Author: SPICA

When we arrive at Chicago airport, we get the rental car and we drive to the hotel.

We take the key to our room at the hotel

We have a problem, the sheets are not clean. We tell the receptionist.

Because of the trip, we are tired.

We unpack and we set up.

We visit the Harry Ford Museum.

Sometimes we have problems with English word  pronunciation.

After, we look for a hotel

I take pictures/photograph and then I make montage.

I take approximately 600 pictures per trip with my Canon camera.

But it is heavy so Patrick doesn’t carry it.

I collect glasses from all the cities, post cards, registration plates. Bea collects jewelry.

We go to a restaurant. We take a table for 2.

We want to be inside but not below the air conditioning: nous voulons être à l’intérieur mais pas sous la climatisation

the waiter : ‘How do you like your meat?’

I like it medium well.

The teacher says we need to write before we talk or at least think about the sentence before we speak.

Undestanding:

Subject: Re: Study on Budget Allocation

Dear Mr Smith,

Thank you for your email and for entrusting me with this study. After analyzing the potential benefits of both options, I would like to share my thoughts.

Investing in making the company more environmentally friendly could enhance our reputation and attract more customers who value sustainability. This could lead to long-term brand loyalty and a stronger market position. However, the financial impact may take time to be fully realized. Moreover, this adjustment of our strategy would involve a substantial communication budget, that we would have to take into account.

On the other hand, prioritizing industrial production to increase profit margins would yield quicker financial returns. However, this approach might not meet growing consumer and regulatory expectations regarding environmental responsibility in a near future.

The environmentally friendly option appears to be the most appropriate option for our long-term development. I would be happy to discuss this further and explore possible solutions.

Best regards,
Samantha Clarington
Marketing Manager

Une version plutôt niveau A2-B1

Dear Mr Smith,

Thank you for your email and for giving me this study. I have looked at the two options and I would like to share my opinion.

If we invest in making the company more environmentally friendly, our image could improve. More customers who care about the environment may choose our company. This can help us in the long term. However, the financial results may take time. Also, this change would need a large communication budget, and we must consider this.

If we focus on industrial production to increase profits, we can get money more quickly. However, this choice may not respect future customer and government expectations about the environment.

I think the environmentally friendly option is the best choice for our long-term development. I would be happy to discuss this with you and find solutions.

Best regards,
Samantha Clarington
Marketing Manager

Exercice e-mail professionnel:

Grammar

Professional communication

1. Traduisez en anglais : « Merci de me faire parvenir le compte-rendu de la réunion dès que possible. »
2. Rédigez un email professionnel en anglais pour demander un rendez-vous avec un client.
3. Comment répondriez-vous en anglais à un collègue qui vous propose de l’aide sur un dossier important ?

Professional situation

Vous êtes en réunion avec des collègues anglophones. Comment réagiriez-vous dans les situations suivantes ?

1. Vous n’avez pas compris une information importante. Que dites-vous ?
2. Un collègue exprime une idée avec laquelle vous êtes en désaccord. Comment le formulez-vous diplomatiquement ?
3. Vous devez conclure une présentation et remercier votre audience. Que dites-vous ?

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Can you think of a situation in your workplace where something made you feel happy, frustrated, or productive? Explain why.

These vocabulary exercises are quite recommended when preparing the DCL exam.

Exercises for Beginners in economic vocabulary:

Exercises for more experienced learners in economic vocabulary:

Competition:

Customer’s need

Crisis