Pep 04
Objective: Today, we will be able to describe personal and professional backgrounds and specific aspects that determine our identity.
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In groups, discuss the following questions. Be ready to share your partners' ideas with the rest of the class.
-What’s your favorite music genre? What are bands/singers that you really like?
-Are you a cat person or a dog person?
-What are the top three things on your bucket list?
-Do you think you’re an introvert or an extrovert?
-What is one thing you can’t live without?
-If you were arrested with no explanation, what would your friends and family assume you had done?
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-How would you define the term "identity"?
-What aspects determine our identity?
-How has your identity changed over the last 5 years?
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-Think about and write down 5 things about your personal background that not many people know about you and post them on this Paddlet.
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A-In a job interview, how would you answer the question: "could you tell me more about your professional background?"
-Your professional background includes previous jobs you've had, successful projects you've worked on, significant accomplishments like promotions or awards, professional networking organizations you belong to, and anything else you'd share with someone who wants to know more about you professionally.
B-You will have 3 minutes to think about your professional background. Then, in pairs, you will ask for and provide information to your partner about their professional background as if you were in a job interview. After that, provide feedback to your partner about how well they were able to explain key aspects about their backgrounds.
Objective: Today, we will be able to explain Costa Rica's push and pull factors and describe the effects of migration in our country.
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https://playtaboo.com/playpage/
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-Have your ever moved out?
-How long have you lived in your current apartment/house?
-What are the main factors for moving out to a new apartment/city/country?
-You've been hired by a really good foreign company in a country you really want to visit, the only condition you have to fulfill is to move there for 3 years without coming back to CR. Would you accept the offering?
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-What are pull and push factors in CR? What can make people migrate to and immigrate from our country?
-What percentage of our population do migrants make up for?
-Is migration and issue in CR? Why? Why not?
Objective: Today, we will be able to explain multiple areas of our professional background by telling stories to personalize our message.
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Goal 7C
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In small groups, discuss the meaning of the following quotes:
- “Home is a place you grow up wanting to leave, and grow old wanting to get back to.”
- “Home is not a place…it’s a feeling.”
- “The best journey takes you home.”
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Goal 7D
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You are being interviewed for a new position, and the company's employer wants to know about:
1-Your biggest strength as a professional
2-A time you had to deal with disagreement from a colleague or supervisor.
3-Your problem solving skills
Take notes and prepare to explain to a partner at least 2 of those areas using stories to personalize your
Objective: Today, we will be able to write a survey's results and reflection and propose solutions to transportation issues.
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1-A man looks out to a boat full of people But there's not a single person on board. How is this possible?
2-If it takes a man an hour to dig a hole, how long does it take to dig half a hole?
3-How many toys can fit into an empty box?
4-A man was walking when it started to rain He did not have an umbrella and was not wearing a hat. His clothes were soaked but not his hair. How is this possible?
5-A Farmer has 17 Sheep, all but 9 Die. How Many are Left?
6-A father and son were in a car accident where the father was killed. The ambulance brought the son to the hospital. He needed immediate surgery. In the operating room, a doctor came in and looked at the little boy and said I can't operate on him he is my son. Who is the doctor?
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A-Take the survey on 7E.
B-Compare your answers and write down comparisons using the phrases on Exercise B and post them on this Padlet:
C- Use the model on the "Writing" section to present the results and reflections from the survey. You can also use some the phrases below.
-One interesting finding is …
-The survey found that …
-Another important finding was that …
-The most interesting finding was that …
-The results of this survey show/indicate that …
-Another possible explanation for this is that …
-This result may be explained by the fact that …
-There are, however, other possible explanations.
-There are several possible explanations for this result.
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In groups, discuss the pros and cons of each of the following means of transportation.
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7A, Vocabulary
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A-Discuss the following questions:
-From 1 to 10, how would you rate public transportation in where you live? Explain your answer.
-Are there any transportation issues were you live?
-What forms of public transportation do you use the most?
-Have you been to a city or country with robust transportation systems?
B-Problem solving.
-What do you think could be done in order to improve transportation in your town/city? Brainstorm some ideas, agree on 1, and prepare to present a proposal on how it could be implemented. Use the presentation below to summarize and present your ideas.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1I_u9ww2KE57xaqhi7CmLGWjS-m4s3JZfLf9TBl9fN6E/edit?usp=sharing
Objective: Today, we will be able to propose solutions to transportation issues in a group discussion.
