English 3 - Lesson 7
English 3 - Lesson 7
Lesson duration is: 240 minItems in this lesson
English 3 - Lesson 7
Today
Pre-teaching: passives
Throwback time: prepositions
Mock networking event
Using complex sentences: relative clauses
Writing with cultural differences in mind
Study field differentiation: RC
After class: feedback & reflections + progress test
Pre-teaching: the passive
Which sentence is active?
The chef cooked dinner.
Dinner was cooked by the chef.
Which sentence is passive?
The project has been completed by her.
She has completed the project.
Choose the active voice.
The problem can be solved.
He can solve the problem.
Pre-teaching: the passive
Make passive: "The teacher graded the exams."
Make passive: "They will publish the grades next week."
Make passive: "The team was decorating the venue for the gala when the fire alarm sounded.."
Pre-teaching: advanced forms (impersonal passives)
Translate: men verwacht dat de campus zal uitbreiden.
Pre-teaching: advanced forms (personal passives)
Translate: er was een sterke geur van koffie
Translate: er is tot nu toe geen bewijs gevonden
Pre-teaching: passives
Often used in news articles! Cf. exercise in print.
Today
Pre-teaching: passives
Throwback time: prepositions
Using complex sentences: relative clauses
Mock networking event
Writing with cultural differences in mind
Study field differentiation: RC
After class: feedback & reflections + progress test
Prepositions
Confusing combos!
1) Study your confusing set of verb-preposition combinations.
2) Look up why they are confusing.
10' prep time
3) Exercises
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Today
Pre-teaching: passives
Throwback time: prepositions
Using complex sentences: relative clauses
Mock networking event
Writing with cultural differences in mind
Study field differentiation: RC
After class: feedback & reflections + progress test
Your elevator pitch
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: passives
Throwback time: prepositions
Mock networking event
Using complex sentences: relative clauses
Writing with cultural differences in mind
Study field differentiation: RC
After class: feedback & reflections + progress test
RC
Discussion questions!
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Today
Pre-teaching: passives
Throwback time: prepositions
Mock networking event
Using complex sentences: relative clauses
Writing with cultural differences in mind
Study field differentiation: RC
After class: feedback & reflections + progress test
After class: feedback and reflections
General feedback
Step-by-step analysis
Next week: catch-up moment MCS
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