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Download onto your phone or tablet and listen carefully. ]]> sbook_plugins/wordlist_generated_from_xml_clog_sbook_for_sbook_session.inc sbook_plugins/payment_history_generated_from_xml_clog_sbook.inc A.Vorobyova 40817810001006646814 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/learnapidoc - this is how it looks like for people who pay. https://idratherbewriting.com/learnapidoc/docapis_introtoapis.html - this is how it can look in your web site https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyona-vorobyova-581001259/ ~ 2018 6.5 IELTS 20240814-1 active Вечер стихи Пушкина - tutti By the end of this session you will have studied visual

]]> 1 Стихотворения active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Мася Саша Сказка о Царе Салтане → выберите не более 2 ответов о троянской войне об охоте о матери и сыне о путешествие о морских животных о матери и сыне о путешествие Марина и Фёдор Нравоучительные четверостишия: Мстительность, Лебедь и гусь → выберите не более 3 ответов о прощении о природе о глупости о местио чистоте о прощении о чистоте Аркадий Зима, крестьянин торжествуя → выберите не более 2 ответов о снеге о грусти о жизни крестьян о веселье о снеге о жизни крестьян Марина Осень (Унылая пора, очей очарованье) → выберите не более 2 ответов о лете о природе о тоске о грязи о запахе о насекомых о природе о грязи Аглая Чем чаще празднует лицей → выберите не более 2 ответов о смерти об образовании о дружбе о верности об образовании о дружбе Даша Отрывок из письма Вульфу → выберите не более 2 ответов о дружбе о пьянстве о любви о дружбе о пьянстве Ульяна Сцена из Фауста → выберите не более 2 ответов о скуке о нечистой силе о таинственном о смерти о жизни о скуке о нечистой силе Ваня В Вакхальная песня → выберите не более 2 ответов об украшениях о девах о мудрости о заре о солнце о грусти о мудрости о солнце Елена Викторовна Ночной зефир → выберите ответы о реке о другой стране о женщине о ветре об одежде о луне о музыкальным инструменте о жадности о реке о другой стране о женщине о ветре об одежде о луне о музыкальным инструменте Елена 1 pix/icons8-lecturer-100_white.png Оксана active wip xml_multi_dd_row К морю 43 6 left ]]> 1;2 2;1 visual

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о ненависть к погодным условиям

о проводы зимы

о весне

о будущем

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о доме

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Жил некогда со = Старухой один Старик на= Берегу = синего Моря; ~ Землянка была их Жилищем, там_внутри они тридцать_три Года ютились. \ = Неводом ловил Рыбу = Старик, = Старуха сидела прядя за= Прялкой. Однажды -забросил он свой Невод в= Море /- – однако только Тину вытянула = Сеть на= Берег; снова -забросил он = Невод в= Море /- – однако только Морскую_траву принес = Невод; и в= третий_раз -забросил он = Сеть /- – глядь, тут принесла = Сеть ему одну Рыбку, ~ совсем редкостную Рыбку, ~ золотую. Тут взмолилась = золотая Рыбка и проговорила \ человеческим Голосом: »Отпусти меня, Старик, назад в = Морские_волны, хочу за_это тебе ~ Выкуп заплатить: Как ты’его сам назначишь, хочу я’его заплатить.« Удивление охватило = Старика и Испуг: Тридцать_три Года (по_продолжительности) ловил он Рыб и <не> слышал однако никогда <ни> одну <Рыбу умеющую> говорить. Он отпустил на_свободу = золотую Рыбку, сказал \ ей = ласковые Слова: »Бог будь с тобой, ты золотая Рыбка! <В> твоем Выкупе уж_не нуждаюсь я; ныряй назад в = синеющие Морские_волны и гуляй себе весело на= Просторе!« ]]> Воротился старик ко старухе, Рассказал ей великое чудо. «Я сегодня поймал было рыбку, Золотую рыбку, не простую; По-нашему говорила рыбка, Домой в море синее просилась, Дорогою ценою откупалась: Откупалась чем только пожелаю. Не посмел я взять с нее выкуп; Так пустил ее в синее море». Старика старуха забранила: «Дурачина ты, простофиля! Не умел ты взять выкупа с рыбки! Хоть бы взял ты с нее корыто, Наше-то совсем раскололось». Вот пошел он к синему морю; Видит, — море слегка разыгралось. Стал он кликать золотую рыбку, Приплыла к нему рыбка и спросила: «Чего тебе надобно, старче?» Ей с поклоном старик отвечает: «Смилуйся, государыня рыбка, Разбранила меня моя старуха, Не дает старику мне покою: Надобно ей новое корыто; Наше-то совсем раскололось». Отвечает золотая рыбка: «Не печалься, ступай себе с богом, Будет вам новое корыто». ]]> Воротился старик ко старухе, У старухи новое корыто. Еще пуще старуха бранится: «Дурачина ты, простофиля! Выпросил, дурачина, корыто! В корыте много ль корысти? Воротись, дурачина, ты к рыбке; Поклонись ей, выпроси уж избу». Вот пошел он к синему морю, (Помутилося синее море.) Стал он кликать золотую рыбку, Приплыла к нему рыбка, спросила: «Чего тебе надобно, старче?» Ей старик с поклоном отвечает: «Смилуйся, государыня рыбка! Еще пуще старуха бранится, Не дает старику мне покою: Избу просит сварливая баба». Отвечает золотая рыбка: «Не печалься, ступай себе с богом, Так и быть: изба вам уж будет». ]]> Пошел он ко своей землянке, А землянки нет уж и следа; Перед ним изба со светелкой, С кирпичною, беленою трубою, С дубовыми, тесовыми вороты. Старуха сидит под окошком, На чем свет стоит мужа ругает. «Дурачина ты, прямой простофиля! Выпросил, простофиля, избу! Воротись, поклонися рыбке: Не хочу быть черной крестьянкой, Хочу быть столбовою дворянкой». Пошел старик к синему морю; (Не спокойно синее море.) Стал он кликать золотую рыбку. Приплыла к нему рыбка, спросила: «Чего тебе надобно, старче?» Ей с поклоном старик отвечает: «Смилуйся, государыня рыбка! Пуще прежнего старуха вздурилась, Не дает старику мне покою: Уж не хочет быть она крестьянкой, Хочет быть столбовою дворянкой». Отвечает золотая рыбка: «Не печалься, ступай себе с богом». ]]> Воротился старик ко старухе. Что ж он видит? Высокий терем. На крыльце стоит его старуха В дорогой собольей душегрейке, Парчовая на маковке кичка, Жемчуги огрузили шею, На руках золотые перстни, На ногах красные сапожки. Перед нею усердные слуги; Она бьет их, за чупрун таскает. Говорит старик своей старухе: «Здравствуй, барыня сударыня дворянка! Чай, теперь твоя душенька довольна». На него прикрикнула старуха, На конюшне служить его послала. Вот неделя, другая проходит, Еще пуще старуха вздурилась: Опять к рыбке старика посылает. «Воротись, поклонися рыбке: Не хочу быть столбовою дворянкой, А хочу быть вольною царицей». Испугался старик, взмолился: «Что ты, баба, белены объелась? Ни ступить, ни молвить не умеешь, Насмешишь ты целое царство». Осердилася пуще старуха, По щеке ударила мужа. «Как ты смеешь, мужик, спорить со мною, Со мною, дворянкой столбовою? — Ступай к морю, говорят тебе честью, Не пойдешь, поведут поневоле». ]]>

3 Дункан pix/icons8-frisbee-100_white.png wip active deck_shuffled_lines_valign deck_shuffled_lines_halign shuffled_boxes prep_deck_shuffled_lines_halign 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) ]]> У самого синего моря;
Они жили в ветхой землянке
Ровно тридцать лет и три года. Голосом молвит человечьим:
«Отпусти ты, старче, меня в море,
Дорогой за себя дам откуп:
Откуплюсь чем только пожелаешь». Старика старуха забранила:
«Дурачина ты, простофиля!
Не умел ты взять выкупа с рыбки!
Хоть бы взял ты с нее корыто,
Наше-то совсем раскололось». «Дурачина ты, прямой простофиля!
Выпросил, простофиля, избу!
Воротись, поклонися рыбке:
Не хочу быть черной крестьянкой,
Хочу быть столбовою дворянкой». «Смилуйся, государыня рыбка!
Опять моя старуха бунтует:
Уж не хочет быть она дворянкой,
Хочет быть вольною царицей». «Смилуйся, государыня рыбка!
Что мне делать с проклятою бабой?
Уж не хочет быть она царицей,
Хочет быть владычицей морскою; Глядь: опять перед ним землянка;
На пороге сидит его старуха,
А пред нею разбитое корыто. ]]> active textbook 20240811 active Вечер стихи Пушкина - deprecated By the end of this session you will have studied visual

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о проводы зимы

о весне

о будущем

о сопротивлении самодержавию ]]> 1 pix/icons8-lecturer-100_white.png Оксана active wip xml_multi_dd_row К морю 43 6 left ]]> 1;2 2;1 visual

о грусти

о море

о любви

о друзьях

о войне ]]> pix/icons8-lecturer-100_white.png Марина active wip xml_multi_dd_row Зима, крестьянин торжествуя 43 6 left ]]> 1;2 2;1 pix/icons8-lecturer-100_white.png Аглая active wip xml_multi_dd_row Осень (Унылая пора, очей очарованье) 43 6 left ]]> 1;2 2;1 pix/icons8-lecturer-100_white.png Даша active wip xml_multi_dd_row Чем чаще празднует лицей 43 6 left ]]> 1;2 2;1 pix/icons8-lecturer-100_white.png Ульяна active wip xml_multi_dd_row Отрывок из письма Вульфу 43 6 left ]]> 1;2 2;1 pix/icons8-lecturer-100_white.png Ваня В active wip xml_multi_dd_row Сцена из Фауста 43 6 left ]]> 1;2 2;1 pix/icons8-lecturer-100_white.png Мася active wip xml_multi_dd_row название 43 6 left ]]> 1;2 2;1 pix/icons8-lecturer-100_white.png Саша active wip xml_multi_dd_row название 43 6 left ]]> 1;2 2;1 pix/icons8-lecturer-100_white.png Елена Викторовна active wip xml_multi_dd_row Вакхальная песня 43 6 left ]]> 1;2 2;1 2 pix/icons8-lecturer-100_white.png Читают Марина и Фёдор active wip xml_multi_dd_row Сказка о Царе Салтане 43 6 left ]]> 1;2 2;1 3 pix/icons8-lecturer-100_white.png Сергей и Ваня active wip xml_multi_dd_row Гимн чуме 43 6 left ]]> 1;2 2;1 visual

о зиме

о философе

о болезни

о погоде

о напитках ]]> 4 pix/icons8-lecturer-100_white.png Мария active wip xml_multi_dd_row Домовому 43 6 left ]]> 1;2 2;1 visual

о доме

о сверхъестественном существе

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8 Дункан pix/icons8-frisbee-100_white.png active deck_shuffled_lines_valign deck_shuffled_lines_halign shuffled_boxes prep_deck_shuffled_lines_halign 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) ]]> У самого синего моря;
Они жили в ветхой землянке
Ровно тридцать лет и три года. Голосом молвит человечьим:
«Отпусти ты, старче, меня в море,
Дорогой за себя дам откуп:
Откуплюсь чем только пожелаешь». Старика старуха забранила:
«Дурачина ты, простофиля!
Не умел ты взять выкупа с рыбки!
Хоть бы взял ты с нее корыто,
Наше-то совсем раскололось». «Дурачина ты, прямой простофиля!
Выпросил, простофиля, избу!
Воротись, поклонися рыбке:
Не хочу быть черной крестьянкой,
Хочу быть столбовою дворянкой». «Смилуйся, государыня рыбка!
Опять моя старуха бунтует:
Уж не хочет быть она дворянкой,
Хочет быть вольною царицей». «Смилуйся, государыня рыбка!
Что мне делать с проклятою бабой?
Уж не хочет быть она царицей,
Хочет быть владычицей морскою; Глядь: опять перед ним землянка;
На пороге сидит его старуха,
А пред нею разбитое корыто. ]]> active textbook active textbook 20230403 17:00-18:00 MSK | 16:00-17:00 CET 1.5 1333 tbc Johari window By the end of this session you will have studied print

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]]> active textbook pg 12 ex 4 listening the_business_mac_millan/the_business_advanced/the_business_advanced_audio_cd01/the_business_advanced_audio_cd01_06.ogg ]]> active textbook ✓ 2 Who is a dark horse? ✓ 3 What kind of manager would you choose? ✓ 4? T / Cl When & how could you use the Johari Window at work? ✓ performance reviews → provide relevant feedback ✓ job interviews → match profile to vacancy ]]> active textbook active textbook able = intelligent or good at what you do to perceive ~ sth (as sth) = to understand or think of sth in a particular way astute /ə'stu:t/ = eagle-eyed; penetrating; skilled; discriminating; cunning defensive = attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing responsive = reacting quickly and in a positive way upfront = frank and honest non-committal /'nɔn kə'mitəl/ = not giving an opinion; not showing which side of an argument you agree with bold = courageous caring = kind, helpful and showing that you care about other people grey cardinal = someone who is a Grey Cardinal exerts power behind the scenes, without drawing attention to himself or herself dignified = calm and serious and deserving respect ingenious = having a lot of clever new ideas and good at inventing things self-assertive = aggressively self-assured dependable = worthy of reliance or trust self-conscious ~ (about sth) = nervous or embarrassed about your appearance or what other people think of you witty = able to say or write clever, amusing things tense = nervous or worried, and unable to relax Johari window = technique designed to help people better understand their relationship with themselves and others. It was created by psychologists Joseph Luft (1916–2014) and Harrington Ingham (1916–1995) in 1955, and is used primarily in self-help groups and corporate settings as a heuristic exercise. Luft and Ingham named their model "Johari" using a combination of their first names arena = place with a flat open area in the middle and seats around it where people can watch sports and entertainment; area of activity that concerns the public, especially one where there is a lot of opposition between different groups or countries façade /fəˈsɑːd/ = way that sb/sth appears to be, which is different from the way sb/sth really is blind spot = area that sb cannot see, especially an area of the road when they are driving a car; if sb has a blind spot about sth, they ignore it or they are unwilling or unable to understand it dark horse = political candidate who is not well known but could win unexpectedly nitpicking = as nitpicking inherently requires fastidious, meticulous attention to detail, the term has become appropriated to describe the practice of meticulously searching for minor, even trivial errors in detail (often referred to as "nits" as well), and then criticising them (see hypercriticism) assuming /əˈsju:mɪŋ/ = (of a person) taking too much for granted SMART = specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, time-bound Parkinson's Law = old adage that work expands to fill the time allotted. Put simply, the amount of work required adjusts to the time available for its completion. The term was first coined by Cyril Northcote Parkinson in a humorous essay he wrote for the Economist in 1955 20230329 17:00-18:00 MSK | 16:00-17:00 CET 1.5 1333 active Setting SMART goals By the end of this session you will have studied print

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Zoom meeting details A.Vorobyova - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 736 3734 5149 Passcode: VhP32d https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73637345149?pwd=9XbxDC1Zm8liOLa6Q1HQRtaqnUaYQS.1 ]]> active textbook T / Cl Your manager says 'Are you not a bit over-confident?' [habit | action in progress] ✓ Are you not = present simple for a habit Your manager says 'Aren't you being a bit over-confident?' [habit | action in progress] ✓ Aren't you being = continuous aspect to focus on action in progress Grammar: Perfect & continuous aspects pg 8 ex 1 listening the_business_mac_millan/the_business_advanced/the_business_advanced_audio_cd01/the_business_advanced_audio_cd01_04.ogg pg 8 ex 2 discussion → practise perfect aspect e.g. I have achieved... → practise perfect continuous e.g. I have been working on... Grammar: The passive pg 8 ex 3 using the passive pg 9 ex 4 grammar pg 9 ex 5 grammar Tense, aspect and voice ]]> active textbook ]]> to suit sb down to the ground = to be extremely convenient for sb employability (long-term ~ / short term ~) = fact of having the skills and qualifications that will make sb want to employ you invariable /ɪnˈvɛərɪəbl / = always the same; never changing premise = statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn aptitude = natural propensity or talent flawed = which has a mistake. error discretion (at sb's ~) = freedom or power to decide what should be done in a particular situation thus = from that fact or reason or as a result, in the way indicated performance appraisal = evaluation of work achieved insight = clear or deep perception of a situation to get the upper hand = to be in a controlling position to juggle = to manage several tasks at the same time to assert oneself = to behave in a firm, confident way attribute = quality ascribed to a person or thing satire = way of criticizing a person, an idea or an institution in which you use humour to show their faults or weaknesses; a piece of writing that uses this type of criticism 20230320 09:00-10:00 1.5 1333 active Starting in a new company - personal development By the end of this session you will have studied new time slots to be confirmed 20230327 Mondays & Wednesdays 17:00-18:00 MSK | 15:00-16:00 CET 20230326 daylight saving time changes 20230403 Mondays & Wednesdays 17:00-18:00 MSK | 16:00-17:00 CET Practical English Usage, M.Swan, 4th ed pg 87 self study guide 51 present perfect vs present perfect continuous (aka progressive) → additional practice below (was postponed from 20230315) smartphone or tablet device

