BUSINESS ENGLISH

Play close attention to the performance.

Now its time you find out the words and expressions you dont understand!

Corinna: Thanks for come in, to talk about the

volunteer position. Youre an accountant, right?
Ben: Yes, thats right. I ran an accountancy firm for five years, but then I sold the
business and now Im looking for a job to keep me busy during the week.
Corinna: OK, lets start by looking at your CV. Can you tell me what you were
responsible for in your previous job?
Ben: In the accountancy firm, I managed a small staff and I kept the business
running successfully.
Corinna: Right. So you obviously have good leadership ability. What do think
that your main strengths are?
Ben: Well, Im pretty strong-minded. Im very hard-working, but I am also
easygoing, thus, I get along with most people.
Corinna: Good. Its important to be warm and friendly if you work with the
public. Do you have any special skills?
Ben: Im very computer literate and obviously I have plenty of financial and
administrative skills.

Corinna: Now, Id like to ask you what you feel you can bring to our
organization.
Ben: Well, I like to contribute to the comunity. I can be a resource for the public
and a friendly face to be around.
Corinna: Perfect. The last thing I need to ask about is your availability. Are there
any times you wont be able to work?
Ben: Well, my daughter comes to visit on Thursday afternoons, but apart from
that, Im available all week.
Corinna: Thanks very much for comming in, Mr. Oakes. Well be in touch
early next week.
(Extracted from English Town School)

EXERCISE.
(He is amazingly able to amuse people)>>He has an amazing ability to amuse people.
(Im impressed that shes able to keep calm)>> Im impressed by her ability to keep
calm.
(I doubt that he is able to manage such a large department)>> I doubt his ability to
manage such a large department.
He is able to fix cars (I admire) >> I admire his ability to fix cars.
She is able to enjoy reading physics textbooks. (Im amazed). Im amazed by her ability
to enjoy reading physics textbooks.
Hes able to spend all his pay check on one night .(I dont doubt). I dont doubt his
ability to spend all his pay check on one night.
Theyre able to save so much money every month. (I admire). I admire their ability to
save so much money every month.
He is able to practice the piano for seven hours a day. (I wonder at). I wonder at his
ability to practice the piano for 7 hours a day.
Will they be able to find their way home? (I doubt). I doubt their ability to find their way
home.

He is able to speak foreign languages. (Im impressed). Im impressed by his ability to

speak foreign languages.

DEGREE NAMES

RESUM
EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION FORM

NAME
SURNAMES
PRESENT ADDRESS
TELEPHONE NUMBER
E-MAIL ADDRESS
POSITION APPLIED_____________________________
SALARY DESIRED _____________________
POSITION AVAILABILITY:
FULL-TIME________________

PART-TIME ____________

EDUCATION

TYPE OF

NAME OF

SCHOOL

SCHOOL

High School
College
Business School
Professional
School

LOCATION

YEARS

MAJOR &

COMPLETED

DEGREE

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONVICTED OF A CRIME WITHIN THE LAST FIVE YEARS?
NO _____

YES _____

POSITION APPLIED FOR: _________________________________

Days / Hours available MO___ TU ___ WED ___ THU____ FRI ____
Salary desired ____________
Employment desired FULL TIME ____

PART TIME _____

EITHER ______

When available for work? ___________

PROVIDE TWO REFERENCES OF PREVIOUS EMPLOYERS

Supervisor_______________
Supervisor ____________________
Company _______________

Company ____________________

Position held ______________

Position held __________________

Brief description of duties

Brief description of duties

________________________

______________________________

Telephone _______________

Telephone ____________________

May We Contact Your Present Employer? Yes _____ No _____

We would like to have a written reference from him/her.
DO YOU HAVE A DRIVING LICENSE? YES _____ NO ______

OFFICE ONLY
TYPING

YES___ NO ____

WORD PROCESSING YES ____ NO _____

PC

YES___ NO ____

OTHER SKILLS ______________________

MAC

YES___ NO ____

Use the space below to summarize any additional information necessary to

describe your full qualifications for the specific position for which you are applying.
(Skills, training, awards, qualifications, hobbies...)

