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BEC Speaking phrases Rae Phrases for Speaking Part 21a) Introduction for How to . type of question: Well, when it comes to cost reduction, quite a few number of things can be done It is evident that identify ways of reducing costs plays a major role in a company. As known to all, it is very important to identify ways to reduce costs in a company.1b) Introduction for The importance of. type of question:As known to all, it is very important to identify ways to reduce costs in a company. It is vital not to underestimate the importance of Finding out about customers habits and attitudes are essential for every successful business. 2)Contructing the body Explain your pointIn this wayTo put it another wayIn other wordsThat is to saySo to speakLets Say Supporting your pointAs a resultConsequentlyAs a consequenceThereforeDue toOn account of Provide examplesSayFor instanceFor exampleBy way of example BeginningFirst of allTo begin withAt the first stageThe company will begin by TransitionAnd of courseApart from thatBut most importantlyWhats more3)ConclusionWhile there are also other considerations in reducing costs in a company. I believe the factors mentioned above are the most significant ones. There may be other benefits to find out about customers habits and attitudes, I believe the reasons mentioned above are the most significant ones.Phrases for Speaking Part 3 Making a personal statementAs far as Im concerned To the best of my judgment / knowledgeIn my view In my opinion Personally, I think I am convinced that As I see it I feel very strongly that. Its clear/obvious to me that It looks to me as if It seems to me It has come to my attention that Developing and supporting your ideaBesides On the other hand Not only that Apart from that And another thingIn addition Disagreement:Yes, perhaps. Well, yes. Yes, in a way. Yes, to some extent. Mmm, possibly. Yeah, I agree up to a point. Well, youve got a point there. Theres something in that, I suppose. I guess you could be right. Well, I guess youve got a point there. I see your point, but Yes, I suppose so. Well, that might be the case. I am not so sure. Do you think so? Im not so certain. I dont see it that way. Well, it depends. Well, I dont know. Mmm, Im not so sure youre right. Im inclined to disagree with that. I suppose thats true in a way, but what I am getting at is that. Agreement: Im behind you 100%. I couldnt agree more. Thats a fabulous idea. Thats absolutely true. Absolutely. I think you are absolutely right. I take your point. I couldnt have put it better myself. Im with you on that. Thats just what I was thinking. Thats exactly what I think. Thats a good point. Yes, you are quite right. Thats just how I see it. Thats exactly my opinion. Well said Do not useI disagree. I disagree with you completely/entirely. I really cant agree. You are wrong. I cant accept your opinion. You dont really mean that, do you? You cant be serious. You got to be kidding!I cant believe you said thatBEC Listening phrases转折点 I mean, dont get me wrong 别误会 and to be honest 说实话 Im afraid Unfortunately 很可惜 But thats not the case 但其实不是这样的 (pause) shall we say (pause) 这么说吧 flexible hours 注意引号词的语气 So, yes its definitely 肯定用语Cleft Sentences1. We provide a more complete service2. What we do is provide a more complete service3. All they have to do is press a button4. They only has to press a button5. Its that sort of situation that we want to avoid6. We want to avoid that sort of situation7. We dont want people cram at the last minute8. The last thing we want is people cram at the last minutePart II: When task one is: Intention, Aim, PurposeWhat attracted me wasI decided / I was suppose toI wanted/ I was looking forI was disappointed at / to find out I plan / my plan wasI was fascinatedWhen task two is: Outcome, ExperienceI realised that / I come back to realiseI felt / I wishIt gave me an idea, I thought of ways to, I spotted ways toThe (fair, course, workshop. etc) helped me toSince coming off the (fair, course, workshop etc) BEC Speaking Part 2 A1. Marketing: the importance of advertising slogans in promoting a brand or productWe should never underestimate the importance. , an effective slogan help implies a distinction, give credible impression and is hard to forgetMain point IMPLIES A DISTINCTIONSupport 1 It helps stating the differences among competitors, with in legal constrainsMain point 2 GIVE CREDIBLE IMPRESSIONSupport 2 Studies have shown, witty slogans boost consumer confidenceMain point 3 HARD TO FORGETSupport 3 Catchy slogans are more likely to be passed around by word of mouth, meaning free advertisingIn general, there may be other benefits to have an effective I believe the reasons mentioned above are the most significant ones. Rae 2009-11-09 20:51:35 1楼 B1. Information management: the importance of keeping staff informed about company policies and plansWe should never underestimate the importance. , this helps 1, 2, 3Main point BOOST STAFF MORALESupport 1 Updating staff with policies give them a sense of involvement Main point 2 MAINTAIN