Wednesday, December 9th Group 1

09.12.2009

Today, there were four people missing.
Here is what we did.
First we did a recap of what you learnt two weeks ago.

Secondly, I asked you to give the dos and don’ts of Video 2: What are your strengths?
You had to do this as homework. Only one person, Floriane had done her homework. Consequently, as it is impossible to progress without learning, you will have a short quiz every time we meet, that is to say at every English class, starting tomorrow. I will test your skills in learning your lessons…
I hope this will make you realize that being a student is also about learning ...

Thirdly, we started to get prepared for the final objective: a simulation of a job interview.

The job you are to apply for is: P.A. (Personal Assistant)
This job requires skills in three fields (domains) Commerce, Accountancy, Paperwork (administration)

Using all the work done before, you had to work on various points
1. Present yourself
2. Show you have read the job description
3. Speak about your strengths in a professional context
4. Sell yourself by giving examples of your skills and knowledge.

You did a good job. You worked hard. Good.
You asked me a lot of words and expressions in English.

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Vocabulaire :

Job description : profil du poste
Team spirit : esprit d'équipe
To bring (Brought, brought) : apporter
To get (got, got) : obtenir
A cityhall (townhall) : mairie
The turnover : CA
An invoice : une facture
To see (saw, seen) : voir
I want to climb the corporate ledder : je veux évoluer dans l'entreprise.

I have a degree in accounting : j'ai un diplôme en comptabilité
I have knowledge in + N : j'ai des connaissances en...

I have skills in + N : j'ai des compétences en...
I have team spirit : j'ai l'esprit d'équipe

Thank you Monica for your notes

This work is to be finished for Wednesday, January 6th.
You will have to go through an interview for a PA job. You will not be allowed to read your preparation. AND OF COURSE THE LESSON IS TO BE LEARNT AND KNOWN.

REMEMBER: It will be tested

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