Summary
Navigating company policies and getting your money back can sometimes be tricky, especially when it comes to business expenses. This lesson helps you master the language needed to confidently discuss and manage expense reports, ensuring you understand the process from start to finish.
Vocabulary
You'll learn essential business terms such as keep track of, out-of-pocket expenses, and how to claim something back. We also cover useful phrases like within budget and a ballpark figure for discussing costs.
Grammar
The grammar focus is on modals of obligation and advice, including 'must', 'have to', and 'should'. You'll see how these are used to express company rules and give recommendations when dealing with financial procedures.
Practical English
This section focuses on the practical skill of following up on an expense claim. You'll learn polite and clear phrases like "I'm writing to follow up on my recent expense claim" and "I was just wondering if you could give me an update on its status" to get the information you need.
Discussion
There's an opportunity to practise your speaking skills by discussing different scenarios related to managing expenses and company policies, helping you use the new vocabulary and grammar in a real-world context.
Reading
The lesson begins with an engaging article that provides context and introduces key vocabulary related to office administration and expense reporting, setting the stage for practical language learning.
