Tuesday November 10, 2009
This section focuses on common business documents that you will probably need to write at some point if you use English for work. The most common of these is email, which, as you will see, is much less formal than written letters. Each of the three document types is introduced by an example document and is followed by a guide to writing that particular type of document.
Business Reports
Business Memos
Business Emails
Friday November 6, 2009
Hoping to help you and wanting to provide excellent learning resources, I've put up this new page! This introductory sentence is a perfect example of a parallelism (a participial phrase parallelism to be exact). Not all parallel structures are this complicated, but they can be tricky.
Wednesday November 4, 2009
This beginning level page focuses on
ten common questions used for starting conversations. Each question is then followed by a number of follow-up questions to help keep the conversation going.
Combine this sheet with the following conversation lesson plans to help beginning level students start communicating in English.
Asking Questions
Learning Maze
Guilty!
Monday November 2, 2009
The cover letter should always be included when sending your resume or CV for a possible job interview. This letter of application serves the purpose or introducing you and asking for an interview. Here is an outline to writing a successful cover letter.
Understanding your potential employer can help you get the job you are looking for. This section focuses on developing interviewing skills that will help you prepare for a job interview in an English speaking country.
Finding a Job - Writing a Cover Letter
Writing Your Resume
The Interview: Basics
Example Interview Questions
Useful Job Interview Vocabulary