A subject that people talk or write about

Очень легкое задание
Read the dialogue and get ready to act it out in class.Find the words with the following meanings:
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a subject that people talk or write about 2. a meeting at which people try to improve their skills by discussing their experiences and doing practical exercises 3. things that people do in order to achieve a particular aim 4. to give special attention 5. a period of time used for a particular activity, especially by a group of people 6. a period of time when you stop working in order to rest, eat etc 7. plans and preparations 8. a series of actions which are designed to achieve something important
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Teacher: And here is the programme for the course. The classes are organized in three sessions. Session A starts at 9:00 am and focuses on speaking and listening. At 10:30 we stop for a coffee break and then gather again at 11:00 in this classroom to start session B.

Boris: And what do we do in Session B?

Teacher: We do all sorts of reading and writing activities. We have reading exercises and story-writing workshops. Boris: When do we have a lunch break?

Teacher: Every day after Session В there is a one-hour lunch break from 12:30 pm. In the afternoons we participate

various other activities: on Mondays we watch films, on Tuesdays we read magazines and newspapers in the library, on Wednesdays we have guided

tours round the city, and on Thursdays and Fridays we just gather in the cafe to talk about interesting topics. Every day we finish at 3 pm.

Boris: And what are we going to do at weekends? Are there any special arrangements? Or are we free to do whatever we want?

Teacher: We usually go on excursions.

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предмет, что люди говорят или пишут о 2. встречу, на которой люди пытаются улучшить свои навыки, обсуждая свой опыт и делать практические упражнения 3. вещи, которые люди делают для того, чтобы достичь определенной цели 4. уделять особое внимание 5. период времени, используемый для конкретной деятельности, особенно группой людей 6. периода времени, когда вы прекращаете работать для того, чтобы отдохнуть, поесть и т.д. 7. планы и подготовку 8. ряд действий, которые направлены на достижение чего-то важного
Учитель: А вот и программы для курса. Занятия проводятся в рамках трех сессий. Заседание A начинается в 9:00 утра и фокусируется на говорить и слушать. В 10:30 мы остановимся на кофе-брейк и затем соберите снова в 11:00 в этом классе для начала сессии б.Борис: И что мы делаем в сессии B?Учитель: Мы делаем все виды чтения и записи деятельности. У нас есть чтение упражнения и история написание семинары. Борис: Когда у нас есть перерыв?Учитель: Каждый день после сессии, В, что есть один час обед перерыв с 12:30 вечера. После обеда мы участвуемразличные другие виды деятельности: по понедельникам мы смотреть фильмы, по вторникам мы читаем журналы и газеты в библиотеке, по средам, мы руководствовалисьТуры по городу, а по четвергам и пятницам мы просто собираются в кафе, чтобы говорить о интересные темы. Каждый день мы закончить в 3 pm.Борис: И то, что мы собираемся делать в выходные? Есть каких-либо специальных договоренностей? Или мы вольны делать все, что мы хотим?Учитель: Обычно мы отправиться на экскурсии.

Unit 7. My college. My future profession

Lesson 20.

Activities. My College. Lexical work. Working with the theme text.

Exercise 1. Translate the following words and expressions from English into Russian and study them. Complete 10 sentences with them.

To think about further education; to read for exams well beforehand; it depends on what you are interested in; to have special subjects in the curriculum; to attend all the lectures and seminars regularly; scholarship; to be at the top of the group; to call the register; to do research; exams and credit tests; to do something after graduation; a good opportunity; to have a good opportunity; to enter a university without taking entrance exams; to study hard regularly; to work by fits and starts; it’s up to you to decide; to make the right choice; friendship is the best thing in the world; well-designed; sports ground; inside swimming pool; first-year student; workshop; tool; reading room; laptop; notebook canteen; spacious; gymnasium; gym staircase; well-equipped; multimedia projection unit; window sill; potted plant; magnetic marker board; to attach; chart; hall, canteen, cloak-room, two-stories, comfortable, gym, laboratory, reading-hall, time-table, bell, to ring, a favourite subject, a break, talk, newspaper, stay, club, flower, window-sill, clean, order.

