English course
Part one
Let's do the presentation! What is your name? What is your dream job? Do you have any hobbies?
Global objectives
- communicate in basic professional English
- talk about a company, a product or a project
- understand business-related texts and audio
- present ideas clearly and confidently
Let's discuss!
About communication.
- How can you define communication?
- According to you, what is the importance of communication in compagnies?
- Who do we communicate with in a professional context?
- Would you use the same way of communication with all of them? why?
The definition of communication.
1) The Oxford English Dictionary defines communication as “the action of conveying or exchanging information and ideas.”2) Peter Little defines communication as “the process by which information is transmitted between individuals and or organizations so that an understanding response results.”
The role of communication in compagnies.
Information : About organization, rules, regulations, culture, products, market, research, decisions, vision, mission, goal etc.
Advice & Counseling: Providing guidance Order and instructions: giving directions to the employees
Suggestion: to propose an idea for consideration both upward & downward
Persuasion: is an effort to influence the mindof a person to bring about the desired change.
Education & Training.
Motivation and raising the moral of employees.
oral comprehension
Questions
1- What is the main topic of the video? 2- According to the video, what is the main reason for professionals’ lack of communication skills? 3- How many communication skills are mentioned in the video? Give two examples. 4- How can “open-mindedness” be defined? 5- In feedback, we only give positive comments and never criticize. Is this statement true? Explain your answer. 6- What does non-verbal communication refer to? 7- Is non-verbal communication used separately from verbal communication? Explain. 8- Do you use any of these communication skills consciously or unconsciously when communicating? Give an example.
grammar focus
Present simple
Form Subject + base verb (+ -s / -es with he/she/it)
Uses 1. Habits and routines I get up at 7 o’clock every day. 2. Permanent situations / general truths Water boils at 100°C. 3. Schedules and timetables (future meaning) The train leaves at 6 p.m. ⚠️ Verbs ending in -ch, -sh, -x, -s, -o → add -es (go → goes, watch → watches) ⚠️Verbs ending in consonant + y → change y → ies (study → studies)
TIME MARKERSalways /usually/often/ sometimes/ neverevery day / week / year on Mondays / at the weekend in the morning / at night
The Future
Form Subject + will + base verb
TIME MARKERStomorrow, next week, soon, later, in 2026, I think, probably
Uses 1. Predictions (what we think will happen) It will rain tomorrow. 2. Decisions made at the moment of speaking I’m tired — I’ll go to bed now. 3. Promises / offers I’ll help you. /Will you come with me?
The PAST SIMPLE
Form (regular) Subject + base verb + -ed
Uses 1. Completed actions in the past watched a movie yesterday. 2. Past habits or repeated actions (no longer true) When I was a child, I played outside every day. 3. Past facts or states The shop was open in 1990. ⚠️ Verb ending in -e: add -d (live → lived) ⚠️ Verb ending in consonant + y: change y → -ied (study → studied) ⚠️One-syllable verbs ending in consonant-vowel-consonant: double the final consonant (stop → stopped)
TIME MARKERSyesterday, last (night week, month), ago, in 1990, in May, once, this morning (if the morning is finished)
The IRREGULAR VERBS
Base verb Past simple base verb past simple be was/ were have had go went do did get got make made say said see saw take took come came know knew think thought tell told find found give gave leave left feel felt put put bring brought become became
The use of simple senses in professional communication
Present Simple Describe companies and activities. Talk about routines and responsibilities. State facts and general truths explain processes. It makes communication clear, neutral and professional. The company offers consulting services. We work with international clients.
Past SimpleTalk about completed actions. Describe past projects or results. Report previous decisions explain experience. It helps to give reports, explain what was done, evaluate performance The company launched a new product last year. We completed the project on time.
Future Simple (will)Talk about plans and intentions. Make decisions at the moment of speaking. Make promises or commitments give predictions. It shows professionalism, reliability & commitment We will contact you soon. I will send the report this afternoon.
written comprehension
Questions
1. Why is it important for businesses to understand the different types of communication?
2. How can choosing the appropriate type of communication improve clarity and effectiveness?
3. Give three examples of situations in which verbal communication is commonly used in business.
4. Why is active listening an essential part of verbal communication?
5. How is written communication defined in the text?
6. List four examples of written communication mentioned in the passage.
7. How does written communication help organize information?
8. What is visual communication, and what is its main purpose?
9. How can visual communication influence audience understanding and emotions?
10. What elements are commonly used in visual communication?
11. What is non-verbal communication?
12. Name two forms of non-verbal communication mentioned in the text.
13. How does non-verbal communication complement verbal communication?
mini case study
Team work
Task Instructions: Plan Your Communication (5–10 min): Decide: - What communication skills will you use? (e.g., active listening, clarity, politeness, assertiveness)
- What type of communication will you use? (e.g., email, short video call, chat message, presentation)
Write a Short Report / Message (10–15 min): Include: - Positive feedback for achievements
- Problems or challenges in the group (without blaming)
- Goals for the next semester
Scenario: You are a manager of a small team. The semester just finished, and you need to: Give feedback to your team about their achievements. Report problems you noticed in the group. Set goals for the next semester. Your team members have different personalities and work styles. Some are proactive, some need more guidance.
