Periode 4-les 1-7-RETAIL

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 1

Engels periode 4 retail

Branche- product- en dienstkennis (verdiepen in de branche, trends, assortiment van leerbedrijf)

Examen schrijven A2

Lesson 1: Building Blocks A2

1.3 writing 

Why am I writing? 

Entertain, inform, instruct.

Who will read this? 

• informal: contractions, abbreviations, emojis, hi/hey, bye/see ya/ XOXO/All the best.

• formal: full sentences, no abbreviations, Dear Sir or Madam, Yours sincerely, Yours faithfully (outdated)  Kind regards can be used both formal and informal.

• neutral: facts, information

Lesson 1: Building Blocks A2

1.3 writing 

Signal words

Are used to give structure to a text.

signal words for A2 are: and, but, because, or, so.

signal words for B1 are: moreover, however, due to , on the other hand, therefore

Lesson 1: Building Blocks A2

1.3 writing 

Past simple: Regular verbs

You form the past simple by adding ‘-ed’ after the verb:

I talked to her yesterday.

If a verb ends with ‘-y’, the past simple ends with ‘-ied’:

I tried to call you yesterday.

If the ‘-y’ follows another vowel (a, e, i, o, u), the past simple ends with ‘-ed’:

I stayed at home yesterday.

Past simple: Irregular verbs

‘to be’: ‘was’ and ‘were’ (I was / you were / (s)he was / it was / we were / you were / they were)

‘to have’: ‘had’ (I had / you had / (s)he had / it had / we had / you had / they had)

‘to do’: ‘did’ (I did / you did / (s)he did / it did / we did / you did / they did)

Lesson 1: Building Blocks

1.3 writing 

Exercise 7:

You bought a postcard in Glasgow and you are going to send it to your friend Suzie in England.

aWrite the postcard. Your text should include:

the name and address of the person you are sending it to (Suzie McConnel, Loughborough Rd., London, SW9 7SE)

a greeting

information about where you are

what you did while you were there, using the past simple

three things you liked or disliked about the place

a sign-off

Lesson 1: Building Blocks A2

1.3 writing 

Exercise 16

Study the theme words describing colours, shapes, sizes and materials. You are going to fill in a description of the backpack you’ve lost.

aDescribe the bag and its contents. Your text should include:

at least three things to describe what the bag looks like;

at least three items in the bag.

Use as many details as you can (colours, sizes, shapes, materials).

Lesson 1: Building Blocks A2

1.3 writing 

Exercise 23

Study the expressions for writing a review.

aYou stayed at a hostel during your holiday in Scotland. Describe your experience in a review.

Mention at least:

two things about the location

two things about the rooms

two things about the staff

one thing about the price

You can make up your own information for your review. Write the review.

Lesson 1: Building Blocks A2

1.3 writing 

Exercise 26

Write a social media post about a certain hot spot

Convince your followers that they should go there to

Your post should include:

a description of your visit to .........

a reason why your followers should believe you (think of an example of what you did there

end your post with a good last sentence (funny, or attractive)

Studiewijzer periode 4

Deze les: Building Blocks A2: 1.3 writing 

Deze periode: Examen schrijven A2

Toets Spelling & Grammatica A2

Lesson 1: Building Blocks A2

Writing 1.3 en 2.3; schrijf examen eisen

Samenhang: De kandidaat maakt nog fouten in het aanbrengen van opbouw in de tekst. De kandidaat gebruikt eenvoudige voeg- en verwijswoorden soms correct.

Bereik en beheersing van de woordenschat:De kandidaat toont voldoende woordenschat om alledaagse handelingen uit te voeren en kan een beperkt repertoire hanteren met uit het hoofd geleerde uitdrukkingen. Eenvoudige voorzetselcombinaties zijn soms correct.

Grammaticale correctheid:De woordvolgorde is correct bij eenvoudige hoofdzinnen. De kandidaat gebruikt zo nu en dan bijzinnen. De werkwoordsvormen zijn meestal correct bij eenvoudige werkwoorden. De werkwoordstijden zijn soms correct. Verbuiging van naamwoorden wordt soms correct toegepast. De kandidaat gebruikt lidwoorden meestal correct.

Spelling, interpunctie en lay-out:De kandidaat kan korte woorden fonetisch redelijk correct schrijven. Hij gebruikt eenvoudige leestekens en hoofdletters redelijk correct. Lay-out hoeft nog niet te worden toegepast.