Exercise 2.Read and translate the following text from Russian into English.

Beyond Our Dreams!

From my point of view our college is modem and well-designed. It is a three-storied building with a sports ground behind it. I really think it is the best educational institution in Moscow. We even have an inside swimming pool!

On the ground floor there are the classrooms for the first-year students, workshop and a library. There are all kinds of tools and machines in the workshops. In the library two librarians help students to find the books they need. In the reading room there are laptops which we can use dining the breaks and after classes.

Our canteen is spacious, light and clean. We have our meals there.

The physical training lessons take place in the gymnasium and the swimming pool. We like to go there even after the lessons. To the left of the gym there is a hall and a staircase. The staircase leads to the first floor.

The classrooms are well-equipped. Each room has a teacher’s table, students’ desks, a board, a computer and a multimedia projection unit. There are special classrooms for Chemistry, Physics, Biology, History, Geography, English and Russian.

My English classroom is on the second floor. It has three big windows. There are lots of potted plants on the window sills, and we take good care of them. The board in our classroom is magnetic. We write with markers on it and attach our projects to it with magnets. Next to the board there are maps of Russia and Great Britain, various grammar tables and charts.

There is a computer in the right-hand corner. We often listen to original English texts, songs and watch films on a big screen which make our lessons interesting. I like my college. It provides us with everything to help us become good specialists.

Exercise 3.Are these statements true or false? Correct the false ones.

1. Alexander studies in Moscow.

2. There is an indoor swimming pool in his college.

3. The library is equipped with laptops.

4. All the classrooms are on the first floor.

5. The classrooms are the same.

6. After classes the students rush home.

7. The students like their English classes.

8. At the English lessons they watch films, listen to texts and present their projects.

9. They don’t use chalk in their English classroom.

10. Alexander is proud of his college.

Exercise 4.Fill the gaps with the words in the box.

Exercise 5.Translate into Russian; make 10 sentences with following words:

Laptop, exercise book, marker, CD, magnetic board, backpack, chart, projector, screens, laser pointer.

Exercise 6.Complete 10-15 sentences about your college. Use the following phrases.

Exercise 7.Complete the following text with the words and phrases from the box.

• when and where he/she started his/her study;

• what kind of school/college/university it was;

• what subjects he/she liked best;

• what marks he/she got;

• when he/she graduated;

• what degree he/she got;

• if he/she visits his/her school/college/university.

Is there any information above that you cannot find? Prepare interview questions

Exercise 9.Read the dialog and get ready to act it out in class. Find the words with the following meanings:

Teacher: And here is the programme for the course. The classes are organized in three sessions. Session A starts at 9:00 am and focuses on speaking and listening. At 10:30 we stop for a coffee break and then gather again at 11:00 in this classroom to start session B.

Boris: And what do we do in Session B? Teacher: We do all sorts of reading and writing activities. We have reading exercises and story-writing workshops. Boris: When do we have a lunch break?

Teacher: Every day after Session «B» there is a one-hour lunch break from 12: 30 pm. In the afternoons we participate in various other activities: on Mondays we watch films, on Tuesdays we read magazines and newspapers in the library, on Wednesdays we have guided tours round the city, and on Thursdays and Fridays we just gather in the cafe to talk about interesting topics. Every day we finish at 3 pm.

Boris: And what are we going to do at weekends? Are there any special arrangement or are we free to do whatever we want?

Teacher: We usually go on excursions.

Exercise 10.Guess the word by the explanation of its meaning.

1) a place where you can leave coats and bags while you are visiting a building

2) a list of the times when school lessons take place

3) a place equipped for gymnastics

4) a room equipped for scientific work

5) pleasant to use; free from worry

6) something that is studied

7) a group of people who meet together because they are interested in the same thing

8) a short rest from work

Exercise 11.Give English equivalents for the following words:

Двухэтажный, удобный, любимый, чистый, читальный зал, столовая, лаборатория, спортивный зал, перемена, предмет, расписание, подоконник, составлять, разговаривать.

Exercise 12.Insert the vocabulary of the text into the following sentences.

1. When the …rings, the lesson is over and the begins.

2. In the morning I go to the … to learn in what room we have

3. English was my favourite… at school.

he goes to the… after classes.

Exercise 13.Paraphrase the words in italic using the active vocabulary. Make other changes in the sentence if necessary.

1. Physics is my favourite lesson.

2. Let’s speak about it during the pause between the lessons.

3. He went to the corridor, as he wanted to see what the matter was.

Exercise 14.a) Draw a plan of your college. Write all the names of the rooms in English. b) Play a game. Imagine that you hit a ball in one of the rooms. Let your classmates guess where it is. c) Write your timetable for this week in English. Ask your classmates the following questions:

1. What is the easiest subject?

2. What is the most difficult subject in your opinion?

3. What is the most interesting subject?

4. What is the most boring subject for you?

5. Is there a day of the week when you have four classes?

A subject that people talk or write about

What makes a good communicator

A good communicator must be fluency in the language. It means that he should has an extensive vocabulary with grammatical accuracy to help to describe things to others. Having a sense of humour and good physical appearance are also very important factors to attractive people to talk with. Use an awareness of body language also help people to understand you a lot. If you are not a native speaker, don’t afraid of making a mistake even if you have strong accent. Hope these factors help you to be a good communicator.

Vocabulary

‘Good communicator really listen to people and take in what is said. They maintain eye contact and have a relaxed body language, but they seldom interrupt and stop people talking. If they don’t understand and want to clarify something, they wait for a suitable opportunity. When speaking, effective communicators are good at giving information. They do not confuse their listener. They make their points clearly. They will avoid technical terms, abbreviations or jargon. If they do need to use unfamiliar terminology, they explain by giving an easy-to-understand example. Furthermore, although they may ramble in order to elaborate a point and give additional information and details where appropriate, they will not digress and lose sight of their main message. Really effective communicators who have the ability to engage with colleagues, employees, customers and suppliers are a valuable asset for any business.

I don’t have a problem with him **keep in touch ** his family whilst he’s posted overseas and sending e-mails in office time. That’s not the main issue. However, if he thinks he can sending get away withsuch abusive e-mails to colleagues, he is sadly mistaken and he’ll have to face the consequences of his actions later. He is clearly making things up about his colleagues and spreading nasty rumours. He’d be better off speaking to colleagues face to face if he has problems with them. He’s slightly better when speaking with customers, but he needs to get away with think about who he’s speaking to when he’s pitching our products to them. And he just doesn’t know how to say no to people without causing offence.

a) to put it in a nutshell (to summarise) b) to get straight to the point (to speak directly) c) to hear it on the grapevine (to hear rumours with no confirmation) d) to put someone in the picture (to make someone understand the situation, to explain a situation) e) to get the wrong end of the stick (to misunderstand what someone tells you) f) to be on the same wavelength (to have the same way of thinking as another person) g) can’t make head nor tail of it (it’s impossible to understand) h) to talk at cross-purposes (to not agree with or misunderstand somebody) I) to beat about the bush (talk unclearly, or in a long way without getting to the point) j) to get it straight from the horse’s mouth (to get direct confirmation of a fact from somebody) k) to be like talking to a brick wall (you get no response or reply from the person you are talking to) l) to keep someone in the loop (to keep someone updated or informed)

1 OK, I’ll get stright to the point. I’m afraid it’s the last time we’re going to miss a deadline. 2 Paola and I agree on most things. We seem to be on the same wavelength. 3 A lot happened while you were on holiday. Let me put you in the picture. 4 I think we are talking cross purposes. I mean next week, not this week. I think you are getting the wrong end of the stick. I mean next week, not this week. 5 He never gives you a straight answer. He’s always beating about the bush. 6 I hear it on the grapevine that he’s been fired. Is it true? 7 The new organogram is very complicated, but to keep you in the loop, we still report to the same manager. The new organogram is very complicated, but to put it in the nutshell, we still report to the same manager. 8 I’m afraid that isn’t right. If you think our biggest problem is communication, then you have got the wrong end of the stick* 9 This document from our subsidiary makes no sense at all. I can’t make head nor tail of it. 10 I’ve tried to get my supplier to give us a discount several times, but they just won’t. It’s like talking to a brick wall. 11 The company is going bankrupt. The CEO told me himself. I heard it get it straight from the horse’s mouth. 12 I’ll need regular updates about the progress of the project. I’ll also need to know what’s going on when I’m away. Please keep me in the loop.

