Introduction to Business English 1A 2012 Final Exam Study Guide

Hello everyone,
I hope you enjoyed the week-end.

Next week is the final exam. Here is your study guide.

The exam covers units 4-6 (pp. 34-61)

The Exam has 3 sections: (1) Listening, (2) Vocabulary and Grammar, (3) Reading

The question types are sorting (並べ替え), multiple choice (多項選択式の問題), true/false (○×式［真偽を問う］問題), and fill in the blanks (穴埋め問題).

In order to prepare for the exam please study the Introduction to Business English 1A flashcards on Quizlet. Also, please study the Vocabulary File on pp. 153-156 in your textbook. 

You can also read some interesting articles in the Financial Times online.

You should also do units 4-6 on the CD ROM again. 

Study hard!

Toyo Gakuen University Introduction to Business English 1A: Unit 6 and Sales Presentation Project 2012

Hello everyone,

Today we will do Unit 6 Sales and start our presentation project.

Click the link to see more about the Sales Presentation Project


Click the link to download your project task sheets.

Your presentations will be next week 2 July.

Enjoy!

Introduction to Business English 1A 2012 Unit 4 Travel Review and Unit 5 Food and Entertaining

Hello everyone,

I hope you had a great week-end.
Today we are going to review Unit 4 Travel and start Unit 5 Food and Entertaining.
First, let's study some vocabulary. Please click this link: Introduction to Business English 1A Vocabulary
Now let's look at this task from Sue Lyon-Jones of ESOL Courses in Liverpool, England. Please click this link: Reading for Information - City Breaks Reading Quiz
Now let's do some tasks from our textbook. Please turn to page 42. 
Finally, what kind of restaurants do you enjoy going to. Please leave a comment below.

Introduction to Business English 1A 2012 Lesson 8: Unit 4 Travel and Midterm Study Guide

Hello everyone,
I hope you had a nice week-end. Today we are going to talk about travel. I have travelled to 175 cities in 26 countries. Please click the link to see my travel map. I have many photos from my travels. Please click the link to see my travel photos.
OK, now click the link to go to today's lesson.
Next week we will have the mid-term exam.
Study hard!

Introduction to Business English 1A 2012 Lesson 7: Unit 3 Case Study

Hello everyone,
I hope you had a nice week-end.
Please click the link to see today's lesson.

Intro to Business English 1A Lesson 6: Unit 3 Problems

Hello everyone, I hope you had a great week-end.

Today we are going to start Unit 3: Problems. In this unit we will learn how to report a business problem, how to complain, and how to solve a business problem.

Let' s start with a video. Please click this link: http://mrstoutsblog.blogspot.com/2009/05/learn-english-22-complaining.html.

Let's watch another video. This video is from English Central. Please click the link: Complaining. Now click the link to join our class on English Central: http://www.englishcentral.com/class/383-toyo-gakuen-university/introductiontobusinessenglish1a2012

Now let's study some vocabulary. Please click this link: Introduction to Business English 1A

See you next week!

Intro to Business English 1A Spring 2012 Lesson 5: Unit 2 Case Study

Hello everyone, I hope you enjoyed the week-end. Last week we learned some words and phrases to describe what we want from a job. Look at the picture above. What do I want from my job? Now make a picture that shows what YOU want from a job. You can make the picture using a website called Tagul. Click the link - Tagul

Also, last week you posted comments on this blog describing your daily routine. I have written replies to your comments. Please click the link to read my replies. After you read my reply, Please answer my questions. After that you can study some vocabulary on Quizlet: Introduction to Business English 1A Vocabulary.

Finally, let's do the case study in our textbook. Please post your writing assignment as a comment below.

Intro to Business English 1A Spring 2012 Lesson 4

Photo by Remy Steinegger

Hello everyone, I hope you enjoyed Golden Week. Today we are going to begin Unit 2 in our textbook. Please click the link: Introduction to Business English Lesson 4.

After you have finished the tasks in the textbook please leave a comment below. Describe your daily routine. 

