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Let’s get down to the business! 1

Viewing: Job division in a meeting ……….……………………………………………………..….. 2

Language Focus 1: Useful expression for requesting & offering ………….…………… 4

Vocabulary 1: Signal words ……………………………………………………………………………… 6

Writing: Dialogue of offering & requesting ….………………………………………………….. 7

Reading: Extended formal business conversation ..…………………………………………. 9

Language Focus 2: Expressions of hesitation, confirmation, redirecting &
exchanging subject …………………………………………………………………………………….…… 12
Vocabulary 2: Idiomatic expression for business conversation …………………..……. 14

Speaking: Business conversation act-out …………………………………………………………. 16

Glad we’re on the same page! 19

Vocabulary 1: Idiomatic expression for negotiation ………………………………………… 20

Viewing: One of the best negotiations ………………………………………………………..….. 21

Language Focus 1: Useful expression for negotiation ……………………………………… 23

Speaking: negotiation act-out …………………………………………………………………………. 26

Reading: Minutes of Negotiation Meeting ………………………………………………………. 28

Language Focus 2: Stating issues, agendas, actions, and responses ……………….. 30

Vocabulary 2: Key terms on Negotiation …………………………………………………………. 32

Writing: Negotiation Report ……..…………………………………………………………………….. 33

Please, drop me a line. 43

Reading: Business letter ………………………….………………………………………………………. 44

Language Focus 1: Useful expression in Business Letter …..……………………………… 45

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