Pre-intermediate
A selection of pre-intermediate worksheets and lesson plans from Macmillan resources.
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A manufacturing process
Author: Colin Benn, Paul Dummett and Simon Greenall Level: Pre-intermediate Type: Worksheet
To describe a manufacturing process and decide on the layout of a manufacturing plant.
A marketing campaign
Author: Colin Benn, Paul Dummett and Simon Greenall Level: Pre-intermediate Type: Worksheet
To plan and present a marketing campaign for a project.
A problem with a supplier
Author: Colin Benn, Paul Dummett and Simon Greenall Level: Pre-intermediate Type: Worksheet
To take part in a typical exchange of faxes between a large customer and supplier.
An informal meeting
Author: Colin Benn, Paul Dummett and Simon Greenall Level: Pre-intermediate Type: Worksheet
To discuss possible ways of motivating a sales team.
Business history
Author: Colin Benn, Paul Dummett and Simon Greenall Level: Pre-intermediate Type: Worksheet
To talk about how long certain things have been established.
Business news
Author: Colin Benn, Paul Dummett and Simon Greenall Level: Pre-intermediate Type: Worksheet
To read items of business news and discuss their implications.
Choosing the right candidate
Author: Colin Benn, Paul Dummett and Simon Greenall Level: Pre-intermediate Type: Worksheet
To ask and answer questions about someone's education, qualifications and work experience.
Communication skills
Author: David Riley and Simon Greenall Level: Pre-intermediate Type: Worksheet
To discuss techniques for giving a presentation, chairing a meeting and writing a report.
Company culture
Author: Colin Benn, Paul Dummett and Simon Greenall Level: Pre-intermediate Type: Worksheet
To find out about working practices in different companies/countries.
Company profile
Author: Colin Benn, Paul Dummett and Simon Greenall Level: Pre-intermediate Type: Worksheet
To talk about the various parts of a large company; its divisions, subsidiaries, etc.
Company structure
Author: Colin Benn, Paul Dummett and Simon Greenall Level: Pre-intermediate Type: Worksheet
To talk about company organization, people's responsibilities and who they report to.
Crossword
Author: Colin Benn, Paul Dummett and Simon Greenall Level: Pre-intermediate Type: Worksheet
To write clues for a crossword and to complete it.
Dates and times
Author: Colin Benn, Paul Dummett and Simon Greenall Level: Pre-intermediate Type: Worksheet
To talk about times and dates.
Dealing with figures
Author: Colin Benn, Paul Dummett and Simon Greenall Level: Pre-intermediate Type: Worksheet
To report facts and statistics about a company.
Describing a product
Author: Colin Benn, Paul Dummett and Simon Greenall Level: Pre-intermediate Type: Worksheet
To apply adjectives to different products to describe their advantages and disadvantages.
Describing performance
Author: Colin Benn, Paul Dummett and Simon Greenall Level: Pre-intermediate Type: Worksheet
To interpret charts and graphs using the past simple and the present continuous to describe trends.
Diplomacy
Author: Colin Benn, Paul Dummett and Simon Greenall Level: Pre-intermediate Type: Worksheet
To speak diplomatically when negotiating.
Discussing options
Author: Colin Benn, Paul Dummett and Simon Greenall Level: Pre-intermediate Type: Worksheet
To discuss the consequences of different courses of action and decide which is best.
Do you like working under pressure?
Author: Colin Benn, Paul Dummett and Simon Greenall Level: Pre-intermediate Type: Worksheet
To speak about work skills and preferences and choose suitable jobs.
Entertaining a client
Author: Colin Benn, Paul Dummett and Simon Greenall Level: Pre-intermediate Type: Worksheet
To explain the dishes on a menu to a guest and make recommendations.
Everyday requests
Author: David Riley and Simon Greenall Level: Pre-intermediate Type: Worksheet
To practise everyday requests when travelling on business.
Finding your way
Author: Colin Benn, Paul Dummett and Simon Greenall Level: Pre-intermediate Type: Worksheet
To ask for and give directions in and around an office building.
First meetings and introductions
Author: Colin Benn, Paul Dummett and Simon Greenall Level: Pre-intermediate Type: Worksheet
To introduce yourself and others.
Getting through
Author: Colin Benn, Paul Dummett and Simon Greenall Level: Pre-intermediate Type: Worksheet
To make short telephone calls and leave messages.
Government measures
Author: Colin Benn, Paul Dummett and Simon Greenall Level: Pre-intermediate Type: Worksheet
To talk about recent actions and their results.
