The following text describes the current stockmarket turmoil. The words in bold are often used to describe negative trends. Don't understand something ? Just click on 'Commentaires' and ask us to explain.
Since the beginning of the year, stock markets across the globe have fallen sharply. Indeed, in the US, the equity markets have dropped considerably and the European indices have also declined steeply. Certain stocks have decreased dramatically, while others are down only slightly. The financials have been hit particularly hard as the fallout from the US sub-prime crisis continues to be felt. The fact that the extent of losses has yet to be established has led to considerable bearishness among investors. Although it would be untrue to say that the bottom has fallen out of the markets, specific stocks have plummeted amid the prevailing uncertainty and fears about potential sub-prime losses and the downturn of the US economy.
Thursday
IMPROVING ORAL COMPREHENSION
Most TV ads are, at best, pretty boring, but occasionally one comes along that stands out from the rest. Try to transcribe what Anthony Hopkins says in this one. There's some nice business vocabulary and some useful expressions.
Tuesday
USEFUL TIPS ABOUT MAKING PRESENTATIONS
If you have to prepare a presentation in the near future, have a look at this. If there's anything you don't understand, just send us a message and we'll explain.
Why does he advise against using the word 'summary' ? Note down the other tips he gives.
ROLE PLAYS THAT GO WRONG
At English For Business, in order help you become more effective, we prefer to analyse and simulate the kinds of meetings that actually take place within international companies. As this video shows, role plays that have no connection to the kind of work that you are involved in can go horribly wrong !
Listen out for any interesting idiomatic structures. If you don't understand them, send us a message and we'll explain.
MEETINGS WE DREAD
Watch this extract from a meeting. What is the purpose of the meeting? Listen out for any useful idiomatique expressions.
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