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Business English Course Lesson 1

The document outlines a Business English course by Juiher El Mahdi, covering foundational to advanced topics such as verb tenses, reported speech, phrasal verbs, and professional email writing. It includes examples and exercises to enhance understanding of business communication. Additionally, it provides contact information for further inquiries.

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Business English Course Lesson 1

The document outlines a Business English course by Juiher El Mahdi, covering foundational to advanced topics such as verb tenses, reported speech, phrasal verbs, and professional email writing. It includes examples and exercises to enhance understanding of business communication. Additionally, it provides contact information for further inquiries.

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BUSINESS

ENGLISH
COURSE
JUIHER
EL MAHDI
COURSE OUTLINE

FOUNDATION 01 Present vs Past

02 Reported Speech
INTERMEDIATE
ADVANCED 03 Phrasal Verbs in Business

04 Professional Email Writing


BUSINESS
PRESENT SIMPLE VS
PRESENT CONTINUOUS
PRESENT SIMPLE → FACTS, ROUTINES, SCHEDULES

PRESENT CONTINUOUS → ONGOING ACTIONS


HAPPENING NOW OR TEMPORARY SITUATIONS
EXAMPLES:

PRESENT SIMPLE PRESENT CONTINUOUS

The manager is meeting with


The company sells luxury cars.
the client.

We offer discounts to regular


The team is working on a new
customers.
strategy.
PAST SIMPLE VS PAST
CONTINUOUS :
PAST SIMPLE → COMPLETED ACTIONS IN THE PAST

"We closed the deal last Friday."


"He sent the email yesterday."

PAST CONTINUOUS → ONGOING ACTION IN THE PAST


INTERRUPTED BY ANOTHER ACTION

"We were discussing the project when


the manager arrived."
"She was presenting the report when the
client called."
REPORTED SPEECH
USE REPORTED SPEECH TO REPEAT OR SUMMARIZE
WHAT SOMEONE ELSE SAID.

WHEN REPORTING SPEECH, SHIFT THE TENSE BACK ONE STEP IN TIME:
PRESENT → PAST
PAST → PAST PERFECT
WILL → WOULD
EXAMPLES:
DIRECT SPEECH: REPORTED SPEECH:
"She works in marketing." (Present Simple) He said that she ....... in marketing. (Past Simple)

"We are preparing the report." (Present They said that they ......the report. (Past Continuous)
Continuous)
He said that he ......... send the email the next day.
"I will send the email tomorrow." (Will) (Would)

"They are working on a new project." (Present He said that they ......... on a new project. (Past
Continuous) Continuous)
PHRASAL VERBS IN
BUSINESS:
A PHRASAL VERB IS A VERB COMBINED WITH A
PREPOSITION OR ADVERB THAT CREATES A NEW
MEANING.

Set up – Start or create something


Bring up – Mention something
Look into – Investigate or check
Take over – Gain control of something
Turn down – Reject or refuse
Follow up – Continue or check after a
first action
EXAMPLES:
Set up – They set up a new office in Paris.
Bring up – She brought up the issue during the meeting.
Look into – We are looking into the problem.
Take over – A big company took over the business.
Turn down – He turned down the job offer.
Follow up – I will follow up with the client tomorrow.
PROFESSIONAL EMAIL
WRITING✅ Structure of a Professional Email:
Subject Line: Clear and direct
→ "Meeting Follow-Up: Next Steps"
Salutation:
→ "Dear Mr./Ms. [Last Name],"
Opening: State the purpose clearly
→ "I’m writing to confirm our meeting on Friday."
Body: Provide details concisely
→ "We would like to propose…"
Closing: Call to action
→ "Please let me know if you have any questions."
Sign-off:
→ "Best regards, [Your Name]"
COMMON BUSINESS
TERMS FOR EMAILS:
Follow-up : To check in or continue a conversation
Attach : To add a file or document
Confirm: To verify or agree on details
Forward: To send information to someone else
HOMEWORK:

1. WRITE A PROFESSIONAL EMAIL TO A SUPPLIER REQUESTING A


PRODUCT QUOTE.
2. CREATE FIVE SENTENCES USING BUSINESS TERMS FROM THE
LESSON (E.G., CONFIRM, ATTACH, FOLLOW-UP).
3. WRITE 3 SENTENCES USING PRESENT CONTINUOUS AND 3 USING
PAST CONTINUOUS IN A BUSINESS CONTEXT.
CONTACT ME:

[email protected]
EMAIL
THANK YOU

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