Curriculum
Fluent at Work — Business English (B1)
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Module 1: Meetings
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Overview & Goals
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Reading — A Common LanguagePreview
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Quiz — Reading
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Quick Vocabulary — MeetingsPreview
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Grammar — Past Simple vs Present PerfectPreview
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G1 — Past Simple or Present Perfect
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G2 — Past Simple or Present Perfect
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G3 — Past Simple or Present Perfect
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G4 — Past Simple or Present Perfect (fill-in-the-blank)
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Podcast — Better Conversations at WorkPreview
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Quiz — Podcast
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Grammar — Reported SpeechPreview
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G1 — Reported Speech
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G2 — Reported Speech
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G3 — Reported Speech
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G4 — Reported Speech (fill-in-the-blank)
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Useful Language — Proposing & DisagreeingPreview
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Writing Practice: Meeting Follow-Up Notes
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Grammar — Question TagsPreview
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G1 — Question Tags
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G2 — Question Tags
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G3 — Question Tags
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G4 — Question Tags (fill-in-the-blank)
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Roleplay — MeetingPreview
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Unit Review — Revision NotesPreview
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Final Quiz — Meetings
Module 2: Small Talk & Networking
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Module 3: Email
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Module 4: Presentations
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Module 5: Negotiation
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Module 6: Feedback
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Module 7: Calls & Video Meetings
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Module 8: Reports & Proposals
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Final Assessment & Certificate
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Text lesson
Quick Vocabulary — Meetings
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jargon
special or technical words used by a particular group that are hard for outsiders to understand
“Try to avoid jargon when you talk to clients from other teams.”
fluent
able to speak a language smoothly, accurately and naturally
“She is fluent in three languages.”
a fluent fool
someone who speaks a language well but doesn’t understand the culture behind it
“Don’t be a fluent fool — learn the culture, not just the words.”
(cultural) awareness
knowledge or understanding of something, here the cultural context
“Cultural awareness helps you avoid misunderstandings in meetings.”
proficiency
a high level of skill or ability in using a language
“The job requires a high level of proficiency in English.”
a lifeline
something essential that connects a person to opportunities they wouldn’t otherwise have
“For many graduates, English is a lifeline to international careers.”
offshore
moved to another country, usually to reduce costs
“The company moved part of its production offshore to cut costs.”
a labor pool
the available workers in a particular place, seen as a group
“The city has a large labor pool of skilled engineers.”