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MODULE 1: INTRODUCTION
· Know the topics they will be studying during the course and how they connect to
the Learn English Select online course
· Know how to develop good study skills to help them during the course
· Have a basic understanding of employability skills and soft skills
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INTRODUCTION
This lesson is about
§ Introducing yourself and other people in a variety of situations
§ In English, we often say the same thing in slightly different ways. It’s a good
idea to get to know the different ways of saying the same thing and notice
how people use them. For example you can say ‘It’s nice to meet you’ and
also ‘it’s a pleasure to meet you’. They have the same meaning.
§ When people speak in real conversations, they often leave out words e.g.
they say ‘nice to see you again’ instead of ‘it’s nice to see you again.’ or
‘Good and you?’ instead of ‘Things are good with me and how are things with
you?’
§ When you are taking part in a conversation, think about how you are saying
things. Remember to use the tone of your voice to sound interested. You
can practise this by going back to LES 1.2.14.
§ After you have studied something in class, think about how you can practise
it in your daily life and try to listen to other people using the language and
try to use it yourself whenever possible.
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a birthday or important occasion This is Mala.
e.g. we are going to celebrate her birthday in a Hi, how are you?
restaurant
Hello, how are things with you?
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b) How did you learn these things? (was it group discussions, or doing LES, or
practicing more etc.)
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Some helpful resources:
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MODULE 1
INTRODUCTION
This lesson is about
§ As this is the beginning of the course it’s a good idea to think about how,
where and when you study and make some plans so that you are organised.
§ When you do the online course, make a note of the activities you found very
useful so you can go back and do them again.
§ When you agree with someone remember to say ‘I agree’ or ‘I agree with you’
not ‘I am agree’ or ‘I am agree with you.’
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I like that too.
That’s a good idea.
Me too.
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b) How did you learn these things? (was it group discussions, or doing LES, or
practicing more etc.)
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MODULE 1
INTRODUCTION
This lesson is about
§ Some people do not like telling others what they are good at but when you
are applying for a job it is important you can do this well.
§ Try not to just say ‘I am good at…’ or ‘ I have good…’ Learn different words
and phrases that can be used to say what you are good at. For example,
someone who has good timekeeping is ‘punctual’ and someone who can use
computers well is ‘computer literate’.
§ Make a note of how words are used together. For example, ‘manage a
project’ and ‘give a presentation’.
§ Look at job advertisements and make a note of the different skills employers
are looking for.
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experience is ‘something you have done fit (adj.) = healthy and able to work and
in the past’ e.g. worked in your father’s carry a lot
shop.
Talking about your skills and qualities
qualities are part of your personality
I am good at working with other people
punctual (adj.) = always arrives before / maths / speaking to other people
or at the correct time
I am good at maths / writing /
reliable (adj.) = you can trust this person
I am organised / hard-working /
to do what they say
punctual
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MODULE 1
INTRODUCTION
§ This lesson is an introduction to soft skills.
§ Employers say they give jobs to people who have good soft skills. Soft skills are
people skills. Think about how you can develop your soft skills so you can talk
about them in an interview.
§ There are lots of useful websites that describe soft skills and explain how you
can talk about them in an interview. Have a look at them to help you have a
better idea of what soft skills are.
§ Remember when you move from one job to another job or from one industry to
another industry you can take your soft skills with you. You need them to work
successfully with different people in different industries.
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§ Soft skills- these are people skills you § Problem solving skills- these are
need in different jobs skills you use to find solutions to
§ Teambuilding skills- these are skills difficulties or problems
you use to help a group of people § Leadership Skills-these are the skills
work together as a team you need to be a leader)
§ Communication skills- these are
skills you use to say what you want or
feel to other people
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MODULE 1
INTRODUCTION
§ This lesson is about talking about your hopes for the course.
§ When you speak give examples. This will help you speak for longer and make
you sound more fluent e.g. I hope to improve my speaking skills because I think I
will need to make lots of phone calls in English.
§ It is important to show that you are interested in what your classmates are
saying. You can do this by using your voice. To sound interested you need to
raise or lower your voice. We call this intonation.
§ When you learn new verbs, make a note of what they mean and what comes
after the verb.
e.g. hope to + infinitive. This will help your accuracy in English.
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§
plans
Really?
To talk about future hopes that are § Oh I see.
not definite § That’s interesting
Wow That’s amazing
§ I hope to…
§ I plan to…
§ I would like to (+ infinitive)…
§ I want to…
§ I’m going to…
To talk about things that you have
already decided to do
§ I’m going to (+ verb)…
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· Be able to describe different types of jobs and job roles and routines
· Be able to discuss their strengths
· Know some basic steps for finding out about a particular job
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INTRODUCTION
This lesson is about
§ Remember the 3rd person form: I like - he likes. I don't like - she doesn't like
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§ https://goo.gl/UnRv7I - a You Tube video with different ways of asking and talking
about a job
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INTRODUCTION
This lesson is about
§ expressions for describing jobs
§ job roles
§ Use ‘an’ before nouns beginning with a vowel sound (e.g .an engineer, an
accountant). Use ‘a’ before nouns starting with a consonant sound e.g. (a
nurse, a university teacher)
§ Make a note of any verb and noun combinations (e.g serve food, answer the
phone, keep records)
I ask/help/show/tell people …
I serve food
I design/build/…..
