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Project updates: using the present continuous for ongoing work

Business English β€” a B1 lesson. Practise using the present continuous for temporary situations and expand vocabulary for discussing work projects.

Project updates: using the present continuous for ongoing work

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Summary

This ESL lesson for B1 English students explores Business English projects. Using a real audio as the basis for discussion, students develop listening comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar skills across a 90-minute class.

The grammar focus is Present continuous vs. present simple. Key vocabulary includes launch (verb), develop (verb), handle (verb) and more, all drawn directly from the source material. The practical English section gives students useful phrases for real-life situations: You are in a team meeting and your manager asks for an update on your work..

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Vocabulary focus

The vocabulary section introduces B1-level words and phrases related to Business English projects. Key terms include launch (verb), develop (verb), handle (verb), juggle (verb), simultaneously (adverb). Students practise using these terms in context through exercises drawn from the source material.

Grammar focus

This lesson focuses on Present continuous vs. present simple. We use the present continuous (am/is/are + verb-ing) to talk about actions that are happening now or around now. It's perfect for discussing ongoing projects and temporary situations at work.

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