American English · C1 · Unit 6
At the top of your field
At the top of your field
By the end you can
- Speak fluently and precisely about your work
- Write a formal proposal or cover letter
- Understand complex professional texts
Words and phrases
| American English | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| at a crossroads | at a point where a big decision must be made | The industry is at a crossroads. |
| the landscape | the overall situation in a field | The landscape has changed dramatically. |
| I'd push back on that | I'd disagree with that | I'd push back on that a little. |
| to build on what | to add to what someone said | To build on what Dana said, regulation will matter. |
| a paradigm shift | a basic change in how people think | This is a paradigm shift for medicine. |
| disruption | a big change to how an industry works | Disruption is coming whether we like it or not. |
| in the years ahead | in the future | In the years ahead, AI will reshape the field. |
| sustainable growth | growth that can last | We need sustainable growth, not quick wins. |
| I am writing to express my interest in | a formal opening for a cover letter | I am writing to express my interest in the director position. |
| I look forward to hearing from you | a formal way to end a letter | I look forward to hearing from you. |
Then talk it through
A panel discussion about the future of your industry. In the app you have this conversation out loud or typed, with the unit's goals to tick off and corrections at the end.