AF1 / CI1

Dictionaries

https://dictionary.cambridge.org/es/diccionario/ingles

https://www.wordreference.com/es/en/translation.asp

https://www.linguee.es/

INTERESTING WEBSITES 

- For those of you interested in knowing your English level or in getting English certificates:

https://www.examenglish.com/

- A course in English for work

 https://www.esolcourses.com/content/englishforwork/englishforwork.html

- Youtube video with sentences for work and business (1 hour) 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GCs5gTy4cU

- Short videos about business English

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh0bLFae5jipDeSAGuT4yjdp_ZkoGQGEl

- One great website to practise and improve your English

https://test-english.com/grammar-points/b1-b2/

INTRODUCTION

Unit 1: About you  

Interrogative Pronouns and exercises to form questions

Explanation: http://curso-gratis-ingles.euroresidentes.com/2014/06/wh-questions.html

Practise:

- https://www.englishexercises.org/makeagame/viewgame.asp?id=1898 (only about the wh- forms)

- Exercises type: questions for these answers:

   + https://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises/questions/form.htm

   + https://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises/questions/form3.htm

   + https://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises/questions/form2.htm

- And here is the site to practice as much as you want: https://agendaweb.org/grammar/questions-english-exercises.html

Questions to interview your partner:

- http://iteslj.org/questions/getting.html

- https://eslgames.com/random-question-generator/

Youtube videos:

- People introducing themselves professionally: videos de "personal information"

- An example of an easy introduction of yourself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7QmHKgVn5s

- A longer introduction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgjkjsqAzvo

UNIT 1

**Here you have two links that can be useful :
 - https://www.ego4u.com/en/business-english/communication/departments-jobs (departments in a company)

- https://resources.workable.com/job-descriptions/ (descriptions of the different positions in a company)

**Here are some helpful videos to help you to consolidate how to ask and give directions:
https://www.easypacelearning.com/all-lessons/english-level-2/1289-asking-for-and-giving-directions-english-lesson
http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/listening/elementary-a2-listening/giving-directions

**Video showing a new employee around the office: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItYDXk6_N58&t=90s

First day at the office: information you must know https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfunlllTF8Y

**Conversations at work https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWK64diTMpM (start at 12')

Grammar: Personal Pronouns and Possesives

http://www.englishexercises.org/makeagame/viewgame.asp?id=1783
https://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/pronouns
Grammar: the imperative and place prepositions (asking and giving directions)

UNIT 2

Here you have some links to get familiar with the office vocabulary

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxBGONGNIh4 (vocabulary about office supplies)

- http://www.esolcourses.com/topics/at-the-office.html (vocabulary and exercises)

Administrative assistant duties:

- *https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uB-0AykgioI (video explaining the role of a secretary)
**https://www.youtube.com/watchv=olLNOM5qBJA&index=4&list=PLVAlY7wMaYOqGVgX6ULdSmHul_tUhNfDc

Office procedures lesson plan:

https://www.onestopenglish.com/business-lesson-plans/business-basics-office-procedures/553176.article (listening comprehension using the audio file)

Examples of letters requesting quotes: http://howtowritealetter.net/letter-of-quotation.ht

Grammar: Present Simple / Present Continuous

https://www.ejerciciosinglesonline.com/new-exercises/ex1-presente-simple-vs-continuo-ejercicio/

UNIT 3

Vocabulary related to computers https://www.englishclub.com/vocabulary/computing.htm
A quiz to test your knowledge about computer vocabulary  

http://www.englishmedialab.com/Quizzes/intermediate/computer%20vocabulary%20quiz.htm


UNIT 4

Test if you can understand the test about handling mail https://carleton.ca/mailservices/guidelines-for-handling-mail/
How to deal with incoming mail http://www.preservearticles.com/business/various-steps-involved-in-handling-incoming-mail-in-an-office/1786
Handling mail procedures https://prezi.com/lvjhp397mtpx/handling-mail-procedures/

Grammar: 

There is/are, there was/were
https://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises/various/there_is_there_are5.htm
https://www.superprof.es/apuntes/idiomas/ingles/gramatica-inglesa/verbs/exercises-there-is-are-there-was-were-simple-present-and-simple-past.html

