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A2 Elementary English 8:49 1,146 words Educational

Discussing Mistaken or Wrong Business Decisions

EnglishClass101 · 5,865 views · Added 2 months ago

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This lesson focuses on the mixed conditional structure 'if + past perfect clause, subject + would + base verb' for discussing past mistakes that affect the present. Through a job interview conversation, learners practice expressing regrets and reflecting on wrong decisions. The lesson is perfect for building fluency in professional English, especially for interviews and business discussions.

Learning Stats

A2

CEFR Level

1,146

Total Words

304

Unique Words

3/10

Difficulty

Vocabulary Diversity 27%

Subtitles (34 segments)

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Do you know how to talk about mistakes or bad decisions in English? Hi, my name is Alicia and this is three-step English by Englishclass10101.com.

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In this lesson, you'll learn how to discuss wrong decisions or business mistakes through a quick conversation.

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Let's look at the dialogue. So, tell me about yourself, Mason. Well, I've always been interested in science and research. I studied earth sciences at UCLA. While I was there, I got the opportunity to go to Antarctica as a researcher. After that, I finished my studies and now I'm looking to further my career. I admit your resume is impressive. You seem a bit overqualified for an assistant position. If I hadn't taken time off from school, I would be farther in my career right now. I see.

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And why do you think you would be a good fit for this job? I'm very organized and good with time management. I learned these skills when I was a researcher in Antarctica. I wouldn't be the person I am today if I hadn't had that experience. Those are valuable skills indeed. One final question. What are your biggest weaknesses?

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I would say my biggest weakness is that I am a perfectionist. I was always the last person to leave the lab in Antarctica. If I wasn't such a perfectionist, I would have been a lot less stressed in college.

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Well, that answers all of my questions. We'll be in touch. Thank you very much.

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Key Vocabulary (17)

you A1 pronoun

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

result A1 noun

A result is something that happens or exists because of something else that happened before. It is often used to describe the final score of a game, the grade on a test, or the outcome of a specific action.

present A1 noun

A present is an object that you give to someone, typically on a special occasion or to show your gratitude. It is usually something that is given for free to make the recipient feel happy or appreciated.

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