The topic of corporate strategy has become increasingly relevant in today's interconnected world. As societies evolve and new challenges emerge, our understanding must deepen accordingly. This passage invites you to critically examine various aspects, consider multiple viewpoints, and articulate nuanced arguments. The vocabulary and structures presented here will enable sophisticated discussion.
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Corporate Strategy
B2en40 min
What you'll learn
- Talk about corporate strategy with confidence.
- Read and understand passages about corporate strategy.
Tips for this lesson
- Repeat new words out loud several times.
- Try to use today's vocabulary in your own sentences.
- Don't worry about mistakes — they help you learn!
Step 1 of 7
1Warm-up
Vocabulary
Learn the following words and repeat after your tutor.
routine/ruːˈtiːn/noun
schedule/ˈʃedjuːl/noun
habit/ˈhæbɪt/noun
manage/ˈmænɪdʒ/verb
corporate/corporate/noun
discuss/dɪˈskʌs/verb
Step 2 of 7
2Reading
Corporate Strategy
Read the passage carefully and answer the questions below.

Comprehension
1.What is the main idea of this passage?
2.Why is this topic important?
3.What should you do with the new vocabulary?
Step 3 of 7
3Vocabulary
Vocabulary in Context
Study each word and its example. Try to use it in your own sentence.
routine/ruːˈtiːn/noun
schedule/ˈʃedjuːl/noun
habit/ˈhæbɪt/noun
manage/ˈmænɪdʒ/verb
corporate/corporate/noun
discuss/dɪˈskʌs/verb
Step 4 of 7
4Fill the blanks
Practice Conversation
Complete the dialogue with your own answers.
Teacher
Let's talk about corporate strategy. What do you think?
Student
I think corporate strategy is very interesting.
Teacher
Can you tell me more? Give me an example.
Student
For example, I often...
Teacher
That's great! How about in your daily life?
Student
In my daily life, I...
Step 5 of 7
5Q&A drill
Comprehension Questions
Match each question with the correct answer.
- Q1What is corporate strategy about?A____________
- Q2Why is this topic useful?A____________
- Q3How can you practise this at home?A____________
- Q4What should you remember from this lesson?A____________
Step 6 of 7
6Word order
Word Order
Put the words in the correct order to make a sentence.
Example
English.learningamI→I am learning English.
- Sentence 1Tap the words below to build the sentence.
- Sentence 2Tap the words below to build the sentence.
- Sentence 3Tap the words below to build the sentence.
Step 7 of 7
7Speak freely
Discussion
Discuss these questions with your tutor. Try to give detailed answers.
- 1.What are the advantages and disadvantages of corporate strategy?
- 2.How has corporate strategy changed in recent years?
- 3.What advice would you give someone learning about corporate strategy?
- 4.How is corporate strategy different in your country compared to English-speaking countries?