Unit 1: Working Day
The basics: learn to describe your job, your routines, and how to organize your schedule.
Core Theory: The Present Simple Tense
Think of the Present Simple as a snapshot of your normal life. We use it to talk about facts (things that are always true, like *I am a student*) and routines (actions you do regularly, like *I study every day*).
- The 's' Rule: This is the most important one. When talking about He, She, It, the verb gets an -s at the end in affirmative sentences. Ex: *I work, but my friend works.*
- The Helpers 'Do' and 'Don't': To make negatives or questions about routines (with I, you, we, they), we use do and don't. Ex: *I don't work on Sundays. Do you work here?*
- The Helpers 'Does' and 'Doesn't': These are the versions for He, She, It. When you use them, the main verb loses its 's'! The helper does the work. Ex: *He doesn't work on Sundays. Does he work here?*
Frequency of Daily Tasks
Key Grammar Summary
Facts & Routines: *She **writes** reports.*
Questions: *What **do** you **do**?* / ***Does** your office **have** a gym?*
Useful Phrases: Scheduling Meetings
- *Are you available on Monday?*
- *How about 3 p.m.?*
- *Sorry, I'm busy then.*
- *Yes, that's fine.*
Test Yourself! (Unit 1)
1. My manager often (travel).
2. you have meetings?
3. We usually (start) work at 9.
4. She (not write) reports.
5. What time (do) they finish?
6. He rarely (go) to the office.
7. I an IT Specialist.
8. (be) they managers?
9. My colleague (answer) the phone.
10. You (not process) orders.
Your Score: 0 / 10
Unit 2: Doing Business
From placing an order to making an agreement. Master the language of commercial transactions.
Core Theory
- Countable vs. Uncountable: Ask yourself: can I put a number in front of it? Can you say "two waters"? No, you say "two bottles of water". 'Water' is uncountable (liquids, ideas, materials). 'Bottle' is countable. For plural countables, use many. For uncountables, use much.
- There is / There are: Used to say something exists. There is is for one thing or something uncountable (*There is a problem. There is some water.*). There are is for several countable things (*There are two problems.*).
- Can / Can't: Shows possibility or ability. It's a "modal" verb, which makes it easy: it's the same for all subjects (*I can, you can, he can...*) and the next verb is in its base form. *He can work.* (Not "He can works"!).
Key Grammar Summary
Countable vs. Uncountable: *How **many** deliveries?* vs *How **much** time?*
Existence (There is/are): ***There is** a problem.* / ***There are** some discounts.*
Possibility (Can/Can't): ***Can** you deliver tomorrow?* / *Sorry, we **can't**.*
Test Yourself! (Unit 2)
1. How (much/many) information?
2. there any meetings?
3. We don't have (much/many) suppliers.
4. There any coffee left.
5. (can) you help me?
6. He (can't) come to the phone.
7. There is (a/an) delivery for you.
8. They sell (some/any) fresh fruit.
9. Is there (some/any) paper?
10. How (much/many) people work here?
Your Score: 0 / 10
Unit 3: Changes
Companies evolve. Learn to talk about a company's past and manage new developments.
Core Theory
- Past Simple: For actions that started and finished in the past. It's like closing a box. The key is regular verbs ending in -ed (*I worked yesterday*). The irregulars are rebels and you have to memorize them (*go -> went, see -> saw*).
- The Helper 'Did': To make negatives and questions in the past, we use did (or didn't). Just like 'does', when it appears, the main verb goes back to its base form, without '-ed'. Ex: *I didn't work. Did you work?*
- Imperative: For giving orders. It's the most direct form: just use the base verb. *Open the door.* For the negative, use *don't*. *Don't open the door.*
1971: The company started.
Talk about past events with the Past Simple (*moved, created, launched*).
2024: We moved to a new office.
Give clear instructions for a change with the Imperative (*Please remove everything. Don't move the box.*)
Feedback: How did it go?
Evaluate projects: *What went well?* / *We had a problem with...*
Test Yourself! (Unit 3)
1. We (not launch) it last year.
2. Please use this room.
3. He (create) a new company.
4. They (move) to London in 2010.
5. (did) you finish the report?
6. I (buy) new equipment.
7. She (go) to the meeting yesterday.
8. (be) the project successful?
9. Who (manage) the team then?
10. (find) your new desk.
Your Score: 0 / 10
Unit 4: Travelling for Work
Coordinate business trips, handle unexpected issues, and keep your team updated.
Core Theory: Talking about the Future and Present
English has several ways to talk about the future. The key is the speaker's intention.
- Present Continuous for Future: For scheduled plans. If it's in your calendar, use this. Formed with verb to be + verb-ing. Ex: *I'**m meeting** the client at 10 a.m. tomorrow.*
- Will / Won't: For decisions made at the moment of speaking, promises, or offers. It's the "spontaneous" future. Ex: *(Phone rings) I'**ll get** it!*
- Present Continuous for Now: Its most common use. Describes actions happening right at this moment. Ex: *Please be quiet, I'**m working**.*
Key Grammar Summary
Future Arrangements: *I'**m flying** to Tokyo tomorrow.*
Spontaneous Decisions: *My train is cancelled. I'**ll join** online.*
Actions in Progress: *Right now, I'**m writing** an update email.*
Test Yourself! (Unit 4)
1. (Arrangement) We (visit) the factory next Tuesday.
2. (Spontaneous) Oh, no coffee. I tea, then.
3. (Now) She can't talk, she (drive).
4. (Arrangement) Where (you / stay) tonight?
5. (Spontaneous) The bag looks heavy. I (help) you.
