[...]... the next five years Learner 2 – Response: Well, there is great potential for synergy between our two businesses Cue 3: directions, taking your business? Learner 3 – Question: What directions are you taking your business? Partner 3 – Reply: We’re focusing more and more on innovation Learner 3 – Response: Our needs in this area are complementary, don’t you think? Practice 2 Next, we’ll review some of the... a great chance to an even closer relationship Learner 2: Cue 3: By working closely together, we can great things Learner 3: Cue 4: They joined with each other to defeat their common opponent Learner 4: Cue 5: Let’s try to out an agreement Learner 5: © 2009 All rights reserved: www.businessenglishpod.com 33 ... next year? Learner 1 – Question: What are you hoping to achieve in the next year? Partner 1 – Reply: We’re looking to expand into new markets Learner 1– Response: Yes, there’s definitely many areas where our interests are aligned Cue 2: ideal outcome, for you? Learner 2 – Question: What would be an ideal outcome for you? Partner 2 – Reply: We’re hoping to double profits in the next five years Learner