Practice Session for Trade Show
In the business world, the art of «asking questions» is crucial. Closed questions provide precise, direct answers, aiding in swift decision-making. Conversely, open questions spark more comprehensive discussions, revealing underlying thoughts and fostering collaboration.
Instructions:
Listen to the audio part and then create a response appropriate for the situation.
Pay attention to:
- the speakers accent
- the ice breaker
- the type of question
Background
Provide participants with background information on the proposed merger between the two clearing houses and its potential impact on the financial industry.
Open Questions
Closed Questions
Vocabulary Brush Up
A trade show
Finance
To attend
To look forward to
Financial Markets
An attendee
Anticipation
On Your Toes
An event
A gathering
Blend
Buzz
Integration Questions
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Encourage participants to engage in open discussions and debates, using the M&A vocabulary to analyze the potential benefits and challenges of the merger.
Closing Up
Balancing the use of open and closed questions is essential. While closed questions clarify and confirm, open questions drive innovation and deeper understanding, enhancing overall communication and decision-making in business contexts.
About the content creator.
Eric Froiland is a legal English teacher originating from the United States, who has resided in Bogota, Colombia for the past decade. He holds the esteemed position of a guest columnist at Ambito Jurídico, where he shares his profound knowledge with its discerning readership. Additionally, as the proprietor and founder of Legal English Innovation SAS, he has earned widespread recognition as the foremost legal English academy in Colombia, proudly serving as an official Test of Legal English Skills (TOLES) examination center.
