PRACTICE 5

Presentado por:

Euliser Hernandez Solorzano

Instructor:

JOHAN GABRIEL BUITRAGO

SENA

TECNOLOGO EN CONTABILIDAD Y FINANZA

FICHA: 749172

CHIA

2015

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This is Luisa, she‘s almost finishing her studies, and right now she’s trying to decide on her first job.

She’s pretty confused and additionally, she doesn’t know much about working life.

Anyway, what she wants is being successful!

So, you are incharge of doing some activities which will help her find the right way to success on her professional life.

A. BEFORE START

1. Look at the pictures and discuss.

2. Match jobs and descriptions.

What can you see? Where are they? What are they doing? Are these occupations

common?

Greeting card writer

Video game developer

Party organizer

Movie stunt person

Seat filler

Blackjack dealer

a. Plans celebrations and events for others.

b. Create messages for cards.

c. Works in a casino, giving cards to people.

d. Makes dangerous scenes in movies.

e. Create fun games.f. Sits to be part of the

audience and watches live tv shows.

3. Help Luisa to complete her list by mentioning any unusual occupations you know.

Then share ideas with your classmates and take notes of other interesting and unusual jobs.

4. Decide on a “typical work” and an “unusual job” and create a comparative chart in terms of risks, salary, activities, pros and cons.

Town Crier

Crime Scene Cleaner

Fortune Cookies Writer

Balancer given

Ondeador flags

Walker ducks

Tester smells

PatoecologistaPicker golf balls underwater

sweep

Patoecologista

ABCs

WRITE IT UPTypical Work

________________Unusual Job

________________

TeachersNursesDomestic serviceSeamstressDriversSeller

AuctioneerBaby-sitterArtistButlerCoachDog walker

5. Work in groups of three and try something new!

TOCK, TALK

Invent an unusual job and explain what this person does, how a normal day in his/her life is and the work schedule, how much the salary is, and other details you want to include.

Prepare a short oral presentation to share it with the class, and remember how important visual elements are.

Students can create a multimedia presentation or make posters, depending on the avalability of resources.

WRITE IT UP

Work in pairs, one is A and the other one is B. First you work individually and then share information with your partner and complete your ideas.

B. LET’S START

6. What do you work for?

a. Why work?

I work as an administrative assistant in a college, my duties are to watch for my boss and his family and all the administrative processes of the school, I work because I want to be taught by a wonderful future for my family, I want to enjoy them and spend unforgettable moments.

b. Listen and work.

Based on what you listen, list the expressions you consider these three people used to explain the reasons why they work._______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

c. To work or not to work…

TOCK, TALK

Talk about your reasons and motivations to work.

SAY IT AGAIN Unit 1 Track 1

Listen to three people talking about their jobs, and decide on what occupations they are describing.

Do you agree or disagree?

Give your opinion!

WRITE IT UP

7. Banking

A

10 REASONS TO WORK!

1. MONEY

2.VOCATION

3.NEED

4.EXPERIENCE

5.ABILITY

6.TALENT

7.SOCIAL LIFE

8.TO LEARN

9.GOALS

10.PROACTIVE

B

10 REASONS NOT TO WORK!

1. FREEDOM

2.DOES NOT LIKE

3.LIMITED EXPERIENCE

4.LITTLE MONEY

5.SCHEDULE

6.STUDY

7.FEW RESPONSIBILITIES

8.NO SUITABLE PROFILE

To Consider…

Have you ever thought about how important money is for you? Haven’t you?

TRAIN YOUR BRAIN

Tag Questions: They are used at the end of main sentences, to ask for opinión or approval.

They need to be opposite (positive/negative) to the main sentence, but using its auxiliary verb.

Example

You are very happy, aren´t you? Your brother likes Gina, doesn’t he?

a. Listen and complete.

Based on the conversation, fill in the blanks:o I want to save money. You understand what I mean. of courseo So, you would like to open a bank account, yes o I think if I deposit CO$250.000 is ok, courseo I guess you prefer an ATM card, if possible? o I suppose I will get a statement, just to keep a record of my transactions,

normally if

According to the conversation, write down the meaning (in English) of the following words or expressions:

SAY IT AGAIN Unit 1 Track 2

Listen to the conversation and complete where necessary.

