For technical reasons we had to re-upload this episode. Apologies for any inconvenience. In this chapter I'm joined by Marina, my partner,  to explain the making of the podcast, and the plans for the future.We hope you enjoy the diverse and relevant content in this chapter. When you are ready for more, please sign up to live and interactive classes with Marina and me, right here:www.gratton.es/club-gratton-infoBring English into your life! And gain the language skills and confidence to succeed in international communication.

In this chapter I'm joined by Marina, my partner,  to explain the making of the podcast, and the plans for the future. We hope you enjoy it! 

Lola and her colleagues walk away from the headquarters of TechSpania with a deal in their hands, and as one adventure ends another one begins. In the final chapter of our story, we discuss a lot of relevant vocabulary. In the world of geopolitics, we explain the term ROGUE NATION. And we review the purpose of a COVER STORY.We add another four relevant phrasal verbs to your vocabulary, namely - TO RUN THROUGH, TO GO OUT, TO SORT OUT and KICK OUT.We explain a couple of very common idioms. Do you have ANY LOOSE ENDS TO TIE UP before the end of the day? How does it feel when THE WORLD IS YOUR OYSTER? And finally, we review the grammar rules of REPORTED SPEECH.We hope you enjoy the diverse and relevant content in this chapter. When you are ready for more, please sign up to live and interactive classes with Marina and me, right here:www.gratton.es/club-gratton-infoBring English into your life! And gain the language skills and confidence to succeed in international communication.

Lola and her companions enter the boardroom of TechSpania as the deal to buy JBlock is being finalised.In this chapter we have some interesting vocabulary related to DRESS CODE in an office. Is it important to be IMPECCABLY DRESSED? Have you ever bought a TAILOR-MADE SUIT? Do you know how to create a WINDSOR KNOTTED TIE? We also explain some relevant terms in dealmaking. Do you know how to keep a POKER FACE when negotiating? And who does the final PROOFREADING of the contract?We do some work on the pronunciation of the “I” VOWEL SOUND in words such as Wi-Fi.And finally, we talk about the importance of BODY LANGUAGE when communicating, negotiating, and presenting.We hope you enjoy the diverse and relevant content in this chapter. When you are ready for more, please sign up to live and interactive classes with Marina and me, right here:www.gratton.es/club-gratton-infoBring English into your life! And gain the language skills and confidence to succeed in international communication.

Mario Ruiz de Velasco and the team from TechSpania are enraged by Lola’s last-minute intervention in their negotiations. In this chapter we explain some really cool verbs related to physical reactions in stressful situations, they include TO FLINCH, TO SQUIRM,  and TO DRUM YOUR FINGERS.We discuss a couple of important business terms. What is PROOF OF CONCEPT and why is it so important in the technology sector? What does it mean to be BEST IN CLASS?We also explain a couple of everyday expressions. Do you know anybody who has a TWINKLE IN THEIR EYE? Finally, we focus on the grammatical structure THE SOONER… THE SOONER.We hope you enjoy the diverse and relevant content in this chapter. When you are ready for more, please sign up to live and interactive classes with Marina and me, right here:www.gratton.es/club-gratton-infoBring English into your life! And gain the language skills and confidence to succeed in international communication.

Lola makes an audacious attempt to prevent TechSpania from buying JBlock.This chapter is full of interesting vocabulary. Has anybody ever treated you with DISDAIN, have they PATRONIZED you, have they tried to MANSPLAIN something to you?How does a company get a FOOTHOLD in the market? And how does it create SYNERGIES when acquiring another company?There are also a couple of relevant expressions. Who is THE WHALE in your market? And do you keep AN ACE UP YOUR SLEEVE?Finally, we discuss some sensitive issue within the business world. How do you prevent your body from shaking due to nerves when you are PUBLIC SPEAKING? How do you put a value on a TECHNOLOGY COMPANY with no revenues but tremendous potential? And how does it feel to be the ONLY WOMAN in a boardroom?We hope you enjoy the diverse and relevant content in this chapter. When you are ready for more, please sign up to live and interactive classes with Marina and me, right here:www.gratton.es/club-gratton-infoBring English into your life! And gain the language skills and confidence to succeed in international communication.

The deal between TechSpaina and JBlock is finally signed, but it is not the agreement that anyone expected. We discuss two advanced grammatical structures that are used in this chapter. The first is called an INVERSION, the second it’s called a QUESTION TAG. We continue to enrich your use of adjectives with words such as MALICIOUS and SLANDEROUS. And we explain the concept of SARCASM and how it differs from irony.There are five common expressions related to business deals. Who holds THE UPPER HAND in a negotiation? Who will be THE FIRST TO BLINK? Are you a STRAIGHT SHOOTER. Do you always do EVERYTHING BY THE BOOK? Or are your agreements NOT WORTH THE PAPER THEY ARE WRITTEN ON?Finally, we analyse a BODY LANGUAGE technique that can be used to demonstrate authority and influence.We hope you enjoy the diverse and relevant content in this chapter. When you are ready for more, please sign up to live and interactive classes with Marina and me, right here:www.gratton.es/club-gratton-infoBring English into your life! And gain the language skills and confidence to succeed in international communication.

Lola and her team arrive at the headquarters of TechSpania, but they still need to pass the security guards to reach the boardroom on the 51st floor.There are a couple of interesting common expressions in this chapter. Why do people make LAST-MINUTE CHANGES to agreements? And what does it mean to be in the EYE OF THE STORM?We discuss the role of a company’s BOARD OF DIRECTORS.We consider the philosophical question of whether THE END JUSTIFIES THE MEANS.And finally, we offer some GOOD BUSINESS ADVICE for the moment just before you enter a meeting room full of people.We hope you enjoy the diverse and relevant content in this chapter. When you are ready for more, please sign up to live and interactive classes with Marina and me, right here:www.gratton.es/club-gratton-infoBring English into your life! And gain the language skills and confidence to succeed in international communication. 

Lola has a plan to stop JJ selling the company to TechSpania, but she needs to act fast!Let’s examine the advanced grammatical structure of QUESTION TAGS. You know what they are, don’t you?In the vocabulary section we explain the verbs TO REBOOT, TO PATCH and TO GATECRASH. We also illustrate what a BINDING CONTRACT is.We focus on a very common mistake in Business English ,  the confusion over BORROW vs. LEND,.And finally, we discuss two common expressions. Do you prefer it when people GET TO THE POINT? And what happens when THE PENNY DROPS? We hope you enjoy the diverse and relevant content in this chapter. When you are ready for more, please sign up to live and interactive classes with Marina and me, right here:www.gratton.es/club-gratton-infoBring English into your life! And gain the language skills and confidence to succeed in international communication.

