Thursday, October 27, 2016

Who are You Going to Pick?

Listen up to that video. A presenter talks about job hiring process, now you job is to write down a quick summary email to a friend of that video.

•             What is the main idea the presenter is talking about?

•             Name the two groups of people that she had mentioned.

•             What are the differences between the two groups of people that the presenter referred to? 

•             Which type are you? Give examples.

•             List at least two examples from the talk, and finally write one valuable insight to your friend that you took away from the talk. 

Dear Ann,

I am writing this email because I'd like to share something that I took away from a presentation today. The presenter was a human resource director and told us why “the scrapper” was deserved to have an interview. Do you know what “the scrapper” and “the silver spoon” meaning are? Yes, they represent different classes. She mentioned that one third entrepreneurs are scrappers. The reason of success is the resilience of their character. She advised us to hire the underestimated contender, whose secret weapons are passion and purpose.

Best Regard,

Yucho

Monday, October 24, 2016

Option A: For the ones who joined us on Friday’s field trip, you need to write a quick trip report elaborating on these questions:

Give a quick description on the location of the field trip;

What were the reasons that you wanted to join this trip?

What impressed you the most?

What did not impress you?

Would you go to that place again? Why?

Share at least one thing that you have learned new from that experience.

Option B: For the ones who could not make it to the field trip, write a quick apologetic email for your teacher telling her why you could not join the class; what you have done on that day; and a quick “promise” to make yourself available for the rest of the class activities.

Dear Hala,

I am writing this email for apology the field trip I was absent. The reason is my body. I am frequent urination after I was suffered urinary infection the week before last week. My husband told me 9,30 am. it is the rush hour and it was raining. He'd like me to stay at home in stead of make trouble to the other people. So I took his advice. I am glad and admired you had had a wonderful time. I hope I can join nest time.

Best Regard

Yucho

Dear Hala,

I am writing this email to apologize for missing the field trip. The reason was because I was tired. I had frequent urination times after I had suffered urinary infection for the past two weeks. My husband me told at 9.30 am. that was rush hour and it was raining. He would like me to stay at home instead of causing troubles to the other people. So I took his advice. I am glad that you had a wonderful time. I hope I can join next time.

Best Regard,
Yucho  

Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Friendship Talks 

Listen up to that video. A presenter talks about female friendship. Now, you need to record your thoughton that link. Then, copy the link and paste it on your blog for your peers and instructor's review and feedback! 

First, what do you personally look for in a friend? 

Why are close friendships helpful in people’s life? Does it matter for females over males? Why? 

According to the talk, what is the difference between females and males getting stressed? 

Do you agree or disagree on the presenters' view and why?

What was something new that you have learned from this talk?

Tuesday, October 18, 2016

“I “I know that is what I said, but it is not what I meant . . . "

HaHave you ever said that to anyone? Or anyone said this statement to you?

CaCan you think of reasons why this misunderstanding happens in general?

BriBriefly share your story and reflect on the reason why this has happened to you or with

you. Then, add a headline to your story.

A White Lie

After I moved in Toronto, every weekend I need to talk with my parent on line. We share our life with each other and give some ideas to make our life smoothly. One day, my mom asked me if we had a plan to buy a house. I told her we wouldn't buy it because we are all the lazy people. Nobody likes to do the works such as to maintain the house, fix the roof, loan the grass...My mom looked at me and teased. " I know that is what I said, but it is not what I mean..." I didn't want to tell my mom the house's price in Toronto is ridiculous nowadays. " You don't know...nobody help me, I need to do everything by myself. If we have a house, I would die..." My mom interrupted me, " I know you don't like using our money. The matter is not what you say, it's how you say it." 

Needs Assessment

HoHow long have you been attending LINC 5/6? I have been attending LINC 5/6 for 8 months. Before joining the class listening was my biggest concern. I believe my listening skill improve a lot because I can understand what Hala said in the class. However not enough high to understand the news on BBC. I feel good after attending this class for 8 months. The biggest requisition is the time I use to finish my assignment is shorter than before and I can open my mouth to try to explain my ideas. After work on my listening skill and speaking skill, I'd like to work on my writing skill. First of all, understand what the people say. Second, speak fluently and accurately. Third, can write the message or the memo. 

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WWhat was your biggest concern(s) before joining the class? Before joining the class listening was my biggest concern. 

