A1
CLASS 01
Section 1
Listening
Instructions
Try to understand as much as possible from each audio below.
Try to transcribe each audio to practice writing. Then, move on to Section 2.
To download the audios (.zip) on your device, click below.
Section 2
Glossary
Instructions
One word from each audio will be briefly explained below.
Try to understand their definitions, examples and, listen to the audios again if you didn't catch them the first time you did. Then, move on to Section 3
Audio 01
Warm Up
TO PREPARE OR START BUILDING A CONNECTION BEFORE SOMETHING HAPPENS.
• Formality: Informal
• Synonym: Prepare / Initiate
• Separable: Yes
1 - We’re warming up two new prospects ahead of the next funding round.
2 - She warmed the investor up before the formal pitch.
Audio 03
Warm Up
TO PREPARE OR START BUILDING A CONNECTION BEFORE SOMETHING HAPPENS.
• Formality: Informal
• Synonym: Prepare / Initiate
• Separable: Yes
1 - We’re warming up two new prospects ahead of the next funding round.
2 - She warmed the investor up before the formal pitch.
Audio 05
Warm Up
TO PREPARE OR START BUILDING A CONNECTION BEFORE SOMETHING HAPPENS.
• Formality: Informal
• Synonym: Prepare / Initiate
• Separable: Yes
1 - We’re warming up two new prospects ahead of the next funding round.
2 - She warmed the investor up before the formal pitch.
Audio 02
Warm Up
TO PREPARE OR START BUILDING A CONNECTION BEFORE SOMETHING HAPPENS.
• Formality: Informal
• Synonym: Prepare / Initiate
• Separable: Yes
1 - We’re warming up two new prospects ahead of the next funding round.
2 - She warmed the investor up before the formal pitch.
Audio 04
Warm Up
TO PREPARE OR START BUILDING A CONNECTION BEFORE SOMETHING HAPPENS.
• Formality: Informal
• Synonym: Prepare / Initiate
• Separable: Yes
1 - We’re warming up two new prospects ahead of the next funding round.
2 - She warmed the investor up before the formal pitch.
Audio 06
Warm Up
TO PREPARE OR START BUILDING A CONNECTION BEFORE SOMETHING HAPPENS.
• Formality: Informal
• Synonym: Prepare / Initiate
• Separable: Yes
1 - We’re warming up two new prospects ahead of the next funding round.
2 - She warmed the investor up before the formal pitch.
Section 3
Transcript
Instructions
We're nearing the end, this section is like the "answer sheet".
Read the text extracted from the audio.
Now's the time to see what you heard!
Try to understand as much as possible before going to the Walkthrough section.
Then, move on to Section 4.
"So to wrap up, the strategy focuses on fewer clients, but much higher-value contracts."
"So to wrap up, the strategy focuses on fewer clients, but much higher-value contracts."
"So to wrap up, the strategy focuses on fewer clients, but much higher-value contracts."
"So to wrap up, the strategy focuses on fewer clients, but much higher-value contracts."
"So to wrap up, the strategy focuses on fewer clients, but much higher-value contracts."
"So to wrap up, the strategy focuses on fewer clients, but much higher-value contracts."
Section 4
Walkthrough
Instructions
In this video, the teacher covers every and each little detail you may have missed or may not know about the audios/transcript.
This video is rich in information so make sure to take notes of the new things you learn here.
Then, move on to Section 5 .
Section 5
Talking Point
Instructions
With a teacher, friend, or AI companion, practice talking, answering and discussing the following points listed below.
Reading Section:
When a new leader takes over, the way teams work often shifts. Priorities are reviewed, and inefficiencies are exposed. In fast-paced environments, managers who are results-driven tend to streamline processes and push for quicker decisions. This can be great for performance—but it may also cause tension if teams aren’t aligned. Brief syncs, or just touching base more often, can ease the transition and keep everyone on track.
Talking Point:
Can a focus on results create blind spots in how teams collaborate?
Conversation Questions:
What would you do if a new manager came in and shifted your priorities completely?
Do you think being results-driven always leads to better outcomes?
Why do you think some companies struggle to streamline their processes?