Grammar
Vocab
Functional Language
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100

Hurry up! The film  (start) soon.

will be starting 

100

What's the noun of 'enthusiastic'

enthusiasm 

100

used when giving an honest and direct opinion, often one that might upset someone:

 Quite f_______, I think this whole situation is ridiculous.

frankly

100

Please do not hesitate contact us for more information

to contact us

100

Most people want to work for a company where they share the same open- ...... office as their colleagues. 

open-plan office

200

(you / retire) by the time you're 60?

Will you have retired

200

a short description of a product or business idea, especially one given to a possible investor

sales pitch 

or

elevator pitch

200

used, especially in business, to mean "in the future":

G_______ f________, businesses will have to make savings where they can.

Going forward

200

There is a variety of courses in offer, including language programmes and introductory MBA programmes so you are sure to find something of interest.

Problem is a preposition

There is a variety of courses on offer, including language programmes and introductory MBA programmes so you are sure to find something of interest.

200

The pay..... is important but it isn't the only motivational factor that concerns millennials. 

pay rate

300

Julia(not work) this time next week. She'll be on holiday!

won't be working

300

What makes a pitch a great pitch?

Think of 3

  • Audience: tailor to Audience, generating confidence in the audience, what drives them?
  • Having Objective
  • Finding Big Issues
  • Being prepared
  • Having brainstormed ideas
300

used to say that you do not agree with what someone has just said or that the opposite of what they say is true:

We're not losing population in our town. As a m_______ o_____ f______, people are moving in.

matter of fact

300

Please note that the participants will need to pay an enrolment fee but this will reimbursed when you have completed the programme 

will be reimbursed

300

Millennials often prefer a more business.......dress code compared to their older colleagues.

business casual 

400

I'm only halfway through my homework. I  (not finish) it before the teacher arrives

won't have finished

400

a worried or nervous feeling about something, or something that makes you feel worried

c.........

concern

400

in self presentation what's the difference between:

based in

based on

based in (main place, town or area)

I'm based in Berlin

base something on something (facts on facts or ideas to develop)

I based my decision on.....

Based on (....), how do you think we can...?

400

The important factors for young people , when they are choosing which company to work for, include opportunities about progression, a large salary and strong management. 

Problem is a preposition

opportunities for progression

400

Company......means staff are organised on various levels, depending on responsibility. 

company hierarchy 

500

There won't be anyone in the office. Everyone  (go) home.

will have gone

500

What is the opposite of a hierarchical company/structure?

f______ organisation

Flat organisational structures: Meaning there are usually no job titles, seniority, managers, or executives. Everyone is seen as equal

500

 an example of problems or trouble, phrase to express your regret

We apologise f____a_____i_____c_____ by the late arrival of the train



We apologise for any inconvenience caused by the late arrival of the train.

500

I like your suggestion, Karl, and I realise testing is expensive. Based on your experience, how do you think can we test the software without increasing the budget too much?

how do you think we can test

500

Company....is the reputation of the organisation, characteristics and appearance as well as the opinion that people have 

company image

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