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Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
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Identify the main point in a message.
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Organize ideas in a logical order (main idea → supporting points → example).
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Communicate clearly using structured examples.
Exercise 1
Useful Expressions
Direction: Read the useful expressions with your tutor.
Exercise 2
Vocabulary
Direction: Listen and repeat after your teacher
Department
Meaning:
A division within a company that focuses on a specific area
- The Finance department handles all the budgeting and expenses.
Supervisor
Meaning:
A person who oversees and directs the work of others
- My supervisor gives me weekly feedback on my performance.
Cross-functional
Meaning:
Involving multiple departments or teams
- We’re working on a cross-functional project with marketing and sales.
Hierarchy
Meaning:
A system where people or groups are ranked according to status or authority
- The company hierarchy starts from interns up to the CEO.
Exercise 3
Practice
Exercise 4
Business Dialogue
Direction: Read the conversation aloud with your teacher and fill in the blanks.
Word Bank:
Hierarchy
Supervisor
Cross-functional
Department
Situation: Maria is asking Kevin about his role at the company.
Maria
Hi Kevin, what _______ do you work in?
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Kevin
I’m in the _______ department.
Maria
Oh nice! Who is your _______?
Kevin
Mr. Bennett. He’s just above me in the company _______.
Maria
Do you _______ with other departments?
Kevin
Yes, we’re currently on a _______ project with HR.
Maria
What are your main _______?
Kevin
I handle budgeting and monthly reports.
Exercise 5
Study Guide
Direction: Read the study manual aloud
Understanding Job Titles and Company Departments
-Understand common job titles (manager, analyst, assistant, etc.).
-Know which departments exist in most companies (HR, Finance, IT, Sales).
-Practice saying your title and team clearly.
-Use accurate vocabulary to describe your responsibilities.
-Learn who you report to and how departments interact.
Listening Practice
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Exercise 6
Discussion
Discuss these questions to practice speaking and share experiences.
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<p class="font_8">2. Who do you report to?</p>
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<p class="font_8">3. What other departments do you often work with?</p>
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<p class="font_8">4. What’s the role of your department in the company?</p>
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<p class="font_8">5. Have you ever worked in more than one department?</p>
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<p class="font_8">6. How do you introduce your job to new colleagues?</p>
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<p class="font_8">7. What makes a good supervisor?</p>
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<p class="font_8">8. How does a company’s structure affect your work?</p>
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