BUSINESS ENGLISH LESSON 2

SOLVING PROBLEMS / РЕШЕНИЕ ПРОБЛЕМ

1 Two friends meet and talk about someone's new job. Follow their conversation and answer the questions.

aWhat is the relationship between Eddie (the man) and Fiona (the person with the new job)?

b How does Eddie feel about the new job?

2 Complete the dialogue using the questions in the box.

· Does it involve long hours?

· Does it mean a lot of travelling?

· Does she enjoy it?

· Does she have to work weekends?

· How much holiday does she get?

· What does it involve?

· What's she doing?

WHAT'S IN A JOB?

A Hi, Eddie. How are you?

BOh hello. Jennie. I'm fine. And you?

A Fine, thanks. How's Fiona?

BOh, she's okay. She's got a new job.

A Really, that's good.

BWell, yes. I suppose so, but I'm worried she's w orking too hard.

A Oh dear, a)Does it involve long hours? _..

BOfficially 40 hours, but she often works late. We don't see her at home much.

A b) …________________________________

BIt's the same company - you know - educational software - but she's now Regional Marketing Manager for western Europe.

A Sounds impressive, c) ____________________

BApart from being in charge of the sales reps, she's also involvedin new product development and the whole marketing strategy of the company.

A d) __________________

BIt seems to. At least a couple of trips a month.

A I see.

B I don't mind that. It's the weekends that cause problems,

A e) _____________________________

B Not every weekend, but we can never make plans.

A Oh dear, f) ____________________________

B It's not bad. Three weeks a year. But that's a long way off.

A You're being a bit negative, g) _______________________________

B It's hard work, but I think she enjoys the challenge.

A But you'renot very happy.

B I'm happy for her. The money's good, and it's great for her career, but there is a downside.

A: Well, it's always difficult at the beginning. Anyway, give her my regards. Why don't we go for a drink

sometime?

B Okay, I will, and yes. I'd like that.

3 Work with partner. Ask questions as in 2 to complete your chart.

4 Ask your partner similar questions about their job or the job of someone they know.

5. Complete the list of possible telephone frustrations using verbs in the box.

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