Lesson 11: Business in Foreign Cultures

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Lesson Preparation

Speaking English

Sentences
He has been ill at ease since he frequented the swanky hotel.
The multifaceted scenarios were a broad topic of conversation.
Emerging economies can be exemplified by swanky attire.
They have a secluded and a laid-back environment.

Technique Builders

Tough That was a tough project.
Rough That was a rough trip.
Enough That is enough.
Debt They have a lot of debt.

It’ll It’ll be great.
Subtle They have a subtle approach.
Archive The archives are significant.
Achilles His Achilles’ heel is his English.

Writing English Builders

Expressions
Keep your chin up To have confidence.
Just before the meeting my colleague told me to keep my chin up.
The king’s ransom A lot of money.
They want a king's ransom for the project.