Some / any / no / much / many / a lot / few / little
Theory: https://blog.inglesen100dias.com/some-any-much-many-a-lot-of-a-few-a-little/
Exercises: https://www.curso-ingles.com/practicar/ejercicios/quantifiers/correct
https://www.montsemorales.com/gramatica/Muchbuild3-1.htm

 Some / any / no compounds
https://www.english-grammar.at/online_exercises/indefinite-pronouns/ip002.htm

UNIT 5

A video explaining important terms related to freight shipping https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qAkWPwXhDQ

Definition of a sourcing company: https://www.cosmosourcing.com/blog/2018/5/19/what-is-a-sourcing-company

Black Friday activity: https://www.baamboozle.com/study/1089080

Grammar: Past Simple / Past Continuous. Check this part in the grammar section.
Irregular verbs (lista básica): https://aprendemasingles.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/lista-de-verbos-irregulares-en-inglecc81s.pdf

UNIT 6

*Useful sentences on the phone https://www.tolearnenglish.com/exercises/exercise-english-2/exercise-english-37260.php
***https://www.espressoenglish.net/telephone-english-phrases/ (very complete)

*Video teaching how to handle business conversations https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4Ph0Ct5HXc (after minute 7)

phone calls https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-W6dXfm7YE
Telephone etiquette https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ka11BYoDA7s
video teaching how to start phone conversations  (It's basic) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCBF659RMtg&t=24s 2nd part https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDaf4-7KDkk&t=13s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-W6dXfm7YE&t=168s (interesting tips to answer the phone)
lesson plans:
https://www.linguahouse.com/en-GB/esl-lesson-plans/business-english/starting-and-ending-a-call
https://www.linguahouse.com/en-GB/esl-lesson-plans/business-english/telephone-interruptions

Grammar: the Future

How to use it and practice:  https://www.englishclub.com/grammar/verbs-m_future.htm

will / be going to https://www.english-4u.de/en/tenses-exercises/future.htm

GRAMMAR REVIEW 1ST TERM

* Ask questions for these answers: https://www.englishexercises.org/makeagame/viewgame.asp?id=5847

* Some / any / much / few / little  .... https://www.englishexercises.org/makeagame/viewgame.asp?id=5847

* Future https://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/future-mix/exercises

* Present simple / present continuous / past simple https://es.liveworksheets.com/worksheets/en/English_as_a_Second_Language_(ESL)/Verb_tenses/Present_simple_-_present_continuous_-_past_simple_kh34742ki

https://www.esl-lounge.com/student/grammar/1g31-present-simple-continuous-past-letter-gap-fill.php

BUY NOTHING MOVEMENT

https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/skills/reading/upper-intermediate-b2/the-buy-nothing-movement

A year without buying : Ted Talk

TRY SOMETHING NEW FOR 30 DAYS

https://www.ted.com/talks/matt_cutts_try_something_new_for_30_days/transcript

UNIT 7
**http://www.proofreadingservices.com/blogs/esl/15350613-business-english-scheduling-a-meeting (tips on sentences to use when scheduling)
*https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmuRyKBn12w (video showing an example from minute 3)
*https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ka-dwb-O-uE (video explaining how to make an appointment)
lesson plan: https://www.linguahouse.com/en-GB/esl-lesson-plans/business-english/business-meetings
**Choosing a venue (reading activity) https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/skills/reading/pre-intermediate-a2/choosing-a-conference-venue

Planning an event (reading activity) https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/skills/reading/intermediate-b1/planning-an-event

Grammar : 

some / any / no and compounds

https://agendaweb.org/grammar/anything-someone-exercises.html
https://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises/confusing_words/something_anything.htm

Conditionals

https://www.english-grammar.at/online_exercises/if-clauses/if014-all-types.htm

UNIT 8

Tips to write minutes (in English)
http://www.businesswritingblog.com/business_writing/2006/01/tips_for_writin.html
Tutorial to take minutes in English with samples at the top
http://www.wikihow.com/Take-Minutes
Minutes Templates
**https://www.smartsheet.com/free-meeting-minutes-templates-microsoft-word
https://managementhelp.org/boards/sample-minutes.htm (Good example)
lesson plan: https://www.linguahouse.com/en-GB/esl-lesson-plans/business-english/discussions

Useful vocabulary for a meeting

https://quizlet.com/es/497680628/esl-business-english-meetings-flash-cards/

Grammar: Conditional Sentences

http://www.agendaweb.org/verbs/conditional-mixed-exercises.html

UNIT 9

Example of call for exhibitors

https://www.aalforum.eu/call-for-exhibitors/

** Video: recommendations for small talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqeA407ce74

UNIT 10
**Travelling vocabulary exercise http://www.englishexercises.org/makeagame/viewgame.asp?id=9101

