Lesson 7: The Office

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Lesson Preparation

Speaking English

Sentences (read out loud)
He was recently promoted to department head.
The former CEO was reliable but his performance was overrated.
Master politicians are often leaders but not always team players.
She was unable to anticipate her career progress with accuracy.

Technique Builders
Using In, at, on.
In a hospital / in prison/ in jail
at home / at work / at school / at university
on a bus / on a plane / on a ship

Writing English Builders

Expressions
Playing hardball
To be aggressive in achieving an aim.
The company knew that the competition was playing hardball in the new market.
Put your foot down
To establish authority on an issue.
When the costs went up, the executives realized they had to put their foot down on spending.