The Adventures of LOLA BADIOLA - Chapter 7: The Speech

Chapter 7: The Speech

02/23/22 • 20 min

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Lola starts her first day at JBlock and is asked to make a speech that she’s not prepared for.
In this chapter we talk about public speaking and how intimidating it can be for many people. We discuss what happens when your MIND GOES BLANK.
The chapter is full of useful phrasal verbs such as TO END UP, TO THROW UP and TO DAWN ON.
And finally, we introduce the concept of INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION and observe how easy it is to misunderstand someone from a different business culture.
We hope you enjoy the diverse and relevant content in this chapter. When you are ready for more, please sign up to live and interactive classes with Marina and me, right here:
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Chapter 6: The Programmers

Meet the team of international coders behind JBlock’s technology. And find out why they think salespeople, like Lola and Cayetano, are a waste of space.
We focus on the pronunciation of words within the pharmaceutical sector such as BIOTECHNOLOGY, ANTIBIOTICS, PARACETAMOL and VIRUS.
In the vocabulary section we make a clear distinction between a DEGREE and a CAREER and between FREAKS and GEEKS. We also consider whether a person from the United States should be described as US citizen or an AMERICAN citizen.
Finally we cover a couple of important business concepts. Do you know what a P.O.C. is? Do you know what makes a good corporate SLOGAN?
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Chapter 8: The Attack

One of Techspania’s most valuable clients, a Swiss life insurance company, is hit by a cyberattack.
Let’s discuss some every day English expressions. How do you handle your boss when he or she is in a BAD MOOD? How much would you be willing to put ON THE LINE to get a promotion? Do you know your clients INSIDE OUT?
We also cover the most common phrasal verb in business English – TO DEAL WITH - a verb that native speakers use multiple times per day. We also explain the meaning and uses of TO SHUT DOWN and to COME TOGTHER.
Finally, we talk about three interesting business concepts. What are the benefits of BRAINSTORMING? What is a MONOPOLY and how does it negatively impact the consumer? And finally, how can you achieve a WORK-LIFE BALANCE?
We hope you enjoy the diverse and relevant content in this chapter. When you are ready for more, please sign up to live and interactive classes with Marina and me, right here:
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