ABCs

Save money: It set aside part of the money that is available Bank account: A bank account is a financial contract with a bank under which the

balance and subsequent client money movements are recorded. ATM: is a payment method that allows you to make purchases that you can pay

later Bank statement: It is a document that the holder of a current account may

request or receive periodically in the available account balance and movements that have taken place during the last month is collected

ABCs

Phrasal Verb

Pay in= To deposit money

ABCs

Banking Idiom

To be broke = To have no money

E.g. I stay home this weekend cause I am broke.

TRAIN YOUR BRAIN

Tag Questions: They are used at the end of main sentences, to ask for opinión or approval.

They need to be opposite (positive/negative) to the main sentence, but using its auxiliary verb.

Example

You are very happy, aren´t you? Your brother likes Gina, doesn’t he?

b. Use the form to create a survey about the most important facts to take into account when opening a bank account. Checking the Vocabulary Section will help you with vocabulary. Follow the model.Then ask a classmate to answer these questions.

WRITE IT UPBank Accounts Survey

1. For you, it is important to have a bank account, isn’t it? Yes _X__ No ___

2. You consider the bank is essential for your finance, don’t you? Yes _X__ No ___

3. you think your bank account is important for your life credicticia Yes _X__ No ___

4. do you think that having a bank account is easier to access a loan Yes _X__ No ___

5. for you it is safer to have their money deposited in a bank account Yes _X__ No ___

6. the reason which has its Bacaria account is your paycheck Yes _X__ No ___

7. It is safer to have money in a bank account? Yes _X__ No ___

8. It is easier to use a bank card to take cash? Yes _X__ No ___

Group work time!

8. Applying for a Job

a. Number the items from 1 to 14 according to their importance, being 1 the most important and 14 the least one, when looking for a job.

5.Appearance 6. 1.Personality 5.

TOCK, TALK

Option 1. Tell amazing funny, dangerous or disturbing real cases you know or have heard about, which have taken place in Banks. Don’t forget to mention when, where, and how it came about. Then, decide on the best story to make pictures and report.

Option 2. Get a set of picture cards, organize them as you want and then tell the story according to the pictures. Annex 1.

To Consider…

Mention all possible ways you can think of to get money.

What’s the best? Why?

2.Attitude 1.

3.Curriculum Vitae 2.

4.Professional Profile 4.

6.Punctuality 3.

7.Behavior 14.

10.Body Language 9.

8.Way of expressing 8.

9.Money/ Salary 7.

11.Close to home 12.

14.People/ Co-workers 13.

12.Boss 10.

13.Time 11

Explain your considerations.

In my opinion the most important is the attitude with which we come to the job interview, which contains our Curriculum Vitae, punctuality, professional profile depending on the type of work to qie we apply the personality we showed at the time of the interview, our presentation, the aspect in which we dress, the way quickly express ourselves, and our body language.

a. Check the following words, and find a synonym for each one. Use a dictionary or ask your teacher or classmates for help.

ABCs

o Success _Victory_ ______o Ability _Talent_________o Position Category________o Candidate _Aspirant _______o Eye contact Look____________o Interview _______________o Experience Skill____________o Career Run_____________o Employer Master___________o Colleague Assistant_________

b. Read the following article and identify new vocabulary.

The secret to … a successful job interviewDoing well in job interviews is not just about firm handshakes and making eyecontact – you have to come prepared tooGraham Snowdon The Guardian , Saturday 27 February 2010

Your CV has somehow made it through the morass of applications, but the hard part starts here: how do you keep your composure and prove you are the right person for the job?

"If you have been invited to an interview, the job is there to be won," says Rebecca Corfield, author of Knockout Job Interview Presentations. Even if you don't get the job, there's value in performing to the best of your ability – an unsuccessful but impressive candidate is often the first to be called back next time a position comes up.

So don't shirk your pre-interview work; follow our expert tips to give yourself the best chance of success.

Do• Prepare your answers thoroughly. What points do you want to make about yourself? How will you reply to questions that come up? "If you want to convince a recruiter you are right for the role, then obviously you should first be clear in your own mind why you are right for the role," says James Innes, author of The Interview Book.• Clearly structure your answers. "Make three key points to help the panel understand what you are getting at," says Corfield. Innes and Corfield recommend using real-life examples rather than hypothetical ones to back up your points: "Flagging up relevant examples from your own experience is an ideal way of reinforcing your points," Innes says.• Get over yourself. Everyone feels nervous and self-conscious, so try not to dwell on it. "Nerves don't show nearly as much as you think they do," says Corfield, "so stand tall, breathe deeply and concentrate on your message to deliver it with confidence."• Ask questions. Almost all interviewers will give you a chance to be inquisitive – use this to further demonstrate your interest and enthusiasm. "If not, you'll come across as passive and uninterested," says Innes.

Don't• Focus on yourself. The employer is not interested in how this job will improve your career. "Talk about what you are bringing to the job, what special qualities, knowledge or vision you can offer," says Corfield. "Explain to them what a difference you can make."• Be critical of others. "Criticising your current employer is considered one of the top mistakes you can make at interview and could cost you the job regardless of whether or not your criticism is justified," says Innes. "Likewise, avoid criticising current or former colleagues.• Prematurely talk money. It's best to avoid asking questions about pay and holidays, unless of course the interviewer brings up these topics. "It can place too much focus on what you are expecting from the employer, rather than what you are offering them – never a good idea," says Innes.

Resources: [http://www.theguardian.com/money/2010/feb/27/job-interview-tips]

KEEP UP READING

To succeed in an interview you should be clear in your own mind why you are right for a role. Photograph: Getty

c. According to the text, write True or False.

“An unsuccessful but impressive candidate.”, means you are an excellent professional but you did not get the job. _T___

"If you have been invited to an interview, the job is there to be won.", means if you’re asked to go to an interview, that job is yours. __T__

“Using real-life examples rather than hypothetical ones to back up your points”, means examples from real life are not good to reinforce your answers. __F__

“Nerves don't show nearly as much as you think they do.”, means nerves are not as evident as you think. _T___

d. Work with some classmates and write down some extra suggestions you think could be important for a job interview.

e. Are you skilled enough?

The secret to … a successful job interviewDoing well in job interviews is not just about firm handshakes and making eyecontact – you have to come prepared tooGraham Snowdon The Guardian , Saturday 27 February 2010

Your CV has somehow made it through the morass of applications, but the hard part starts here: how do you keep your composure and prove you are the right person for the job?

"If you have been invited to an interview, the job is there to be won," says Rebecca Corfield, author of Knockout Job Interview Presentations. Even if you don't get the job, there's value in performing to the best of your ability – an unsuccessful but impressive candidate is often the first to be called back next time a position comes up.

So don't shirk your pre-interview work; follow our expert tips to give yourself the best chance of success.

Do• Prepare your answers thoroughly. What points do you want to make about yourself? How will you reply to questions that come up? "If you want to convince a recruiter you are right for the role, then obviously you should first be clear in your own mind why you are right for the role," says James Innes, author of The Interview Book.• Clearly structure your answers. "Make three key points to help the panel understand what you are getting at," says Corfield. Innes and Corfield recommend using real-life examples rather than hypothetical ones to back up your points: "Flagging up relevant examples from your own experience is an ideal way of reinforcing your points," Innes says.• Get over yourself. Everyone feels nervous and self-conscious, so try not to dwell on it. "Nerves don't show nearly as much as you think they do," says Corfield, "so stand tall, breathe deeply and concentrate on your message to deliver it with confidence."• Ask questions. Almost all interviewers will give you a chance to be inquisitive – use this to further demonstrate your interest and enthusiasm. "If not, you'll come across as passive and uninterested," says Innes.

Don't• Focus on yourself. The employer is not interested in how this job will improve your career. "Talk about what you are bringing to the job, what special qualities, knowledge or vision you can offer," says Corfield. "Explain to them what a difference you can make."• Be critical of others. "Criticising your current employer is considered one of the top mistakes you can make at interview and could cost you the job regardless of whether or not your criticism is justified," says Innes. "Likewise, avoid criticising current or former colleagues.• Prematurely talk money. It's best to avoid asking questions about pay and holidays, unless of course the interviewer brings up these topics. "It can place too much focus on what you are expecting from the employer, rather than what you are offering them – never a good idea," says Innes.

