- Communicative Objective: Learn to explain multi-stage processes clearly, describe how systems operate, and present procedures in a logical sequence using formal and impersonal language.
- 5 Core Functional Sentences:
- The process begins when the application is submitted through the online system.
- Once the information has been verified, the request is forwarded to the appropriate department.
- Applicants are then asked to provide any additional documents that may be required.
- Having completed the review, the department issues a final decision.
- The entire procedure is designed to ensure that each application is evaluated consistently.
- Grammar Focus: Advanced passive voice; sequencing clauses with once and when; present perfect passive; perfect participle clauses; purpose infinitives.
- Vocabulary Focus: procedure, verify, submit, process, evaluate
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Describing Processes and Procedures
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