WWas/were this/these concern(s) resolved? Why or why not? I believe my listening skill improve a lot because I can understand what Hala said in the class. However not enough high to understand the news on BBC.

HoHow do you feel after attending this class for x amount to time? What has changed in

you? What do you feel more comfortable with? I feel good after attending this class for 8 months. The biggest requisition is the time I use to finish my assignment is shorter than before and I can open my mouth to try to explain my ideas.

Is Is there any concern(s) that you still want to work on? What is/are it/they? Yes, there are. After work on my listening skill and speaking skill, I'd like to work on my writing skill.

LisList 10 topics that you would like to learn about in order of their importance from the most to least important. First of all, understand what the people say. Second, speak fluently and accurately. Third, can write the message or the memo. 

Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Since we all agreed that “Practice makes perfect,” let’s practice to get perfect. Click on this link and that one; make sure you do not quit until you get them all correct. After you are done, complete this story with the right preposition below. You can use one preposition more than once and there are more prepositions than the actual spaces.

through, along, in, off, over, across, around, under, up, down, into, back, after, on, onto, below

One day a girl was walking through the forest when she met a boy. “Hello” she said “What’s your name?” she asked. “My name is Bob” he replied. Suddenly a huge dinosaur came along. The dinosaur grabbed the boy. “Ha, ha, ha. I am going to eat you” said the dinosaur”. “Let him go!” said the girl. “You cannot stop me, little girl. I am a dinosaur. Only the magic sword of Wimble Bimble can stop me.” “Where is the magic sword of Wimble Bimble?” asked the girl. “It’s in a cave in the big mountain” shouted the boy. So the girl set off to find the sword. She went along the road, over the fence, across the field, over the fence, through the tunnel, around the farm, under the little bridge, over the big bridge, up the hill, down the hill, through the dark forest and into the cave. She found the magic sword and came and killed the dragon. And the girl and the boy lived happily ever ……..

1. He’s swimming _across the river. --in
2. Where’s Julie? She’s _at school. 
3. The plant is _on the table. 
4. There is a spider in the bath. 
5. Please put those apples _in the bowl. 
6. Frank is _on holiday for three weeks. 
7. There are two pockets _in this bag. 
8. I read the story _on the newspaper. --in
9. The cat is sitting _on the chair. 
10. Lucy was standing _at the bus stop. 
11. I'll meet you _at the cinema. --in
12. She hung a picture _on the wall. 
13. John is _in the garden. 
14. There's nothing _on TV tonight. 
15. I stayed _at home all weekend. 
16. When I called Lucy, she was _on the bus. 
17. There was a spider _beneath the ceiling. --on
18. Unfortunately, Mrs Brown is _at hospital. --in
19. Don't sit _on the table, sit _on a chair. 
20. There are four cushions _on the sofa. 

1. The wine is _in the bottle. 
2. Pass me the dictionary, it's _on the bookshelf. 
3. Jennifer is _at work. 
4. Berlin is _in Germany. 
5. You have something _on your face.
 6. Turn left _at the traffic lights. 
7. She was listening to classical music _in the radio. --on
8. He has a house _on the river.
 9. The answer is _on the bottom of the page. --at
10. Julie will be _on the plane now. 
11. There are a lot of magnets _on the fridge. 
12. She lives _in London. 
13. John is _in a taxi. He's coming. 
14. I'll meet you _at the airport. 
15. She stood _at the window and looked out. 
16. The cat is _in the house somewhere. 
17. Why you calling so late? I’m already _in bed. 
18. I waited for Lucy -at the station. 
19. There was a picture of flowers _on her T-shirt. 
20. She has a house _in Japan. 

Monday, October 3, 2016

Good afternoon everyone,

Based on the story that was shared with you earlier regarding my experience with the restaurant manager’s rude remarks, write an email to the headquarters to complain about the manager’s attitude.

Make sure to include the following information:

Brief background on the scenario;

What your reaction was;

What the manager’s reaction was;

What you request for a disciplinary action or a fair way to solve that problem.

Hi, Peter Piter

I am sending this email for an experience I recently had with one of your restaurant manager. There appears to be something wrong with my dish I had ordered before. After a waitress opened my lobster dish plate, we were shocked because there was  nothing except shells. The manager refused to deal with that matter. I don't think he is working the way he is supposed to and I was belittled. I wonder that if you can help me about this issue. 

Best regard

Yucho