Business English

9. Business Presentations
In this day and age, presentations are everywhere thanks to modern technology. There’s a good chance that not only do your students have something to say about them, but they may have to give some at their job. Questions you could give them are:

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  What makes a good presentation?
  

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  What makes a bad presentation?
  

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  Do you have to give any presentations at work? If so, what are they about?
  

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  How do you feel about giving presentations?
  

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  How do you feel about watching presentations?
  

10. Meetings
Unless your students work an hourly position, they more than likely have meetings and talking about meetings is a nice topic since it’s so relatable. Great questions include:

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  How often do you have meetings at work?
  

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  Do you like meetings at work? Why/why not?
  

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  What is often discussed at your meetings?
  

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  What are the advantages/disadvantages to having meetings?
  

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  “If you must have a meeting, lose the chairs.” Do you agree? Why/why not?
  

11. Conferences
Many students may well have an important conference in the very near future and want to prepare. Networking, detailed job descriptions, presentation discussions, gathering information and the general culture exchange are all key areas of a professional conference. Here are some questions:

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  How would you open a conversation with someone in English at a conference? Is it any different in your native language?
  

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  Do you normally see all the presentations at a conference? What are some good and bad reasons you might miss a presentation or two?
  

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  Do you find it more challenging making small talk or discussing business at conferences? Why do you think that is?
  

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  Do you go out of your way to meet new people at conferences, or do you stick to your pack of colleagues? What are some great reasons to meet new people?
  
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  Are there parties at conferences? Any good stories?