Business English listening comprehension exercise: Networking for the networking-averse



💬 Useful phrases
“Let me walk you through the key points.” — used to introduce a structured explanation or presentation
“As you can see in the video...” — directing the audience's attention to specific visual content
“I'd like to draw your attention to...” — highlighting a specific detail or moment of importance
“To summarize what we just saw...” — used to recap key takeaways from a video or presentation
“That's a great example of...” — affirming and reinforcing a concept shown through video content
“Let's break this down step by step.” — introducing a detailed, structured explanation of a process
“What stood out most to you?” — prompting discussion and critical thinking after viewing content
“This relates directly to what we discussed earlier.” — connecting new information to previously covered material


READY TO PRACTICE? LET’S GO!

Here's what you do:
  1. Click on the video below.
  2. Make sure the captions/subtitles are off!
  3. Watch the first 2:00 of the video, and pay attention to it! (You can pause and rewind the video.)
  4. Answer the listening comprehension questions below the video.
  5. Check your answers.


1. What is a "networking-averse" person?
  Someone who doesn't know much about networking
  Someone who has been banned from networking events
  Someone whose parents pay for everything

2. Last year the woman was ___________ at an art museum.
  an intern
  a manager
  a full-time employee

3. Who has contacts in organic farming?
  The school counsellor
  Her parent's friends
  No one she knows

4. Who studied lighting with a nature photographer on the West Coast?
  Her aunt
  Her aunt's friend
  Her mom

5. __________ are people who might have access to resources that your strong ties don't have.
  Your best friends
  Weak ties
  Your mom and dad


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