1. Homework: Starting a Business – Discussion Questions @Dominic Christopher Elliston . Please help me give feedback on the pronunciation of “thanks.”

If you want to improve your English speaking skills, you can do it actively and independently in this group. Below are simple, effective ways to practise — no teacher required. 1️⃣ Post short voice messages Choose a topic and record a 1–2 minute voice message.Suggested topics: - a recent work challenge - a meeting you had this week - an idea or opinion related to your job 👉 Focus on speaking clearly, not being perfect. 2️⃣ Respond to other members (by voice) Listen to at least two other voice messages and reply with: - a short comment - a follow-up question - your own opinion 👉 This turns practice into a real conversation. 3️⃣ Repeat your message (improvement practice) After recording once, record the same message again, trying to: - reduce long pauses - use clearer verb tenses - sound more confident 👉 This is one of the fastest ways to improve fluency. 4️⃣ Practise in pairs or small groups Connect with another member and arrange a 15–20 minute call.Simple structure: - 5 minutes: introduce a topic - 10 minutes: discuss or solve a problem - 5 minutes: feedback (What was easy? What was difficult?) 👉 English only. No corrections during speaking. 5️⃣ Use new vocabulary in real sentences When new words or phrases are shared in the group: - record one sentence using them - don’t explain — just use them naturally 👉 Speaking first, analysing later. ✅ Key rule Progress comes from speaking regularly, not from waiting until you feel “ready”.Make mistakes, speak often, and support each other.

Welcome @Muhammad K ! Please introduce yourself, read the classroom content and the rules. Then, answer the comments in the posts I have created. Thanks and have a great day!

Here are some questions on Starting a Business. Can you choose one and answer it in the comments below? Starting a Business — Conversation Questions and Prompts (A2 Level) Section 1 – Business Strategy (33 Questions) 1. What kind of business would you like to start? 2. Why do you want to start your own business? 3. Who would be your customers? 4. How can you find out what customers want? 5. How would you choose a good location for your business? 6. How do you know if your business idea is good? 7. What is a competitor? Can you give an example? 8. How can you make your business different from competitors? 9. What is a business plan? 10. Why is it important to have a business plan? 11. How can you set goals for your business? 12. What is a short-term goal? Give an example. 13. What is a long-term goal? Give an example. 14. How would you decide how much money to invest in your business? 15. How can you find investors for your business? 16. What risks can a new business have? 17. How can you reduce risks in a business? 18. What opportunities can help your business grow? 19. How would you choose a name for your business? 20. How can social media help a new business? 21. How do you decide the price of your product or service? 22. Why is it important to know your customers’ needs? 23. How can you make customers happy? 24. What is a good strategy to get new customers? 25. How do you plan your first month of business? 26. How can you measure if your business is successful? 27. How often should you check your business plan? 28. What would you do if your business is not earning money? 29. How can teamwork help your business succeed? 30. How do you choose the right people to work with you? 31. How would you learn about your competitors? 32. How can you keep your business safe from mistakes? 33. What is the most important skill for a business owner?