Module 4: Lesson 1 - Grammar & vocabulary

Question 1

What are the two main building blocks of learning English?

Answer 1

Grammar: allows us to communicate concepts such as time, position, frequency, formality, etc.

Vocabulary: allows us to name objects, describe things, and explain our feelings and emotions in detail.

Question 2

Name 5 reasons to stress the importance of grammar and vocabulary.

Answer 2

• Avoids confusion & misunderstandings: Grammar and vocabulary errors can lead to extreme confusion, to such an extent that it could even expose your company to legal action if the signed contract contains errors.
• Professionalism: Bad grammar and spelling mistakes give the impression that you are not meticulous and don’t take enough time to do the job correctly.
• Credibility: In order to maintain professional credibility, it is necessary to express yourself well, and the same applies to companies.
• Time spent on clarifying: When communicating instructions in either written or spoken English, it is essential that they are clear and easy to understand.
• Increase in expenses: bad grammar or vocabulary can have a direct impact on a company’s bottom line.

Question 3

What are some of the important grammar& vocabulary points you could teach BE students?

Answer 3

• Linking words (presentations, emails)
• Future tenses (sales, scheduling)
• Graphs & charts (sales)
• Expressions (meetings, emails, rejections)
• Agreeing & disagreeing (meetings)
• Managing interruptions (meetings)
• Making suggestions (modal verbs)
• Conditionals (negotiations)