you wear for fun to make you look like a particular type of person after (AmEn) | past (BrEn) nine I didn't wrote write this down If you are listening and in at the same time you're taking notes You should spare share your attention between... She will have to spoken speak to the CEO She will have to spoken to the CEO What will she be doing at 9am? ]]> 20230119 18:10-19:10 1.5 active Talking about your future Telling about a company's history and successes By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. The Business Upper Intermediate 2.0 Sustain - Company history, future continuous, future perfect the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_students_book_pg78-79_sustain_company_history_future_continuous_future_perfect.pdf vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.ru/b/dun-qss-5h9-ytm ]]> 20230116 hw20230119 1 How to complete a project by its deadline Explain what you need to do to complete your project by its deadline. active textbook 20210403-1823 Future simple vs future continuous active grammar wip textbook 20210403-1213 Future perfect vs present perfect active grammar 20210403-1027 Future simple vs future perfect active grammar Which action is 'in progress'? ✓ (4~5) I will be travelling next week = future continuous Which action is a 'point in time'? ✓ (4.5) I will visit the customer (on Tuesday) = future simple Which action will be completed by a certain time? ✓ (5) I will have signed the contract = future perfect ]]> 20210120-1440 Future continuous vs future perfect active grammar wip textbook ]]> 20230116 hw20230119 1 How to complete a project by its deadline active edit_ol_qa prep_ol_qa Explain what you need to do to complete your project by its deadline. Before I contact the customer... I'll have rehearsed my sales pitch. I'll have always prepared all my diagnostic questions. to rehearse = to practise or make people practise a play, piece of music, etc. in preparation for a public performance I will be travelling on a business trip and... I'll be flying from one plant to another I will need to recruit a team a month before the peer review starts peer review = professional evaluation of colleague's work Before I leave.., Before I leave I will have signed the relevant papers. Before the peer review starts all participants should have adequate authorisation for visiting the plant. If we want to reach a win/win solution... We will usually have been negotiating for a long time. We will have been preparing well before the meeting. We will have been thinking about the consequences. active textbook ]]> peer review = professional evaluation of colleague's work to rehearse = to practise or make people practise a play, piece of music, etc. in preparation for a public performance be made sure I have all resources needed We will have to compete with them Before I go out to the street out | in town I'll have been made sure the street is not too icy What you will you be doing at this time tomorrow? ]]> 20230116 18:10-19:10 1.5 active Pranav Mistry - The thrilling potential of SixthSense 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 New Inside Out Advanced Verbs of senses & states pg 60 ex 2 grammar pg 60 ex 6 grammar see pg 139 ex 1 Unit 6 verbs of senses new_inside_out_advanced_students_book_pg60-139_verbs_of_the_senses.pdf video file Watch the following video Pranav Mistry - The thrilling potential of SixthSense technology http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrtANPtnhyg smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. The Business Upper Intermediate 2.0 Sustain - Company history, future continuous, future perfect the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_students_book_pg78-79_sustain_company_history_future_continuous_future_perfect.pdf vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.ru/b/dun-qss-5h9-ytm ]]> active textbook a) can't see b) couldn't see c) can't hear d) listening, hear e) could see, taste, feel f) could feel, couldn't hear g) smells h) tastes set for homework pg 60 ex 6 see pg 139 ex 1 Unit 6 verbs of senses ]]> wip textbook Writing Think of your life before and during the quarantine. ✓ Describe your past habits → use 'used to ' for stative and dynamic habits e.g. I used to get up at 6am → use 'would' for dynamic actions e.g. I would drink 3 cups of coffee before going to work ✓ Describe your present habits → use present simple for thoughts and feelings e.g. Now I feel better because I get up at 7:30am → use 'will + infinitive' for present habits e.g. I will still drink 3 cups of coffee before starting telework Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: ]]> 20200325-1612 Stative verbs in continuous form active grammar 1 The thrilling potential of Sixth Sense technology hw20220915 active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png The thrilling potential of Sixth Sense technology - Pranav Mistry http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrtANPtnhyg]]> Do you think that technology makes life harder? 