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-What do you think could be done in order to improve transportation in your town/city? Brainstorm some ideas, agree on 1, and prepare to present a proposal on how it could be implemented. Use the presentation below to summarize and present your ideas.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1I_u9ww2KE57xaqhi7CmLGWjS-m4s3JZfLf9TBl9fN6E/edit?usp=sharing
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8B / E, F, and Speaking: Changes in global travel.
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The following article is called "Why we still don’t have self-driving cars on the roads in 2021", what ideas, facts, etc. do you think will be mentioned?
https://theconversation.com/why-we-still-dont-have-self-driving-cars-on-the-roads-in-2021-162646
Read the article and discuss:
-Do you agree with the ideas from the article? Why/why not?
-Were there words or phrases you did not understand? Look them up on an online dictionary
-Do you think there will be self-driving cars in CR one day? If so, when? Use Will, Might, and May to share your predictions.
Objective: Today, we will be able to provide recommendations on a company purchase by writing an email.
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Verb-forms Review
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A-Besides the usual means of transportation (cars, buses, bikes, trains, airplanes), what others have you seen or heard about?
B-8C Reading. Take turns reading the paragraphs; then, work on the comprehension exercises.
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-Do you own a car? If so, what motivated you to get one?
-What aspects/features do people consider when buying a car?
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-Parts of an Email: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/how-to-write-a-professional-email (Links to an external site.)
-Phrases https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BIhYjy4KmcgSAj5NOuZLJ5trt3LInaA_/view (Links to an external site.)
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-Your current company is planning to purchase 5 electric cars for multiple uses. You have been asked to do some research on the best options in the market and recommend one specific car model. As a group, read the following article and agree on the car you think will be the most appropriate. Then, write a recommendation email mentioning your recommendation and adding reasons to support your choice. Finally, post your emails on this discussion using the reply button below.
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-Write a recommendation email to your teacher using Canvas Inbox. Provide general Feedback about the class: Aspects you like about the class as well as things that could be improved. Provide as many recommendations as you can
-Make sure to include some of these phrases https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BIhYjy4KmcgSAj5NOuZLJ5trt3LInaA_/view (Links to an external site.)
Objective: Today, we will be able to describe and advertise a product and its main features by creating a radio ad for a company.
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Speaking Enthusiastically!
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2- Our speaker tonight is Mr. John Wilson, who has just returned from traveling in South America. Mr. Wilson spent his trip photographing scenes of small-town life across the continent. His work is well known around the world, and his photography has been featured in numerous newspapers, magazines, and books. Tonight he will share with us photographs and stories from his recent trip and will answer any questions you may have. Due to time constraints, we ask you to hold your questions until the end of the talk.
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3- Wonderland Mall is the largest shopping mall in the city, with over one hundred stores on three levels. Wonderland Mall is conveniently located near all major bus lines, and we offer free parking in our garage. Everything you need to buy is here - clothes, shoes, books, sports equipment, furniture, and much more. After shopping, you can enjoy a tasty snack, lunch, or dinner. We have seven restaurants and three cafés. Then, relax with a movie at our fifteen-screen movie theater. Wonderland Mall is a great place for the whole family.
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4- Do you like seafood? The Ocean View Restaurant offers the tastiest seafood dishes in town. Relax in our spacious dining room while enjoying spectacular views of the beach and ocean. Choose from a large variety of seafood dishes on our menu or enjoy a little bit of everything at our Sunday evening buffet. At the end of the meal, be sure to try one of our famous desserts. The chocolate cake is simply scrumptious. For a relaxing, delicious meal, visit the Ocean View.
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A-Discuss with a partner: What do you think about scooters and skateboards as means of transportation? What are their pros and cons?
B-Watch the ad below. Do you think it is a good ad? What do you think could make it better? What makes an ad effective?
C-Writing an ad script https://theempire.com/writing-an-effective-radio-ad-script/ (Links to an external site.)
D-You are part of Boosted Boards' marketing team and you are in charge of writing the script for a radio ad promoting their Speedway Leger Electric Scooter. Post the script on the Padlet below and then record yourself reading the ad and post it too. Remember to use Signposting and persuasive speaking.
https://padlet.com/anarguedas/vuzv0kedcjtn2y5c
Objective: Today, we will be able to describe and explain pros and cons of migration (unit 7) and analyze solutions to transportation issues (unit 8).
