Notes, summaries, assignments, exams, and problems for Teaching & Education

In my opinion, tree diagrams are useful for language teaching because they're a simple, clear, and uncomplicated way of representing a group of languages related through descent from a common ancestor. On a didactic level, tree diagrams are used to illustrate the analysis of surface structures and in grammar teaching. Tree diagrams can be useful and clear to illustrate the linguistic components. Chomsky is one of the most influential linguists of the 20^th century. He and all generativists perceive language as an innate ability. Humans are born with a set of rules in our head that generativists refer to as Universal Grammar. In addition, Chomsky's standards theory includes 4 main components: the base component which produces or generates basic

The CV

A CV is an opportunity to show an employer why you're an ideal candidate for the job. In this, you can show your relevant skills, experience, achievements, and potential.

Good CV

• All about me
• Need to convince
• Good impression
• Include your skills
• Stand out from the others
• Good grammar, spelling, etc.

Do

• Use a standard font size
• Include relevant and recent work experience
• Skills and achievements with evidence
• Keep it short
• Use positive action verbs
• Include career aspirations
• Be honest but positive
• Have someone check it

Don't

• Leave gaps in employment
• Lie
• Include irrelevant info

Bad CV

• Not in order
• Not good vocab
• Informal
• Not the best interests
• Not good experience

Possible Contents of a CV

• Personal details
• Personal career/profile
• Other headings, summary, achievements
• Education
• Work

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

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,

The Nazis used a number of methods to take advantage of the economic and political problems of the Weimar Republic. They focused on: the appeal of Hitler, the activities of the SA, skillful use of propaganda. During election campaigns in 1930-32, the Nazis presented Hitler as the strong leader that Germany needed and was looking for. In posters, his appearance was changed and he was shown to have almost superhuman strength. When making speeches, for example at Nazi rallies, Hitler developed a powerful and convincing personal style. He said he was Germany's last hope and he promised a better future. These messages were very popular with people who were desperate to see Germany become strong again. Hitler made sure his messages would appeal to... Continue reading "Rise of the Nazis in Weimar Germany: Methods and Impact" »

English-Spanish Vocabulary Lists

Unit 1: Travel and Nature

• Accommodation
• Achieve: conseguir
• Awareness: conciencia
• Bee: abeja
• Bored
• Break the ice
• Colorful: colorido
• Crowded: lleno de gente
• Desert
• Deserted
• Eel: anguila
• Encounter: encuentro
• Excited
• Exotic
• Face
• Fence: valla
• Flat: llano
• Foreign: extranjero
• Get off: bajarse
• Get up
• Give up: darse por vencido
• Go abroad
• Goal: objetivo
• Guide
• Guided tour
• Hiking
• Hilly
• Hire: contratar
• Hostile
• Impressive
• Isolated: aislado
• Journey
• Landmark: punto de referencia
• Lively: animado
• Local
• Make reservation
• Mountain
• Noisy
• Peaceful
• Rafting
• Rappelling
• Remote
• River
• Rocky
• Route
• Run out of
• Rural
• Sandy
• Scenery: paisaje
• Set off: salir
• Show up
• Steep
• Take off
• Tired
• Travel arrangements
• Turn back
• Unpredictable
• Urban
• Warn
• Watch out: tener cuidado

Unit 2: Accidents and Survival

• Accident
• Alive:

Job Application Email Examples

Civil Engineer Application

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing to you to apply for the position of Civil Engineer advertised in November's issue of Concrete International. As you can see from my resume, I have been working for three different companies in the past, two of them were North American firms. I have known that your company is now offering entry-level positions in Europe, and I would have no problem relocating, since at the moment, no personal circumstances would prevent me from doing so.

I strongly believe that my experience, though not extensive, could prove beneficial, just as the know-how I could get from this cooperation. Please find enclosed my resume, and do not hesitate to contact me at the phone numbers... Continue reading "Job Application Email Templates and Writing Tips" »

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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