a) the person speaks too fast or too quietly Can you speak more slowly, please? Could you repeat the question, please? Pardon? Would you mind speaking more slowly, please? b) you want someone to stop talking while you do something Hold on a second. Wait a second / a minute. Could you hold on a second, please? Would you mind holding on a second? c) you don’t understand a word/expression the other person uses Could you explain that again? Could you give me more details about that? Sorry, I don’t understand what xxxxxxxxxxxxx means. d) you want to make sure of the spelling of something How the word is written? Could you spell that, please? V I N C E N T e) you want more information about a subject Would you mind explaining it a little bit more? f) the connection is not good and you can’t continue the conversation Sorry, the voice is cut off Could you say that again, please? g) you want to confirm some information I’d to like to make sure this is correct. Could I confirm the details? Can you repeat the details? Let me check.

CD 1-9 Listen to Svend Hollensen, Professor of International Marketing at the U niversity of South Denmark, and answer these questions.

CD1.16 Alison Ward is Head of Global Corporate Responsibility at Cadbury, the chocolate maker. Listen to the first part of the interview and complete this information about Cad bury’s Cocoa Partnership.

Well, we’re really proud that we’ve achieved Fairtrade certification for our Cadbury Dairy Milk brand

So it means that people around the world can now make an ethical choice and know that the money, some of the money from their chocolate bar purchase is going right back to famers in Ghana.

CD1.18 Listen to the final part and answer these questions. 1 What other partnership does Cadbury have? Ans: partership with milk, footprint
2 What does Alison say about the changes in the supply chain with that partnership? Ans:

go on = exist / happen draw up = prepare look for = search look forward to = wish for something in the future 1f 2e 3b 4g 5j 6a 7d 8i 9h 10c let down turn up set up call off check in carry on turn round work out build up put off meet up get on B

I am an inhibited person when talking in public space using foreign language. As I wrote in my previous article, being a good communicator depending on several factors. The most important one could be fluent in the language. I don’t have extensive vocabulary. It makes me difficult to describe thing in a concise or succinct way. I am afraid of making a mistakes while talking to public.

Having a creative idea is important if you want to establish a stock-up company. You may come out some vague ideas suddenly. Remember to write them down and review each ideas.

SUBJECT

Meaning of SUBJECT in English

1. something you talk about, write about etc

2. a part of a subject that is being discussed or written about

3. a subject that you study at school or university

4. all of the subjects that you study as part of your work at school or university

5. to start talking about a subject

6. to talk about the subject you are supposed to be talking about

7. to stop talking about the subject you are supposed to be talking about

an area of knowledge : ↑ AREA

1. something you talk about, write about etc

▷ subject /ˈsʌbdʒɪkt/ [countable noun]

something that is talked about or written about, for example at a meeting, in an article, or in a conversation :

▪ I read a lot of books about astronomy. It’s a very interesting subject.

▪ We talked about all sorts of subjects.

▪ Bottle-collecting even has a website devoted to the subject.

the subject of crime/politics/animal rights etc

crime etc as a subject

▪ Until about 20 years ago, the subject of the environment was hardly discussed.

on the subject (of something)

about a particular subject

▪ The first book on the subject was published in 1900.

▪ He has very little to say on the subject of the accusations made against him.

change the subject

start talking about something different

▪ I could see John was embarrassed, so I changed the subject.

drop the subject

to stop talking about something

▪ This is getting us nowhere. Let’s just drop the subject, okay?

