Watch this video on "How to Give an Effective Business Presentation" and take notes of the 8 steps mentioned + the tips.
Thursday, 2 February 2012
Small talk - Coconuts or peaches?
Culture and small talk. Are you a coconut or a peach?
Before watching the video discuss the importance of small talk in business. Why do you think the man on the video uses coconuts and peaches to describe different types of people in relation to their small talk styles?
Wednesday, 25 January 2012
Socializing - Invitations
Have you ever been invited to a party that you didn't want to go? Find out how to turn down unwanted invitations in the future.
How to turn down an invitation
Socializing - Business Meals
In most parts of the world, having lunch or dinner together is an important part of doing business. No matter where you are doing business, it’s important to be able to handle the basics of dining out.
These skills will be the focus of this post.
Business Meals
Telephoning - Connecting
There are certain phrases you might hear when you telephone a company hoping to talk to someone. Can you remember any of them? Before dealing with this post, let's have a brainstorming session on the phrases you might use or hear when trying to get connected.
Telephoning - Getting connected
Meetings - Interrupting
In business meetings it is sometimes necessary to interrupt a speaker. This is possible but it should be done politely. We'll be looking at some ways you can do this.
Meetings - Interruptions
Appointments - Quiz
Business people meet clients, suppliers, colleagues on a regular basis. Being able to make, change and cancel appointments is an important skill in business English.
Here is a quiz on the topic "Appointments". You can check your answers once finished.
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