Business English Vocabulary - Talking about Decisions - Part 2

Business English Vocabulary - Talking about Decisions - Part 2 - Notes

**Channel:** Derek Callan - English for Professionals

**Summary:** This video is the second part of a lesson on business English vocabulary related to decisions. It covers two adjectives (decisive and indecisive) and three useful phrases for talking about decisions: "to have second thoughts," "to change your mind," and "it's up to you" (and variations). The video provides definitions and example sentences, encouraging viewers to repeat and practice.

**Key Takeaways:**

* Learn two key adjectives: "decisive" and "indecisive" to describe decision-making styles.

* Understand three useful phrases for discussing decisions: "to have second thoughts," "to change your mind," and "it's up to you".

* Practice the pronunciation and usage of these words and phrases through example sentences.

**Detailed Notes:**

**1. Introduction (0:00:00 - 0:00:10)**

* The video is part two of a series on talking about decisions.

* Focuses on useful words and phrases for professional communication.

**2. Decisive vs. Indecisive (0:00:42 - 0:01:25)**

* **Decisive:**

* **Definition:** Able to make decisions quickly and effectively.

* **Example Sentence:** "Good leaders need to be calm and decisive in difficult situations."

* **Practice (repeat sentence).**

* **Indecisive:** (The opposite of decisive)

* **Definition:** Unable to make decisions quickly or effectively.

* **Example Sentence:** "Working with him is very difficult because he's so indecisive."

* **Practice (repeat sentence).**

**3. Useful Phrases (0:01:25 - 0:02:52)**

* **To have second thoughts:**

* **Definition:** To be unsure about a decision already made.

* **Example Sentence:** "She accepted the job offer but now she's having second thoughts."

* **Practice (repeat sentence).**

* **To change your mind:**

* **Definition:** To change your decision or opinion.

* **Example Sentence:** "Paul originally agreed to work on the project but then he changed his mind."

* **Practice (repeat sentence).**

* **It's up to you:**

* **Definition:** You are the person who makes the decision. It's your decision.

* **Example Sentence:** "We can leave on Thursday or Friday morning; it's up to you."

* **Practice (repeat sentence).**

* Can also refer to other people: "It's up to him/her/them."

* **Example Sentence (for others):** "We gave Maria all the information; now it's up to her."

* **Practice (repeat sentence).**

**4. Review and Practice (0:02:52 - 0:04:05)**

* Review of all vocabulary and phrases with example sentences.

* Encourages the viewer to repeat the sentences for practice.

**5. Conclusion (0:04:05 - 0:04:26)**

* Encourages viewers to like, share, comment, and subscribe.

* Thank you to the viewers and Goodbye.