Resources: [http://www.theguardian.com/money/2010/feb/27/job-interview-tips]

WRITE IT UP

DO…

It is important to take into account: 1. Arrive on time

2. Having a good personal presentation

3. Answer properly and looking at the interviewer in the eye.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

DON’T…

1. Do not arrive late2. Do not answer wrong3. Not be exaggerated the

answers_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Make a list of abilities or characteristics which are necessary to get a good job nowadays.

f. How to make a curriculum

ABCs

Match the characteristics (adjectives) to the correct definition.

o Communicative - a person who does a lot of work.

o Self-motivated - someone who has knowledge because has done something many times.

o Enthusiastic - able to make yourself do something well.

o Experienced - a person that has great ideas and lots of energy.

o Hard-working - someone that finds easy to talk to other people.

WRITE IT UP

Speak English Communicative Enthusiastic Experienced Hard – working Responsible

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

ABCs

Match each headline to its belonging description, and number them in the order you think it’s correct to write them down. Compare your answers with the class.

It allows you to show your abilities and personality. So you can mention what you like and enjoy and your skills like computing skills or languages you speak.

Profile

Say a little about who you are and why you want the job.

Personal Details

Education

Work Experience

Skills and Interests

Referees

List places you have studied at and your qualifications.

List your present and past Jobs.

Full name, address and contact details.

These are people who support your information.

g. Check the curriculum vitae example, and create yours, add any other information you consider important.

Julieth HernándezB.A. in English Teaching.

Professional profile:I have experience in teaching English, material design and lesson planning. I have worked for several well-known institutions at different educational levels.

WORK EXPERIENCE:2007-Colombo-British School

Incharge of teaching English and Social Studies to children from Second to Seventh grade.

Created the curriculum for the subject. Prepared weekly immersion activities for children.

2008-Colombian Languages Center Worked as an English instructor for adults in different language

levels.2013-Professional University

Main role was being an English teacher and tutor for all students enrolled in any of the six mandatory levels of language.

Participated in creating and periodical review of curriculum, lessons and activities.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:2009: Degree in B.A. in English Teaching, District University

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS:2009: Educational Paradigms: Developing Practical Tools in Pedagogical Work, Educational Publishing House2012: Chinese-Mandarin Level 1, SENA2012: Diploma in University Teaching, Manuela Beltran University2014: Project Based Learning Course, SENA

LANGUAGES:Spanish, English

CONTACT:Mobile: +57 1 3176989794Email: angel595pg.01@hotmail.com

WRITE IT UP

h. Job Interview

Predicting: you are going to watch a video about tips for a successful job interview. Guess what kind of tips you are going to listen to.

Answer the following questions:

What of the tips you mentioned before watching the video were presented?Good personal presentation and arrive on time, be clear about the abilities and weaknesses

Which of the tips do you consider the most important or helpful? Why? Your professional background, how you can help the company, why you will be successful

Do you think any of the tips is not relevant? Why?

ABCs

Phrasal Verb

Take on= To be incharge

ABCs

Work Idiom

Monkey business = Illegal business

E.g. You’re part of a monkey business. Be careful!

SAY IT AGAIN Unit 1 Track 3

Watch the video “Mock Job Interview Questions and Tips for a Successful Interview”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkL98JHAO_w

All tips are important and necessary when it comes to a job interview

Do you have any comments about the content of this video?

It is a very complete video shows all necessary information for the time of a job interview.

Taking notes!

SAY IT AGAIN Unit 1 Track 4

Watch the video “10 Job Interview Blunders” 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbrfxRZr6D4

There are 10 things you shouldn’t do for or while in a job interview:

1. Not arrive on time

2. An unprofessional aparience

3. Bringing family or Friends to an interview

4. Typos on resumen or application

5. Interrupting the interviewer

6. Using a cell phone

7. Being unprepared

8. Poor body language

9. Improper questions

10.Not following up

____________________________________________

TOCK, TALK

Taking into account all the information you have about job interviews, what to do and not to do and tips to be or not successful.

Option 1. Prepare a role play to show how a successful/chaotic interview would be. You decide on a good or bad situation.

Option 2. Make groups of three people to play a role game. One person is the interviewer, another one is the interviewed, and the last one takes on the notes. Depending on the time, learners can switch their roles.

Check Annex 3, there you will find questions that will help you to complete this activity.

KEEP UP READING – Optional

For extra practice you can use this material. Annex 2.

To Consider…

Have you ever been to a real job interview?

Was it right or wrong?

