English 3 - Lesson 6
English 3 - Lesson 6
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English 3 - Lesson 6
Today
Pre-teaching: indirect speech
Adjectives or adverbs
Accuracy in English II: punctuation
Informal business conversations
Writing: final version
Feedback & reflections
Preteaching: indirect speech
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Preteaching: indirect speech
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Preteaching: indirect speech
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Preteaching: indirect speech
4 students / team
Whisperer 1 > 2 > 3 > Reporter
Whisperer 1: inform Whisperer 2 about what the lecturer just told you.
Then, Whisperer 2 whispers it to Whisperer 3...
... and Whisperer 3 to the Reporter.
The Recorder writes down the indirect sentence AND 'translates' it back to direct speech.
Are both sentences (direct / indirect) correct? Teams wins 2 points!
Everyone shifts back one place; the Reporter becomes the first Whisperer.
Today
Pre-teaching: indirect speech
Adjectives or adverbs
Accuracy in English II: punctuation
Informal business conversations
Writing: final version
Feedback & reflections
Adverbs and adjectives
She sings beautifully at the concert. What is 'beautifully'?
adverb
noun
adjective
verb
The cake tastes delicious. What is 'delicious'?
adverb
adjective
interjection
noun
He runs very fast during the race. What is 'very'?
noun
adverb
pronoun
adjective
The movie was incredibly thrilling. What is 'incredibly'?
adjective
adverb
verb
preposition
She is a talented artist. What is 'talented'?
noun
conjunction
adjective
adverb
Adverbs and adjectives
The Rise of Employer-Generated Content
Read the text below about the growing trend of Employer-Generated Content (EGC). Complete the sentences by filling in the blank with the correct form (adjective or adverb) of the word provided in parentheses. Ensure the word fits both grammatically and logically.
Adverbs and adjectives
Today
Pre-teaching: indirect speech
Adjectives or adverbs
Accuracy in English II: punctuation
Informal business conversations
Writing: final version
Feedback & reflections
Need to know
Research task! Cf. Leho
Use the provided document Lesson 8 Accuracy in English II Punctuation and reliable online sources to answer your assigned research question
Answer the question in an explanatory ‘short’ social media post targeted at ESL learners.
Embed your content on the Leho page.
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Do exercises.
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Comprehension check
Which sentence uses the Oxford comma?
We visited Paris, London and Rome.
We visited Paris, London, and Rome.
Fix the comma splice: I’m thinking of skipping English class, it’s really boring.
Fix the comma splice: I am not angry with you, I am not happy with you, either.
Which sentence uses a colon correctly?
I bought three items; apples, oranges, and bananas.
I bought three items: apples, oranges, and bananas.
I bought three items apples, oranges, and bananas.
I bought three items—apples, oranges, and bananas.
Which sentence uses an em-dash correctly?
He was late – again.
He was late—again.
He was late-again.
He was late; again.
Which sentence uses an en-dash correctly for a range?
The meeting is scheduled for 10-12am.
The meeting is scheduled for 10 — 12am.
The meeting is scheduled for 10–12am.
The meeting is scheduled for 10 to 12am.
Which sentence uses square brackets correctly?
He said, “Nina [his cat] loves hunting.”
He said, “Nina (his cat) loves hunting.”
He said, “Nina loves hunting [his cat].”
He said, “[Nina loves hunting].”
Which number is written correctly in English?
1,000.50
1.000,50
1.000.50
1,000,50
Which amount is formatted correctly in English?
€ 30.54
€30,54
€30.54
Turn this closed punctuation into open punctuation:
Dear Mr. Abraham,
Nice to know
How to read aloud...
e.g. (to add an example)
for example, for instance, ee-gee
i.e. (to introduce an explanation, a definition)
namely, that is, that is to say, eye-ee
zero, nought, oh, nil, love?
A billion (10^9) is not equal to a biljoen in Dutch (10^12)
10^9 = een miljard in Dutch
100, 1000 > don't forget the 'one'...
Today
Pre-teaching: indirect speech
Adjectives or adverbs
Accuracy in English II: punctuation
Informal business conversations
Writing: final version
Feedback & reflections
'Informal' business encounters
Examples?
How to approach people at a business event
GENERAL TIPS
Wear your name tag on your right and carry purses and briefcases on your left.
Give a firm handshake.
Dress appropriately.
How to approach people at a business event
STARTING A CONVERSATION AND INTRODUCING YOURSELF
Switch from guest to host behavior. Greet people who appear to be alone and introduce people you know or have met to each other.
Prepare an abstract to introduce yourself. Tell the person something relevant or interesting about yourself.
Identify commonalities and use them as a basis for conversation.
Use different introductions for different functions.