▷ subject matter /ˈsʌbdʒɪkt ˌmætəʳ/ [uncountable noun]

what is being talked about, or what a film, book, play etc is about :

▪ There has been no attempt to arrange the books according to subject matter.

▪ Sagan published a book relating to the subject matter in his TV show.

▪ ‘The People versus Larry Flynt’ was given an ‘18’ certificate because it contains adult subject matter.

▷ topic /ˈtɒpɪkǁˈtɑː-/ [countable noun]

a subject that people often discuss or write about, in books, newspapers, at school etc :

▪ The rise of Islam is a popular topic these days.

▪ Type the topic into the search field, and let the browser search all relevant sites.

▪ Dole’s absence was the topic of radio talk shows.

▷ thing /θɪŋ/ [countable noun] especially spoken

something that people talk about or think about :

▪ The first thing we have to discuss is the price.

▪ The only thing she ever talks about is her boyfriend.

▪ We talked about the old days and other things.

▷ issue /ˈɪʃuː, ˈɪsjuːǁˈɪʃuː/ [countable noun]

an important subject that people discuss and argue about :

▪ We’ll be looking at a broad range of important issues in this chapter.

▪ Genetic manipulation is a fairly topical issue these days.

▪ a book dealing with environmental issues

▪ the issue of drugs in sports

a very important issue

▪ Global warming and youth crime are the key issues in the election campaign.

▷ question /ˈkwestʃ ə n/ [countable noun]

a difficult subject or problem that has often been discussed but still needs to be solved :

▪ The real question here is how can we integrate asylum seekers into communities.

▪ How can we best help less developed countries? That’s the really important question.

▪ In the 1980s the question of whether photography was an art went to court.

raise a question

make people consider a problem

▪ These operations can save lives, but they raise difficult questions about animal rights.

▷ matter /ˈmætəʳ/ [countable noun]

a subject that people disagree about or are concerned about, and that needs to be considered and discussed in order to deal with it :

▪ The matter is being argued and discussed in families up and down the country.

▪ Foreign affairs were not the only matters we discussed.

▪ This meeting is being held to deal with the serious matter of possible racism in our hiring practices.

▪ The first item on the agenda today is the matter of public transportation.

▷ theme /θiːm/ [countable noun]

an important idea that appears several times in a book, film etc, and slowly influences the way it develops :

▪ One of the themes of the book is the relationship between people and nature.

▪ George Eliot shows real concern for religious and moral themes.

▪ The play’s central theme is greed and its corrupting effects.

▷ business /ˈbɪznɪs, ˈbɪznəs/ [uncountable noun]

something that needs to be discussed at a business or political meeting :

▪ Right, could we get started please? We’ve a lot of business to get through this morning.

▷ any other business /ˌeni ʌðəʳ ˈbɪznə̇s/ British

in a meeting, subjects that are not on the list of things to discuss, but that people may want to talk about :

▪ Is there any other business before we close the meeting?

2. a part of a subject that is being discussed or written about

▷ point /pɔɪnt/ [countable noun]

a fact, suggestion, detail etc that is part of a subject being considered, discussed, or written about :

▪ There are a number of other points to be discussed before we finish.

▪ The final point in the President’s speech was the most controversial.

▪ Make a list of the main points in the article.

get someone to understand your suggestion, argument etc

▪ Exactly what point are you trying to make, Nick?

▷ aspect /ˈæspekt/ [countable noun]

one part of a subject, problem, etc or one particular way of considering the subject :

▪ Women are interested in the car’s technological aspects just as much as men are.

▪ We’re focused on the financial, rather than social, aspects of the problem.

▪ This book deals with the economic, social, and religious aspects of Egyptian society.

3. a subject that you study at school or university

▷ subject /ˈsʌbdʒɪkt/ [countable noun]

one of the things that you study at school or university, for example English, history, or mathematics :

▪ English was my favourite subject at school.

▪ What subjects are you studying?

