Here are 10 super useful words and expressions you can use when giving a presentation 👇 1. Audience = the people who listen to your presentation 2. Topic = the subject of your presentation 3. Slide = a page in your PowerPoint or Google Slides 4. Visuals = pictures, charts, or videos that support your talk 5. Main point = the most important idea you want to explain 6. Eye contact = looking at your audience while speaking 7. Body language = using gestures and posture to communicate 8. To engage = to make your audience interested and involved 9. To summarize = to repeat the main points at the end 10. Q&A session = a time when people ask you questions after your talk 📝 Task: Write a short paragraph (5–6 sentences) describing your last or next presentation. Use at least 3 of the words above and 1 phrasal verb (like go over, point out, look at). 📌 Example: Last month, I gave a presentation about teamwork. I used simple slides and clear visuals to explain my main points. I tried to engage the audience by asking questions. At the end, I summarized the key ideas and had a short Q&A session. It was a great experience, and I can’t wait to give my next one! ✨ Tip: Confidence doesn’t come from being perfect, it comes from being prepared and clear! 💪

Here are 10 super useful words and expressions you can use when meeting people and building professional relationships 👇 1. Break the ice = start a friendly conversation to make people feel comfortable 2. Make a connection = build a relationship with someone new 3. Elevator pitch = a short introduction about yourself or your work 4. Follow up = contact someone again after meeting them 5. Common ground = shared interests or experiences between people 6. Build rapport = create a friendly and trusting relationship 7. Mutual benefit = something that helps both sides 8. First impression = the opinion someone forms about you the first time they meet you 9. Networking event = a social or professional gathering to meet people from your field 10. Expand your network = grow your group of professional contacts 📝 Task: Write a short story (5–6 sentences) about meeting someone at a networking event or workplace. Use at least 3 of these words and 1 expression naturally in your story. 💬 ✨ Real relationships start with real conversations — not just business cards! 💼

🎯 Goal: Practice writing a short networking message. 📩 Your task: Write a short paragraph (3–5 sentences) introducing yourself to a new contact at a networking event or on LinkedIn. 💡 Include: - Who you are - What you do - Something you have in common - A friendly closing line

🗣️ Today’s Discussion: Let’s Master Small Talk at Work! Small talk is the key to building good relationships at work — it helps you sound friendly, confident, and easy to talk to. 🌤️☕ But… not every topic works at the office! Let’s see how to do it right. 👇 💡 ✅ Good Small Talk Topics Use these anytime — they’re friendly, safe, and easy to continue: - The weekend or holidays 🌅 - Coffee or lunch break ☕ - Weather or traffic 🌦️ - New projects or tasks 💼 - Hobbies, travel, food 🍝 💬 Useful Phrases: - “How’s your day going?” - “Busy morning?” - “Did you do anything fun over the weekend?” - “That sounds interesting!” - “Anyway, I’ll let you get back to work.” ⚠️ 🚫 Small Talk Mistakes to Avoid Sometimes we say the wrong thing without noticing 😅 Here’s what to stay away from: - ❌ Asking personal questions (e.g. “Are you married?”) - ❌ Complaining about work (“This job sucks”) - ❌ Talking too long or interrupting others - ❌ Discussing politics, religion, or money ✅ Instead, keep it short, light, and positive! 🧠 The goal of small talk is to connect — not to impress. 💬 Discussion Time! 1️⃣ What’s your favorite topic for small talk at work? 2️⃣ What’s one “mistake” you think people often make? 3️⃣ Have you ever had an awkward small talk moment? What happened? 😅 🎯 Mini Challenge: Write a short dialogue (3–4 lines) showing: - a bad small talk ❌ - and a better version ✅ Example: ❌ A: You look tired today. Didn’t sleep? B: Uh… yeah, thanks 😐 ✅ A: Morning! Long week so far? B: Definitely! Can’t wait for the weekend.

Today’s video shows a real-life business negotiation between two professionals discussing the terms of a deal. Listen carefully to how they make offers, respond to counteroffers, and reach an agreement politely and clearly. ✨ Vocabulary to Notice: • counteroffer • terms • agreement • compromise • deal • negotiate 🔎 Comprehension Question: 1️⃣ What are the two people trying to negotiate in this conversation? 💡 Critical Thinking Questions: 2️⃣ What negotiation strategies did you notice in the video? (e.g., being polite, suggesting alternatives, offering compromises) 3️⃣ If you were one of them, what would you do differently to get a better deal? 💬 Share your thoughts and answers in the comments! Let’s practice real-life business English together. 🌍✨