I keep records
Wear a uniform
Answer the phone
Reply to emails
Spend time working/walking/using ….
Working hours
Work at night
Good with numbers
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INTRODUCTION
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§ 'Soft' skills are more related to personality and character but can be
developed over time
§ For many employers, soft skills are more important, as they can train people
in hard skills
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§ https://goo.gl/WMl6wL - You Tube video talking about the difference between ‘Do
you like?’ and ‘Would you like?’
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INTRODUCTION
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· Times and other two-word expressions go at the end of the sentence (e.g I eat
breakfast at 7.00/every day. Not: I every day eat breakfast) .
· We use words like first, then, next , finally to put actions in order e.g. First I have
breakfast, then I have a shower …
· We use the present tense for routines. Remember to use (e)s with he/she (I
take/she takes, I go/he goes)
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§ http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/grammar-vocabulary/vocabulary-
exercises/daily-routine - some online activities to practise talking about daily
routines
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INTRODUCTION
This lesson is about researching different jobs and talking about the different places to
find jobs.
§ It is important to look at different ways of finding jobs. Most jobs are advertised
online. Make sure you also look in local or national newspapers or on company
websites.
§ When you find a job that you like think about the skills that you need to do the
job. Make a list of your hard and soft skills and see if you have the right skills for
the job.
§ It’s a good idea to a keep list of useful websites for finding jobs. You can share
your lists with your classmates.
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Making Suggestions
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▪ There are lots of different activities people do in their free time. When talking
about the ones you enjoy doing, try to learn the vocabulary you need to talk
about how you do the activity, any equipment and clothing you need and
where you do the activity.
▪ Try to remember how words are used together; for example, ‘we do the
gardening’ NOT ‘go gardening’
▪ Also remember ‘go’ can be used in three different ways; ‘go + -ing activity’, ‘go
for a + noun’ and ‘go to a + place’
▪ When someone invites you to do an activity, you do not need to give them an
answer immediately. It is quite normal to ask questions to find out more
information; for example, when and where
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▪ The free time activities you do can help you get a job. Remember you can
use these to talk about some of the ‘soft skills’ you have. For example, your
ability to work in a team or your communication skills
▪ Remember the main idea of each paragraph is usually in the first sentence.
When trying to find out what a paragraph is about, read the first sentence to
get an idea of what it is about. Then, read the rest of the paragraph to check
your ideas
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▪ Remember some words can be used for males only (for example, uncle,
nephew, grandson), some can be used for females only (for example, aunty,
niece, granddaughter) and some can be used for both (for example, cousin)
▪ When you say the different members of the family, think about which part of
the word is stressed e.g. grandmother not grandmother
▪ Presentations are difficult so think carefully about the order (what will be first,
second, and so on) and the structure. It is a good idea to make notes and plan
your presentation.
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· Presenting is very difficult but you can make it easier for yourself by
planning and preparing beforehand.
· Remember to make notes to help you remember your ideas but try not to
read them.
· Also remember to look at the people you are talking to them and use your
hands to help you explain your ideas.
· It is also very important to speak clearly and show you are interested in what
you are talking about. You can use your voice to do this.
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§ http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/writing-skills-practice/about-my-
family; Writing about your family
§ https://goo.gl/fbrgfd; You Tube video talking about different family members
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INTRODUCTION
§ This lesson is about sharing the information you found from your research in
Module 2, Lesson 5
§ Different people like to use different ways of finding jobs. You should decide
where you think is the best place to look for you.
§ Keep looking at job advertisements to get an idea of what sort of jobs are
available and what they employers are looking for. Start making notes about the
skills or experience they want and think about how you will develop these skills
so you are ready to apply for different jobs at the end of your course.
§ Talk to people you know who have jobs to find out how and where they got
their job.
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Portfolio task
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INTRODUCTION
This lesson is about
§ When putting things in order (and for dates) we use 'ordinal' numbers; first,
second, third, fourth, fifth etc. These can be written; 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th etc
§ When saying large numbers, remember to use 'and' after hundred, but not
after thousand or million (e.g. One thousand, two hundred and fifty)
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INTRODUCTION
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§ identifying what qualifications, skills and experience are needed for a particular
job
§ Note the different position of the apostrophe in one year's experience and
two years' experience. The pronunciation is the same.
