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Find business English lessons covering professional communication, workplace scenarios, meetings, presentations, negotiations, and corporate vocabulary. Perfect for teachers helping adult learners develop confidence in professional settings, from email writing to boardroom discussions. Lessons include authentic business content and real-world applications.

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Sustainability: The high cost of fast fashion
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Sustainability: The high cost of fast fashion

This lesson explores the environmental and social impact of fast fashion. It delves into the concept of sustainability within the fashion industry and encourages discussion on consumer choices and corporate responsibilities.

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History: the Cuban Missile Crisis
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History: the Cuban Missile Crisis

This lesson explores the Cuban Missile Crisis, a pivotal moment in the Cold War, through listening comprehension and vocabulary exercises. It also focuses on using the Third Conditional to discuss hypothetical historical outcomes.

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Coca-Cola: how one of the world’s richest companies rose to power
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Coca-Cola: how one of the world’s richest companies rose to power

Discover the surprising origins and rise to power of Coca-Cola, one of the world's most recognizable brands. Explore its history, key ingredients, and the business strategies that led to its global domination.

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Design basics: what is graphic design?
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Design basics: what is graphic design?

This lesson introduces graphic design, exploring its definition, importance, and various facets through a video and interactive exercises. It also focuses on key vocabulary and the use of gerunds and infinitives in English.

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Public speaking: how to communicate clearly
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Public speaking: how to communicate clearly

This lesson focuses on effective public speaking, covering the importance of a clear "throughline" and key communication elements. You'll practice using modal verbs to give advice and express obligation in presentations.

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Countable and uncountable nouns in business contexts
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Countable and uncountable nouns in business contexts

This lesson explores countable and uncountable nouns within a business context, focusing on office needs, inventory, and procurement. It includes listening, vocabulary matching, grammar exercises, and a reading comprehension task.

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Conditional sentences for negotiating compromises
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Conditional sentences for negotiating compromises

This lesson focuses on mastering conditional sentences and essential vocabulary to negotiate compromises effectively. It includes listening and reading exercises, grammar explanations, and practical phrases for various negotiation scenarios.

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Future forms for plans and predictions
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Future forms for plans and predictions

This lesson helps you master future forms in English, including 'will', 'be going to', and 'present continuous'. Learn to express plans, predictions, and fixed arrangements accurately through engaging listening, vocabulary, and grammar exercises.

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Narrative tenses for telling business success stories
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Narrative tenses for telling business success stories

This lesson focuses on mastering narrative tenses to tell compelling business success stories. It includes listening, vocabulary, grammar exercises, and reading practice to help you describe a company's journey.

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Wish and regret structures for reflective discussions
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Wish and regret structures for reflective discussions

This lesson focuses on mastering wish and regret structures in English for B2 level learners. It provides practical exercises to help users reflect on past decisions and discuss professional experiences effectively.

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Emphasis structures for persuasive communication
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Emphasis structures for persuasive communication

This lesson focuses on mastering emphasis structures like clefts, inversion, and fronting to enhance persuasive communication. Learn how to make your speeches and presentations more impactful and memorable in professional settings.

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Advanced conditional structures for policy writing
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Advanced conditional structures for policy writing

This lesson focuses on mastering advanced conditional structures critical for precise formal and policy writing. It includes practice with inverted and implied conditionals, key vocabulary, and analysis of a real-world hybrid work policy.

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Third conditional for reflecting on missed opportunities
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Third conditional for reflecting on missed opportunities

This lesson focuses on the Third Conditional, helping you reflect on hypothetical past situations and their unchangeable results. It includes listening, vocabulary, reading, and speaking exercises to enhance your understanding and use of this crucial grammar point.

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Tag questions in professional networking
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Tag questions in professional networking

This lesson focuses on mastering tag questions within the context of professional networking events. Enhance your ability to start conversations, confirm information, and build connections effectively.

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Cause and effect language for problem solving
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Cause and effect language for problem solving

This lesson focuses on mastering cause and effect language essential for effective problem-solving. Learners will practice identifying root causes and consequences through listening, vocabulary, and grammar exercises.

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Quantifiers for describing data and trends
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Quantifiers for describing data and trends

This lesson teaches B1 level English learners how to effectively use quantifiers such as 'much', 'many', 'few', and 'little' to describe data and trends. It includes listening, vocabulary, grammar, reading, and speaking exercises focused on business contexts.

