Business1-unit1

​In this lesson, you will go over important language related to:

• Your role within the company

• The various departments in your organization

• How you use English in the workplace

• Discussing teamwork

You will be using the Simple Present tense.

1. ​What is your job title, and what are your primary responsibilities?

2. How long have you been working in this role?

3. What skills are most important for your job?

4. How does your role contribute to the success of the company?

5. What do you enjoy most about your job?

1. ​What are the leading departments in your company, and what do they do?

2. Which departments do you work with the most?

3. How does your department collaborate with others?

4. What challenges arise when working with different departments?

1. ​How often do you use English in your job?

2. What are the most common tasks you perform in English?

3. Do you find it challenging to communicate in English at work? Why or why not?

4. What strategies do you use to improve your English skills at work?

1. ​Job Title

2. Industry

3. Finance & Accounting

4. Experience

5. Work Together

6. Daily task

7. Revenue & Sales

8. Purchase

9. Work process

10. Department

11. Human Resources (HR)

12. Commute

Open Ended

Apply the words below in the context of your job. Make sure to write a complete sentence:
Job Title

Open Ended

Apply the words below in the context of your job. Make sure to write a complete sentence:
Industry

Open Ended

Apply the words below in the context of your job. Make sure to write a complete sentence:
Finance and Accounting

Open Ended

Apply the words below in the context of your job. Make sure to write a complete sentence:
Experience

Open Ended

Apply the words below in the context of your job. Make sure to write a complete sentence:
Work Together

Open Ended

Apply the words below in the context of your job. Make sure to write a complete sentence:
Sales and Revenue

Open Ended

Apply the words below in the context of your job. Make sure to write a complete sentence:
Daily task

Open Ended

Apply the words below in the context of your job. Make sure to write a complete sentence:
Purchase

Open Ended

Apply the words below in the context of your job. Make sure to write a complete sentence:
Work process

Open Ended

Apply the words below in the context of your job. Make sure to write a complete sentence:
Department

Open Ended

Apply the words below in the context of your job. Make sure to write a complete sentence:
Human resources (HR)

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Apply the words below in the context of your job. Make sure to write a complete sentence:
Commute

1. ​Which department are you part of?

2. Is there an HR department in your company?

3. How many departments are there in your company?

4. What is your role at work?

5. How many years of experience do you have in your industry?

6. Do you enjoy working in a team?

1. ​What are the pros and cons of working in a team?

2. Do you lead or oversee a team of people?

3. How much time do you spend commuting to work?

4. How many departments do you work with?

Roleplay and practice the conversation between Anna and John.

Anna: Hey John, what’s your role here?

John: I’m the Marketing Manager. I handle campaigns and lead the team.

Anna: How long have you been in this role?

John: Three years now.

Anna: How often do you use English at work?

John: A lot, especially for meetings and emails.

Anna: What departments do you work with most?

John: Sales and Product mostly.

Anna: What makes a good team?

John: Good communication and trust.

Anna: Thanks for sharing, John!

John: Anytime, Anna!

Open Ended

Using the vocabulary provided in the documentary script, describe how various departments within a company collaborate to achieve business success. In your response, explain the importance of job roles, daily tasks, the work process, and the role of teamwork. Be sure to include at least five vocabulary words from the list.

Simple Present Tense Explanation in a Business English Context

The Simple Present Tense is used to describe:

• General truths or facts

• Regular habits or daily routines

• Permanent roles or long-term situations

In a business or professional setting, we often use the simple present to talk about job roles, daily tasks, departments, and how people work together.

Structure:

Affirmative:

Subject + base verb (+ s or es for he/she/it)

e.g., She works in Finance.

Negative:

Subject + do/does + not + base verb

e.g., They do not commute by train.

Question:

Do/Does + subject + base verb

e.g., Does he manage the team?

Examples Using Workplace Vocabulary:

1. She holds the job title of Human Resources Manager.(Describes a permanent role—fact)

2. We work together on most projects.

   (Describes regular teamwork—routine)

3. The Finance and Accounting department tracks revenue and sales.

   (General fact about a department's responsibility)

4. He commutes to the office by bus every day.

   (Describes a daily habit)

5. Our company belongs to the technology industry.

   (Fact about the company)

6. I complete my daily tasks before the afternoon meetings.

   (Describes routine tasks)

Multiple Choice

What does a "job title" describe?

• The name of a company

• The department someone works in

• A person's position and role in the company

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of an industry?

• Finance

• Manager

• Employee

Multiple Choice

What is the main focus of the Finance and Accounting department?

• Creating advertisements

• Hiring new employees

• Managing money and financial records

Multiple Choice

What does “experience” refer to in a professional setting?

• The location of your office

• How long someone has worked or trained in a job or field

• The number of coworkers you have

Multiple Choice

What does it mean to “work together”?

• Compete with your coworkers

• Complete tasks individually

• Collaborate and help each other to reach goals

Multiple Choice

What are “daily tasks”?

• One-time projects

• Monthly meetings

• The regular duties done each day at work

Multiple Choice

What is revenue?

• The number of employees in a company

• The cost of commuting

• The total money earned by a company

Multiple Choice

What does “purchase” mean in a business context?

• A company’s hiring process

• Traveling to work

• Buying a product or service

Multiple Choice

What is a “work process”?

• A list of company rules

• The order of steps taken to complete a task or project

• The number of departments in a company

Multiple Choice

What is Human Resources responsible for?

• Handling product sales

• Managing employee hiring, benefits, and support

• Organizing company events only

Open Ended

Use the example in the image to write about yourself.

Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank:
The Human Resources department ______ (manage) employee training and hiring.

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct sentence:

• He work in the finance department.

• He works in the finance department.

Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank:
We usually ______ (start) our daily tasks at 9 a.m.

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct verb form:
Sales and Marketing ______ (generate) revenue for the company.

• generates

• generate

Fill in the Blank

Correct the error:
She go to work by train every morning.

Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank:
I ______ (not/handle) purchases directly. That’s the logistics team’s job.

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct question form:

• Do she work in accounting?

• Does she work in accounting?

Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank:
The IT department ______ (support) the entire company with technology needs.

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct sentence:

• They doesn’t commute by car.

• They don’t commute by car.

Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank with the correct verb form:
Our team ______ (work) together to complete projects successfully.