A2+ · Adults · 50 minutes · Pairs or small groups · 6-page PDF
Which syllable is stronger in invoice, report or hotel? In BWS1, learners match eight workplace pictures to words, then hear and practise the stress in ten useful Business English words.
Download BWS1: Business English Word Stress (PDF)
What learners do
Complete two model dialogues about a client visit and a call to a supplier. Play Win the Square, a three-in-a-row game in which a correct word and stress pattern earn a square. Then make two workplace calls and rearrange a client meeting when the plans change.
Prepare before class
Use pages 1–4 in class and page 5 for voice-note homework. Page 6 gives you the timing, pronunciation models and answer key. Read the model dialogues aloud for the listening task.
Keep exploring
Try more pronunciation practice with Say It. Check It. · Read how to model word stress · Listen to Gav & Em on teaching syllables