четвер, 28 лютого 2019 р.
Present Perfect + Ecotourism
Present Perfect
Present Perfect 1:15: https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/have-you-met-the-perfect-tenses/3628488.html
Present Perfect Video Lesson: "Have you ever?"https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/lets-learn-english-lesson-48-have-you-ever/3753664.html - present perfect video from VOA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nt7O2w1Fpxc - Present Perfect in TV-shows
Ecotourism (McMillan article): Handout
Consult the dictionary if necessary: https://www.merriam-webster.com or https://dictionary.cambridge.org
influence vs. impact
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M40_5RvjboY (0:55)
Litter, garbage, rubbish, trash - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7U6MtIDAes
Vocabulary ex. + Back translation of some sentences from the text
H/w:
понеділок, 25 лютого 2019 р.
Lesson 2: Present Tenses & Ecotourism
1. Present Tenses - revision
Present Tenses chart - fill out please
Present Tense revision - communicative exercise
Further practice - Round-up 5 Present Tenses
Ex.4, 5, - pp. 4-5
2. Ecotourism - text (McMillan)
3. Listening
H/w: 1) Read this article about Ecorourism
2) Round-up pp. 8-9, Ex. 13, 14, 15, 16.
Present Tenses chart - fill out please
Present Tense revision - communicative exercise
Further practice - Round-up 5 Present Tenses
Ex.4, 5, - pp. 4-5
2. Ecotourism - text (McMillan)
3. Listening
H/w: 1) Read this article about Ecorourism
2) Round-up pp. 8-9, Ex. 13, 14, 15, 16.
четвер, 21 лютого 2019 р.
Lesson 1: Intros & English forTrade Shows - Topic 1
1. Introductions:
- Teacher's intro
- You
- Your company (use the questions in the handout)
- Your product (use the questions in the handout)
2. Podcast 1 "Engaging potential customers"
Tapescript:
Kevin: Hi there! Having a good look around? Take your time. I know opening day can be pretty crazy.
Andrew: Yes, yes, pretty busy. I'm just making my first rounds here.
Kevin: No problem at all. We are "D-Pack", as you can see, a full service packaging company. I'm Kevin.
Andrew: Ok, thanks. I'd just like to have a look at someof these recycles here.
Kevin: You're interested in recycled products?
Andrew: Yeah, well, we are alloking at making our packaging greener.
Kevin: I totally understand. A lot more manufacturers are moving that way. So, environmental responsibility, - is this one of your company's core values then?
Andrew: Yeah, for sure. Very important to us. Everything, even packaging, has to send the right message. Though we can't break the bank.
Kevin: That's exactly what our big US client say. We like to put it this way: Chinese prices with European quality. And like I said we are full-service: design, manufacturing, and printing, -a complete solution.
Andrew: I see. Well, thanks, Kevin. It's definitely interesting stuff!
Kevin: Great to hear! And, listen. I really think you should talk to Jenny here about our green products. She has some ideas that might be right up your alley.
Jenny: Did I hear "green solutions"?
Andrew: Yeah, that's right.
Jenny: Well, we should definitely talk. Listen, I know it's the first day, and there's ton to look at.So, why don't we sit down tomorrow morning? Say, 10 o'clock?
Andrew: Yeah, 10 o'clock. I can do that.
Jenny: Fantastic! Here's my card. Just let me write that time down on the back. And could I get one of your cards?
Andrew: Here you go.
Jenny: Super! So,we'll talk more tomorrow.
Vocabulary
make a pitch = make an offer
prospect = prospective customer
engage a customer / engage a prospect = attract a client or potential customer
break the bank = spend too much money on smth.
be right up somebody's alley = suit smb.
recycled products
make smth. greener = make smth. more environmentally friendly
core value
send the right message = communicate the proper information
How to be approachable? (warm greetings)
How to connect with customers? (ask relevant questions)
How to make a quick pitch? (say a short and convincing memo)
How to pass a prospect off to another team-member? (introduce a customer to your colleague)
How to set-up an appointment?
Other useful phrases to be approachable:
If you have any questions, let me know. I'd be happy to help.
I'm Alex. And whatever you need, don't be afraid to ask.
There's a lot to look at. Isn't there? Please, just take your time.
Hello! And welcome! Make yourself at home.
Other useful phrases to connect with customers:
You mention working overseas. - How's that experience?
So, keeping up with technology has been a challenge. What kind of challenges have been the most difficult for you?
I hear you had a great quarter. - That's quite an achievement in this economy!
Yes. Everyone's cutting costs these days. How is this affecting you guys on a day-to-day basis?
Other useful phrases to make a pitch:
Our engines are second to none! Being the number one consumer's choice forthe last ten years proves it.
Customer loyalty is our number one priority! So, we are not happy until you are.
If it's dirty, we can clean it. No job is too big or too small.
Your message - our marketing power. And we leave the other guys in the dust.
Other useful phrases to pass a customer to a colleague:
Irene, could you please walk Den through different options?
If I may, I'm going to get Ron answer that question.
You know, Victor is really the guy to speak to about design issues.