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Do you try to shine from the very 1st day or keep a low profile? ✓ steer clear of responsibilities → avoid meetings? ✓ focus on business lunches with colleagues → get insider information → create some informal relationship to steer clear = to avoid, direct (oneself) somewhere Nowadays, do you work more with or without your boss? ✓ probably more work without your boss thanks to empowerment ✓ more independence given since telework has become more common → volunteer to attend conferences → build your network & get noticed What should managers tell you when setting objectives: how or what to achieve? and what should you do? ✓ what to achieve & why ✓ perhaps only managers have the full picture → don't spend too much time on e-mails → focus on direct contact or phone calls = be more visible & get remembered better In the 21st century, your career progression depends on the corporate ladder, or continuous learning? ✓ continuous learning (to improve your employability) If the workplace is like a minefield, it's ruthless or friendly? ✓ ruthless = exaggeration, suggests a rather humorous stance ✓ share if it's a success due to teamwork = be noticed by your managers for encouraging team spirit active textbook pg 6 ex 1 Lexical material: Career development T / Cl When you achieve your targets, should you tell others about it? ✓ yes, you have to get yourself noticed = being a career builder pg 6 ex 2 3 scan reading pg 6 ex 4 reading & discussion pg 7 Top tips for getting on in the workplace T / Cl To get things done faster, do you work alone, or scratch a few backs? ✓ scratch a few backs = to do favours for people in the hope they will be returned, e.g. Scratch my back and I'll scratch yours To get promoted, do you try to get more of your manager's mind-share, or avoid reporting without any particular reason? ✓ avoid reporting if nothing to say (in a more modern environment) ✓ get your manager's mind share (in a more traditional environment) pg 6 ex 5 listening the_business_mac_millan/the_business_advanced/the_business_advanced_audio_cd01/the_business_advanced_audio_cd01_01.ogg the_business_mac_millan/the_business_advanced/the_business_advanced_audio_cd01/the_business_advanced_audio_cd01_02.ogg the_business_mac_millan/the_business_advanced/the_business_advanced_audio_cd01/the_business_advanced_audio_cd01_03.ogg T / Cl Isn't it professionally suicidal to say no to overtime? ✓ set limits for the amount of overtime you do → keep work life balance → don't burn out = make sure you keep an eye on your work life balance ≠ don't pass the buck (i.e. avoid responsibilities) ]]> room for manoeuvre /məˈnu:və/ = the chance to change the way that sth happens and influence decisions that are made roto-patterns = short breaks during the work day thanks to other team members covering for each other's absence cogwheel = wheel with a series of teeth on the edge that fit between the teeth on the next wheel and cause it to move to pass the buck = to ask someone to do an unpleasant task for you, e.g. Buck-passing clerks in stores make customers angry ruthless = having no pity or compassion stance = standpoint; an attitude of mind to blackmail sb (into doing sth) = to force sb to give you money or do sth for you by threatening them, for example by saying you will tell people a secret about them to dress up = to put on special clothes to appear particularly appealing and attractive to dress down = to dress informally and casually to steer clear = to avoid, direct (oneself) somewhere PA = personal assistant appraisal = assessment pantomime /ˈpæntəmaɪm/ = performance using gestures and body movements without words to slave away (at sth) = to work very hard daring = brave; willing to do dangerous or unusual things foul-up /ˈfaulʌp/ = problem caused by bad organization or a stupid mistake undertaker = person whose job is to prepare dead people to be buried or cremated, and to arrange funerals cringing = totally submissive grovelling = creep on the earth, or with the face to the ground; to lie prone, or move uneasily with the body prostrate on the earth sycophancy = flattering obsequiousness, trying too hard to please sb, especially sb who is important cock-up = mistake that spoils people's arrangements jammy = lucky, especially because sth good has happened to you without you making any effort waffle = language that uses a lot of words but does not say anything important or interesting inert = without power to move or act self-confident = showing poise and confidence in your own worth mind-share = amount of time spent thinking on sth to scratch a few backs = to do favours for people in the hope they will be returned, e.g. Scratch my back and I'll scratch yours 20230315 09:00-10:00 1.5 1333 active How to reduce absenteeism - feedback | Review of past continuous By the end of this session you will have studied 1 how long? present perfect We use a present perfect to say how long a situation or action has continued up to now. 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It is important for an individual's competitiveness and employability, but also enhances social inclusion, active citizenship, and personal development Is short-term employment (1-2 years) a fact in today's society or just a fashion, a trend among certain job seekers? ✓ a fact → see popularity of professional networking sites, such as LinkedIn ✓ a new reality ✓ changing industries is more accessible → professional mobility has become much easier = often an opportunity for relocating Why is long-term employment less common? ✓ businesses can't afford to guarantee job security in times of crises → invest in continuous training to keep their talent as long as possible = guarantees long-term employability → people work on a few projects ('gigs') at the same time = giganomics employability (long-term ~ / short term ~) = fact of having the skills and qualifications that will make sb want to employ you giganomics = making a living from a number of 'gigs', i.e. part time jobs, short term projects, etc If you had the choice, would you work freelance? 〆job security nowadays depends less on your company & more on your career ambitions & continuous development ✓ shorter assignments are better paid ✓ work as a sole trader is more varied ✓ you are your own boss & can choose what projects you want to take on 〆unstable future & earnings 〆unlikely work-life balance → requires more self-discipline sole trader = type of enterprise owned and run by one person and in which there is no legal distinction between the owner and the business entity. A sole trader does not necessarily work alone and may employ other people Can you become a C-level manager without experience in managing people? ✓ acquire skills reminiscent of an MBA ✓ managing staff becomes more important than your specialisation → strike a balance between soft skills and hard skills ✓ show you can make hard decisions C-level = also called the C-suite, is a term used to describe high-ranking executive titles in an organization. The letter C, in this context, stands for "chief," as in chief executive officer and chief operating officer active textbook tmp_pdf/market_leader_3rd_advanced_students_book_pg44-47-51_employment_trends_giganomics.pdf Job security is gone. The driving force must come from the individual ✓ strike a balance between soft and hard skills → learning how to manage people is inevitable → working freelance can be an alternative career path exception to the rule: Some managers in IT step down to 'individual contributor' (e.g. Google Fellow, Kaspersky Principal Software Expert, Yandex Fellow) Lexical material: Work patterns (teleworking, casual labour...) T / Cl You catch a virus, you have to stay in bed for 2 weeks. Who's going to cover for you? ✓ a person who's got a fixed term / temporary contract pg 44 ex A listening market_leader/market_leader_3rd_advanced/market_leader_3rd_advanced_audio_cd02/market_leader_3rd_advanced_audio_cd02_1.ogg market_leader/market_leader_3rd_advanced/market_leader_3rd_advanced_audio_cd02/market_leader_3rd_advanced_audio_cd02_2.ogg market_leader/market_leader_3rd_advanced/market_leader_3rd_advanced_audio_cd02/market_leader_3rd_advanced_audio_cd02_3.ogg market_leader/market_leader_3rd_advanced/market_leader_3rd_advanced_audio_cd02/market_leader_3rd_advanced_audio_cd02_4.ogg market_leader/market_leader_3rd_advanced/market_leader_3rd_advanced_audio_cd02/market_leader_3rd_advanced_audio_cd02_5.ogg market_leader/market_leader_3rd_advanced/market_leader_3rd_advanced_audio_cd02/market_leader_3rd_advanced_audio_cd02_6.ogg market_leader/market_leader_3rd_advanced/market_leader_3rd_advanced_audio_cd02/market_leader_3rd_advanced_audio_cd02_7.ogg market_leader/market_leader_3rd_advanced/market_leader_3rd_advanced_audio_cd02/market_leader_3rd_advanced_audio_cd02_8.ogg pg 44 ex B discussion Lexical material: Employment trends pg 44 ex C listening market_leader/market_leader_3rd_advanced/market_leader_3rd_advanced_audio_cd02/market_leader_3rd_advanced_audio_cd02_9.ogg ]]> active textbook tmp_pdf/market_leader_3rd_advanced_students_book_pg44-47-51_employment_trends_giganomics.pdf ✓ high tech ✓ business services ✓ education ✓ health ✓ cultural & creative pg 44 ex B speaking qs 3 pg 45 ex D vocab T / Cl Has technology made our work easier? ✓ faster pg 45 ex E listening market_leader/market_leader_3rd_advanced/market_leader_3rd_advanced_audio_cd02/market_leader_3rd_advanced_audio_cd02_10.ogg T / Cl What are the pros & cons of new communication tools? instant messaging = regarded as on-line communication → expect a reply almost immediately 〆multitasking can be distracting e-mailing = considered as almost 'off-line' communication ✓ doesn't disrupt your workflow → less stressful ~~pg 45 ex F speaking~~ T / Cl What skills preparation do you need to start out on a career? ✓ have a wide set of skills rather than be a specialist ✓ multitasking (...) pg 45 ex G listening market_leader/market_leader_3rd_advanced/market_leader_3rd_advanced_audio_cd02/market_leader_3rd_advanced_audio_cd02_11.ogg T / Cl What kind of employee profiles are needed nowadays? Why? ✓ wide set of skills & experience 〆no specialist set of skills ✓ good communication skills → getting on well with other people → ability to work in a team ✓ technical competence Staff will undergo relevant training to company's needs → recruit people who can adapt → headhunters need additional stress interviews, case interviews & behavioural questions to assess staff's potential for continuous learning What are the risks involved in recruiting less specialised staff? 〆additional time & resources are needed in training → avoid excessive staff turnover for your investment in your talent pool to pay off → develop new motivational solutions to retain staff 〆lack of responsibility → need hard skills to provide quality products & services ]]> lifelong learning = ongoing, voluntary, and self-motivated" pursuit of knowledge for either personal or professional reasons. It is important for an individual's competitiveness and employability, but also enhances social inclusion, active citizenship, and personal development sole trader = type of enterprise owned and run by one person and in which there is no legal distinction between the owner and the business entity. A sole trader does not necessarily work alone and may employ other people C-level = also called the C-suite, is a term used to describe high-ranking executive titles in an organization. The letter C, in this context, stands for "chief," as in chief executive officer and chief operating officer inevitable = which can't be avoided to cover for = to take the place of sb else who is not available for a period of time to line up = to have a set of items, events etc. arranged to follow one another teleworking = practice of working from home, communicating with your office, customers and others by telephone, computer, etc shift work = work split in periods of time worked by a group of workers who start work as another group finishes casual labour = work on daily basis where you get 'cash in hand' compelling = that makes you pay attention to it because it is so interesting and exciting; so strong that you must do sth about it to elicit = to get information or a reaction from sb, often with difficulty; to draw forth (what is latent); выявлять; делать вывод; выводить; вытянуть much many skills as possible ...~~despite~~ regardless of the place where this person is located ]]> 20230302 16:30-17:30 MSK 1.5 1333 active A way with words (1/2) Learning from journalists' skills By the end of this session you will have studied print

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Zoom meeting details A.Vorobyova - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 736 3734 5149 Passcode: VhP32d https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73637345149?pwd=9XbxDC1Zm8liOLa6Q1HQRtaqnUaYQS.1 ]]> active textbook Hot off the press pg 78 ex 2 A B reading for detail ]]> 1 Follow-up active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Have you got an uninhibited mind? ✓ few people can afford not to be self-conscious e.g. Mark Zuckerberg in flip-flops uninhibited = behaving or expressing yourself freely without worrying about what other people think self-conscious = done in a way that shows you are aware of the effect that is being produced Is the ability to narrate a story a gift or just methodology & practice? ✓ a mix of both nature and nurture 〆even charismatic entertainers need to hone such story-telling gift to nurture = to care for and protect sb/sth while they are growing and developing; to help sb/sth to develop and be successful to hone = to make perfect or complete; develop and improve sth, especially a skill, over a period of time; sharpen What tools do you use when you crave to share your emotions & thoughts? ✓ Instagram ✓ Twitter to crave = to have a very strong desire for sth Where do your interest & curiosity in your profession stem from: studies? family background? some hero/heroine? ✓ dreamt about it in your childhood ✓ motivated probably more by intrinsic factors than extrinsic ones to stem from = to come from intrinsic = belonging to or part of the real nature of sth/sb What other skills could working as a journalist help you improve beside your communication skills? ✓ critical thinking ✓ analytical skills → be cunning cunning = clever at planning something so that they get what they want, especially by tricking other people, or things that are cleverly made for a particular purpose Were you aware you may have lacked adequate training when you started out? ✓ felt ingenue ingenue = (from French) an innocent young woman, especially in a film/movie or play What does the alliteration 'mercilessly spike' suggest? ✓ emphasises how 'ferocious' the Irish sub-editor was → need for impartial feedback to progress Are you inspired after reading this article? Would you start writing your own diary or blog? ✓ finding the right mentor is a priority active textbook pg 79 ex 4 vocab pg 79 ex 5 paraphrasing ]]> 3 pix/icons8-hand-with-pen-100_white.png Good practice for writing clear English active deck_shuffled_lines_valign deck_shuffled_lines_halign shuffled_boxes prep_deck_shuffled_lines_halign ]]> to have a way with = to be able to lead, persuade, or influence hot off the press = just appeared in print to nurture = to care for and protect sb/sth while they are growing and developing; to help sb/sth to develop and be successful peculiar = strange or unusual, especially in a way that is unpleasant or worrying succinct = concise; using few words to inculcate = ~ sth (in / into sb) | ~ sb with sth (formal) to cause sb to learn and remember ideas, moral principles, etc., especially by repeating them often deplorable = (formal) very bad and unacceptable, often in a way that shocks people ferocious = very fierce, violent or aggressive; very strong to spike = to reject sth that a person has written or said; to prevent sth from happening or being made public mercilessly = without pity sloppy = that shows a lack of care, thought or effort redoubt = place or situation in which sb/sth is protected when they are being attacked or threatened to crave = to have a very strong desire for sth to flounder = to struggle to know what to say or do or how to continue with sth; to have a lot of problems and to be in danger of failing completely; to struggle to move or get somewhere in water, mud, etc restrained = showing calm control rather than emotion uninhibited = behaving or expressing yourself freely without worrying about what other people think cunning = clever at planning something so that they get what they want, especially by tricking other people, or things that are cleverly made for a particular purpose ingenue = (from French) an innocent young woman, especially in a film/movie or play to crave (for) = to have a very strong desire for sth superfluous /sju:ˈpə:fluəs/ = more than you need or want; unnecessary invaluable ~ (to / for sb/sth) | ~ (in sth) = extremely useful aspiring = wanting to start the career or activity that is mentioned; wanting to be successful in life to absorb = to make sth smaller become part of sth larger; to take sth into the mind and learn or understand it; to use up a large supply of sth, especially money or time truancy = practice of staying away from school without permission narrative = description of events, especially in a novel narration = act or process of telling a story, especially in a novel, a film/movie or a play self-conscious = done in a way that shows you are aware of the effect that is being produced to hone = to make perfect or complete; develop and improve sth, especially a skill, over a period of time; sharpen a the guitar There are also some good ~~advices~~ pieces of advice ]]> 20230227 09:00-10:00 1.5 1333 active A way with words (2/2) By the end of this session you will have studied 20230301 lesson cancelled ← reschedule smartphone or tablet device

Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. New Language Leader Advanced new_language_leader_advanced_student_s_book_pg78-79_hot_off_the_press_writing_for_journalism_verb_patterns.pdf

Zoom meeting details A.Vorobyova - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 736 3734 5149 Passcode: VhP32d https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73637345149?pwd=9XbxDC1Zm8liOLa6Q1HQRtaqnUaYQS.1 ]]> New Language Leader Advanced C1 active textbook 1 Lead in active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Is the pen more effective than the gun? ✓ yes, if you have ♣a way with words... a way with words = being able to lead, persuade, or influence ]]> On September 27, 2018, Yale's Program in Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies, and the Poynter Fellowship for Journalism hosted Vladimir Pozner, the acclaimed Russian-American journalist and broadcaster. Pozner spoke on the impact of US foreign policy towards Russia after the Soviet Union has been disbanded, and shared his opinions on a range of issues raised by the audience, from the alleged Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential elections, to Skripal poisoning, to the state of independent media in Russia and the US. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8X7Ng75e5gQ ]]> biased /'baiəst/ (toward(s) / against / in favour of sb/sth) = having a tendency to show favour towards or against one group of people or one opinion for personal reasons; making unfair judgements What can you learn from journalists' skills? ✓ how to write succinctly ✓ how to be persuasive ✓ how to collect & present data in an impartial way succinctly = using few words impartial = not taking sides, unbiased What questions should you ask yourself when writing? ✓ is it relevant? ✓ is it clear & memorable? ✓ will readers not stop reading? ✓ should you provide answers without readers having to read all the text? active textbook ✓ yes, if you have ♣a way with words... ♣ a way with words = being able to lead, persuade, or influence Do you agree with the following statement? You're not a real journalist if you can't write all the truth < ! - - (K.S 20190304) - - > 〆most journalists in Russia don't distinguish facts from opinions ✓ need to be brave to criticise not all only the baddies, but also the goodies What can you learn from journalists' skills? ✓ how to write succinctly ✓ how to be persuasive (...) --> ]]> wip textbook Hot off the press pg 78 ex 2 A B reading for detail ]]> wip textbook pg 79 ex 4 vocab set for homework pg 79 ex 5 paraphrasing ]]> active textbook tmp_pdf/new_language_leader_advanced_student_s_book_pg78-79_hot_off_the_press_writing_for_journalism_verb_patterns.pdf_ language_leader/new_language_leader_advanced/new_language_leader_advanced_audio_cd02/new_language_leader_advanced_audio_cd02_016.ogg T / Cl Should you focus more on the reader, or on story telling and a curiosity and an eagerness to communicate? ✓ probably both (...) ]]> wip textbook pg 79 ex 8 grammar pg 79 ex 9 10 grammar ]]> active textbook ]]> biased /'baiəst/ (toward(s) / against / in favour of sb/sth) = having a tendency to show favour towards or against one group of people or one opinion for personal reasons; making unfair judgements succinctly = using few words impartial = not taking sides, unbiased picturesque = pretty, especially in a way that looks old-fashioned; suggesting or suitable for a picture; (of language) producing strong mental images by using unusual words flavour of the month = fad; star, celebrity to invade = to enter a country, town, etc. using military force in order to take control of it; to affect sth in an unpleasant or annoying way invasion = fact of a large number of people or things arriving somewhere, especially people or things that are disturbing or unpleasant; act or a process that affects sb/sth in a way that is not welcome 20230222 09:00-10:00 1.5 1333 active Translation work Describing strengths & weaknesses Experience interview, current achievements Improving writing skills (discourse markers) By the end of this session you will have studied 20230301 lesson cancelled ← reschedule

