2. Language review: Multi-word verbs, pg. 18
• Common in spoken English
• verb + particle(s) (at, away, down, off, etc.)
• Object – separable or inseparable
• Examples:
draw up, put off, build up, hold on to, let down, count
on, set up, call off, come up, sound out, get on, depend
on, rely on, find out, write down
3. Networking
Networking is a process that fosters the exchange of information and ideas
among individuals or groups that share a common interest. It may be for
social or business purposes. Professionals connect their business network
through a series of symbolic ties and contacts.
Networking is a socioeconomic business activity by which businesspeople and
entrepreneurs meet to form business relationships and to recognize, create,
or act upon business opportunities, share information and seek potential
partners for ventures.
4. Skills: Networking, pg. 27
Mentioning people you know
//// suggested I gave you a call.
I was given your name by ////.
Giving advice
I suggest you give her/him a call.
You could try to track him/her down through our New York office.
Asking for help/contacts
Can I mention your name when ...?
He/She mentioned that you might be able to help me.
You haven’t got his/her phone number by any chance?
Is this a convenient time or shall I call back later?
Establishing common intersts
Maybe we could help you out there.
Are you interested in...?
Referring to previous meetings
Haven’t we met somewhere before?
We both went to that presentation...
5. Role play
Person A: Sales Manager (pg. 146)
You are a Sales Manager for a sports goods company. You are at a conference and see
someone whom you met briefly at a trade fair last year.
a) Reintroduce yourself
b) Find out if the person is interested in becoming an agent for your company
Person B: Sports Goods Wholesaler (pg. 155)
You have a wholesale business specialising in sports goods. You are at a conference
and see someone you think you recognize. When he/she reintroduces himself/herself
you:
a) Show some interest
b) Try to find out if there is any possibility of working together in the future