Afstemming taalgebruik op doel en publiek

De kandidaat legt zeer korte sociale contacten door gebruik te maken van alledaagse beleefdheidsvormen.

Lesson 2: Building Blocks A2

Writing 2.3

At the end of this lesson you can:

• centre your text around a topic or message.
  
• introduce the topic of your text.
  
• write emails and letters.
  
• write notes and fill in forms.
  
• write creatively.
  
• deal with using words you don’t know.

Lesson 2

Building Blocks A2: Unit 2

Food: What's the idea?

Time: a.m. and p.m.

Time can be measured using the 12-hour clock or the 24-hour clock. Many English-speaking countries use the 12-hour clock. The 12-hour clock uses ‘a.m.’ and ‘p.m.’ to indicate the difference between morning and afternoon:

‘a.m.’ means ‘before midday’: 8 o’clock in the morning is expressed as 8 a.m.

‘p.m.’ means ‘after midday’; 3 o’clock in the afternoon is expressed as 3 p.m.

The 24-hour clock does not use ‘a.m.’ or ‘p.m.’:

1 a.m. is 01.00

4.10 a.m. is 04.10

6.10 p.m. is 18.10

9.45 p.m. is 21.45

Lesson 2: Building Blocks A2

Writing 2.3

Strategy Synonyms

A synonym is a word that has the same (or almost the same) meaning as another word. For example, a synonym for ‘small’ is ‘little’. Words often have many different synonyms.

• When you don’t know the specific word you want to use, but you do know a synonym which means more or less the same, you can use the synonym. 

• Also, when you are writing and you use the same word many times, it can make your writing a bit boring. When you use synonyms you can improve how you communicate your ideas.

Lesson 2: Building Blocks A2

Writing 2.3

Strategy Writing frame

Writing frame:

1. reason: Why am I writing?

2. reader(s): Who am I writing this text for?

3. topic: What is the topic of my text?

4. information: Which information do I need to give?

5. message or idea: What do I want to say about the topic?

After you have finished your writing frame, you can decide how you want to organise your ideas. For example, in some texts you may want to start with the reason you’re writing. (‘I’m writing this post to tell you about my favourite Dutch snack.’) In other texts you may want to begin with your message about the topic. (‘You should try Dutch snacks.')

Lesson 2: Building Blocks A2

Writing 2.3

Grammar Imperative- GEBIEDENDE WIJS

1. If you want to give someone instructions, directions or commands, you can use the imperative.
2. To make the imperative, use the infinitive (hele werkwoord) of the verb without to.
   
3. To make a negative imperative, you put ‘Don’t’ or ‘Do not’ before the verb:

For example:

Come here! Slice the carrots. Add 100 grams of flour.

Don’t open the fridge, please. Do not enter.

Lesson 2: Building Blocks A2

Writing 2.3

Exercise 27

You’re going to answer Nigel’s email. Fill in the writing frame before you start to write.

reason - readers-topic- information-message or idea

Use a correct opening. 

Answer Nigel’s questions.

Write a shopping list. You can make up the amounts you actually need. Write a step-by-step recipe. 

Make the recipe as complete and as clear as possible, because Nigel can’t see any pictures of the recipe. Include a recommendation for a side dish.

Use a correct ending.

Lesson 2: Building Blocks A2

Writing 2.3

Exercise 17

You’re going to write a blog post about a typically Dutch dish or snack. It can be anything you like (or don’t like). Think of oliebollen, kapsalon, bitterballen, poffertjes, or hutspot. 

You also advise your readers (not) to try it.

Lesson 3: Building Blocks A2

Writing 3.3

Lesson 3: Building Blocks A2

Writing 3.3

Lesson 3: Building Blocks A2

Writing 1.3, 2.3 & 3.3

Exercise 12

You would like to become a volunteer at the Olympic Games, but you still have a few questions.

Write an email to the organisation. 

Your email should include:

• a formal greeting;
  
• an introduction (explain why you are writing);
  
• at least two questions (think about the dates and location of training sessions, accommodation, signing up with someone else, needing a driving licence);
  
• a closing sentence;
  
• a formal sign-off.