9. Work and Money Experiences

Simple Past Tense

Auxiliary: did Requires the past form of verbs.

It’s used to talk about situations or events which started and finished in the past, in a specific moment or period of time.

Examples:

I went to a party last Saturday.

You didn’t come with me.

My mother didn’t visit her friends yesterday.

John had a pet when he was a boy.

Did we take a trip together last vacation?

They swam long hours this morning.

What time did you do homework last night?

Present Perfect Tense

Auxiliary: have/ has Requires the past participle of verbs.

It’s used to talk about experiences, or events which started in the past and still continue in the present.

Examples:

I have studied English for a long time.

You haven´t seen your friends for a while.

My mother has traveled to Egypt a couple of times.

John hasn’t eaten anything today.

We have played soccer in the same team.

Have they failed Math?

Where have you been in Europe?

a. Listen to the conversation.

According to the information you listened to, write right ( ) or wrong ( ). Correct the wrong sentences.

Carlos hasn’t been working for some time.

He went by train to the last interview. He went by bus to the last interview.

The interviewers were very punctual.

The position he wanted hasn’t been given to anyone, yet.

Carlos had to talk about his curriculum during the information.

He felt nervous because he wasn´t sure if he was going to get the job.

In this company, he has had interviews with different people and has taken a test.

The day of the interview, he took very short time in the company.

People from the company haven’t called him.

SAY IT AGAIN Unit 1 Track 5

Listen to Carlos talking about his experience about having a job interview.

Carlos has already started his own business.

Discuss with your classmates and teacher about Carlos’ experience.

b. Have you ever…? Complete the questions by writing the participle of the verbs, then answer the questions, and finally ask two classmates these questions.

Have you ever…? Me _______ _______

1. gone (go) to a job interview? Yes I did

2. attened (attend) a successful interview? Yes I did

3. had (have) a disaster interview? Yes I did

4. felt (feel) very nervous for an interview? Yes I did

5. been (be) interviewed in English? No I don’t

6. got (get) late for a job interview? Yes I did

TOCK, TALK

Discuss about the situation.

How did Carlos feel? Why? What was good and bad for Carlos in this case? Did the story have a happy ending? Explain it. Is this kind of situation very common in your country? What about other

countries?

7. Waiting (wait) for a long time to start an interview?

Yes I did

8. Spending (spend) more than 6 hours in an interview day?

Yes I did

9. Forgotten (forget) to print your cv for an interview?

No I don’t

10.Cry (cry) after a job interview? No I don’t

TOCK, TALK

Get ready to tell your class about your job interview experience. Remember to tell when, how, and where it was, who it was with, and how you felt.

Prepare a short presentation to do it.

To Consider…

Have you ever had money problems?

Do you know the reason for them?

c. Personal Budget

Salary

Retirement

Food shopping

Saving

Rising Prices

Paying bills

BankruptcyOther expenses

ABCs

Find the meaning for the words or expressions, and write them down in the order they worry you the most.

1. Salary2. Paying bills

3. Food shopping

4. Other expenses

5. Bankruptcy

6. Rising Prices

7. Saving

8. Retirement____________________________________________________

9. _________________________________________________________________

Income and Expenses

Monthly Expenses

Feeding$_220.000___

______

Public services$_220.000___

_____

Other expenses

$ _120.000

Health$__100.000__

_______

_Education $_180.000_

__Fun_$_100.000___

_____

_Rent$__150.000__

_______

Transportation$ _80.000

_________

ABCs

Write down the items you spend money on every month, and how much you spend for each one.

My Personal BudgetIncome ExpensesSalary $ Housing ExpensesRetirement $ Rent/Mortgage $Government assistance $ Home maintenance/repairs $Alimony/Allowance $ Gas, electricity, water $Other income: $ Phone, Internet $

Other ExpensesFood $Car loan $Car maintenance/repairs $Gasoline $Public transportation $Credit card payments $Loan payments $Cell phone $Doctors/dentists/Insurance $Entertainment: $

Clothing $child support $Other expenses :

$

TOCK, TALK

Discuss about the following questions.

How much do you earn per month? How much do you usually spend in a month? Is it absolutely necessary to spend that amount of money? Could you save some of that money? What expenses would you reduce to

save money?

WRITE IT UP

Complete the chart to make your own personal budget and check your finance.