▷ major /ˈmeɪdʒəʳ/ [countable noun] American

the main subject that you study at university :

▪ ‘What was your major?’ ‘Political Science’.

major in math/humanities etc /ˌmeɪdʒər ɪn ˈmæθ/ [transitive phrasal verb]

to study mathematics etc as your main subject: :

▪ I don’t think he majored in maths, I think it was applied physics.

▷ discipline /ˈdɪsɪplən, ˈdɪsəplən/ [countable noun]

one of the areas of knowledge such as history, chemistry, economics etc that is studied and taught at a university :

▪ The traditional academic disciplines are less popular among students, who now prefer subjects such as business studies.

▪ a new artificial intelligence project involving researchers from a wide range of disciplines

▷ field /fiːld/ [countable noun]

an area of knowledge that is studied by scientists or by people studying it at a very high level, for example in a university :

▪ These fields boast among the highest professional wages in the nation.

in the/his/her etc field

▪ Cole is the most noted expert in the field.

▪ Webster is a great success in his chosen field.

field of work/study/research etc

▪ What exactly is your field of study?

4. all of the subjects that you study as part of your work at school or university

▷ course also class American /kɔːʳs, klɑːsǁklæs/ [countable noun]

a series of lessons on a subject, often with an examination at the end :

▪ Are you enjoying the course?

▪ a schedule of the classes for the fall semester

▪ The college is offering three basic computer courses this year.

▪ She began a 12 week course on modern art.

take a course/class also do a course

▪ She’s taking a class in art history.

▪ I’ve decided to do a course in aromatherapy.

▷ syllabus /ˈsɪləbəs/ [countable noun]

a plan that states exactly what should be taught to students who are studying a subject, especially a list of what they may be tested on in their examinations :

▪ The summer term was very short and the teacher didn’t manage to cover the whole syllabus.

▪ the first-year syllabus

be on the syllabus

be part of the syllabus

▷ curriculum /kəˈrɪkjɑləm/ [countable noun]

the range of subjects that has been officially chosen to be taught at a school or at all schools in a country :

▪ Are politicians the best people to be developing the educational curriculum?

▪ changes to the school curriculum

▪ We cover the curriculum by choosing things the kids will be interested in.

5. to start talking about a subject

▷ get onto /get ˈɒntu/ [transitive phrasal verb]

get onto the subject/ topic/question of

to start talking about a subject after talking about something else that is connected to it in some way :

▪ How on earth did we get onto the subject of dogs?

▪ Whenever Ma got onto that subject, my head would start to spin.

6. to talk about the subject you are supposed to be talking about

▷ get/come to the point /ˌget, ˌkʌm tə ðə ˈpɔɪnt/ [verb phrase]

to start talking about the subject you are supposed to be talking about or really want to talk about, especially after you have been talking about something else :

▪ He chatted abut the weather for a while before coming to the point.

▪ ‘We know that already,’ interrupted Steve impatiently. ‘Get to the point’.

get/come straight/right to the point

get immediately to the point

▪ She came straight to the point. ‘When do you think you’ll be able to pay me back?’

▪ Well, gentlemen, let’s get right to the point.

▷ stick to the point also keep to the point British /ˌstɪk tə ðə ˈpɔɪnt, ˌkiːp tə ðə ˈpɔɪnt/ [verb phrase]

to continue talking only about the subject you are supposed to be talking about, and not talk about things that are not connected with it :

▪ Mike seems to be quite incapable of keeping to the point.

▷ to the point /tə ðə ˈpɔɪnt/ [adjective phrase]

something that someone says or writes that is to the point is only about the subject they are supposed to be talking about, and not about anything else :

▪ The chairman’s speech was short and to the point.

▪ Korean newspapers only have four pages, so stories have to be very much to the point.

7. to stop talking about the subject you are supposed to be talking about

▷ get off the subject also go off the subject British /get ˌɒf ðə ˈsʌbdʒɪkt, gəʊ ˌɒf ðə ˈsʌbʒɪkt/ [verb phrase]

▪ I think we’re getting off the subject. Could we get back to the main point, please?

▪ Well, going off the subject a minute, what about that Uri Geller chap?