For homework, please do Units 1 & 2 on the CD ROM.

See you next week!

Introduction to Business English 1A 2012 Lesson 3

Hello everyone, I hope you had a nice relaxing weekend. 
Please look at the picture on the right. Do you know this man? Who is he? How would you describe him?
OK, now please click the link to go to today's lesson.
Finally, let's learn about former JAL CEO Haruka Nishimatsu. He was a very special man. Click the link to read about Haruka Nishimatsu, then post a comment. Describe Haruka Nishimatsu. What do you think of him?
Have a great week!   

Introduction to Business English 1A Spring 2012: Lesson 2

Hello everyone, I hope you enjoyed the week-end. Please click the link to see today's lesson.
After the lesson, please return to this post and leave a comment.

Introduction to Business English 1A 2011 Unit 6 Sales

Hello everyone, Hope you had a great week-end.

Today we are going to do Unit 6 Sales. We will also start our presentation project.
First, let's study some vocabulary. Click here to see your vocabulary flashcards: Introduction to Business English 1A.

Look at the picture to the left. Where is this store? What do you know about this company. Talk to your partner.

Now read the read the article on page 52 of your textbook.

Now let's look at our sales presentation project task sheet.




Click here to download your task sheet: http://www.box.net/shared/tl4xrg86jg

Please start writing your script for homework. We will learn presentation skills next week.
Enjoy!

Introduction to Business English 1A 2011 Unit 4 Travel Review and Unit 5 Food and Entertaining

Hello everyone,

I hope you had a great week-end.
Today we are going to review Unit 4 Travel and start Unit 5 Food and Entertaining.
First, let's study some vocabulary. Please click this link: Introduction to Business English 1A Vocabulary
Now let's look at this task from Sue Lyon-Jones of ESOL Courses in Liverpool, England. Please click this link: Reading for Information - City Breaks Reading Quiz
Now let's do some tasks from our textbook. Please turn to page 42. 
Finally, what kind of restaurants do you enjoy going to. Please leave a comment below.

Introduction to Business English 1A 2011 Lesson 8: Unit 4 Travel and Midterm Study Guide

Hi everyone,
Today we are going to learn about travel. We are going to practice listening for information, making bookings, and checking arrangements. First, please take a look at the picture below. You can see some funny English signs while travelling everywhere in the world. The picture below was taken in Budapest, Hungary. There are three mistakes, one is a grammar mistake and the other two mistakes are vocabulary usage (単語の用法) mistakes. Can you find the mistakes?

"Out of Work" uploaded to Flickr by tm-tm on 20 September 2009

OK, now let's learn some vocabulary. Please click this link: Introduction to Business English 1a .

Now let's do the tasks in the textbook. If you finish a task quickly, you can go on to the next task, or you can do some independent learning using the links below:

• More vocabulary flashcards and games on quizlet: Travel English E-J
• Speaking practice on English Central: Hotels: Checking in, and Hotels: Guest services.

Finally, the midterm exam is next class: 14th June. Please use the study guide below to help you prepare for the midterm exam.

Mid-term Exam Study Guide

The exam covers Units 1,2,3, and 4, pp. 6-40 (テストの範囲は ユニト1-4　です).  The exam will include listening, reading and writing.

• Do Unit 4 on the self-study CD ROM
• Study the Introduction to Business English 1A Vocabulary flashcards on Quizlet.
• Study the writing file on p.130

Good Luck!!!

Toyo Gakuen University Introduction to Business English 1A Lesson 7: Unit 3 Case Study

Hello everyone!

Today we are going to do the case study at the end of Unit 3. Unit 3 is about problems.

Watch the video.



What problems did Mr. Bean have on holiday?

Next, let's review some vocabulary. Click this link: TYG Introduction to Business English A Vocabulary.

Stating the problem, making a complaint, and finding solutions are all important skills in business. Today you will practice these skills by doing the case study on pages 28,29 of your textbook.

After you finish post a comment. Have you ever had trouble on a holiday? Have you ever had a problem with a product you bought? Tell us about it.

