Summary
This B1 lesson explores how businesses plan for the future and make predictions. You'll learn essential language to discuss strategies, set goals, and present your ideas clearly in a professional setting. Get ready to boost your business English skills!
Vocabulary
This lesson introduces key vocabulary for discussing business plans and objectives. You'll learn how to set a target, draw up a plan, and ensure you stick to the budget. Other useful phrases include understanding the big picture and how to get something off the ground.
Grammar
The grammar focus is on distinguishing between will and be going to for future forms. You'll learn when to use be going to for pre-decided plans and intentions, and when to use will for predictions based on opinion or decisions made at the moment of speaking.
Practical English
Develop your ability to present business plans effectively in a meeting. You'll practise phrases like I'd like to walk you through our plan for... to introduce your topic, and Our main priority is going to be... to state your main objective. Learn how to clearly explain your actions with expressions such as To achieve this, we're going to...
Discussion
The lesson concludes with a speaking activity, giving you the chance to discuss business strategies and future plans with your classmates. This is a great opportunity to use the new vocabulary and grammar in a real-world context.
Reading
You'll read an engaging article that explores different aspects of business strategy. This provides the context for understanding how companies plan for success and adapt to challenges.
