The Adventures of LOLA BADIOLA

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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 vocabul

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 SAR

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 impor

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

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 kno

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

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

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�

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?