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Conjunctions for connecting ideas in writing
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Conjunctions for connecting ideas in writing

This lesson helps B1 learners master conjunctions to connect ideas effectively in both general and business writing. You will practice using common conjunctions like 'and', 'but', 'so', and 'because', as well as more formal connectors such as 'although', 'therefore', and 'however

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Modals of deduction for making inferences
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Modals of deduction for making inferences

This lesson focuses on using modals of deduction (must, can't, might, may, could) to make inferences about present and past situations. Learners will practice applying these grammar structures through listening, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and practical business scenarios.

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Time off requests: Explaining reasons and dates to HR
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Time off requests: Explaining reasons and dates to HR

Learn how to politely request time off from work, explaining your reasons and providing specific dates to HR. This A2 lesson covers essential vocabulary, grammar for future plans, and practical tips for smooth communication with human resources.

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Giving and receiving constructive feedback at work
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Giving and receiving constructive feedback at work

This lesson focuses on the essential skill of giving and receiving constructive feedback in a professional environment. Learn practical strategies, key vocabulary, and grammar rules to enhance your communication at work.

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Leading a brainstorming session and building on ideas
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Leading a brainstorming session and building on ideas

This lesson focuses on effectively leading brainstorming sessions and building on ideas. Learn key vocabulary, grammar for suggestions, and useful phrases to encourage participation and generate innovative solutions.

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Explaining your role and daily responsibilities
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Explaining your role and daily responsibilities

Learn to effectively explain your job role and daily responsibilities in English. This lesson covers essential vocabulary, grammar (Present Simple for routines), and practical exercises for professional communication.

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Participating in problem-solving discussions at work
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Participating in problem-solving discussions at work

This lesson focuses on improving English skills for participating in workplace problem-solving discussions. It covers key vocabulary, listening comprehension, and grammar using the Past Simple Passive.

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Understanding US trade tariffs and economic policy
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Understanding US trade tariffs and economic policy

This lesson explores US trade tariffs and economic policy through a listening exercise and practical vocabulary. It also provides grammar practice on the Past Simple Passive and discussions on economic outlook.

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Giving short updates and status reports
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Giving short updates and status reports

This lesson helps you master giving short updates and status reports effectively. You'll learn essential vocabulary, practice grammar for ongoing actions and future plans, and apply useful phrases in practical exercises.

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Polite Emails for Everyday Tasks
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Polite Emails for Everyday Tasks

Learn to write polite emails for everyday tasks using key phrases and grammar. This lesson focuses on making polite requests and provides practice exercises for practical application.

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Subscription Overload
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Subscription Overload

Many people find themselves with too many online subscriptions, often forgetting about them and paying for unused services. This lesson explores why subscription overload happens and how to manage recurring payments.

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Making the business case: Arguing for resources and budget
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Making the business case: Arguing for resources and budget

This lesson teaches how to make a compelling business case, focusing on arguing for resources and budget. It covers key vocabulary, grammar (modals for certainty), and practical phrases for persuasive argumentation.

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First day at a new job: Meeting the team and asking questions
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First day at a new job: Meeting the team and asking questions

This lesson helps A2 English learners prepare for their first day at a new job. It covers essential vocabulary, listening comprehension, and grammar focusing on the Past Simple to effectively meet new colleagues and ask questions.

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Corporate whistleblowing: Ethics, risks, and language of reporting
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Corporate whistleblowing: Ethics, risks, and language of reporting

This lesson explores the complex world of corporate whistleblowing, examining its ethical dilemmas, inherent risks, and the precise language required for reporting. It includes listening, vocabulary, grammar exercises on passive reporting verbs, and a reading on a fictional corpo

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Crisis communication: Addressing service outages with clients
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Crisis communication: Addressing service outages with clients

This lesson focuses on mastering crisis communication strategies when addressing clients during service outages. Learn essential vocabulary, grammar for expressing obligation and advice, and best practices for transparent and accountable client interactions.

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Running effective one-to-one meetings with team members
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Running effective one-to-one meetings with team members

This lesson explores how to run effective one-to-one meetings, covering key vocabulary, the importance of feedback, and career development discussions. It also provides grammar practice on using modal verbs for advice and suggestions in a professional context.

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Handling performance review conversations professionally
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Handling performance review conversations professionally

This lesson teaches how to navigate performance review conversations professionally, focusing on preparation, active listening, and setting actionable goals. It also covers key vocabulary and grammar for effective communication during these crucial discussions.