6. (Arrangement) He (not / come) to the party.
7. (Now) What (you / do)?
8. (Spontaneous) I promise I (not / be) late.
9. My flight is delayed, so I (arrive) late.
10. At the moment, they (prepare) the presentation.
Your Score: 0 / 10
Unit 5: Organising Events
From planning your booth at a trade fair to socializing with clients at a conference.
Core Theory
- Going to: Used for plans and intentions. Think of it as a decision you've already made that you plan to carry out. Formed with verb to be + going to + base verb. Ex: *I'**m going to call** the client.*
- Would you like to...? vs. Do you want to...?: Both are for invitations. Would you like to...? is the polite, formal way, perfect for clients or bosses. Do you want to...? is more direct and informal, for colleagues you know well.
Key Grammar & Phrases
Intentions (Going to): *We'**re going to set up** a bigger stand.*
Formal Invitations: ***Would you like to** join us for dinner?*
Informal Invitations: ***Do you want to** join us?*
Socializing: *What do you think of the trade fair?* / *I think it's very interesting.*
Test Yourself! (Unit 5)
1. (Intention) I (attend) the conference.
2. (Formal) see our new products?
3. What (you / do) this weekend?
4. He (not / launch) the app yet.
5. (Informal) (you / want) to get lunch?
6. They (provide) free coffee.
7. we going to meet the clients?
8. Thanks, I'd (love) to.
9. What time (the event / start)?
10. I think it (be) a great opportunity.
Your Score: 0 / 10
Unit 6: Products
Explore a product's lifecycle: its creation process, potential problems, and its future.
Core Theory
- Speculating about the Future: Imagine a certainty scale. Will is 100% sure (*The sun will rise tomorrow*). Might is 50%, a possibility (*It might rain*). Won't is 0%, you are sure it won't happen (*Pigs won't fly*).
- Passive Voice (Present Simple): Used when the focus is on the action, not who does it. It's common in business contexts to describe processes. The structure: Object + verb 'to be' (am/is/are) + Past Participle of the verb. Ex: Instead of *The company makes T-shirts*, we say *T-shirts **are made** by the company*.
Key Grammar Summary
Future Speculation: Use **will** (certain), **might** (possible), and **won't** (certainly not).
Describing Processes (Passive): *Our T-shirts **are made** in Morocco.*
Handling Problems
*There's a problem with the order.* / *I'm sorry to hear that. We'll send a replacement.*
Test Yourself! (Unit 6)
1. (Possibility) We need a new supplier.
2. (Passive) Reports by the finance dept.
3. (Certainty) Everyone use mobiles to pay.
4. (Passive) This jacket (make) from cotton.
5. I don't think we need cash in the future.
6. (Passive) The farmers (pay) a fair price.
7. Many jobs (not exist) in 20 years.
8. (Passive) Where these products (sell)?
9. We not see plastic bags soon.
10. (Passive) No chemicals (use) in the process.
Your Score: 0 / 10
Unit 7: Competition
To stand out in the market, you need to compare, analyze, and present your strengths.
Core Theory: Comparisons
To compare things, we use different "levels" of adjectives.
- Comparatives (Level 2): We compare one thing to another. Short adjectives (1 syllable) add -er (*fast -> faster than*). Long adjectives (2+ syllables) use more (*more expensive than*).
- Superlatives (Level 3): We compare one thing to a whole group. Short adjectives use the ...-est (*fast -> the fastest*). Long adjectives use the most (*expensive -> the most expensive*).
- Irregulars: There are exceptions you need to learn: *good -> better -> the best*; *bad -> worse -> the worst*.
Key Grammar Summary
Comparatives: *This model is **faster than** the old one.* / *It's **more expensive**.*
Superlatives: *This is **the fastest** model.* / *It's **the most expensive**.*
Making Presentations
*The aim of today's presentation is to...* / *Let's move on to...*
Test Yourself! (Unit 7)
1. Our service is (good) than theirs.
2. This is the option.
3. This laptop is (heavy) than my old one.
4. It's the (bad) service I've ever used.
5. The new design is (modern).
6. Who is the (reliable) provider?
7. This software is (easy) to use.
8. This is the (powerful) model.
9. Their team is (friendly) than ours.
10. It has the (high) number of customers.
Your Score: 0 / 10
Unit 8: Jobs
The final chapter: talk about your experience, highlight your skills, and succeed in an interview.
Core Theory: Past Simple vs. Present Perfect
This is one of the most important differences in English. The key is time.
- Present Perfect (Life Experience): Use it to talk about something you have done in your life, without saying exactly when. The time isn't important, the experience is. Formed with have/has + past participle. Hint: often used with *ever* or *never*. Ex: *I'**ve been** to London.*
- Past Simple (Specific Moment): Use it when the action happened at a specific, finished time in the past. Hint: used with expressions like *yesterday, last week, in 2020*. Ex: *I **went** to London last year.*
Key Grammar Summary
Experiences (Present Perfect): *I'**ve worked** in international teams.*
Specific Past Events (Past Simple): *I **designed** the company's internship programme in 2017.*
Interview Questions
*Can you tell me about your work experience?* / *What are your main strengths?*
Test Yourself! (Unit 8)
1. (Experience) She (visit) many clients.
2. (Specific) I to him yesterday.
3. (you / ever / manage) a team?
4. He (work) in Paris for two years.
5. They (not finish) the project yet.
6. When (you / start) this job?
7. I (never / be) to China.
8. We (hire) a new assistant last month.
9. She (learn) a lot in this role.
10. What (you / do) on the last project?
Your Score: 0 / 10