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New e-lesson blog post from Macmillan – Google Glass
Posted by Pete on 22 May, 2013

Google Glass – a glimpse of the future?
Earlier this month, San Francisco hosted Google’s annual development conference, which showcases the company’s innovations. This year, there was one big talking point: Google Glass.
Google Glass is probably the world’s most hyped product, and it hasn’t even been launched yet. The product is expected to actually retail next year.
For the complete post, please visit:
http://www.businessenglishonline.net/resources/in-company-second-edition-resources/elessons/
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New e-lesson blog from Macmillan: Rich List 2013
Posted by Pete on 24 April, 2013
I scoured the Rich List at the weekend, looking for my name. Sadly, I failed to find it but found many others…from Abramovitch to McCartney. Fascinating reading, as ever…For the full e-lesson blog, with ideas for classroom discussion and links, visit:
http://www.businessenglishonline.net/resources/in-company-second-edition-resources/elessons/
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New e-lesson blog on Pinterest
Posted by Pete on 14 February, 2013
I’ve been thoroughly enjoying preparing sessions for the British Council Roadshow in Argentina and learning a lot about Social Media. I’ve just joined Instagram and Pinterest…….
The latest e-lesson blog from Macmillan is on Pinterest, and possible applications in the business world. You can download it here:
http://www.businessenglishonline.net/resources/in-company-second-edition-resources/elessons/
It might inspire you to join the social meeting site that is so much in the news at the moment! Enjoy – hope you find it (er) Pinteresting….
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Retail crisis: new business English e-lesson blog
Posted by Pete on 18 January, 2013
Jessops – another one bites the dustSince the blog entry was written earlier this week, the UK has seen HMV and Blockbuster follow the camera shop by going into administration….
So, a very topical e-lesson blog from Macmillan……
For the complete entry, visit the In Company resource website
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Latest Macmillan e-lesson blog: Hurricane Sandy – calculating the damage
Posted by Pete on 20 November, 2012
It struck last month with a force which made headlines round the world. Hurricane Sandy. In the Caribbean, it caused death and destruction. As it continued up the eastern seaboard of the United States, dramatic images of its effects on New York and New Jersey were sent around the world.For the rest of this e-lesson blog entry, and a .pdf for use with your students, please visit:
http://www.businessenglishonline.net/resources/in-company-second-edition-resources/elessons/
Have you or your students ever made a claim on insurance? What happened?
We hope you enjoy using this material to stimulate discussion in class!
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New business English e-lesson blog from Macmillan: retail
Posted by Pete on 24 September, 2012
It’s September. Retailers are announcing their half-year sales figures; has there ever been a wider gulf between success and failure?For the rest of this blog post, please visit:
http://www.businessenglishonline.net/resources/in-company-second-edition-resources/elessons
Enjoy the lesson ideas!
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New business English blog post from Macmillan: Apple vs Samsung
Posted by Pete on 28 August, 2012
Apple vs Samsung: the verdict
Patents……intellectual property………….touch screen………
Earlier this month, a US court ruled that Samsung had infringed Apple patents for mobile devices. The six patents were mainly connected with appearance and design. The South Korean company were ordered to pay $1billion in compensation. Unsurprisingly, Samsung will be appealing the court ruling.
For the complete e-lesson blog, just visit the In Company resource site at:
http://www.businessenglishonline.net/resources/in-company-second-edition-resources/elessons
Enjoy the lesson!
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Olympic e-lesson blog post
Posted by Pete on 10 July, 2012
The latest Macmillan business English blog post has recently been posted. It is about the black market in Olympic tickets. I cannot wait for the actual events themselves to start – I’ll be going to watch the athletics. From Stratford to Stratford…………To download the lesson, please visit:
http://www.businessenglishonline.net/resources/in-company-second-edition-resources/elessons
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New Macmillan business English blog post: the Rich List
Posted by Pete on 23 May, 2012
Every time the Rich List comes out, I frantically scurry around it’s lurid pages, looking for WHO is the richest actor…..musician…..footballer….What is fascinating is how, even though we may disapprove of the way the rich get richer, we want to know..who is the richest person in the UK? How did they amass their wealth? How do they spend it?
Visit the Macmillan In Company website for the latest In Company blog post and downloadable worksheet on…..the wealthiest folk in the UK.
http://www.businessenglishonline.net/resources/in-company-second-edition-resources/elessons
Scour the list in vain for my name……
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New In-company blog post on tax
Posted by Pete on 25 April, 2012
Only three things in life are certain. Death, TAXES and the fact that Barca will not be in the 2012 Champions League finalThe UK government has recently (and anonymously) investigated the tax returns of a number of wealthy individuals. The Chancellor of the Exchequer, the UK finance minister, is apparently ‘shocked’ that is many of them pay little or no tax. Just how do they do it?
How indeed! I wish I knew! For the rest of this new blog post, please visit Macmillan In Company site
Coming soon…………….PSA symposia in Madrid and Bar…..
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