Total Income $ Total Expenses $10. What if you don’t like your job?

a. Survey: read the ideas below and say which ones are positive and which ones are negative in meaning; then tick ( ) the things that are true for your personal case.

b. Read the following extract from a web page.

www.forbes.com

1. I have problems to wake up in the mornings to go to my work place. 2. People at work are selfish and individualistic. 3. I feel satisfied with my salary. 4. I like my boss. 5. I think the money is not enough for the amount of work I have to do. 6. I am comfortable in this work environment. 7. I think my job is a good one. 8. My co-workers are kind. 9. I often feel sick since I started this job. 10.The schedule is ok for me.

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Match each circled word with its synonym below.

dexterity - skills perilous - dangerous research - investigation available - disposable problem - trouble balance - equilibrium liabilities - obligations unfortunate - unhappy

c. Group Discussion

Suggestions

Start by doing a quick self-assessment

Figure out if it is you or the job you feel unhappy with

Talk to your supervisor Don’t quit immediately Change your attitude Be professional Set your career goals Look for opportunities within the

organization that you’d enjoyed Don’t take it out on others Change your job without

changing companies

Source: http://www.forbes.com/sites/jacquelynsmith/2012/08/21/what-to-do-when-you-hate-your-job/

TOCK, TALK

Divide the class into groups to discuss what the best suggestions are when someone doesn’t like a job.

d. Speaking game

TRAIN YOUR BRAIN

Giving Suggestion

You can use the modal verbs can and should to make suggestions.

Example

If you don’t have money, you should get a job. You can call a friend if you need some help. If you are driving, you can’t drink. You shouldn’t go out if you’re sick.

TOCK, TALK

Give each student a card with a problematic situation. Annex 4

They are going to make 2 circles, one inside the other one; each student needs to have a pair in front of him/her.

People in the outside circle look towards the center, and peopleIn the inside circle look outside.

They have to share their situations and give suggestions to each other. After some time, the teacher asks the inside circle people to move on space on their right, so that they change partners and discuss different situations.

ABCs

Idiom

Pissed off = very angry

E.g. I am pissed off by my boss’ attitude.

ABCs

Phrasal Verbs

Take out on= To retaliate

Figure out= To realize

ABC – Full Vocabulary Section

Daily TechnicalAbilityAwareBlunderBudgetCommunicative

JobKindMeanPlentyRealize

AmountAssessmentBossCandidateCareer

To Consider…

How easy or difficult is working and job development for young people in your country?

Hands-On

The Secret of Success

Explain what success means for you and give some suggestions or advice to be successful in life. Your work must be innovative as an evidence of your creativity.

Think about the following questions:

What is success? What do you need to be successful? What are the steps to get success in life?

It’s important you get your own texts, images and videos to present the information, because you have to create a “Cork board” or “pin” including all these elements.

To create your board, you go to http://es.pinterest.com, there you have different options to log in (facebook, gmail..). Then you create it and finally you need to share it with the class.

To check some information about others’ opinion on how to be successful, visit some of these links:

http://www.wikihow.com/Be-the-Next-J.-K.-Rowling

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/alexa-cortese/third-metric_b_5113931.html

http://elitedaily.com/money/entrepreneurship/10-ways-to-be-successful-in-business-and-in-life/

http://vulcanpost.com/5407/billionaire-jack-ma-teaches-you-how-to-be-successful-in-life-and-business/

http://www.forbes.com/fdc/welcome_mjx.shtml

DemandingEnoughEnthusiasticEnvironmentExpensesExperienceExperiencedEye contactHard-workingHateImpressive

ScheduleSelf-motivatedSelfishSickSkillSuccessfulSurvey

ColleagueCurriculum VitaeDealerDeveloperEmployeeEmployerHireInterviewPositionSalaryScheduleSuccessSupervisorTraining

Phrasal Verbs BankingCome about…………sucederCome up……………. aparecerPay in ………………. consignarTake on …………….. encargarseTake out on ………… desquitarseFigure out ………….. descubrir

ATMATM CardBank chargesBank statementBounceCashCash a checkCheck/ChequeCheckbookChecking AccountCredit cardDepositInterest rateLoanMortgageOverdraftSavings accountTaxTransactionWithdraw

IdiomsTo be brokeMonkey businessPissed off

Annex 1

Tomado de Cutting Edge Pre-Intermediate Resource Book. Editorial Pearson.

