🎯 Goal: Improve your listening and learn practical tips for speaking confidently in front of others. 🎥 Task: Watch this short TED video: (It’s one of the most popular talks about how to make your voice and message powerful and engaging.) 📝 While Listening: Take notes about these points 👇 1. What are the main things that make people not want to listen? 2. What techniques does the speaker recommend for being more engaging? 3. What role does tone, pace, and silence play in presentations? 4. What’s the speaker’s advice about authenticity and connection? 5. Which of his ideas do you think would help you the most in your next presentation? 💬 After Listening – Discussion Questions: 1. Which part of Julian Treasure’s advice do you agree with the most? Why? 2. Do you think your voice or your words matter more in a presentation? 3. Have you ever listened to a great speaker? What made them memorable? 4. What’s one thing you’d like to change or improve about your own presentation style? ✨ Pro Tip: Try watching the video twice — 🔹 first, for general understanding 🔹 second, to catch key phrases and techniques you can actually use next time you present! 🎙️

🎯 Goal: Improve your listening skills while learning how to build meaningful professional relationships. 🎥 Task: Watch or listen to this short video from TED: (It’s about how to connect and build real relationships in professional settings.) 📝 While Listening: Take notes about these points 👇 1. What are the speaker’s main tips for making a good impression when networking? 2. What mistakes do people usually make when trying to connect? 3. How does body language affect professional relationships? 4. What does the speaker say about authenticity in networking? 5. Which example or story in the video did you find most interesting? Why? 💬 After Listening – Discussion Questions: Share your thoughts in the comments 💭 1. Do you find networking easy or difficult? Why? 2. Have you ever made a useful professional connection through small talk or an event? Tell us about it! 3. What’s one thing you learned from the video that you’ll try next time you meet someone new at work? ✨ Bonus Tip: Try listening twice — once for the general idea and once for details. You’ll be surprised how much more you catch the second time! 👂

Let’s practice how to start and continue a friendly small talk at work! Watch this short video lesson carefully and get ready to join the discussion. 👇 ✨ Vocabulary to Notice: • approach • engage • maintain • avoid • connection 🔎 Comprehension Questions: 1️⃣ What are two phrases or expressions for small talk at work mentioned in the video? 2️⃣ Why is small talk important in the workplace, according to the speaker? 💡 Discussion Questions: 💬 1. In your workplace or university, what are good topics to start a small talk conversation? 💬 2. What topics would you avoid when doing small talk at work and why? 💬 3. How confident do you feel about starting a small talk in English? What could help you improve? 🎯 Your Task: Watch the video, answer the questions, and share your thoughts in the comments! Let’s practice real-life English together and get more confident at work! 🌍🔥

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. 🌍✨

Today’s listening practice takes you inside a real office conversation between an employee and their boss. Listen carefully to how they discuss a work-related issue, share opinions, and find a polite and professional solution. ✨ Vocabulary to Notice: promotion • request • permission • polite • professional • responsibility 🔎 Comprehension Questions: 1. What issue or request does the employee talk about with the boss? 2. How does the boss respond at first? 3. What reasons or explanations are given by the employee or the boss? 4. What solution or next step do they agree on? 5. What language or tone makes the conversation sound polite and respectful? 💡 Critical Thinking Challenge: - If you were the employee, how would you handle this situation? - What would you say differently if your boss didn’t agree with your request? - Which polite phrases from the video could you use in your own work or study life? 💬 Your Turn: Write your answers and reflections in the comments. Let’s practice how to communicate confidently and professionally at work! 🌍🔥