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English at Work 20 – Considering Options
Duration: 16 minutes
Synopsis

English at Work 20 – Considering Options is an entertaining course that explains how to discuss various options and improve your conversation skills using subordinating conjunctions. The course covers grammar, idioms, vocabulary and pronunciation and is ideal for workplace learners who already have basic skills in English. It promotes communication and language competence by building the desire and motivation to learn and the confidence to try. Confidence in learning and using English leads to successful communication.

English at Work 20 – Considering Options is part of the Cutting Edge English at Work Series which features great characters in amusing situations with fun storylines. It optimizes learner engagement in real conversations, with practical activities that are immediately applicable in the workplace, and in everyday life. The learning approach is founded on proven language learning principles presented in an innovative and effective style.

Key Learning Points
  • Build confidence and have fun learning and speaking English as it is really spoken
  • Learn language functions - Considering Options - Personal issues; Work issues; Negotiating; conflicting options; Positive thinking
  • Master simple grammar lessons – Subordinating Conjunctions - however; otherwise; unless; although; before/after; even if/even though; while; so that
  • Master everyday idioms – The soft option; Plan B; Between a rock and a hard place; Catch 22; A win-win situation; Jump the gun
  • Build vocabulary – pros and cons; ruthless; benefit; assumed; prematurely; slacker; Zen-like; piece/peace; peace offering; peace-maker
  • Learn and practice pronunciation – Stressing Syllables - together; decision; options; otherwise, accomplished; bonus; beverage
Package Description

Video, PDF of Leader's Guide with activities, scripts, discussion questions, Certificates and PowerPoint Slides.

Recommended Audiences
  • English/ESL learners
Distributed in the following format(s)
  • DVD
  • Stream
Available in the following language(s)
  • English
Media Type
 Video Recording
Presentation Style
  • Interactive
  • Comedy
  • Drama
STOCK CODE
EAW20
ISBN
9781921910708
Published
Melbourne, Australia
Filming location
Los Angeles, USA
Release year
2013
Copyright owner
Seven Dimensions
Publisher
Seven Dimensions