Business: What you do
Social: How you are connected with the gathering
Treat everyone as you would like to be treated.
Your elevator pitch
Check out the video: https://youtu.be/kDwyE0ydjNM - write down useful tips and tricks.
Next, work on your own 'elevator pitch'. Make a short video (one take) of your pitch. It's practice, it shouldn't be perfect.
Who's in for an extra round?
How to approach people at a business event
NETWORKING WHILE EATING
Food is secondary! Your focus should be on having good conversations.
Never talk with food in your mouth or chew with your mouth open.
Select easy foods to eat— avoid sticky foods and messy sauces.
If you are at a standing reception, you should either have a drink or a plate—not both!
Hold the cup in your left hand, leaving your right hand free to greet people.
How to approach a group at a business event
ENTERING A GROUP CONVERSATION
If you are on the outside:
If the conversation appears personal or intense, find a different group;
Look for a physical gap, stand nearby and make eye contact;
After you have been acknowledged, join the conversation;
Listen to the conversation and find a way to contribute—don’t dominate.
If you are in a group:
Help others join the conversation;
Make eye contact and move over to allow space for him/her to join the group;
During a lull in the conversation, introduce yourself and others to the new person.
How to approach a specific person at a business event
If attending a conference or event, there may be specific people you would like to connect with (in order to advance your career).
Before the event, prepare two or three brief talking points to prepare for these connections.
If possible, find out about the person you want to talk with before you actually talk to them. This can help you find comfortable ways to begin a conversation, such as, "I was looking at the chemistry website and saw some of the interesting work your lab is doing. How did you get involved with that research?”
Offer a genuine compliment, such as, “I really enjoyed your presentation. Can you tell me more about your research?”
Do not be shy! Actively seek out the people with whom you want to connect.
Be curious and courteous, ask questions, and always listen.
How to keep the conversation flowing?
What counts as good small talk?
1) Brainstorm with a partner. Write down your ideas into 2 categories: dos and don'ts.
2) Read the text. Add new input from the text to your brainstorm.
3) Which of the following topics are suitable in a business context? How can you slightly alter them? (see: next slide)
How to keep the conversation flowing?
Small Talk Topic Suggestions:
Mutual friends: "How do you know [the host]?"
Movies: "Did you see [recent movie name]?"
Music: "What have you been listening to recently?"
Travel: "Have you done any traveling recently?" or "Do you have any big trips coming up?"
Background: "Did you grow up around here?"
The food: "These tacos are incredible. Are there any Mexican restaurants here that you love? What are your other go-to places?"
The weekend: "Do you have any fun weekend plans?"
Style: "I love your [shirt/shoes/necklace/etc.]"
Holidays: "Do you have any plans for [upcoming holiday]?"
Books: "Are you reading anything right now?"
Animals: "Do you have any pets?"
News: "Did you hear about [recent popular news story]?
How to keep the conversation flowing?
What counts as good small talk?
1) Brainstorm with a partner. Write down your ideas into 2 categories: dos and don'ts.
2) Read the text. Add new input from the text to your brainstorm.
3) Which of the following topics are suitable in a business context? How can you slightly alter them?
4) General topics to avoid?
politics, religion, controversial current events, medical issues, money, ...
cultural differences (find out more)
How to exit the conversation
EXITING A CONVERSATION
Avoid the comfort of talking exclusively with people you already know. Don’t spend more than 10 minutes with any single person.
When exiting—smile, make eye contact, and say something positive in closing; shake hands.
Good moments for you to exit are when others enter a conversation or when you introduce someone else into the conversation.
Don’t feel the need to justify your exit—the point of the event is to talk to multiple people.
Possible phrases for exiting include:
“I’ve enjoyed talking with you.”
“Thanks for talking with me—I hope we can talk more later.”
“I’ve enjoyed talking with you, but I don’t want to take up any more of your time.”
“Is it alright if I contact you in the future? And if I can be of help to you, please let me know.”
After the conversation
FOLLOWING UP
When you get home, jot down a few notes about your new contacts, including date and where you met, using the back of their business cards if available.
Follow up with new contacts promptly.
Maintain contact with people in your network.
Welcome to...
Howest Horizons: travel networking event
Howest Agency Jam: creative minds meet
Read your role card.
Step outside the classroom.
Pick up your badge at the registration desk.
Start networking while completing your missions.
Learnings?
Today
Pre-teaching: indirect speech
Adjectives or adverbs
Accuracy in English II: punctuation
Informal business conversations
Writing: final version
Feedback & reflections
Today
Pre-teaching: indirect speech
Adjectives or adverbs
Punctuation
Informal business conversations
Writing: final version
Feedback & reflections + progress test