▷ digress /daɪˈgres/ [intransitive verb] formal

to move away from the main subject that you have been talking or writing about, especially for a short time during a speech or story :

▪ Before we do that, I’d like to digress for a minute and say a word or two about the new books.

digression /daɪˈgreʃ ə n/ [countable noun]

▪ This is a slight digression, but can I make a point here?

▷ be/get sidetracked /biː, get ˈsaɪdtrækt/ [verb phrase]

if you are talking about something and are sidetracked or get sidetracked, you allow yourself to start talking or thinking about something else, especially something less important :

▪ I was going to ask him, but he got sidetracked by this guy and I never got a chance.

▷ stray from /ˈstreɪ frɒm/ [transitive phrasal verb]

if you stray from the subject you are talking about, you start talking about other things instead, for example, because you cannot keep your attention on the main subject :

▪ Promise yourself that you’ll try not to stray from the issue at hand.

▪ Well, we’ve strayed quite a way from space exploration.

▷ ramble /ˈræmb ə l/ [intransitive verb]

to talk, especially for a long time, moving from one subject to another without any clear order, so that your listener becomes bored or confused :

▪ In his diary, the Unabomber rambled at length about the evils of technology.

ramble continuously and in an annoying way

▪ I sat down and let him ramble on for a few minutes.

▪ Without a teleprompter, his speeches are long and rambling.

▪ a rambling, 20-minute monologue

▷ lose your train of thought also lose the thread /ˌluːz jɔːʳ ˌtreɪn əv ˈθɔːt, ˌluːz ðə ˈθred/ [verb phrase]

to become confused about or forget the connection between the things you are saying, especially so that you have to stop talking and think about what you want to say next :

▪ The audience’s reaction surprised him, and he lost his train of thought for a moment.

▪ I’m sorry, I seem to have lost my thread.

lose the thread of something

▪ Arthur paused, feeling he was beginning to lose the thread of his argument.

▷ where was I? /weəʳ ˈwɒz aɪǁ-ˈwɑːz-/ spoken

say this when you want to continue what you were saying before you were interrupted, but you cannot remember what you were saying :

▪ Thanks for that, Gillian. Now, where was I?

▪ So, where was I? Oh yes, the accession of Henry the Fifth.

Еще значения слова и перевод SUBJECT с английского на русский язык в англо-русских словарях и с русского на английский язык в русско-английских словарях.

More meanings of this word and English-Russian, Russian-English translations for the word «SUBJECT» in dictionaries.

A subject that people talk or write about

What makes a good communicator

A good communicator must be fluency in the language. It means that he should has an extensive vocabulary with grammatical accuracy to help to describe things to others. Having a sense of humour and good physical appearance are also very important factors to attractive people to talk with. Use an awareness of body language also help people to understand you a lot. If you are not a native speaker, don’t afraid of making a mistake even if you have strong accent. Hope these factors help you to be a good communicator.

Vocabulary

‘Good communicator really listen to people and take in what is said. They maintain eye contact and have a relaxed body language, but they seldom interrupt and stop people talking. If they don’t understand and want to clarify something, they wait for a suitable opportunity. When speaking, effective communicators are good at giving information. They do not confuse their listener. They make their points clearly. They will avoid technical terms, abbreviations or jargon. If they do need to use unfamiliar terminology, they explain by giving an easy-to-understand example. Furthermore, although they may ramble in order to elaborate a point and give additional information and details where appropriate, they will not digress and lose sight of their main message. Really effective communicators who have the ability to engage with colleagues, employees, customers and suppliers are a valuable asset for any business.