SEAMLESS COMMUNICATIONSupport 2 More effective collaborative work, everyone is up to dateMain point 3 ACHIVE MAXIMUM EMOPLYEE EFFICIENCYSupport 3 Less explaining, more working, cost effective for the companyIn general, there may be other benefits to keep staff I believe the reasons mentioned above are the most significant ones.Rae 2009-11-09 20:52:02 2楼 B2. Project management: the importance of teamwork for the effective management of projectsWe should never underestimate the importance. , this helps 1,2,3Main point INCREASE EFFICIENCYSupport 1 effective teamwork can help bring the best out of everyoneMain point 2 LESS TURNOVERSupport 2 Well played teamwork increase employee loyalty, which saves training time and moneyMain point 3 IMPROVE STAFF RELATIONSHIPSupport 3 Friendly attitude among staff helps the entire team to finish projects before deadlineIn general, there may be other benefits of good teamwork I believe the reasons mentioned above are the most significant ones.Rae 2009-11-09 20:52:27 3楼 C1. Purchasing: how to achieve and maintain good relations with all suppliersWell, when it comes to , quite a few number of things can be done.Main point SCHEDULE REGULAR COMMUNICATIONSupport 1 Via email, in person, just to see how things are going, keep contactMain point 2 AVOIDE LATE PAYMENTSupport 2 No one likes to chase late payersMain point 3 PARTICIPATE IN SPECIAL EVENTSSupport 3 Ask your suppliers to join trade fair and invite them to company eventsTo sum up, while there may be other considerations in I believe the factors mentioned above are the most significant ones.Rae 2009-11-09 20:52:40 4楼 A2. Personal skills: how to motivate employees to achieve their full potentialAs known to all, it is very important toMain point PROVIDING INCENTIVESSupport 1 Bonus tired to achievements, movie tickets, better parking, internal recognitionMain point 2 DELEGATE BY ABILITYSupport 2 HR or managers must delegate and assign a suitable position for staff , the better a person feel about their ability the more motivated they areMain point 3 COMMENCE MANDATORY TRAINNINGSupport 3 HR should organize regular mandatory training to all employees, the more knowledgeable the more competentIn short, while there may be other considerations in I believe the factors mentioned above are the most significant ones.Rae 2009-11-09 20:53:02 5楼 C2. Health and safety: how to develop a responsible attitude among staff to Health and Safety requirements in a companyIt is evident that developing a responsible attitude among staff to Health and safety requirement plays a major role in a companyMain point RAISE AWARENESSSupport 1 Make visible signs, posters, invite guest speakersMain point 2 PLAY BY THE BOOKSupport 2 No exceptions or compromise on safety equipments and procedures, everyone must the rules (wear uniform, wash hands etc)Main point 3 MANDATORY EXAMSupport 3 Host mandatory training and exam for all employeesIn short, while there may be other considerations in I believe the factors mentioned above are the most significant ones.Rae 2009-11-09 20:53:29 6楼 A1. Time management: the importance of planning work time effectivelyWe should never underestimate the importance. , an effectively planned work time helpsMain point LESS STRESSFULSupport 1 Organized work schedule helps go through the day fasterMain point 2 MORE EFFICIENTSupport 2 Less time wondering, more time workingMain point 3 COST EFFECTIVESupport 3 Less stress decrease health insurance payout, more efficient work increase company productivityIn general, there may be other benefits to have I believe the reasons mentioned above are the most significant ones.Rae 2009-11-09 20:53:49 7楼 B2. Strategic planning: how to decide whether to purchase or rent company premisesAs known to all, it is very important toMain point RUN A COST ANAYLSISSupport 1 Maybe the company can only afford to rentMain point 2 FIRST DECIDE ON LOCATIONSupport 2 Central locations are often only for rentMain point 3 SCHDULE A BOARD MEETINGSupport 3 Big decisions often needs to be proved by the boardIn short, while there may be other considerations in I believe the factors mentioned above are the most significant ones.Rae 2009-11-09 20:54:02 8楼 B1. Staff development: the importance to a company of developing effective career plans for staffWe should never underestimate the importance. , an effectively developed work career plan helpsMain point DECREASE STAFF TURNOVERSupport 1 Knowing there are room for advancement and promotion reassures and motivates employeesMain point 2 INCREASE MORALE AND MOTIVATIONSupport 2 You get what you paid for, hard worker will be rewarded, reinforce a positive attitudeMain point 3 BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF CORPORATE STRUCTURESupport 3 Understand the companys culture and structure helps understand ones own limitations, where strength and weakness liesIn general, there may be other benefits to have I believe the reasons mentioned above are the most significant ones.Rae 2009-11-09 20:54:15 9楼 A2. Product promotion: how to make effective use of the media when promoting a new product or s