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Communicating mergers and acquisitions to stakeholders
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Communicating mergers and acquisitions to stakeholders

This lesson focuses on the critical strategies for effectively communicating mergers and acquisitions (M&A) to diverse stakeholders, including employees and shareholders. It emphasizes transparency, empathy, and the use of formal language, such as nominalization, to build confide

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Small talk at work: weather, weekends, and wins
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Small talk at work: weather, weekends, and wins

Master the art of small talk at work by discussing weather, weekend activities, and professional achievements. This lesson provides vocabulary, grammar practice, and speaking exercises to boost your workplace communication.

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Business travel basics: Airport, hotel check-in, and itineraries
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Business travel basics: Airport, hotel check-in, and itineraries

This lesson covers essential English for business travel, focusing on airport procedures, hotel check-in, and understanding itineraries. Learn key vocabulary, practice using 'will' for future plans, and master practical phrases for your next business trip.

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The death of the hotel minibar
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The death of the hotel minibar

Hotel minibars, once a luxury, are now largely obsolete due to high costs, theft, and changing guest preferences. This lesson explores their decline and modern alternatives, including smart minibars and delivery app partnerships.

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Nike: Rebuilding a brand
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Nike: Rebuilding a brand

This lesson explores Nike's journey to rebuild its brand after facing missteps and innovation challenges. It includes listening, vocabulary, and grammar exercises focused on business English.

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How Crocs became cool (Again)
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How Crocs became cool (Again)

This lesson explores how Crocs successfully adapted its brand strategy and marketing to win over China's Gen Z, highlighting the importance of cultural relevance and self-expression. Students will learn key business vocabulary and practice the Past Simple Passive.

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The rise of AI-generated influencers
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The rise of AI-generated influencers

Explore the fascinating world of AI-generated influencers, understanding their business and impact on digital content. This lesson includes listening, vocabulary, grammar, and speaking practice on the future of AI in media.

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The scoop on Ben & Jerry's success
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The scoop on Ben & Jerry's success

This lesson explores Ben & Jerry's unique business model, which blends quirky ice cream flavors with strong social and political activism. It examines how the brand maintains its values despite being part of a large conglomerate.

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Why are European brands lagging behind US brands?
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Why are European brands lagging behind US brands?

This lesson explores why European brands are currently lagging behind their US counterparts, focusing on factors like market structure, entrepreneurial culture, and regulation. It features a video listening comprehension, key vocabulary, and a grammar focus on the Past Simple Pas

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The economics of Starbucks
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The economics of Starbucks

This lesson explores the economic strategies behind Starbucks' success, including its innovative use of mobile apps and gift cards. You will practice relevant business vocabulary and the Past Simple Passive.

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Will AI layoffs ultimately hurt employers?
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Will AI layoffs ultimately hurt employers?

This lesson explores the potential long-term negative impacts of AI-driven layoffs on employers, focusing on the disruption of talent pipelines and learning relationships. It includes a video analysis, vocabulary building, and grammar practice on modal verbs of deduction.

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The rise of protein food
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The rise of protein food

This lesson explores the growing trend of protein-packed foods and how businesses are capitalizing on this obsession. It covers key vocabulary, the Past Simple Passive, and fosters discussion on this dietary phenomenon.

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Haribo's billion-dollar one-product empire
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Haribo's billion-dollar one-product empire

Haribo has built a billion-dollar empire by focusing primarily on gummy candy. Their strategy involves tweaking products for local preferences and leveraging economies of scale to ensure global success.

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The economics of stolen treasure
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The economics of stolen treasure

This lesson explores the complex economics of selling stolen high-value items, like royal jewels from an audacious Louvre heist. It examines the decisions thieves face to profit from such crimes and the potential legal repercussions.

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Are you a specialist or generalist?
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Are you a specialist or generalist?

This lesson delves into the specialist vs. generalist debate, exploring concepts like the 10,000-hour rule and 'sampling periods.' It also focuses on using modals of deduction to discuss past and present career paths.

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Second conditional for hypothetical business scenarios and negotiations
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Second conditional for hypothetical business scenarios and negotiations

This lesson helps B2 students master the second conditional for discussing unreal or hypothetical business scenarios and negotiations. It includes listening exercises, vocabulary building, grammar practice, reading comprehension, and speaking activities.

