From 6th November
27.10.17
Reinforcement Lessons
From 6th November
LIBRARY
HORARIO
PRÉSTAMO BIBLIOTECA
Curso académico 2017-2018
IMPORTANTE:
Para acceder al sistema de préstamo es imprescindible presentar
el carné de biblioteca de esta EOI.*1
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LUNES
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De 21:00 a 21:30
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MARTES
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De 16:30 a 17:00
De 20:00 a 21:00
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MIÉRCOLES
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De 13:00 a 14:00
De 18:00 a 19:00
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JUEVES
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De 11:00 a 12:00
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NOTA: El
servicio de préstamo de esta biblioteca es atendido únicamente por
profesores de esta EOI.
*1 Instrucciones para
conseguir el carné de la biblioteca de la EOI.
1- Los alumnos deben mandar
un correo electrónico a bibliotecaeoi@gmail.com con su nombre completo, y su
NIF.
2- Los alumnos recibirán un
correo de confirmación cuando el carné esté hecho (no antes).
3- Una vez recibido el
correo de confirmación deberán recoger el carné en Secretaría y adjuntar en el
momento una fotografía de carné.Una vez sellado en secretaría el carné estará
listo para ser utilizado.
20.10.17
Handy tips for redundancy
Listen to what happens when you're made redundant (you lose your job because you're no longer needed). It's usually not a very enjoyable experience. But, as we find out, it doesn't always have to be bad news.
In this programme, we hear from a famous business expert and writer, Charles Handy. He has lots of useful advice about coping with redundancy.
Vocabulary from the programme
to be made redundant
to lose your job because you're no longer needed
to reinvent yourself
to change the way you are and what you do
to re-educate yourself
to learn new skills and gain new knowledge
to invest (in something)
to put time, money or energy into something in order to make it a success
to do an internship / to do an apprenticeship
to work for an organisation for a while to learn how to do a particular job
to be an individual
to be different from other people
to get a lump sum of money
to get a certain amount of money all in one go (often offered if you've been made redundant)
to blow it
to waste it
Example: Don't blow all your money on a car!
a business card
a small card with your name and contact details which you give to people you meet
Click here to read the script of the programme.
Working as a housekeeper
Listen to Margaret telling us what it's like to be a housekeeper and look after a family and their guests. She explains what made her stop working as a 'professional' and become a 'Mrs Mop.'
As you listen, try to answer these questions:
1: What did Margaret do before she became a housekeeper?
2: Why did she decide to change her job?
3: Why was she once embarrassed when people asked her what she did?
As you listen, try to answer these questions:
1: What did Margaret do before she became a housekeeper?
2: Why did she decide to change her job?
3: Why was she once embarrassed when people asked her what she did?
Vocabulary from the programme
a housekeeper
someone who looks after a house, makes sure it's clean and the people in it have what they need
the most enjoyable aspect
the thing you like the most
it gives me a buzz
it makes me feel good or excited
to be made redundant
to lose your job because you aren't needed any more
to give it a go
to try it
your soocial status
your social position e.g. whether others see you as important or educated
to give it a go
to try it
to be insecure
to feel unsure about yourself and lack confidence
a housekeeper
someone who looks after a house, makes sure it's clean and the people in it have what they need
the most enjoyable aspect
the thing you like the most
it gives me a buzz
it makes me feel good or excited
to be made redundant
to lose your job because you aren't needed any more
to give it a go
to try it
your soocial status
your social position e.g. whether others see you as important or educated
to give it a go
to try it
to be insecure
to feel unsure about yourself and lack confidence
Click here to read the script of the programme.
WORK
VOCABULARY/ COLLOCATIONS
Adjectives describing a job:
challenging tedious
monotonous boring
repetitive time-consuming
rewarding full-time
motivating outdoor
demanding tough
well-paid part time/ full time
Other words related with job:
employer employee
qualifications career
skills staff
freelance self-employed
work experience Run a business
marketing strategy Good opportunities
happiest employees Relevant experience
Retired people A working day
Salary/ wages
Collocations/ sentences:
The world of work is changing.
Be in charge of
Deal with very difficult clients
He is off work at the moment
I am on maternity leave.
I am a part of a successful team
Get promoted to head of department.
I am on a short-term contract.
The Company was losing money.
Out of work: I have been out of work for 3 months.
Get a better job
Get a promotion/ be promoted.
On the dole.
I was sacked
More rewarding than....
Interpersonal skills.
Under pressure
Take a drop in salary
Work abroad
What makes people happy at work:
· Doing varied work
· Earning a competitive salary
· Doing enjoyable work
· Having a good boss or manager
· Having a good working-life balance.
· Having supportive, friendly colleagues.
· Having your achievements recognized.
· Relaxed atmosphere
· Getting promoted.
· Learning from my mistakes.
· Being part of a successful team.
13.10.17
Active Listening
Watch the video and answer the questions (one word in each gap). Check your answers in "comments".
1. What was she doing while her friend Tom was talking about a really cool idea?
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2. What did she realise?
3. What's she trying to implement in her life now?
4. What three words come to her mind?
5. How does she do it?
- Put away _______________ _______________ .
- Use _______________ and _______________ to convey that you're _______________and _______________ in what this person is trying to _______________.
- Wrap up their thought saying 'so what you're _______________ _______________...'
6. How does she describe 'listening'?
7. What does she promise?
- When you implement this, it will _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ in seizing the moment.
8. How does she describe the process?
9. What do you need to do it?
6.10.17
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