Master 320 Common Business English Phrases

Here, you can preview Lesson 5: 40 common phrases that are used at meetings to express your opinion, agree, disagree, interrupt etc.

This will allow you to see if the level and content of the course are suitable for you.

Now, you're going to work with a dialogue that includes some of the phrases you have just practised and some other business expressions.  

First, download the attached sound file and listen to the dialogue at least twice before looking at the gap-filling sheet.

Then, download and print the attached pdf (Gap-filling Quiz A), and fill in the gaps while listening to the dialogue. 

Now, print the attached pdf (Gap-filling Quiz B), and fill in the gaps from memory.  This is to see how well you remember the phrases and expressions that you have just studied.

You should repeat this exercise again after a few days to see how well you have assimilated the key phrases. 

Your handbook includes two documents: your study method and the transcripts of the video lessons and audio files.

Please print the 'Study Method' document and follow the instructions in it carefully.  This will ensure that you get maximum benefit from the course.

In this lesson, you're going to practise and assimilate 40 common phrases that are used to meet, greet and welcome visitors.

When you have completed the video lesson, please download the supplementary sound file and quizzes and follow the instructions on the 'Study Method' document closely. 

Here is a summary of what you must do after the video lesson:

1. Download the sound file (Audio Recording 1) and listen to the dialogue at least twice before looking at the gap-filling quizzes.

2. Download and print Gap-filling Quiz 1A, and fill in the gaps while listening to the dialogue. 

3. Download and print Gap-filling Quiz 1B, and fill in the gaps from memory.  This is to see how well you remember the phrases and expressions that you have just studied.

4. In a few days, redo Quiz 1B  to see how well you have assimilated the key phrases. 

In this lesson, you're going to practise and assimilate 40 common phrases that are used to show visitors around and invite them out for a meal.

When you have completed the video lesson, please download the supplementary sound file and quizzes and follow the instructions on the 'Study Method' document closely. 

Here is a summary of what you must do after the video lesson:

1. Download the sound file (Audio Recording 2) and listen to the dialogue at least twice before looking at the gap-filling quizzes.

2. Download and print Gap-filling Quiz 2A, and fill in the gaps while listening to the dialogue. 

3. Download and print Gap-filling Quiz 2B, and fill in the gaps from memory.  This is to see how well you remember the phrases and expressions that you have just studied.

4. In a few days, redo Quiz 2B  to see how well you have assimilated the key phrases. 

In this lesson, you're going to practise and assimilate 40 common phrases that are used to make and receive telephone calls.

When you have completed the video lesson, please download the supplementary sound file and quizzes and follow the instructions on the 'Study Method' document closely. 

Here is a summary of what you must do after the video lesson:

1. Download the sound file (Audio Recording 3) and listen to the dialogue at least twice before looking at the gap-filling quizzes.

2. Download and print Gap-filling Quiz 3A, and fill in the gaps while listening to the dialogue. 

3. Download and print Gap-filling Quiz 3B, and fill in the gaps from memory.  This is to see how well you remember the phrases and expressions that you have just studied.

4. In a few days, redo Quiz 3B  to see how well you have assimilated the key phrases. 

In this lesson, you're going to practise and assimilate 40 common phrases that are used to make or change appointments.

When you have completed the video lesson, please download the supplementary sound file and quizzes and follow the instructions on the 'Study Method' document closely. 

Here is a summary of what you must do after the video lesson:

1. Download the sound file (Audio Recording 4) and listen to the dialogue at least twice before looking at the gap-filling quizzes.

2. Download and print Gap-filling Quiz 4A, and fill in the gaps while listening to the dialogue. 

3. Download and print Gap-filling Quiz 4B, and fill in the gaps from memory.  This is to see how well you remember the phrases and expressions that you have just studied.

4. In a few days, redo Quiz 4B  to see how well you have assimilated the key phrases. 

In this lesson, you're going to practise and assimilate 40 common phrases that are used at meetings to express your opinion, agree, disagree, interrupt etc.

Here is a summary of what you must do after the video lesson:

1. Download the sound file (Audio Recording 5) and listen to the dialogue at least twice before looking at the gap-filling quizzes.

2. Download and print Gap-filling Quiz 5A, and fill in the gaps while listening to the dialogue. 

3. Download and print Gap-filling Quiz 5B, and fill in the gaps from memory.  This is to see how well you remember the phrases and expressions that you have just studied.

4. In a few days, redo Quiz 5B  to see how well you have assimilated the key phrases. 

In this lesson, you're going to practise and assimilate 40 common phrases that are used to make a company or product presentation.

When you have completed the video lesson, please download the supplementary sound file and quizzes and follow the instructions on the 'Study Method' document closely. 

Here is a summary of what you must do after the video lesson:

1. Download the sound file (Audio Recording 6) and listen to the presentation at least twice before looking at the gap-filling quizzes.

2. Download and print Gap-filling Quiz 6A, and fill in the gaps while listening to the presentation. 

3. Download and print Gap-filling Quiz 6B, and fill in the gaps from memory.  This is to see how well you remember the phrases and expressions that you have just studied.

4. In a few days, redo Quiz 6B  to see how well you have assimilated the key phrases. 

In this lesson, you're going to practise and assimilate 40 common phrases that are used to present and report facts and figures.

When you have completed the video lesson, please download the supplementary sound file and quizzes and follow the instructions on the 'Study Method' document closely. 

Here is a summary of what you must do after the video lesson:

1. Download the sound file (Audio Recording 7) and listen to the presentation at least twice before looking at the gap-filling quizzes.

2. Download and print Gap-filling Quiz 7A, and fill in the gaps while listening to the presentation. 

3. Download and print Gap-filling Quiz 7B, and fill in the gaps from memory.  This is to see how well you remember the phrases and expressions that you have just studied.

4. In a few days, redo Quiz 7B  to see how well you have assimilated the key phrases.