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-Impromptu Speech / Images
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You are sociology students in a group discussion on Migration in Costa Rica. Provide your opinion and information you know about:
-The current migrant groups in Costa Rica. Who is coming to Costa Rica and why?
-Pros and Cons of migration in Costa Rica.
-What can we do to help migrant groups in need?
*Prep time: 4min / Talk time 6-9 min.
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You and your partner work for MOPT and are in a meeting discussing current and future projects that are needed to improve Costa Rica's transportation systems.
-What are current transportation issues that are affecting transportation in the most populated areas of the country? what do you think could be done about them? Think about areas such as infrastructure, public and private transportation services and its regulation, accident prevention, etc.
-The amount of vehicles on the streets is increasing year by year. What problems do you think this will cause and how could we prepare for them?
*Prep time: 4min / Talk time 6-9 min.
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Present perfect continuous / In groups, take turns asking and answering questions from the list below
- What kinds movies have you been watching recently? Would you recommend any?
- Have you followed any TV series for a really long time?
- What new TV series have you been watching that you would recommend?
- What are some of your favorite books, newspapers or magazines that you have been reading lately?
- Are there any blogs or social media accounts that you have been following?
- Are you a member of any clubs or groups? How long have you been a member of that club or group?
- Have you found any good restaurants in this area that you have been eating at recently?
- What have you been doing with your free time recently?
- Have you been getting enough exercise?
- What has been happening in the news lately?
- What has been motivating you recently?
- Have you been listening to a lot of music lately?
Objective: Today, we will be able to explain jargon we utilize at work by giving definitions and examples.
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-How are new words created?
-Unit 9 Opener Video
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-Have you ever heard or read these words?
-How relevant do you think they are in today's society?
1. FINFLUENCER
Meaning: A specific type of influencer who focuses on money-related topics.
Example: 'How are TikTok finfluencers shaping the future of investing?'
2. NOMOPHOBIA
Meaning: Fear or worry at the idea of being without your mobile phone or being unable to use it.
Example: 'Many people suffering from nomophobia never switch off their mobile phones.'
3. SHARENT
Meaning: A parent who regularly uses social media to communicate a lot of detailed information about their child.
This word is made up of two words -- 'Share' and 'Parent'.
Example: 'If you take that eager excitement of potty-training your kids and talk about it online, you are now a sharent.'
4. FITSPIRATION
Meaning: A person or thing that serves as motivation for someone to sustain or improve health and fitness.
This word is made up of two words -- 'Fitness' and 'Inspiration'.
Example: 'The YouTube videos of this model are the perfect fitspiration for anyone wanting to tone up their bodies!'
5. STAN
Meaning: An overzealous or obsessive fan of a particular celebrity.
This word is made up of two words -- 'Stalker' and 'Fan'.
Example: 'Y'all know I stan for Katy Perry, so I was excited to see the artwork for her upcoming album.'
6. LOW-KEY
Meaning: Used as an adjective to describe something that you might not want others to explicitly know.
Example: 'I am low-key happy that the class was cancelled.'
7. SITUATIONSHIP
Meaning: When a relationship can be described as more than friends but less than a couple.
A situationship is a romantic relationship that's undefined or uncommitted. It may be based on convenience or short-term circumstances.
Example: ‘I'm trying to turn our situationship into something more serious.'
8: HANGRY
Meaning: Bad-tempered or irritable as a result of hunger.
Example: 'I was hangry yesterday when Dominoes was closed.'
-What other new words do you think could be added in this list? Think about words related to technology, social media, trends, etc.
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-A new person was hired in the place you work and you are in charge of explaining specific words you use at work. Think about a list of at least 5 technical words related to your job/area of expertise. Prepare to explain them to your partners using examples and definitions.
Objective: Today, we will be able to describe trends in written communication and explain past and current habits
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-How often do you use emojis when texting? What do you use them for?
-What are some of your most used emojis? Explain why you use them so much?
-Do you think you have changed how you use emojis over time?
-Do emojis hinder or improve our communication skills?
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Lesson 9B, Listening
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A-https://test-english.com/grammar-points/b1/usually-used-to-be-used-to-get-used-to/
B-Exercises E and F on 9B
C-Discuss the following questions
-What has been the most challenging thing/things to get used to doing in your current position/job?
-What are some bad habits you used to have? how did you get rid of them? What are some good habits you want to pick up?
