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Your First Impression: A Global Briefing

Grammar: Full synthesis — verb 'to be' (positive

A Business English English lesson exploring culture.

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What's in this lesson

A Business English ESL lesson on culture, practising full synthesis — verb 'to be' (positive. The worksheet has a reading, target vocabulary, a grammar reference with practice and discussion questions.

From the reading: Your First Impression: A Global Briefing

First impressions matter. In international business, they matter even more. A strong introduction is not just polite. It is a professional tool. The way you use your title, your nationality, and your role tells people who you are before you say another word.

Vocabulary

  • in charge of
  • on behalf of
  • on first-name terms
  • responsible for

Grammar

Verb 'to be'
She is an engineer at a multinational headquarters. — subject + is/am/are + complement
Articles with job
She is a lawyer. He is an analyst. She is the CEO. — a/an = one of many; the = unique role

Discussion questions

  1. How will professional introductions change in ten years?
  2. Will job titles become more or less important in global business?
  3. What will the most in-demand international profession be in 2035?

Your First Impression: A Global Briefing

Grammar: Full synthesis — verb 'to be' (positive

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