Issue #48

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Tips and Tricks for Business English Language Learners (B.E.L.L.)

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Christmas Tree

Each week I will send out some handy tips and useful exercises for adults learning to navigate and use the English language. Please feel free to share this newsletter with friends and colleagues. For more in-depth language coaching, use the link below to schedule a 1:1 consultation.

A universal symbol of the holiday is the evergreen Christmas Tree. Let’s explore traditions around the globe in this holiday edition.

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Vocabulary

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Christmas Tree

Identify the parts of the tree. Here is your word list:

Tree topper Reindeer Bow

Tree stand Star Santa

Snowflake Globe ornament

Grammar

Last week we practiced coordinating conjunctions and it was fairly straightforward. This week we will dive into the more complex subordinating conjunctions. Begin by watching this video. Go back to review as many times as you need.

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Now let’s practice subordinating conjunctions:

Choose the right (most-natural-sounding) subordinating conjunction for each of the sentences.​
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1. ________________ she tried really hard, she lost the race.
Although
Because
Since
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2. ________________ my wife loves lilies, my sister prefers roses.
Because
Whereas
Rather than
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3. ________________ sending everyone the same email, John composed a separate email for each of his friends.
If only
Unless
Rather than
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4. ________________ she comes, I will not talk to her.
Even if
Although
Because
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5. ________________ you come with me, I will not go.
Although
Whereas
Unless
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6. ________________ you have told me your name, I will tell you mine.
Although
Since
Even if
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7. ________________ he didn’t know what to say, he said nothing.
Because
Unless
Though
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8. ________________ he came into the room, everyone looked at him.
Although
When
Whereas
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9. ________________ the guard was sleeping, the prisoners escaped.
Although
While
Unless
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10. ________________ she watches that movie, she cries.
Whatever
Because
Whenever

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Reading Practice

I grew up with real Christmas trees and as I grew more environmentally conscious, I thought it would be better to purchase a fake tree. This year, I found out that real trees are better for the environment. Read the article below to find out more:

​https://www.nature.org/en-us/what-we-do/our-priorities/protect-water-and-land/land-and-water-stories/real-vs-fake-christmas-tree/​

Weekly Challenge

Correct the errors in the sentences below:

1. They’re looking forward to go on vacation next year.

2.. We need to analyze more deeply this problem.

3.. If we hire more people, we wouldn’t be so busy.

4. Today we discussed about potential strategies.

5. This will allow us to concentrate on our business and don’t worry about our IT infrastructure.

6. They gave him more responsibilities due to he is handling his current responsibilities very well.

7. They wouldn’t let me to leave early today even though I had something really important to take care of.

8. In the meantime John prepared breakfast, I worked on putting the finishing touches on my presentation.

9. I wish to have a relaxing vacation this December.

10. This office isn’t as big than the other office.

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