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Business English
This page is here to help you with everything you need to improve your English and to be successful in a professional environment. It includes things such as business conversation questions, how to improve your resume, practice for your job interview, and reading conversation stories.
Convo questions
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How do Brazilian businesses access capital?
Case Studies
These are some video classes about real business stories from famous companies tthat have been turned into classes.
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Improve your Resume
Click on the picture and read the 9 slides about how to format and what to include in your resume. At the bottom of each slide are tips.
Name your resume "FirstName LastName Resume". No funny names. Avoid over-the-top formatting. Sometimes ATS systems can get confused and jumble your info. You could use tools like kickresume.com to see if your resume passes the ATS test.
Don't waste our time on a cover letter unless you have the name and email of the hiring manager/recruiter, and can send it to them directly. Cover letters should be unique to each position, so don't waste your time unless you are CERTAIN someone will read it.
Remember, your resume is to get you an interview... not to get you a job. Try to read it in 10 seconds and see what you take away from it. That is how long someone will take to decide to read more or to skip to the next one.
Name your resume "FirstName LastName Resume". No funny names. Avoid over-the-top formatting. Sometimes ATS systems can get confused and jumble your info. You could use tools like kickresume.com to see if your resume passes the ATS test.
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Business Reading Conversation
Read the story and discuss the questions below the slide. Enjoy!
Bran is "farelo" of cereal. Do you ever have cereal for breakfast?
Would you like to go into business with your brother or sister?
Who do you think was right in this story?
Bran is "farelo" of cereal. Do you ever have cereal for breakfast?
There is an expression in English "That's the way the cookie crumbles" which means "Those are the consequences or that's what happens"
What is the American diet known for?
Have you ever heard of the Graham cracker?
There is an expression in English "That's the way the cookie crumbles" which means "Those are the consequences or that's what happens"
Do you like Marshmallows? Did you like them when you were young?
Did you know Marshmallows are made from plants? Does that mean marshmallows are healthy?
Do you like camping? Do you like marshmallows in your hot chocolate? Did you find the story about marshmallows interesting?
Do you like Marshmallows? Did you like them when you were young?
Could AI be dangerous? Do you think AI should be regulated like nuclear weapons are?
Do you think it is possible for AI or machines to feel emotions or be sentient?
So should Google continue to work and develop AI... do you think it has potential to end up badly like in "The Terminator" with Skynet?
Could AI be dangerous? Do you think AI should be regulated like nuclear weapons are?
Do you know the story of Coca-Cola?
If you could choose one of these things to never have been invented, which would you choose? Which are you most happy to have been invented?
What do you think are the ingredients of cola-cola? If you were given the recipe by the owner of Uberlandia Refrescos, would you try to sell it to Pepsi, share it online or just say "interesting"?
Do you know the story of Coca-Cola?
How often do you use a vending machine?
Would you ever eat bear meat?
What do you think people would do if a vending machine started selling bear meat in your hometown?
How often do you use a vending machine?
Do you like going to festivals? What is the best that you have been to?
What would you think if you saw someone build a statue on a beach and then burn it?
Do you think it will be unhinged in 2022? What is the most unhinged party in Brazil?
Do you like going to festivals? What is the best that you have been to?
What do you think the future of housing will be like?
Why are houses so expensive?
So do you think this is how houses will be built in the future?
What do you think the future of housing will be like?
Have you ever ridden a scooter?
Are there any "unicorns" (startups worth more than a billion dollars) in Brazil?
Do you think this kind of transport is just a fad or will it be here for a long time?
Have you ever ridden a scooter?
Look at this picture! What do you think the story is going to be about?
What is the average number of children families have in Brazil?
What crazy idea do you think could make a difference in Brazil?
Look at this picture! What do you think the story is going to be about?
Do you think there should be a "Single's day" like "Valentine's day"?
What is the biggest shopping day in Brazil?
What does he mean when he says "promote inclusiveness to consumers, merchants and partners across our ecosystem"? Sounds like just marketing words to me.
Do you think there should be a "Single's day" like "Valentine's day"?
What are the two meanings of "trip"?
Do you think that psychedelics can help mental health problems?
What do you think? Would you invest in a psychedelic resort?
What are the two meanings of "trip"?
Have you ever had French wine?
Apart from French wine, what else do you think will be a thing of the past?
What do you drink when celebrating or commiserating?
Have you ever had French wine?
Have you or someone you know ever experienced depression?
Why do you think depression is more common today than in the past?
Do you think things like magic mushrooms and marihuana should be legalized for medical purposes? How about for recreational purposes?
Have you or someone you know ever experienced depression?
Do you invest your money?
Are you skeptical of the financial system?
Based on what you know now, which system is better?
Do you invest your money?
Have you noticed that Ronald has been missing?
Do you think he was a good mascot?
Do you think McDonald's should bring back Ronald?
Have you noticed that Ronald has been missing?
What do you think the story will be about?
Would you trust this guy?
Do you think he deserves 25 years in prison?
What do you think the story will be about?
Does beer give you hangovers?
Have you ever heard of Trappist beer?
Why do you think this beer is becoming endangered?
Does beer give you hangovers?
What do you think is more important - education or experience?
Do you like spicy chips?
Would you like to watch the movie?
What do you think is more important - education or experience?
Have you ever had a garage sale where you sell the things you don't use anymore?
What do they mean when they say "It's the latest bet that Gen Z will go vintage"?
Is your granddad a stylish guy?
Have you ever had a garage sale where you sell the things you don't use anymore?
What is your understanding of Silicon Valley? Does Brazil have its own version of Silicon Valley?
