contract language This worksheet goes over a contract and the language used in a contract. The vocabulary it goes over are words like null and void, on behalf of, hereinafter, heretofore, fulfill, etc. There is also a review of the "ed" pronunciation in regular verbs in past. At the end, there is a small speaking section with questions. Learning English | BBC World Service BBC Learning English | Pronunciation Tips Business Collocations lesson + video This is a two-page video worksheet for students doing a Business English course. Before viewing the students are asked to describe the screenshot and comment on the heading in order to predict the issue the video tackles. The teacher can also encourage the students to discuss the Glossary items putting emphasis on phrasal verbs and terms. Finally, the students read the questions. After viewing the video the students answer the questions and enact an interview with the owners of the company using the prompts.
Set up as a sole trader If you’re a sole trader, you run your own business as an individual and are self-employed. You can keep all your business’s profits after you’ve paid tax on them. You’re personally responsible for any losses your business makes. You must also follow certain rules on running and naming your business. Check what counts as self-employed if you’re not sure about your status. How to register To set up as a sole trader, you need to register for Self Assessment and file a tax return every year. Your responsibilities You’ll need to: keep records of your business’s sales and expenses send a Self Assessment tax return every year pay Income Tax on your profits and Class 2 and Class 4 National Insurance - use HMRC’s calculator to help you budget for this You’ll need to apply for a National Insurance number if you’re moving to the UK to set up a business. You must register for VAT if your turnover is over £85,000. Working in construction industry Naming your business Business names Sole trader names must not:
Business meeting vocabulary This worksheet goes over vocabulary used in business meetings such as absent, accomplish, collaborate, deadline, mandatory, etc. It also has some helpful phrases that students may use in their meetings. There is also an example dialogue of a meeting at the end. BBC Learning English | Pronunciation Tips Never Say This In A Salary Negotiation Help with moving from benefits to work You may be able to get New Enterprise Allowance to help you: start your own business develop your business, if you’re already self-employed Starting your own business You could get mentoring and a grant to help you start your own business through New Enterprise Allowance. You may be eligible if you’re over 18 and either: you or your partner get Universal Credit, Jobseeker’s Allowance or Employment and Support Allowance you get Income Support and you’re a lone parent, sick or disabled What you’ll get You’ll get a mentor who’ll give you advice and support to help you set up your business and start to trade. Once you’ve made a business plan that your mentor has approved, you: may get a weekly allowance worth up to £1,274 over 26 weeks can apply for a loan to help with start-up costs How to get New Enterprise Allowance Talk to your Jobcentre Plus work coach. Developing your business If you’re self-employed and getting Universal Credit, you may be able to:
Recursos Adicionales | EBA101x Pronunciation Pronunciation Tips – British English (BBC) Pronunciation tips from the BBC Learning English service, covering the sounds of English and features of English. This resource also includes interactive quizzes and 3 BBC radio programs. American English Pronunciation Guide A website created to help people improve their American English pronunciation. More Online Resources Suggestions Go to the iLANG site to see more online resources suggestions. Public Speaking English in Speech A site hosted by RTHK featuring 9 speeches selected by local writer and columnist Tao Jie. American Rhetoric A great resource featuring the important speeches of America in the 20th and 21st century, with audio in mp3 and transcript in pdf. Vocabulary Learning Strategies 10 best vocabulary learning tips 10 practical suggestions for learning English words. Strategies for learning vocabulary A leaflet from Language Commons, HKUST, that offers practical strategies for learning vocabulary. Words to Learn Oxford 3000
8 Handy Phrases to Use When Negotiating Your Salary Every job search, resume writing session and job interview will culminate in an important conversation – a conversation that will impact you, your wallet and your goals for the future. Yes, we are talking about the conversation with your hiring manager about your salary. Whether you’re born with the gift of the gab or an introvert who finds it difficult to get your point across especially to relative strangers, these useful phrases will come in handy for your salary negotiation process. Once you’ve done your research on the industry rate for your job, from online and offline resources, decide on a salary range that you’ll be happy with receiving. Once the salary negotiation – either on the phone or in person – gets started, simply keep the conversation relaxed and have the following handy phrases ready: 1. If the employer or hirer isn’t willing to tell you the salary that they’re offering, simply ask the above to start the ball rolling. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
English for Doing Business in Asia – Speaking The use of English for doing business in multinational settings is a fact of life for many business people. As Asian economies expand and become more involved in the global economy, a lingua franca – a language used to communicate among groups of people who do not share a mother tongue – is needed to exchange information. This course has two goals. The first is to introduce non-native speakers of English to methods for developing spoken English language and communication skills for doing business in Asia. This course is part of a series developed by the same instructors.