Park reveals his true identity to the secret agent and his wife, causing confusion and conflict.There are plenty of colorful expressions and idioms in this chapter. What makes the HAIRS ON THE BACK OF YOUR NECK STAND ON END? Have you ever STROKED THE EGO of your boss? And is it best to do a sales pitch via webinar or IN THE FLESH?We do some pronunciation work using the VOICED “S” CONSONANT. Make sure you play the game with me!  (*Whoops! I made a mistake in this game! Thanks to the perceptive listeners for informing me!)We explain what it means when tears fall from the eyes of THE VIRGIN OF GUADALUPE.And finally, we discuss the purpose of STOCK MARKET INDICES including the IBEX 35, the FTSE100 and the Dow Jones. What are they? How do they work? And what do they tell us?We hope you enjoy the diverse and relevant content in this chapter. When you are ready for more, please sign up to live and interactive classes with Marina and me, right here:www.gratton.es/club-gratton-infoBring English into your life! And gain the language skills and confidence to succeed in international communication.

The secret agent brings Park to his home in Madrid and introduces him to his suspicious wife. In this chapter we give examples of words that differ depending on whether you are using BRITISH ENGLISH or AMERICAN ENGLISH for example, apartment vs. flat, and elevator vs. lift.We cover several everyday expressions. Do you have to WEAR DIFFERENT HATS at work? What MAKES YOUR HEAD SPIN? And what kind of event TAKES YOUR BREATH AWAY?Finally, we continue our discussion of CAPITALISM, using the simple example of a fridge full of food to demonstrate how effective this economic system is.We hope you enjoy the diverse and relevant content in this chapter. When you are ready for more, please sign up to live and interactive classes with Marina and me, right here:www.gratton.es/club-gratton-infoBring English into your life! And gain the language skills and confidence to succeed in international communication.

The secret agent delivers Park to the headquarters of Interpol and receives an unexpected reaction from the agency. There are loads of interesting everyday expressions in this chapter. Do you know what a DESK JOCKEY is? Do you expect other people to DO YOUR DIRTY WORK? When was the last time you were IN A DAZE?We explain the word DUMBFOUNDED and discuss the meaning of IRONY - why do some people use it, and other people misunderstand it.Finally, we analyse a controversial business issue, 90-DAY PAYMENT TERMS. Why do some companies delay payments to their suppliers?We hope you enjoy the diverse and relevant content in this chapter. When you are ready for more, please sign up to live and interactive classes with Marina and me, right here:www.gratton.es/club-gratton-infoBring English into your life! And gain the language skills and confidence to succeed in international communication.

With the help of the secret agent, Park completes his journey to the West, unsure of what awaits him there. In this chapter we explain three phrasal verbs, TO TOUCH DOWN, TO SETTLE DOWN and TO BREEZE THROUGH.We also make sure you understand some advanced vocabulary. What is a PAYDAY? When do you need a COVER STORY? And what is your BACKSTORY?We discuss three useful expressions. Have you ever experienced a CULTURE SHOCK What kind of things BLOW YOUR MIND? Have you ever taken a VOW OF SILENCE And did you know that AN ARMY MARCHES ON ITS STOMACH?Finally, we talk a little bit about the FILM INDUSTRY, how are films and TV series made?We hope you enjoy the diverse and relevant content in this chapter. When you are ready for more, please sign up to live and interactive classes with Marina and me, right here:www.gratton.es/club-gratton-infoBring English into your life! And gain the language skills and confidence to succeed in international communication.

Lola has a conversation with a mysterious man in a bar that makes her reconsider events in the past.In this chapter we explain three everyday expressions. When do you need to be ON YOUR GUARD at work? What activities are your BREAD AND BUTTER? And do you expect to get a promotion SOONER RATHER THAN LATER?We discuss an appropriate idiom for international professionals - WHEN IN ROME DO AS THE ROMANS.However, most of this class is focused on CORRUPTION. We look at the work of Transparency International investigating levels of corruption in different countries around the world. We explain the terms BRIBE and BLACKMAIL and how they are both examples of WHITE-COLLAR CRIME. Finally, we explain what happens when a crime is COVERED UP.We hope you enjoy the diverse and relevant content in this chapter. When you are ready for more, please sign up to live and interactive classes with Marina and me, right here:www.gratton.es/club-gratton-infoBring English into your life! And gain the language skills and confidence to succeed in international communication.

Lola meets JJ Thompson for dinner and receives some shocking news.This chapter is full of interesting and relevant business expressions and idioms. Let’s go through them one by one.Is there somebody in your company who you consider to be a BAD APPLE?Have you recently received a COLD CALL from a mobile telephone salesman? What would be the best-case scenario for your career at the moment? And what would be the WORST-CASE SCENARIO?Do you have an EQUITY STAKE in in the company that you work for?Have you ever sold anything for a SONG?When was the last time you were ON A ROLL?And is your next big career move JUST AROUND THE CORNER?We hope you enjoy the diverse and relevant content in this chapter. When you are ready for more, please sign up to live and interactive classes with Marina and me, right here:www.gratton.es/club-gratton-infoBring English into your life! And gain the language skills and confidence to succeed in international communication.

Lola confronts Cayetano at the offices of JBlock in front of all the programmers.There are several common expressions that we need to explain in this chapter. What happens when you PULL THE TRIGGER on a deal? When do you need to CALL IN FAVOURS from your colleagues? And have you ever been LOST FOR WORDS in a discussion.In the vocabulary section, we discuss legal words such as LAWSUIT and TO SUE. Then we examine some words that English borrows from French such as FACADE and COUP DE GRACE.  And finally, we explain why Cayetano is considered a MOLE.Throughout the chapter we argue that BUSINESS MEETINGS ARE LIKE THEATRE, we also explain the difference between RHETORICAL AND LITERAL QUESTIONS. And finally we remind ourselves that when we suffer a disappoint or failure, THE BATTLE MAY BE LOST BUT THE WAR WILL CONTINUE.We hope you enjoy the diverse and relevant content in this chapter. When you are ready for more, please sign up to live and interactive classes with Marina and me, right here:www.gratton.es/club-gratton-infoBring English into your life! And gain the language skills and confidence to succeed in international communication.

