Saturday, September 25, 2010

Advanced - 49 up

Watch the following videos about John and Sue.

This is John
This is Sue
  • Have their lives been as they imagined?
  • How has Sue's life been different from John's?
You can also learn some things about Neil's, Nick's and Tony's lives.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Advanced - First day at work

Watch the video and take note of the 9 tips you will hear. (The answers are written in white. Select the text to see them.)



Step 1. Choose your outfit carefully
Step 2. Show up on time but not too early
Step 3. Be prepared to answer questions
Step 4. Listen and try to remember people's names
Step 5. Introduce yourself
Step 6. Ask someone to have lunch or bring a book or work
Step 7. Offer to help
Step 8. Don't suck up
Step 9. Don't rush out the door

Further practice: Try to transcribe the first minute or so of the video. Add your transcription in a comment and I'll check it.