Notes, summaries, assignments, exams, and problems for Vocational training

Sort by
Subject
Level

International Trade and Business Communication Glossary

Classified in Law & Jurisprudence

Written on in English with a size of 2.27 KB

International Trade Glossary

Shipping and Logistics

Cargo
Port of Discharge
Port of Origin
Compete
Consignee
Quote
Contact
Rates
Container Terminal
Reliable
Free of Charge
Shipper
Free of Damage
Unload
Freight Container
Vessel
Guarantee
Volume
Load
Worldwide
Loss
Advantage
Profit
Buyer
Requirements
Ensure
Resale
Export
Risk
Follow-up
Run a Business
Foreign
Secure Transactions
Import
Shipping Arrangements
Investment
Sourcing
Manage Risk
Start a Business
Manufacturer
Supplier
Minimize Costs
Trade
Negotiations
Trust
Delay
Less than Container Load (LCL)
Disadvantage
Middleman
Distrust
On Board
Exclusive Basis
Profit Margin
Foot
Risky
Full Container Load (FCL)
Unreliable
Insecure
Wholesale

Business Telephone Etiquette

Announce
Out of the Office
Ask for Permission
Pleasant
Avoid
Professionally
Call Someone Back
Put
... Continue reading "International Trade and Business Communication Glossary" »

Phrasal Verbs, Vocabulary, and Grammar Rules

Classified in English

Written on in English with a size of 3.47 KB

Phrasal Verbs

FROM: happening. Wait FOR. Apply FOR a job. Run AWAY from home. Give UP smoking. Get ON with your sister. Break UP with your friend. Put ON weight. Figure OUT a solution. Come DOWN with a cold. Succeed IN math. Argue WITH a friend. Drop OUT of school. Speak UP at a meeting. Based ON a novel. Get AROUND by bus.

Vocabulary

Strenuous: cansat. Proper: correcte. Holy place: lloc tancat. Path: camí. Treacherous: traicionero. Shine: brilliant (glow). Sacred: santo. Protect: protegir. Very pleased: emocionant. Damage: daño. Be worth: valer la pena.

Owner: propietario. Path: camí. Refuse: desperdicios. Surrounding: rodeándola. Request: solicitud. Proper: apropiado. Stay behind: quedarse atras. Treacherous: traicionero. Come back: vuelve.... Continue reading "Phrasal Verbs, Vocabulary, and Grammar Rules" »

Selecting and Using Stories for Language Teaching

Classified in Language

Written on in English with a size of 1.58 KB

Quality in Stories

How Do We Assess a Story's Value?

If a story captivates children, it can be a powerful language teaching tool. While enjoyment is key, not all good stories align with teaching objectives.

Choosing a New Story

  • Values and Attitudes: Ensure appropriateness for students.
  • Structure: Prototypical story structures enhance understanding.
  • Dialogue/Narrative: Narratives offer grammar patterns; dialogue aids conversational skills.
  • Language Use: Vocabulary repetition is beneficial. Use stories with familiar or new vocabulary.

New Language Considerations

  • Previously learned language for recycling.
  • New language for active processing.
  • Optional new language based on interest.

Reading Tips

  • Select stories based on quality and children's interest.
  • Pre-teach
... Continue reading "Selecting and Using Stories for Language Teaching" »

The Glorious Revolution: William of Orange vs. James II

Classified in History

Written on in English with a size of 2.77 KB

The Inevitable Clash: Seeds of the Glorious Revolution

Taking the risk to go against the king until they know there are possibilities of winning. Putting all of this together, the number of supporters of William of Orange seems to be twice as big as the one of James' supporters (line 28). Moreover, the Immortal Seven dare to say that the current King's army is internally divided, many soldiers being only there for survival, but discontent with the actions of the king as well. This way, in case of a war, the troops of William would also have the support of a part of James' army, a "great number of deserters" would join (line 35).

Religious Tensions and the "Popish" Aversion

The text speaks of an "aversion to the popish religion" (line 34) referring... Continue reading "The Glorious Revolution: William of Orange vs. James II" »

Memorable Night at the Morro of Arica: Fireworks and Warm Weather

Classified in Spanish

Written on in English with a size of 1.06 KB

When was it?

My memorable night was the last day of December 2018.

Where were you?

I was in the north of Chile.

Who were you with?

I was with my girlfriend and her family.

