British 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
| British English | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| the industry as a whole | the whole industry | The industry as a whole is changing fast. |
| going forward | from now on, in the future (business) | Going forward, we'll work more closely with universities. |
| cutting-edge | the newest and most advanced | We use cutting-edge technology. |
| stay ahead of the curve | keep ahead of changes | We need to stay ahead of the curve. |
| stakeholder | a person or group with an interest in a project | Every stakeholder needs to be consulted. |
| take on board | accept and consider (an idea or criticism) | We'll take on board everything you've said. |
| sustainable growth | growth that can continue for a long time | Our aim is sustainable growth, not quick profit. |
| I'm delighted to | I'm very pleased to (formal) | I'm delighted to be here. |
| I would welcome the opportunity to | I'd like the chance to (formal) | I would welcome the opportunity to discuss this further. |
| Yours faithfully | a formal ending to a letter when you don't know the person's name (British) | Yours faithfully, Helen Clarke |
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.