· Vocabulary related to the job market
· Prepositions of place and time
· Adverbs of time (tomorrow, next year…)
· Adjectives of quality
/ You will have to:
· Ask for and give information
· Describe different occupations
· Express wants, needs and plans
· Talk about skills and qualifications
/ Operational competencies that you will develop:
Communicates (OC1) and Acts methodically (OC3)
· Activate prior knowledge of the situation (C1)
· Rehearsing and practicing (C1)
· Adjust and adapt strategies on an ongoing basis (C1/C2)
· Respecting social codes (C2)
· Establish a positive rapport between conversation partners (C2)
· Communicate without worrying about errors/pronunciation (C1)
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Exercises /
Group activity or discussion /
Integrating and reinvesting learning /
Internet /
Listening /
Planning learning /
Reading /
Video /
Writing /
REAL-LIFE SITUATION
Preparing for a short, simple job interview in English.
Planning learning
1. Where can you look for a job?
2. Do you want a full-time or a part-time job?
3. What kind of job are you looking for?
4. Where would you like to work?
5. Would you like to work in the Canadian Rockies?
6. Do you know what the job opportunities are?
7. What kind of job can you get in Banff when you speak only little English?
8. Do you think that experience is necessary?
9. Should you be able to speak English if you work in Banff?
10. How can you be well-prepared for a job interview in Alberta?
Actual learning
Exercises
Essential Knowledge
What is a preposition?
Prepositions are short words that show connections between ideas. They can indicate
time, place or direction, and they usually appear before a noun or a pronoun.
Example: I will go to the shopping center in the afternoon.
PREPOSITIONS OF TIME / PREPOSITIONS OF PLACEIN / times on the day………... in the morning /
afternoon / evening
in a month ...... in January
in a season ...... in the spring
in a year ...... in 2011 / in a city or town...... in Alma
in a province ...... in Québec
in a country ...... in Canada
in a continent ...... in North America
ON / on a day of the week .. on Friday
on a specific date ...... on February 14
on a specific holiday... on Christmas Eve
on New Year’s Day / on a technological
device...... on the phone /
computer / TV
on a specific street..... on St-Jude Street
on a planet ...... on Earth
AT / at night
at breakfast, lunch, dinner, supper
at specific time of the day.... at 3 o’clock / at a specific address ...... at 89 Dupont
Avenue
at a specific building ...... at the arena
TO / with verbs that show movement / He goes to school.
They returned to the store.
Exercises on prepositions of time and place
1. Read the questions and complete the answers with the right preposition.
a) Where do you live?
I live _____ Saint-Nazaire ____ 188 First Avenue.
b) When is your birthday?
It is _____ November 7th.
c) What time do you usually get up on weekends?
I usually get up _____ 9:30.
d) Where do you work?
I work _____ the drugstore _____ Sacré-Cœur Street.
2. Fill in the blanks with the right preposition: in, on, at or to.
I was born ____ Alma, ____ October 10th 1984. Alma is ____ the province of Québec ____ Canada. I moved when I was 20 years old. Now, I live ____ Banff ____ Moose Street. I study ____ the Banff School of Fine Arts ____ Alberta. I sometimes go to the movies ____ Saturday evening. I meet my friends ____ the movie theatre ____ 7 o’clock. Every year, ____ Christmas Eve, I go home to celebrate with my family. During Spring Break ____ March, I like to go skiing. Usually, I ski ____ the afternoon and ___ the evening I eat ____ the restaurant located ____ the Tunnel Mountain Road. Sometimes, I go ____ a bar ____ night with friends.
Note: For additional exercises on prepositions, go to page 22.2 / Looking for a job in Banff
Exercise
Job descriptions
Write one of the occupations below next to the right job description.
22 / Looking for a job in Banffarchitect
author
dentist
gardener
musician
nurse
pilot
police officer
professional athlete
teacher
travel agent
waiter
22 / Looking for a job in Banff1. I serve tables in a restaurant and I get tips. ______
2. I help to maintain order, enforce the law, and prevent and detect
crime. ______
3. I get paid a lot but the risk of injury is high and my career is usually
short. ______
4. I am trained to care for the sick or disabled. ______
5. I play and/or compose music as a profession. ______
6. I diagnose, prevent, and treat diseases of the teeth, gums, and
related structures of the mouth including the repair or replacement
of defective teeth. ______
7. I am licensed to operate an aircraft in flight. ______
8. I write books, articles, or other texts. ______
9. I am employed to work in a garden. ______
10. I help other people to learn about different subjects. ______
11. I design and supervise the construction of buildings or other large
structures. ______
12. I sell or arrange trips or tours for customers. ______
Group activity : “Guess my occupation”
Preparation: Divide the class in small groups. Give each group a set of cards. One player draws a card and gives a short description of the occupation that is written on the card. The others players try to guess the occupation.
actor / actress / farmer / nursearchitect / firefighter / painter
barber / fisherman / pilot
beautician / flight attendant / plumber
bus driver / forest ranger / police officer
business person / gas station attendant / priest
butcher / grocer / psychologist
carpenter / hairdresser / receptionist
chef / illustrator / referee
chemist / insurance agent / salesperson
computer programmer / janitor / secretary
construction worker / journalist / singer
cook / landscaper / taxi driver
customs agent / lawyer / teacher
dentist / letter carrier / trucker
doctor / librarian / undertaker
electrician / lifeguard / waiter / waitress
engineer / mason / waste collector
factory worker / mechanic / writer
Reading
job advertisements
1. Read the following job advertisements.
22 / Looking for a job in BanffAd # 1
Needed
Full time secretary position available. Applicants should have at least 3 years experience and be able to type and have good computer skills. Send your resume by email to .