Writing → translate technical documentation re VPN tunnel from Russian to English (or any relevant subject) Assignment It is required to build a VPN tunnel between the outsourcing company 'A' and the customers 'B' by using the WireGuard software. The customers create a VPN server on its side. In turn, the outsourcing company configures a VPN client on its side. As a result, a technical writer should create two articles: one for the outsourcing company and one for the customers. The A outsourcing company and the customers from B do not connect to each other's machines and can configure only its own part of the VPN. Rescheduled from previous lesson How to configure a client to create a VPN by using WireGuard — Article for the outsourcing company https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xQgMJHWNAm9h5zYOST7zhjz6n4FOLWuXhdeIYUm8AYI/edit

Read & complete the gaps in the following excerpt adapted for practising articles. Leverage and the financial crisis Fullspate leverage_and_the_financial_crisis_adapted_for_practising_articles.pdf

Zoom meeting details A.Vorobyova - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 736 3734 5149 Passcode: VhP32d https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73637345149?pwd=9XbxDC1Zm8liOLa6Q1HQRtaqnUaYQS.1 ]]> active textbook Writing → translate technical documentation re VPN tunnel from Russian to English (or any relevant subject) How to configure a client to create a VPN by using WireGuard — Article for the outsourcing company https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xQgMJHWNAm9h5zYOST7zhjz6n4FOLWuXhdeIYUm8AYI/edit T / Cl Feedback T / Cl Writing skills roadmap 〆go beyond dry technical writing ✓ publish articles & reviews → enrich vocab → use more varied registers ✓ touch of humour WireGuard vs OpenVPN https://www.top10vpn.com/guides/wireguard-vs-openvpn/ Yandex Cloud A full-fledged cloud platform providing scalable infrastructure, storage, machine learning and development tools to build and enhance digital services and applications. https://cloud.yandex.com/en/ ]]> active wip (hypothetical) Situation Joining a team to enhance infra at Facebook (= how to deal with both senior AND subordinate staff) Caught up with Google standards Went through a probation period Expected at least 3 months to become productive Task Managed strategic level rather than operational level Cracked new organisational style Became efficient at cross functional communication w/in the target corporate culture Built a bridge (professional) relationship w/ senior members Proved you are a quick learner Was a good team player, showed empathy and leadership skills Action Read up on homebrewed solutions (e.g. spanner system at Google) Learnt new technologies (e.g. low level mem management) Brushed up programming languages (e.g. C++, pointers...) Result Didn't become diffident (sheepish) despite arrogant senior staff Gained trust & respect Met KPIs Improved communication skills Became a subject matter expert (SME) --> ]]> access to accessing some internal resources of one of the customers, company B, to successfully provide it with consulting services ~~for it~~ ]]> 20230220 09:00-10:00 1.5 1333 active Translation work - Describing education By the end of this session you will have studied Writing → translate technical documentation re VPN tunnel from Russian to English (or any relevant subject) Assignment It is required to build a VPN tunnel between the outsourcing company 'A' and the customers 'B' by using the WireGuard software. The customers create a VPN server on its side. In turn, the outsourcing company configures a VPN client on its side. As a result, a technical writer should create two articles: one for the outsourcing company and one for the customers. The A outsourcing company and the customers from B do not connect to each other's machines and can configure only its own part of the VPN. How to deploy a VPN server by using WireGuard — Article for the customers https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qj598NVz0G9N7ENyNY4i3Kq-iBhXuBaAAg4J8othrB4/edit How to configure a client to create a VPN by using WireGuard — Article for the outsourcing company https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xQgMJHWNAm9h5zYOST7zhjz6n4FOLWuXhdeIYUm8AYI/edit

Read & complete the gaps in the following excerpt adapted for practising articles. The Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster chernobyl_nuclear_disaster_adapted_for_practising_articles.pdf

Zoom meeting details A.Vorobyova - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 736 3734 5149 Passcode: VhP32d https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73637345149?pwd=9XbxDC1Zm8liOLa6Q1HQRtaqnUaYQS.1 ]]> active textbook Writing → translate technical documentation re VPN tunnel from Russian to English (or any relevant subject) How to deploy a VPN server by using WireGuard — Article for the customers https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qj598NVz0G9N7ENyNY4i3Kq-iBhXuBaAAg4J8othrB4/edit T / Cl Feedback Grammar: Anglo-Saxon genitive Practical English Usage, M.Swan, 3rd ed pg 62 node 70.3 Articles (10): special rules and exceptions Possessive's Nouns lose their articles after possessive's. the coat that belongs to John = John's coat (NOT ~~John's the coat~~ or ~~the John's coat~~ ) the economic problems of America = America's economic problems (NOT ~~the America's economic problems~~ ) But the possessive noun itself may have an article. the wife of the boss = the boss's wife Practical English Usage, M.Swan, 4th ed Node 126.1 classifying expressions: noun + noun or preposition structure? The noun + noun structure is mostly used to make 'classifying' expressions, which name a particular kind of thing. mountain plants (a special group of plants) mineral water (a sort of water) a sheepdog (a particular kind of dog) We use noun + noun especially to talk about things that belong to common well-known classes (so that the two nouns really describe a single idea). In other cases we prefer a preposition structure. Compare: - the postman, the milkman (well-known kinds of people who may call regularly at a British home) - a man from the health department (not a regular kind of visitor) More examples: - He was reading a history book, (a common classroom book) - He was reading a book about the moon, (not ~~a moon book~~ ) - She was sitting at a corner table in the restaurant. (Restaurants often have corner tables) - Who's the girl in the corner? (not ~~Who's the corner girl~~ ) ]]> 4 Describing education lead_in_2roles active pix/accountant-adult-black-and-white-325685-02.jpg Answer the following questions. Was your internship a positive experience? Why? ✓ I was able to get the bigger picture because... What do you regret about your internship? 〆 It lacked ... What aspects of your internship did you especially enjoy / would you have enjoyed? ✓ being in an international corporate community ✓ building networking ✓ honing some interpersonal skills What aspects of your internship did you like less / would you have liked less? ✓ dealing with paperwork, red tape ✓ data crunching ✓ chores to encounter = to experience sth, especially sth unpleasant or difficult, while you are trying to do sth else to unveil = to show or introduce a new plan, product, etc. to the public for the first time tangible = that can be clearly seen to exist; that you can touch and feel (e.g. tangible achievements) assertiveness = aggressive self-assurance; given to making bold assertions data crunching = process of calculating numbers, especially when a large amount of data is involved and the data is processed in a short space of time chore = unpleasant or boring task; regular task school-leaver = person who has just left school, especially when they are looking for a job apprentice = person who is learning a trade by being employed in it for an agreed period at low wages intern = apprentice apprenticeship = training in an art, trade, or craft under a legal agreement defining the relationship between master and learner and the duration and conditions of their relationship on-the-job = relating to or associated with a job or employment vocational education = training for a specific vocation in industry or agriculture or trade to hone = to make perfect or complete; develop and improve sth, especially a skill, over a period of time; sharpen placement (work ~) = internship; job, often as part of a course of study, where you get some experience of a particular kind of work peer = person who is the same age or who has the same social status as you is displayed in which you save your changes is displayed ]]> 20230215 09:00-10:00 1.5 1333 active Writing for style (3/3) Kinds of interviews - Answering difficult questions By the end of this session you will have studied Writing Signal vs. Telegram vs. Viber vs. WhatsApp Comparison Chart → make a comparative analysis → proffer recommendations for various end users https://sourceforge.net/software/compare/Signal-vs-Telegram-vs-Viber-vs-WhatsApp/

Read & complete the gaps in the following excerpt adapted for practising articles. Ten qualities of outstanding employees by L.Ryan ten_qualities_of_outstanding_employees_lryan_adapted_for_practising_articles.pdf

Zoom meeting details A.Vorobyova - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 736 3734 5149 Passcode: VhP32d https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73637345149?pwd=9XbxDC1Zm8liOLa6Q1HQRtaqnUaYQS.1 ]]> 20230208 hw20230213 3 pix/icons8-hand-with-pen-100_white.png Stylistic & grammatical mistakes 20230208 hw20230213 3 pix/icons8-hand-with-pen-100_white.png Stylistic & grammatical mistakes active deck_shuffled_lines_valign deck_shuffled_lines_halign shuffled_boxes prep_deck_shuffled_lines_halign Skip redundant words. Avoid uneducated phrases such as 'as good or better than'. Avoid words like 'in the case, in many cases, certainly...' Don't confuse 'compare to' (focus on similarities) with 'compare with' (focus on differences) If 'consider' = believe to be → consider without 'as' If 'consider' = think of, look at → consider as Don't end a list introduced by such as, for example... by 'etc', especially with persons. ]]> Skip redundant words. 〆The question as to whether this is relevant doesn't matter. ✓ Relevance doesn't matter Avoid uneducated phrases such as 'as good or better than'. 〆My sales pitch is as good or better than his. ✓ My sales pitch is as good as his, or better. ✓ My sales pitch is as good, if not better. Avoid words like 'in the case, in many cases, certainly...' 〆It has rarely been the case that any bug in the software has been found. ✓ Few bugs in the software have been found. Don't confuse 'compare with' (focus on differences) with 'compare to' (focus on similarities) 〆You can't compare the climate in Russia with the climate in Italy, but we may compare it to the one in Canada. ✓ You can't compare the climate in Russia to the climate in Italy, but we may compare it to the one in Canada. If 'consider' = believe to be → consider without 'as' If 'consider' = think of, look at → consider as 〆I consider the new manager as completely incompetent! ✓ I consider the new manager completely incompetent! 〆In this SWOT analysis we should consider our competitor a threat and an opportunity. ✓ In this SWOT analysis we should consider our competitor as a threat and as an opportunity. Don't end a list introduced by such as, for example... by 'etc', especially with persons. 〆They recruited developers, testers, technical writers, etc ✓ They recruited developers, testers, technical writers, to name but a few ]]> 2 Kinds of interviews deck_shuffled_lines deck_shuffled_lines_halign shuffled_boxes02 shuffled_boxes shuffled_lines edit_ol_qa active = giving evidence (describing, showing diplomas...) ✓ talking about the past ✓ past simple ✓ used to | would to talk about habits in the past ✓ present perfect → show what you have achieved = performing a usual task ✓ present simple ✓ present continuous ✓ future simple to talk about predictions & habits → show what you know = finding a solution ✓ 1st & 2nd conditionals → show how you behave in a new situation = conversing with a senior manager (usually after 2-3 interviews with subordinates) → show why you are the best candidate ]]> Experience interview = giving evidence (describing, showing diplomas...) ✓ talking about the past ✓ past simple ✓ used to | would to talk about habits in the past ✓ present perfect → show what you have achieved Practical skills interview = performing a usual task ✓ present simple ✓ present continuous ✓ future simple to talk about predictions & habits → show what you know Case interview = finding a solution ✓ 1st & 2nd conditionals → show how you behave in a new situation Final interview = conversing with a senior manager (usually after 2-3 interviews with subordinates) → show why you are the best candidate ]]> 3 Answering difficult questions shuffled_lines deck_shuffled_lines_halign shuffled_boxes edit_ol_qa active The company underwent restructuring. The mother company was taken over by a [competitor | multinational | joint-venture]. My [branch | dept] was [outsourced | de-localised]. I left for health reasons. I recovered from [a serious injury | car accident | nervous breakdown | family problems]. I was on [maternity | father's] leave. I was more interested in long-term employability. I was disappointed by [wages | career opportunities]. I couldn't improve my skills. I wouldn't make use of my know-how. I got bogged down in administrative tasks. I was looking forward to more [technical responsibilities | managing responsibilities]. I was dealing with [nitpicking | procrastinating people]. I didn't enjoy being [a cogwheel in the system | a middle manager]. I didn't want to [waste | forget | lose] my [engineering | sales | international] skills. I couldn't [see tangible results | measure the success] of my work. As a manager, I was constantly [distracted | disturbed | disrupted] in my workflow. I couldn't [concentrate on | focus on | reach] my objectives because I was multitasking all the time. ]]> What reasons and/or excuses can you give to explain why you lost your job? The company underwent restructuring. The mother company was taken over by a [competitor | multinational | joint-venture]. My [branch | dept] was [outsourced | de-localised]. I left for health reasons. I recovered from [a serious injury | car accident | nervous breakdown | family problems]. I was on [maternity | father's] leave. How can you explain you got bored in your previous job? I was more interested in long-term employability. I was disappointed by [wages | career opportunities]. I couldn't improve my skills. I wouldn't make use of my know-how. I got bogged down in administrative tasks. Why were you frustrated? I was looking forward to more [technical responsibilities | managing responsibilities]. I was dealing with [nitpicking | procrastinating people]. I didn't enjoy being [a cogwheel in the system | a middle manager]. I didn't want to [waste | forget | lose] my [engineering | sales | international] skills. I couldn't [see tangible results | measure the success] of my work. As a manager, I was constantly [distracted | disturbed | disrupted] in my workflow. I couldn't [concentrate on | focus on | reach] my objectives because I was multitasking all the time. ]]> aspiration for sth | ~ to do sth = strong desire to have or do sth to procrastinate = (formal, disapproving) to delay doing sth that you should do, usually because you do not want to do it cogwheel = wheel with a series of teeth on the edge that fit between the teeth on the next wheel and cause it to move to rest on one's laurels = to be satisfied with the success you have already won; stop trying to win new honours work/life balance = ability to keep a healthy compromise between your workload and a having a normal, social, healthy lifestyle misgiving about sth / about doing sth = feelings of doubt or anxiety about what might happen, or about whether or not sth is the right thing to do to confess to sth / to doing sth = to admit, especially formally or to the police, that you have done sth wrong or illegal job description = document that describes the general tasks, or other related duties, and responsibilities of a position. It may specify the functionary to whom the position reports, specifications such as the qualifications or skills needed by the person in the job, and a salary range restructuring = corporate management term for the act of reorganizing the legal, ownership, operational, or other structures of a company for the purpose of making it more profitable, or better organized for its present needs to undergo = to experience or be subjected to (something, typically something unpleasant or arduous) employability (long-term ~) = ability to gain initial employment, maintain. employment, and obtain new employment if required. In simple terms, employability is about being capable of getting and keeping fulfilling work. Employability is having a set of skills, knowledge, understanding and personal attributes 20230213 09:00-10:00 1.5 1333 active Viber Groups feedback - reported speech By the end of this session you will have studied Writing Complete a technical documentation assignment of your choice (based on company requirements if you wish) Practise: ✓ inversion & limiting adverbials for emphasis ✓ have something done ✓ discourse markers → paste your assignment in a Googledoc https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FUAwkp0PB2zzpXcRvpXEOT8A9FazxH-PWySJUsw16CA/edit smartphone or tablet device

Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English Grammar in Use Intermediate, Murphy Unit 47 48 reported speech key to exercise

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Read & complete the gaps in the following excerpt adapted for practising articles. Why Silicon Valley Should Pack Up and Move to Mexico City why_move_to_mexico_city_adapted_for_practising_articles.pdf

Zoom meeting details A.Vorobyova - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 736 3734 5149 Passcode: VhP32d https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73637345149?pwd=9XbxDC1Zm8liOLa6Q1HQRtaqnUaYQS.1 ]]> 20230208 hw20230213 3 pix/icons8-hand-with-pen-100_white.png Stylistic & grammatical mistakes 20200124-1549 Reported speech active grammar active textbook reported speech mindmap

reported_speech_mindmap.pdf ]]> 1 Reported speech active deck_shuffled deck_of_phrases_reported_speech_b1_02.csv the an estimated 620,000 entrepreneurs you inform your customers about new promotions by using a Viber Group (← countable) you inform your customers about new promotions by using 'Viber Group ' (← category) if you are a teacher, you can use a Viber Group to send homework to your students (← countable) if you are a teacher, you can use Viber ~~Group~~ Groups to send homework to your students (← countable) if you are a teacher, you can use 'Viber Group ' to send homework to your students (← category | tool) ]]> 20230208 09:00-10:00 1.5 1333 active Writing for style (2/3) By the end of this session you will have studied print

Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. adjectives_mindmap.pdf How To List Freelance Work on LinkedIn https://resumeworded.com/freelance-work-on-linkedin-key-advice#include-keywords-in-your-headline (go down the page) Use the tool below to find relevant skills and keywords to include in your LinkedIn headline to make your profile easier to find by recruiters and hiring managers. → What are the top skills and keywords in your industry? Our data science team analyzed over five million job postings and real data from recruiter searches, and found the the most sought after skills by recruiters in 2023. Add them into your resume or LinkedIn profile for a more successful job search and profile!