Maken Building Blocks A2

Writing 1.3, 2.3 en 3.3; 

Schrijf examen eisen

Samenhang: De kandidaat maakt nog fouten in het aanbrengen van opbouw in de tekst. De kandidaat gebruikt eenvoudige voeg- en verwijswoorden soms correct.

Bereik en beheersing van de woordenschat:De kandidaat toont voldoende woordenschat om alledaagse handelingen uit te voeren en kan een beperkt repertoire hanteren met uit het hoofd geleerde uitdrukkingen. Eenvoudige voorzetselcombinaties zijn soms correct.

Grammaticale correctheid:De woordvolgorde is correct bij eenvoudige hoofdzinnen. De kandidaat gebruikt zo nu en dan bijzinnen. De werkwoordsvormen zijn meestal correct bij eenvoudige werkwoorden. De werkwoordstijden zijn soms correct. Verbuiging van naamwoorden wordt soms correct toegepast. De kandidaat gebruikt lidwoorden meestal correct.

Spelling, interpunctie en lay-out:De kandidaat kan korte woorden fonetisch redelijk correct schrijven. Hij gebruikt eenvoudige leestekens en hoofdletters redelijk correct. Lay-out hoeft nog niet te worden toegepast.

Afstemming taalgebruik op doel en publiek

De kandidaat legt zeer korte sociale contacten door gebruik te maken van alledaagse beleefdheidsvormen.

Lesson 4: Building Blocks A2

Writing 4.3

Lesson 4: Building Blocks A2

Writing 4.3

Dear Sir/Madam,

I have a complaint about my order. I bought a coat (the Jamie Long Raincoat) from your website. It just arrived, and it’s as beautiful in real life as it looked in the picture. 

I’m really happy with how the coat looks and fits, but there’s one really big problem. The zip is broken. I’m really disappointed about this. I was looking forward to wearing it this autumn. 

However, I can’t wear the coat in the rain if I can’t zip the coat up. Can you please send me a new one?

Building Blocks A2: Writing 1.3  2.3  3.3  4.3

You are going to write an email with a complaint to the customer service of a webshop. Write your email and include the following information:

1. your personal experience from visiting the website to receiving the product;
2. your expectations about the product;
   
3. what the product was like in reality. Explain how the product looks, feels, fits, etc.;
   
4. explain your opinion of a comparison between your expectation and the reality;
   
5. ask a question or offer some advice.
6. Use a correct greeting, ending and sign-off. 

Writing reviews can be very helpful. They can tell other people whether a product is worth buying or a website is worth trusting. That’s why it’s helpful to give examples.

 Try to give information about every part of your experience. 

For example:

The product(s) 

Was the quality of the product(s) good or bad?

Did the product(s) look like their pictures?

Did you like the colour, the fabric, the way it fits?

The experience 

Was it easy to find what you wanted on the website? Was it easy to order the clothes?

How long did it take for the clothes to be delivered?

If you had contact with customer service: how did that go?

Your recommendation

Overall, were you happy with the product(s) and the experience? What do you think the shop could do to improve?

Maken: Building Blocks A2: Writing 1.3, 2.3, 3.3 en 4.3.

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Schrijf examen eisen

Samenhang: De kandidaat maakt nog fouten in het aanbrengen van opbouw in de tekst. De kandidaat gebruikt eenvoudige voeg- en verwijswoorden soms correct.

Bereik en beheersing van de woordenschat:De kandidaat toont voldoende woordenschat om alledaagse handelingen uit te voeren en kan een beperkt repertoire hanteren met uit het hoofd geleerde uitdrukkingen. Eenvoudige voorzetselcombinaties zijn soms correct.

Grammaticale correctheid:De woordvolgorde is correct bij eenvoudige hoofdzinnen. De kandidaat gebruikt zo nu en dan bijzinnen. De werkwoordsvormen zijn meestal correct bij eenvoudige werkwoorden. De werkwoordstijden zijn soms correct. Verbuiging van naamwoorden wordt soms correct toegepast. De kandidaat gebruikt lidwoorden meestal correct.

Spelling, interpunctie en lay-out:De kandidaat kan korte woorden fonetisch redelijk correct schrijven. Hij gebruikt eenvoudige leestekens en hoofdletters redelijk correct. Lay-out hoeft nog niet te worden toegepast.

Afstemming taalgebruik op doel en publiek

De kandidaat legt zeer korte sociale contacten door gebruik te maken van alledaagse beleefdheidsvormen.