EARLY ACCESS
B1
CLASS 01
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
Check-in
A short meeting or update to stay aligned and track progress.
• Formality: Common
• Synonym: Quick meeting / Update
Let’s do a quick check-in tomorrow to align on the project.
We scheduled weekly check-ins to stay on track during the rollout.
Audio 03
Strategic Alignment
WHEN TWO COMPANIES OR TEAMS ARE MOVING IN THE SAME DIRECTION WITHOUT FORMAL INTEGRATION.
• Formality: Formal
• Synonym: Strategic fit / Partnership
Not all partnerships require full mergers—sometimes a strategic alignment is more agile.
The two firms explored a strategic alignment before considering equity sharing.
Audio 02
Bottleneck
A point in a process where things slow down or get stuck.
• Formality: Common
• Synonym: Obstacle / Blocker
The approval process became a bottleneck and slowed everything down.
Too many people depending on one team often creates bottlenecks.
Audio 04
Sync
To align or coordinate with someone so you’re both on the same page.
• Formality: Common
• Synonym: Align / Coordinate
Let’s sync later today and finalize the slides.
We all synced before the client call to avoid confusion.
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.
"We’re scheduling a few check-ins with the new partner next week."
"Exactly. We want strategic alignment before we even talk numbers."
"Good. Clear communication will help us avoid any bottlenecks early on."
"Totally agree. It’s smarter to sync our goals first and move from there."
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.
CONVERSATION QUESTIONS
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Do you usually have check-ins during projects, or only at the end?
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What’s the biggest bottleneck you’ve faced in your current job?
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Can you think of a time when there was no strategic alignment in your team?
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How do you prefer to sync with others—messages, calls, or meetings?
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How important do you think alignment is in a partnership?