Term 1 Lesson 4 1A

• Communicatie
• HBO
• Studiejaar 1

Term 1 Lesson 4 + 5

Review of unit 4

Start of unit 1

Review of unit 1

Answers p. 38 ex. b

1. b (business acumen)

2. g (economic crisis)

3. 3 (annual sales)

4. f (retail outlets)

5. d (turning point)

6. a (buying spree)

7. c (global recession) 

p. 38 ex. b 

Answers p. 39 ex. c

1. buying spree 

 2. annual sales 

 3. turning point 

 4. economic crisis 

 5. global recession 

 6. retail outlets 

 7. business acumen

p. 39 ex. c

What are the names of the 5 grammar tenses we studied so far?

present simple, present continuous, present perfect, past simple, past perfect

Writing examples from last week (Moodle)

Grammar: What questions came up during your homework/studying at home?

True or False

We use the present perfect to describe actions that are generally true.

1. True
2. False

present simple

We use the past simple to describe completed actions or events which took place at a particular time or over a period of time in the past.

1. True
2. False

We use the past continuous to describe current or temporary situations.

1. True
2. False

present continuous

We use the past perfect to describe life experiences, the present results of past actions, or to announce news.

1. True
2. False

present perfect

We use the past perfect to describe an action which is completed before a time in the past.

1. True
2. False

P. 40 ex. A

p. 40 ex A

How well do you feel you understand the 5 grammar tenses?

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Show pictures + exercises

Vocab quiz time!

quizizz.com

Unit 1: Communication

Brainstorm together: ways of communicating

Discuss the meaning of three words in groups

Gr. 1	articulate	focused	reserved
Gr. 2	coherent	hesitant	responsive
Gr. 3	eloquent	inhibited	sensitive
Gr. 4	extrovert	persuasive	succinct
Gr. 5	fluent	rambling	vague

Extrovert

Hesitant

Take 5 minutes to find/share a picture demonstrating each word.

concise

reluctant to speak

talking in a confused way

able to express ideas well

succinct

hesitant

rambling

articulate

Market Leader

Exercise C on page 7

2 interrupt 3 clarify 4 confuse 5 explain 6 digress 7 ramble 8 engage

What is your preferred mode of business communication?

E-mail

Teams meeting

WhatsApp or other messenger app

In-person conversation

Phone/audio call

What are some pros and cons of each?

READ!

Please read the article on page 9 quietly. Note any words you did not understand (we will discuss later) and ponder the questions in exercise G on page 8 for a post-reading discussion.

What words were new for you? List the line number please.

Business is best done face to face.

100%

No.

It depends (be ready to say on what!)

How could communication be improved in an organization? You can use InHolland or your work as an example.

How did covid affect workplace/school communication and will it ever go back to what it was? Your thoughts please.

How would you respond if you receive a rude email in the workplace?

How has technology improved (or harmed!) communication: personally or professionally?

Idioms: ex. A p. 9

Open it up but note: I changed a few of the idioms a little bit!

I changed it up a bit...pay attention!

A. put in a

1. nutshell
2. picture
3. point
4. loop

B. get straight to the

1. mouth
2. tail
3. purposes
4. point

C. hear it on (or through) the

1. loop
2. picture
3. wall
4. grapevine

D. be on the same

1. point
2. wavelength
3. stick
4. loop

E. get the wrong end of the

1. tail
2. mouth
3. stick
4. wavelength

F. be on the same

1. picture
2. page
3. assignment
4. document

G. can't make head nor _____ of it

1. point
2. stick
3. tail
4. wavelength

H. talk at cross

1. purposes
2. point
3. loop
4. wall

I. to beat around the

1. mouth
2. grapevine
3. point
4. bush

J. get it straight from the horse's

1. mouth
2. tail
3. nutshell
4. stick

K. Like talking to a brick

1. stick
2. purpose
3. wall
4. loop

L. keep someone in the

1. point
2. bush
3. purposes
4. loop

Do you have any questions?

Did you learn new vocabulary this week?

SO MUCH!

A bit

None. I know every English word there is.

Did you practice and improve your grammar this week?

Yes, I submitted work/got feedback + studied at home.

Kind of...I paid attention in class but didn't study.

No but I plan to catch up!

No because my grammar is perfect.

Did you actively engage in class exercises thus improving your listening, reading, writing, grammar & speaking skills?

Yes - I gave it my all!

Somewhat - I will try to do more next time!

No - I don't know why I come to class...;-)

After the break

• 1. Finish unit 1 + quick review of unit 4 and grammar
• 2. Units 2 + 3
• 3. E-mail English
• 4. Review for the exam

Have a nice break!