Shadowing Practice: Business English for Beginners | Phrases That Get You the Job - Learn English Speaking with Video
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10 ,000 subscribers!
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10 ,000?
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10 ,000 subscribers, everyone!
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I cannot believe this.
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I actually cannot believe this.
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Oh, we did it.
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We really did it.
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From the bottom get to work.
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Today we are talking about business English.
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Words and phrases you need for work, for emails, for meetings, and for your career.
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Yes, and the best part?
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You don't need to be advanced to use these.
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We're keeping it A1 to B1 today.
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So whether you're a beginner, or you already know a little English, this lesson is for you.
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So grab your coffee, get comfortable, and let's do this.
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Every single day.
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No days off.
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He means it.
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Okay, let's go.
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But first, I have a question for you.
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Ooh, I love this part.
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In today's episode, Tom has a very big moment at work.
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Something happens in a meeting that makes him very, very nervous.
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Oh, no. Are we really talking about this?
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Yes, we are.
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So here is your question.
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What did Tom forget? get to do before his important meeting.
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Please don't tell them yet.
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Stay with us until the end of the episode to find out the answer and leave your guess in the comments.
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Okay, Tom, let's talk.
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You started a new job last month, right?
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I did.
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I'm working at a small company now.
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It's an office job.
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I sit at a desk, I use a computer, I go to meetings.
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How is it going?
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Honestly, it's going well.
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But the first week was… Interesting.
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Interesting how?
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Okay, so my first real meeting was on a Tuesday.
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My manager said, "Tom, we have a team meeting at 9 o 'clock.
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Very important.
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Please be prepared." Okay, that sounds normal.
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Yes, very normal.
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So, I wake up, I put on my nice shirt, I make my coffee, I feel great, I feel professional.
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Look at you being professional.
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And then I walk into the meeting room.
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Everyone is sitting down.
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My manager is at the front.
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She looks at me.
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She says, Tom, can you share your report? And?
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And I had absolutely no idea what she was talking about.
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No. I forgot.
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I completely forgot that she sent me an email the day before first week.
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Oh, oh, Tom.
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I stood there in front of everyone.
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I said, I, I will send it to you after the meeting.
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Oh, no. It was a great first impression.
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Really great.
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But you survived.
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I survived.
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And I never forgot to check my emails again.
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And that is a very important business Check your emails.
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See, even my embarrassing moments are educational.
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OK, before we go into the vocabulary, let's do a quick grammar point.
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Today, we are looking at simple sentences for talking about work.
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At work, we often describe our responsibilities, what we do every day, what our job is.
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And in English, we use the simple present tense for this.
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Let's look at some examples.
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I work in an office.
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She manages the team.
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We have a meeting every Monday.
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He sends reports to the manager.
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Notice the structure: subject, plus verb plus details.
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Very simple, very clear.
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And for questions at work, we often use "Can you," "Do you," or "Could you?" For example, Can you send me the report?
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"Do you have a moment?
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Could you help me with this?" These phrases are polite and professional, very useful in any office.
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Also, one more thing: in business English, we often use "I would like to" instead of "I want to".
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It sounds more professional.
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"I want to raise" sounds a little demanding.
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"I would like to discuss my salary" sounds much better.
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Much, much better.
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Okay, now let's move into the vocabulary.
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Alright, today we have eight essential business English words and phrases.
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These are words you will hear and use in real work situations.
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Let's do it!
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Word number one.
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Meeting.
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M -E -E -T -I -N -G.
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Meeting.
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A meeting is when a group of people come together to talk about work.
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It can be in a room or online.
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Example sentence one: We have a meeting at 10 o 'clock.
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Example sentence two: The team meeting is every Friday morning.
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And as you heard, my very first meeting at my new job was a small disaster.
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But hey, I learned.
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He learned.
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Okay, everyone, repeat after me.
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Meeting.
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Meeting.
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Good job!
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Word Number 2: Deadline D -E -A -D -L -I -N -E.
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Deadline A deadline is the last day or time to finish something.
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It is very important in business.
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Example sentence 1: The deadline for this project is Friday.
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Example sentence two: Please don't miss the deadline.
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I once missed a deadline for a video script.
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Just by one hour.
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And I felt terrible about it.
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Really?
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Yes.
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I was writing and writing, and I thought I had more time.
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And then I looked at the clock, and I was late.
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I apologized immediately and sent it as fast as I could.
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And the lesson is: always check the deadline Exactly.
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Okay, repeat after me.
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Deadline.
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Deadline.
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You're doing great!
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Word number three: email.
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E -M -A -I -L.
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Email.
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An email is a message you send online.
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In business, we use email to communicate with colleagues, managers, and clients.
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Example sentence 1: I will send you an email with the details.
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Example sentence 2: did you read my email
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and as we already know i did not read my manager's
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email before my first meeting lesson learned the most important lesson
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of his career i check my email every morning now first
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thing good boy okay everyone repeat after me email e m a i l Email.
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Excellent! word number four colleague c -o -l -l -e -a
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-g -u -e colleague a colleague is someone you work with
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not your boss not your friend your co -worker example sentence
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one my colleague helped me with the report example sentence two i had lunch with my colleagues today
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My favorite memory with a colleague?
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One time a colleague and I both showed up to work wearing the exact same color shirt, the exact same shade of blue.
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That's amazing!
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We looked like we planned it.
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Our manager took a photo and said, "This is the best team photo ever !" I love that.
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Okay, repeat after me.
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Colleague.
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Colleague.
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Wonderful.
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Word number five.
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Manager.
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M -A -N -A -G -E -R.
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Manager.
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A manager is the person who leads a team.
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They make decisions and help the team with their work.