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Subject-verb agreement in complex business sentences
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Subject-verb agreement in complex business sentences

This lesson focuses on mastering subject-verb agreement in complex business sentences. It covers key rules and provides practice through listening, vocabulary, grammar exercises, and article analysis to enhance communication clarity.

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First conditional for making business predictions and proposals
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First conditional for making business predictions and proposals

This lesson teaches how to use the First Conditional to make business predictions and proposals. It includes listening, vocabulary, grammar exercises, and a reading comprehension to practice applying this essential grammar structure in a business context.

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Remote work vs office return policies
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Remote work vs office return policies

This lesson explores the evolving landscape of remote work and office return policies, examining the benefits and challenges of each approach. It covers key vocabulary, grammar for expressing obligation and permission, and features listening and reading comprehension exercises.

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Reported speech for sharing meeting outcomes and client feedback
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Reported speech for sharing meeting outcomes and client feedback

This lesson focuses on mastering reported speech to effectively share meeting outcomes and client feedback. Learners will practice listening, vocabulary, grammar, and reading to improve their business communication skills.

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Ellipsis and substitution for concise business communication
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Ellipsis and substitution for concise business communication

This lesson teaches how to use ellipsis and substitution for concise business communication. Mastering these techniques helps streamline messages, reduce redundancy, and improve overall workplace efficiency.

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Future perfect tense for project milestones
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Future perfect tense for project milestones

Master the Future Perfect tense to confidently discuss project milestones and future achievements. This lesson provides comprehensive practice for intermediate English learners.

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Passive voice in business reports and presentations
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Passive voice in business reports and presentations

This lesson focuses on the effective use of the passive voice in business reports and presentations. It covers listening, vocabulary, grammar exercises, and reading comprehension to help learners master its application for maintaining an objective tone.

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Expressing degrees of certainty and probability in business decisions
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Expressing degrees of certainty and probability in business decisions

This lesson focuses on mastering language to express degrees of certainty and probability crucial for effective business decisions. Learners will practice listening, vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension, and sentence transformation, culminating in speaking practice for real

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Question forms for conducting business interviews and surveys
A2 Business Grammar Practical English

Question forms for conducting business interviews and surveys

This lesson focuses on A2 level English question forms essential for conducting business interviews and customer surveys. It helps learners master Yes/No and Wh- questions, expand relevant vocabulary, and practice in business contexts.

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Discourse markers for structuring complex business arguments
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Discourse markers for structuring complex business arguments

This lesson helps B2 English learners master discourse markers for structuring complex business arguments. Learn to connect ideas, introduce contrasts, and summarize points for clear and effective communication in a business context.

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Giving Presentations 2
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Giving Presentations 2

This lesson provides essential tips for giving effective presentations, covering key vocabulary, listening exercises, and grammar focus on modal verbs for advice. Practice your public speaking skills and learn to engage your audience.

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Past simple for project updates and quarterly reports
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Past simple for project updates and quarterly reports

This lesson focuses on using the Past Simple tense to discuss project updates and quarterly reports in a business context. It includes listening, vocabulary, grammar exercises, reading comprehension, and speaking practice.

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How to tell stories with data
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How to tell stories with data

This lesson focuses on mastering the art of storytelling with data, covering core elements like setup, conflict, and resolution. Students will enhance their communication skills by practicing advanced connectors and phrasal verbs in a business context.

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How and when to disrupt your career
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How and when to disrupt your career

This lesson explores how and when to make significant career changes, focusing on adaptability and leveraging skills. It covers essential vocabulary, listening comprehension, a reading passage about a career pivot, and mixed conditionals for discussing hypothetical career paths.

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Conducting exit interviews professionally
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Conducting exit interviews professionally

This lesson teaches how to conduct professional exit interviews, covering active listening, key vocabulary, and appropriate grammar for giving constructive feedback. It includes exercises on modals for suggestions and reported speech for recounting information.

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Conducting job interviews as an interviewer
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Conducting job interviews as an interviewer

This lesson provides essential tips and practice for conducting effective job interviews as an interviewer. Learn key vocabulary, grammar for advice, and polite questioning techniques to find the best candidates.

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Vendor selection and procurement processes
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Vendor selection and procurement processes

This lesson explores vendor selection and procurement processes, offering practical business English for B2 learners. It covers essential vocabulary, listening skills, and grammar for effective purchasing strategies.