What do you know about PayPal? Does Brazil have a "mafia"?
savvy means intelligent. flush wish means full of. Do you know and savvy people flush with big ideas?
What is your understanding of Silicon Valley? Does Brazil have its own version of Silicon Valley?
Are you interested in fashion? Would you like to work in the fashion industry?
What does it mean to moonlight? Have you ever had a moonlighting job?
It is common that immigrant gain success in the USA. Do you think that Brazil should open it's borders to immigrants?
Are you interested in fashion? Would you like to work in the fashion industry?
Have you heard of "Only Fans"?
Do you think that traditional news sites such as The Wall Street Journal are going to be as powerful as they are today as in the past?
If you had the opportunity to get rich in a way like Tim Stokely did, would you take that opportunity?
Have you heard of "Only Fans"?
What do you know about Tesla?
Have you ever heard of the car company Rivian? Do you think that these electric car companies are really worth more than traditional companies like BMW and Ferrari?
Do you think there is an opportunity for a Brazilian car manufacturer to compete against these companies? What is your opinion of Elon Musk?
What do you know about Tesla?
How did you meet your partner?
Have you ever met someone online and started dating them?
What do you think about monopolies? Do you think it is ok that one company owns 4 out of the 5 biggest dating apps?
How did you meet your partner?
What do you think of cloning?
What do you think of cloning endangered species? Is it a legitimate way of saving them from extinction? What are some of the disadvantages that might occur?
Do you think it is a good idea to bring back extinct animals? All things combined, do you think that we should continue doing research into cloning and continue to clone animals, extinct animals and maybe even people?
What do you think of cloning?
What is a Tycoon?
Are there any musicians in Brazil that have leveraged their name and created businesses making themselves filthy rich?
How much time do you think she spends on her business ventures?
What is a Tycoon?
Have you heard of synthetic meat?
Do you think vegan burgers are as good as real ones?
Do you think this is just a trend or do you think that veganism will continue to grow in popularity?
Have you heard of synthetic meat?
How often do you read wikipedia?
Have you had any good ideas recently?
Have you ever made an edit or donation to Wikipedia?
How often do you read wikipedia?
How rich would you need to be to be completely satisfied with how much money you have?
Are you interested in fashion? Have you heard of Bernard Arnault before?
What factor determines how rich you will be in Brazil - family, education, personality, luck, etc?
How rich would you need to be to be completely satisfied with how much money you have?
What do you think they mean when they say "The Steve Jobs of Dating"?
How do you feel about dating apps?
Would you ever invest in a dating app?
What do you think they mean when they say "The Steve Jobs of Dating"?
Do you like the idea that a company like Coca-Cola is tracking how often, where, when, how and why you drink coke?
Have you heard of the freestyle machine?
How do you think AI could help you in your company?
Do you like the idea that a company like Coca-Cola is tracking how often, where, when, how and why you drink coke?
Now do you know what I am talking about when I say the Solo cup?
It is interesting that the Spanish Flu led to the invention of paper cups. What inventions do you think will/have come from the Covid pandemic?
Do you think the design and color of these cups is trademarked?
Now do you know what I am talking about when I say the Solo cup?
What do you think the biggest difference between American and Chinese companies are?
Do you think Uber came up with the idea of “uber”?
Do you worry about Chinese companies like Huawei having your personal data?
What do you think the biggest difference between American and Chinese companies are?
Do you watch cartoons?
What would you like your legacy to be when you pass away?
If you could write a cartoon, what would it be about?
Do you watch cartoons?
What does it mean to be "past your peak"?
Do you believe that consumption of beer in Brazil has also dropped?
Would you like to see the age limit for drinking increased to 21 like in the US? Do you think beer should be taxed more?
What does it mean to be "past your peak"?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word "Red Bull"?
Can you think of another company that has a 43% market share?
Do you find it interesting that they were 50/50 partners?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word "Red Bull"?
Have you heard of the Medellin Cartel?
Is there any business today that handles 80% of any global industry? Which company has the largest market share of a certain industry?
Why do you think he got 30 years while his brothers only got 5 years in prison?
Have you heard of the Medellin Cartel?
Have you ever been to an IKEA? Do you like meat balls?
Would you ever buy furniture from a catalog or online?
Which Brazilian company should follow this marketing strategy?
Have you ever been to an IKEA? Do you like meat balls?
Do you like Mexican food? Is opening a Mexican restaurant a good business idea in your city?
Have you ever been to a fine dining restaurant?
Do you know what guac is? Think about it... famous Mexican side dish?
Do you like Mexican food? Is opening a Mexican restaurant a good business idea in your city?
Have you ever thought about working in the mining industry?
Have you heard of cobalt?
Do you like companies like Tesla that are driving the future forward?
Have you ever thought about working in the mining industry?
Have you ever played with Lego? Do you buy it for your kids? Have you ever stood on a lego brick? How did you feel? 😂
Lego is more than 90 years old, does Brazil have any famous companies that are older than 90 years?
Do you think Lego will continue to be a hit in the future or do you think kids will start to play more video games and forget about Lego?
Have you ever played with Lego? Do you buy it for your kids? Have you ever stood on a lego brick? How did you feel? 😂
Have you heard of the ice-cream company called Dippin' Dots?
Do you know much about cryogenic technology? How is it used today?
Do you think it is interesting how a business run by one person can be a failure but run by another person it can be so successful?
Have you heard of the ice-cream company called Dippin' Dots?
Do you wish you were taller or shorter?
What is your opinion about cosmetic surgery?
Do you know anyone that would get this surgery?
Do you wish you were taller or shorter?