Park reaches the Chinese border, but how will he cross the freezing cold waters of the Yalu River, and what will be waiting for him on the other side?This chapter is full of fascinating vocabulary, interesting expressions and colourful metaphors. Let’s start off with some of the advanced vocabulary.Are you familiar with the verbs TO GRUNT, TO WRITHE AROUND and TO PERISH? These are all appropriate verbs considering the predicament that Park finds himself in. Also relevant are the nouns ONSLAUGHT, DEADWEIGHT and RAGDOLL.We discuss three common everyday expressions. What STATE OF MIND are you in right now? Should we meet IN THE FLESH? Do you need a PAT ON THE BACK?We also do a brief pronunciation exercise to help you with the most common vowel sound in spoken English, known as THE SCHWA.And finally, we cover a couple of colourful metaphors. Have you ever been THROWN AROUND LIKE A RAGDOLL? Have you ever had LEGS LIKE JELLY? I hope not too often.We hope you enjoy the diverse and relevant content in this chapter. When you are ready for more, please sign up to live and interactive classes with Marina and me, right here:www.gratton.es/club-gratton-infoBring English into your life! And gain the language skills and confidence to succeed in international communication.

Park meets the Old Grey Man and discovers the terrible truth about Dead Man’s Highway.Let’s do some pronunciation work focusing on words that have fewer syllables than most non-native speakers think, for example, COMFORTABLE, VEGETABLE, CHOCOLATE, RESTAURANT, INTEREST RATES.We review some fascinating vocabulary to test your WITS. If you’ve watched the Netflix series squid games, you’ll know what a TUG-OF-WAR is.We discuss a very common business expression, namely a WIN-WIN SCENARIO.And we continue our chat about ECONOMICS focusing on EXPORTS and IMPORTS and the benefits of international TRADE.We hope you enjoy the diverse and relevant content in this chapter. When you are ready for more, please sign up to live and interactive classes with Marina and me, right here:www.gratton.es/club-gratton-infoBring English into your life! And gain the language skills and confidence to succeed in international communication.

Park evades the authorities on his journey to Banshori station until he reaches a police checkpoint. As advanced speakers you know all the basic vocabulary related to the family but are you familiar with STEPMOTHERS and STEPFATHERS, are you familiar with the WIDOWS and WIDOWERS and, most interestingly, do you know what a SUGAR DADDY and a MILF are?There are many words that the English language borrows from French. They tend to be intellectual and sophisticated. In the business world they include words such as, RENDEZVOUS, ENTREPRENEUR, RÉSUMÉ and BUREAU, but they are also present in many other areas of life particularly art and fashion.And finally, we cover seven phrasal verbs including the following. If one of your colleagues broke a rule at work, would you COVER FOR them? When do you expect the growth in sales of your new product to FLATTEN OUT? And finally, when you’re sitting on your sofa at home watching TV do you like to WRAP UP in a blanket?We hope you enjoy the diverse and relevant content in this chapter. When you are ready for more, please sign up to live and interactive classes with Marina and me, right here:www.gratton.es/club-gratton-infoBring English into your life! And gain the language skills and confidence to succeed in international communication.

Back in North Korea, Park is on the run from the secret police. His first stop is the Tomb of the Glorious Farmer to pay his respects to his dead relatives.In this chapter there is an explosion of adjectives. As an advanced speaker you should be challenging yourself to choose colorful interesting and precise adjectives to communicate your ideas more effectively. Here are some alternatives to the common adjectives we hear too often.Instead of saying that your colleague works very hard, use the adjective DILIGENT. Instead of describing something as very big, use the adjective ENORMOUS. Instead of describing a corporate event is very good, describe it as FABULOUS. Instead of describing a report as very interesting, use the adjective FASCINATING. Instead of saying that the client is very angry use the adjective FURIOUS.We also discuss the concept of INTESNSIFYING ADVREBS to give your communication more impact. Native speakers use common collocations such as FULLY UNDERSTAND, SINCERELY HOPE, and ABSOLUTELY CLEAR.As we have done in previous chapters, we review some important interrogative structures that some advanced speakers struggle with, such as HOW FAR IS IT….? HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE….? HOW LONG DOES IT LAST…?And finally, we briefly discuss ECONOMICS with reference to the famine in North Korea that occurred in the late 1990s that led to the March of the sufferingWe hope you enjoy the diverse and relevant content in this chapter. When you are ready for more, please sign up to live and interactive classes with Marina and me, right here:www.gratton.es/club-gratton-infoBring English into your life! And gain the language skills and confidence to succeed in international communication.

Lola goes out for dinner with her best friend Concha to distract herself from the crises in her life and receives some wonderful news!This chapter is packed with phrasal verbs and expressions. We are going to focus on five of each. Let’s start with the phrasal verbs.If you need to motivate and encourage your team, how do you FIRE them UP, how do you SPUR them ON? At the end of a long intensive week of work what do you do at the weekend to WIND DOWN? Do you like to GO OUT with a large group of friends, or do you prefer to EAT OUT with your closest friend?Here are the common expressions that we discuss in this chapter. Did you know that everybody in the world has at least one LOOKALIKE or DOPPELGANGER? Do you ever get involved in OFFICE POLITICS or do you prefer to just GO WITH THE FLOW? And when was the last time you were offered a drink ON THE HOUSE at your favourite bar?We hope you enjoy the diverse and relevant content in this chapter. When you are ready for more, please sign up to live and interactive classes with Marina and me, right here:www.gratton.es/club-gratton-infoBring English into your life! And gain the language skills and confidence to succeed in international communication.

Cayetano Tolosa secretly listens to a private conversation between JJ and Diego as they contemplate the company’s future.We continue to discuss fundamental business concepts. We look at a company’s different INCOME STREAMS. We explain the process of CASH BURN and why it is so significant for start-up companies.We include another three phrasal verbs, more specifically TO RUN OUT, TO SELL OUT and TO FLICK THROUGH.We discuss an everyday expression TO THINK ON YOUR FEET. And we consider the use of the word GODDAMN. Is it ever appropriate to use words that could cause offence, in a business scenario?Finally, we do a brief review of the main RELIGIONS OF THE WORLD, the key vocabulary and how to pronounce the words.We hope you enjoy the diverse and relevant content in this chapter. When you are ready for more, please sign up to live and interactive classes with Marina and me, right here:www.gratton.es/club-gratton-infoBring English into your life! And gain the language skills and confidence to succeed in international communication.