Introduction to Business English 1A Lesson 6

Hi, today we are going to start Unit 3: Problems. In this unit we will learn how to report a business problem, how to complain, and how to solve a business problem.

Image by lumaxart www.lumaxart.com/

Let' s start with a video. Please click this link: http://mrstoutsblog.blogspot.com/2009/05/learn-english-22-complaining.html.

Now let's study some vocabulary. Please click this link: Introduction to Business English 1A

OK, now please post a comment below. Tell me a problem that you have in this class..

Introduction to Business English 1A Lesson 5: Unit 2 Case Study

Hi, today we are going to do the case study on p.21 of our textbook. In the case study you will learn how to do problem solving.


First, let's review some vocabulary. Click this link:
Introduction to Business English 1A Vocabulary.

Now let's review some grammar. Please click this link: Present Simple Verbs.

Finally, post your writing assignment as a comment below.
Enjoy!

Introduction to Business English 1A Lesson 4

Photo by Eric Miller originally uploaded to flickr by World Economic Forum

Hello! Welcome back! I hope you enjoyed your weekend.
Today we are going to start Unit 2. First, look at the photo. Do you know this man? With a partner answer these questions:

1. What is this man's name?
2. What is his job?
3. Where is he from?
4. Where is his office?

Now let's learn some vocabulary. Click this link: Introduction to Business English 1A
Now let's do the tasks in Unit 2 of our textbook.
Finally, click comment below. Write a paragraph about yourself. Describe your daily routine. You can see some examples here:
http://mrstoutsblog.blogspot.com/2009/05/toyo-gakuen-university-introduction-to.html

Homework

* Read p.21. Prepare for the case study
* Do Unit 2 on your self-study CD ROM.

Introduction to Business English 1A Lesson 3

Hi, todays lesson is about describing people. Today we will learn how to describe ourselves and we will learn how to describe others.

First let's study some vocabulary. Please click the link: Introduction to Business English 1A Vocabulary

Now let's think about the topic. Look at the picture.
This is Nobuyuki Idei (出井伸之) He is the former CEO of Sony. What kind of company is Sony? Talk about it with your partner. Use your imagination (想像力). Answer the questions below:
1. Is this man rich?
2. How many days a week does this man work?
3. How many hours a day does this man work?
4. What are his interests and hobbies?

Now read the article about Jeffrey Immelt in your textbook. After, do the activities on page 9.

Do you know these famous Japanese CEOs: Masayoshi Son,  Tadashi Yanai,  Akira Mori. Write a description of ONE of these famous Japanese CEOs. Post your description as a comment below.
Have a nice Golden Week!

Introduction to Business English 1A Lesson 2

Hello everyone!
Last week we had a very short class. We couldn't make business cards. So let's do it today. Then we can learn how to exchange business cards.
First, let's study some vocabulary. Please click the link: Introduction to Business English 1A Vocabulary Next, click "Learn". After that please play "Scatter".
Now let's make business cards. Please click this link: http://bizcardcreator.com/ After you have designed your business cards please print them, and cut them out.
Now let's watch a video. Watch the video and answer the questions. After that please practice exchanging business cards with your class mates.

Finally, please leave a comment below. Why do you want to take this class?

See you next week!

Toyo Gakuen University Introduction to Business English 1A Lesson 1

business cards, originally uploaded by Tomasz Stasiuk.

Welcome to Introduction to Business English A. Today's class is a short introduction to the course. The purpose of today's class is to help you decide if you want to take this course, or not. First you will look at the course outline and the text book we will use. Click here to download the course outline: http://www.scribd.com/full/53209606?access_key=key-vv3j8ci6fl1sg4n8w28

Also in today's class we are going to learn how to make business cards. Click this link to make your own business cards: http://bizcardcreator.com/

We will use the internet to learn and practice new words. We will use an online flashcard site called Quizlet to learn and review vocabulary. Click this link to sign up for Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/sign_up/
Now let's review some vocabulary. Click here: http://quizlet.com/user/togaku/

That's all for today. Please bring your business cards to class next week.