Home task:

1. Letters, telexes and memos: Do ex. 1.2.

2. Letter Writing:

• Review the vocabulary on pp. 15 – 18. Get ready for a test.

• Do ex. 1, 3 on pp. 20 – 23.

3. Telephoning:

• Learn new words and expressions.

• Do ex. 3.3., 3.4., 3.10.

4. Conversation practice:

1. Learn the vocabulary of Unit 2. Arrivals.of Video Conference.

2. Be ready to act out dialogues on the following situations:

• Meeting a person at the airport/railway station.

• Checking in at the hotel.

Lesson 5

Lesson Plan:

1. Letters, telexes and memos (from International Business English, unit 2 (2.2.B, 2.5. A))

   1. Joining sentences

1. Ideas in writing can be connected in three different ways:

1. By using a conjunction:

Time: and, before, after, while, when

Reason, cause or consequence: and, because, so that, so … that,

such a …that

Contrast: but, although

I called her back so that I could confirm one or two details.

The consignment was delivered while we were very busy.

The goods were repacked so quickly that we had no time to inspect them.

2. By using a linking adverbial phrase (often starting a new sentence):

Time: Before that, after that, and then, during this time

Reason, cause or consequence: because of this, this is why, as a result, consequently

Contrast: nevertheless, however

I wanted to confirm one or two details. That is why I called her back.

The consignment was delivered on Friday. During this time we were very busy.

The goods were repacked at once. Consequently there was no time to inspect them.

3. By using a preposition:

Time: before, after, during

Reason, cause or consequence: because of, due to

Contrast: in spite of

I called her back because of the need to confirm one or two details.

The consignment was delivered during a very busy time.

Due to our prompt repacking procedure, the goods were not inspected.

2. Join the two halves of these sentences so that they make good sense. The first is done for you as an example.

I never sign a letter although a phone call is quicker.

I often prefer to write after I have checked out stock position.

I usually telephone before I have read it through.

Please check my in-tray in order to save time.

I shall be able to confirm this because we do not have sufficient stocks.

I shall be able to confirm this until we have checked our stock positions.

We cannot confirm the order while I am away at the conference.

Please reply at once so that we can order the supplies we need.

Please reply as soon as possible when I have consulted our works manager.

2. The right address

Listen to the recording and address each envelope correctly. (Later, you can check your answers in File 3)