Back in Madrid, Lola visits the law offices of Gonzalo Garrido and receives some disturbing news. In this chapter we cover a lot of fundamental financial concepts and vocabulary. We start off by defining what ASSETS and LIABILITIES are. Then we explain what OPERATING PROFITS are and how they are used to calculate the ENTERPRISE VALUE of a company. And finally, we talk about SILENT PARTNERS and STAKEHOLDERS to whom the management ultimately answer.We also briefly discuss some legal English, such as the difference between a CIVIL COURT and a CRIMINAL COURT and what happens when you are SUED for DAMAGES.And finally, we explain some common idioms and expressions including BIGGER FISH TO FRY, SNAKE IN THE GRASS and GODSEND.We hope you enjoy the diverse and relevant content in this chapter. When you are ready for more, please sign up to live and interactive classes with Marina and me, right here:www.gratton.es/club-gratton-infoBring English into your life! And gain the language skills and confidence to succeed in international communication.

Park reveals how he feels to the Girl with The Almond Eyes and nothing will ever be the same.We introduce three new phrasal verbs - TO LEAN FORWARDS, TO SNATCH BACK and TO DUCK DOWN, referencing the book “Lean In” by Sheryl SandbergWe cover three colourful expressions. What makes your BLOOD RUN COLD? How do you keep your EYE ON THE BALL at work? How much is of your business is generated through WORD-OF-MOUTH?We have a brief discussion of the fundamental concepts of CAPITALISM and COMMUNISM. How do you define these terms? In this section we refer to the book “23 things they don’t tell you about Capitalism” by Ha Joon Chang And finally, with the help of Transparency International, we investigate CORRUPTION and ask the questions - which are the most corrupt countries in the world, and which are the least corrupt?We hope you enjoy the diverse and relevant content in this chapter. When you are ready for more, please sign up to live and interactive classes with Marina and me, right here:www.gratton.es/club-gratton-infoBring English into your life! And gain the language skills and confidence to succeed in international communication.

In a state of paranoia, Park meets The Girl with the Almond Eyes and receives some exciting news from her.We return to some French words that are borrowed by the English language - RENDEZ-VOUS, CROISSANT, RÉSUMÉ. We also explain the proper use of the words CV and CURRICULUM VITAE.We cover three important phrasal verbs, namely TO DAWN ON, TO POP OUT and TO CALM DOWN.And finally, we have an interesting discussion about the concept of FALSE MODESTY. How do you talk about your achievements without sounding presumptuous or boastful? That depends on the cultural context, for example in Norway it is influenced by a concept known as JANTELOVEN and in Spain by the concept of CANTAMAÑAS.We hope you enjoy the diverse and relevant content in this chapter. When you are ready for more, please sign up to live and interactive classes with Marina and me, right here:www.gratton.es/club-gratton-infoBring English into your life! And gain the language skills and confidence to succeed in international communication.

Park suspects that there are intruders in his apartment and decides that attack is the best form of defence.We start this class with three common expressions. We explain what it means when something DOES THE TRICK. We illustrate the use of the idiom TO PUT BREAD ON THE TABLE. And we consider what it’s like to be ON A ROLLERCOASTER.In the vocabulary section we focus on the word RESOURCEFULNESS.We exemplify three phrasal verbs TO BURST INTO, TO CARRY OUT and BURN DOWN. And finally, we take a moment to discuss some of the MOST FAMOUS LINES IN CINEMA, phrases that are well-known to most native English speakers and often referred to in informal conversations.We hope you enjoy the diverse and relevant content in this chapter. When you are ready for more, please sign up to live and interactive classes with Marina and me, right here:www.gratton.es/club-gratton-infoBring English into your life! And gain the language skills and confidence to succeed in international communication.

Park is becoming paranoid as suspicious things start happening both at the office and in his apartment.Let’s engage in some interactive exercises to help you master INTERROGATIVES.In the vocabulary section we cover some advanced business English. When was the last time you felt OVERWHELMED. Do you know the difference between FUNCTIONARIES and CIVIL SERVANTS? How long is your DAILY COMMUTE? And do you know the difference between a SCHEDULE, AGENDA, and a DIARY.We briefly review three useful phrasal verbs - TO SHUT DOWN, TO FIGURE OUT and TO SPEED UP.And finally, we explain three interesting common expressions. Do you ever get TONGUE-TIED? Do you sometimes wish that people would MIND THEIR OWN BUSINESS? And how do you feel when your boss is BREATHING DOWN YOUR NECK?We hope you enjoy the diverse and relevant content in this chapter. When you are ready for more, please sign up to live and interactive classes with Marina and me, right here:www.gratton.es/club-gratton-infoBring English into your life! And gain the language skills and confidence to succeed in international communication.

Park tries to focus on his work, but he is under increasing pressure from his supervisor Kang.We review the pronunciation of the “I” VOWEL in words such as a “priority”,  “Wi-Fi” and “bilingual”. We also review the pronunciation of the “U” VOWEL in words such as “vulnerability”, “multinational” and “publicity”.We cover a couple of items of advanced vocabulary, namely the verb TO EXPEDITE and the noun SCENARIO.Then we discuss what happens in the event of a BLACK SKY EVENT. We explain how companies use an UNINTERRUPTED POWER SUPPLY and an AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH to guarantee the continuous supply of electricity to their offices.Finally, we explain the concept of a FIGHT-OR-FLIGHT response, something that everybody feels when they are in imminent danger.We hope you enjoy the diverse and relevant content in this chapter. When you are ready for more, please sign up to live and interactive classes with Marina and me, right here:www.gratton.es/club-gratton-infoBring English into your life! And gain the language skills and confidence to succeed in international communication.

Back in North Korean, Park arrives at work and discovers something that fills him with fear.In this chapter we start off with a review of some confusing grammar points - how and when to use the SAXON GENITIVE, and the difference between “FEW” and “A FEW”.In the vocabulary section we continue to encourage you to use more advanced adjectives. We focus on the word DODGY which is particularly popular with native English speakers. We also describe what an OPEN PLAN OFFICE looks like. And we do a cross country analysis of the average age that people LOSE THEIR VIRGINITY.On a more serious note, we discuss the concept of UNCONSCIOUS BIAS and how it manifests itself in the GENDER PAY GAP.We hope you enjoy the diverse and relevant content in this chapter. When you are ready for more, please sign up to live and interactive classes with Marina and me, right here:www.gratton.es/club-gratton-infoBring English into your life! And gain the language skills and confidence to succeed in international communication. 