Annex 2

READING COMPREHENSION TEXT SHEET VERSION 2007A

The Interview

“We would like to interview you ...“ . Joyful words for the job-seeker, but my letter carried a warning: ´You will be required to take a psychometric test.´ More than 70 per cent of companies now use these ´objective´ tests for potential employees. They are meant to give a true picture of candidates that removes the unfairness that may result from the personal opinions of interviewers. On the day of my interview for the job of assistant to a company Public Relations consultant, my nerves were made worse by finding that the office was close to a hospital with particularly unhappy associations. Luckily, I had deliberately got there early so that I was able to calm myself down before a secretary rushed me upstairs for my test. Keeping to a strict time limit, I had to assess groups of adjectives, marking which most and which least matched my ideas of myself at work. Choosing one quality out of four when all seemed appropriate was difficult, more difficult than the interview that followed – though I felt I hadn´t impressed in that either.

Confirmation of this arrived a week later. My rejection letter was accompanied by a copy of the Private and Confidential Personal Profile Analysis – two and a half sides of paper, based on that 10-minute test. The Profile’s rude inaccuracy and its judgemental tone were harder to accept than the fact that I had been turned down for the job. Apparently, I have ´no eye for detail´; I am also ´a forceful individual ... who leads rather than directs´ and am ´motivated by financial reward to pay for good living´. The words ´impatient´, ´restless´ and ´strong-willed´ also came up. ´A portrait of an ambitious, power-mad person´, said a psychologist friend of 15 years to whom I showed the Profile. She said it didn´t apply to me at all. I know myself to be a careful, industrious checker. I am shy but cheerful and a bit over-anxious to be thought creative. I am not a power-crazed person.

What would I do, I worried, if I had to take another test for another job, and this unattractive personality emerged again? I sent the company a polite disagreement with the Profile, purely for the record. Meanwhile, I made a few enquiries. Had my emotional state of mind made the results untypical of me? I had been disturbed to find the office so close to a hospital that held unhappy memories for me. ´State of mind will have an impact´, said Shane Pressey, an occupational psychologist, ´but on the whole its effect will be relatively minor. It appears that the test was an inadequate tool for the amount of information they were trying to get out of it, and it is not surprising that there were inaccuracies.´ Too late for that particular job, I arranged to sit another psychometric test. This one took much longer and was more thorough; the profile was also more detailed and accurate – it showed my eye for detail and the fact that I have a problem meeting deadlines.

But a peculiar result is hard to challenge without seeming unable to take criticism. It is simply not acceptable to refuse to take a test, in case the job candidate seems uncooperative and eccentric. The interview, with its yes/no personal feeling, is here to stay, but so is objective testing. If my experience is anything to go by, the job candidate should be suspicious of 10-minute tests that result in generalised – and possibly wildly inaccurate judgements. I accept that it would be costly to arrange for face-to-face discussions of test results with all job candidates, but a telephone call would be preferable to simply receiving a written ´profile´ through the post and having no opportunity to discuss its contents.

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READING COMPREHENSION QUESTION SHEET VERSION 2007A

1. Before the writer took the test, she A felt that she was unlikely to do it very well. B made sure that she was mentally prepared for it. C believed that such tests were fair to candidates. D did some research into tests of that kind.

2. Of the qualities the writer was asked to match with her personality A some seemed more suitable than others. B all seemed equally suitable. C none seemed really suitable. D the writer was not able to decide which were suitable.

3. What did the writer think when she took the test? A She could not understand some of the questions. B She found that there was not enough time to do it. C She felt that she had not done it very well. D She decided that it would not prove anything.

4. What does the writer mean by ´judgemental´ in the fifth paragraph? A critical B impatient C impersonal D thoughtful

5. When the writer received the Personal Profile Analysis, she A was offended by the comments made about her answers. B was glad that she had not been offered the job. C regretted some of the answers she had given in the test. D realized that her personality would not have suited the job.

6. Why did the Profile worry her? A It made her feel that she had been too self-confident before. B It indicated that she might have trouble getting a job in future. C It did not show that she was capable of being a creative person. D It told her things about herself that she had not noticed before.

7. According to the occupational psychologist, A state of mind has no influence on the result of a psychometric test. B state of mind has a significant influence on the result of a psychometric test. C the influence of state of mind is not significant. D the influence of state of mind is decisive.

