Business English: Risk and Decision-Making
Risk and decision-making is the C1 senior-management communication skill. The worksheet covers the analytical-language toolkit for evaluating risks (the downside risk is, the worst-case scenario, the probability of, the potential impact), comparing options (on balance, all things considered, weighing the trade-offs), and committing to decisions (based on this analysis, our recommendation is, we should proceed with).
This worksheet builds C1 fluency with risk-analysis and decision communication.
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What’s inside:
- A phrase bank organised by analytical phase (identify, evaluate, compare, decide)
- Case-study analysis: read a scenario and write a structured recommendation
- Multiple-choice on hedging strength and commitment level
- Strategic-summary writing task
- Full Answer Key plus Teacher Notes
Common challenges: Hedging precision at C1 — likely (60–70%), probable (70–80%), almost certain (90%+). Each modifier carries specific weight. Balancing analysis with decisiveness: thorough doesn’t mean indecisive. Avoiding over-qualification that hides the recommendation.
For: Adult and teenage learners (14+) at CEFR C1, in advanced classes, 1:1 lessons, or self-study — particularly senior professionals and MBA candidates. Maps onto BEC Higher and C1 Advanced (CAE). Part of the Daily Business Communication collection — the natural next step is Handling Difficult Conversations.
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