Thursday's assignment, October 27, 2016

Thursday, 27 October 2016

Thursday's assignment

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.  

Hi Dong,

I really hope you everything is fine. I heard about you wanted to change job. I would like recommend a wonderful video that I watched today. The video's link is Regina Hartley: Why the best hire might not have the perfect resume.

The presenter talked about that the company should pick up what kinds of person. She described two kinds of candidates. one is the Silver Spoons, "the one who clearly had advantages and was destined for success. They had good resumes." The other one is the Scrappers, "the one who had to fight against all sorts difficulties to get to the same point. Their resume might look like no well." According to the statistics, companies that are committed to diversity and inclusive practices would like choose Scrappers. Those companies got more benefits from this policy. The presenter listed Steve Jobs for example. He grew up in hardships. He never finished college. He did many kinds jobs and quit. He got to the top now." I agreed with the presenter's idea. Trauma and hardships are key elements of success. I thought you and me were Scrappers. We enjoyed doing different things. I did many jobs, like teacher, worker, repairman, project manager, etc. you did many jobs too. We always put passion in every job. I liked the feeling that I finally achieved the goal. I thought you liked it too.  All of these experiences made us stronger. Do you agree with me?

Best regards,

Cheng

Monday's assignment, October 24 2016

Monday's assignment

Good morning everyone,

Hope that you have enjoyed your weekend. Now, we have a quick writing task to kick off our week.

You will have to choose between two options as follows:

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.

Hi Hala,
I really hope you enjoying the field trip. I apologized to absent from field trip on last Friday. My wife's ophthalmologist found a little hole on her retina two months ago. The ophthalmologist made an appointment for some special examination on last Friday. The examination needed my wife to do pupil dilation. So she couldn't drive after the examination. I had to come with her.
The good news was the specialist told us the little hole doesn't matter now. The specialist suggested rechecking eyes every year. Maybe need laser treatment if the hole get worth. 

Best regards,
Cheng

Second edition
I really hope that you have enjoyed the field trip. I apologized for being absent from field trip on last Friday. My wife's ophthalmologist found a little hole on her retina two months ago. The ophthalmologist made an appointment for some special examination on last Friday. The examination needed my wife to do pupil dilation. So she couldn't drive after the examination. I had to go with her.
The good news was that the specialist told us the little hole doesn't matter now. The specialist suggested rechecking her eyes every year. Maybe she will need laser treatment if the hole gets worse. 

Tuesday's assignment, October 18, 2016

Tuesday's assignment

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

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

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

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

you. Then, add a headline to your story.

I have a weakness for English

I am going to tell you a story about language misunderstanding. I don’t remember exactly who told to me.
A Chinese and an American met at a party. The Chinese asked to the American, "Would you like some chocolate?" The American said, "Oh, I have a weakness for chocolate." So the Chinese people made an apology and left. The American was very embarrassing. In fact, have a weakness for someone or something means unable to resist someone or something. Misunderstanding such as upon always happens. The beginners understand literal meaning, but don't know meaning of idioms. I think American learn Chinese will have the same situation. I don't know how to solve this problem. Maybe need more time?


Needs Assessment

How long have you been attending LINC 5/6?
Almost two months

What was your biggest concern(s) before joining the class?
I worried about I can't follow this class before joining this class.

Was/were this/these concern(s) resolved? Why or why not?
No yet. I think my English level is not enough to join this class. I will do my best.

How 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 like this class. It's good for me. I have more chance to do practice in speaking English. Teacher and classmates are kind and accommodating.

Is there any concern(s) that you still want to work on? What is/are it/they?
For me，every aspect should be improved.

List 10 topics that you would like to learn about in order of their importance from the most to least important.
I'm interested in any topics except political and religious.
1. How to improve speaking skill.
2. How to improve listening skill.
3. Talking at the workplace.
4. Talking with customer service or insurance company.
5. Describe symptoms to a pharmacist or family doctor.
6. Grammar.
7. Writing workplace email.
8. Public welfare in Canada.
9. Geography of Canada.
10. History of Canada.

Monday's Assignment, October 3, 2016

Monday's assignment

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, Happy restaurant headquarters,

I was unhappy today. I'd like to make a complaint about your service. I ordered a portion of  lobster at your restaurant today. I received the shell but the meal was not included.  I tried to tell the truth to the branch manager ABC. His attitude was not very good, and the real mistake was not corrected. Although I paid the bill for my honor.  I really hope I can get an apology from him.  

Have a good day.

A costumer