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Global drone laws and regulations
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Global drone laws and regulations

This lesson explores global drone laws and regulations, addressing the challenges of varied national rules and the importance of international harmonization. It covers key vocabulary, modals of obligation, and conditionals, helping advanced learners discuss drone technology and p

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Giving Presentations
B2 Practical English Business Work Grammar General Audio

Giving Presentations

This lesson offers practical advice on giving effective presentations, covering how to structure your content, improve your delivery, and engage your audience. It includes exercises on key vocabulary, modal verbs for advice, and useful phrases for confident public speaking.

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Effective brainstorming sessions
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Effective brainstorming sessions

Equip B2 ESL students with practical English for leading effective brainstorming sessions. This lesson features a video on success secrets, key vocabulary, grammar for instructions and suggestions, useful phrases, and a structured role-play to simulate real-world meeting management.

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The IKEA effect: The psychology of building your own furniture
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The IKEA effect: The psychology of building your own furniture

Explore the 'IKEA effect' in this C1 lesson. Delve into IKEA's business and psychology, discuss DIY, watch a strategy video, and learn business vocabulary. Activities include comprehension, vocab exercises, passive voice for processes, and a business pitch role-play.

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How Sephora changed the beauty industry
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How Sephora changed the beauty industry

This B2 Business English lesson analyzes Sephora's market strategy. Students watch a video on its success, practice key business vocabulary (e.g., 'dominate,' 'leverage'), and master the passive voice. Apply Sephora's strategies to new industries.

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Understanding negative sentences
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Understanding negative sentences

This B2 lesson plan helps students master negative sentences in English. It explores grammar, nuanced negation, double negatives, and polite disagreement. Activities include video comprehension, grammar exercises on forming negatives with prefixes/suffixes, and a role-play for diplomatic feedback.

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Choosing how to communicate
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Choosing how to communicate

This lesson plan explores synchronous vs. asynchronous communication, ideal for B2 students. It helps analyze the pros and cons of various methods, from face-to-face to email, fitting for English classes focused on work or business.

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The Stanley cup craze: How a tumbler went viral
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The Stanley cup craze: How a tumbler went viral

Explore viral marketing with this B2 lesson plan focusing on the Stanley Cup craze. Discuss modern trends, business, and consumer psychology through a real-world case study, perfect for understanding contemporary marketing strategies.

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Writing effective and professional emails
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Writing effective and professional emails

Master professional email writing with this B2 ESL lesson. Covering etiquette, structure, and polite language, students will analyze common mistakes, learn useful phrases, rewrite poorly written emails, and compose their own based on realistic work scenarios. Improve your business English skills!

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Vinted: The rise of a second-hand unicorn
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Vinted: The rise of a second-hand unicorn

Explore Vinted's unicorn startup success with this B2 business English lesson. Students discuss second-hand shopping, learn key business vocabulary, watch a video, practice phrases, and pitch their own e-commerce startup idea.

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Remote work vs working in the office
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Remote work vs working in the office

Explore the pros and cons of remote vs. office work in this B1 ESL lesson. Discuss modern work models, build vocabulary, practice comparatives and superlatives, and design a company's work policy in an interactive role-play.

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The economics of meal kits
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The economics of meal kits

Explore the business of meal kits with this B2 ESL lesson. Learn key business vocabulary, analyze strategies via video, and master comparing/contrasting language. Culminate by developing and pitching your own meal kit company, applying new concepts.

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The language of the office
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The language of the office

Master corporate jargon with this B2 business English lesson plan. Students learn common office phrases and idioms through video comprehension, email gap-fills, and role-play, improving professional communication skills for the workplace.

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The podcast revolution
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The podcast revolution

Explore the business of podcasting with this ESL lesson plan. Students use a video to learn key vocabulary and grammar, discuss the industry's rise, practice passive voice, and creatively pitch their own podcast ideas to investors.

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The true story behind Black Friday
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The true story behind Black Friday

Uncover the real story behind Black Friday in this engaging B2 ESL lesson. Students discuss shopping, learn key vocabulary, watch a video for comprehension, review past simple vs. present perfect, and practice debunking myths with specific phrases.

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Corporate jargon and workplace communication
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Corporate jargon and workplace communication

Navigate corporate jargon with B2 students using a fun video and engaging exercises. This lesson decodes business idioms, focuses on separable phrasal verbs, and culminates in a role-play to practice workplace communication skills.