I don’t have a problem with him **keep in touch ** his family whilst he’s posted overseas and sending e-mails in office time. That’s not the main issue. However, if he thinks he can sending get away withsuch abusive e-mails to colleagues, he is sadly mistaken and he’ll have to face the consequences of his actions later. He is clearly making things up about his colleagues and spreading nasty rumours. He’d be better off speaking to colleagues face to face if he has problems with them. He’s slightly better when speaking with customers, but he needs to get away with think about who he’s speaking to when he’s pitching our products to them. And he just doesn’t know how to say no to people without causing offence.

a) to put it in a nutshell (to summarise) b) to get straight to the point (to speak directly) c) to hear it on the grapevine (to hear rumours with no confirmation) d) to put someone in the picture (to make someone understand the situation, to explain a situation) e) to get the wrong end of the stick (to misunderstand what someone tells you) f) to be on the same wavelength (to have the same way of thinking as another person) g) can’t make head nor tail of it (it’s impossible to understand) h) to talk at cross-purposes (to not agree with or misunderstand somebody) I) to beat about the bush (talk unclearly, or in a long way without getting to the point) j) to get it straight from the horse’s mouth (to get direct confirmation of a fact from somebody) k) to be like talking to a brick wall (you get no response or reply from the person you are talking to) l) to keep someone in the loop (to keep someone updated or informed)

1 OK, I’ll get stright to the point. I’m afraid it’s the last time we’re going to miss a deadline. 2 Paola and I agree on most things. We seem to be on the same wavelength. 3 A lot happened while you were on holiday. Let me put you in the picture. 4 I think we are talking cross purposes. I mean next week, not this week. I think you are getting the wrong end of the stick. I mean next week, not this week. 5 He never gives you a straight answer. He’s always beating about the bush. 6 I hear it on the grapevine that he’s been fired. Is it true? 7 The new organogram is very complicated, but to keep you in the loop, we still report to the same manager. The new organogram is very complicated, but to put it in the nutshell, we still report to the same manager. 8 I’m afraid that isn’t right. If you think our biggest problem is communication, then you have got the wrong end of the stick* 9 This document from our subsidiary makes no sense at all. I can’t make head nor tail of it. 10 I’ve tried to get my supplier to give us a discount several times, but they just won’t. It’s like talking to a brick wall. 11 The company is going bankrupt. The CEO told me himself. I heard it get it straight from the horse’s mouth. 12 I’ll need regular updates about the progress of the project. I’ll also need to know what’s going on when I’m away. Please keep me in the loop.

a) the person speaks too fast or too quietly Can you speak more slowly, please? Could you repeat the question, please? Pardon? Would you mind speaking more slowly, please? b) you want someone to stop talking while you do something Hold on a second. Wait a second / a minute. Could you hold on a second, please? Would you mind holding on a second? c) you don’t understand a word/expression the other person uses Could you explain that again? Could you give me more details about that? Sorry, I don’t understand what xxxxxxxxxxxxx means. d) you want to make sure of the spelling of something How the word is written? Could you spell that, please? V I N C E N T e) you want more information about a subject Would you mind explaining it a little bit more? f) the connection is not good and you can’t continue the conversation Sorry, the voice is cut off Could you say that again, please? g) you want to confirm some information I’d to like to make sure this is correct. Could I confirm the details? Can you repeat the details? Let me check.

CD 1-9 Listen to Svend Hollensen, Professor of International Marketing at the U niversity of South Denmark, and answer these questions.

CD1.16 Alison Ward is Head of Global Corporate Responsibility at Cadbury, the chocolate maker. Listen to the first part of the interview and complete this information about Cad bury’s Cocoa Partnership.

Well, we’re really proud that we’ve achieved Fairtrade certification for our Cadbury Dairy Milk brand

So it means that people around the world can now make an ethical choice and know that the money, some of the money from their chocolate bar purchase is going right back to famers in Ghana.

CD1.18 Listen to the final part and answer these questions. 1 What other partnership does Cadbury have? Ans: partership with milk, footprint
2 What does Alison say about the changes in the supply chain with that partnership? Ans:

I am an inhibited person when talking in public space using foreign language. As I wrote in my previous article, being a good communicator depending on several factors. The most important one could be fluent in the language. I don’t have extensive vocabulary. It makes me difficult to describe thing in a concise or succinct way. I am afraid of making a mistakes while talking to public.

Having a creative idea is important if you want to establish a stock-up company. You may come out some vague ideas suddenly. Remember to write them down and review each ideas.