Summary
Navigating the world of business reports requires precision and clarity. This lesson focuses on how the passive voice can help you achieve an objective tone when presenting data and findings from the article, ensuring your reports are professional and impactful. You'll also learn to confidently question findings and discuss complex information.
Vocabulary
Students will encounter key business expressions such as to drill down into data, identifying actionable insights, and learning how to flag a concern effectively. You'll also practise using phrases like in light of these findings and understanding a ballpark figure.
Grammar
The lesson focuses on mastering the passive voice, a crucial grammatical structure for maintaining a formal and objective tone in business reports. You'll learn why it's used to prioritise actions and results over the agent, keeping the focus on data.
Practical English
Develop your ability to question report findings politely and effectively with practical phrases. You'll learn how to ask 'Could you walk me through how you arrived at this conclusion?' and signal a different perspective with 'I'm looking at this from a slightly different angle.' We also cover how to politely point out potential oversights, such as 'I might be missing something, but have we considered the impact of...?'
Discussion
The lesson includes a dedicated discussion activity, providing an excellent opportunity to practise expressing your opinions and engaging with the lesson's themes in a collaborative setting. You'll apply the new vocabulary and grammar in a real-time conversation.
Reading
You'll engage with an authentic reading passage, allowing you to see the lesson's vocabulary and grammar in context. This helps reinforce your comprehension and provides a basis for further discussion.