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-https://www.examenglish.com/TOEFL/TOEFL_reading1.htm
Objective: Today, we will be able to use formal words and expression in a business email
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-What expressions can we use to complain politely about something?
-Complaining time! ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
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-How formal do you think you speak in both English and Spanish? Are contexts in which you speak using lots of slang?
- Lesson 9C, Reading
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-Take a look at the chart below, which word(formal or informal) do you think you are most likely to use?
-Think of sample sentences using some of the formal variations.
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-Read the following email. In pairs, work on a revision of it to make it formal.
-Use phrases from the list: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BIhYjy4KmcgSAj5NOuZLJ5trt3LInaA_/view
-Also, use https://www.thesaurus.com/ to look for more formal and advanced words.
-Once you are ready, post your revised emails on this discussion using the reply feature.
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Dear Joshua, How have you been? I hope you are doing good. What about your family? I hope they are also doing great! Well, I'm writing this letter to ask you why you are not coming to work for the last 2 days? Is everything stable? What's the matter? You have not been to work for the last 2 days. I hope you don't have any illness. Our QA engineer tried contacting you as there are two projects that have not been completed yet are the time is running out. Do not forget that you have to call HR in order to let them know you won't come to work. Anyways, reply to this email as soon as you can. Regards, Mr. Dawson. Team Lead |
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Objective: Today, we will be able to report problems, solutions, and ideas discussed in a business meeting.
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A-Discuss the information on the infographic:
-From 0 to 80, what do you think your EQ is? Justify your answer
-The infographic mentions that people with high EQ are able to do 4 things, do you think you are able to do them?
-What are jobs other jobs that require high EQ? What about jobs that do not require a high EQ?
B-Take the following EQ test individually. Then, discuss with your partners whether you agree or disagree with your results.
https://psychcentral.com/quizzes/emotional-intelligence-test
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A-What ideas from your partners do you remember from the previous activities?
_____ said that....
_____ mentioned that...
_____ told us that...
B. Chart
C. Practice:
https://test-english.com/grammar-points/b1/reported-speech-indirect-speech/
D. Complete exercises E and F
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-Listen to the following project management meeting.
-Report at least two problems, solutions, ideas, or agreements mentioned by each of the participants (John, Akiko, Matteo, and Barbara) and post them on this discussion.
-After you take notes, get together in small groups and share your ideas with your partners.
Objective: Today, we will be able to explain possible applications of Emotion AI in multiple career fields.
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Review: Reported Speech
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-How do you think technology affects our emotions? (Positively and negatively)
-Are there apps/devices that could help us increase our EQ?
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Exercises: Understanding Main Ideas, Details, and Building Vocabulary
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A-Have you ever heard about Emotion AI? What do you think it refers to? Carry out a 2 minute Google search and share your answers with your partners.
B: Read the article below:
https://www.gartner.com/smarterwithgartner/13-surprising-uses-for-emotion-ai-technology
C: Group Discussion:
-Which of the 13 uses for Emotion AI do you think is the most relevant?
-Have you ever witnessed any of those uses in real life?
-How do you think Emotion AI could help your current company/job/area of expertise?
Objective: Today, we will be able to explain the impact of technology on our communication skills and provide suggestions on how to improve our emotional intelligence. Review for Oral Exam 2
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Discuss the following questions with your partner:
1-What have been good pieces of advice that you have received from someone?
2-What was the last thing someone told you that made you feel angry/happy/surprised?
3-What are some white lies you have told recently?
4-What have you hear about in the news lately?
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Unit 10- Choose 5 words from the list below and write a sentences related to Emotion AI or Emotional Intelligence. One sentence per word.
-Share your ideas with your partners and then discuss if you understand/know all the words in the list.
combine / comfort / companion / confused / delighted / frustrated / humanize / lonely /mission
overwhelmed / permission / potential / privacy /relieved / shocked / subtle / surprised
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Unit 9: Instructions: You are linguists in a panel about the impact of technology on how we use language. Share your thoughts on the following topics:
-How has technology changed the way we communicate?
-Is social media and text messaging affecting our communication skills negatively?
-Nowadays, it is very common to use emojis and stickers when chatting. How do you think communication will continue evolving in the future?
-In your opinion, are we better at communicating than the previous generations? Why/why not?
Preparation time: 7 min / Presentation time: 10 minutes
Unit 10: Instructions- You are psychologists delivering a presentation on how to improve our Emotional Intelligence.
