I understand your position but I can assure you we ’ve our homework.

To be honest, I think that raises a different issue.

1. think I’ve covered that in Point 2, but let me just recap.

1. I’m afraid I don’t have the figures with me. Can I get back to you on that?

   -introduction

   Evaluation What are the strengths of the presentation?

   1. Is the objective clear?

   

2. 2. Has the audience been considered? -clear logical structure

   3. Is the content relevant to the topic? -summary

   -t

   -the speed and clarity of speaking -body language, posture, position -well controlled timing

   

3. H

   -Can everyone hear?

   ow well does the speaker deal with questions?

4. Are there any difficulties in giving the talk: eye contact, grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation?

5. What to improve for future presentations?

LANGUAGE FOCUS:

Word order

Word order in positive English sentences is relatively fixed. (Time)

Subject

Verb

(Indirect object)

O, Object ‘0j

(Indirect object) ' Manner ^л/ь Place

(Time)

Many languages permit the placement of the object in front of the verb. English does not: the object usually comes immediately after the verb (Verb + object).

19. Each of the sentences below has a group of words incorrectly placed. Move them to the correct position in the sentence.

1. The Company only from time to time pays its invoices.

(correct: The company only pays its... .)

2. ABC pic will be obliged to include in its indemnification payment to XYZ pic the appropriate VAT.

(correct: ABC.... to include appropriate VAT in its ... to XYZ)

3. Mr Hall informed us that on 30 March and 31 March will be held a meeting between our firms, where documents regarding the establishment of the joint venture will be discussed.

4. Moreover, obliged to file a petition to declare bankruptcy are the members of the Company’s management board.

5. We reviewed during our discussion with Mr. Smith the tax deductibility of the expenses.

6. We understand from our discussion with Mr. Smith that the Company is charged by XYZ about $ 1,500,000 per annum.

7. The Company undertakes to pay for the use of the computer equipment $300 per hour.

8. The specific taxation treatment depends on the wording of the current Czech-German Double taxation treaty, which enables to be taxed the capital gain from ownership interest in the Czech Republic.

EFFECTIVE BUSINESS WRITING _{Л І}

Six specific techniques to improve your writing style and help уоцг

message to be clear, coherent, and concise.

1. Use the active, not the passive.

2. Use “active verbs” (not “we held a discussion

concerning..but “we discussed...”).

3. Use verbs instead of noun phrases.

4. Leave out unnecessary words.

5. Avoid long sentences.

6. Avoid old language (quidpro quo, a priori, therein)

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Active vs Passive _{la

Look at these pairs of sentences: у,

1. The manager restructured the compensation package and made bonuses possible. f £ Bonuses were made possible when the compensation package was restructured by the manager.

2. The reports must be filed by Tuesday.

You must file the reports by Tuesday.

Which do you prefer? What are the advantages of using the active voice?

Use the passive voice:

• to protect the person (diplomacy);

• to stress the action rather than the person (procedures);

• when the person is unknown.

Use the active voice in all other cases.