Global Business English (C1) – Lesson 3

Go to page 36 of your coursebook Basis for Business C1 to do the following:
 

1. In exercise 3, read the interview and make a note of your answers to the four questions. You can check your answers in Lesson 4.

2. Make a note of any new vocabulary.

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. Use the Chronological Wordlist to make a list of new vocabulary in Unit 3 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 Managing success puzzle.

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

Go to pages 38 - 41 of your coursebook Basis for Business C1 to do the following:
 

1. Grammar
   • Exercises 1 - 3: Talking about plans and making polite offers of assistance
   • Use the Answer key on page 114 to check your answers

2. Common mistakes
   • Exercise 7: Translate & read notes
   • Use the Answer key on page 114 to check your answers

3. Connecting through email
   • Read Anne Hodgeson's advice on emailing
   • Prepare answers to the three questions for Lesson 4.

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

1. Unit 3: Grammar 1 – 3
   • Concrete and tentative plans
   • Very polite offers of assistance

2. Unit 3: Vocabulary 1 – 6
   • Idiomatic expressions
   • General business vocabulary

3. Unit 3: Work skills 1 – 3
   • Agile project management
   • Describing processes