1. Family

Family and society Comparing families Members of the family Family life Your future family Traditions and customs Social problems in a family Role play CV – how to write CV, Sample

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Family and society

Explain these expressions and

Family Kinship Marriage Household Co-habitation

family structures:

Extended family The nuclear family Single-parent family Step-family/

reconstructed family

Look at the pictures. Compare and contrast them. Which family is your family like? Give details.

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Characterize the members of your family

Outlook: age, height, figure, hair, face, nose, complexion, walk, gestures, special features, general appearance

Inner qualities: temperament, attitude to people/ morals/ work/ oneself,

Talents, abilities Interests and hobbies

Family life

What family means to you? How highly do you value family

life? Which family values are important for you?

Are family connections becoming stronger or weaker over time? Give examples to explain your answers.

What are the rules and duties of parents in a family?

Your future family

Do you plan to raise your family or you let it evolve by itself?

How about your future partner? What do you think is the most important for happy

relationship: fidelity/faithfulness, love, communication, sex, commitment, trust, romance, respect, or tolerance. Try to order these words according to your preference. Try to explain and give your opinion.

Which traditions and customs do you stick to in your family?

Namedays, birthdays Easter Christmas New Year` s Eve Christening Wedding Green ribbon party

How do you celebrate?

Wedding in Slovakia Religious ceremony in a church, registry office in the Town Hall Bride: long white dress, a veil/flowers in her hair, carries a bouquet of flowers Groom: suit, tuxedo, tie, bow-tie Other important people: bridesmaids, groomsmen, the maid of honor, the best

man, witnesses The day before the ceremony: stag party, hen party Before the ceremony the groom and bride ask their parents for forgiveness of

their wrong-doings The bride and groom walk slowly up the aisle to the altar and the priest begins

the wedding service. They exchange the vows and the wedding rings. Finally they (as well as witnesses) sign the Register- the official record of their marriage

Wedding reception – breaking the plate, dancing, eating (a lot of courses), cutting the wedding cake, kidnapping the bride, redowa

Honeymoon

Social problems

Divorce – Why is divorce percentage rising nowadays? Is divorce OK or not? At what circumstances do you think it could be OK, it could be acceptable?

Single parent – What do you think of a single-parent family?

Short of money - How society helps families in need?

Should problems in a family be discussed with other people or kept within the family?

Role play

Student AYou are the elder sibling (19-year-old) of a five-year-old sister /

brother. You are doing your best to help your parents to bring up your sister. You are quite strict because your parents used to give you a Spartan education. The big problem is your dad/ mum who is always spoiling your sister / brother. You want to persuade them that it is not right. Choose some examples of the behaviour that upsets you.

Student BYou are mum/dad of a grown-up child and a five-year old child. You

have been really enjoying being a parent of such a cute boy/girl. You feel that it is more fun to have a little child at your age and you try to experience all of the pleasures of parenthood. Since your first son / daughter was born you have changed your philosophy of child-rearing.

How to write CV Identification: name, address, telephone number, nationality, date of

birth, (marital status) Education/Qualifications: begin with the most recent one, state the

college or university, the degree, the major area of studies, dates, you may include scholarships, awards, honours, courses, professional certificates or licences

Employment to date/ Professional experience: begin with the current position, include full-time, part-time, paid, summer jobs – state job title, name and address, date of employment (month and year 5/02, etc.) additional information (research projects or other special, work related activities)

Skills: Languages, computer knowledges, driving licence, hobbies, characteristics

References Date, signature

Curriculum Vitae

Name: Ľuboslava VaškováAddress: Križovany 102, 082 33 PrešovTelephone: 051-7 957 131Mobile: 00421 910 944 651Date of birth: 20th September 1977Nationality: SlovakMarital status: marriedEducation: 1997 – 2002 Faculty of Humanities and Natural Sciences in Prešov,

Master in English language and literature1991 – 1995 Grammar school of Ján Adam Rayman, Prešov

A levels in English (A), Geography (A), Slovak Language (A), Civics (A)Work experience: 9/2003 – present Gymnázium of Ján Adam Rayman, teacher to all levels and ages9/2004 – 6/2006 State language school, teacher to students, mostly under the age of fifteen12/2001 – 6/2003 Primary School Važecká, Prešov, 9/2001 – 11/2001 Primary School Bernoláková Prešov, 12/1998 – 1/2000 Le Pain Du Jour, London, Westbank 11,

Assistant food manager, supervised meal planning and preparation7/1996 – 6/1997 Au-pair to a 1 year-old girl, and a 3 year-old boy, UK

Language skills: Advanced English, Intermediate German, Pre-intermediate Italian, Beginner French Driving licence: B PC skills: MS office products, Certificate gained through ŠCI, Corel, AutoCADInterests: Travelling, literature, interested in the current affairs, music, hiking, photographyPersonal characteristics: Self-reliant, reliable, talkative, flexible

Date: June 28th 2003 Signature : Vašková

Thank you for your attention

Mgr. Ľ. Vašková