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Example sentence 1: "My manager gave me very good feedback today.
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Example sentence two: I need to talk to my manager about my schedule.
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My manager right now is very kind, but she is also very direct.
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She says exactly what she thinks.
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Is that a good thing?
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Actually, yes.
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I really like it.
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I always know where I stand.
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No guessing.
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A clear, honest manager is a gift.
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Repeat after me manager manager.
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Keep going!
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Word number 6: Report.
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R -E -P -O -R -T: Report.
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A report is a document that gives information about something.
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At work, you might write a report about your progress, your results, or a project.
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And yes, this word is very personal for me.
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Because of the meeting.
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Because of the meeting.
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The meeting I walked into without my report.
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Yes.
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Example sentence one: I need to write a report before the meeting.
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Example sentence two: The manager asked for a weekly report.
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I now always, always write my reports before any meeting.
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I even write them early.
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Repeat after me: report.
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Report.
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You're amazing!
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Word number 7.
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Schedule.
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S -C -H -E -D -U -L -E.
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Schedule A schedule is a plan that shows what you will do and when.
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At work, your schedule tells you your meetings, your tasks, and your working hours.
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Example sentence one, let me check my schedule.
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Example sentence two, the schedule for next week is ready.
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Do you use a schedule, Lily?
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Yes, I have everything in my calendar.
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Every meeting, every task, every coffee break.
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Even coffee breaks?
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Especially coffee breaks.
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Non -negotiable.
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I respect that.
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Repeat after me, everyone.
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Schedule you Schedule Fantastic!
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And our final word: Presentation.
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P -R -E -S -E -N -T -A -T -I -O -N.
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Presentation.
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A presentation is when you speak in front of people and share information.
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You can use slides, a screen, or just your voice.
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Example sentence one.
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I have a presentation tomorrow and I am nervous.
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Example sentence two.
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Her presentation was very clear and easy to understand.
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I practiced so many times at home.
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Were you nervous?
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Oh, so nervous.
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But once I started speaking, I forgot about being nervous.
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I just focused on what I was saying.
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That is such good advice.
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Just focus on your message, not on the fear.
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And it went really well in the end.
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Repeat after me: presentation.
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presentation you are doing so well okay let's do a quick review i'll say the word and you repeat Ready?
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Let's go.
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Yes!
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Look at you!
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Eight business English words.
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You just learned them all.
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You are ready for the office.
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Okay, let's review everything we learned today.
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Today's topic was Business English, words you need for work.
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Word number one, meeting, when a group talks about work together.
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Word number two, deadline, the last time to finish something.
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Word number three, email, a message you send online.
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Word number four, colleague, someone you work with.
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Number five, manager, the person who leads the team.
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Word number six, report, a document with information about work.
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Word number seven, schedule, a plan for your time.
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Word number eight, presentation, speaking in front of people to share information.
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And our grammar point today?
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Use simple present for your job responsibilities.
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I work in an office, she manages the team.
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And use polite phrases like could you and I would like to for professional communication.
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You now have eight powerful Business English tools.
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Use them.
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Now I have a question for you, and I really want to know your answer.
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Tell us in the comments.
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What is your job or your dream job, and can you use one of today's words in your answer?
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For example, I am a teacher.
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I have meetings every week.
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Or, my dream job is in business.
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I want to make presentations.
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Write your answer below.
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We read every single comment, and we love hearing from you.
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Yes, you are part of this community, and your comment means a lot to us.
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Okay, everyone, that is our lesson for today.
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Keep going, keep learning, and we will see you in the next lesson.
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Bye -bye!
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About This Lesson
In this lesson, you will practice essential business English phrases designed to enhance your communication skills in a professional environment. Focusing on beginner to intermediate levels (A1 to B1), you will learn how to express yourself confidently in emails, meetings, and everyday work scenarios. This engaging lesson encourages you to speak without hesitation, allowing you to build the confidence necessary to navigate your career successfully. Whether you're gearing up for an interview or aiming to communicate effectively with colleagues, this lesson is tailored just for you.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Confidence - The feeling of self-assurance that comes from an appreciation of one's own abilities.
- Email - A method of exchanging digital messages between people.
- Meeting - A gathering of people to discuss a particular topic.
- Career - An occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person's life.
- Subscribers - Individuals who follow a service or platform to receive updates and content.
- Community - A group of individuals who share common interests or goals.
- Lesson - A structured period of time where learning is facilitated.
Practice Tips
To effectively incorporate what you've learned, consider using the shadowspeak method in your practice routine. As you watch the video, listen carefully to the intonation and speed at which Tom and Lily deliver their phrases. Start by repeating after them. This shadowing technique allows you to imitate their pronunciation and rhythm, helping you internalize the language. Since the speakers maintain a friendly and accessible pace, beginners will find it easy to follow along. Practicing daily will not only boost your English speaking practice but also enhance your ability to communicate effortlessly in a business context. Remember, the goal is to feel comfortable and confident when speaking English, so don’t hesitate to use YouTube as a resource to learn English with YouTube effectively!
Bu videodaki dil bilgisi
Konuşmacının en çok kullandığı yapılar, videodaki sözcüklerin aynısıyla:
| Yapı | Videoda |
|---|---|
| Edilgen yapı be + fiilin üçüncü hâli — kimin yaptığı değil, ne olduğu önemli | be advanced · are not subscribed · be prepared |
| İlgi cümlecikleri who / which + cümle — bir kişi ya da şey hakkında ek bilgi | person who leads |
| Fiil + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — ardından -ing biçimi gelen fiiller | keep showing · finish something · started speaking |
| Past continuous was/were + -ing — geçmişte bir anda sürmekte olan bir eylem | was talking · was writing · was saying |
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