〆learning curve 〆generation gap learning curve = rate at which you learn a new subject or a new skill; the process of learning from the mistakes you make What are the 5 senses? powers that your body uses to get information about the world around you ✓ sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch What is often called the '6th sense'? ✓ intuition What should be the principle of some 6-th sense technology? ✓ technology that you don't need to learn because it is intuitive Why is this technology called 6-th sense? ✓ it is based on intuitive body language = technology adapts to the user and not the user adapts to the technology What obstacles can you think of in implementing Sixth Sense technology? 〆cost of wearable, lightweight electronic devices 〆data privacy 〆intrusion into other people's lives (because not everyone may accept you have a camera turned on all the time) 〆actual, in-the-field deployment in-the-field = away from the laboratory, office, or studio; engaged in practical work in a natural environment How would you further develop 6-th sense technology? What applications could you develop? ✓ diagnosis of illnesses & self medication ✓ trying on virtual clothes when shopping ✓ choosing make-up & hair dye ✓ VR games (e.g. tennis, skiing...) 20230116 hw20230119 1 How to complete a project by its deadline active prep_ol_qa edit_ol_qa Explain what you need to do to complete your project by its deadline. Before I contact the customer... I'll have rehearsed my sales pitch. to rehearse = to practise or make people practise a play, piece of music, etc. in preparation for a public performance I will be travelling on a business trip and... I'll be flying from one plant to another I will need to recruit a team a month before the peer review starts Before I leave.., Before I leave I will have signed the relevant papers. Before the peer review starts all participants should have adequate authorisation for visiting the plant. If we want to reach a win/win solution... We will have been negotiating for a long time. We will have been preparing for a long time We will have been thinking about the transients for a long time learning curve = rate at which you learn a new subject or a new skill; the process of learning from the mistakes you make in-the-field = away from the laboratory, office, or studio; engaged in practical work in a natural environment to comprise = to consist of sb/sth to entail = to involve sth that cannot be avoided; вызывать, подразумевать to envy = to wish you had the same qualities, possessions, opportunities, etc. as sb else to resemble = to look like or be similar to another person or thing to outdo = to do more or better than sb else to outdistance = to leave sb/sth behind by going faster, further, etc.; to be better than sb/sth to outstrip = to be faster, better or more successful than a competitor to surpass = to do or be better than sb/sth subtle /'sətəl/ = not very noticeable or obvious win beat | outdo | outdistance | outstrip | surpass us ... and the sense of touch This technology can be easiest easier than all other technologies ]]> subtler /'sətələ:/ 20230111 18:10-19:10 1.5 active Explaining your past & present habits By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. New Inside Out Upper Intermediate Unit 6 Rituals - present & past habits pg 49 ex 2 Grammar - present & past habits new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg46-49-137_rituals_will_would_used_to_habits_in_the_present_and_past_pg48_audioscript.pdf smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson New Inside Out Advanced pg 60 verbs of senses & states new_inside_out_advanced_students_book_pg60-139_verbs_of_the_senses.pdf vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.ru/b/dun-qss-5h9-ytm ]]> New Inside Out B2 Unit 5 Ritual active textbook pg 49 ex 3 writing speaking → describe morning routines on a week day and when on holiday pg 49 ex 4 5 grammar - present & past habits pg 49 ex 1 speaking ]]> New Inside Out C1 Unit 6 Mind active textbook tmp_pdf/new_inside_out_advanced_students_book_pg60-139_verbs_of_the_senses.pdf pg 60 ex 2 listening inside_out/new_inside_out_advanced/new_inside_out_advanced_audio_cd02/new_inside_out_advanced_audio_cd02_010.ogg