Read & complete the gaps in the following excerpt adapted for practising articles. Smart cities smart_cities_adapted_for_practising_articles_w_key.pdf

Zoom meeting details A.Vorobyova - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 736 3734 5149 Passcode: VhP32d https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73637345149?pwd=9XbxDC1Zm8liOLa6Q1HQRtaqnUaYQS.1 ]]> 20230206 hw20230208 2 pix/icons8-hand-with-pen-100_white.png Stylistic & grammatical mistakes Correct the mistakes.]]> 20191105-1703 Order of adjectives (mindmap) active textbook order of adjectives mindmap.png

adjectives_mindmap.pdf ]]> 1 Corporate university campus active fantastic learning centre (adjective of opinion before facts) size age shape colour origin material type noun]]> shuffled_boxes 20230206 hw20230208 2 pix/icons8-hand-with-pen-100_white.png Stylistic & grammatical mistakes active deck_shuffled_lines_valign prep_deck_shuffled_lines_halign deck_shuffled_lines_halign shuffled_boxes prep_deck_shuffled_lines_halign Use the same tense in descriptions to avoid confusion. Backshift one tense in reported speech unless you want to emphasise the situation is still true. Prefer a phrase or clause at the beginning to avoid separating the subject from the verb. Use a relative pronoun and its clause after the noun it defines. Keep correlative conjunctions grammatically balanced ]]> Use the same tense in descriptions to avoid confusion. 〆Since a mistake has been made, the manager was trying to understand who had made it. ✓ Since a mistake was | had been made, the manager was trying to understand who (had) made it. Backshift one tense in reported speech unless you want to emphasise the situation is still true. 〆The team lead asked staff members if they have read the report. (Have you read the report?) ✓ The team lead asked staff members if they had read the report. (present perfect → past perfect) 〆Despite apparent sell-out, the salesperson confirmed goods were still available at the warehouse. ✓ Despite apparent sell-out, the salesperson confirmed goods are still available at the warehouse. Prefer a phrase or clause at the beginning or the end to avoid separating the subject from the verb. 〆The CEO, in his annual report to shareholders, provides a detailed breakdown of dividends. ✓ The CEO provides a detailed breakdown of dividends in his annual report to shareholders ✓ In his annual report to shareholders, the CEO provides a detailed breakdown of dividends. Use a relative pronoun and its clause after the noun it defines 〆There is a design flaw in the product, which is rather costly. (costly → product OR design flaw?) ✓ In the product there is a design flaw which|that is rather costly. (which | that = relative pronoun in a defining clause, no comma) Keep correlative conjunctions grammatically balanced 〆It was both a time-consuming webinar and quite irrelevant to us. ✓ The webinar was both time-consuming and quite irrelevant to us. 〆The KPIs are not only to sell more but also that we have to improve quality. ✓ The KPIs are not only to sell more(,) but also to improve quality. ]]> 20230208 hw20230213 3 pix/icons8-hand-with-pen-100_white.png Stylistic & grammatical mistakes active prep_deck_shuffled_lines_halign deck_shuffled_lines_valign deck_shuffled_lines_halign shuffled_boxes Skip redundant words. Avoid uneducated phrases such as 'as good or better than'. Avoid words like 'in the case, in many cases, certainly...' Don't confuse 'compare to' (focus on similarities) with 'compare with' (focus on differences) If 'consider' = believe to be → consider without 'as' If 'consider' = think of, look at → consider as Don't end a list introduced by such as, for example... by 'etc', especially with persons. ]]> Skip redundant words. 〆The question as to whether this is relevant doesn't matter. ✓ Relevance doesn't matter 〆It has rarely been the case that any bug in the software has been found. ✓ Few bugs in the software have been found. Avoid uneducated phrases such as 'as good or better than'. 〆My sales pitch is as good or better than his. ✓ My sales pitch is as good as his, or better. ✓ My sales pitch is as good, if not better. Don't confuse 'compare with' (focus on differences) with 'compare to' (focus on similarities) 〆You can't compare the climate in Russia with the climate in Italy, but we may compare it to the one in Canada. ✓ You can't compare the climate in Russia to the climate in Italy, but we may compare it to the one in Canada. If 'consider' = believe to be → consider without 'as' If 'consider' = think of, look at → consider as 〆I consider the new manager as completely incompetent! ✓ I consider the new manager completely incompetent! 〆In this SWOT analysis we should consider our competitor a threat and an opportunity. ✓ In this SWOT analysis we should consider our competitor as a threat and as an opportunity. Don't end a list introduced by such as, for example... by 'etc', especially with persons. 〆They recruited developers, testers, technical writers, etc ✓ They recruited developers, testers, technical writers, to name but a few ]]> 20230206 08:45-09:45 1.5 1333 active Support stories - Writing for style (1/3) By the end of this session you will have studied https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ODSgIDxxnDz4WCwBL8yEEUAM529Tzc54G-TN085Z_pE/edit → prepare support stories for the following 2 questions: You had to make a split second decision. Would you like to make a long-lasting impact or be appreciated?

Zoom meeting details A.Vorobyova - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 736 3734 5149 Passcode: VhP32d https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73637345149?pwd=9XbxDC1Zm8liOLa6Q1HQRtaqnUaYQS.1 ]]> active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ODSgIDxxnDz4WCwBL8yEEUAM529Tzc54G-TN085Z_pE/edit → prepare support stories for the following 2 questions: You had to make a split second decision. Would you like to make a long-lasting impact or be appreciated? ]]> 1 pix/icons8-hand-with-pen-100_white.png Stylistic & grammatical mistakes active deck_shuffled_lines_valign shuffled_lines deck_shuffled_lines_halign shuffled_boxes prep_deck_shuffled_lines_halign A participial phrase at the beginning of a sentence must refer to the grammatical subject. In a series of three or more terms with a single conjunction, use a comma after each term except the last. An article or a preposition applying to all the members of a series must either be used only before the first term or else be repeated before each term. Don't use commas instead of full stops. Inversion in the restrictive clause Inversion in the main clause Don't repeat the negative form in the main clause Use modifiers before the word they modify ]]> . Obviously obviously lacking expertise in this field. Use modifiers before the word they modify NotAll the members were ~~were~~ present. He ~~only~~ found only the two biggest mistakes. Inversion in the restrictive clause Not only did he ~~sent~~ send a message, he also rang Inversion in the main clause Not until he compared prices did he ~~accepted~~ accept the offer Don't repeat the negative form in the main clause Under no circumstances ~~shouldn't~~ should you ask for help ]]> 20230206 hw20230208 2 pix/icons8-hand-with-pen-100_white.png Stylistic & grammatical mistakes active prep_deck_shuffled_lines_halign deck_shuffled_lines_valign deck_shuffled_lines_halign shuffled_boxes prep_deck_shuffled_lines_halign Correct the mistakes.]]> Use the same tense in descriptions to avoid confusion. Backshift one tense in reported speech unless you want to emphasise the situation is still true. Prefer a phrase or clause at the beginning to avoid separating the subject from the verb. Use a relative pronoun and its clause after the noun it defines. Keep correlative conjunctions grammatically balanced ]]> Use the same tense in descriptions to avoid confusion. 〆Since a mistake has been made, the manager was trying to understand who had made it. ✓ Since a mistake was made, the manager was trying to understand who made it. Backshift one tense in reported speech unless you want to emphasise the situation is still true. 〆The team lead asked staff members if they have read the report. (Have you read the report?) ✓ The team lead asked staff members if they had read the report. (present perfect → past perfect) 〆Despite apparent sell-out, the salesperson confirmed goods were still available at the warehouse. ✓ Despite apparent sell-out, the salesperson confirmed goods are still available at the warehouse. Prefer a phrase or clause at the beginning to avoid separating the subject from the verb. 〆The CEO, in his annual report to shareholders, provides a detailed breakdown of dividends. ✓ In his annual report to shareholders, the CEO provides a detailed breakdown of dividends. Use a relative pronoun and its clause after the noun it defines 〆There is a design flaw in the product, which is rather costly. (costly → product OR design flaw?) ✓ In the product there is a design flaw which|that is rather costly. (which | that = relative pronoun in a defining clause, no comma) Keep correlative conjunctions grammatically balanced 〆It was both a time-consuming webinar and quite irrelevant to us. ✓ The webinar was both time-consuming and quite irrelevant to us. 〆The KPIs are not only to sell more but also that we have to improve quality. ✓ The KPIs are not only to sell more but also to improve quality. ]]> n important, useful and long-lasting ~~, important and useful~~ impact If I could improve processes, documentation, and work... Once I had to prepare a document for a ~~one~~ a project Both (customers) stakeholders were happy with the result (we got in ) (of) the documentation ]]> 20230203 09:00-10:00 1.5 1333 active Identifying support stories (3/3) By the end of this session you will have studied https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ODSgIDxxnDz4WCwBL8yEEUAM529Tzc54G-TN085Z_pE/edit (continue from: Discuss the important written document that you were required to complete.)

Zoom meeting details A.Vorobyova - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 736 3734 5149 Passcode: VhP32d https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73637345149?pwd=9XbxDC1Zm8liOLa6Q1HQRtaqnUaYQS.1 ]]> 20230123 hw20230125 pix/icons8-hand-with-pen-100_white.png 5 Identifying support stories Give 2-3 examples for the following categories/areas of interest → copy/paste them in a Googledoc active stopwatch_by_dwyl 20230123 hw20230125 pix/icons8-hand-with-pen-100_white.png 5 Identifying support stories edit_ol_qa_writing prep_ol_qa_writing prep_ol_qa_writing active Variety of leadership principle questions and answers Do not use the same story more than twice. Prepare 2-3 stories per each of the LPs. If you do use the same story, point it out explicitly. In that case, they, most probably, will ask you to provide another story. In the end, all interviewers will share what they've got with each other and if it appears that you've got just 1-3 interesting stories, then they may think that you haven't experienced enough yet. Give 2-3 examples for the following categories/areas of interest. Explaining how you behave should be supported by personal and memorable stories. → make sure these examples illustrate some key concepts described above. Upstream & downstream feedback Have you ever had to deal with negative upstream and/or downstream feedback? What would your previous boss & colleagues say about you? (...) ✓ Key concepts: → taking things with a pinch of salt (distancing) → lesson learnt (resilience) ✓ Support stories: → disappointing performance review by a superior in spite of your hard work → misunderstanding of a given task ]]> Greatest & weakest points of your career What is your biggest achievement? Give me a specific example of a time when you used good judgement and logic in solving a problem. Give me an example of a time when you set a goal and were able to meet or achieve it. Tell me about a time when you had to go above and beyond the call of duty in order to get a job done. Describe a time when you set your sights too high (or too low). Give me an example of a time when you tried to accomplish something and failed. Give me an example of a time when you motivated others. Give me an example of a time when you used your fact-finding skills to solve a problem. Tell me about a time when you missed an obvious solution to a problem. Describe a time when you anticipated potential problems and developed preventive measures. ✓ Key concepts: ✓ Support stories: ]]> Cross functional collaboration What would your previous boss & colleagues say about you? How do you build team spirit? Give me an example of a time when you motivated others. Describe a situation in which you were able to use persuasion to successfully convince someone to see things your way. Tell me about a time when you had to use your presentation skills to influence someone's opinion. Would you like to make a long-lasting impact or be appreciated? Give me a specific example of a time when you had to conform to a policy with which you did not agree. Please discuss an important written document you were required to complete. ✓ Key concepts: ✓ Support stories: ]]> Conflict resolution Have you ever had to deal with negative upstream and/or downstream feedback? What is your typical way of dealing with conflict? Give me an example. Describe a situation in which you were able to use persuasion to successfully convince someone to see things your way. Describe a time when you were faced with a stressful situation that demonstrated your coping skills. Give me a specific example of a time when you had to conform to a policy with which you did not agree. Tell me about a time when you had too many things to do and you were required to prioritize your tasks. Give me an example of a time when you had to make a split second decision. Tell me about a time you were able to successfully deal with another person even when that individual may not have personally liked you (or vice versa). Tell me about a difficult decision you've made in the last year. Tell me about a recent situation in which you had to deal with a very upset customer or co-worker. Describe a time when you anticipated potential problems and developed preventive measures. Tell me about a time when you were forced to make an unpopular decision. Please tell me about a time you had to fire a friend. ✓ Key concepts: ✓ Support stories: ]]> Leadership Give me an example of when you showed initiative and took the lead. Give me an example of a time when you had to make a split second decision. Give me an example of a time when you motivated others. Tell me about a time when you delegated a project effectively. What is your biggest achievement as a leader? Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Would you like to make a long-lasting impact or be appreciated? How do you build team spirit? Describe a situation in which you were able to use persuasion to successfully convince someone to see things your way. Tell me about a time when you had to use your presentation skills to influence someone's opinion. Describe a time when you anticipated potential problems and developed preventive measures. Tell me about a time when you were forced to make an unpopular decision. Please tell me about a time you had to fire a friend. ✓ Key concepts: ✓ Support stories: ]]> Mentoring Where do you see yourself in 5 years? How do you mentor junior team members? How do you build team spirit? Give me an example of a time when you motivated others. Please tell me about a time you had to fire a friend. ✓ Key concepts: ✓ Support stories: ]]> Upstream & downstream feedback Have you ever had to deal with negative upstream and/or downstream feedback? What would your previous boss & colleagues say about you? Would you like to make a long-lasting impact or be appreciated? Tell me about a time when you delegated a project effectively. Please tell me about a time you had to fire a friend. ✓ Key concepts: ✓ Support stories: ]]> Everyone Each of us prepared separately ... with a deep structure of more than 2 levels Once my manager reported tome that ]]> specific /spə'sifik/ 20230130 08:45-09:45 1.5 1333 active Identifying support stories (2/3) By the end of this session you will have studied https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ODSgIDxxnDz4WCwBL8yEEUAM529Tzc54G-TN085Z_pE/edit (continue from: Discuss the important written document that you were required to complete.)

Read & complete the gaps in the following excerpt adapted for practising articles. Digital transformation that will really matters digital_transformation_that_will_really_matter_adapted_for_practising_articles_w_key.pdf FYI A little bit of reading (if you feel like it... just based on my research) → data encryption What Is Zero-Knowledge Encryption, and Why Should I Choose It? https://www.howtogeek.com/811527/what-is-zero-knowledge-encryption/ option 1 Rclone - Crypt https://rclone.org/crypt/ option 2 Create an encrypted file vault on Linux https://opensource.com/article/21/4/linux-encryption option 3 GnuPrivacy Guard https://www.gnupg.org/gph/en/manual/x110.html → backing up & syncing via ssh + vpn option 1 Rclone https://rclone.org/ option 2 Building Your Own Encrypted Cloud Backup System for Linux https://medium.com/@mormesher/building-your-own-linux-cloud-backup-system-75750f47d550 → cloud storage Cloud storage systems comparative chart https://rclone.org/overview/ option 1 Mega - Choose the right plan for you https://mega.io/pro option 2 Backblaze B2 - Consumption-Based Rate Comparison https://www.backblaze.com/b2/cloud-storage-pricing.html → VPS (more expensive than just cloud storage if you need 20Gb+ but more options, such as your own vpn) NarWeb (Turkey) https://narweb.net/store/linux-bireysel-hosting Выбрать VPS (Russia) https://ruvds.com/ru-rub depending on your location & RosKomNadzor... (...) VPN tunnel https://www.wireguard.com/

Zoom meeting details A.Vorobyova - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 736 3734 5149 Passcode: VhP32d https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73637345149?pwd=9XbxDC1Zm8liOLa6Q1HQRtaqnUaYQS.1 ]]> 20230123 hw20230125 pix/icons8-hand-with-pen-100_white.png 5 Identifying support stories Give 2-3 examples for the following categories/areas of interest → copy/paste them in a Googledoc active stopwatch_by_dwyl 20230123 hw20230125 pix/icons8-hand-with-pen-100_white.png 5 Identifying support stories prep_ol_qa_writing edit_ol_qa_writing prep_ol_qa_writing active Variety of leadership principle questions and answers Do not use the same story more than twice. Prepare 2-3 stories per each of the LPs. If you do use the same story, point it out explicitly. In that case, they, most probably, will ask you to provide another story. In the end, all interviewers will share what they've got with each other and if it appears that you've got just 1-3 interesting stories, then they may think that you haven't experienced enough yet. Give 2-3 examples for the following categories/areas of interest. Explaining how you behave should be supported by personal and memorable stories. → make sure these examples illustrate some key concepts described above. Upstream & downstream feedback Have you ever had to deal with negative upstream and/or downstream feedback? What would your previous boss & colleagues say about you? (...) ✓ Key concepts: → taking things with a pinch of salt (distancing) → lesson learnt (resilience) ✓ Support stories: → disappointing performance review by a superior in spite of your hard work → misunderstanding of a given task ]]> Greatest & weakest points of your career What is your biggest achievement? Give me a specific example of a time when you used good judgement and logic in solving a problem. Give me an example of a time when you set a goal and were able to meet or achieve it. Tell me about a time when you had to go above and beyond the call of duty in order to get a job done. Describe a time when you set your sights too high (or too low). Give me an example of a time when you tried to accomplish something and failed. Give me an example of a time when you motivated others. Give me an example of a time when you used your fact-finding skills to solve a problem. Tell me about a time when you missed an obvious solution to a problem. Describe a time when you anticipated potential problems and developed preventive measures. ✓ Key concepts: ✓ Support stories: ]]> Cross functional collaboration What would your previous boss & colleagues say about you? How do you build team spirit? Give me an example of a time when you motivated others. Describe a situation in which you were able to use persuasion to successfully convince someone to see things your way. Tell me about a time when you had to use your presentation skills to influence someone's opinion. Would you like to make a long-lasting impact or be appreciated? Give me a specific example of a time when you had to conform to a policy with which you did not agree. Please discuss an important written document you were required to complete. ✓ Key concepts: ✓ Support stories: ]]> Conflict resolution Have you ever had to deal with negative upstream and/or downstream feedback? What is your typical way of dealing with conflict? Give me an example. Describe a situation in which you were able to use persuasion to successfully convince someone to see things your way. Describe a time when you were faced with a stressful situation that demonstrated your coping skills. Give me a specific example of a time when you had to conform to a policy with which you did not agree. Tell me about a time when you had too many things to do and you were required to prioritize your tasks. Give me an example of a time when you had to make a split second decision. Tell me about a time you were able to successfully deal with another person even when that individual may not have personally liked you (or vice versa). Tell me about a difficult decision you've made in the last year. Tell me about a recent situation in which you had to deal with a very upset customer or co-worker. Describe a time when you anticipated potential problems and developed preventive measures. Tell me about a time when you were forced to make an unpopular decision. Please tell me about a time you had to fire a friend. ✓ Key concepts: ✓ Support stories: ]]> Leadership Give me an example of when you showed initiative and took the lead. Give me an example of a time when you had to make a split second decision. Give me an example of a time when you motivated others. Tell me about a time when you delegated a project effectively. What is your biggest achievement as a leader? Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Would you like to make a long-lasting impact or be appreciated? How do you build team spirit? Describe a situation in which you were able to use persuasion to successfully convince someone to see things your way. Tell me about a time when you had to use your presentation skills to influence someone's opinion. Describe a time when you anticipated potential problems and developed preventive measures. Tell me about a time when you were forced to make an unpopular decision. Please tell me about a time you had to fire a friend. ✓ Key concepts: ✓ Support stories: ]]> Mentoring Where do you see yourself in 5 years? How do you mentor junior team members? How do you build team spirit? Give me an example of a time when you motivated others. Please tell me about a time you had to fire a friend. ✓ Key concepts: ✓ Support stories: ]]> Upstream & downstream feedback Have you ever had to deal with negative upstream and/or downstream feedback? What would your previous boss & colleagues say about you? Would you like to make a long-lasting impact or be appreciated? Tell me about a time when you delegated a project effectively. Please tell me about a time you had to fire a friend. ✓ Key concepts: ✓ Support stories: ]]> superficial = (often disapproving) not studying or looking at sth thoroughly; seeing only what is obvious superficial preliminary draft I ~~have~~ had never used this instrument before In some cases, you have to ask the permission, ~~in another case~~ in other cases | otherwise you don't have to discuss it You build a team spirit ]]> 20230125 09:00-10:00 1.5 1333 active Inversion for style - Identifying support stories (1/2) By the end of this session you will have studied Read & complete the gaps in the following excerpt adapted for practising articles. Tinder wants AI to set you up on a date tinder_AI_to_set_you_up_on_a_date_adapted_for_practising_articles.pdf (optional homework) smartphone or tablet device

Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Grammar and vocabulary for CAE and Proficiency by Longman Limiting & negative adverbial phrases pg 118 review grammar structures pg 119 ex 1 2 3 4 grammar grammar_and_vocabulary_for_CAE_and_proficiency_Longman_Side_Wellman_pg118-119_inversion_after_negative_adverbs_w_key.pdf smartphone or tablet device

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Zoom meeting details A.Vorobyova - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 736 3734 5149 Passcode: VhP32d https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73637345149?pwd=9XbxDC1Zm8liOLa6Q1HQRtaqnUaYQS.1 ]]> 20230123 hw20230125 pix/icons8-hand-with-pen-100_white.png 5 Identifying support stories Give 2-3 examples for the following categories/areas of interest. 20190912-1423 Inversion after negative adverbials active grammar Watch out After 'not until', 'only when' and 'only after' the inversion is in the main part of the sentence. Which is more logical? 1) I read a book only after I have read its review 2) I read its review only after I have read the book ✓ 1) Which is the main clause? 1) I read a book (only after) 2) I have read its review ✓ 1) (only after) 2) I have read its review = restrictive condition Where is the inversion: clause 1) or clause 2) 〆 Only after ~~have I read~~ its review | ~~I read~~ a book ✓ Only after I have read its review | do I read a book = limiting adverbial w/o inversion | main clause with inversion ]]> active textbook limiting adverbials mindmap

]]> 20191010-1219 Inversion after limiting adverbials active review active textbook pg 119 ex 1 2 3 4 grammar_and_vocabulary_for_CAE_and_proficiency_Longman_Side_Wellman_pg118-119_inversion_after_negative_adverbs_w_key.pdf Feedback ]]> 20230123 hw20230125 pix/icons8-hand-with-pen-100_white.png 5 Identifying support stories prep_ol_qa_writing edit_ol_qa_writing prep_ol_qa_writing active Variety of leadership principle questions and answers Do not use the same story more than twice. Prepare 2-3 stories per each of the LPs. If you do use the same story, point it out explicitly. In that case, they, most probably, will ask you to provide another story. In the end, all interviewers will share what they've got with each other and if it appears that you've got just 1-3 interesting stories, then they may think that you haven't experienced enough yet. Give 2-3 examples for the following categories/areas of interest. Explaining how you behave should be supported by personal and memorable stories. → make sure these examples illustrate some key concepts described above. Upstream & downstream feedback Have you ever had to deal with negative upstream and/or downstream feedback? What would your previous boss & colleagues say about you? (...) ✓ Key concepts: → taking things with a pinch of salt (distancing) → lesson learnt (resilience) ✓ Support stories: → disappointing performance review by a superior in spite of your hard work → misunderstanding of a given task ]]> Greatest & weakest points of your career What is your biggest achievement? Give me a specific example of a time when you used good judgement and logic in solving a problem. Give me an example of a time when you set a goal and were able to meet or achieve it. Tell me about a time when you had to go above and beyond the call of duty in order to get a job done. Describe a time when you set your sights too high (or too low). Give me an example of a time when you tried to accomplish something and failed. Give me an example of a time when you motivated others. Give me an example of a time when you used your fact-finding skills to solve a problem. Tell me about a time when you missed an obvious solution to a problem. Describe a time when you anticipated potential problems and developed preventive measures. ✓ Key concepts: ✓ Support stories: ]]> Cross functional collaboration What would your previous boss & colleagues say about you? How do you build team spirit? Give me an example of a time when you motivated others. Describe a situation in which you were able to use persuasion to successfully convince someone to see things your way. Tell me about a time when you had to use your presentation skills to influence someone's opinion. Would you like to make a long-lasting impact or be appreciated? Give me a specific example of a time when you had to conform to a policy with which you did not agree. Please discuss an important written document you were required to complete. ✓ Key concepts: ✓ Support stories: ]]> Conflict resolution Have you ever had to deal with negative upstream and/or downstream feedback? What is your typical way of dealing with conflict? Give me an example. Describe a situation in which you were able to use persuasion to successfully convince someone to see things your way. Describe a time when you were faced with a stressful situation that demonstrated your coping skills. Give me a specific example of a time when you had to conform to a policy with which you did not agree. Tell me about a time when you had too many things to do and you were required to prioritize your tasks. Give me an example of a time when you had to make a split second decision. Tell me about a time you were able to successfully deal with another person even when that individual may not have personally liked you (or vice versa). Tell me about a difficult decision you've made in the last year. Tell me about a recent situation in which you had to deal with a very upset customer or co-worker. Describe a time when you anticipated potential problems and developed preventive measures. Tell me about a time when you were forced to make an unpopular decision. Please tell me about a time you had to fire a friend. ✓ Key concepts: ✓ Support stories: ]]> Leadership Give me an example of when you showed initiative and took the lead. Give me an example of a time when you had to make a split second decision. Give me an example of a time when you motivated others. Tell me about a time when you delegated a project effectively. What is your biggest achievement as a leader? Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Would you like to make a long-lasting impact or be appreciated? How do you build team spirit? Describe a situation in which you were able to use persuasion to successfully convince someone to see things your way. Tell me about a time when you had to use your presentation skills to influence someone's opinion. Describe a time when you anticipated potential problems and developed preventive measures. Tell me about a time when you were forced to make an unpopular decision. Please tell me about a time you had to fire a friend. ✓ Key concepts: ✓ Support stories: ]]> Mentoring Where do you see yourself in 5 years? How do you mentor junior team members? How do you build team spirit? Give me an example of a time when you motivated others. Please tell me about a time you had to fire a friend. ✓ Key concepts: ✓ Support stories: ]]> Upstream & downstream feedback Have you ever had to deal with negative upstream and/or downstream feedback? What would your previous boss & colleagues say about you? Would you like to make a long-lasting impact or be appreciated? Tell me about a time when you delegated a project effectively. Please tell me about a time you had to fire a friend. ✓ Key concepts: ✓ Support stories: ]]> had the product ~~had~~ been launched than the next one was already being designed ]]> 20230123 09:00-10:00 1.5 1333 active Identifying single answers for many questions By the end of this session you will have studied Read & complete the gaps in the following excerpt adapted for practising articles. How automation works The Guardian how_automation_works.pdf A new report by the US-based National Academies of Science Engineering and Medicine suggests that not only has the automation of work barely begun but that the ways in which we measure the eﬀects of technology on employment are inadequate to the task → inversion (optional homework) smartphone or tablet device

Zoom meeting details A.Vorobyova - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 736 3734 5149 Passcode: VhP32d https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73637345149?pwd=9XbxDC1Zm8liOLa6Q1HQRtaqnUaYQS.1 ]]> 20191106-1800 Cleft sentences active grammar 20230123-0923 Reduced cleft sentences active grammar pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png 4 Identifying single answers for many questions edit_match_qa edit_ol_qa_writing active The same areas of interests may be addressed with different questions. Match the following categories / areas of interests with example questions. → add any other questions which could paraphrase the meaning & lead to the same answer Greatest & weakest points of your career Give me an example of a time when you set a goal and were able to meet or achieve it. What is your biggest achievement? ]]> greatest & weakest points of your career What is your biggest achievement? Give me a specific example of a time when you used good judgement and logic in solving a problem. Give me an example of a time when you set a goal and were able to meet or achieve it. Tell me about a time when you had to go above and beyond the call of duty in order to get a job done. Describe a time when you set your sights too high (or too low). Give me an example of a time when you tried to accomplish something and failed. Give me an example of a time when you motivated others. Give me an example of a time when you used your fact-finding skills to solve a problem. Tell me about a time when you missed an obvious solution to a problem. Describe a time when you anticipated potential problems and developed preventive measures. cross functional collaboration What would your previous boss & colleagues say about you? How do you build team spirit? Give me an example of a time when you motivated others. Describe a situation in which you were able to use persuasion to successfully convince someone to see things your way. Tell me about a time when you had to use your presentation skills to influence someone's opinion. Would you like to make a long-lasting impact or be appreciated? Give me a specific example of a time when you had to conform to a policy with which you did not agree. Please discuss an important written document you were required to complete. conflict resolution Have you ever had to deal with negative upstream and/or downstream feedback? What is your typical way of dealing with conflict? Give me an example. Describe a situation in which you were able to use persuasion to successfully convince someone to see things your way. Describe a time when you were faced with a stressful situation that demonstrated your coping skills. Give me a specific example of a time when you had to conform to a policy with which you did not agree. Tell me about a time when you had too many things to do and you were required to prioritize your tasks. Give me an example of a time when you had to make a split second decision. Tell me about a time you were able to successfully deal with another person even when that individual may not have personally liked you (or vice versa). Tell me about a difficult decision you've made in the last year. Tell me about a recent situation in which you had to deal with a very upset customer or co-worker. Describe a time when you anticipated potential problems and developed preventive measures. Tell me about a time when you were forced to make an unpopular decision. Please tell me about a time you had to fire a friend. leadership Give me an example of when you showed initiative and took the lead. Give me an example of a time when you had to make a split second decision. Give me an example of a time when you motivated others. Tell me about a time when you delegated a project effectively. What is your biggest achievement as a leader? Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Would you like to make a long-lasting impact or be appreciated? How do you build team spirit? Describe a situation in which you were able to use persuasion to successfully convince someone to see things your way. Tell me about a time when you had to use your presentation skills to influence someone's opinion. Describe a time when you anticipated potential problems and developed preventive measures. Tell me about a time when you were forced to make an unpopular decision. Please tell me about a time you had to fire a friend. mentoring Where do you see yourself in 5 years? How do you mentor junior team members? How do you build team spirit? Give me an example of a time when you motivated others. Please tell me about a time you had to fire a friend. upstream & downstream feedback Have you ever had to deal with negative upstream and/or downstream feedback? What would your previous boss & colleagues say about you? Would you like to make a long-lasting impact or be appreciated? Tell me about a time when you delegated a project effectively. Please tell me about a time you had to fire a friend. 20230123 hw20230125 pix/icons8-hand-with-pen-100_white.png 5 Identifying support stories prep_ol_qa_writing edit_ol_qa_writing prep_ol_qa_writing active Variety of leadership principle questions and answers Do not use the same story more than twice. Prepare 2-3 stories per each of the LPs. If you do use the same story, point it out explicitly. In that case, they, most probably, will ask you to provide another story. In the end, all interviewers will share what they've got with each other and if it appears that you've got just 1-3 interesting stories, then they may think that you haven't experienced enough yet. Give 2-3 examples for the following categories/areas of interest. Explaining how you behave should be supported by personal and memorable stories. → make sure these examples illustrate some key concepts described above. Upstream & downstream feedback Have you ever had to deal with negative upstream and/or downstream feedback? What would your previous boss & colleagues say about you? (...) ✓ Key concepts: → taking things with a pinch of salt (distancing) → lesson learnt (resilience) ✓ Support stories: → disappointing performance review by a superior in spite of your hard work → misunderstanding of a given task ]]> Greatest & weakest points of your career What is your biggest achievement? Give me a specific example of a time when you used good judgement and logic in solving a problem. Give me an example of a time when you set a goal and were able to meet or achieve it. Tell me about a time when you had to go above and beyond the call of duty in order to get a job done. Describe a time when you set your sights too high (or too low). Give me an example of a time when you tried to accomplish something and failed. Give me an example of a time when you motivated others. Give me an example of a time when you used your fact-finding skills to solve a problem. Tell me about a time when you missed an obvious solution to a problem. Describe a time when you anticipated potential problems and developed preventive measures. ✓ Key concepts: ✓ Support stories: ]]> Cross functional collaboration What would your previous boss & colleagues say about you? How do you build team spirit? Give me an example of a time when you motivated others. Describe a situation in which you were able to use persuasion to successfully convince someone to see things your way. Tell me about a time when you had to use your presentation skills to influence someone's opinion. Would you like to make a long-lasting impact or be appreciated? Give me a specific example of a time when you had to conform to a policy with which you did not agree. Please discuss an important written document you were required to complete. ✓ Key concepts: ✓ Support stories: ]]> Conflict resolution Have you ever had to deal with negative upstream and/or downstream feedback? What is your typical way of dealing with conflict? Give me an example. Describe a situation in which you were able to use persuasion to successfully convince someone to see things your way. Describe a time when you were faced with a stressful situation that demonstrated your coping skills. Give me a specific example of a time when you had to conform to a policy with which you did not agree. Tell me about a time when you had too many things to do and you were required to prioritize your tasks. Give me an example of a time when you had to make a split second decision. Tell me about a time you were able to successfully deal with another person even when that individual may not have personally liked you (or vice versa). Tell me about a difficult decision you've made in the last year. Tell me about a recent situation in which you had to deal with a very upset customer or co-worker. Describe a time when you anticipated potential problems and developed preventive measures. Tell me about a time when you were forced to make an unpopular decision. Please tell me about a time you had to fire a friend. ✓ Key concepts: ✓ Support stories: ]]> Leadership Give me an example of when you showed initiative and took the lead. Give me an example of a time when you had to make a split second decision. Give me an example of a time when you motivated others. Tell me about a time when you delegated a project effectively. What is your biggest achievement as a leader? Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Would you like to make a long-lasting impact or be appreciated? How do you build team spirit? Describe a situation in which you were able to use persuasion to successfully convince someone to see things your way. Tell me about a time when you had to use your presentation skills to influence someone's opinion. Describe a time when you anticipated potential problems and developed preventive measures. Tell me about a time when you were forced to make an unpopular decision. Please tell me about a time you had to fire a friend. ✓ Key concepts: ✓ Support stories: ]]> Mentoring Where do you see yourself in 5 years? How do you mentor junior team members? How do you build team spirit? Give me an example of a time when you motivated others. Please tell me about a time you had to fire a friend. ✓ Key concepts: ✓ Support stories: ]]> Upstream & downstream feedback Have you ever had to deal with negative upstream and/or downstream feedback? What would your previous boss & colleagues say about you? Would you like to make a long-lasting impact or be appreciated? Tell me about a time when you delegated a project effectively. Please tell me about a time you had to fire a friend. ✓ Key concepts: ✓ Support stories: ]]> to plug (holes,gaps...) = to provide sth that has been missing from a particular situation and is needed in order to improve it to disrupt = to make it difficult for sth to continue in the normal way cognitive = relating to or involving the processes of thinking and reasoning to yield = to produce or provide sth, for example a profit, result or crop to set your sights on sth / on doing sth = to decide that you want sth and to try very hard to get it call of duty = feeling that you should do something because it is your duty 20230118 09:00-10:00 1.5 1333 active Expressing criticism in a diplomatic way (have sth done + passive form) By the end of this session you will have studied Read & complete the gaps in the following excerpt adapted for practising articles. More 2017 Predictions: You Won’t Believe What These Tech Experts Foresee predictions_for_2017_artificial_intelligence_adapted_for_practising_articles.pdf smartphone or tablet device

Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. The Business 2.0 Upper Intermediate pg 41 ex 6 grammar the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_students_book_pg40-41_quality_passive_structures_passive_modals_have_something_done.pdf