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Handling questions professionally
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Handling questions professionally

Master professional Q&A with this B2 lesson. Based on a video, students learn practical strategies and polite language for presentations and meetings. Activities include video comprehension, vocabulary, grammar on polite deflections, and a dynamic role-play.

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Business telephone calls
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Business telephone calls

This lesson plan helps B2 ESL students master professional business phone calls. It covers essential etiquette, grammar (polite requests, reported speech), key phrases, listening skills (voicemail), and culminates in practical role-play scenarios.

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Leading meetings and discussions
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Leading meetings and discussions

This B2 ESL lesson plan helps students master business meetings, offering practical exercises to enhance professional communication. Activities include warm-up, vocabulary, listening, grammar on polite suggestions, and a role-play to plan a team-building event. Ideal for business English classes.

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The ethics of artificial intelligence in the workplace
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The ethics of artificial intelligence in the workplace

This C1 ESL lesson explores AI ethics in the workplace, featuring an ethical dilemma, key vocabulary, listening practice, and a case study on biased AI hiring. Students will practice formal language, speculation, and debate the future of AI in management through a role-play.

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The four-day work week experiment
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The four-day work week experiment

This C1 lesson plan explores the four-day work week, engaging students with warm-up discussions, vocabulary, listening gap-fills, and a grammar focus on passive voice and connectors. The main task involves analyzing case studies and presenting new company policies.

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Universal basic income and the future of work
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Universal basic income and the future of work

Explore Universal Basic Income (UBI) in this advanced C2 English lesson. Engage in sophisticated debates, master high-level economic vocabulary, and practice complex grammar like cleft sentences and the subjunctive mood to argue the future of work and society.

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The metaverse and virtual reality economics
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The metaverse and virtual reality economics

This advanced C2 ESL lesson explores the metaverse and virtual economies. Engage in discussions, Web3 vocabulary matching, listening comprehension, pitching a metaverse business, and a debate on its societal impact. Master advanced Web3 lexicon and C2 grammar for nuanced, high-level discussions.

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Corporate responsibility and greenwashing
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Corporate responsibility and greenwashing

his lesson helps C2 students critically analyse corporate responsibility and greenwashing. It guides advanced students through corporate communication, with activities like a warm-up, vocabulary matching, listening gap-fill, sustainability report analysis, and a debate on corpor

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AI in hiring: fairness, efficiency, and human touch
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AI in hiring: fairness, efficiency, and human touch

This B2 lesson helps students discuss AI in hiring. It explores the pros and cons of technology in recruitment, covering key vocabulary, grammar (passive voice, conditionals), a case study, and a role-play debate on implementing AI tools. Ideal for workplace discussions.

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Talking about your career
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Talking about your career

This B1 ESL lesson helps students confidently discuss careers. Activities include warm-up discussions, vocabulary matching (job titles), a listening exercise (career planning), and a job interview role-play. Students learn phrases for ambitions, future goals, practicing present p

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Email writing essentials
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Email writing essentials

This B2 ESL lesson teaches professional email writing. Students learn key components and language for clear, polite, and effective workplace emails through analyzing poorly written examples, gap-fills, matching exercises on structure, and practice with polite conditional requests

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Cryptocurrency and digital payments debate
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Cryptocurrency and digital payments debate

Explore the future of money with this B2 ESL lesson. Students discuss payment habits, learn fintech vocabulary (cryptocurrency, digital payments), and engage in a dynamic debate. Includes a listening gap-fill, grammar on certainty and mixed conditionals, and a crypto investment.

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Should we buy or rent a home in today's market?
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Should we buy or rent a home in today's market?

This B2 ESL lesson helps students discuss buying vs. renting. Activities include vocabulary matching (mortgage, equity), a gap-fill listening task on market challenges, practicing the second conditional for hypothetical situations, analyzing pros and cons, and a role-play between

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Starting your own business vs corporate career
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Starting your own business vs corporate career

This B1 lesson helps students discuss career paths, comparing corporate life with entrepreneurship. Activities include vocabulary matching, listening, grammar on infinitives of purpose and contrast connectors, a SWOT analysis, and a role-play debate to solidify learning in practi

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Career pivoting in your 30s and 40s
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Career pivoting in your 30s and 40s

Explore career pivoting later in life with this B2 lesson. Engage in warm-up discussions, a listening activity, and vocabulary practice. Master first and second conditionals, then apply learned language in a collaborative case study to develop a strategic action plan.

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