inside_out/new_inside_out_advanced/new_inside_out_advanced_audio_cd02/new_inside_out_advanced_audio_cd02_011.ogg inside_out/new_inside_out_advanced/new_inside_out_advanced_audio_cd02/new_inside_out_advanced_audio_cd02_012.ogg inside_out/new_inside_out_advanced/new_inside_out_advanced_audio_cd02/new_inside_out_advanced_audio_cd02_013.ogg inside_out/new_inside_out_advanced/new_inside_out_advanced_audio_cd02/new_inside_out_advanced_audio_cd02_014.ogg ]]> 20200411-0917 State verbs (stative vs dynamic meanings) active grammar active textbook set for homework pg 60 ex 2 grammar pg 60 ex 3 grammar pg 60 ex 4 grammar 1) A stative = ability to see 1) B dynamic = to meet sb socially 2) A stative = ability to hear 2) B dynamic = people have been telling the speaker things about the other person 3) A dynamic = consciousness of one's state of health 3) B stative = ability to feel 4) A dynamic = action of tasting 4) B stative = ability to taste set for homework pg 60 ex 6 see pg 139 ex 1 Unit 6 verbs of senses ]]> to cope (with sth) = to deal successfully with sth difficult; to manage to trigger = to initiate, start, stimulate to take for granted = to accept without verification or proof bland = mild, not irritating, tasteless, not stimulating, insipid to sign up = join a club, an activity, etc. with the intention to join or participate; to promise to do something by signing your name too either At break time I'd used to play with my friends At break time I'd used to play with my friends Because of it As a result we would do nothing (OR we wouldn't do anything) It depends of on the accent ]]> 20230109 18:10-19:10 1.5 active Rituals By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. New Inside Out Upper Intermediate Unit 6 Rituals - present & past habits pg 46 ex 2 reading pg 47 Mind games pg 46 ex 2 vocab new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg46-49-137_rituals_will_would_used_to_habits_in_the_present_and_past_pg48_audioscript.pdf smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. http://www.ictnle.com/mindmaps/used_to_would_will_mindmap.pdf vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.ru/b/dun-qss-5h9-ytm ]]> New Inside Out B2 active textbook active textbook tmp_pdf/new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg46-49-137_rituals_will_would_used_to_habits_in_the_present_and_past_pg48_audioscript.pdf inside_out/new_inside_out_upper_intermediate/new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02/new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_01.ogg Lexical m aterial: Expressions with 'go' pg 48 ex 1 2 vocab ]]> 20200522-1227 Past habits (used to vs would) active grammar active textbook ]]> obsessive compulsive = who feels compelled to do certain things; anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent and persistent thoughts and feelings and repetitive, ritualized behaviours to stride = to walk w/ confidence to derive = to come from to thrash = to beat v easily relentless = not stopping or getting less strong; refusing to give up or be less strict or severe upper hand (to have the ~) = the advantage loopy = crazy curse = bad magic spell jinx = force that brings bad luck rife = common, widespread urge = strong desire to slam = to close violently cosy = enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space to indulge (oneself) into = take pleasure freely; побаловать себя to be fond of = to like very much, to be keen on repulsive = causing a feeling of strong dislike; very unpleasant attached ~ (to sb/sth) = full of affection for sb/sth to have a go at sth = to give sth a try to have a go on sth = to have a ride on sth to give sth a go = to try sth for the first time to make a go of sth = to succeed in doing sth; to turn into a success on the go = very busy or active to set out = to leave, depart stride confident | It can help you to stride to the interview The car moved on the its own After this situation (experience | mishap)I recheck double check it A great man with restricted restrictive rules ]]> 20221229 18:10-19:10 1.5 active Choosing a manager (depending on past & present habits, performance...) (2/2) By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. New Inside Out Upper Intermediate Unit 6 Rituals - present & past habits pg 46 ex 2 reading pg 47 Mind games pg 46 ex 2 vocab new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg46-49-137_rituals_will_would_used_to_habits_in_the_present_and_past_pg48_audioscript.pdf (we will also finish this topic from the previous lesson) smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Market Leader 3rd Intermediate Case study - Fast fitness market_leader_3rd_intermediate_course_book_pg80-81_case_study_recruitment_dilemma_at_fast_fitness.pdf smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. http://www.ictnle.com/mindmaps/used_to_would_mindmap.pdf vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.ru/b/dun-qss-5h9-ytm ]]> active textbook 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 ]]> 20210520-1357 active review grammar_used_to_would_will_past_and_present_habits_b2_03.csv active textbook ✓ I used to go the gym everyday ✓ I would go in the morning ✓ nowadays I'll go only at weekends (...) ]]> active textbook DVD case study commentary Feedback What profile does the company actually need? 