EVO P3 Writing the perfect email - using tools

INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION
aka ENGLISH
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INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION
aka ENGLISH

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Today's plan
  1. Resit writing and speaking test
  2. Times are changing
  3. What tools can you use to write a text without mistakes?
  4. Writing the perfect email in pairs

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What websites and/or apps can you use to write a text without any mistakes?

Slide 3 - Open question

Work in pairs.
Write your email here.

Slide 4 - Open question

ADVERTISING

What is the most shocking advertisement you have seen?
What is the funniest advertisement you have seen? Describe it.
What makes an ad memorable (onvergetelijk)? 
Do you buy products because of advertising?
Do you find advertising persuasive (overtuigend)?
 Why do you buy one product over another?
 Should advertisers be allowed to advertise to children?
 Should alcohol or tobacco companies be allowed to advertise? Why or why not?
 What do you think of using celebrities in advertising?
 Should there be advertisement-free zones?
 What kind of advertisements attract your attention? 
Why is it necessary to advertise?Do you think advertising should be allowed to interrupt TV or radio programs? What are the alternatives?
 What is the best way to advertise to teenagers? children? Adults? Seniors? etc..
 
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ANNOYING THINGS
What annoys you about living where you live now?
What annoys you most about living at home with your family?
Do you think you have habits that annoy other people?
Does it annoy you when people kiss in public?
Do you get annoyed when someone cuts in front of you 
                    when you are waiting in line?
What annoying habits do your friends/family members have?
What are some things that car drivers do that annoy you?
Who is the most annoying celebrity? Why?
Do you get annoyed when other people display bad manners? Give some examples.
Can annoying someone be a good thing?
If something is annoying you, what do you usually do?
How do you change annoying habits?


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TIPPING
Do you usually leave a tip?
How much are you supposed to tip different people?
Is tipping common in your country?
Why is it important to leave tips?
Can you think of jobs where tipping is an important part of the salary?
When are some times you shouldn't leave a tip?
When was the last time you left a tip for someone?
How much do you usually leave for a tip?
Would you leave a tip even if you thought the waiter or waitress didn't seem to work for it?
Do you depend on tips for your income?
What is the largest tip you have ever left?
What is the largest tip you have ever received?
Can you think of some places where tipping is required?
Can you think of some places where tipping is optional?


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GOSSIP AND RUMORS
Do you like to gossip?
Why do you think people like to listen to gossip ?
Why do people like to gossip about the rich and famous?
What are the most common themes for gossip?
What are some ways which gossip can be harmful?
Do you think gossip can be used for something good?
Why is it considered that women gossip more then men?
Have you ever told a rumor that got someone in trouble?
Has someone ever spread a rumor about you?
Has spreading rumors ever got you in trouble?
If you discovered that someone had been gossiping about you, would you confront them?
If you heard some harmful gossip about someone you knew, what would you do?

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SLEEP
How many of hours sleep do you generally need per night?
What time do you usually go to bed?
What time do you usually wake up?
Do you manage to sleep as much as you need? If not, why not?
Have you ever suffered from insomnia?
Are you a light sleeper or a heavy sleeper?
What keeps you awake at night? (e.g. worrying too much about stuff, too much coffee, your partner's snoring, your neighbors' parties, an uncomfortable bed, a hot summer)
Do you use, or have you ever used, any special methods that help you get to sleep?
Do you snore or talk in your sleep?
Do you need an alarm clock to wake up?
Do you ever sleep in? (Sleep late in the morning)
Do you have any recurring (steeds terugkomende) dreams?
Tell us about a memorable, enjoyable, or strange dream you've had?
Do you believe that dreams have a message?

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A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
Do you think you have a healthy life style?
Is it possible to have a healthy life style in this modern world?
Why do many people try to have a healthy life style?
Do you pay much attention to what you eat?
Do you try to eat your breakfast, lunch and dinner at a certain time every day?
Do you have a snack every time you are hungry or do you wait for the lunch or dinner?
Do you agree with the saying: "Eat your breakfast, share your lunch with a friend and give your dinner to your enemy"? Why do people say so?
What are the most efficient ways to lose weight?
Do you think diets are useful or not?
Is physical activity (jogging, going to a gym, swimming pool) an important part of a healthy life style?
What is your attitude to smoking?
What is the influence of smoking on health?
What about passive smoking?
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