Curso de Inglés Comercial y de Negocios

Example: get to my 1. take a taxi to 2. try to get some 3. confirm the 4. go through passport 5. wait in the departure 6. enjoy the in-flight 7. board the 8. queue at the 9. do some		control flight the airport lounge shopping destination sleep entertainment check-in desk plane

Now complete the following text about Michelle with the expressions from the previous exercise.

When I go on a business trip, I always on the internet before I leave. I live about twenty minutes drive from the airport, so it’s easier for me to than to drive my own car and pay for parking. I like to arrive quite early when I fly so that I don’t have to for a long time.

Because I arrive early, I usually have time to before they call the flight and I .

While I I read a newspaper or magazine. I always like to watch other passengers and imagine why they are travelling and what kind of life they have.

Finally we are told to and during the flight I usually relax and . Unless I’m really tired, in which case I until the plane lands and I .

1. get stuck 2. collect your 3. jump in 4. go out for 5. have an early 6. go through 7. check into your 8. contact 9. unpack 10. be met in		your things night hotel a meal arrivals in traffic customs the office luggage a taxi

Read the continuation of Michelle’s business trip, and choose the best expression for each space.

As soon as I I and look for my name on the signs that people hold up in the arrivals hall. I am often by representatives of the company I’m visiting.

If there’s no-one there to meet me, I and go straight to the hotel. On a good day, if I’m lucky, I won’t . After I , I usually to see if there are any messages for me.

When I’m finally in my room and can relax, I and freshen up. I like to if I’m not too tired. It’s nice to get some fresh air and walk around a bit after dinner. I nearly always so that I’m ready for work the following day.

Listen to Michelle and read the above texts.

Match the following responses with the captions below. Follow the example.

Nice to meet you. I’m Clive Stevens
Oh, already?. I hope we can meet again soon
Congratulations!
Not at all. It’s been a pleasure.
Yes please, I’d love one.
Yes, very much, thanks.
Only a few days.
Yes, it’s wonderful!
~~That would be great, thanks.~~
Is there anything I can do to help?

Are you enjoying your stay in Milan? Would you like to meet for a beer after the meeting?		That would be great, thanks

You won’t believe this, but we’ve got the Sony contract! There are still a few things left to do before we sign.

The food's quite good here, isn't it? Can I get you a coffee?

I really must be going Thank's for everything

My name's Peter González Are you staying long?

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