Vocabulary
What does it mean to put your money where your mouth is?
Commit yourself to something, for example by investing your own money.
Complete this example of a sentence whilst using the 2nd conditional.
If ______________ (I give) you a position with a better job title, ___________ (you move) to a smaller subsidiary/ division/ branch/ office?
If (gave) you a position with a better job title, (would you move) to a smaller subsidiary / division / branch / office?
Whats the difference between these two words:
Agenda/Diary
An agenda is a list of items to be discussed at a formal meeting.
A diary is a book with spaces for each day of the year in which one notes appointments or information.
*Please note this is just one of three definitions possible.
Fill in the gap with one word.
Thank you very much indeed 1. your reply. That sounds very promising, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to take my request further.
1. for
Give an example of a phrase to say when thanking and welcoming participants at your presentation.
What does it mean to throw a spanner in the works?
To do something that suddenly stops a process or plan. e.g.
Her criticisms really threw a spanner in the works.
Define this idiom: Save it for a rainy day
Save money when times are good just in case you have financial troubles later.
Define the definition of this phrase: a win-win negotiation
A win-win situation, negotiation, strategy or result is one that is good for everyone who is involved, meaning both parties or all parties benefit.
e.g. The decision is a win-win for both sides.
Name this business English idiom: A brand of tinned meat/ Junk mail (unwanted emails, usually advertising).
Spam
The act of motivating through an audience through communication, to voluntarily change a particular belief, behaviour or attitude.
Persuasion
Give an example of two formal phrases you could use to start an email focusing on Reasons for writing.
For example: I am writing in reply to / concerning / with regard to / about
I am writing to (remind you about the sales conference).
We wish to (inform you of a change to our prices).
I am writing in response to (your advertisement).
I would like to (invite you to a business lunch, attend a meeting).
Define this idiom: In for a penny, in for a pound
Once you’ve decided to do something, you may as well dedicate yourself to it 100%.
How about this? If you buy three games, I'll throw in a gamepad to sweeten the .
Sweeten the deal.
Complete the email sentence using a modal verb.
It 1. be a fantastic opportunity for me to learn about every aspect of the business, and I hope I would also have skills that would be of use to your company.
1. Would
Give three examples of good body language when giving a presentation.
Acceptable answers: Smiling, standing up straight, hands at sides, look audience in eyes, move around, etc...
"Laura didn’t go to the meeting. Could you send her a summary of the discussion to bring her up to speed?"
a) help her work faster
b) give her the most recent information c) find out what her perspective is
b) give her the most recent information
What is meant by the following business idiom: rule of thumb?
A "rule of thumb" is a general rule or general practice that may have exceptions in some situations.
If you use your thumb to measure something, you can get a general idea, but the measurement will not be perfectly accurate. So a general rule with exceptions permitted is called a "rule of thumb."
Define the meaning of the words in bold.
In my experience, it’s better to play it by ear than to decide on a fallback position in advance.
Play it by ear - proceed instinctively according to results and circumstances rather than according to rules or a plan.
Decide on a fallback position - An alternative course of action that may be taken if the original plan fails.
Complete the email sentence with adding a preposition and a verb.
If so, I would be very pleased to discuss it 1. the phone. I have 2. my CV together with the address of my course tutor in case you require further details.
1. Over
2. Attached
Name 5 types of Business presentations.
Briefings, Reports, Podcasts, Virtual, and Webinars
Choose the correct option.
"Bob said I missed the deadline, but I want to set the record straight – I submitted my work on time, but he didn’t check his e-mail."
a) correct a mistake and say the truth b) express a different opinion
c) get permission
a) correct a mistake and say the truth - When there is a misunderstanding or something was falsely reported, you should “set the record straight” – say what is true, so that people have the correct understanding of the situation.
What is the name for this verb?
Walking in the countryside, usually in a relaxed way with no fixed aim/ Talking in a long and pointless way.
To ramble, normally collocated with on, about and to.
Complete both of these negotiation idioms:
It's important that we get both sides to sit at the table. Once they are there, I'm sure they'll find some common _ _ _ _ _ _
The South Koreans have pulled out of the negotiations, so it looks like we're back to _ _ _ _ _ _
1. find some common ground
2. back to square one
What is the name for a set of informal email guidelines?
Nettiquette - This simply means the use of good manners in online communication such as e-mail, forums, blogs, and social networking sites to name a few. It is important to use netiquette because communication online is non-verbal.
What are the four key body language techniques?
Eye contact, Facial expressions, Voice, and Posture