Lola returns to the office to find JBlock in a state of chaos because their systems have just been hacked by a mysterious intruder.Let’s review four types of IMPERATIVES - the direct, polite, informal, and the royal!Let’s also discuss some interesting expressions. Do you think that one day you may become a DIGITAL NOMAD? Will that help you avoid having a NERVOUS BREAKDOWN?We take another look at the rhetorical devices we introduced in Chapter 12. How the RULE OF THREE helps you structure your arguments. And how conscious REPETITION makes your speech more memorable.And finally we ask the question - why do men love to give each other NICKNAMES?We hope you enjoy the diverse and relevant content in this chapter. When you are ready for more, please sign up to live and interactive classes with Marina and me, right here:www.gratton.es/club-gratton-infoBring English into your life! And gain the language skills and confidence to succeed in international communication.

Lola visits the Retiro Park in Madrid, to meet with her mother who may have some valuable information for her.In this chapter we cover some fundamental business terms including REVENUE and PROFIT and the role of a BOARD OF DIRECTORS at a company.We explain two very important and challenging pronunciation points, the VOICED “S” SOUND and the SCHWA VOWEL SOUND.We discuss five relevant common expressions. What do you do when there’s an ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM? Is there anybody in your company that you should be KEEPING AN EYE ON? What sort of activities are EASIER SAID THAN DONE? Is it true that TIME HEALS ALL WOUNDS? And are you the kind of person that ALWAYS LOOKS ON THE BRIGHT SIDE? We end with a brief discussion of two modern business concepts TOXIC POSITIVITY and TRAGIC OPTIMISM.We hope you enjoy the diverse and relevant content in this chapter. When you are ready for more, please sign up to live and interactive classes with Marina and me, right here:www.gratton.es/club-gratton-infoBring English into your life! And gain the language skills and confidence to succeed in international communication.

As Kim starts to implement his secret plan, Park focuses on his work and discovers something surprising while researching his targets.We continue to add to your knowledge of phrasal verbs with the following three examples - TO DRAG ON, TO CATCH UP and TO POP UP.We explain the idiom TO BE A SHADOW OF YOUR FORMER SELF.And we discuss several key business concepts. What is the normal TRIAL PERIOD for an employee joining a company? What is the normal NOTICE PERIOD for a person leaving a company? Under what circumstances would a company pay a SIGN-ON BONUS for a new employee. And what should be the SEVERANCE PAY if they need to fire that employee? We hope you enjoy the diverse and relevant content in this chapter. When you are ready for more, please sign up to live and interactive classes with Marina and me, right here:www.gratton.es/club-gratton-infoBring English into your life! And gain the language skills and confidence to succeed in international communication.

Back in North Korea, Park faces a life-threatening dilemma. In this chapter we continue to enrich your vocabulary with words such as STUNNED and RECKLESS.We cover two common phrasal verbs to HANG OUT and to SINGLE OUT.We discuss two common expressions that are often used in business. Would you consider yourself to be a PEOPLE PERSON? And what is your SKILL SET?And finally, we make sure that you are fully aware of the difference in the PRONUNCIATION of certain regular past particles such as observed, crashed and included.We hope you enjoy the diverse and relevant content in this chapter. When you are ready for more, please sign up to live and interactive classes with Marina and me, right here:www.gratton.es/club-gratton-infoBring English into your life! And gain the language skills and confidence to succeed in international communication.

The CyberStory magazine article about Lola is published with many details about her personal life.In this chapter we discuss the business concepts of MONOPOLY POWER, HOSTILE ACQUISITIONS and MARKET DISRUPTION. We also explain a typical TWO-YEAR ROTATION program for graduates joining big companies.We cover a couple of related common expressions. How do you progress FROM RAGS TO RICHES? And what makes someone a FOLK HERO?There are loads of every day phrasal verbs included in the chapter, for example -SCROLL UP/DOWN, ZOOM IN/OUT, TEAM UP and ROLL OUTAnd finally, we introduce a very popular modern form of physical and psychological self-improvement known as THE WIM HOF METHOD.We hope you enjoy the diverse and relevant content in this chapter. When you are ready for more, please sign up to live and interactive classes with Marina and me, right here:www.gratton.es/club-gratton-infoBring English into your life! And gain the language skills and confidence to succeed in international communication.

Lola reveals everything to her lawyer Gonzalo who points out the mistakes that she made when she quit TechSpania.Let’s review the grammar of MODAL VERBS, more specifically can, could and would.We talk about the legal implications of resigning from the company. What are the rules regarding CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION? What is a NONCOMPETE CLAUSE? And what happens if you BREACH YOUR CONTRACT?We cover three relevant phrasal verbs TO PLUG IN, TO KEY IN, and TO MOVE ON.And finally, we do some pronunciation work focusing on the “J” and “G” consonant sounds in words such as JUDGE, JURY, DIGITAL and VIGILANTE.We hope you enjoy the diverse and relevant content in this chapter. When you are ready for more, please sign up to live and interactive classes with Marina and me, right here:www.gratton.es/club-gratton-infoBring English into your life! And gain the language skills and confidence to succeed in international communication.

Lola contacts an old friend for legal advice as her situation becomes ever more vulnerable. In this chapter we make sure that you are familiar with THE FIVE STAGES OF GRIEF and THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS. In the vocabulary section we focus on the words SOULMATE and CHILDHOOD SWEETHEART. And we discuss the modern-day concepts of GHOSTING, TROLLING and SPAMMING.And finally, we cover two common phrasal verbs to POP UP and to CATCH UP.We hope you enjoy the diverse and relevant content in this chapter. When you are ready for more, please sign up to live and interactive classes with Marina and me, right here:www.gratton.es/club-gratton-infoBring English into your life! And gain the language skills and confidence to succeed in international communication.

Outside the offices of Banco Cantábrico, Lola is approached by a journalist and realizes that she needs a lawyer.Throughout this chapter we continue to enrich your vocabulary with advanced adjectives such as CUNNING, RUTHLESS, RELENTLESS, PUSHY and BEWILDERED.We discuss the idiom TO SKIN SOMEONE ALIVE. We describe what a NEMESIS is. And we explain how difficult it is to receive a degree that is classified as MAGNA CUM LAUDE.Finally, we talk about the structure of a LAW FIRM and describe how employees get promoted from ASSOCIATES to PARTNERS.We hope you enjoy the diverse and relevant content in this chapter. When you are ready for more, please sign up to live and interactive classes with Marina and me, right here:www.gratton.es/club-gratton-infoBring English into your life! And gain the language skills and confidence to succeed in international communication.

Kim explains his secret plan in precise detail to Park who is left speechless.We continue to encourage you to expand your vocabulary particularly when describing people. We include positive adjectives such as OUTGOING, RADIANT and OPTIMISTIC, and negative adjectives such as DEPRESSED, PARANOID and UNSTABLE.We explain the activities of the multinational institutions such as INTERPOL, EUROPOL and THE CIA, and how they are often TIPPED OFF about corporate crime.We review some rhetorical devices. When you have many points to make, always use the RULE OF THREE. When you want your audience to remember a key idea, always use CONSCIOUS REPETITION.We hope you enjoy the diverse and relevant content in this chapter. When you are ready for more, please sign up to live and interactive classes with Marina and me, right here:www.gratton.es/club-gratton-infoBring English into your life! And gain the language skills and confidence to succeed in international communication.

On the bus ride to work Kim reveals a secret to Park that will change both of their lives forever.We focus on adjective enrichment, encouraging you to use more colourful and precise vocabulary. For example, instead of saying "thin" say SKINNY or EMACIATED. Instead of saying "fat", say CURVY, BEEFY or CHUBBY.We discuss the difference between PROPAGANDA and ADVERTISING. We explain the illegal process of MONEY LAUNDERING. And we review the verbs TO TAP, TO BUG and TO WIRE, activities that are often used in law enforcement.Finally, we make sure you are familiar with the iconic expression TO JOIN THE DARK SIDE OF THE FORCE.We hope you enjoy the diverse and relevant content in this chapter. When you are ready for more, please sign up to live and interactive classes with Marina and me, right here:www.gratton.es/club-gratton-infoBring English into your life! And gain the language skills and confidence to succeed in international communication.

A nervous Park goes on his first date with the Girl with the Almond Eyes. In this chapter we discuss CORRUPTION around the world using the work of Transparency International and their Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI). We talk about BRIBERY, BLACK MARKETS and THE SECRET POLICE.We also have three really useful common expressions. Nobody should believe that they are ABOVE THE LAW. Never TURN A BLIND EYE to criminal activity in your company. Always WEIGH UP THE PROS AND CONS when making an important decision. We hope you enjoy the diverse and relevant content in this chapter. When you are ready for more, please sign up to live and interactive classes with Marina and me, right here:www.gratton.es/club-gratton-infoBring English into your life! And gain the language skills and confidence to succeed in international communication.

Lola visits Banco Cantábrico for her sales meeting and discovers that dark forces are working against her.We explain the grammar of numbers more specifically how to use COMPOUND NUMBER ADJECTIVES and how to express ORDINAL NUMBERS.We talk about business lunches and how you order a steak in a New York restaurant. Would you prefer it WELL DONE, MEDIUM, RARE or BLUE.And finally, we explain the usage of a couple of everyday expressions. How does it feel to be IN THE MOMENT? What do you need to do to CLOSE THE DEAL?We hope you enjoy the diverse and relevant content in this chapter. When you are ready for more, please sign up to live and interactive classes with Marina and me, right here:www.gratton.es/club-gratton-infoBring English into your life! And gain the language skills and confidence to succeed in international communication.

Lola goes to Concha’s home for Sunday lunch and is excited and nervous about who else has been invited.Let’s do some work on pronunciation. More specifically, we look at how words of FRENCH and SPANISH origin are pronounced in English. We explain some common expressions and idioms. Do you remember what it was like when you had A CRUSH at high school? Did this person give you BUTTERFLIES IN YOUR STOMACH, or did they FRY YOUR MIND?And finally, we discuss TIPPING CULTURE around the world. In which countries should you tip the waiter or barman, and which countries should you not?We hope you enjoy the diverse and relevant content in this chapter. When you are ready for more, please sign up to live and interactive classes with Marina and me, right here:www.gratton.es/club-gratton-infoBring English into your life! And gain the language skills and confidence to succeed in international communication.

Lola finally makes some professional progress by booking a sales meeting with one of the biggest companies in Spain.There is an explosion of phrasal verbs in this chapter, all of them are related to business situations. We explain each of them with examples. They include the following - TO END UP, TO DEAL WITH, TO MOVE FORWARD, TO ROLL OUT, TO RAMP UP, TO CATCH UP and TO HANG UPWe also have several everyday expressions and idioms. Have you ever experienced a BAPTISM OF FIRE at work? Has anybody ever put A TARGET ON YOUR BACK? And do you believe that past conflicts with colleagues are just WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE?We hope you enjoy the diverse and relevant content in this chapter. When you are ready for more, please sign up to live and interactive classes with Marina and me, right here:www.gratton.es/club-gratton-infoBring English into your life! And gain the language skills and confidence to succeed in international communication.

As Park reflects upon the economic situation in North Korea, he starts to worry about his forthcoming date with the Girl with the Almond Eyes.Let’s review some important household vocabulary such as FRIDGE FREEZER, ELECTRIC HOBS, MICROWAVE, DISHWASHER and WASHING MACHINE.We introduce some fundamental economic concepts. How does the STANDARD OF LIVING differ between countries? What has been the impact of GLOBALISATION over the last few decades? And why are CAPITALIST economies more successful then COMMUNIST?Finally, in the grammar section of the class, we review the SAXON GENITIVE to ensure that you are using it in the most appropriate way.We hope you enjoy the diverse and relevant content in this chapter. When you are ready for more, please sign up to live and interactive classes with Marina and me, right here:www.gratton.es/club-gratton-infoBring English into your life! And gain the language skills and confidence to succeed in international communication.

Kim secretly organises a date for Park with a beautiful girl who travels on their bus to work. In this chapter we review the commonly misunderstood concept of COMPOUND NUMBER ADJECTIVES.We discuss the PROPERTY LADDER in capitalist economies and offer our own personal experience of climbing up it. We expand the abbreviations FBI, CIA, NSA, terms that most people who watch Hollywood movies and Netflix series are familiar with.And finally, we explain what happens to your body when your HEART SKIPS A BEAT.We hope you enjoy the diverse and relevant content in this chapter. When you are ready for more, please sign up to live and interactive classes with Marina and me, right here:www.gratton.es/club-gratton-infoBring English into your life! And gain the language skills and confidence to succeed in international communication.

Meanwhile in North Korea, Kim and Park are upset and angry that their cyber-attack was neutralised. They plan their revenge.Let’s start by explaining the key business concepts in this chapter. What is the difference between a PUBLIC and a PRIVATE COMPANY? It may surprise you! What happens at an ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING or AGM? How much GENDER INEQUALITY exists in modern business life and what can be done about it?We do a lot of work on pronunciation starting with words related to finance such as MORTGAGE, INTEREST, DEBT, LOAN, BANKRUPTCY. We also review the pronunciation of the PAST SIMPLE REGULAR that causes so much confusion amongst non-native speakers.And finally, we focus on the common business expression - TO RUN RISKS.We hope you enjoy the diverse and relevant content in this chapter. When you are ready for more, please sign up to live and interactive classes with Marina and me, right here:www.gratton.es/club-gratton-infoBring English into your life! And gain the language skills and confidence to succeed in international communication.

JBlock receives a surprise visit from two agents from Interpol who are investigating the recent cyber-attacks.We focus on three advanced phrasal verbs in this chapter - TO CLAM UP, TO BOIL OVER and TO BREAK DOWN.We explain the difference between the active voice and the PASSIVE VOICE in English grammar and highlight situations where the passive voice should be used.We differentiate between the verbs TO FIRE, TO MAKE REDUNDANT and TO RESIGN.And finally, we introduce a cool English idiom. What do you do when you suddenly realise that you are SWIMMING WITH SHARKS?We hope you enjoy the diverse and relevant content in this chapter. When you are ready for more, please sign up to live and interactive classes with Marina and me, right here:www.gratton.es/club-gratton-infoBring English into your life! And gain the language skills and confidence to succeed in international communication.

After a night out with her blind date, Lola wakes up the next morning and is not exactly sure where she is, or what has happened.In this chapter we review interrogatives, in fact we test you on the five most frequently confused interrogative structures, namely - WHOSE? WHICH? HOW OFTEN? WHAT DOES HE LOOK LIKE? WHAT IS HE LIKE?We examine three interesting expressions. What does it mean when you act LIKE A DEER IN THE HEADLIGHTS? Who is SLEEPING BEAUTY and how is she interpreted in different countries? And what do you do when you have A LOT ON YOUR PLATE?Finally, we discuss the subtle but significant difference between being a FREELANCER and being SELF-EMPLOYED.We hope you enjoy the diverse and relevant content in this chapter. When you are ready for more, please sign up to live and interactive classes with Marina and me, right here:www.gratton.es/club-gratton-infoBring English into your life! And gain the language skills and confidence to succeed in international communication.

Lola needs to distract herself from all the pressure in her life, so she agrees to go on a blind date with a mysterious new man.Let’s focus on the related phrasal verbs TO LOOK OUT, TO LOOK ON and TO LOOK OVER. We offer advice on how to dominate this very challenging grammar point.We discuss two interesting items of vocabulary. How do you define HOT PROSPECTS  when you are classifying potential clients? And what exactly is a BLIND DATE? And finally, we have some fun with the grammatical concept of OXYMORONS - short phrases that seem to be contradictory but have a powerful underlying message.We hope you enjoy the diverse and relevant content in this chapter. When you are ready for more, please sign up to live and interactive classes with Marina and me, right here:www.gratton.es/club-gratton-infoBring English into your life! And gain the language skills and confidence to succeed in international communication.

TechSpania organizes a press conference, and shocks everybody when they state who was to blame for the recent cyberattack.In this chapter we focus on some fundamental concepts related to public speaking. How do you prepare yourself to make a speech in front of a HOSTILE AUDIENCE? What rhetorical techniques can you use to be more persuasive? What is the RULE OF THREE? And why is conscious REPETITION so effective?We also highlight a couple of colourful common expressions. What do you do when there is an ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM? And how do you know when the crime committed against your company is AN INSIDE JOB?We hope you enjoy the diverse and relevant content in this chapter. When you are ready for more, please sign up to live and interactive classes with Marina and me, right here:www.gratton.es/club-gratton-infoBring English into your life! And gain the language skills and confidence to succeed in international communication.

JJ meets a journalist from CyberStory magazine to discuss both his past successes and his future challenges. In the vocabulary section of today’s class, we discuss LOGISTICS and ALGORITHMS in detail. We also cover two phrasal verbs combinations, SPEED UP vs. SLOW DOWN, and DROP OFF vs. PICK UP.We use specific examples to differentiate between HARD SKILLS and SOFT SKILLS, and discuss which are the most important for effective leadership.And finally, we explain the term DAVID VERSUS GOLIATH, an appropriate description for the relationship between JBlock and TechSpania.We hope you enjoy the diverse and relevant content in this chapter. When you are ready for more, please sign up to live and interactive classes with Marina and me, right here:www.gratton.es/club-gratton-infoBring English into your life!And gain the language skills and confidence to succeed in international communication.

Lola goes for a coffee with Cayetano Tolosa, her colleague in the sales department, and is not sure if she can trust him.There are three useful expressions in this chapter. Can you tell if someone has a HIDDEN AGENDA when they ask you to do something? Have you ever felt like a FISH OUT OF WATER? Do you know anybody who is currently LIVING BEYOND THEIR MEANS?We spend some time discussing mental health at work, including relevant vocabulary such as MELTDOWN, PANIC ATTACK, NERVOUS BREAKDOWN and STIGMA.And finally, we define the concept of IRONY. We explain why some people use it and why other people don’t understand it.We hope you enjoy the diverse and relevant content in this chapter. When you are ready for more, please sign up to live and interactive classes with Marina and me, right here:www.gratton.es/club-gratton-infoBring English into your life! And gain the language skills and confidence to succeed in international communication.

Meet Park Jae-bong, one of the world’s most feared and admired cybercriminals, the man behind the recent attack on the Swiss life insurance company.Let’s focus on the pronunciation of the past simple regular tense and make sure you recognize the difference in pronunciation of the following three words OBSERVED, CRASHED and CONCLUDED.We also test you on some challenging interrogative structures. Two of the most misunderstood sentences in English are: WHAT DOES HE LOOK LIKE? and WHAT IS HE LIKE?Finally, we explain the meaning and context of the useful idiom TO PUT YOURSELF IN SOMEONE ELSE’S SHOES.We hope you enjoy the diverse and relevant content in this chapter. When you are ready for more, please sign up to live and interactive classes with Marina and me, right here:www.gratton.es/club-gratton-infoBring English into your life! And gain the language skills and confidence to succeed in international communication.

One of Techspania’s most valuable clients, a Swiss life insurance company, is hit by a cyberattack. Let’s discuss some every day English expressions. How do you handle your boss when he or she is in a BAD MOOD? How much would you be willing to put ON THE LINE to get a promotion? Do you know your clients INSIDE OUT?We also cover the most common phrasal verb in business English – TO DEAL WITH - a verb that native speakers use multiple times per day. We also explain the meaning and uses of TO SHUT DOWN and to COME TOGTHER.Finally, we talk about three interesting business concepts. What are the benefits of BRAINSTORMING? What is a MONOPOLY and how does it negatively impact the consumer? And finally, how can you achieve a WORK-LIFE BALANCE?We hope you enjoy the diverse and relevant content in this chapter. When you are ready for more, please sign up to live and interactive classes with Marina and me, right here:www.gratton.es/club-gratton-infoBring English into your life! And gain the language skills and confidence to succeed in international communication.

Lola starts her first day at JBlock and is asked to make a speech that she’s not prepared for.In this chapter we talk about public speaking and how intimidating it can be for many people. We discuss what happens when your MIND GOES BLANK.The chapter is full of useful phrasal verbs such as TO END UP, TO THROW UP and TO DAWN ON. And finally, we introduce the concept of INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION and observe how easy it is to misunderstand someone from a different business culture.We hope you enjoy the diverse and relevant content in this chapter. When you are ready for more, please sign up to live and interactive classes with Marina and me, right here:www.gratton.es/club-gratton-infoBring English into your life! And gain the language skills and confidence to succeed in international communication.

Meet the team of international coders behind JBlock’s technology. And find out why they think salespeople, like Lola and Cayetano, are a waste of space. We focus on the pronunciation of words within the pharmaceutical sector such as BIOTECHNOLOGY, ANTIBIOTICS, PARACETAMOL and VIRUS.In the vocabulary section we make a clear distinction between a DEGREE and a CAREER and between FREAKS and GEEKS. We also consider whether a person from the United States should be described as US citizen or an AMERICAN citizen.Finally we cover a couple of important business concepts. Do you know what a P.O.C. is? Do you know what makes a good corporate SLOGAN?We hope you enjoy the diverse and relevant content in this chapter. When you are ready for more, please sign up to live and interactive classes with Marina and me, right here:www.gratton.es/club-gratton-infoBring English into your life! And gain the language skills and confidence to succeed in international communication.

JJ Thomson and his associates at JBlock await the arrival of Lola Badiola, their new Commercial Director. But somebody in the company is already spreading rumours about her.Let’s discuss the term OFFICE POLITICS. Is it something that you have experienced in your workplace? Did it impact you in any way? Let’s also discuss the purpose of a company’s MISSION STATEMENT. And let’s look at some examples of effective mission statements. And finally, we explain a couple of business expressions. Have you ever found yourself OPERATING IN A VACUUM?  Do you expect your new recruits to HIT THE GROUND RUNNING?We hope you enjoy the diverse and relevant content in this chapter. When you are ready for more, please sign up to live and interactive classes with Marina and me, right here:www.gratton.es/club-gratton-infoBring English into your life! And gain the language skills and confidence to succeed in international communication.

Meet JJ Thomson, the American founder of JBlock, the tech start-up that Lola is going to join as the new Commercial Director. Let’s make sure you are familiar with these three common phrasal verbs. Do you always react immediately when your alarm clock GOES OFF? Do you have a Monday morning meeting where you RUN THROUGH the objectives of the week? How many difficult people do you have to DEAL WITH on a daily basis?We also have a couple of idioms that you might find useful. If you feel like you don’t belong in a certain environment, you might be a ROUND PEG IN A SQAURE HOLE. If you don’t accept the traditional way of doing things, then you are a person that likes to CHALLENGE THE STATUS QUO. Finally, we discuss the concept of a company’s CORE VALUES. Do you know what this term really means? Do you know your own company’s core values? We hope you enjoy the diverse and relevant content in this chapter. When you are ready for more, please sign up to live and interactive classes with Marina and me, right here:www.gratton.es/club-gratton-infoBring English into your life! And gain the language skills and confidence to succeed in international communication.

Lola now faces a dilemma. The CEO of her company doesn’t want her to resign. And he is not the kind of man you disagree with.In this chapter we discuss the sensitive process of RESIGNING from a company, how do you leave on good terms if your colleagues don’t want you to go? We also explain the concept of MONOPOLY POWER, what it means and how companies can abuse their position in the market.We do a brief review of COUNTABE vs. UNCOUNTABLE NOUNS and help you avoid the common mistake with the word ADVICE. And finally, we introduce you to an interesting idiom, TO PULL SOME STRINGS, which is often used when referring to power and influence in business life.We hope you enjoy the diverse and relevant content in this chapter. When you are ready for more, please sign up to live and interactive classes with Marina and me, right here:www.gratton.es/club-gratton-infoBring English into your life! And gain the language skills and confidence to succeed in international communication.

Lola’s direct boss is shocked by the news of her resignation, so he takes her to the 51st floor to meet with the CEO. Will they be able to persuade her to stay?There are a couple of interesting business expressions in this chapter. We explain what a RAINMAKER is and the impact this person can have on a company’s revenues. We also discuss the idiom to BURN YOUR BOATS, its origin and how it can be applied to business situations.We cover COMPOUND NUMBER ADJECTIVES - for example a “ten-minute meeting” – a grammar point that is often confused by advanced speakers.And finally, we discuss some fundamental business concepts. Will your department beat their BUDGET this year? Will you hit your STRETCH TARGETS? And most importantly, will you be paid a BONUS?We hope you enjoy the diverse and relevant content in this chapter. When you are ready for more, please sign up to live and interactive classes with Marina and me, right here:www.gratton.es/club-gratton-infoBring English into your life! And gain the language skills and confidence to succeed in international communication.

Meet Lola Badiola! A talented commercial director working in the technology sector who has decided to quit her safe corporate job to join a technology start-up. Has she made the right decision? This chapter is full of cool common expressions. We discuss the meaning of A DOG-EAT-DOG WORLD and consider to which industries this description applies. We explain what happens when you BITE THE HAND THAT FEEDS and show you how to place yourself HEAD AND SHOULDERS ABOVE THE REST.Phrasal verbs are one of the biggest challenges for English language students, so we help you create a long-term strategy to dominate this grammar point. We also make sure you never confuse GET ON with GET IN and GET OFF with GET OUT OF when talking about modes of transport.Finally, we consider an issue that is of vital importance to Human Resources departments - how to you retain your HIPOs (High Potential Employees).We hope you enjoy the diverse and relevant content in this chapter. When you are ready for more, please sign up to live and interactive classes with Marina and me, right here:www.gratton.es/club-gratton-infoBring English into your life! And gain the language skills and confidence to succeed in international communication.