Here, I give you some links where you will find hotel dialogues:
**http://www.vocabulary.cl/Lists/Hotel-Dialogues.htm
This one offers you also audio: http://www.eslfast.com/robot/topics/travel/travel05.htm
This one is similar to the one we are practising https://www.quora.com/What-are-some-example-of-hotel-dialogue-in-getting-reservation-through-phone

Listening activity booking at a hotel: http://www.5minuteenglish.com/mar6.htm
**And now if you are interested in the topic you can practise with this package of exercises related to travelling:

http://www.learnenglishfeelgood.com/travelenglish/index.html
** Listening activity https://www.examenglish.com/B1/b1_listening_transport.htm

Grammar: Modal Verbs
https://www.englishexercises.org/makeagame/viewgame.asp?id=2229

https://www.englishpage.com/modals/interactivemodal8.htm
http://www.agendaweb.org/verbs/modals-exercises.html

https://agendaweb.org/exercises/verbs/modals/mixed-test-3

UNIT 11

Grammar:  Past tenses review: Past Simple / Past Continuous / Present Perfect / Past Perfect

To review and practise, go to the grammar section of this blog.

Grammar: Verb Tense Review

https://www.grammarbank.com/verb-tenses-exercises.html

http://www.agendaweb.org/verbs/all-english-verb-tenses.html

Grammar: Adverbs of manner and degree

https://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/adjectives-comparative-and-superlative.html

https://agendaweb.org/grammar/comparative-superlative-exercises.html

UNIT 12
***Watch this interesting video to get an approach to customer service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnpMqQnt8WY 

Videos showing you how to deal with angry customers and complaints:

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACKbkmO9rLg 
* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YcMtlTUN1k (good sentences to be used)

**Listening activity: https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/skills/listening/intermediate-b1/a-phone-call-from-a-customer

Video with an example of customer complaint (difficult) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yd35rEKXio

Reading exercise: https://www.examenglish.com/B1/b1_reading_hotel_reviews.htm

BUSINESS CORRESPONDENCE

Samples of delivery notes https://www.template.net/free/delivery-note/ 
Samples of orders https://www.writeexpress.com/orders07.html

Exercises to practice formal letters 

https://test-english.com/writing/b2/a-formal-letter-of-complaint-tips-examples-exercises/

https://test-english.com/writing/b2/formal-email-letter-asking-information/ (very good)

UNIT 13
** About start-ups https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCa_gj8J-JM

*Learn more about what a start-up is and business models:

https://www.bplans.com/sample_business_plans.phpwhat is a start-up?
https://www.bplans.com/sample_business_plans.php

Another video: https://youtu.be/dJQn4DqzMVQ

LESSON ON STEVE JOBS

Let's learn about an extraordinary entrepreneur: Steve Jobs. First, to learn about him you can just watch the video 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPcXMpjyZiI 

or do some comprehension activities while watching it 

https://edpuzzle.com/media/6536bb69cc642940318f9a86 (complete speech)

https://edpuzzle.com/media/6387d8602e7cab414bec150a (past tenses)

Another video about entrepreneurship https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ihs4VFZWwn4

Finally one short video about how marketing should take into account localisation: selling condoms in Congo 

https://www.bestmarketingdegrees.org/10-awesome-ted-talks-about-marketing/

Grammar: Relative Sentences

UNIT 14
Balance sheets: what you must know https://www.businessaccountingbasics.co.uk/balance-sheet/

UNIT 15
Lesson plan: https://www.linguahouse.com/en-GB/esl-lesson-plans/business-english/bad-debt

UNIT 16

If you want to keep updated with the e-commerce: 

- Latest news : https://worldef.co.uk/spain-is-the-only-european-country-where-e-commerce-grew-in-the-first-quarter-of-2022/

- E-commerce forecast for 2021: https://www.emarketer.com/content/global-ecommerce-update-2021

- E-commerce in Spain: https://ecommercenews.eu/ecommerce-in-europe/ecommerce-spain/

Ted Talks

- An expert will explain what makes an online business successful:

 https://www.ted.com/talks/bill_gross_the_single_biggest_reason_why_start_ups_succeed?referrer=playlist-talks_for_when_you_want_to_sta