〆being a sporty person is not a priority, just an asset ✓ emphasise more experience in management in the job description → need to better list skills, knowledge, attitude... How can you test the real capabilities of candidates? ✓ enquire how would encourage clients to renew their subscriptions ✓ ask behavioural questions (...) What common mistake is made when recruiting? 〆recruiting the same person as you are yourself → diversity of people What requirements are essential for Fast Fitness? ✓ motivate & lead individual club managers ✓ give direction 〆don't take away independence → need to have ideas that can be adopted by club managers Who would be the best candidate(s)? 1) Silvia ✓ features credibility (experience with football team) ✓ has tangible ideas ✓ is committed to her own development (evening class in business studies) 2) Martha 〆needs more experience ]]> active textbook → practise 'used to, would' to describe past experience (habits) → practise 'will' to make predictions about how these candidates may perform at Fast Fitness ]]> 20200522-1227 Past habits (used to vs would) active grammar to liaise (with sb) (especially BrE) = to work closely with sb and exchange information with them outstanding = extremely good; excellent runner-up = person or team that finishes second in a race or competition; a person or team that has not finished first but that wins a prize attend go to the bania sauna I used to work worked | have worked in one a company more than 10 years You try to understand if is he is better than you ]]> 20221226 18:10-19:10 1.5 active Choosing a manager (depending on past & present habits, performance...) (1/2) Describing past & present habits Understanding rituals By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Market Leader 3rd Intermediate Case study - Fast fitness pg 80 background reading pg 80 task 1 reading pg 81 cards market_leader_3rd_intermediate_course_book_pg80-81_case_study_recruitment_dilemma_at_fast_fitness.pdf vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.ru/b/dun-qss-5h9-ytm ]]> Market Leader 3rd edition B1 active textbook reading T / Cl Are facilities competitive? ✓ probably What can explain the problems that the chain is facing? Why aren't members renewing their cards? (...) pg 80 Fast fitness job description T / Cl What kind of manager do they need to improve performance? Do you agree with the job description? 〆 being a sporty person is not a prerequisite ✓ charisma (...) ]]> 20210519-0926 Be / Get used to active grammar used to - would mindmap http://www.ictnle.com/mindmaps/used_to_would_mindmap.pdf ]]> active textbook tmp_pdf/market_leader_3rd_intermediate_course_book_pg80-81_case_study_recruitment_dilemma_at_fast_fitness.pdf reading pg 81 cards → rank candidates in terms of suitability → practise 'used to', 'would' and 'will' to describe habits pg 80 task 2 listening market_leader/market_leader_3rd_intermediate/market_leader_3rd_intermediate_audio_cd02/market_leader_3rd_intermediate_audio_cd02_010.ogg Sean 〆 sounds over-confident 〆 doesn't like conflicts market_leader/market_leader_3rd_intermediate/market_leader_3rd_intermediate_audio_cd02/market_leader_3rd_intermediate_audio_cd02_011.ogg Paulo 〆lacks education & experience ✓ may endorse the brand ✓ has a plan to make improvements market_leader/market_leader_3rd_intermediate/market_leader_3rd_intermediate_audio_cd02/market_leader_3rd_intermediate_audio_cd02_012.ogg Martha 〆talks about problems with her boss 〆focuses too much on her achievements with people suffering from Parkinson's disease 〆lacks confidence ✓ has many ideas market_leader/market_leader_3rd_intermediate/market_leader_3rd_intermediate_audio_cd02/market_leader_3rd_intermediate_audio_cd02_013.ogg Silvia ✓ wants to be challenged & earn more ✓ gives facts rather than just opinions ✓ is demanding, convincing ]]> leisure = time that is spent doing what you enjoy when you are not working or studying martial = connected