Advanced Business Communication
Module 1
Lesson 1
How to stick to the Main idea
Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
- 1. Identify the main point in a message.
2. Organise ideas in a logical order (main idea → supporting points → example).
3. Communicate clearly using structured examples.
Teacher's Note
Vocal Warm Up
Direction: Watch the video and practice
Teacher's Note
Section 1
Mini Lecture
Direction: Listen to the mini lecture for more details
Teacher's Note
Section 2
Mini Drill
Direction: Work on the following drills with your tutor.
Poor Communication

Jeanne
Excellent Communication

Jeanne
Teacher's Note
Section 3
Practice
Direction: Read the following communication styles and discuss effectiveness.
Speaker 1
Well, I guess exercise is… I mean, sometimes it’s fun, sometimes not. People say it’s healthy, but it can be tiring. I don’t always enjoy it.
Speaker 2
Travel is valuable because it opens your mind to new cultures and gives you unforgettable experiences. For example, when I travelled to Japan, I learned a lot about traditions and food that I had never imagined.
Speaker 3
Exercise is important because it improves health and reduces stress. For example, when I exercise in the morning, I feel more energetic all day.
Speaker 4
Travel is… it’s nice, but sometimes stressful. I mean, flights are long. But you see new things, so… yeah, it’s okay.
Teacher's Note
Section 4
Useful Expressions
Direction: Read and repeat after your tutor.
Starting a Topic / Giving Your Main Idea
Today, I want to talk about…
Let’s discuss…
I’d like to share my thoughts on…
My topic is…
I’m going to explain why…
Giving a Reason / Supporting Idea
One reason is that…
Another important point is…
This is because…
“It also helps to…
A key factor is…
Adding an Example
For example…
For instance…
A good example is…
To illustrate…”
Last month/Recently…
Section 4
Guided Practice
Teacher's Note
Direction: Practice using the following questions.
Scenario 1
1. Convince your friend why learning English is important.
Scenario 2
2. Explain why healthy eating matters.
Scenario 3
3. Share why teamwork is useful in the workplace.
Scenario 4
4. Talk about why reading books is valuable.
Tips
1. Always start with a main idea.
2. Add 2 supporting points.
3. Finish with a short example or story.
Section 4
Discussion
Have a discussion based on the following questions.
1. How do you feel when you speak in front of people?
2. What is hard for you when you speak English?
3. Can you give an example of good communication?
4. How can you now make your ideas clear