- In digital business to get the trust of the customer is essential. Learn how to build this trust.

https://www.ted.com/talks/marcos_aguiar_7_tools_for_building_a_business_people_trust

Grammar: Reported Speech
- http://www.edu.xunta.gal/centros/iesallariz/system/files/REPORTED_SPEECH%20(3)_0.pdf

- https://www.english-4u.de/en/grammar/reported-speech.htm

UNIT 17

To present an idea or a project: https://www.linguahouse.com/esl-lesson-plans/business-english/pitching-an-idea

UNIT 18
 3 Lesson plans: 
https://www.linguahouse.com/en-GB/esl-lesson-plans/business-english/the-career-ladder
https://www.linguahouse.com/en-GB/esl-lesson-plans/business-english/describing-workers
https://www.linguahouse.com/en-GB/esl-lesson-plans/business-english/corporate-well-being

Grammar: The Passive

UNIT 19 /  20   : CVs and Job Interviews

       
A JOB ADVERT
First let's start with a warming up activity related to job adverts, here you have a text and some follow-up activities
http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/reading-skills-practice/job-adverts (general)

Time to check if you understand some REAL job advertising. Here you can also get ideas to write you own advertisement.
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=administrative%20assistant&l&vjk=20023fc32177bb6b
https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/administrative-assistant/37719605?source=searchResults#/jobs/administrative-assistant-jobs

APPLYING FOR A JOB (LESSON PLANS)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/business/getthatjob/index.shtml 

A site with interesting activities:

http://www.henry4school.fr/Vocabulary/Jobs/applying.htm
A complete guide the UK service provides for those  who look for a job
https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/get-a-job

COVER LETTER 
 Here you will find tips to create your cover letter and it is in Spanish!   https://www.primerempleo.com/blogs/blog.asp?id=610

** Reading exercise: https://www.examenglish.com/B1/b1_reading_job_application.htm

CV / RESUME

• First two links to learn tips and sentences to create your CV and it is in Spanish

- https://www.infoempleo.com/consejos/curriculum_vitae_modelo_cv_ingles/
- https://www.primerempleo.com/noticias/detalle-noticia-empleo.asp?id=7677

• CV samples in English

https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/get-a-job British site to help you to create a British CV
https://resumegenius.com/resume-samples#categories CVs samples

The Europass
https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/es/documents/curriculum-vitae 

• Your studies and skills acquired in them

- Comercio Internacional https://www.todofp.es/dam/jcr:46c38039-341a-4dfc-8697-5d80ef289020/n-tscomerciointernacionalen-pdf.pdf

- Administración y Finanzas https://www.todofp.es/dam/jcr:2b330853-e2af-426f-935e-03a7d3277a7b/administracion-y-finanzas-ingles-pdf.pdf

THE JOB INTERVIEW
Best questions and answers at an interview:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhTcuUvLGOE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dE5a1mmVJD4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMS16PUKwCs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mHjMNZZvFo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qWysKTS_BA

Videos of interviews
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMkp40_Dr0E (a phone interview 3')
https://www.englishblog.com/2015/11/video-the-job-interview.html#.XUVfWegzY2y (lesson plan)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qWysKTS_BA

Lesson plan to practise

https://bogglesworldesl.com/lessons/job_fair.htm

LESSON PLANS. Exercises to keep learning
https://www.linguahouse.com/en-GB/esl-lesson-plans/business-english/unusual-cv-mistakes
https://www.linguahouse.com/en-GB/esl-lesson-plans/business-english/job-interview-stories

ERASMUS
Recordaros que el centro tenemos una coordinadora de programas europeos e internacionales que pertenece al departamento de idiomas y a la que podéis preguntar lo que deseéis sobre los programas erasmus. De todas formas aquí os dejo un link de otro centro del que podéis sacar mucha información.
http://cifpavileseuropeo.blogspot.com.es/p/blog-page_11.html

AND THEN ...
https://www.aprendemas.com/es/blog/idiomas-y-comunicacion/conseguir-una-beca-y-viajar-entre-las-razones-para-aprender-un-nuevo-idioma-80376

Padlet activity 

- Share with your classmates a Ted Talk or video of your interest: https://www.ted.com/topics

- Watch at least two and write a comment

- Write an essay/summary on the video / Ted Talk you have chosen.