What did you wear?

I was wearing blue jeans and a shirt.

Where did you go?

I went to the Morro of Arica.

What did you do?

I watched the fireworks at midnight.

What was the weather like?

The weather was very warm at night.

What time did you get home?

I got home at 04:00 AM.

Why was it a memorable night?

It was a memorable night because I saw the fireworks at the Morro of Arica.

English Comparative and Superlative Adjectives

Classified in English

Written on in English with a size of 10.1 KB

Comparative and Superlative Adjectives

ADJECTIVE

COMPARATIVE

SUPERLATIVE


cold

colder

The coldest

Add -est

high

higher

The highest

big

bigger

The biggest

Double consonant.

Add -est

hot

hotter

The hottest

dri

drier

The driest

> -iest

sunny

sunnier

The sunniest

dangerous

More dangerous

The most dangerous

The most + adjective

good

better

The best


irregular

bad

worse

The worst

far

further

The furthest


I



have

You

We

They

He/she

han

It

ADJECTIVE

ADVERB


slow

slowly



+ -ly

quick

quickly

bad

badly

careful

carefully

healthy

healthily

Consonant +y -ily

easy

easily

possible

possibly

le -ly

good

well


irregular

fast

fast

hard

hard

TO BE


I

am

You

are

He


is

She

It

We


are

You

They


  • Our house is the smallest house in the street. (big)

  • For me. Saturday is better day of the week. (good)

  • My bedroom is the smallest room in our house. (small)

  • July is

... Continue reading "English Comparative and Superlative Adjectives" »

Divided attention

Classified in Philosophy and ethics

Written on in English with a size of 1.01 KB

I am writing in response to your recent complaint regarding ____.  || Please acceppt my sincere apologise for any inconvenience or frustation caused. Your satisfaction is incredible important to us and we appreciate your feedback. || We have identified the root cause of the problem and we are taking the necessary steps to resolve it. || PROBLEMA || If you have any further concerns or require additional information, please don't hesitate to contact our customer service || Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to resolving this issue to your satisfaction. || Sincerely,

Is there juristification for any business to be excused and ethical responsibility

Classified in Teaching & Education

Written on in English with a size of 1.94 KB

Here......There, This......That, these.....Those, now.......Then, next week......The following Week, today.......That day, tonight.......That night, tomorrow.......The Following day, yesterday......The day before, last week.......The week before.


Vocabulary: PR involves building good relationships with all the stakeholders in an Organisation. The best PR strategies are based on effective relationship Marketing. In Asia there is a long tradition of this kind of approach to business, but it is important to develop transparency and integrity. This means Not only openness, but also accountability, which means taking responsibility For decisions. A further dimension to effective PR is a commitment to ethical Standards, which includes a continual... Continue reading "Is there juristification for any business to be excused and ethical responsibility" »

Climax of the canterville ghost

Classified in English

Written on in English with a size of 1.13 KB

The Canterville Ghost; Oscar Wild was born in 1854 in Dublin and died in 1900 in France. He was an Irish writer and poet. His most important works are the novel The Picture of Dorian Gray and the comedy The importance of Being Earnes. When A family from the United States buys Canterville chase they are told It is haunted by a horrible spirit but this does not deter them. Nothing the ghost does scares the family and he becomes the presset. The daughter pities him and offers her help in trying get him Released from haunting. She success in her mission ande the Canterville Ghost disappears his skeleton being

English Grammar and Conversation Practice: Solemne 1 Review

Classified in English

Written on in English with a size of 3.65 KB

Solemne 1 Review

Grammar Exercises

Exercise 1: Verb Tenses

1) I am going to fly - I have travelled – I went – I usually visit – I didn’t have – I am saving – I didn’t take – are going

Exercise 2: Verb Tenses and Negatives

2) I haven’t finished – Peter didn’t send – but I always do – Today don't be - Charles isn’t coming – he isn’t working

Exercise 3: Making Suggestions

3) Why don’t we move some tables outside?

- Let's go to see a film at the cinema.

- What about moving some tables outside?

- You have to take some suncream because of the sun.

- He might be her brother, but...

- No, I don’t have to take cash because...

Exercise 4: Making Suggestions - Study Together

4) Let's study together on Friday (I'm not afraid).

What

... Continue reading "English Grammar and Conversation Practice: Solemne 1 Review" »