40 #Meeting
#Interrupting_and_Clarifying

Listen to a meeting in which members of a planning group discuss relocating their head office. Pay attention to the expressions they use to interrupt and clarify.

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✴️ #Useful_Language
#Interrupting_and_Clarifying

✴️ #INTERRUPTING
Could I say something?
Sorry to interrupt, but ...
Could I just comment on that?
Hold on a minute.

✴️ #DEALING_WITH_INTERRUPTIONS
If you'll just let me finish ...
I'd like to finish if I may.
Just a moment, please.

✴️ #CLARIFYING
What exactly do you mean by ... ?
Are you saying ... ?
How do you mean exactly?

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41 #Planning

Watch an interview with Jan Sanders who is a business consultant and the author of Unplan Your Business, and answer these questions.

1⃣ How far ahead should businesses plan?
2⃣ What is it important for entrepreneurs to do?

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42 #Socialising_and_Entertaining

✴️ Paul is on a business trip to Syria. Mohammed is a Syrian business contact. Listen to their conversation, then answer these questions.

1️⃣ What does Mohammed invite Paul to do?
2⃣ Does Paul accept?

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✴️ Paul is being entertained by Abdullah and Mohammed. Listen to their conversation. Below are the answers to three questions. What were the questions?

1⃣ Well, we like the same things as Western people.
2⃣ I generally watch television with my wife.
3⃣ I like to go out to restaurants.

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✴️ Listen to another part of the conversation between Paul and Abdullah.

1⃣ Why has Paul come to Damascus?
2⃣ How can Abdullah help him?

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#Useful_language

✴️ #MAKING_EXCUSES
🔹I'm afraid I already have plans to ...
🔹I'd like to take it easy if you don't mind.
🔹It's very kind of you, but another time perhaps.

✴️ #SAYING_GOODBYE #THANKING
🔹Thanks very much for your hospitality.
🔹I really enjoyed the meal.
🔹Thanks for showing me round the city.
🔹I'll be in touch soon.
🔹Goodbye. All the best.

✴️ #MAKING_CONVERSATION
🔹What do you like to do in your spare time?
🔹How do you spend your evenings/
weekends?
🔹What's your favourite hobby/pastime?
🔹Where are you going for your holiday this year?
🔹Can you tell me about any interesting places to visit?
🔹What/How about you?
🔹What do you usually do after work?

✴️ #NETWORKING
🔹I'm looking for ...
🔹Can you recommend anyone?
🔹Do you have any contacts in ... ?
🔹I could make some enquiries for you.
🔹I might be able to help.
🔹Can I mention your name?
🔹Would you like me to give them a call first?
🔹Let me give you their business card.

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43 #Resolving_Disputes

Watch an interview with Eileen Carroll, from the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution and answer these questions.

1⃣ What are the commonest causes of conflict at work?
2⃣ How do you help to resolve business disputes?
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