8. What did she find out after taking the test for the job? A The way she was feeling had badly affected her performance in it. B Psychometric tests seldom provide reliable information about people. C Many job candidates are unwilling to take psychometric tests. D It may have been an unsuitable test for its intended purpose.

9. What does the writer recommend? A Candidates should be able to talk about their test results with employers. B Employers should pay no attention to the results of psychometric tests. C Candidates should not be concerned about taking psychometric tests. D Employers should stop asking candidates to take psychometric tests.

10. Why does the writer describe her experience? A It is typical of experiences that a great many other people have. B It shows that no method of selecting job candidates can ever be fair. C It is an example of how difficult it can be for someone to get a job. D It illustrates faults in a new method of assessing job candidates.

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Annex 3

Conversation QuestionsJob Interview

Can you tell me something about yourself? What do you know about our organization? Why do you want to work for us? What can you do for us that someone else can't? What do you find most attractive about this position?

What seems least attractive about it? Why should we hire you? What do you look for in a job? Please give me your definition of the position for which you are being interviewed. How long would it take you to make a meaningful contribution to our firm? How long would you stay with us? Your resume suggests that you may be over-qualified or too experienced for this position.

What's your opinion? What is your management style? Are you a good manager?

Can you give me some examples? Do you feel that you have top managerial potential?

What do you look for when you hire people? Have you ever had to fire people?

What were the reasons? How did you handle the situation?

What do you think is the most difficult thing about being a manager or executive? What important trends do you see in our industry? Why are you leaving (did you leave) your present (last) job? How do you feel about leaving all your benefits to find a new job? In your current (last) position, what features do (did) you like the most? The least? What do you think of your boss? Why aren't you earning more at your age? What do you feel this position should pay? What are your long-range goals? How successful have you been so far? Why do you want to work for this company? What high school did you attend? Are you married? Can you tell me about your family? Why did you leave your last job? What are your long-range career objectives? What would you like to do in the future? What do you do in your free time? Are you qualified for this position? How well do you work with people? What is a good working environment for you? Why should I hire you? What was a movie you saw recently that impressed you? Do you enjoy traveling? Why do you think we should hire you for this job?

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Annex 4

You are 15 years old and you’re pregnant.

You lost your job.

You have 2 girlfriends/boyfriends at the same time.

You’re feeling really sick lately.

You hate your boss. You are very late for an important meeting.

You accepted an invitation but you don’t really want to go.

You really like a girl/boy, but you’re extremely shy.

You need to go to work, but you can’t find someone who takes care of your

baby.

You have to send a university homework, you have already done it but

the file disappeared.

You are going to get married soon, but you started feeling insecure about it.

You have a very important and elegant meeting and don’t know what to wear.

You feel extremely exhausted. Your office isn’t comfortable.

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EXTRA RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS

http://www.ohioable.org/files/NEABLE/ 003370financial_literacy_esl.pdf This PDF file contains vocabulary, grammar, and reading exercises related to money, banking, and budget.

http://learnex.in/category/idioms/ This site offers information about idioms on specific topics.

http://www.eslflow.com/Jobandcareerlessonplans.html This link takes you to different handouts and printable worksheets related to jobs and work.

http://busyteacher.org/ This website has hundreds of materials and activities suggested for teachers on different topics and skills.

http://busyteacher.org/7289-what-you-can-do-with-money-10-esl- activities.html10 activities for the ESL classroom to talk about money

http://www.esl-lab.com/ Listening activities classified by topics and levels.

http://www.practicalmoneyskills.ca/foreducators/ Financial literacy for everyone

SELF PRACTICE

Suggested Resources for Students

Listening

http://www.esl-lab.com/expense/expensesc1.htm http://www.mansioningles.com/listening00.htm

Reading

http://mrnussbaum.com/readingcomp/banks/ http://www.bloomberg.com/personal-finance/ http://www.practicalmoneyskills.com/personalfinance/experts/

practicalmoneymatters/columns/articles.php

Grammar/ Vocabulary

http://www.practicalmoneyskills.ca/foreducators/lessonplans/plans/ activities/decisionsGoals/s_lesson02_makingmoney_100709.pdf

http://www.practicalmoneyskills.ca/games/

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