with fighting or war to put / to lay one's cards on the table = to let someone know your position and interest openly; deal honestly; act without trickery or secrets treadmill = exercise machine that has a moving surface that you can walk or run on while remaining in the same place chain = group of shops/stores or hotels owned by the same company to bug = to annoy or irritate sb flair ~ for sth = a natural ability to do sth well to liaise (with sb) (especially BrE) = to work closely with sb and exchange information with them outstanding = extremely good; excellent to flock = to go or gather together somewhere in large numbers leisure = time that is spent doing what you enjoy when you are not working or studying to appeal = to attract, to interest sun deck = part of a ship where passengers can sit to enjoy the sun, or a similar area beside a restaurant or swimming pool to liaise (with sb) (especially BrE) = to work closely with sb and exchange information with them outstanding = extremely good; excellent runner-up = person or team that finishes second in a race or competition; a person or team that has not finished first but that wins a prize consignment = quantity of goods that are sent or delivered somewhere the a regular basis ...and you can understand do if | whether you need it or not She had an (some) experience He can spend a lot of his time for on the promotion Maybe he can get boring bored very quickly He is self-confident due to because he's a well known person He is self-confident due to the fact (that) he's a well known person Maybe for within a short period of time she will achieve these goals They need somebody who is not so as assertive like as she her ]]> 20221222 18:10-19:10 1.5 active Future forms (review) - Space Repetition Software (intro) By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Market Leader 3rd edition Intermediate pg 10 ex C grammar market_leader (...) _present_simple_present_continuous_taking_part_in_meetings_cecile_jewellery.pdf (only Nina & Igor present → topic postponed) smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Market Leader 3rd Intermediate Case study - Fast fitness pg 80 background reading pg 80 task 1 reading pg 81 cards market_leader_3rd_intermediate_course_book_pg80-81_case_study_recruitment_dilemma_at_fast_fitness.pdf vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.ru/b/dun-qss-5h9-ytm ]]> You may want to start reviewing new vocab with space repetition software. Check in the left column Course administration inc_cci_course_admin/how_to_use_srs.inc 1 Role play active role_play Recycle new expressions and language. Recycle new expressions and language. You are reporting to your manager about an important project. The deadline is in 2 weeks but you need 3 weeks. Explain how you're going to deploy the new piece of software for your project. We are launching the new software next week. = present continuous → arrangement We're going to start with... = going to + infinitive → intention I promise we will finish if... You are a project manager. The deadline for an important project is in two weeks. You are worried. How are you planning to finish on time? Are you going to need more resources? Can you promise that...? to the detriment of = at the cost of;Russia's finance minister supported an exchange rate to the detriment of exports teething = small problems that a company, product, system, etc. has at the beginning;Despite different teething problems our company is anticipating a prosperous year 2023 to rejuvenate = to make young again;Learning English will rejuvenate my interest in... the deadline? We're going to discuss with the solution architecture architect ...if it can be done firstly at the start | at the beginning You think that we can't finish by the finish end of the year, yes is that right? We need to say tell them the truth to them ]]> 20221219 18:10-19:10 1.5 active Taking part in 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. Market Leader 3rd edition Intermediate pg 10 ex A B grammar market_leader (...) _present_simple_present_continuous_taking_part_in_meetings_cecile_jewellery.pdf smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. future_forms_mindmap.pdf vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.ru/b/dun-qss-5h9-ytm ]]> 20191014-1946 Present simple vs present continuous active grammar 20191014-1948 State verbs active grammar active textbook set for homework pg 10 ex C ]]> active textbook tmp_pdf/market_leader_3rd_intermediate_course_book_pg10-11_134-40-43_present_simple_present_continuous_taking_part_in_meetings_cecile_jewellery.pdf