Health and safety
Author: David Riley and Simon Greenall Level: Pre-intermediate Type: Worksheet
To describe an accident in the past and talk about its causes.
How long does it take?
Author: Colin Benn, Paul Dummett and Simon Greenall Level: Pre-intermediate Type: Worksheet
To ask about time, distance and cost.
In answer to your letter
Author: Colin Benn, Paul Dummett and Simon Greenall Level: Pre-intermediate Type: Worksheet
To answer a letter of enquiry about a product.
Is there a warehouse?
Author: Colin Benn, Paul Dummett and Simon Greenall Level: Pre-intermediate Type: Worksheet
To choose a new building for your company by talking about the facilities offered at two sites.
Making an appointment
Author: Colin Benn, Paul Dummett and Simon Greenall Level: Pre-intermediate Type: Worksheet
To make, change and cancel appointments on the telephone.
Meeting the budget
Author: David Riley and Simon Greenall Level: Pre-intermediate Type: Worksheet
To talk about performance using a graph and to explain the reasons for changes in performance.
Money matters
Author: Colin Benn, Paul Dummett and Simon Greenall Level: Pre-intermediate Type: Worksheet
To talk about the way money is used: systems of payment, borrowing and tax.
Negotiation
Author: Colin Benn, Paul Dummett and Simon Greenall Level: Pre-intermediate Type: Worksheet
To arrange a meeting and negotiate the terms of a contract.
Office work
Author: Colin Benn, Paul Dummett and Simon Greenall Level: Pre-intermediate Type: Worksheet
To ask and answer questions about routine administrative work.
Patent pending
Author: Colin Benn, Paul Dummett and Simon Greenall Level: Pre-intermediate Type: Worksheet
To describe things and what they do, or what they are used for.
Phrasal verbs
Author: Colin Benn, Paul Dummett and Simon Greenall Level: Pre-intermediate Type: Worksheet
To be familiar with the meaning and use of some phrasal verbs commonly used in business.
Placing an advertisement
Author: Colin Benn, Paul Dummett and Simon Greenall Level: Pre-intermediate Type: Worksheet
To make specific requests and to fill in a form.
Placing an order
Author: Colin Benn, Paul Dummett and Simon Greenall Level: Pre-intermediate Type: Worksheet
To place and to receive an order.
Problem solving
Author: Colin Benn, Paul Dummett and Simon Greenall Level: Pre-intermediate Type: Worksheet
To think of solutions to problems and then to report on any action taken.
Showing someone around
Author: Colin Benn, Paul Dummett and Simon Greenall Level: Pre-intermediate Type: Worksheet
To give a guided tour of a company and describe the work in different departments.
Success story
Author: Colin Benn, Paul Dummett and Simon Greenall Level: Pre-intermediate Type: Worksheet
To talk about someone's career and achievements.
The business world 2010
Author: Colin Benn, Paul Dummett and Simon Greenall Level: Pre-intermediate Type: Worksheet
To talk about future trends in employment and trades.
The conditions for change
Author: Colin Benn, Paul Dummett and Simon Greenall Level: Pre-intermediate Type: Worksheet
To speak about the background to important events.
The marketing consultant
Author: Colin Benn, Paul Dummett and Simon Greenall Level: Pre-intermediate Type: Worksheet
To gather information and then present a profile of a product and a marketing strategy for it.
The right qualifications
Author: Colin Benn, Paul Dummett and Simon Greenall Level: Pre-intermediate Type: Worksheet
To talk about the requirements for a particular job: personal qualities, skills and experience people must have.
Two careers
Author: Colin Benn, Paul Dummett and Simon Greenall Level: Pre-intermediate Type: Worksheet
To talk about a person's background and career.
What are the rules?
Author: David Riley and Simon Greenall Level: Pre-intermediate Type: Worksheet
To talk about advertising and trading standards in different countries.
What would you do…?
Author: Colin Benn, Paul Dummett and Simon Greenall Level: Pre-intermediate Type: Worksheet
To discuss possible solutions to a problem and to consider the possible consequences.
What's the word for…?
Author: Colin Benn, Paul Dummett and Simon Greenall Level: Pre-intermediate Type: Worksheet
To give definitions of words and to learn new words, their meaning, punctuation and spelling.
Which car?
Author: Colin Benn, Paul Dummett and Simon Greenall Level: Pre-intermediate Type: Worksheet
To compare the features and performance of three cars and choose the best.
Work routines
Author: Colin Benn, Paul Dummett and Simon Greenall Level: Pre-intermediate Type: Worksheet
To find missing information by asking about the routines of five working people.
