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1 Language Learning for Busy People These documents are private and confidential. Please do not distribute.. Intermediate: Writing a Resume

2 These documents are private and confidential. Please do not distribute. Intermediate ----- Writing a Resume Warm up Discussion: Did you submit a resume to get your current job? Are resumes common in your country? How do resumes in your country differ from the one in the dialogue?

3 These documents are private and confidential. Please do not distribute. 1) Read the dialogue with each other, line by line. Switch roles after the first run. Pay attention to pronunciation, receive feedback and help when needed. Dialogue

4 These documents are private and confidential. Please do not distribute. Key Vocabulary: Matching Cover Letter Outline Resume Succinct Chronological Format Background Arranged in order of time. Your origin, education, or experience. A brief, general account or presentation. Short and to-the-point. A letter explaining why you are the best candidate for a job opening. A document that tells about your education and work experience. The organization or layout of a publication.

5 These documents are private and confidential. Please do not distribute. Key Vocabulary: Fill in the Blank Cover Letter Outline Resume Succinct Chronological Format Background You have too many details. Try to be more _________. I see you have a strong __________ in journalism. I think you are strong candidate for the position. A __________ should be tailored to each individual employer. Work histories should be in reverse _________ order. That is, with the most recent first. _______ you resume so that all the margins are the same. This is a good ________ or template for a resume. You don’t need to include your GPA (grade point average) on your _________.

6 These documents are private and confidential. Please do not distribute. Grammar Review: Polite Requests We can use the phrase would you mind to make a polite request. Instead of saying, “Please don’t smoke.” You can say, “Would you mind not smoking.” The formula for this type of request is: Would you mind + gerund For a negative request, or to ask someone not to do something, the formula is Would you mind + not+ gerund What could you say in each of these situations?

7 These documents are private and confidential. Please do not distribute. Grammar Review: Polite Requests (These are some possible answers.) Would you mind not smoking here? Would you mind letting someone else sit down? Would you mind pulling your seat forward, please? Would you mind not not wasting water? Would you mind deciding what to order?

8 These documents are private and confidential. Please do not distribute. The End --- Review * For homework, you can do the ‘Exercise’ part of today’s lesson. You should complete it and submit it online. You will see an automatic score. * Try to listen to the dialogue again and see if your understanding has improved. * Remember, you can save different vocabulary terms in the app or online and review them as flashcards. * The next lesson is____________.


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