BALLPOINT PEN
PLANNER
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presentation begins
INTRODUCTION
S
INTRODUCTIONS
Attendance
No more than 20% absence on FAP
(4 slots)
Ongoing
Assessment (50%)
2 assignments (20%)
2 progress tests (30%)
Final Examination
(50%)
Writing, Listening, and Reading (on
EOS)
Speaking (face to face)
Assignment 1:
Writing a business email (request /
Listening
(~10’)
Assignment 2:
Group Presentation (crowdfunding pitch
/ product launch)
Listening
(~10’)
Reading
(~15’)
Writing
&
Vocab
(~40’)
YOUR TITLE
Speaking
YOUR TITLE
PROGRESS TEST
2
(SPEAKING)
Date: TBC
Format: Problem-solving scenarios
(Individual interviews)
Focus: Units 3 (B1+); 6 (B1+); 1, 2, 4, 5, and
7 (B2)
Length: 2mn to prepare; 3mn max to
Participation - ClassPoints
Rewards (+)
Volunteering with answers & other tasks, such as group or pair work
Punishments (-)
Using phone in class without permission; Not completing homework or other tasks (e.g. learning
other tasks (e.g. learning vocabulary)
POINTS ADDED TO
ASSIGNMENT 1
PARTICIPATION
POINTS
Participation Score
Points added to
assignment
8 – 8.5
9 – 9.5
9.5 – 10
1
1.5
2
Attendance: >=80%
Final Exam:
Every component >0
Total score >=5/10
Ongoing Assessment:
Every component >0
CLASS CONTRACT
for writing
when teacher or
classmates are talking
Business Partner B1+:
UNIT 3 – Job Hunting
UNIT 6 – Entrepreneurs
Business Partner B2:
UNIT 1 – Corporate Culture
UNIT 2 – Training & Development
UNIT 4 – Digital Business
UNIT 5 – Performance
UNIT 7 – Time Management
NOT ALL sections or
material will be used
within each unit
PROGRESS TEST 1: Units 3, 6 (B1+) & 1, 2
(B2)
PROGRESS TEST 2: ALL UNITS
UNIT 1 (B1+):
JOB HUNTING
What is your dream job?
GETTING A JOB: VOCABULARY
GETTING A JOB: A GOOD CV
mistakes
language
motivated
team player
self-starter
candidate
GETTING A JOB: VOCABULARY
A CV (curriculum
vitae) / résumé
A cover(ing) letter
Venus has a beautiful
name and is the
second planet from
the Sun
A cover(ing) letter
An application form
Match the words and phrases with their definitions
SPEAKING
PRACTICE
If you could choose a company where to do your
OJT (on-the-job training) semester, what would it
be?
Present your ideal company
Practice
jobseekers
employers
stand out from
be of value to
come across well
clichéd
To advertise
a job / post / position / vacancy / internship
To apply for
To submit
To shortlist
a CV / an application
applicants / candidates
Choose the correct options in italics to complete the job advert
Who is the employer?
What do they do?
What are they
advertising?
What qualifications
are required?
Surfing Technologies
They specialize in surfing equipment
An internship
A degree in business studies or sports
education
What qualities are
they looking for?
Motivated; Organized; Communicative;
A quick learner; Passionate about
surfing
What are the benefits
of the internship?
Dynamic employer; An exciting career
in sales; Opportunities to travel the
world; No experience needed; Flexible
hours
What should you
include in your
application?
A CV and a covering letter
Vocabulary Practice
Commitment
competition
expression
Manager
personality
qualifications
requirement
internship
applications
impressive
Vocabulary Practice
internship
employer
competition
jobseekers
communication
motivation
VOCAB TEST
A document which outlines your qualifications and
experience, used when looking for a job, is:
a CV / résumé
‘I am hardworking and a team player’ is called a …
because everyone says it in a job interview!
cliché
Tom is … (passion/passionate) about digital
marketing.
passionate
A person looking for a job:
jobseeker / applicant
Tim has excellent … skills because he speaks
confidently and clearly.
communication
To be … (success/successful/succeed), candidates
need to stand out with their CV.
successful
Most employers ask for a … letter alongside the CV
when you apply for a job.
cover / covering
If you can contribute a lot to a company, you are of
… to your employer.
value
After they receive all the applications, employers
must … them in order to choose the best.
shortlist
Anyone interested in a job advertised on our
website can … an application online.
submit
(Interns/Internships) are a great opportunity to
gain experience.
Internships
We were very
(impressed/impressive/impression) with this
candidate’s CV.
impressed
Creativity, critical thinking, and communication
are examples of … skills.
soft
The job market is extremely …
(competing/competition/competitive) right now.
competitive
Your CV needs to … from the crowd if you want to
get an interview.
stand out
Esther needs to … out her CV because it has too
many spelling mistakes.
sort
We need people who bring a lot of
(motivated/motivation/motivate) to this job.
motivation
Degrees, diplomas, and certificates are examples of …
qualifications
Someone who starts their own business, often by
taking risks:
entrepreneur
Someone who gives new businesses money in
exchange for a share of the company:
business angel/angel investor
Money provided by an organization or investor:
funding/funds
Money that you use to start a new business:
capital
The customers that a product or service is aimed
at:
target market/customers
Raising money for a business by getting a small
amount of money from a large number of people:
crowdfunding
Discuss these questions with a partner
Discuss these questions with a partner.
I don't have much experience in job-seeking.
1 How difficult is it for young people to find work in your country?
2 What are some of the things that can go wrong in job interviews?
3 What kind of internship or job position would you like to apply for
in the future?
4 What kind of skills does do you think organisations look for when
recruiting?
5 How to choose the right candidate for the job?
What is this?
GROUP WORK
If you had a job interview next week, how
would you prepare for it?
Look at the photos (a–d). What do you think about the candidate's body
language in each photo? Is it positive or negative?
LIST 5 TYPICAL INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
LISTEN TO THE CONVERSATIONS, WRITE
DOWN THE STRENGTHS/SKILLS/QUALITIES
YOU HEAR
Qualities an employer may look for:
flexible
passionate
hardworking
a quick learner
positive
a team player
motivated
action-focused
communicative
a ‘can-do’ attitude
open-minded
A strong
work ethic
reliable
Transferable skills
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
controlling
impatient
too passionate
oversensitive
too optimistic sometimes
too focused on detail
idealistic / a dreamer
a perfectionist
too cautious/careful
a worrier
Remember: Make your weaknesses
your hidden strengths!
e
d
a
f
c
b
WRITING: BUSINESS EMAIL
Discussion
SCENARIO
You’ve applied to several jobs but haven’t received any
interview invitations. How would you improve your CV to
increase your chances of being noticed by employers?
‘Getting a job is a job in itself’. How do you understand this
statement?
Would you apply for a job if you do not have all the required
qualifications or experience?
DISCUSSION
(SPEAKING
PRACTICE)
What makes a good CV? Explain.
Which is more important, experience or personality, in getting a
job?
You’ve applied to several jobs but haven’t received any
interview invitations. How would you improve your CV to increase your
chances of being noticed by employers?
WRITING: BUSINESS EMAIL
1. enclosed
2. vacancy
3. advertised
4. considered
5. have been
6. degree
7. experience
8. exceeding
9. confident
10. allow
11. asset
12. grateful