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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
Collaborate
Meaning:
To work together with others to achieve a goal
- We collaborate with the sales team to align our marketing strategies.
Synergy
Meaning:
The combined effort of a group that produces a better result than individuals alone
- The project succeeded because of the strong synergy between departments.
Delegate
Meaning:
To assign tasks or responsibilities to others
- I delegated the research tasks to two junior team members.
Consensus
Meaning:
General agreement within a group
- We reached a consensus after a long discussion during the team meeting.
Exercise 3
Practice
Exercise 4
Business Dialogue
Direction: Read the conversation aloud with your teacher and fill in the blanks.
Word Bank:
Consensus
Synergy
Delegate
Collaborate
Situation: Carlos and Mei are discussing a team project that involves multiple departments.
Carlos
Hi Mei, how’s the team project going?
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Mei
Pretty well. We’ve managed to _______ our tasks across departments.
Carlos
That’s great. Have you been able to _______ effectively?
Mei
Yes, communication has been _______. Each member understands their _______.
Carlos
Good to hear. I think the _______ between our departments really helps.
Mei
Absolutely. We also try to reach a _______ before finalizing decisions.
Carlos
That’s smart. Keep me _______ if anything changes.
Mei
Will do, thanks for the support!
Exercise 5
Study Guide
Direction: Read the study manual aloud
"How to Talk About Team Collaboration Professionally"
1. Use formal language like collaborate, coordinate, support
These words sound professional and show that you know how to work well with others in a structured way.
Example: “I collaborated with the marketing team on the new campaign.”
2. Highlight your contributions and respect others’ roles
Talk about what you did, but also show appreciation for your teammates’ efforts. This shows maturity and professionalism.
Example: “I managed the timelines while my colleague handled the client communication.”
3. Show that you value teamwork and shared success
Employers like people who focus on the team's goals, not just individual wins.
Example: “We worked together to meet the deadline and improve the project outcome.”
4. Mention delegation and problem-solving strategies
Talking about how you delegated tasks or solved challenges shows leadership and planning skills.
Example: “We divided responsibilities based on strengths, and I helped resolve scheduling issues.”
5. Avoid using words like “bossy,” “lazy,” or “fight”—use “leadership,” “challenges,” or “differences in opinion”
Even if the situation was tough, use positive, professional words to describe it.
Instead of “We had a fight,” say, “We had a difference in opinion, but we resolved it through open communication.”
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">Situation: You are part of a cross-functional team preparing for a product launch. Describe how your team works together, your role, and how you solve problems or reach agreements.</p>
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<p class="font_7">Talking About the Workplace</p>
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<p class="font_8">1. What makes a team work well together?</p>
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<p class="font_8">2. How do you usually collaborate with coworkers?</p>
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<p class="font_8">3. Do you prefer working in a team or alone? Why?</p>
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<p class="font_8">4. How do you handle disagreements during group work?</p>
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<p class="font_8">5. What’s the most successful team project you’ve worked on?</p>
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