market_leader/market_leader_3rd_intermediate/market_leader_3rd_intermediate_audio_cd01/market_leader_3rd_intermediate_audio_cd01_05.ogg Functional language: Asking for opinions, giving opinions, agreeing/disagreeing, making suggestions T / Cl I'm not so sure [agree | disagree] ✓ disagree useful language pg 11 ex C pg 11 ex D role play T / Cl How can we achieve our sales target? (...) pg 134 student A ✓ sales potential 〆 wrong marketing strategy → new brand name & logo pg 140 student B ✓ fashionable jewellery 〆 not competitive product → take the range out of the market and replace with a new line pg 143 student C ✓ product, brand name, sales potential 〆 poor promotion → celebrity endorsement, Tv commercial Conclusion: → end the Cecile line? → or try to save it? ]]> trustworthy /ˈtrʌstˌwə:ðɪ/ = that you can rely on to be good, honest, sincere, etc; reliable to convey ~ sth (to sb) = to make ideas, feelings, etc. known to sb restless = unable to stay still or be happy where you are, because you are bored or need a change pursuer /pə:'su:ə:/ = person who is following or chasing sb to anticipate = to see what might happen in the future and take action to prepare for it suspicious ~ (of / about sb/sth) = feeling that sb has done sth wrong, illegal or dishonest, without having any proof exposure = fact of being discussed or mentioned on television, in newspapers, etc; publicity punch = power to interest people coverage = reporting of news and sport in newspapers and on the radio and television to endorse = to say publicly that you support a person, statement or course of action; to say in an advertisement that you use and like a particular product so that other people will want to buy it 's does not reflect our line If I have been were on the side of the customer I'm not don't agree with the whole (thing | idea) We need to look on her at their business model ]]> jewellery /ˈdʒuːəlri/ 20221215 18:10-19:10 1.5 active Rising star makes sparks fly (2/2) By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. The Business 2.0 Upper Intermediate pg 32 ex 2 reading Rising star makes sparks fly pg 32 ex 3 memo analysis → study chart & table the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_students_book_pg32-33_meteor_bank.pdf vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.ru/b/dun-qss-5h9-ytm ]]> active textbook ✓ will drag = future simple → promise ]]> 20210630-1227 Arrangements, plans, promises and intentions active decks deck_of_phrases_future_arrangements_plans_promises_intentions.csv 20190418-1837 Future forms active decks deck_of_phrases_future_forms.csv active textbook future forms mindmap
future_forms_mindmap.pdf ]]> active textbook tmp_pdf/the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_students_book_pg32-33_meteor_bank.pdf the_business_mac_millan/the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0/the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01/the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01_042.ogg the_business_mac_millan/the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0/the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01/the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01_043.ogg the_business_mac_millan/the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0/the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01/the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01_044.ogg the_business_mac_millan/the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0/the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01/the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01_045.ogg T / Cl Is the bank growing too fast? to the detriment of older customers? (...) When do you implement standardisation, before or after decentralisation? (...) What is the most important for a bank? ✓ data security & confidentiality → no way to outsource IT to a 3rd party?! pg 33 ex 5 discussion ]]> 2 Follow-up active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png How would you expand the bank's business? What stages would you go through? ✓ centralise to ensure same procedures & standards are running in all subsidiaries ✓ replicate, make information redundant for increased reliability through a computer grid What do you think were the reasons for recruiting S.Finlay in the first place? ✓ manage the expansion ✓ meet the rising demand for electronic services ≠ outsource IT What skills does S.Finlay need to improve? What training does he need? 