B1

Spreadsheets: explaining data and giving instructions

Master essential language for explaining data and giving clear instructions, perfect for professional settings and understanding complex information quickly.

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Summary

Ever needed to explain complex data simply? This B1 lesson, based on a real article, focuses on giving clear instructions and explaining information, especially when using tools like spreadsheets. You'll learn essential language for guiding someone through a process and highlighting key data points.

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Vocabulary

Students will learn practical expressions for the workplace, including to walk someone through something, a ballpark figure, and to spot a trend. You'll also practise using phrases like to double-check something and understanding information at a glance.

Grammar

The lesson focuses on using the imperative mood. This is a direct and efficient way to give clear instructions or commands, perfect for explaining how to use a spreadsheet or follow a process.

Practical English

Develop your skills in explaining charts or graphs during a meeting. You'll practise useful phrases such as if you look at this chart, you'll see that... and the most important thing to notice is... to guide your audience.

Discussion

There's an engaging discussion activity to help you practise using the new vocabulary and grammar in a conversational setting.

Reading

The lesson includes a reading passage to further develop your comprehension skills related to the topic.

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