Global Business English (C1) – Lesson 5

Go to page 58 of your coursebook Basis for Business C1 to do the following:

In exercise 2, watch the interview with Mika Rytkönen and prepare answers to the four questions. You can discuss your answers in Lesson 6.

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 58 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 Chronological Wordlist to make a list of new vocabulary in Unit 4 of the coursebook.

2. If you enjoy puzzles and would like to consolidate vocabulary while playing, you can try the Tell a story flashcards and the Issues companies face puzzle.

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

Go to page 49 of your coursebook Basis for Business C1 to do the following:

1. Vocabulary
   • Exercise 4: Being tactful but firm
   • Use the Answer key on page 114 to check your answers
   • Exercise 5: Polite everyday interactions
   • Use the Answer key on page 114 to check your answers

Go to pages 60 - 62 of your coursebook Basis for Business C1 to do the following:
 

2. Grammar
   • Exercise 2: Relating past events
   • Use the Answer key on page 114 to check your answers
   • Exercise 3: Past tenses
   • Use the Answer key on page 115 to check your answers
   • Read the explanation on page 62: Hindsight
   • Exercise 5: Third and Mixed conditional sentences
   • Use the Answer key on page 115 to check your answers

Use this link - Online exercises - to do the following Basis for Business C1 online exercises:
 
Unit 4: Grammar 1 – 5

• Softners to be more tactful
• Requesting a change in behaviour
• Tactful complaints