Module 1 sexto año
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Transcript of Module 1 sexto año
““Work keeps us from Work keeps us from
three great evils: three great evils: boredom, vice and boredom, vice and
poverty”poverty”
(Voltaire)(Voltaire)
JOBSJOBS
• ComputerComputer
• PersonalPersonal
• DeliveryDelivery
• WebWeb
• DrivingDriving
• Make-upMake-up
• Air trafficAir traffic
• HairHair
• controllercontroller
• artistartist
• programmerprogrammer
• assistantassistant
• designerdesigner
• manman
• instructorinstructor
• dresserdresser
PERSONAL QUALITIES
“You can’t depend on her. She never does what she says she will!”
She is…
• open minded• irresponsible
“It’s amazing how he never gets upset over anything”
He is…
• calm• well mannered • attractive
“Tim never does anything. He just sits at home watching TV.”
He is…
• selfish• easy going• lazy
“I’ve never heard him admit he’s wrong.”
He is…
• rude• tough• arrogant
“Mr Jones is always on time no matter what!”
He is…
• strong willed• patient• punctual
“No wonder Martin never gets anything done on time. Look at the mess on his desk!”
He is…
• left handed• disorganised• imaginative
“She’s never rude to anyone. She has really good manners”
She is…
• attractive• polite• sociable
“Jim always wears a suit and tie to work”
He is…
• smart• independent• reliable
Phrases and vocabularyIn a job you…
WORK
a 9-5 job
shifts
overtime
at weekends
long hours
under pressure
with a team
at my own pace
GET
paid well low wages promoted
MEET
tight deadlines interesting people
VISIT
various places exotic destinations
WORDS OFTEN CONFUSEDWORDS OFTEN CONFUSED
• WORKWORK
• JOBJOB
• SALARYSALARY
• WAGESWAGES
• EARN EARN
• WINWIN
• GAINGAIN
• what somebody do as a part of a job (Unc. noun)
• occupation, profession (Count. noun)
• the money you are paid usually every month
• money you earn according to the number of hours, days or weeks that you work
• you earn money; when you deserve something (you earned reputation)
• you win a competition, the lottery, elections, games, prizes.
• you gain experience, you gain independence, you gain popularity. You can gain something useful or necessary whether or not you deserve it.
CHOOSE THE CORRECT WORDCHOOSE THE CORRECT WORD
My dream is to find a … in the fashion industry
• work• job
I can’t believe it! I … a car in the lottery.
•won•earned
The average ... of a factory worker are $300 a week.
•salary•wages
You have to consider that you … valuable experience from
working in the company.
•win•gain
Anne always does excellent …
•work
• job
APPLYING FOR A JOB
• How to write a letter of application
• How to prepare your CV
• Getting ready for a job interview
• vocabulary and expressions
A LETTER OF APPLICATIONREASONS FOR WRITING
OPENING REMARKS
I am writing to apply for the position of…which I saw
advertised in … on…
The position of… in your company is really
interesting and I want to apply
I am writing in response to your advertisement which appeared in … advertising
for…
PERSONAL INFORMATIONPERSONAL INFORMATION
AgeAge
…Studying at……Studying at…
…Pursing a degree in ……Pursing a degree in …
I am fluent in …I am fluent in …
WORK EXPERIENCE
In Present Perfect Tense
“I have had a part-time job…”
“I have worked as (delivery man)”
PERSONAL QUALITIES
“I’m polite and reliable…”
“I am always punctual and…”
CLOSING REMARKS
I am available for an interview
anytime.
I look forward to your reply / I
look forward to hearing for you
I thank you very much for
considering my application / May I
thank you in advance for
considering my application / Yours
sincerely.
YOUR CV
• PERSONAL DETAILS
• EDUCATION
• WORK EXPERIENCE
• REFERENCES
• PERSONAL QUALITIES
IN EVERY INTERVIEW THESE ARE RECURRING
QUESTIONS• What makes you qualified for the job?• What do you have to offer the company /
school?• Why do you want to work here?• Are you prepared to work in a team?
COMMUNICATION
• How do you contact your friends, your parents or classmates?
WAYS OF CONNECTING PEOPLE…
COMMUNICATING BY…
CONTACTING PEOPLE
WRITING OR SENDING A…
COMMUNICATING BY…
TELEPHONE CONVERSATIONS
FORMAL STYLE
A: Good morning, Harwich hospital. How may I help you?
B: Hello, I have an appointment with Dr Martin at 11 o´clock tomorrow morning.
A: Who’s calling, please?B: It’s Anna Welsh.A: Ah, yes, Miss Welsh. Is there a problem?B: Well, unfortunately I won´t be able to come
tomorrow as I live out of town and I´ve been cut off by last night´s sudden snowstorm. Could I possibly have another appointment for the same time next week when the weather will hopefully be better?
A: One moment, please. I´ll just check. Yes, that´ll be fine.
B: Thank you very much.A: You´re welcome. I´ll inform Dr Martin of the change.
Thank you for calling.
INFORMAL STYLE
A: Hi! Is Alison there?B: Yes. Just a minute.A: Hi, Alison.B: Hi, Jane. What’s up?A: Do you fancy going shopping on Saturday
morning?B: Great! Where shall we meet and what
time?A: Just in front of the entrance at about 11 o
´clock?B: OK. See you later.A: Thanks for calling. Bye.
END OF MODULE 1
• IF YOUR ARE ABLE TO HANDLE ALL THESE TOPICS, YOU CAN PASS TO
MODULE 2