BE Course Intermediate. Spaced Repetition 10 | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

Correct the mistake in this phrase: 'Can I come here?' (interrupting)

Can I come IN here?

Correct the mistake in this phrase: 'If I follow after you...'

If I follow you

Which 2 phrases would help to check understanding?

e.g. Are you saying that...? Are you suggesting that...?

Which 2 phrases would help to refer back in your speech?

e.g. As we were saying earlier... To go back to what I was just saying...

Name 2 phrases to interrupt politely?

e.g. If I can just stop you for a moment... Sorry to interrupt you, but...

What is the difference between 1. 'stop to do' and 1. 'stop doing'?

1. stop to start another activity 2. finish something completely

What would you use - infinitive or gerund: 'refuse _______'?

refuse + infinitive

What would you use - infinitive or gerund: 'manage _______'?

manage + infinitive

What would you use - infinitive or gerund: 'don't mind _______'?

don't mind + gerund

What would you use - infinitive or gerund: 'adore _______'?

adore + gerund

What is a 'gig economy'?

a free market system in which people get temporary jobs and short-term contracts

How do you understand the expression ' to keep up with the times'?

to be always up-to-date with current events

Explain and give examples of 'soft skills'

non-technical skills that relate to how you work, interact with colleagues, solve problems (e.g. time-management, leadership, teamwork)

Name 5 trend at work a century ago

e.g. 9-to-5 schedule, Cubicles, Rigid hierarchy, Physical archives, One job for life

Name 5 modern trends at work

e.g. Flexible work schedule, Cloud technologies, Skype / Zoom, Open space, Remote work

Name 5 synonyms to the word 'employees'

e.g. workers, staff, workforce, personnel, human resources