Oxford University Press has uploaded a few educational videos on the YouTube account which a part of the Business English Result series.
Today we are going to show Choosing the right location. Although the Business English Result series has business English students in mind, I think we can use some of the material for all kinds of English students, as the topic is quite general and relevant to them. The activity is suitable for Básico 2 and Intermedio 1 students.
Speaking
What location is good for these businesses? Give reasons for your opinions.
gym - supermarket- marketing agency- car hire company -bank -flower shop
What does a graphic designer do? What sort of location do they need?
Video comprehension
Watch the video and answer these questions.
1 Why does Tom want a new office?
2 Where is the first office?
3 What equipment and facilities are there in the first office?
4 Where is the second office?
5 What equipment and facilities are there in the second office?
6 What does Tom decide to do?
Watch the video again.
Write down the positive and negative things about each office.
Speaking
Which location do you think Tom should choose? Include these points in your answer and think of reasons to support your opinions:
Location
Facilities
Equipment
Key:
A graphic designer designs printed material – books, leaflets, posters, etc. They need an office with space for computers and the material they produce.
1 He works from home at the moment and needs more space for new staff. / 2 In the centre of town. / 3 An office with desks and chairs, phone, meeting room, kitchen and toilets, shelves. / 4 5 miles out of town. / 5 Kitchen and toilets, parking. / 6 He doesn’t make a decision.
Office 1
+ furnished, near to the station, easy for clients to visit,
- other companies share the facilities, not attractive, small
Office 2
+ beautiful location, big, light, car park
- difficult to get to, no furniture
You can read the transcript here.
