Global Business English (C1) – Lesson 2

Go to page 26 of your coursebook Basis for Business C1 to do the following:

1. In exercise 1, listen and decide if the statements about the interview with Angus Schuurman are true or false. You can check your answers in Lesson 3.

2. In exercise 2, prepare explanations of the words listed. You can use the video script on page 138 to see the words in context. You can share your answers with your partner(s) in Lesson 3.

3. In exercise 3, prepare your answers to the questions and be ready to share your related experience with your partner(s) in Lesson 3.

Note that you will need to download the Cornelsen PagePlayer app to be able to watch the recording. When you have downloaded the app to your mobile device, follow the instructions for downloading the appropriate library and video. Once you have done that, you will be able to scan page 26 and watch the video.

To help with your acquisition of new business and general vocabulary and to prepare for the end of course exam, do the following:
 

1. Use the A - Z Word list at the back of your coursebook Basis for Business C1 on page 144. This will be helpful in our lessons, but can also be used to learn the vocabulary in the coursebook.

2. If you haven't already done so, download and use the Chronological Wordlist to make a list of new vocabulary in Unit 2 of the coursebook.

3. Use your preferred method for learning the new vocabulary (e.g., the Quizlet app, a vocabulary notebook or cards).

4. If you enjoy crosswords and would like to consolidate vocabulary while playing, you can try the Training for the global economy puzzle.

5. The vocabulary exercises in the Online activities below will also be of help.

Go to pages 28 - 31 of your coursebook Basis for Business C1 to do the following:
 

1. Grammar
   • Exercises 1 - 3: The passive
   • Exercises 5 - 7: Personal and impersonal recommendations using the 2nd conditional, the subjunctive and should
   • Use the Answer key on page 113 to check your answers

2. Writing skills
   • Exercise 4: Linking words
   • Use the Answer key on page 113 to check your answers

3. Common mistakes
   • Exercise 8: Translate & read notes
   • Use the Answer key on page 113 to check your answers

Use this link - Online exercises - to do the following Basis for Business C1 online exercises:
 

1. Unit 2: Grammar 1 – 5
   • The passive
   • Formal recommendations using the verbs suggest and recommend
   • Making personal and impersonal recommendations

2. Unit 2: Vocabulary 1 – 7
   • Collocations
   • Linking words

3. Unit 1: Work skills 1 – 7
   • Report writing
   • Describing processes
   • Writing paragraphs
   • Communicative functions (e.g., 'measuring success', 'agreeing' and 'clarifying')