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Answer The following questions.

What Features of Mexico’s business culture is Joanna having difficulties dealing With?

She does not have a sufficient command od Spanish, so she Cannot answer questions about her country.

She is not used to having business breakfasts, and lunches Seem to go on too long.

She thinks that

NOUNS:

VERBS:

• THE CAUSATIVE (HAVE SOMETHING DONE)

Utilitzem un verb causatiu quan volem parlar d'alguna cosa que algú altre ha fet per nosaltres o per una altra persona.

Structure: Subject + have / get + object + past participle

Examples:

The students get their essays checked. (present)

I'll get my hair cut next week. (future)

He got his washing machine fixed. (past)

EXPRESSIONS:

GRAMMAR-TRANSLATION METHOD:

• Classical method
• No use of the L2 (target language) in class
• Long lists of vocabulary
• Reading and writing
• No listening and speaking
• Grammar and syntax very important
• Grammar taught deductively

DIRECT METHOD:

• Use of realia, pictures or pantomime
• No translation
• Students speak in the target language
• The SYLLABUS used in the Direct Method is based upon situations or topics
• Grammar taught inductively
• Students practice vocabulary by using new words in complete sentences
• Language is primarily spoken, not written
• Self-correct
• Teacher and students are more like partners

AUDIO-LINGUAL METHOD:

• Oral based approach
• Based on behavioural psychology
• Imitation and repetition
• DRILLS
• Oral work (reading and written work)
• LAWS: Law of contiguity, Law of exercise,

AMAZON

*Unique Customer *empathetic employee *help w/little thing *maintain trust and connections

APPLE

*Aproach Warm welcome *Probe polite understanding *Present solution *Listen to concerns *End with advice and invitation

DISNEY

*Employye Out of comfort zone *10% product 90% service *attitude skills *empathy Creativity

NORDSTROM

*return policy *focus on detail *vision attitude *personal help

4 SEASONS

*Care for Guests *eye contact smile *reward employee *unfergatable experience

ZAPPOS

*exceed Expectations *100% return policy *call center *passionate employees

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Job Application Email Examples

Civil Engineer Application

Dear Sir or Madam,

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Unit 7: Simple Tenses

Topic Vocabulary

• All-boys school: School for boys
• All-girls school: School for girls
• Cheat: To cheat on a test
• Compulsory: Obligatory
• Fail: To fail a test
• Grade: Level
• Mark: Score
• Mixed school: Co-educational school

Perfect Tenses

Degrees

Degree

A degree is a grant given by a school or college, signifying that the beneficiary has successfully completed a course of study.

Doctorate

A doctorate degree is the highest level of academic degree. You can earn a doctorate in almost any subject area. Typically, a doctorate degree takes four years to complete after a bachelor's degree. You can complete it in three years if you already hold a master's degree, with additional full-time study.

Master's Degree

A master's degree is an academic qualification granted at the postgraduate level to individuals who have successfully undergone study demonstrating a high level of expertise in a specific field of study or area of professional practice.

Honours Degree

Most commonly, it is an award given... Continue reading "Understanding Academic Degrees and Education Terminology" »

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