Ad # 2
Part time work available
We are looking for young adults who would like to work part time on weekends. Responsibilities include answering the telephone, taking reservations and giving information to customers. For more information, contact us by calling (403) 555-7100
22 / Looking for a job in BanffAd # 3
Ad # 4
22 / Looking for a job in BanffAre you looking for a part time job?
We need 4 part time ski sale assistants to work during the evening. No experience required but applicants must have knowledge about the equipment and have excellent customer care skills. He/She should be between 18 and 26. Apply in person at 129 Banff Avenue, Banff.
Day care worker needed
Sunshine Kindergarten needs 2 workers to help children in their educational and personal growth on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Applicants should have a high school diploma. For more information, visit our website at www.sunshinekindergarten.com.
22 / Looking for a job in BanffAd # 5
Summer job
Banff National Park Campground is looking for 3 campground cleaners to help with the cleaning of rest rooms and maintenance of campground property. No experience required. If you have any questions regarding this job offer, please call 1877-737-3783 or email us at .
Ad # 6
Lifeguard
Full time trained lifeguard to join our team. Variety of shifts at pool or beach: casual, part time, on call, weekend, day, evening. Applicants should speak French and English and have 2 or more years of experience. Please apply for this job only online: http://www.cityofbanff/careers/.
22 / Looking for a job in BanffExercise
2. Comprehension questions: which position on the previous page is the best for these people? Choose only one position for each person.
Catherine Gagnon: Catherine is 21 years old and she is a full time student at adult education. She is looking for a part time job on weekends. She would like to work with people and she enjoys public relation work.
The best job for Catherine is ad #______.
Vincent Tremblay: Vincent is 19 years old and has a high school diploma. He loves working with children. He would like to find a full time job.
The best job for Vincent is ad #_____ .
Aline Côté: Aline is 33 years old. She is looking for a full time job. She was trained as a secretary and she has 10 years of experience. She is an excellent typist and she knows how to use a computer.
The best job for Aline is ad #_____ .
Charles Ouellet: Charles is 24 years old. He would like a part time position to help him pay his tuition fees. He can only work in the evenings. He is passionate about winter sports.
The best job for Charles is ad #______.
Isabelle Bergeron: Isabelle is 29 years old. She is bilingual. She is available full time for a job. She is a qualified lifeguard.
The best job for Isabelle is ad #______.
Nicolas Fournier: Nicolas is 16 years old. He is a full time high school student. He is looking for his first job.
The best job for Nicolas is ad #______.
Essential Knowledge
adverbs of time
Exercise
Banff is a lovely place to go skiing. Look at Louise’s personal schedule.
Sunday / Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday / SaturdayMovies with friends
10 / Pack
bags
11 / Last day of school
12 / Ski trip
departure
13 / Bus trip
14 / Ski
15 / Ski
16
Ski
17 / Cultural visit
18 / Bus trip
19 / Home
20 / Back to school
21 / 22 / 23
* Today is Wednesday March 13th. Louise is on the bus to Banff for her ski trip.
Work with a partner to make up 5 different questions on Louise’s schedule using “when”.
Then, answer your questions with complete sentences using different adverbs of time.
Example: When did she pack her bags?
answer: She packed her bags 3 days ago.
1. ______?
answer: ______.
2. ______?
answer: ______.
3. ______?
answer: ______.
4. ______?
answer: ______.
5. ______?
answer: ______.
Reading
How to Dress for anInterview
By Alison Doyle, About.com Guide
Copy or click on the link below
http://jobsearch.about.com/od/interviewattire/a/interviewdress.htm
Read the text and do the following activities.
Group discussion
Would you dress like this to go on a job interview?
Answer the following questions on the text “How to Dress for an Interview”
by Alison Doyle.
1. Why is it important to wear appropriate clothing when going on a job interview?
______
______
______
2. What are the two things that both men and women should restrict using?
______
3. Should people bring electronical devices on a job interview?
______
4. What should a candidate take to avoid bad breath before a job interview?
______
______
Essential Knowledge
Adjectives of quality
In English, these adjectives usually come before the nouns (objects) we intend to describe. e.g.: "a real friend" - "blue jeans" - "an interesting book". They function to express quality. Aspects such as feelings, time, sound, quantity, taste, appearance, size, age, color, shape, and material are expressed through adjectives.
Exercise
A good employee
Suppose you own and run a small company. What kind of employees would you want working for you? What qualities would you look for in them?
Here is a list of different character traits. Circle the ones that you think are qualities of a valuable employee.
22 / Looking for a job in Banffantisocial
arrogant
big mouth
careless
childish
creative
disloyal
easygoing
effective
energetic
enthusiastic
friendly
hard working
harsh
honest
intelligent
kind
lazy
liar
loyal
motivated
multitasked
nasty
neat
nice
organized
pessimistic
positive
productive
punctual
reliable
respectful
selfish
stubborn
tactless
talented
thoughtful
tongue-tied
troublemaker
well behaved
22 / Looking for a job in BanffGroup discussion
Now, discuss your choices with your classmates.
VIDEO
It could be a good idea for you to look for information about job interviews.
Watch the following videos and answer the questions below.
Listening #1
Interview Dos and Don'ts
Copy or click on the link below
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1ucmfPOBV8&feature=related
Watch the video twice and complete the following chart.
Write at least one element for each category.
THINGS YOU SHOULD DO / THINGS YOU SHOULD NOT DOclothing
handshakes
tell about yourself
important things to remember
or tips
VIDEO
Listening #2
Job Interview Bootcamp - Answering Interview Questions
Copy or click on the link below
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYqI0mAp2AY
Watch the video twice and answer the following question.
What are the 5 things to remember when answering questions during a job interview?