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4.3.2 A Meeting with Mateo


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Published: 7.02.2024
Level 3   |   Time: 4:08
Accent: Brazilian, Polish

Beata has some difficulties while trying to discuss business with Mateo. You will see two versions (Option A & Option B) of the same situation.
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triangle Directions 목표 Direcciones Instruções


  1. READ the VOCABULARY + BACKGROUND

    It is important to read the vocabulary and background before you watch the video. This will improve your ability to understand the video. It will also help you understand how the new vocabulary is used naturally.

  2. WATCH the VIDEO

    The first time you watch the video, just try to understand the overall situation.

  3. ANSWER the QUESTIONS

    First, try to answer all the questions from memory. Then rewatch the video and try to answer the questions that you missed.

  4. WATCH and READ the SCRIPT

    Watch the video again while you read the script. Reading and listening at the same time will help you hear each individual word and improve your listening accuracy.

  5. DO the ACTIVITIES

    There are several different activities that focus on listening accuracy, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structure.

  1. LEA el VOCABULARIO y ANTECEDENTES.

    Es importante leer el vocabulario y los antecedentes antes de ver el video. Esto mejorará su capacidad para comprender el video. También le ayudará a comprender cómo se usa el nuevo vocabulario de forma natural.

  2. VER el VIDEO

    La primera vez que vea el video, intente comprender la situación general.

  3. RESPONDE a las PREGUNTAS

    Primero intente responder todas las preguntas de memoria. Luego, vuelva a ver el video e intente responder las preguntas que se perdió.

  4. MIRAR Y LEER

    Mire el video nuevamente mientras lee el guión. Leer y escuchar al mismo tiempo lo ayudará a escuchar cada palabra individual y mejorará su precisión auditiva.

  5. HACER LAS ACTIVIDADES

    Hay una serie de actividades diferentes que se centran en la precisión auditiva, la pronunciación, el vocabulario, la gramática y la estructura de las oraciones.

  1. 어휘와 배경 읽기

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  2. 비디오 보기

    비디오를 처음 볼 때 전체 상황을 이해하려고 노력하세요.

  3. 문제에 답하기

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  4. 비디오 보면서 대본 읽기

    대본을 읽는 동안 비디오를 다시 보세요. 읽기와 듣기를 동시에 하면 각각의 단어를 듣고, 듣기 정확도를 향상시킬 수 있습니다.

  5. 액티비티 하기

    듣기 정확도, 발음, 어휘, 문법 및 문장 구조에 초점을 맞춘 다양한 액티비티가 있습니다.

  1. LER o VOCABULÁRIO + FUNDO

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  2. ASSISTA ao VÍDEO

    Na primeira vez que assistir ao vídeo, tente entender a situação geral.

  3. RESPONDA às PERGUNTAS

    Primeiro, tente responder todas as perguntas de memória. Em seguida, assista novamente ao vídeo e tente responder às perguntas que você errou.

  4. ASSISTA e LEIA o SCRIPT

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  5. FAÇA as ATIVIDADES

    Existem várias atividades diferentes que se concentram na precisão auditiva, pronúncia, vocabulário, gramática e estrutura da frase.

triangle Vocabulary 어휘 Vocabulário Vocabulario


  • ☐ ☐ ☐ a field [n] - an area of work or study, a profession
  • ☐ ☐ ☐ be fond of [exp] - like something or someone a lot
  • ☐ ☐ ☐ a trade fair [n] - an event where companies show and sell their products
  • ☐ ☐ ☐ a palace [n] - a large, grand house where a king or queen lives
  • ☐ ☐ ☐ a program [n] - a paper or magazine that shows a list and explanation of events

[n] - noun,  [v] - verb,  [phv] - phrasal verb,  [adj] - adjective,  [exp] - expression



triangle Background 배경 O fundo Antecedentes


Pearson Business Partner - Beata Pearson Business Partner - Mateo
Beata Mateo
  • EvroMed is a British pharmaceutical (drug) company that is developing a new product called the Diab Sensor.
  • Jessica Scott is the CEO of EvroMed.
  • Daniel is a project manager at EvroMed.
  • Beata was recently hired to work on the project.
  • She is on a business trip to Rio.
  • Alex warned Beata that Mateo was domineering and unfocused before she went on the trip.

