Unit 1

Business Partner A1, Unit 1 focuses on Countries and Nationalities, Personal Details, and Describing Your Company.

Unit 1, Business Partner A1 - Exercises

These exercises focus on vocabulary from Unit 1 of Business Partner A1

Countries and Nationalities

Learning to talk about countries and nationalities is useful for introductions, travel, and discussions about culture. Here’s a list of common countries and nationalities, along with how to use them in sentences.

Table: Countries and Nationalities

Country	Nationality	Example Sentence
Argentina	Argentinian	"She is Argentinian and loves dancing tango."
Brazil	Brazilian	"He is Brazilian and speaks Portuguese."
China	Chinese	"The Chinese New Year is an important holiday."
Germany	German	"German cars are known for their quality."
India	Indian	"He enjoys traditional Indian food."
Ireland	Irish	"The Irish love celebrating St. Patrick's Day."
Japan	Japanese	"Japanese gardens are very peaceful."
Mexico	Mexican	"Mexican food is famous worldwide."
Poland	Polish	"She loves Polish folk music."
Spain	Spanish	"Spanish culture is vibrant and colorful."
The UK	British	"Many famous writers are British."
The USA	American	"The American flag has 50 stars."

Tips for Usage

Country vs. Nationality: Use the country name (e.g., "India") when talking about the place and the nationality (e.g., "Indian") when describing a person or their characteristics.

Correct: "He is from China. He is Chinese."
Incorrect: "He is from Chinese."

Capitalization: Always capitalize country names and nationalities.

Correct: "German, Irish"
Incorrect: "german, irish"

Common Errors

Confusing country and nationality: Remember, “Japan” is the country, but a person from Japan is “Japanese.”

Personal Details

Knowing how to give and ask for personal details is important for forms, meetings, and introductions. Here’s a list of terms commonly used in personal information.

Table: Personal Details

Term	Definition	Example
Address	Location where someone lives	"My address is 12 Maple Street."
Email Address	Online contact information	"My email is info@example.com."
Emergency Contact	Contact in case of emergency	"My emergency contact is my sister."
First Name	A person’s given name	"My first name is John."
Gender	Identity as male or female	"My gender is female."
Home Address	Residential address	"Home address: 45 Oak Ave."
ID Card Number	Identification number on an ID	"ID card number: 12345678."
Mobile Number	Personal cell phone number	"My mobile number is 555-1234."
Post Code	Postal code for an address	"Post code: 54321."
Surname	A person’s last name	"My surname is Smith."
Title	Prefix used before a name	"Title: Mr., Ms., Dr."
Dot	Symbol (.) often in emails	"Example: john.doe@example.com"
Hyphen	Symbol (-) often in phone numbers or names	"Example: mother-in-law"
Lower Case	Small letters, not capitalized	"Email is in lower case."
Male	Gender identity	"Male or female?"
Female	Gender identity	"Male or female?"
Marital Status	Relationship status, e.g., single, married	"Marital status: married."

Tips for Usage

Formatting Names: Start with your title (Mr., Ms., Dr.), then your first name, and finally your surname.

Example: "Mr. John Smith"

Emails: Use “dot” and “hyphen” to read out email addresses.

Example: "john.doe@example.com" would be read as "john dot doe at example dot com."

Common Errors

Lowercase and Uppercase: Be careful with letters in email addresses. Usually, they are in lowercase.
Hyphens in Names: Hyphens are used in double-barrelled names, like "Smith-Jones."

Describing Your Company

These terms help you describe the workplace, facilities, and items commonly found in a company.

Table: Company Descriptions and Facilities

Term	Definition	Example
Building	Structure or place of work	"Our building has three floors."
Canteen	Place where employees eat	"The canteen serves lunch daily."
Employee Break Room	Room where employees take breaks	"We relax in the employee break room."
Facilities	Equipment or areas provided for comfort	"Our facilities include a gym."
Factory	Place where goods are produced	"The factory is very large."
Office	Room where office work happens	"I work in an open office."
Warehouse	Large storage place for goods	"Goods are stored in the warehouse."
Division	Separate area or group within a company	"I work in the sales division."
Production	The process of making goods	"Production happens on the first floor."
Sales	Department that sells products	"Sales are up this quarter."
Coffee	Common hot drink in offices	"Would you like a coffee?"
Milk, Sugar, Tea	Common additions for coffee/tea	"We have milk and sugar."
Coffee Machine	Machine that makes coffee	"The coffee machine is in the break room."
Laptop	Portable computer	"I use a laptop for work."
Photocopier	Machine to make copies	"The photocopier is out of paper."
Printer	Machine that prints documents	"Please use the printer for reports."

Tips for Usage

Describing Company Size and Type: Use adjectives like "large," "small," "modern," or "old-fashioned."

Example: "Our office is modern and has many facilities."

Adding Details about Spaces: Use phrases like "includes," "is located," or "has a" to give more detail.

Example: "The factory includes a break room and a canteen."

Common Errors

Mixing Up Company Areas: Make sure to distinguish between terms like “factory” (where goods are made) and “warehouse” (where goods are stored).

FAQ

What is the difference between country and nationality?

A country is a place (e.g., “Japan”), while nationality describes people from that place (e.g., “Japanese”).

How should I format an email address?

Email addresses are in lowercase and may include dots or hyphens, like “john.doe@example.com”.

What does “ID card number” mean?

It’s a unique number on your identification card, used to verify identity.

How do I describe a modern office?

Use words like “modern,” “light,” and “large,” e.g., “Our modern office has large windows.”

What is the difference between “factory” and “warehouse”?

A factory is where products are made, while a warehouse is where products are stored before shipping.