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Structure of the CEFRL

The CEFRL is divided into 9 chapters + 4 annexes. Let's see each of them:

• Chapter 1. Aims and objectives according to what the Council of Europe says. Main objective => Plurilingualism.

• Chapter 2. Approach. Communicative competences. Use of language.

• Chapter 3. Common reference levels

• Chapter 4. Use of language and language user.

• Chapter 5. User competences.

• Chapter 6. Teaching-learning process

• Chapter 7. Tasks and roles involved in the teaching-learning process.

• Chapter 8. Linguistic diversification and curriculum

• Chapter 9. Assessment.

• Annex 1. Development of proficiency descriptors.

• Annex 2. Illustrative descriptors (according to the CEFR levels)

• Annex 3. DIALANG scales and project.

• Annex 4. ALTE 'Can Do' statements.

What are

Sensory Experiences

The Five Senses: Hearing, sight (vista), smell, taste, touch.

Descriptive Words: Blinding (cegador), bright (brillante), crunchy, dark, deafening, faint (suave), fragrant, hard, rich (abundante), rough (áspero), silent, slimy (empalagoso), smooth (suave), soft (blando), spicy, stinky, sweet.

Verbs Related to Senses: Feel (sentir), gaze (mirada), hear, listen, look, savor, see, smell, sniff, stroke (acariciar), swallow, taste, touch, watch.

Adjectives and Cultural Activities

Adjectives: Additional, adventurous, basic, careful, cautious, countless, medical, noisy, original, painful, practical, slimy, stinky, traditional, universal, active, agreeable, different, dominant, insistent, pleasant.

Cultural Activities & Verbs: Come... Continue reading "Sensory Experiences, Actions, and Human Interactions" »

Cover Letter

Dear Mr. Rodriguez,

I am writing to express my interest in the Shop Assistant position at Fotoprix, as advertised.

Relevant Experience

• Waiter, Hotel Front Maritim
• Auxiliary Assistant, Fotoprix
• Cashier, Caprabo

Education

• Upper Vocational Training in Management and Commercial Space (currently pursuing)
• Secondary School Diploma, Xxv Olimpiada
• Middle Training in Commerce

Skills and Qualifications

• Fluent in Spanish and Catalan
• Excellent customer service skills
• Experience in sales and retail operations
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail

Availability

I am available for immediate employment.

Contact Information

Please feel free to contact me at 66666 or [email protected].

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Israel Soria

*During the course we have learned five strategies about teaching English with greater confidence. First, it is essential to create a safe environment. The classroom should be a place where the student feels comfortable.-In this way, it's important a good relationship between the entire educational community. Creating an environment that strengthens the autonomy and overall making the student feel part of a group not only focusing on the academic environment.-The second strategy is dedicated solely to the teachings in terms of reflecting on your own relationship with the English. The teacher has to be realistic about what he knows, keeping in mind that his knowledge is the basis of learning or any group of students.-The next strategy, is not... Continue reading "Teaching English with Confidence: Strategies and Reflections" »

CV

Personal Details

Address / Home Tel. No. / Mobile Number / Email

Profile

An outgoing and professional tourism graduate, with experience in different areas including entertainment and leisure, and food and beverages. Looking to put into practice academic ability and work experience in the entertainment and leisure sector.

Education and Qualifications

2012-present BA in Tourism Management, University of Salamanca

Specializing in entertainment and leisure

Work experience at the Theatre of Salamanca and the Leisure Centre in Madrid.

Volunteer Experience

2008-2009 Volunteer, Madrid Visitor Centre

• Giving local information to visitors
• Booking tickets and accommodation
• Assisting tour guides and interpreting on excursions

Additional Information

IT: Word, Excel,... Continue reading "Tourism Graduate CV - Experienced in Entertainment & Leisure" »

UNIT 12. DIFFERENCES BETWEEN L1 AND L2 LEARNING

L1 → first language

L2 → second language

KEY CONCEPTS 

Essential Study Skills

Skills Highlighted by Dr. Wagner

• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

• Collaboration and Influential Leadership

• Information Access and Analysis

• Effective Oral and Written Communication

• Agility and Adaptability

• Imagination and Curiosity

• Initiative and Entrepreneurialism

Understanding Arguments

Key Concepts

• Assumption:

  An unstated reason crucial to the conclusion's validity.

• Inconsistency:

  A contradiction within the reasoning.

Expertise and Sources

• Expertise:

  Experience, skills, and qualifications in a specific field.

• Primary Source:

  Original, unaltered source from the time of an event.

• Secondary Source:

  Uses or adapts information from primary sources.

Annotated Bibliography Criteria

• Citation
• Introduction and Source Type
• Aims and Research

Essential English Vocabulary

Leisure Activities & General Terms

• Ballet classes: clases de ballet
• Doing sport: fent esport
• Free time: temps lliure
• Go out: sortir
• Good at: bo en
• Graffiti artist: graffiter
• Learning to play: aprenent a tocar
• Play: jugar
• Spending time with my friends: passar temps amb els meus amics
• Spray paint: pintura en aerosol
• Chatting: xatejar
• Cooking: cuinar
• Doing crossword puzzles: fer encreuats
• Doing photography: fer fotos
• Drawing: dibuixar
• Hiking: senderisme
• Painting: pintar
• Playing cards: jugar cartes
• Playing chess: jugar escacs
• Playing ice hockey: jugar a hoquei sobre gel
• Playing table football: jugar a futbolí
• Surfing the Net: navegar per la xarxa
• Match: relacionar
• Point out: assenyalar
• Remove: treure
• Involved: implicats
• Doubt: dubte
• Catch:

Unit 15: Approaches to Language Teaching

What Is an Approach to Language Teaching?

Our view of language and how language learning takes place influences our teaching approach. For example, one view might consider language as a set of grammar rules, learned through study and translation. Another approach might emphasize communication, focusing on fluency through interactive activities.

Comparing Approaches

Synopsis

Sam Sylvester, a dedicated teacher at Hawkwood School, strives to instill ambition in his students and inspire them to achieve great things. He decides to train them for a sports competition against the affluent students of Greycoats. The great adventure begins here.

Key Vocabulary

• Team: A group of people who play a sport or game together against another group.
• Race: A competition to see who can run, ride, or drive the fastest.
• Course: The ground where a race is run.
• Competition: A game or sport that people try to win.
• Mare: A female horse.
• Recording: The process of storing sounds or images.
• Shed: A small building used for storage.
• Knackers: People who buy and sell old horses.
• Score: The number of points in a game or test.
• Slide: To move smoothly