Lecture Six: The World Of Work

Lecture Six The World of Work

In today’s lecture… • • • • • •

Homework books Quick review of last lecture Body language A quick game of Charades Listening for implied meaning Class activity: “Best Person for the Job”

• Homework 

Listening for Details When listening, it is important to listen to the know how to pick out the details. Who? Where? What? Why? When? How?

Listening One: Email Connections Page 45

Listening for Details WHERE?

WHO? WHAT?

WHEN?

WHY?

HOW?

Tie a Yellow Ribbon Song by Tony Orlando

The Story behind the Song

BE VERBS I am She is He is It is WILL I will = I’ll

Contractions = = = =

I’m She’s He’s It’s

We are You are They are

HAVE/HAS I’ve

= We’re = You’re = They’re

NOT isn’t aren’t wasn’t weren’t can’t don’t

Listen to the Song again This time when you listen to it, circle the words that are contracted and draw a square around the words that are shortened. Contracted Shortened

= I have = I’ve = doing = doin’

Tie a Yellow Ribbon I'm comin' home, I've done my time Now I've got to know what is and isn't mine If you received my letter telling you I'd soon be free Then you'll know just what to do If you still want me If you still want me Whoa, tie a yellow ribbon 'round the old oak tree It's been three long years Do ya still want me? If I don't see a ribbon ‘round the old oak tree I'll stay on the bus Forget about us Put the blame on me If I don't see a yellow ribbon ‘round the old oak tree

Bus driver, please look for me 'cause I couldn't bear to see what I might see I'm really still in prison And my love, she holds the key A simple yellow ribbon's what I need to set me free I wrote and told her please Whoa, tie a yellow ribbon ’round the old oak tree It's been three long years Do ya still want me? If I don't see a ribbon ‘round the old oak tree

I'll stay on the bus Forget about us Put the blame on me

If I don't see a yellow ribbon ‘round the old oak tree Now the whole damned bus is cheerin’ And I can't believe I see A hundred yellow ribbons ‘round the old oak tree I'm comin' home (Tie a ribbon ‘round the old oak tree)

Page 55: Contraction Practice (you’ll need a partner!!!)

Expressing Sympathy Sometimes it’s really hard to say something to someone when something bad happens. - You don’t know what to say. - You don’t want to remind them of what happened.

HOWEVER, saying nothing might make the situation more uncomfortable and it might make you look insensitive. SO… what is OK to say?!!!

A Friend in Need • • • • • • • • • • •

That’s really too bad. I can’t believe that. I can’t believe you failed the test. I’m sorry about your misfortune. I’m sorry to hear that. I’m sorry to hear that you lost your job. I’m sorry to hear about your mother. How are you doing now? Are you OK? Let me know if there’s anything I can do to help you. How can I help? Can I do anything to help you?

What Can you Say?

Now on to Today’s Lecture The World of Work

What job do you think is…

Different Professions Architect Singer Doctor Model Taxi Driver Pilot Actor/Actress Teacher Police Officer Soccer Player

Basketball player Cook Office worker Nurse Personal Trainer Business Manager Store Owner Fire Fighter Ambulance Driver School Principle Musician

Different Gender Titles Gender Specific • Police man • Fire man • Waitress

Gender Neutral • Police officer • Fire fighter

What are their bodies saying?

Small Talk Eric: Where do you live? Jane: Well, I’m from Canada but I live in California. Eric: Interesting. And what do you do? Jane: I’m an architect. What about you? Eric: I’m a doctor. I work in a hospital in Seattle. Jane: Really? My sister lives in Seattle. Eric: What does she do? Jane: She’s a singer. Eric: What’s her name? Jane: Suzy Watson. Eric: Suzy? I know her!

Conversation Questions • • • • •

What are their jobs? Why does Jane say, “small world”? Who is a singer? Where did Jane use to live? Who is Jane to Eric?

HOW we speak WHAT we say is important but also HOW we say it. Things to remember when talking: * Intonation * Tone = low tone and high tone * Body language low tone  sad, bored, angry * Volume high tone  happy, excited, curious * Stressing words * Fluency * Speed

Body Language •

When we speak, we naturally use our bodies.

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Hands, shoulders, face (facial gestures), …etc.

• 55%

of what we say is with body language.

Watch this video

Bye-Bye Car, Bye-Bye Job?! Calvin: Kelly: Calvin: Kelly: Calvin: Kelly: Calvin: Kelly: Calvin: Kelly: Calvin:

Oh… I have such a bad headache! Why Calvin? Did you stay out late last night? No, no. Ummm… I had a huge fight with my boss. Really? What happened? Well… I crashed our company car and didn’t tell him until four days later. Oh my gosh!!! four days?! That’s terrible! My boss was so mad. I didn’t mean to crash it. But… Calvin… you should have told them right away. I know, I know. Wow, for a smart guy, you’re not such a smart employee! Ya… thanks.

Personal Information

What do you think is personal information?

Personal Information Personal information is what makes you different than another person. Information about you that is just yours. It includes things like…

personal.” … … … … … …

“That’s

your name where you were born address (home and email) status (single, married, divorced) age job title

Small Talk Eric: Where do you live? Jane: Well, I’m from Canada but I live in California. Eric: Interesting. And what do you do? Jane: I’m an architect. What about you? Eric: I’m a doctor. I work in a hospital in Seattle. Jane: Really? My sister lives in Seattle. Eric: What does she do? Jane: She’s a singer. Eric: What’s her name? Jane: Suzy Watson. Eric: Suzy? I know her!

What personal information did Eric ask Jane?

Implied Answers • Some of the people you will interview will not answer yes or no to your questions. • They might imply an answer. (To imply = to suggest, to hint) • EXAMPLE Q: Do you know Mr. Alston? A: I think he is the teacher from Italy, right? Q: Do you know how to speak English? A: Actually, I lived in Canada for five years to study English. Q: Can you drive us to work when you go tomorrow? A: Well… I drive a scooter.

Class Activity:

The Best Person for the Job

Best Person for the Job 1. Interview the following people and fill in their information. 2. Decide which person is best for the job. THE JOB: A Fashion magazine is looking for a new designer. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Must know how to use Photo Shop on the computer • Must have at least 5 years experience • Must be bilingual • Someone who can also take professional photos • Someone who can work weekends

Best for the Job Daisy

Calvin

Bobby

Katie

Leon

yes/no

yes/no

yes/no

yes/no

yes/no

take profession alCan photos? you

yes/no

yes/no

yes/no

yes/no

yes/no

work on the

yes/ no

yes/ no

yes/ no

yes/ no

yes/ no

Do you know how to use Photo How many Shop? years of experience do you have? What languages can you speak? Can you

Margo, the Police Officer A: I just can’t believe you’re a police officer, Margo. I remember in high school, you always wanted to be a lawyer. B: Yeah, I guess it was all those TV shows about lawyers. I started law school but then I realized it just wasn’t the right career for me. A: But isn’t it a dangerous job? All those criminals out there with guns… B: Sometimes I wish it were a little more dangerous. Right now all I do is write traffic tickets. It’s kind of boring, actually.

Key Points of Today’s Lecture • • • • • • •

bilingual trilingual tone high tone low tone sarcasm body language

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curious couple facial gestures personal information imply gender gender specific gender neutral

Today’s Homework • Page 66: Listen for Implied Meaning * understand the conversation * answer the questions • Page 76: Predict Sentence Stress Practice Sentence Stress