I certify that information contained in this application is true and complete. I

understand that false information may be grounds for not hiring me or for
immediate termination of employment at any point in the future if I am hired. I
authorize the verification of any or all information listed above.
Signature______________________________
Date__________________________________

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A rsum, also called curriculum vitae is a document that contains a

summary or listing of relevant job experience and education.
A resum includes a summary of your educational and academic
background, as well as teaching and research experience,
publications, presentations, awards, honours, affiliations, and other
details.

There are important points to consider when preparing an effective

curriculum vitae. It should be clear, concise, complete, and up-to-date
with current employment and educational information.
Sample: Academic Resum
CONTACT INFORMATION
Name
Address (City, State, Post code)
Telephone / Cell Phone
Email
SUMMARY STATEMENT (Optional)
Include a brief list of the highlights of your candidacy.
EDUCATION
List your academic background, including undergraduate and graduate institutions attended.
Graduate Institution, City, State
Degree, Major

Date of Graduation
Dissertation
Thesis
Undergraduate Institution, City, State
Degree, Major
Date of Graduation

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
List in chronological order starting from the last one, include position details and dates.
POSTDOCTORAL TRAINING
List your postdoctoral experiences, if applicable.
FELLOWSHIPS
List internships and fellowships, including organization, title and dates.
LICENSES / CERTIFICATION
List type of license, certification or accreditation and date received.
PUBLICATIONS / PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS /SKILLS:

EXTRACURRICULAR INTERESTS:

(such as Volleyball, Chess, Socializing, Tennis,

Roller-skating.....)

(About.com jobsearching)

WRITING YOUR RESUM :. Write your very own resume pretending you are
older. Communicate with your 3 group classmates to find out things like what is the
English name for the degree you want to attend in the future or how the jobs you will
possibly apply for are called like.

Homework:
Prepare a short job interview similar to the one watched on the video. Write about 5
questions and answers.

JOB VACANCIES
ICT PRACTICE.
Now browse a site about Job vacancies Enter a job searching web on your
computer. Once you have found it, read about the job advertise making clear that

you understand any requirement. Get aided by your dictionary or by other means.

EMPLOYMENT POSITION: Early years, Primary & Secondary Teachers

The British Council on behalf of the Spanish Ministry of Education, Social Policy
and Sport, is recruiting teachers.
To teach English in Spanish State Schools. To 3-11 year old children.
This joint project has been in operation since 1996
Applicants should.
a. be EU nationals or have a valid Spanish residence permit .
b. Have a near native command of both spoken and written English.
c. Have primary Qualified Teacher Status.
d. Have classroom experience with children aged between 3-11 or 11-16 years.
Information and Application Form:
www.britishcouncil.org/spain-education-bilingual-project.htm

Closing date for Applications: Wednesday 20 May, 2009.

Appointments to teaching roles are subject to Criminal Records Bureau checks.
El Pas, Domingo 19 de Abril de 2009

Follow up
Pretending you are interested in this job and want to apply for it. Fill in this application
form with all the requirements you can meet. Be brief in your style.

PRODUCTION
TASK . Now, think of any week day, a Friday for
instance. Work with your partner and let him know
what do you do on a common Friday at different
times in the day .For intance: At 8.30 I have
breakfast with my sister. At 9.00 I have Maths class.
In the afternoon..... And youll realize that by giving
such an account youre using the Present simple all
the time.

Homework:

A diary. Write a short diary about someone in your

family who works. Ask them a questionnaire about what they normally do in a
working day. Be alert not to miss the [s] for the third person singular in
Present Simple Tense.

Dream Jobs
Architect
Good architects have an eye for envisioning how a new structure can blend , for
seeing what isn't there. As a child, Alan loved to draw and make models. Today, he
spends all day drawing-and getting paid for it. When this senior architect at a
prestigious Boston-area firm picks up his coloured pencil to begin sketching ideas
for a new building, he is at the start of a multiyear process that can result in the
construction of a brand new space. Tim and David, architects with a comparable
firm in Seattle, add that architects share the urge to create something that has an
effect on people around them.

Hair Stylist

After attending school and becoming licensed, an aspiring stylist can expect a few
months or years of apprenticeship. The work mostly cleaning up and assisting
senior stylists - isn't glamorous, but allows apprentices to watch and learn. Every
morning, Ronnie Affsa and Bonnie Seifert wake up knowing they're going to make
someone's day. They get paid to make people look and feel beautiful. Working
their magic with scissors and gel, these stylists - and many others like them shape limp strands of hair into well-styled coifs. They sharpen their creativity
through formal up-dos and inspired colour treatments, making clients feel like the
most important person on the planet. "When people leave my salon, the smiles on
their faces are just great," said Seifert, proprietor of Hair Depot Salon in Charlton,
Mass.By
www.retirementjobs.com

Speaking task
Share your opinions with the rest of the class regarding the questions written
below. Prepare and plan all your answers before speaking them out. Gather in
groups of six for this purpose.

(Google Images)

1. What is more important for you, to work in something you can

enjoy or to work in a
place where you can earn double
money?
2. Do you think that are there jobs meant specifically for men or
for women?
3. Do you think women and men have to be paid the same for the
same job?
4. What are the most common jobs for women and for men in your
country?

Listen to the dialogue. Will you be able to performing it?

NICK (Employee): Alfred...I need to talk to you about something.
ALFRED (Assistant Manager): Whats on your mind, Nick? Sit down.
NICK: Well, its about Bill and Sarah. You know, Sarah and Bill are dating.

ALFRED: Really? I didnt know. So whats the problem?

NICK: Oh well, its just unprofessional...I mean...when they meet in the hallway,
They kiss each other ...and shes always giggling.
Giggle, giggle, giggle...
You know, I think shes the problem.
ALFRED: And you say everyone knows about this?
NICK: Umm, yeah...its a major topic of conversation at lunch time.
Nobody respects her anymore. I think you should talk to her about it.
ALFRED: Well, I have meetings scheduled with both of them tomorrow. Its the
end of the year; its time for the annual review.
NICK: OK. I hope you dont think Im gossiping about it, but Im a little concerned.
ALFRED: Ill take care of it. Thank you, Nick.
(Extracted from EnglishTown School.)

Discussion session:

Respond to the following questions spontaneously. Do you agree with all or part of
them? Or may you not agree at all?
1. Do you consider that having an affair or a relationship at work can
damage the company? Do you know any country where relationships
among members of their company is forbidden?
2. Do you believe that Nick is doing the right thing by reporting her partner
to the manager department?
3. Imagine this situation: you are Alfred, and Nick is sitting right in front of
you . What would you respond to him ?

It takes normally many people to make a film. Most of the people who make the
movie are behind the scenes. Its hard to believe: so many hours of work by so many
different people. Here there are some of the most relevant job titles from the film
industry.
The CASTING DIRECTOR selects the actors for the main roles and hires the
supporting actors and the extras.
The DIRECTOR oversees everything taking place while the film is being made. The
job requires considerable tact and diplomacy considering all the different personalities
involved.
The PRODUCER is responsible for obtaining the money to make the movie and also
for buying the movie rights.
The SCREENPLAY WRITER usually takes an existing story or play and adapts it or
writes an original story directly for the screen . This script is the first thing seen by the
principal actors. This first script often determines whether a movie is made or not.

The EDITORs job is to put together the best shots to create scenes in the film. Modern
equipment frequently allows on-site viewing of the scenes as they are filmed: so the
EDITOR can make comments and suggestions right away.
The COMPOSER always creates the musical background . The soundtrack of the
movie is generally a profitable spin-off.
The CINEMATOGRAPHER has complete control of everything that goes before the
camera. He is responsible for the crew, the lighting, the camera positions, the sound and
sometimes a lot more.
(Extracted from English Town School)

Vocabulary activator :
Match the job titles seen above with any of the pictures below.

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