§ Make a list of all your qualifications, skills and experience so you can use
them in job applications or covering letters
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§ https://goo.gl/WuCUi: The top ten skills that employers want (University of Kent)
§ https://goo.gl/vv7xst: An introduction to soft and hard skills employers look for
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INTRODUCTION
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§ thinking about strengths and weakness in spoken and written communication
§ talking about the importance of non-verbal communication
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INTRODUCTION
This lesson is about
§ discussing what you like or dislike about jobs
§ Think about what aspects of the job are most important for you when you
decide which jobs to apply for.
§ When you look at job advertisements; research everything about the job e.g.
the hours, the location, the duties, the possibility of promotion. Don’t just
think about the salary.
§ Think about the different types of organisations that you can work for. As
well as companies there are many government departments, a charities or
NGOs you could work for.
§ It’s important to use the correct preposition with the verb ‘to work’; ‘work in’,
‘work with’ and ‘work for’ have different meanings.
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▪ It is not easy to see what your soft skills are from your qualifications and
experience so it is important you can explain the soft skills you have.
▪ Do not just remember individual words. Try to remember how words are
used together for example, be creative, solve problems, make decisions,
manage time, meet deadlines and work under pressure.
▪ Try to practise the skills good speakers and listeners use. Watch videos of
good speakers and look at what they do.
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▪ When we use more than one verb in a sentence we need to make sure we
use the correct form of the second verb e.g. after ‘like’ we need –ING and
after ‘can’ we need the VERB. You should make a note of this and learn it.
These are called ‘verb patterns.’
▪ Sometimes it can be difficult to say what you are good at but it is important
to do this when you are trying to get a job.
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colleagues (n.) = the people you work You need to be able to + VERB (speak
with more than one language)
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INTRODUCTION
This lesson is about
▪ Matching skills to jobs
▪ When native speakers speak English, they often link words together
differently to how they are written. For example ‘I am good at’ looks like 4
words but when we say it, we put ‘I am’ together and say ‘I’m’. I’m is a
contraction. We also join ‘good‿at’ together and say ’goodat’.
▪ In this lesson, there is some new vocabulary about companies and different
departments in companies e.g. Head Office, Human Resources. Think about
how you will organise this new vocabulary in your notebook.
▪ When you talk about your skills and the things you are good at, it’s useful to
think about real times in your life when you showed that you are good at
something. Start making a note of these examples because you will be able
to use them when you start applying for jobs.
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▪ There are a lot of prepositions in English. It’s a good idea to learn them with
the word they go together with e.g. ‘talk to’, ‘good at’ etc.
▪ In this lesson, you will take part in some discussions. Think about your role in
discussions, do you make sure you say something or do you usually just
listen to what other people say? Always try to say something in a discussion.
This will help you to get more confidence speaking in English.
▪ When you are in an interview, you may be asked a question which can be
answered ‘yes’ or ‘no’ but you should always give a longer answer. Start by
saying ‘yes’ or ‘no’ then give more information.
▪ Think about some of the interview questions in today’s lesson. How would
you answer them yourself?
USEFUL LANGUAGE
Deciding the Best Person for the Job Interview Questions about Skills
Have you got any experience of …+ING?
I think XXX is a good person for the job Are you good at…?
because… Can you…?
Do you have good…?
S/he can / is good at / has … Can you give me an example of
+ING/noun?
XXX is a good candidate but s/he isn’t
/can’t / hasn’t got experience of …
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b) How did you learn these things? (was it group discussions, or doing LES, or
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▪ Not all job application forms are the same so you should look at a lot of them
so you know the type of information you need to include.
▪ It’s important to check all the details you write on an application form to make
sure you don’t make any mistakes.
▪ When you ask somebody to be a reference for you, it should not be a member
of your family. You should try to find someone who was your manager at work
or a teacher who knows you and how you work.
▪ When people ask you questions about yourself, you don’t need to answer in full
sentences. For example Question: How long did you work there? Answer: I
worked there for 3 years or 3 years.
USEFUL LANGUAGE
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b) How did you learn these things? (was it group discussions, or doing LES, or
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MODULE 5
INTRODUCTION
This lesson is about
▪ The difference between hard and soft skills.
§ Some people find it hard to say what they are good at but you need to do it
to get a job. Make a list of the things you are good at but make sure you
think about soft skills as well as hard skills.
§ When you make a list of your soft skills, try to think of examples of times in
your life when you showed that you have these skills.
§ Look at job adverts and find examples of soft skills that employers ask for
USEFUL LANGUAGE
Vocabulary
Making Suggestions
Shall we +VERB? e.g. Shall we put soft
skills on this side of the poster?
Let’s +VERB e.g. Let’s use red pen for
the title
Reflection: Answer the following questions to reflect on your learning from this lesson.
b) How did you learn these things? (was it group discussions, or doing LES, or
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c) How is this learning useful for you?
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