〆 managers & sys admins don't understand S.Finlay's strategy 〆 staff members don't understand S.Finlay's strategy → share vision = like many IT gurus, S.Finlay may be less skilled at managing people What are your conclusions? Should S.Finlay be replaced? ✓ give oneself the means to achieve your goals ✓ recruit more experienced staff ✓ S.Finlay needs to improve his communication & interpersonal skills to manage more efficiently active textbook ]]> deliberate = done on purpose rather than by accident; planned malicious = intending or intended to do harm can't make an omelette without breaking (some) eggs = to achieve a certain goal one must sometimes incur damage, experience difficulties, or make sacrifices to the detriment of = at the cost of exhausted = very tired to get rid of sb/sth = to make yourself free of sb/sth that is annoying you or that you do not want; to throw sth away to blame ~ sb/sth (for sth) | ~ sth on sb/sth = to think or say that sb/sth is responsible for sth bad to claim = to say that sth is true although it has not been proved and other people may not believe it; to demand or ask for sth because you believe it is your legal right to own or to have it glitch = (informal) a small problem or fault that stops sth working successfully, e.g. A few technical glitches forced us to postpone the demonstration; sudden irregularity or malfunction (of equipment etc.) demanding = (of a person) expecting a lot of work or attention from others; not easily satisfied (OR to find) a solution of to this problem Saul arrived at in 2010 He should always take in his bear in mind that people are different ]]> 20221212 18:10-19:10 1.5 active Rising star makes sparks fly (1/2) By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. The Business 2.0 Upper Intermediate pg 32 ex 2 reading Rising star makes sparks fly pg 32 ex 3 memo analysis the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_students_book_pg32-33_meteor_bank.pdf vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.ru/b/dun-qss-5h9-ytm ]]> The Business Upper Intermediate 2.0 B2 2 Information technology IT downtime, hardware upgrade, soft skills retraining Collecting feedback, suggesting solutions Conflict management (when sparks fly) Meteor Bank 1 Preliminary meeting active edit_2columns_2qa pix/icons8-cafe-100_white.png What is your background? Number of teaching hours per level (according to ALTE - Association of Language Testers of Europe) CEF (Common European Framework) Guide, Pearson
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]]> 1 Lead in active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png When and why would experienced staff resign? ✓ disagreement with hierarchy ✓ resistance to change ✓ better work opportunities from the competition What knowledge management and/or security issues are likely when experienced staff leave a company? 〆customer dissatisfaction (due to lack of personalised service) 〆delays in delivery 〆longer work hours What kind of manager & set of skills are needed when rejuvenating a company's workflow? ✓ a manager with determination that is not offending other people ✓ being result oriented in a way that is not working against employees' workflow ✓ diplomacy with senior staff to rejuvenate = to make young again active textbook Lexical material: Staff turnover, restructuring, downtime pg 32 ex 1 discussion T / Cl What kind of person is a rising star: ambitious, determined, workaholic? (...) Such a rising star will make changes that are probably easy - or difficult - to put in place? ✓ probably generate resistance → make sparks fly to make sparks fly = to increase risks of a dispute, to clash pg 32 ex 2 reading Rising star makes sparks fly (to be continued) ]]> turnover = rate at which employees leave a company and are replaced by other people job rotation = practice of changing staff at frequent intervals by discharges and substitutions teething = small problems that a company, product, system, etc. has at the beginning to irritate = to annoy sb, especially by sth you continuously do or by sth that continuously happens to make sparks fly = to increase risks of a dispute, to clash lenient = not as strict as expected when punishing sb or when making sure that rules are obeyed to drag = to pull sb/sth along with effort and difficulty to rejuvenate = to make young again as well neither My background is not so good like as Pavel said They don't aren't satisfied by their work I think there exist exists (is) one reason They want to use their knowledges knowledge My colleague tell told me she had to learn how... Sometimes they want to resign leave our company Sometimes they want to resign from our company ]]> 18:10-19:10 1.5 future By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. ]]> active textbook active textbook