1-Discuss the differences between a leader with high EQ and one with Low EQ (Use the ideas on the picture below)
2-Provide tips on how to improve our emotional intelligence
Preparation time: 7 min / Presentation time: 10 minutes
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-Retention exercise. Watch the video and take notes on as many ideas as possible. Then, try summarizing the ideas from the video with a partner. Finally, watch the video again and check how many ideas you were able to include and which ones you may have missed.
Objective: Today, we will be able to explain strategies to start a business in a oral presentation.
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-In groups, discuss the meaning of the following quotes. Then, explain whether you agree or disagree with them.}
- A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves.
- Leadership is lifting a person's vision to high sights, the raising of a person's performance to a higher standard, the building of a personality beyond its normal limitations.
- Effective leadership is not about making speeches or being liked; leadership is defined by results not attributes.
- You don't lead by pointing and telling people some place to go. You lead by going to that place and making a case.
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Leaders and Thinkers
-Think of your own definition of "Leadership" and share it on this Padlet:
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Lesson 11A - Vocabulary
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-Listening on 11A
-Discuss:
1.What challenges do entrepreneurs face when starting a business?
2.Would you like to start a business? Or would you rather be an employee?
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You are in a conference aimed to guide entrepreneurs to the starting process. In pairs, you will be in charge of presenting 4 tips/strategies to take into account before and after starting a business. Make sure to provide examples and the reasons why those tips/strategies are necessary. 5 minute presentation. Use Canva or other apps to create visuals for your presentation.
Objective: Today, we will be able to describe traits and skills that make a great leader.
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Game - Would you rather!
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-What other questions would you ask CEO?
-If you had the chance to interview one famous CEO, who would it be and what would you ask him/her?
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-Exercises D, E, and F. Lesson 11B
-What are some obligations CEO have to comply with?
-What do you think a successful CEO would advice soon to be business owners?
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Before watching:
-Do you like Apple as a brand? Do you own some of their products?
-What do you know about Steve Jobs?
-Watch Job's presentation and take notes on strategies he uses to get the attention of the audience and deliver his message successfully.
Then, share your ideas with the rest of the class.
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-What traits and skills do you think make a good leader?
-Do you have any experience as a leader? (projects, work, etc)
-Discuss the information below, do you agree with it?
-Have you meet someone whom you consider a great leader?
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-You are preparing a workshop on leadership for your company. In one of the activities, participants will get to know examples of great leaders and learn from them. You will be in charge of researching about 1 famous leader, making sure you have information on 1) the leader's background/milestones and 2) characteristics, traits, and details on how they were able be such great leaders. Then, you will present your ideas in a group discussion.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1yU2mntA_02jFGwBfZEMx5eMOll7NUKCpnmMSOHQdoT8/edit#slide=id.p
Objective: Today, we will be able to write an application essay describing experiences which highlight leadership skills.
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Lessons in business
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-D you have experience writing essays?
-What do you know about writing an essay in English?
-What are the sections of an essay?
-How is an essay different from a paragraph?
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In groups, you will read 3 tips for essay writing. Then, you will meet with another group and explain those tips in your own words. You can look for additional information if needed.
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You are applying for a Chevening scholarship in order to study a Master's degree in the UK. As part of the application process, you are required to write an essay highlighting your leadership skills. Follow the instructions below:
Chevening is looking for individuals who will be future leaders or influencers in their home countries. Explain how you meet this requirement, using clear examples of your own leadership and influencing skills to support your answer. (minimum word count: 100 words, maximum word count: 500 words)
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A candidate should elaborate on the scenarios in which he played leadership roles.
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How he managed good team management skills in different projects.
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How he led community projects on a fixed budget.
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How he considered the opinion of every member and negotiated among them.
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How he worked with different personalities and led successful projects.
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How his leadership project contributed in the long term and brought a positive change in his community.
-Read and discuss the example below with a partner. Do you think it is an appropriate essay?
https://docs.google.com/document/d/10DzfRzj6jMrm3Prpq0rBBjZNgKA6Z3DQE0kG6QNhqsk/edit
-Write your own essay following Chevening's instructions. Then, post a link to it on this discussion.
Objective: Today, we will be able to write a business philosophy
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Lesson 11D, Vocabulary Exercises
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-What is a business philosophy?
A business philosophy is a set of guiding principles that a business strives towards to reach its ultimate goal. It encompasses the business’s values, grounding it through ups and downs. It should align with the brand’s personality, mission, and vision. It underscores the actions, decisions, and culture within the business.
