Selling an idea Read the advert. Why do people join Connections? a Listening 23 Connections My business idea Do you have a great business idea? Do you want to make money out of it? Connections can help you. We specialise in bringing together entrepreneurs with suitable investors. We match you with the best investor for you and organise an interview with them. Interested? Then click on the link below to join our database … > Click here to join Connections. What’s new? Connect online Contact us Listen to the first part of Olga’s interview with an investor she met through Connections. Label the picture with these words: b gj8s56 15 strap top pocket wheels bag handle side pocket buggy Who says sentences 1–8, the interviewer or Olga? 1 Can you give us a bit more information about your background? 2 We’d like to ask you some questions about international sales. 3 I’m really excited about the product. 4 I’m very keen to hear your thoughts about the business plan. 5 It’s good to see someone so passionate about their product! 6 We have some doubts about a few things in the business plan. 7 What I’m more concerned about is the marketing. 8 I feel very optimistic about its chances of success. Which highlighted expressions are: A adjective + about? B noun + about? Vocabulary Facts and feelings 24 a b How does the bag work? Listen to the rest of the interview. 1 What does Olga want from the interview? 2 How does she feel about the product? Discuss the questions. 1 Do you think the product will work? Why? 2 Do you think the investor will support Olga’s idea? Why? Listen to a phone call between the investor and Olga. Were you right? c 4pd8zf 16 d e 63836w 17 36 Language skills Extras Explore 3 Success Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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