Mr Steve gives us some great advice on how to prepare for an interview in English. He tells us the things to do and the things not to do.

This video provides some simple phrases that you can use when you are negotiating in English.

Have you ever…?

Ever means from the time you were born until now.  Except for rare exceptions, it can only be used in questions and to answers with a no.

It is used with have or had + a past participle.

Example:

• Have you ever eaten a frog?
• Has she ever gone to Australia?

When you answer the question, a yes answer will use have/has + past participle.

• Have you ever seen a whale?

Answer:

• Yes, I have seen a whale.  or  Yes, I have.

If you answer the question with a no, you will need to use

• haven’t /hasn’t + ever + past participle or
• have /has + never + past participle

(both of these have the same meaning)

Example:

• Have you ever seen a whale?

Answer:

• No, I haven’t ever seen a whale.  or
• No, I’ve never seen a whale.  or
• No, I haven’t.

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Presentation Transcript

Effective Presentation Openings :Effective Presentation Openings By Paul Marks www.esllearningpod.com

Formal Openings :Formal Openings

Formal Openings :Formal Openings Step 1: Greet the Audience Good morning everyone. As you know, my name’s Paul Marks and I’m speaking to you today as a trainer from ESLLEARNINGPOD.COM. Thank you very much for giving me the opportunity to present to you today, I hope that you find this presentation interesting/ helpful/ useful. Okay. Let’s get started.

Formal Openings :Formal Openings 3 Step 2: State the Topic Today I’d like to present (a solution to…) What I’d like to do this morning is talk to you about (the findings of the survey we conducted about…) The subject of my presentation is (developing today’s leaders fortomorrow’s growth)

Slide 5:Step 3: Give the Outline There are three main parts to my presentation. To begin with, … Following that, … And, last but not least, … The subject will be looked at under the following headings: Firstly, … Secondly, … And finally, …

Slide 6:Step 4: Say How Long You Will Take This will be brief; it should only last 15 minutes. I will only take 30 minutes of your time. The presentation will take about two hours but there’ll be a 20 minute break in the middle.

Slide 7:Step 5: When You’ll Take Questions There will be time at the end for questions and comments. Please save any questions for the end of the talk. If you have any questions, please feel free to interrupt. Please feel free to ask questions as we go along.

Next… :Next… Advanced Opening Techniques Thanks for listening www.esllearningpod.com

This video has a great lesson on taking messages! Enjoy

The following phrases are polite ways to make requests. Try them out!

Would you . . .
Example: “Would you take me to work?”

Could you . . .
Example: “Could you take me to the shops?”

Could you help me…?
Example: “Could you help me put the bags in the car?”

Would you please . . .
Example: “Would you please show me the way to the fishing park?”

Could you possibly . . .
Example: “Could you possibly lend me 10 dollars?”

Would you mind . . .
Example: “Would you mind if I come with you?”

Could you do me a favor?
You do not need to add anything to this sentence.

Check out our tips for preparing a meeting. Before you go into a meeting go through this checklist of questions to make sure that you have not left anything out.

Preparation

* Have the participants been informed of: date, place, time agenda, objectives, specific preparation and documentation?

Purpose

* Does everyone in the meeting understand the purpose of the meeting?
* Are the objectives of the meeting clear?
* Does everyone understand the scope of the meeting?

Procedure

* Has the procedure been decided?
* Has the agenda been agreed and understood?
* Are the time limits clear?

Roles
* Does everyone understand the role in the meeting?
* Is there a chairperson?
* Is there a minute taker?

Communication

* Does everyone in the meeting get a chance to speak?
* Is there a clear direction to the meeting?
* Do the participants understand each other?
* Is the meeting positive?

There will be a pod cast on this subject coming soon. Please remember to check out all of our podcasts at www.esllearningpod.com

Opening a meeting:

-    Let’s start.
-    Let’s begin.

Welcoming

-    We’re very pleased to welcome…
-    I’d like to start by welcoming ….

Stating the objective

-    Our aim today is …
-    The purpose of our meeting today is…

First item

-    …(name of person in the group), would you like to start.
-    First we need to discuss ……….

Giving your opinion

-    I think….
-    In my opinion …
-    I believe …

Agreeing

-    Yes, I agree…
-    Yes, I think you are right.
-    I’m 100% behind you.
-    I entirely agree with you.

Limited agreement
-    I agree but …
-    Yes I think it is a good idea but….

Disagreeing

-    I’m sorry I disagree with that…
-    No, I don’t think we should do that.
-    No, I don’t agree with you on that.

Respond neutrally

-    OK.
-    All right.
-    I see your point.
-    I understand.

Moving on

-    OK, so let’s go on to the next point
-    OK, so let’s move on.
-    I think it is time to move on to the next point on the agenda.

Completing the agenda

-    I think that is about everything covered
-    Is there any other business
-    Is there anything more to discuss

Summarizing

-    Before we close, let’s summarize the main points.
-    Shall I go over the main points

Clarifying

-    Could you explain that a little more?
-    Could you clarify …?

Closing the meeting

-    Ok, let’s stop there.
-    I’m afraid we have to finish there.
-    Let’s call it a day.