You want to make your business philosophy motivational, action-oriented, and applicable across all company activities and departments. To help develop your philosophy, build two foundational pieces of the company mindset—mission statement and vision statement—and work your philosophy from there.
-Read the examples below, would you say they are good examples?
-Discuss in groups:
- What is your current job's business philosophy?
- Why are business philosophies important?
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-You are a marketing expert who has been hired to update a company's business philosophy.
In pairs, select one of the companies below. Research their business philosophy and come up with a better version of it. Then, present it to the class and explain the changes made.
-Extra info on writing business philosophies: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-
Objective: Today, we will be able to describe lifestyles and create a survey to gather specific information
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-Error Correction for Spanish Speakers
https://www.businessenglishresources.com/correct-the-spanglish-mistakes/
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-Presentation
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-What is your definition of "Well-being"?
-What is more difficult: keeping a good physical health or mental health?
-From 1 to 10, how healthy do you think you are? Explain your answer
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12A Vocabulary / Listening
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-You work for at the HR department of a company. As part of your duties, you are going to create an online survey to get information about the employees' overall health with the aim of later providing access to services such as gym memberships, medical treatments' discounts, among others.
-Create a 10-question survey that can gather information on employees' eating, sleeping, and exercising habits. As well as other aspects relevant to someone's well being.
Objective: Today, we will be able to describe ideal lifestyles using the second conditional
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-Are you an early bird or a night owl?
-Do you think you have good sleeping habits?
-What activities/tips would you suggest someone who struggles falling asleep?
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12B
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D, E, and F
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-Taking turns, you will create a chain of events using conditionals.
Example: If I were lost in a forest...
Student A-If I were lost in a forest, I would try to start a campfire.
Student B-If A tried to start a campfire, I would search for water.
Student C-If B searched for water, I would try to find something to eat.
Student A-If C tried to find something to eat, I would....
1- If I had problems falling asleep...
2-If I were a sleepwalker...
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12B Speaking
Objective: Today, we will be able to explain strategies in a panel discussion addressing burnout.
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https://www.merriam-webster.com/games/advanced-vocab-quiz
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Practice: 1st and 2nd Conditional
-https://test-english.com/grammar-points/b1/first-and-second-conditionals/
Practice: 2nd conditional
-https://test-english.com/grammar-points/a2/second-conditional/
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A
-How would you define work-life balance?
-How does an ideal work-life balance look like in your daily life?
-From 1 to 10, do you feel you have a good work-life balance?
B
Lesson 12C
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-In groups, discuss the following statistics on work-life balance.
-Then answer these questions:
- How can poor work-life balance affect companies?
- How can employers make sure their workers enjoy a good work-life balance?
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- Burn-out is a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed. It is characterized by three dimensions: feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion; increased mental distance from one's job, or feelings of negativism or cynicism related to one's job.
-Have you ever experienced burnout?
-Presentation time:
- You are a panelist in a session focused on preventing and overcoming burnout. Research and present 2-3 strategies we can implement to prevent and/or deal with burnout. Make sure to support your ideas with examples, statistics, facts, real life cases, etc. No visuals are needed. You will have 4 Minutes each to develop your ideas.
Objective: Today, we will be able to provide and support ideas to increase productivity.
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Lesson 12D
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You and your partner are part of the academic department of a high school. You are in a meeting discussing ways you can help students be more productive. Each one will choose one of the suggestions below and present it while addressing the advantages and disadvantages of implementing them. You will 5 minutes to prepare your ideas and 7 to present your roleplay.
A- We want to reduce the amount of time students spend at school. During school hours, students will not be allowed to use their personal cell phones and other electronic devices—they will focus on their studies. Break time will also be reduced. With a short school day, students will have more time to explore their interests or work on projects after school.
B- We want to allow more flexibility in learning. Students will be able to plan the sequence of the lessons they have for each day. They won’t always have to be in class for lessons. Instead, they will choose to join lessons online, at any place and time throughout the school day. Students will have time between lessons to engage in non-academic activities.
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-Do you think you are a procrastinator? Why, why not?
-How can procrastination affect a person's life?
-Watch the Ted talk below and take notes on how the speaker uses humor in his presentation. Then share your ideas with a classmate.
-Group discussion:
How can we stop procrastinating? Make a list of strategies and share them with the rest of the class.
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