I'm sorry, but I think Greg need to step in here. He's got the answers you are looking for.
Other useful phrases to set-up an appointment:
Why don't we go over some ideas tomorrow? Around 11:30?
Does 10 o'clock over by th coffee-stand work for you?
How's your afternoon looking? I've got samples I can show you if you've got about 30 minutes.
How about sitting down around 2:30 and getting into this a little more?
3. Tips and some resources for studying English outside of the classroom:
1) learn vocabulary with duolingo.com
2) watch movies with https://www.netflix.com
3) read fiction on a daily basis. You might find a book here: http://fobook.ru/category/intermediate/
or stop by the store of foreign literature: http://cfl.com.ua/
4) listen to English podcasts. You can find some on duolingo or at british council, e.g. https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts/series-01-episode-01
5) watch educational videos on https://www.ted.com/talks
H/w: Small talk
- Teacher's intro
- You
- Your company (use the questions in the handout)
- Your product (use the questions in the handout)
2. Podcast 1 "Engaging potential customers"
Tapescript:
Kevin: Hi there! Having a good look around? Take your time. I know opening day can be pretty crazy.
Andrew: Yes, yes, pretty busy. I'm just making my first rounds here.
Kevin: No problem at all. We are "D-Pack", as you can see, a full service packaging company. I'm Kevin.
Andrew: Ok, thanks. I'd just like to have a look at someof these recycles here.
Kevin: You're interested in recycled products?
Andrew: Yeah, well, we are alloking at making our packaging greener.
Kevin: I totally understand. A lot more manufacturers are moving that way. So, environmental responsibility, - is this one of your company's core values then?
Andrew: Yeah, for sure. Very important to us. Everything, even packaging, has to send the right message. Though we can't break the bank.
Kevin: That's exactly what our big US client say. We like to put it this way: Chinese prices with European quality. And like I said we are full-service: design, manufacturing, and printing, -a complete solution.
Andrew: I see. Well, thanks, Kevin. It's definitely interesting stuff!
Kevin: Great to hear! And, listen. I really think you should talk to Jenny here about our green products. She has some ideas that might be right up your alley.
Jenny: Did I hear "green solutions"?
Andrew: Yeah, that's right.
Jenny: Well, we should definitely talk. Listen, I know it's the first day, and there's ton to look at.So, why don't we sit down tomorrow morning? Say, 10 o'clock?
Andrew: Yeah, 10 o'clock. I can do that.
Jenny: Fantastic! Here's my card. Just let me write that time down on the back. And could I get one of your cards?
Andrew: Here you go.
Jenny: Super! So,we'll talk more tomorrow.
Vocabulary
make a pitch = make an offer
prospect = prospective customer
engage a customer / engage a prospect = attract a client or potential customer
break the bank = spend too much money on smth.
be right up somebody's alley = suit smb.
recycled products
make smth. greener = make smth. more environmentally friendly
core value
send the right message = communicate the proper information
How to be approachable? (warm greetings)
How to connect with customers? (ask relevant questions)
How to make a quick pitch? (say a short and convincing memo)
How to pass a prospect off to another team-member? (introduce a customer to your colleague)
How to set-up an appointment?
Other useful phrases to be approachable:
If you have any questions, let me know. I'd be happy to help.
I'm Alex. And whatever you need, don't be afraid to ask.
There's a lot to look at. Isn't there? Please, just take your time.
Hello! And welcome! Make yourself at home.
Other useful phrases to connect with customers:
You mention working overseas. - How's that experience?
So, keeping up with technology has been a challenge. What kind of challenges have been the most difficult for you?
I hear you had a great quarter. - That's quite an achievement in this economy!
Yes. Everyone's cutting costs these days. How is this affecting you guys on a day-to-day basis?
Other useful phrases to make a pitch:
Our engines are second to none! Being the number one consumer's choice forthe last ten years proves it.
Customer loyalty is our number one priority! So, we are not happy until you are.
If it's dirty, we can clean it. No job is too big or too small.
Your message - our marketing power. And we leave the other guys in the dust.
Other useful phrases to pass a customer to a colleague:
Irene, could you please walk Den through different options?
If I may, I'm going to get Ron answer that question.
You know, Victor is really the guy to speak to about design issues.
I'm sorry, but I think Greg need to step in here. He's got the answers you are looking for.
Other useful phrases to set-up an appointment:
Why don't we go over some ideas tomorrow? Around 11:30?
Does 10 o'clock over by th coffee-stand work for you?
How's your afternoon looking? I've got samples I can show you if you've got about 30 minutes.
How about sitting down around 2:30 and getting into this a little more?
3. Tips and some resources for studying English outside of the classroom:
1) learn vocabulary with duolingo.com
2) watch movies with https://www.netflix.com
3) read fiction on a daily basis. You might find a book here: http://fobook.ru/category/intermediate/
or stop by the store of foreign literature: http://cfl.com.ua/
4) listen to English podcasts. You can find some on duolingo or at british council, e.g. https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts/series-01-episode-01
5) watch educational videos on https://www.ted.com/talks
H/w: Small talk
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