English Language SkillsConsolidationLivello: B2.2

Module oneE-commerce

Contents:

Conditionals

Internet terms

e-commerce

Conditional Sentences

Let’s go over the rules on the conditional composed by 2 parts:

• one that expresses the condition introduced by the word “if”, commonly known as “if clause”.

• one that expresses the consequence.

Example: If you work hard, you will succeed.

Conditional Sentences

There are 3 main types of

conditional patterns:

• Pattern A : probable condition

• Pattern B : improbable condition

• Pattern C : hypothetical condition

Pattern A : Probable Condition

Used for actions which are true or likely to happen

Examples:• If it rains tomorrow, we shall cancel the picnic.• You will be tired if you do a lot of exercises.

Note on pattern A:If + present tense, future tense

Pattern B : Improbable Condition

Used for present or future activities which are improbable or unlikely to happen

Examples:• If it rained tomorrow, we should stay at home.• You could start dinner if it were ready.

Note on Pattern B:if + past tense, would/should + verb

Pattern C : Hypothetical Condition

Used for impossible activities which could NOT be true or carried out.

Examples:• If it had rained yesterday, I would have stayed at home.• What would you have done if you had been attacked by a

monster?

Note on Pattern C:if + past perfect, perfect conditional

Exercise Try to distinguish the following sentences (pattern A,B or C).

1. If you take a taxi, you’ll get there in time for the meeting.Pattern A Pattern B Pattern C

2. If I had known about the meeting, I would’ve come. Pattern A Pattern B Pattern C

3. If you were ready, we could start the meeting. Pattern A Pattern B Pattern C

Summary

• Conditional sentences are composed by 2 parts:– one that expresses the condition– one that expresses the consequence

• 3 main types of conditional patterns:– Pattern A : Probable Condition– Pattern B : Improbable Condition– Pattern C : Hypothetical Condition

Objective:Construct conditional sentences according to different situations

VideoSecond conditional sentences in The Big Bang Theory

Practice your listening skills and practice also to understand the humour by watching some clips for the series The Big Bang Theory. The clips are subtitled to help your understanding.Following on there are many other videos using the conditional sentence structures.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJF9Gb3dGbc

Let’s Practice Click on the link and practice

If Clause Type I• if + Simple Present, will-FutureType I indicates what will happen,provided that a certain situation isgiven.If Clause Type II• if + Simple Past, would + infinitiveType II indicates what could happenif a present situation were givenIf Clause Type III• if + Past Perfect, would + have + past

participleLink:https://www.ego4u.com/en/business-english/grammar/conditional-sentences

eCommerceElectronic commerce, is the trading or facilitation of trading of products or

services using computer networks, such as the Internet.

Electronic commerce draws on technologies such as:mobile ,commerce, electronic funds ,transfer, supply chain,management, Internet marketing, online transaction,processing, electronic data, interchange (EDI), inventory, management systems, and automated data collection systems. The links will take you to Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia for a definitionof each term.

Pros and Cons for eCommerceWhen starting a business,eCommerce is certainly one way to eliminate overhead. And drop shipping goes a step farther letting another companyhandle the fulfillment on the ordersyou receive.Read the article by Steve Gillman on the Pros and Consfor eCommerce:http://smallbiztrends.com/2015/09/drop-shipping-pros-and-cons.html

Vocabulary: e-commerce - words and phrases

We often use these words and phrases to talk about e-commerce. Check that you understand theirmeaning.Use a dictionary to help you.

• browse • directories • hits • keyword locate • Net online search • search engines • site surfers • traffic

Business Vocabulary in Use: Open Link Reading

Go to the open link Book and read through the various activities. It will open on the e-commercevocabulary page.

https://books.google.it/books?id=qy4Jgd78Oo4C&pg=PA81&dq=e-commerce+-words+and+phrases+vocabulary+activity&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjYifWEkePJAhXCNhoKHYz6CKEQ6AEIMzAA#v=onepage&q=e-commerce%20-words%20and%20phrases%20vocabulary%20activity&f=false

VideoChina Petroleum moves into e-commerce

with TaobaoWatch the video about China Petroleum and Chemicals, better known asSinopec, is taking another step away from petroleum. Last month, thecompany opened a store on online shopping platform Taobao to expand itspresence in everyday retail markets. Sinopec, the largest state-owned energyfirm in the country, is restructuring itself – and where is it heading?

Do an internet research to see which other companies are investing in other sector e.commerce opportunities.Check the transcript to help you.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJUzAeeIeCI