Giving reasons for
Achieve a better balance between work and life.
Can have more time for further education and learning new skills.
Help those with families spend more time together.
‘I’m really prefer working on my own. I get so much more done.’
‘The problem with our company is that departments never seem to know what the other is doing.’
Giving reasons against
Jobs today require a working Compared with computer skill,
knowledge of certain
English is more important for a
computer skills.
company in international trade;
Can be hard to stay motivated without the support of colleagues.
3) The company wants to replace your English teacher with
lessons on a computer.
Giving reasons for
Exciting because it feels Want to spend the weekend
like an excursion.
with family.
A good opportunity to do a Weekend is the time for
course while enjoying the relaxation after a week’s
1) Your manager wants everyone in the department to spend an unpaid weekend in the country on a team-building course.
Giving reasons for
Giving reasons against
country view.
work, not a time for work.
Good to be away from the hustle and bustle of the city and get close to nature.
2) Some employees have asked for flexitime and the opportunity to work from home.
‘Why don’t my
staff do what I ask them?’
Listening: Assessing training needs
1. Listen to a conversation between a training manager and Sergio. 1) Which course does Sergio want to take? Why?
Can reduce child care costs and have more time with families.
Giving reasons against
Need to be self-disciplined and self-motivated.
Sometimes it is hard to differentiate between work time and private time.
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‘I’m responsible for then people but I find it hard to get the best from them.’
Sergio wants to take both of the courses because they will help him with his new role. 2) What do Sergio and the training manager disagree on? They disagree on whether online training is as effective as face-to-face training.
Giving reasons against
The problem is that… One big disadvantage with that is… One argument against that idea is… I don’t think…
2. Work in pairs. Role play these discussions. Take turns to give reasons for and give reasons against.
3. What do you think makes an effective training?
•The teacher (the trainer) •the students (the trainees) •The facilities •The approach/methods •How much it responds to your needs •The extras (lunch, comfort, etc.)
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Duration: Approx. 2 hours.
This is an online product and for a single user.
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2. Listen again. Work in pairs.
Student A: Listen and list the training manager’s arguments for online training on the left of the table.
Student B: Listen and list Sergio’s arguments for face-to-face training on the right of the table.
Online training
Face-to-face training
Relaxed and more
More personal and
comfortable;
interactive;
More flexible, may do it any More direct, closer, hearing
- it’s cheaper
Face-to-face training
- you get new ideas from other people on the course - networking
- you can ask the tutor questions
Can you think of any more arguments for and against online training?
2. Imagine you are a training manager and you receive information on the two courses below. Read these statements from people at your company and decide which course would suit them.