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Small business interview: a bike repair service on wheels

Oliver explains how he started a mobile bike repair business and what he learned about money; students listen for facts, then pitch a business idea.

B1Adults45 minInterview

About this lesson

A B1 listening lesson (interview). Dialogues and stories to listen to, with transcripts, speed control and ready-made questions.

Level
B1
Skill
Listening
Type
Interview
Students
Adults
Time
About 45 minutes
Topic
Business & money
Activities
Key words, Speaking / writing task, Listening (read aloud), True / False, Multiple choice, Gap-fill
Key words
set up a business, savings, costs, charge, make a profit, take out a loan, keep records, employee
Access
Premium

By the end, students can

  • Understand the main stages and figures in a business story
  • Use money collocations: make a profit, take out a loan, set up a business
  • Present a simple business idea