Zoom meeting details A.Vorobyova - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 736 3734 5149 Passcode: VhP32d https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73637345149?pwd=9XbxDC1Zm8liOLa6Q1HQRtaqnUaYQS.1 ]]> active textbook Feedback pg 41 ex 7 8 role play pg 115 internal auditor ✓ practise being polite ✓ use passive & modals forms pg 117 night shift supervisor ✓ suggest what should be done ✓ use modals forms ]]> B2-00-09-05 1 Getting the big picture edit_ol_qa single_qs_ans active pix/adult-beard-blur-927022-darker.jpg Use this mindmap to brainstorm preparation for interviews. → answer the questions below behavioural_interviews_questions_topics_areas

behavioural_interviews_questions_topics_areas

]]> What other categories/areas of interest can you add to this mindmap? ✓ cross functional collaboration ✓ conflict resolution ✓ leadership (...) example: greatest & weakest points of your career Why do you need to be aware of buzzwords and keywords for an interview? ✓ show you are aware of professional expectations ✓ give evidence you are familiar with continuous learning ✓ support your interest in current trends How many support stories do you need? ✓ at least 2-3 per area of interest ✓ don't refer at interview only to experience / support stories you have already described in your CV & covering letter → prepare 8-12 anecdotes, support stories with tangible facts 2 Topics (categories / areas of interest) to be discussed at interview shuffled_boxes02 deck_shuffled_lines_valign shuffled_lines active pix/adult-beard-blur-927022-darker.jpg Understanding what is expected at different interviews Understanding what is expected from behavioural questions ]]> pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png 3 Vocabulary (buzzwords & key concepts) edit_match_qa shuffled_boxes03 edit_ol_qa_writing active Match areas of interest/categories with buzzwords and/or key concepts. → add your own keywords under each suggested answer Greatest & weakest points of your career ✓ thinking outside the box ✓ determination ✓ resting on your laurels (or not...) resilience ]]> Be aware of buzzwords and keywords for an interview: ✓ show you are aware of professional expectations ✓ give evidence you are familiar with continuous learning ✓ support your interest in current trends greatest & weakest points of your career ✓ thinking outside the box ✓ determination ✓ resilience ✓ resting on your laurels (or not...) cross functional collaboration ✓ collaborative editing (MS Teams) ✓ real-time communication and collaboration ✓ version control (github) ✓ peer review conflict resolution ✓ people skills ✓ conflict management ✓ win-win ✓ concessions leadership ✓ empowerment 〆micromanagement ✓ delegation ✓ corporate culture mentoring ✓ on-boarding ✓ accelerating personal and professional development of mentees ✓ guidance, advice, feedback upstream & downstream feedback upstream feedback = employee → manager 〆too often crave only for good news → be wary of absent criticism downstream feedback = manager → employee 〆too often negative ✓ should leverage strengths → don't neglect praise lean (manufacturing technique) = containing little excess fringe = outside boundary or surface of something fringe benefit = incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment product recall = quest by the manufacturer of a defective product to return the product (as for replacement or repair) upstream feedback = employee → manager downstream feedback = manager → employee haven't known didn't know about it ]]> 20230116 09:00-10:00 1.5 1333 active Articles - Having something completed (2/2) By the end of this session you will have studied Read & complete the gaps in the following excerpt adapted for practising articles. Why You Are One Step Closer to Driving Electric Cars why_are_you_one_step_closer_to_driving_electric_cars_adapted_for_practising_articles.pdf Rescheduled from previous lesson smartphone or tablet device

Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. The Business 2.0 Upper Intermediate pg 41 ex 3 role play the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_students_book_pg40-41_quality_passive_structures_passive_modals_have_something_done.pdf

Zoom meeting details A.Vorobyova - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 736 3734 5149 Passcode: VhP32d https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73637345149?pwd=9XbxDC1Zm8liOLa6Q1HQRtaqnUaYQS.1 ]]> The Business Upper Intermediate 2.0 3 Have something done active deck_shuffled_monochrome deck_of_phrases_have_something_done_b2_04.csv active textbook pg 41 ex 4 listening the_business_mac_millan/the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0/the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01/the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01_050.ogg pg 41 ex 5 passive set for homework pg 41 ex 6 grammar ]]> to mend = to repair forklift = small industrial vehicle with a power operated forked platform in front that can be inserted under loads to lift and move them skip = large open container for putting old bricks, rubbish/garbage, etc. in. The skip is then loaded on a lorry/truck and taken away stacking = placing in a vertical arrangement so that each item in a pile is resting on top of another item in the pile rack = piece of equipment, usually made of metal or wooden bars, that is used for holding things or for hanging things on trademark = trademarks are brands, while not all brands are trademarks. In its simplest form, your brand is your image. It is what the public sees and thinks about your company. A trademark is a specific aspect of your brand which has legal protection as it is a unique identifier for you 20230111 09:00-10:00 1.5 1333 active Answering interview questions with the Minto Pyramid By the end of this session you will have studied Read & complete the gaps in the following excerpt adapted for practising articles. Blockchain, Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency And ICOs - All You Need To Know In 10 Minutes by Bernard Marr blockchain_bitcoin_cryptocurrency_and_ICOs_in_10min_adapted_for_practising_articles.pdf smartphone or tablet device

Zoom meeting details A.Vorobyova - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 736 3734 5149 Passcode: VhP32d https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73637345149?pwd=9XbxDC1Zm8liOLa6Q1HQRtaqnUaYQS.1 ]]> 1 Answering interview questions with the Minto Pyramid active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png https://www.linkedin.com/interview-prep/assessments/urn:li:fsd_assessment:(1,a)/question/urn:li:fsd_assessmentQuestion:(10011,aq11)/) → practise the following strategy

Minto Pyramid Principle 1. Answer, thesis or key point 2. Arguments & main points 3. Supporting details & ideas

]]> Can you explain your employment gap? ✓ leveraged time available to improve hard & soft skills focus on what you couldn't do while employed What is your greatest strength? ✓ able to distinguish what is necessary to achieve given goals thanks to analytical skills & anticipating needs → determined & committed to achieving goals strike a compromise between confidence & modesty Tell me about a time when you showed leadership. don't only describe your experience, also include challenges involved Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Describe your most challenging project. avoid a chronological narrative rapport /ræˈpɔ:/ 20230109 09:00-10:00 1.5 1333 active Articles - STAR method - Having something completed (1/2) By the end of this session you will have studied print

Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. articles_mindmap.pdf

Read & complete the gaps in the following excerpt adapted for practising articles. Digital heaven digital_heaven_adapted_for_practising_articles.pdf key to exercise

Check your answers with the key at the end of the file. smartphone or tablet device

Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English Grammar in Use Intermediate 3rd ed - Murphy Unit 46 Have something done

pg 92-93 ex 46.1 46.2 46.3 key to exercise

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Writing What is your typical way of dealing with conflict? Give me an example of how your environment has helped you to deal successfully with another person even when that individual may not have personally liked you (or vice versa). → paste your assignment in a Googledoc https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u31vwp0KOtezaep7JEc7IBB5psKWTKDJxr29Q8vP2M0/edit schedule

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articles_mindmap.pdf ]]> active textbook What is your typical way of dealing with conflict? Give me an example of how your environment has helped you to deal successfully with another person even when that individual may not have personally liked you (or vice versa). → paste your assignment in a Googledoc https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u31vwp0KOtezaep7JEc7IBB5psKWTKDJxr29Q8vP2M0/edit T / Cl Feedback ]]> 20211003-2135 Have something done active grammar subject + auxiliary/modal verb + object + past participle Is the agent (hairdresser) important? 〆 no → arrangement for a different person to do sth for us ✓ I have my hair cut every month by ♣my neighbour who is a butcher subject + auxiliary/modal verb + object + past participle + preposition + agent ♣ my neighbour who is a butcher = agent A hotel manager asks the customer: Will you [have served your breakfast | have your breakfast served] in your room? ✓ will you have your breakfast served = arrangement for a different person to do sth for us ... or will you have it downstairs? [arrangement | request] ≠ arrangement ✓ request, order ]]> 1 Have something done active deck_shuffled deck_of_phrases_have_something_done_b2_03.csv receive end up with | finalise a complete and polished text ]]> 20221229 09:00-10:00 1.5 1333 active Speaking strategies Minto Pyramid Principle By the end of this session you will have studied print

Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. The Business 2.0 Upper Intermediate Writing Memos pg 31 ex 6 output the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_students_book_pg30-31_writing_memos_officialese_vs_plain_english.pdf

Writing Graded correction https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h1jQ-JNHeujPpe1OSTbtvfvwTwJ1yvsigtxLYOTUrM4/edit schedule

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Zoom meeting details A.Vorobyova - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 736 3734 5149 Passcode: VhP32d https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73637345149?pwd=9XbxDC1Zm8liOLa6Q1HQRtaqnUaYQS.1 ]]> 2 The STAR method 20221226 hw20221229 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png 1 Speaking strategies active edit_match_qa prep_match_qa pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png Match the expressions with their definition. Which of these speaking strategies could help you during a peer review interview? STAR method structured manner of responding to a behavioural-based interview question by discussing the specific situation, task, action, and result of the situation you are describing behavioural interview questions questions about how you have behaved in the past and how you have handled certain work situations sound bite short clip of speech extracted from a longer piece of audio, often used to promote or exemplify the full length piece; short phrase or sentence that captures the essence of what the speaker was trying to say press release official statement made to journalists by a large organization, a political party or a government department MBA-like question questions designed to understand your past behaviour to predict how you will perform, asking very specific examples of what you did and what thought process helped you make that decision, and the impact your decision made 2 The STAR method 20221226 hw20221229 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png active deck_shuffled_lines_halign deck_shuffled_lines prep_deck_shuffled_lines_halign Give me a specific example of a time at your company when you used good judgement and logic in solving a problem with a business solution. ]]> Situation Task Action Result ]]> Situation: Describe the situation that you were in or the task that you needed to accomplish. You must describe a specific event or situation, not a generalized description of what you have done in the past. Be sure to give enough detail for the interviewer to understand. This situation can be from a previous job, from a volunteer experience, or any relevant event. Task: What goal were you working toward? Action: Describe the actions you took to address the situation with an appropriate amount of detail and keep the focus on YOU. What specific steps did you take and what was your particular contribution? Be careful that you don’t describe what the team or group did when talking about a project, but what you actually did. Use the word 'I', not 'we' when describing actions. Result: Describe the outcome of your actions and don’t be shy about taking credit for your behaviour. What happened? How did the event end? What did you accomplish? What did you learn? Make sure your answer contains multiple positive results. ]]> 3 Answering questions with the STAR approach. hw20220412 active edit_ol_qa_writing edit_ol_qa prep_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Give me a specific example of a time at your company when you used good judgement and logic in solving a problem with a business solution. (S) Situation (T) Task (A) Action (R) Result (S) Situation In 2021 we had 2 accidents in the main factory that cost a million dollars and disrupted production. It was the first time we had a big explosion. Internal investigation identified the human factor as the cause. (Staff had changed technology but not procedures. They had failed to calculate the risk in the oxygen converter.) (T) Task Based on investigation results, we were tasked by the management council to provide a business solution dealing with risk management. (A) Action We suggested a series of actions to foster a risk culture in the company. It consisted firstly of general courses for managers. The following courses focused on mitigating risk with the supply chain, accounting, etc depending on staff's area of interest. (R) Result Our KPIs were to reach a zero fatality level as well as reduce the LTFR (Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate) from 1.5 to 0.5. LTFR = Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate Describe a time when you experienced a stressful situation at work & dealt with it. (be careful not to answer with a chronological description!) (S) Situation (T) Task (A) Action (R) Result (S) Situation In the early days of the Covid pandemic, there were hardly no means of on-line communication beside Skype. Our objective was not to withhold on-going processes. Doing business on-line was a very stressful experience for staff who only knew how to provide a business service face to face. (T) Task We tested 6 solutions to provide our business services on-line. We had to identify the optimum solutions for both staff and clients. (A) Action We outsourced a customer-oriented software company who were able to create the most appropriate solutions tailored to our needs in close cooperation with us. (R) Result We ended up with a win-win solution. They now also sell this product to other companies and not only to us. What is your typical way of dealing with conflict? Give me an example how your environment has helped you to deal successfully with another person even when that individual may not have personally liked you (or vice versa). (S) Situation (T) Task (A) Action (R) Result (S) Situation Clients expect a single interlocutor when enquiring about business solutions, however we have currently 3 services ready to support their needs, and that can be confusing. (T) Task We need to put in place a CRM (customer relationship management) (A) Action One dept focuses on the production function. Another dept deals with all other functions. We have created an on-line CRM system so that it doesn't matter who is responsible for the solution, i.e. we have implemented a needs-oriented system. (R) Result Business needs and access to our existing offers are now available through a user-friendly interface. press release = official statement made to journalists by a large organization, a political party or a government department sound bite = short clip of speech or music extracted from a longer piece of audio, often used to promote or exemplify the full length piece. In the context of journalism, a sound bite is characterized by a short phrase or sentence that captures the essence of what the speaker was trying to say, and is used to summarize information and entice the reader or viewer STAR method = structured manner of responding to a behavioural-based interview question by discussing the specific situation, task, action, and result of the situation you are describing behavioural interview questions = questions about how you have behaved in the past and how you have handled certain work situations. Employers use this technique to understand candidates' various work-related challenges that demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving, and situations that showcase leadership skills, conflict resolution and performance under pressure has had experience with I prepared a ~~resume~~ summary of this meeting ]]> 20221226 09:00-10:00 1.5 1333 active Writing memos By the end of this session you will have studied print

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Zoom meeting details A.Vorobyova - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 736 3734 5149 Passcode: VhP32d https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73637345149?pwd=9XbxDC1Zm8liOLa6Q1HQRtaqnUaYQS.1 ]]> 20221216 Preparing for a job interview hw20221219 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png The Business 2.0 Upper Intermediate B2 Unit 2.5 Writing memos active textbook T / Cl What is the difference between todo lists and memos? ✓ todo lists focus on tasks & objectives → probably more time effective & easier to understand ✓ memos (= memorandum, remember) focus on what not to forget → probably more administrative & old-fashioned style of communication ⇒ different uses of language T / Cl Why do memos get ignored? 〆 early | late notice 〆 wrong addressing 〆 irrelevant content 〆 inappropriate register 〆 illegible layout pg 30 ex 1 discussion T / Cl What is a target time frame? [schedule | deadline | objective for the future] ✓ deadline To communicate more effectively you should use [plain | sophisticated] language ✓ plain Functional language: Writing memos pg 30 ex 2 3 model & analysis T / Cl If you want to communicate effectively: you need [plain / advanced] language ✓ plain language = simply and clearly expressed, without using technical language ≠ legalese examples of 'officialese' It is recognised jargon can speed up communication 'it is recognised' Is it formal or informal? ✓ formal Why? ✓ passive form What is a less formal way of saying the same thing? ✓ we... think, realise, reckon speed up Is it formal or informal? ✓ informal What is a more formal way of saying the same thing? ✓ jargon may enhance communication Find the mistake in register It is recognised jargon can speed up communication ✓ mix of formal & informal register Which sentence has a [formal | informal] register? It is recognised jargon may enhance communication ✓ formal We realise jargon can speed up communication ✓ informal pg 31 ex 4 language focus set for homework pg 31 ex 5 writing a memo pg 31 ex 5 writing a memo key to exercise

Mouse-over to view key: We realise that there is currently not enough parking space on the site, and we are making plans to solve the problem. The main difficulty at the moment is the area next to the logistics warehouse. If there was a fire, it would be very difficult for emergency vehicles to reach the fuel tanks behind the building. We must keep access roads to all buildings clear. Please remember that cars should only be parked in the official car parks. As from Monday 13 August we regret that we will have to remove any cars parked on access roads. Thank you for your cooperation. pg 31 ex 6 output listening the_business_mac_millan_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_41.ogg pg 31 ex 7 role play set for homework pg 31 ex 8 9 ]]> 2 The STAR method 20221226 hw20221229 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png active prep_deck_shuffled_lines_halign deck_shuffled_lines_halign deck_shuffled_lines Give me a specific example of a time at your company when you used good judgement and logic in solving a problem with a business solution. ]]> Situation Task Action Result ]]> Situation: Describe the situation that you were in or the task that you needed to accomplish. You must describe a specific event or situation, not a generalized description of what you have done in the past. Be sure to give enough detail for the interviewer to understand. This situation can be from a previous job, from a volunteer experience, or any relevant event. Task: What goal were you working toward? Action: Describe the actions you took to address the situation with an appropriate amount of detail and keep the focus on YOU. What specific steps did you take and what was your particular contribution? Be careful that you don’t describe what the team or group did when talking about a project, but what you actually did. Use the word 'I', not 'we' when describing actions. Result: Describe the outcome of your actions and don’t be shy about taking credit for your behaviour. What happened? How did the event end? What did you accomplish? What did you learn? Make sure your answer contains multiple positive results. ]]> adjacent = next to alleviated = made easier to bear to alleviate = to lighten or lessen the force or weight of forthwith = immediately to solicit = to ask sb for sth, such as support, money, or information; to try to get sth or persuade sb to do sth In additionally I can introduce... It would result to in the fact that I just wasted my time ]]> 20221223 09:00-10:00 1.5 1333 active Test assignment feedback - Plain English vs legalese in writing By the end of this session you will have studied listening

Download onto your phone or tablet and listen carefully. Sample questions & answers at job interview (take 03) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/MiFp8CM8dY0o6Q iWine - smart decanter for wine (test assignment - graded correction) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DZ_cMzibpgyeMMHxwUQaap41wYE084GtsCAJ5jWn3zY/edit# iWine - smart decanter for wine (test assignment - suggested correction) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1isLyytVQvJGz1n2hUGhHB7YxB5HHdDAGZVXCeaiNBL8/edit#

Zoom meeting details A.Vorobyova - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 736 3734 5149 Passcode: VhP32d https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73637345149?pwd=9XbxDC1Zm8liOLa6Q1HQRtaqnUaYQS.1 ]]> 20221216 Preparing for a job interview hw20221219 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png active textbook 1 Writing technical documentation active edit_ol_qa_writing edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Our product issues a token to authorize applications. Accordingly, the token should be stored on the user's device to send requests from it. Our product issues a token to authorize applications. This token should be stored on the user's device to send requests. The product works as an HTTP server so it sends requests to the user's device. by sending which sends requests to the user's device. ]]> Connect the device to Wi-Fi. For this purpose, you should perform the following operations on the user's touchscreen. Connect the device to Wi-Fi. Perform the following operations on the user's touchscreen. After that, the notification about connecting the user's device to Wi-Fi is displayed on the touchscreen. Once successfully connected to Wi-fi, a notification is displayed on the touchscreen. The product has started to operate. If the product has failed to do this, you receive an error. The product has started to operate. If the product fails to start the procedure, you receive an error. Error. Try sending the request after a while. Error. Send the request again later. active textbook T / Cl When you write a letter of complaint, you want to be [evasive | direct] ✓ direct pg 108 ex 3 analysis set for homework pg 108 ex 4 language focus ]]> 1 Legalese vs plain English (1/2) hw20220120 active edit_match_qa prep_match_qa pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png Match the expressions with their definition. to undertake to promise The seller promises to supply by... hereby in this document We, in this document, confirm that... hereafter later in this document The internet service provider, called 'Provider' later in this document, shall ensure access to... deemed considered as The delivery shall be considered as late if it takes place after more than 24 hours scheduled. regardless of the cause thereof for whatever reason If delivery is late, penalties shall be enforced for whatever reason 2 Legalese vs plain English (2/2) hw20220120n2 active edit_match_qa prep_match_qa pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png Match the expressions with their definition. irrevocable impossible to change Orders placed on-line after working hours are impossible to change binding that can be enforced by law This decision can be enforced by law on both parties breach failure to do sth that must be done by law Not observing deadlines set in the contract is considered a failure by law parties one of the people or groups of people involved in a legal agreement or dispute The contract must be signed by all groups of people involved out-of-court settlement money that is paid to sb or an agreement that is made to stop sb going to court To reduce bad publicity sometimes companies prefer an agreement or financial compensation to avoid going to court to renege on /rə'nig/ = to go back on (a promise or undertaking or contract); to fail to fulfil a promise or obligation to take out a contract = to pay someone to kill someone affluent /ˈæfluənt/ = having a lot of money and a good standard of living to enter into (date), by and between (parties) = to accept a contract on a date by (parties) to undertake = (law) to promise hereby = in this document hereafter = later in this document to be deemed + past participle = considered as on or before = no later than to make payment = to pay the bill regardless of the cause thereof = for whatever reason irrevocable = impossible to change binding = that can be enforced by law penalty = punishment for breaking a law, rule or contract breach = failure to do sth that must be done by law parties = (formal) one of the people or groups of people involved in a legal agreement or dispute out-of-court settlement = money that is paid to sb or an agreement that is made to stop sb going to court to return Good luck to with your ~~pipes~~ plumbing ]]> 20221216 09:00-10:00 1.5 1333 active Preparing for an experience interview (2/2) By the end of this session you will have studied listening

Download onto your phone or tablet and listen carefully. Sample questions & answers at job interview (take 01) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/hF38VScJhyoeQg Sample questions & answers at job interview (take 02) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/Ddzp43ds_qYwWQ

Zoom meeting details A.Vorobyova - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 736 3734 5149 Passcode: VhP32d https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73637345149?pwd=9XbxDC1Zm8liOLa6Q1HQRtaqnUaYQS.1 ]]> 20221216 Preparing for a job interview hw20221212 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Job interview|Academic background|Experience interview|Overcoming risks|Problem-solving|Career goals Explaining your strengths and weakness (answering behavioural questions)|Using interpersonal skills|Describing your career path|Selling yourself to a head hunter|Demonstrating leadership skills|Setting up the analytics and doing the maths|Demonstrating business judgement active stopwatch_by_dwyl 1 Preparing for a job interview hw20221219 active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png What topics do you think questions during a job interview will cover? → name at least 6 categories ✓ your professional experience ✓ your education ✓ your personal qualities ✓ your successes ✓ your mistakes ✓ your team playing skills ✓ your leadership experience ✓ your aspirations What do you most like to do in your free time? ✓ some team sport(s) → Prove you can be a team player. ✓ individual sport(s) → Evidence your competitiveness. ✓ some hobbies → Show your ability to socialise. → Prove you can have a good work life balance. Should you always be open about your weaknesses? ✓ If you acknowledge your weaknesses, you are better able to deal with them; an experienced head hunter will appreciate that. 〆A little experienced HR officer or head hunter may assess your honesty as a weak point. 〆A poor head hunter may use this information against you. → your answer depends on the professional maturity of the head hunter. Why do you want to change jobs? 〆The job doesn't meet my expectations. 〆It is the consequence of an acquisition... Why have you chosen this company and not a competitor? ✓ The job description matches my skills & interests. ✓ The firm enjoys a good reputation. ✓ I could get a chance to specialise in [field]. ✓ I expect to have [better remunerated | more varied | more challenging] career opportunities. → provide quantitative data about the company e.g. was ranked number one, has been awarded... What is your greatest achievement? ✓ should be unique, memorable → sth you are proud of How can you add value to the team? Why should we take you? ✓ thinking outside the box ✓ team player How did you deal with a conflict in your team? ✓ explain steps taken ✓ don't forget to describe what you've learnt Give me an example of a time when you did not meet a client’s expectation. What happened, and how did you attempt to rectify the situation? ✓ explain the situation ✓ don't forget to describe what you've learnt Can you think of any reason why we shouldn't select you? ✓ professional maturity 〆status recognition 〆authority rival → show what actions you're taking to avoid this from happening maturity = quality of thinking and behaving in a sensible, adult manner Have you got any questions for us? sample questions: ✓ Do you provide extra training, MBA sponsorship, etc? → show you are ambitious = you are interested in continuous training ✓ What career opportunities have you got in mind for me? → be smarter than the recruiter & ask them before they ask you What inspires you in a job? ✓ combination of technologies & practice of people skills → show engineering / analytical skills as well abilities to communicate with people = potential for management Tell me about a failure. ✓ choose an event that marked your career or left a memorable feeling (perhaps frustration, guilt, burnout...) ✓ a solution was completely rejected ✓ lack of personal satisfaction (because exhausted & burnt out) after succeeding professionally at sth How do you measure success? ✓ use metrics, KPI, relevant benchmarking tools (e.g. completed tasks) ✓ compare metrics with personal feedback from managers → expect feedback not only when there are problems = praise is just as important as tangible feedback real success = how much you still want to make things change → should keep you motivated ≠ don't rest on your laurels ↔ success is not only about reaching objectives → show what you have learnt from your success = measure success by whether you still want to do more to rest on one's laurels = to be satisfied with the success you have already won; stop trying to win new honours What can you do for us that someone else can't? ✓ show how and why your experience is unique e.g. companies are usually reluctant to switching processes but... ✓ give some memorable anecdote to regurgitate = (disapproving) to repeat sth you have heard or read without really thinking about it or understanding it appraisal = judgement of the value, performance or nature of sb/sth to praise ~ sb/sth (for sth) | ~ sb/sth (as sth) = to express your approval or admiration for sb/sth to rest on one's laurels = to be satisfied with the success you have already won; stop trying to win new honours ( where I have never been before ) I didn't like his version ~~too~~ either It was ~~enough~~ satisfying (satisfactory) enough ]]> 20221212 09:00-10:00 1.5 1333 active Preparing for an experience interview (1/2) By the end of this session you will have studied print

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Zoom meeting details A.Vorobyova - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 736 3734 5149 Passcode: VhP32d https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73637345149?pwd=9XbxDC1Zm8liOLa6Q1HQRtaqnUaYQS.1 ]]> 20221209 Preparing for a job interview hw20221212 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png active textbook Feedback pg 17 ex 5 speaking → practise discourse markers ]]> Job interview|Academic background|Experience interview|Overcoming risks|Problem-solving|Career goals Explaining your strengths and weakness (answering behavioural questions)|Using interpersonal skills|Describing your career path|Selling yourself to a head hunter|Demonstrating leadership skills|Setting up the analytics and doing the maths|Demonstrating business judgement active stopwatch_by_dwyl 1 Preparing for a job interview active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png What topics do you think questions during a job interview will cover? → name at least 6 categories ✓ your professional experience ✓ your education ✓ your personal qualities ✓ your successes ✓ your mistakes ✓ your team playing skills ✓ your leadership experience ✓ your aspirations What do you most like to do in your free time? ✓ some team sport(s) → Prove you can be a team player. ✓ individual sport(s) → Evidence your competitiveness. ✓ some hobbies → Show your ability to socialise. → Prove you can have a good work life balance. Should you always be open about your weaknesses? ✓ If you acknowledge your weaknesses, you are better able to deal with them; an experienced head hunter will appreciate that. 〆A little experienced HR officer or head hunter may assess your honesty as a weak point. 〆A poor head hunter may use this information against you. → your answer depends on the professional maturity of the head hunter. Why do you want to change jobs? 〆The job doesn't meet my expectations. 〆It is the consequence of an acquisition... Why have you chosen this company and not a competitor? ✓ The job description matches my skills & interests. ✓ The firm enjoys a good reputation. ✓ I could get a chance to specialise in [field]. ✓ I expect to have [better remunerated | more varied | more challenging] career opportunities. → provide quantitative data about the company e.g. was ranked number one, has been awarded... What is your greatest achievement? ✓ should be unique, memorable → sth you are proud of How can you add value to the team? Why should we take you? ✓ thinking outside the box ✓ team player How did you deal with a conflict in your team? ✓ explain steps taken ✓ don't forget to describe what you've learnt Give me an example of a time when you did not meet a client’s expectation. What happened, and how did you attempt to rectify the situation? ✓ explain the situation ✓ don't forget to describe what you've learnt Can you think of any reason why we shouldn't select you? ✓ professional maturity 〆status recognition 〆authority rival → show what actions you're taking to avoid this from happening maturity = quality of thinking and behaving in a sensible, adult manner Have you got any questions for us? sample questions: ✓ Do you provide extra training, MBA sponsorship, etc? → show you are ambitious = you are interested in continuous training ✓ What career opportunities have you got in mind for me? → be smarter than the recruiter & ask them before they ask you What inspires you in a job? ✓ combination of technologies & practice of people skills → show engineering / analytical skills as well abilities to communicate with people = potential for management Tell me about a failure. ✓ choose an event that marked your career or left a memorable feeling (perhaps frustration, guilt, burnout...) ✓ a solution was completely rejected ✓ lack of personal satisfaction (because exhausted & burnt out) after succeeding professionally at sth How do you measure success? ✓ use metrics, KPI, relevant benchmarking tools (e.g. completed tasks) ✓ compare metrics with personal feedback from managers → expect feedback not only when there are problems = praise is just as important as tangible feedback real success = how much you still want to make things change → should keep you motivated ≠ not rest on your laurels to rest on one's laurels = to be satisfied with the success you have already won; stop trying to win new honours What can you do for us that someone else can't? active textbook Walk me through your CV = brief, 2min introduction ✓ be consistent in answers ✓ avoid general answers ✓ build contrast e.g. Although I'm Russian, I also have experience in the Middle East & Africa for... ]]> to me How did you understand that you wanted to be a technical writer? What would you improve in the documentation of our company? ]]> 20221209 09:00-10:00 1.5 1333 active Giving reasons during a job interview By the end of this session you will have studied Writing Update covering letters (see feedback & annotated pdf files from previous session) smartphone or tablet device

Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. The Business 2.0 Upper Intermediate Writing a cover letter pg 19 ex 4 dynamic sentences the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_students_book_pg18-19_writing_cover_letters.pdf smartphone or tablet device

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Zoom meeting details A.Vorobyova - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 736 3734 5149 Passcode: VhP32d https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73637345149?pwd=9XbxDC1Zm8liOLa6Q1HQRtaqnUaYQS.1 ]]> 20221205 Preparing for a job interview hw20221209 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png B2-00-09-02 active textbook the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01_015.ogg the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01_016.ogg the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01_017.ogg the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01_018.ogg the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01_019.ogg the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01_020.ogg pg 16 ex 2 3 listening the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01_021.ogg the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01_022.ogg Useful expressions - giving reasons T / Cl It's true that ... but on the other hand... Does it mean 'introducing a point' or 'seeing both sides'? ✓ seeing both sides set for homework pg 16 ex 4 language focus Lexical material: Introducing a point & seeing both sides pg 17 ex 5 speaking → practise discourse markers Lexical material: Discourse markers

discourse_markers_mindmap.pdf ~~pg 17 ex 6 role play battle in 2 teams~~ ]]> active stopwatch_by_dwyl 1 Preparing for a job interview active prep_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png hw20221212 What topics do you think questions during a job interview will cover? → name at least 6 categories ✓ your professional experience ✓ your education ✓ your personal qualities ✓ your successes ✓ your mistakes ✓ your team playing skills ✓ your leadership experience ✓ your aspirations What do you most like to do in your free time? ✓ some team sport(s) → Prove you can be a team player. ✓ individual sport(s) → Evidence your competitiveness. ✓ some hobbies → Show your ability to socialise. → Prove you can have a good work life balance. Should you always be open about your weaknesses? ✓ If you acknowledge your weaknesses, you are better able to deal with them; an experienced head hunter will appreciate that. 〆A little experienced HR officer or head hunter may assess your honesty as a weak point. 〆A poor head hunter may use this information against you. → your answer depends on the professional maturity of the head hunter. Why do you want to change jobs? 〆The job doesn't meet my expectations. 〆It is the consequence of an acquisition... Why have you chosen this company and not a competitor? ✓ The job description matches my skills & interests. ✓ The firm enjoys a good reputation. ✓ I could get a chance to specialise in [field]. ✓ I expect to have [better remunerated | more varied | more challenging] career opportunities. → provide quantitative data about the company e.g. was ranked number one, has been awarded... What is your greatest achievement? ✓ should be unique, memorable → sth you are proud of How can you add value to the team? Why should we take you? ✓ thinking outside the box ✓ team player How did you deal with a conflict in your team? ✓ explain steps taken ✓ don't forget to describe what you've learnt Give me an example of a time when you did not meet a client’s expectation. What happened, and how did you attempt to rectify the situation? ✓ explain the situation ✓ don't forget to describe what you've learnt Can you think of any reason why we shouldn't select you? ✓ professional maturity 〆status recognition 〆authority rival → show what actions you're taking to avoid this from happening maturity = quality of thinking and behaving in a sensible, adult manner Have you got any questions for us? sample questions: ✓ Do you provide extra training, MBA sponsorship, etc? → show you are ambitious = you are interested in continuous training ✓ What career opportunities have you got in mind for me? → be smarter than the recruiter & ask them before they ask you What inspires you in a job? ✓ combination of technologies & practice of people skills → show engineering / analytical skills as well abilities to communicate with people = potential for management Tell me about a failure. ✓ choose an event that marked your career or left a memorable feeling (perhaps frustration, guilt, burnout...) ✓ a solution was completely rejected ✓ lack of personal satisfaction (because exhausted & burnt out) after succeeding professionally at sth How do you measure success? ✓ use metrics, KPI, relevant benchmarking tools (e.g. completed tasks) ✓ compare metrics with personal feedback from managers → expect feedback not only when there are problems = praise is just as important as tangible feedback real success = how much you still want to make things change → should keep you motivated ≠ not rest on your laurels to rest on one's laurels = to be satisfied with the success you have already won; stop trying to win new honours What can you do for us that someone else can't? bartending = to serve usually alcoholic drinks behind a counter in a bar, pub, tavern, or similar establishment to embark on = to engage in an activity or undertaking benchmark = level of quality that can be used as a standard when comparing other things to benchmark against = to measure the quality of something by comparing it with something else of an accepted standard combinate combine both They ~~are very strict to~~ have to observe the documentation strictly If there are ~~less~~ fewer mistakes... I need a ~~good~~ well prepared answer ]]> 20221205 09:00-10:00 1.5 1333 active Writing a covering letter By the end of this session you will have studied Writing Update CV Update covering letter (see feedback from previous session) How to Write a Cover Letter in 2022 | Beginner's Guide https://novoresume.com/career-blog/how-to-write-a-cover-letter-guide

Zoom meeting details A.Vorobyova - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 736 3734 5149 Passcode: VhP32d https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73637345149?pwd=9XbxDC1Zm8liOLa6Q1HQRtaqnUaYQS.1 ]]> active textbook a technical writing ~~field~~ 20221205_Cover_letter_Wise_Vorobyova.pdf 20221205_Cover_letter_Adyen_Vorobyova.pdf 20221205_Cover_letter_Optiver_Vorobyova.pdf ]]> 20190808-0916 Defining vs non-defining clauses active grammar active textbook active textbook dos & dont's see pg 121 Lexical material: Collocations to emphasise achievements in a covering letter T / Cl to do better = to ___ an objective [obtain | reach | exceed] ✓ exceed to ___ a record [exceed | break] ✓ break = collocations pg 18 ex 2 3 writing a cover letter Lexical material: Typical dynamic sentences for covering letters set for homework pg 19 ex 4 dynamic sentences ]]> 1 Preparing for a job interview hw20221209 active prep_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png What topics do you think questions during a job interview will cover? → name at least 6 categories ✓ your professional experience ✓ your education ✓ your personal qualities ✓ your successes ✓ your mistakes ✓ your team playing skills ✓ your leadership experience ✓ your aspirations What do you most like to do in your free time? ✓ some team sport(s) → Prove you can be a team player. ✓ individual sport(s) → Evidence your competitiveness. ✓ some hobbies → Show your ability to socialise. → Prove you can have a good work life balance. Should you always be open about your weaknesses? ✓ If you acknowledge your weaknesses, you are better able to deal with them; an experienced head hunter will appreciate that. 〆A little experienced HR officer or head hunter may assess your honesty as a weak point. 〆A poor head hunter may use this information against you. → your answer depends on the professional maturity of the head hunter. Why do you want to change jobs? 〆The job doesn't meet my expectations. 〆It is the consequence of an acquisition... Why have you chosen this company and not a competitor? ✓ The job description matches my skills & interests. ✓ The firm enjoys a good reputation. ✓ I could get a chance to specialise in [field]. ✓ I expect to have [better remunerated | more varied | more challenging] career opportunities. → provide quantitative data about the company e.g. was ranked number one, has been awarded... What is your greatest achievement? ✓ should be unique, memorable → sth you are proud of How can you add value to the team? Why should we take you? ✓ thinking outside the box ✓ team player How did you deal with a conflict in your team? ✓ explain steps taken ✓ don't forget to describe what you've learnt Give me an example of a time when you did not meet a client’s expectation. What happened, and how did you attempt to rectify the situation? ✓ explain the situation ✓ don't forget to describe what you've learnt Can you think of any reason why we shouldn't select you? ✓ professional maturity 〆status recognition 〆authority rival → show what actions you're taking to avoid this from happening maturity = quality of thinking and behaving in a sensible, adult manner Have you got any questions for us? sample questions: ✓ Do you provide extra training, MBA sponsorship, etc? → show you are ambitious = you are interested in continuous training ✓ What career opportunities have you got in mind for me? → be smarter than the recruiter & ask them before they ask you What inspires you in a job? ✓ combination of technologies & practice of people skills → show engineering / analytical skills as well abilities to communicate with people = potential for management Tell me about a failure. ✓ choose an event that marked your career or left a memorable feeling (perhaps frustration, guilt, burnout...) ✓ a solution was completely rejected ✓ lack of personal satisfaction (because exhausted & burnt out) after succeeding professionally at sth How do you measure success? ✓ use metrics, KPI, relevant benchmarking tools (e.g. completed tasks) ✓ compare metrics with personal feedback from managers → expect feedback not only when there are problems = praise is just as important as tangible feedback real success = how much you still want to make things change → should keep you motivated ≠ not rest on your laurels to rest on one's laurels = to be satisfied with the success you have already won; stop trying to win new honours What can you do for us that someone else can't? wip textbook Dear Sirs, INTRODUCTION I have found your vacancy for a treasurer on the website HH.ru. I'm interested in your position as an expert in the treasury dept. I'm looking for a job with new challenges. RATIONAL (WHY YOU WANT THIS COMPANY) Indeed, your company features opportunities which I believe would match my ambitions. I have been following your company for several years, and I am close to your corporate culture and business development strategy. You keep up with the times. For example, to optimise division of labour, you have pre-empted the burning out of employees due to carrying out a mechanical task. Also, you maintaining maintain a high level of employee engagement and interest in the final result through the implementation of various projects. EVIDENCE My portfolio includes successful projects like: transition from one software to another, adapting software to the needs of the company, optimizing and simplifying work processes, and optimizing branches. At present work In my current job I regularly take part in different projects (business oriented and social socially oriented). At present I am taking additional courses, some of which I have already completed. CONCLUSION I am confident I would be a great contributor to your company assets: I can organize people and create a team, and this is confirmed by being awarded "Excellent result" in the restructuring plan run by (company). ]]> succinct = briefly giving the gist of something dos & dont's = list of what you should & shouldn't do AIDA = model used in advertising, i.e. attention, interest, desire, action cheeky = offensively bold cunning = showing inventiveness and skill, marked by skill in deception commitment = act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action easy-going = relaxed and informal in attitude or standards to embark on = to engage in an activity or undertaking to generate & follow up leads = to create a customer need for and find indication of potential opportunity for B2B household name = name that has become very well known to liaise ~ (with sb) = (especially BrE) to work closely with sb and exchange information with them: e.g. He had to liaise directly with the police while writing the report; ~ (between A and B) to act as a link between two or more people or groups: Her job is to liaise between students and teachers extramural = taught or conducted off the premises of a university, college, or school; arranged by a university, college, etc. for people who only study part-time (e.g. extramural education / studies / departments) So, to wrap it all up, To conclude | sum up | put it in a nutshell, thank you for considering my candidacy ~~Besides~~ Beside that, I am... Besides ~~that~~, I am... It is always easier and more pleasant (...) ~~instead of~~ (rather) than rereading all tasks ... and develop ~~the~~ documentation, and achieve new goals together (a definite article is not needed here because 'documentation' hasn't been defined and/or 'delimited' earlier in the text) ]]> 20221202 09:00-10:00 1.5 1333 active Covering letter - feedback By the end of this session you will have studied print

Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. The Business 2.0 Upper Intermediate Writing a cover letter the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_students_book_pg18-19_writing_cover_letters.pdf pg 18 ex 2 model

Writing Prepare a covering letter → catch reader's attention → accomplishments (USP) → relate to the company (show why they should hire you) e.g. Indeed, your company features opportunities which I believe would match my ambitions. [describe what you like about this company] → call for action (ask for an interview) (you may want to recycle material from your CV, namely from the 'Profile' section) How to Write a Cover Letter in 2022 | Beginner's Guide https://novoresume.com/career-blog/how-to-write-a-cover-letter-guide FYI Sample Cover Letter Used With a Job Application (Text Version) https://www.thebalancecareers.com/job-application-letter-sample-2062548 Cover Letter Samples https://career.virginia.edu/resumes/writing-cover-letter/cover-letter-sample Cover Letter Sample for a Resume https://www.thebalancecareers.com/cover-letter-sample-for-a-resume-2060250

Zoom meeting details A.Vorobyova - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 736 3734 5149 Passcode: VhP32d https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73637345149?pwd=9XbxDC1Zm8liOLa6Q1HQRtaqnUaYQS.1 ]]> Adding quantitative data for differentiation in a covering letter active textbook 20221129_cover_letter_1st_version_avorobyova.pdf ✓ generally good material for answering questions at interview 〆reminiscent of a job description (i.e. explanation of employer expectations) rather than personal experience & achievements → need more 'punch' → give unique quantitative data to differentiate from other candidates todo → change photo 〆2-sentence long introductory paragraph → shorten for more impact → attract attention (your USP - unique selling points) ✓ work in very different companies, from start-up to multinational ✓ unique experience in distinct technical writing needs ✓ international collaboration w/ subject matter experts 〆make text closer to the product vision and so on → avoid expressions such as 'etc, and so on' which suggest you don't care or it's not important ✓ make text closer to the product vision ~~and so on~~ to mention but a few 〆dense looking paragraphs → rephrase with 3 or 5 bullet points example: 〆I like to contribute to knowledge sharing. At Kaspersky Lab, I was constantly adding to the knowledge base. During my work time, I created 23 new articles for the Documentation & Localization department.

✓ I have tangible experience in the following: • contributing to knowledge sharing. I have created 23 new articles for the Documentation & Localization department at Kaspersky Labs. • communicating with a multitude of stakeholders [skip this list if already mentioned in the CV?] (developers, QA engineers, product and project managers, system analysts, technical support engineers, editors, localization engineers). Feedback from subject matter experts from Europe & the US have helped me to improve API and SDK documentation in (some 'stunning' quantitative data).

How to Write a Cover Letter in 2022 | Beginner's Guide https://novoresume.com/career-blog/how-to-write-a-cover-letter-guide Header - Input contact information Greeting the hiring manager Opening paragraph - Grab the reader’s attention with 2-3 of your top achievements Second paragraph - Explain why you’re the perfect candidate for the job Third paragraph - Explain why you’re a good match for the company Formal closing Technical writer Customer Support - Singapore https://www.wise.jobs/role/4708400-technical-writer/ impeccable = without mistakes or faults; perfect → check if they recruit non-native speakers, or what exam levels are expected e.g. CAE (Certificate of Advanced English - Cambridge) - IELTS 95+ (= usual required level for attending an MBA) FYI Freelance technical writer - sample https://code.tutsplus.com/articles/create-a-javascript-ajax-post-request-with-and-without-jquery--cms-39195 ]]> BE = Bachelor of Engineering or a Bachelor of Science in Engineering is an academic undergraduate degree awarded to a student after three to five years of studying engineering at an accredited college or university P.T.O = please turn over (the page) impeccable = without mistakes or faults; perfect rate rates ~~more than~~ over | exceeding 30% Worked in ~~the~~ a team of 10 technical writers ~~(see the next page)~~ P.T.O Responsible for developing all the documentation in this startup ~~. Only~~ as the only | as the single technical writer in the company ~~BA/BSc~~ BSc in Infocommunication Technologies and Systems ~~At those companies where I was,~~ In those companies I developed and supported different user guides it is always ~~more easy~~ easier and more pleasant I (will ) look forward to ~~meet~~ meeting (with ) you ]]> 20230401 09:45-10:45 1.5 1666 active Targeting your CV (chronological, functional vs skills) By the end of this session you will have studied CV sample - Stanford Read the following CV. → what do you like/dislike about its format? → what techniques can you use to improve yours? https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/gsb/files/Sample-Marketing-Resume.pdf?pid= Topics - to be confirmed Professional mobility: - CV feedback - anticipating CV-based questions of head hunters * minimum B1+ level recommended - job interview (prep + role play of preliminary screening) * minimum B2 level recommended - experience interview (STAR method) - behavioural questions (application to post-graduate, MBA-oriented, universities) * minimum C1 level recommended - case / stress interview (for post-graduate, management profile candidates) - Facebook vs Google vs Amazon interview question types (combining strategies & success stories for attending parallel interviews at rival companies) (...)

Zoom meeting details trial lesson - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 756 4987 5350 Passcode: 6i7BWB https://us04web.zoom.us/j/75649875350?pwd=154dMUfjzcw2ocWXHgR5oAjvGEUNBC.1 ]]> 1 Language & communication needs assessment active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png What position(s) are you applying for? In which industry(ies)? ✓ big tech ✓ fintech ✓ FCMG (...) FMCG | CPG = fast-moving consumer goods, also known as consumer packaged goods (CPG), products sold quickly and at a relatively low cost fintech = portmanteau of "financial technology", refers to firms using new technology to compete with traditional financial methods in the delivery of financial services. Artificial intelligence, blockchain, cloud computing, and big data are regarded as the "ABCD" of fintech. What company(ies) will you approach? ✓ multinationals ✓ joint-ventures ✓ SME to approach = to speak to sb about sth, especially to ask them for sth or to offer to do sth SME = small and medium-sized enterprises Have you envisaged relocation? Under what conditions? ✓ may accept a lower position ✓ depends on relocation package ✓ demand fringe benefits to envisage = to imagine what will happen in the future fringe benefits = extra things that an employer gives you as well as your wages Have you already undertaken any steps to contact potential employers? ✓ monitoring vacancies ✓ personal request for internal promotion ✓ employee file forwarded by local personnel officer ✓ relocation ✓ interview deadlines ✓ preliminary screening to undertake = to make yourself responsible for sth and start doing it What body of knowledge/evidence have you got to support your application(s)? ✓ CV ✓ LinkedIn profile ✓ references body of sth = large amount or mass of something, especially something that has been collected, e.g. body of knowledge/evidence/opinion reference = letter written by sb who knows you, giving information about your character and abilities, especially to a new employer 2 Debriefing questions Describing strengths & weaknesses edit_ol_qa active Answer the following questions. What are your strengths? ✓ building & leading a team ✓ undertaking ambitious tasks ✓ having a strategic vision ✓ being results oriented ✓ spanning both hard & soft skills ✓ give concrete examples → provide tangible data, statistics How well are you able to collaborate with other depts? ✓ attended training in cross-functional collaboration ✓ had to work with teams across different regions, time zones, corporate cultures... ✓ focus on scale ✓ mention any relevant training What is your most recent success story? ✓ focus on a real success with company-wide impact rather than a minor but more recent one How can you make use of your Russian experience & leverage it abroad? to leverage = to influence people and get the results you want What could be your weakest points? 〆transitional period for adapting to new work environment What differences in leadership will you encounter? ✓ democratic? ✓ consensus-oriented? What constructive feedback would your peers share about you? ✓ good team work 〆might be a little too pushy ✓ give examples ✓ avoid confrontation because you should be a team player e.g. I should pay more attention to what exactly people say What would be the hardest part of coming to this company? ✓ work-life balance → relocation of your family 〆clients 〆local market 〆coping with stressful deadlines 〆having regular performance appraisal during the probation period 〆lacking proper induction What is the pool of competing candidates? ✓ explain how you would be able to adapt better, faster... active stopwatch_by_dwyl 3 20230217 Preparing for a job interview Preparing for a job interview active prep_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png hw20230220 What topics do you think questions during a job interview will cover? → name at least 6 categories ✓ your professional experience ✓ your education ✓ your personal qualities ✓ your successes ✓ your mistakes ✓ your team playing skills ✓ your leadership experience ✓ your aspirations ✓ sales efficiency & excellence ✓ strategic thinking ✓ digital transformation ✓ presence & share in e-commerce ✓ your team playing skills ✓ your leadership experience (...) What do you most like to do in your free time? ✓ some team sport(s) → prove you can be a team player ✓ individual sport(s) → evidence your competitiveness ✓ some hobbies → show your ability to socialise ✓ board member of a running association → prove you can have a good work life balance → prove you can be a team player → evidence your competitiveness Why do you want to change jobs? 〆The job doesn't meet my expectations. 〆It is the consequence of an acquisition... ✓ had started applying for international assignments well before the current economic outlook = mature, well planned decision taken already years ago ✓ be positive → explain why it is your choice = you shouldn't be forced into that situation Why have you chosen this company and not a competitor? ✓ The job description matches my skills & interests. ✓ The firm enjoys a good reputation. ✓ I could get a chance to specialise in [field]. ✓ I expect to have [better remunerated | more varied | more challenging] career opportunities. ✓ strong corporate policy focusing on long-term results more than [vague guidelines in previous companies] ✓ people-oriented company → provide quantitative data about the company e.g. was ranked number one, has been awarded... What is your greatest achievement? ✓ succeeded in building the most committed team ✓ increased both sales and profit although these are not always linked ✓ should be unique, memorable → sth you are proud of How can you add value to the team? Why should we take you? ✓ thinking outside the box ✓ team player ✓ leadership skills ✓ know how to motivate & engage team ✓ exhaustive understanding of internal company policies ✓ unique combination of direct sales, digital transformation & strategic thinking ✓ your USP ✓ you are unique because your set of skills spans... to span = to include a large area or a lot of things USP = unique selling point How did you deal with a conflict in your team? ✓ conflicts are normal & necessary ✓ explain steps taken ✓ don't forget to describe what you've learnt Give me an example of a time when you did not meet a client’s expectation. What happened, and how did you attempt to rectify the situation? ✓ satisfy a market of high prices & high discounts → win the market first → explain decisions on the long-term & why it is profitable only then 〆the Russian market is moving away from a demonstrative behaviour (e.g. demand for flashy goods such as the Porsche Cayenne) ✓ explain the situation ✓ don't forget to describe what you've learnt Can you think of any reason why we shouldn't select you? ✓ professional maturity 〆status recognition 〆authority rival ✓ lack of local market & clients → need time to adapt → show what you are doing to hit the ground running → show what actions you're taking to avoid this from happening to hit the ground running = to begin an activity immediately and with full commitment maturity = quality of thinking and behaving in a sensible, adult manner 1 Preparing a CV Preparing a CV active deck_shuffled_lines_valign shuffled_lines deck_shuffled_lines deck_shuffled_lines_halign shuffled_boxes prep_deck_shuffled_lines_halign Summary Work experience Education Skills Additional information | Miscellanies | Other ]]> Summary catchy phrase your USP (unique selling point) professional expectations Work experience from / to period - company name company background / profile (brief description) position & responsibilities in the company tangible (quantitative) achievements & skill set Education academic title(s) certificates training, seminars... Skills hard skills soft skills Additional information | Miscellanies | Other languages extracurricular activities / community service ]]> active textbook ✓ CV = course of life → BrEn ✓ resume = short summary or account of sth = CV (AmEn) What kinds of CV do you know of? ✓ chronological CV = most current position to back in time ✓ functional CV = major areas of experience or achievements ✓ skills CV = what you can do What are common mistakes made in CVs? 〆general can-do statements without supporting examples → be quantitative e.g. Drafted & approved 4 contracts of 180 pages within 3 months 〆no reference to scale & impact → use geography & stakeholders e.g. Completed 4 projects involving 50 people from France, Germany and the USA 〆lack of visible progress → mention measured increase, turnover, customer satisfaction... e.g. Completed 4 projects which increased turnover by 15% within a year ]]> wip textbook T t ravel and V v isa policies e.g. Chief accountant - Chief Accountant 4. avoid simple expressions e.g. I would like to ~~get~~ gain new experience 5. make use of standard expressions (in the context of job hunting) ~~About me~~ Miscellanies / Personal interests ~~Easily learn~~ Fast learner of new software 6. be consistent in the use of punctuation Functional language: Punctuation in bullet points Be consistent... ✓ start all bullet points with a capital letter | a lower case letter ✓ end all bullet points with no punctuation | a semi-colon | a full-stop → less is more (i.e. usually more legible) Grammar: Grammatically balanced structures - sample - provided managers with accounting support - maintained a database of currency operations - issued reports 0409652, 0409664, 0409665, 0409402, 0409405, 0409407, 0409406 - released information about currency violation, statements of banking control - ~~creation of~~ clarified state accounting requirements in inhouse information documents - ~~participation~~ participated in the process of modernization and testing of programs ]]> CV Feedback active textbook ]]> Covering letter Feedback active textbook ]]> to craft = to make sth using special skills, especially with your hands catchy = pleasing and easily remembered USP = unique selling point Single Source Approach = technique that encourages once-only-creation of a resource, such as a document, in a manner that it could be reused or repurposed for different contexts. A levels = school leaving qualification offered by educational bodies in the United Kingdom to students completing secondary or pre-university education HNC (High National Certificate) = higher education/further education qualification in the United Kingdom (usually 1 year) HND (Higher National Diploma) = diploma given for vocational training that prepares the student for a career in a particular area; good students may progress to a course leading to a degree BA (Bachelor of Arts) degree in = diploma after a 2-3 year course at university graduate = someone who has completed a university degree, especially a first degree Bachelor of Arts with Honours (Baccalaureatus in Artibus Cum Honore) = 1-2 year postgraduate degree Master's degree in = academic degree higher than a bachelor's degree but lower than a doctor's degree post-graduate = person with a higher degree; student who continues studies after graduation (кандидат наук) to undertake = to study, ~ a research degree in (subject) candidate of sciences = PhD (in some countries) = кандидат наук doctor (of sciences) = someone who holds the highest level of degree given by a university summa cum laude (AmEn) = red diploma (in Russia) voluntary = done willingly, not because you are forced apprentice = young person who works for an employer for a fixed period of time in order to learn the particular skills needed in their job; intern apprenticeship = internship; period of time working as an apprentice; a job as an apprentice literate = able to read and write consecutive = following one after another in a series, without interruption to liaise ~ (with sb) (especially BrE) = to work closely with sb and exchange information with them; to act as a link between two or more people or groups 09:45-10:45 1.5 1666 future By the end of this session you will have studied Zoom meeting details trial lesson - Duncan Potter's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 756 4987 5350 Passcode: 6i7BWB https://us04web.zoom.us/j/75649875350?pwd=154dMUfjzcw2ocWXHgR5oAjvGEUNBC.1 ]]> active textbook active textbook