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Business English for Intermediate Learners
Lesson 26 : Asking for a Raise or Promotion

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Today’s Topics
1. Requesting a Meeting in Advance
2. Asking for a Raise or Promotion

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Exercise 1: Dialogue Practice
Dialogue: Asking your Boss to Discuss a Raise
A
I know that we don’t have annual reviews for another six months;
however I was hoping we could sit down some time next week and
talk about my performance and potential.
B Oh? Is there anything else you want to discuss?
A
I would like to revisit my salary and make sure that it is reflective of
the work I have been doing over the past year.
B
Thank you for letting me know. Send me an email to set up a time
to meet next week.
A Thank you. I’m looking forward to it.
Read the dialogue with your teacher. Student: A / Teacher: B

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Change the words in [brackets] and
read each sentence.
Practice
1
I was hoping we could sit down and talk
about [my salary].
2
I would like to revisit my [salary and role
at this company].
3
I would like to be sure that it is reflective
of the [tasks that I perform].
Pronounce the phrases.
Useful Phrases
1
I was hoping we could sit down and talk
about ~
2 I would like to revisit my ~
3
I would like to be sure that it is reflective of
the ~
Exercise 2: Phrase Practice

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Exercise 3: Discussion
Ask and answer questions about today’s topic.
• Have you ever asked for a raise or promotion? How was the
experience?
• Why is it important to arrange a meeting in advance and to be
straightforward about the purpose of the meeting?
• What should you do to prepare before you attend a meeting to ask
for a raise or promotion?

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Today’s Topics
1. Requesting a Meeting in Advance
2. Asking for a Raise or Promotion

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Exercise 4: Dialogue Practice
Dialogue: In the Meeting with Your Boss
Read the dialogue with your teacher. Student: A / Teacher: B
A
As I mentioned, I wanted to discuss with you my role and
salary today.
B Great. What exactly did you want to tell me?
A
I have taken on a number of responsibilities in the past year
and the results of my work have been very beneficial to the
company.
B I see.
A
I made a list of some specific highlights of my work and
potential. I would like a raise to match what I have been able
to do in this position.

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Change the words in [brackets] and
read each sentence.
Practice
1
I wanted to discuss [my future role at this
company and my salary].
2 I have taken on [many new tasks recently].
3
I would like a raise/promotion to match
[the success I have had in this position].
Pronounce the phrases.
Useful Phrases
1 I wanted to discuss ~
2 I have taken on ~
3 I would like a raise/promotion to match ~
Exercise 5: Phrase Practice

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Exercise 6: Discussion
Ask and answer questions about today’s topic.
• Why is it important to discuss your accomplishments and value to the
company when asking for a raise or promotion?
• What else should you mention to your boss in this meeting?
• Is this type of meeting common in your culture?

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