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English course
Part one
Let's do the presentation! What is your name? What is your dream job? Do you have any hobbies?
Global objectives
Let's discuss!
About communication.
The definition of communication.
1) The Oxford English Dictionary defines communication as “the action of conveying or exchanging information and ideas.”2) Peter Little defines communication as “the process by which information is transmitted between individuals and or organizations so that an understanding response results.”
The role of communication in compagnies.
Information : About organization, rules, regulations, culture, products, market, research, decisions, vision, mission, goal etc. Advice & Counseling: Providing guidance Order and instructions: giving directions to the employees Suggestion: to propose an idea for consideration both upward & downward Persuasion: is an effort to influence the mindof a person to bring about the desired change. Education & Training. Motivation and raising the moral of employees.
oral comprehension
Questions
1- What is the main topic of the video? 2- According to the video, what is the main reason for professionals’ lack of communication skills? 3- How many communication skills are mentioned in the video? Give two examples. 4- How can “open-mindedness” be defined? 5- In feedback, we only give positive comments and never criticize. Is this statement true? Explain your answer. 6- What does non-verbal communication refer to? 7- Is non-verbal communication used separately from verbal communication? Explain. 8- Do you use any of these communication skills consciously or unconsciously when communicating? Give an example.
grammar focus
Present simple
Form Subject + base verb (+ -s / -es with he/she/it)
Uses 1. Habits and routines I get up at 7 o’clock every day. 2. Permanent situations / general truths Water boils at 100°C. 3. Schedules and timetables (future meaning) The train leaves at 6 p.m. ⚠️ Verbs ending in -ch, -sh, -x, -s, -o → add -es (go → goes, watch → watches) ⚠️Verbs ending in consonant + y → change y → ies (study → studies)
TIME MARKERSalways /usually/often/ sometimes/ neverevery day / week / year on Mondays / at the weekend in the morning / at night
The Future
Form Subject + will + base verb
TIME MARKERStomorrow, next week, soon, later, in 2026, I think, probably
Uses 1. Predictions (what we think will happen) It will rain tomorrow. 2. Decisions made at the moment of speaking I’m tired — I’ll go to bed now. 3. Promises / offers I’ll help you. /Will you come with me?
The PAST SIMPLE
Form (regular) Subject + base verb + -ed
Uses 1. Completed actions in the past watched a movie yesterday. 2. Past habits or repeated actions (no longer true) When I was a child, I played outside every day. 3. Past facts or states The shop was open in 1990. ⚠️ Verb ending in -e: add -d (live → lived) ⚠️ Verb ending in consonant + y: change y → -ied (study → studied) ⚠️One-syllable verbs ending in consonant-vowel-consonant: double the final consonant (stop → stopped)
TIME MARKERSyesterday, last (night week, month), ago, in 1990, in May, once, this morning (if the morning is finished)
The IRREGULAR VERBS
Base verb Past simple base verb past simple be was/ were have had go went do did get got make made say said see saw take took come came know knew think thought tell told find found give gave leave left feel felt put put bring brought become became
The use of simple senses in professional communication
Present Simple Describe companies and activities. Talk about routines and responsibilities. State facts and general truths explain processes. It makes communication clear, neutral and professional. The company offers consulting services. We work with international clients.
Past SimpleTalk about completed actions. Describe past projects or results. Report previous decisions explain experience. It helps to give reports, explain what was done, evaluate performance The company launched a new product last year. We completed the project on time.
Future Simple (will)Talk about plans and intentions. Make decisions at the moment of speaking. Make promises or commitments give predictions. It shows professionalism, reliability & commitment We will contact you soon. I will send the report this afternoon.
written comprehension
Questions
1. Why is it important for businesses to understand the different types of communication? 2. How can choosing the appropriate type of communication improve clarity and effectiveness? 3. Give three examples of situations in which verbal communication is commonly used in business. 4. Why is active listening an essential part of verbal communication? 5. How is written communication defined in the text? 6. List four examples of written communication mentioned in the passage. 7. How does written communication help organize information? 8. What is visual communication, and what is its main purpose? 9. How can visual communication influence audience understanding and emotions? 10. What elements are commonly used in visual communication? 11. What is non-verbal communication? 12. Name two forms of non-verbal communication mentioned in the text. 13. How does non-verbal communication complement verbal communication?
mini case study
Team work
Task Instructions: Plan Your Communication (5–10 min): Decide:- Positive feedback for achievements
- Problems or challenges in the group (without blaming)
- Goals for the next semester
- What communication skills will you use? (e.g., active listening, clarity, politeness, assertiveness)
- What type of communication will you use? (e.g., email, short video call, chat message, presentation)
Write a Short Report / Message (10–15 min): Include:Scenario: You are a manager of a small team. The semester just finished, and you need to: Give feedback to your team about their achievements. Report problems you noticed in the group. Set goals for the next semester. Your team members have different personalities and work styles. Some are proactive, some need more guidance.