LESSON
LISTENING AND SPEAKING
Ask for a promotion
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GET READY TO WATCH
Ben is asking his boss for a promotion.
What do you think he will say to persuade her?
WATCH
A
Watch the video. Was your guess correct?
B
Watch the video again. Answer the questions.
1.
Why has Ben been doing a lot more work lately?
2.
What job does Ben want?
3.
Why can’t Karen give Ben the job he wants?
4.
What does Karen offer Ben instead?
5.
What is Ben going to email to Karen?
6.
What does Ben give to Karen?
CONVERSATION
A
Watch part of the video. Complete the conversation.
Ben:
Will you be posting the Administrative Coordinator position soon?
I would like to be considered.
Karen:
Unfortunately, Ben, I can’t post the position because of the
cuts.
Ben:
I see.
Karen:
I think I can promote you to Assistant III, though. That won’t change your
, but it will raise your salary some.
Ben:
OK, thank you. I’d rather be an Assistant III than an Assistant II!
Karen:
I’ll need to write a letter making the
. Do you have an updated résumé?
Ben:
Yes, I do. I can print it out for you right away.
B
PAIRS
Practice the conversation. Use your own names.
C
PAIRS
Practice the conversation again.
Make similar conversations.
PAIRS
Ben doesn’t get the promotion he wants, but he does get a raise. Why do you think
Karen offered him a raise? Should he have pushed harder for a promotion? Why or why not?
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
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