triangle Questions 문제 Questões Preguntas


  1. Mateo thinks that Warsaw is one of the world's great capital cities.
    True
    False

  2. Beata's father works at the National Museum in Warsaw.
    True
    False

  3. Beata's mother is retired now.
    True
    False

  4. Mateo went to a trade fair in Warsaw last year.
    True
    False

  5. Beata doesn't know what building Mateo is talking about.
    True
    False

  6. Mateo was expecting Daniel to come on this trip.
    True
    False

  7. Mateo has been to Warsaw more than five times.
    True
    False

  8. Mateo met Jessica Scott in Warsaw.
    True
    False

  9. Beata has a program from an event at the Palace of Culture and Science.
    True
    False



triangle Discussion 논의 Questões de discussão Discusión


  1. How did Beata's approach change between Option A and Option B? Which approach do you think was more effective?
  2. In the previous video, Alex says that Mateo domineering, likes the sound of his own voice, and difficult to keep on track. Do you agree? How would you describe Mateo?
  3. Is he being unprofessional by focusing on personal topics at the beginning of the negotiation?
  4. Beata wants to get right down to business. Mateo wants to make small talk. Which negotiation style is more common in your country (or in your company)? Can you give some examples?
  5. Which negotiation style do you prefer? Why?
  6. In [ this video clip ], Beata reflects on both converstions. What does she say? Do you agree with her assessment?

triangle Script 대본 Roteiro Texto


Option A

Mateo: On vacation last year. Great memories. What about your family? Are your parents in the same field as you, the healthcare business?

Beata: Uh, no. Dad is a professor. Mum worked various jobs, but she's basically retired now. Can we move to the Diab Sensor?

Mateo: Which university?

Beata: Excuse me?

Mateo: Your father, the professor. Which university is he at?

Beata: Warsaw, the Chopin University of Music.

Mateo: Ah, Chopin University! That's not too far from the National Museum. I know Warsaw well. It's one of the world's great capital cities.

Beata: I'm very fond of the place too. Anyway, the Diab Sensor...

Mateo: There will be plenty of time for that later. Remind me, what's the name of that really tall building in the middle of Warsaw? I went to a trade fair there once many years ago.

Beata: Is this a good moment to start talking about the Diab Sensor?

Mateo: Relax. We'll come to that later. Back to the tall building. Do you know the one that I mean?

Beata: The Palace of Culture and Science?

Mateo: The Palace, that's it. That reminds me, I met Jessica Scott there for the first time. What was the event again? I think I still have a program somewhere around here. Do you want to see it? Don't worry. We'll get to the Diab Sensor in a moment.

Beata: Matteo, I really think we should get to the Diab Sensor now. We don't have long to talk.

Mateo: If you insist, fine. I just thought you would be interested in the program, that's all. Before I forget, tell me again why Daniel couldn't come?


Option B

Mateo: On a vacation last year. Great memories. What about your family? Are your parents in the same field as you, the healthcare business?

Beata: My parents?

Mateo: Yes, I'll be in the healthcare business.

Beata: No, not at all. Mum had various jobs, but she's basically retired now. And Dad's a professor.

Mateo: Oh yes? Whereabouts?

Beata: Warsaw, the Chopin University of Music. He's a bit of a musical mastermind.

Mateo: The Chopin University? That's not too far from the National Museum.

Beata: You sound like you know Warsaw well.

Mateo: I adore Warsaw. It's one of the world's greatest cities. I've been there twice. Remind me, what's the name of the really tall building in the middle of the city? I went to a trade fair there once many years ago.

Mateo: Now, where were we?

Beata: I think you were talking about the Palace of Culture and Science.

Mateo: The Palace, that's it. That reminds me, I met Jessica Scott there for the first time. What was the event again? I think I still have a program somewhere around here. (Do you) Want to see it?

Beata: Of course,

Mateo: Great. And don't worry, we'll get to the Diab Sensor in a moment.


Reflection 1: Wow, we certainly had very different approaches. In the end, Mateo seemed a little unhappy when I took control of the conversation. I tried again and again to bring him back to the diode sensor, but he wanted to talk about other subjects. I see what Alex meant about multitasking.

Reflection 2: