Sunday 17 March 2013

English 18/03 - 21/03



Class 1:  Grammar recap
>> Short explanation by teacher, time for questions
>> Grammar hand-out: read the theory
>> Grammar hand-out: do the exercises

Links:
Grammar hand out & Exercises!
Check up


Class 2: Writing formal lay-out
>> Let's have a look at an example
>> Presentation for exam preparation
>> Writing training exercises

Links:
Example lay-out
3 writing exercises
Presentation 


Class 3: Speaking
>> Task during your exam
>> Practise in groups

Links:
Example task speaking exam




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What to study for your test next week?
1. grammar unit 9, 10 & 11 
2. Key-words unit 9, 10 & 11 (green) 
3. Giving your opinion about an office (bonus) 

Thursday 14 March 2013

Unit 11 Job Satisfaction

Planning:
>> Question Tags + handout
>> Job satisfaction at the office: speaking & reading
>> Writing: what gives you satisfaction at work?


Work in style: 10 International offices



bahnhof4 700x409 Bahnhof Office

Office of Swedish internet provider Bahnhof, built in the Vita Berg Park near Stockholm

Planning upcoming weeks:

18/03 - 21/03
1. recap grammar
2. formal writing lay-out & practise
3. speaking assignment

25/03 - 27/03 
1. grammar test
2. writing/speaking training

02/04 - 04/04
1. Speaking exams during class (in groups, 10-15 min)

08/04 - 11/04
Testweek! Writing test formal letter 60min.

Sunday 3 March 2013

Week 5: Technology

This week's planning:

>> Check up Fashion Assignment
>> Grammar: Passive 
>> Start with unit 10 Technology
>> Letter 1 p.54 (formal / lay-out)











Thursday 21 February 2013

Fashion & Style Assignment

Hello hip and happening students,

This unit about Fashion 'n Style provides enough possibilities for
your own creativity and style.
 
READ this whole blog post and do the assignments A, B, C & D.
 

First things first, Fashion blogs.

A) What are fashion blogs? Google it and describe in 3 to 4 sentences (English).

B) Go online and search for websites about fashion (webshops, blogs, designers)
      & Make a list of your personal top3 of blogs and shops and the reason of your choice
      (1-2 sentences per website)

And then... It's your turn!
C) Choose 1 assignment below and use at least 200 words in English
- write your own blog post & links and images
OR
- make a scrapbook style page  about a specific style & text and links

OR
- Design a webpage with min.5 clothing items and their description

D) Save your work (Word, Publisher, PowerPoint) & send to Didi Rikken
      Deadline: 28-02-2013 13.00H 

Some inspiration....
 
1. Best Dressed Men 2012 (celebrities)

2. Fashion blog by a Dutch Girl Afterdrk.com

 
Style Scrapbook
3. Blog by a Mexican Girl in the Netherlands
4. Jack and Jones

vogue-sandy-spread
5. Signature9 > List of fashion Blogs

Words you can use:

style - jeans - top - footwear - heels - fabric - couture - runway - season - modern - casual - smart - vintage - knitwear - hairdo - scarf - specs - shades - colours - hues - pastel - neon - grunge - rock chick - bags - jewellery - make-up - groomed - effortless - updo - belts - leather - cotton - fur - applebottom - skinny - boyfriend - loose - oversized - tight - sweater - beanie - mittens - headscarf - cropped jacked - blazer - shirt - blouse - Tee - print - oldskool - wearable - dressed up - comfortable - sassy chic - elegant - dressed down - city chic - street style - sporty - metro man - travel chic - ethnic prints - slogans - statement - pieces - trainers - converse - retro - band tee - bracelet - watches - tie - layers - mix - colour clash - colour blocking - tregging - legging - tights - striped - dotted - blocked - zipper -

 

Monday 28 January 2013

Study Planner 3rd Quarter


Studiewijzer

·         Opleiding          : Marketing & Communicatie

·         Leerjaar            : 1

·         Periode             : 3

  •    Vak                    :  Engels

·         Werkvorm         : Theorieles/zelf werkzaamheid /boek/toetsen

·         Toetsing            : Presentatie

·         Lesmateriaal     : Commerce 1, Blog, Internet


 
Wk
Leerstof
Maakwerk
Gemaakt
ja/nee
opmerkingen
5
Intro Unit 8 - advertising
Lay out/adjectives/logos
Making your own ad!
Unit 8 p. 46-50
Superlatives are already on the blog / recap
 
Book, laptop, paper, pen
6
 
Project HAN - ROC  Explanation via Blog
 
Project HAN - ROC  Explanation via Blog
 
 
No books
Bring laptop, pen, paper, scissors, glue etcetera
7
Holiday
Holiday
 
 
Holiday
Holiday
8
Unit 9 - Fashion
Grammar: Present Perfect
Conversation about fashion
Unit 9 p. 66 – 69
Present perfect @ blog
Fashion activity
 
Book, laptop, paper, pen
9
Unit 9 follow up
Recap Present perfect
Writing (laptop) p. 54 / 56
Unit 9 p. 69 – 71 + blog
 
 
Book, laptop, paper, pen
10
Unit 10 Technology
Grammar: Passive
Conversation technology
Unit 10 p. 72 – 76
Passive @ blog
Tecnology activity
 
Book, laptop, paper, pen
11
Unit 11 Job satisfaction
Writing (laptop) p.57 / 64
Meeting how to
Unit 10 p. 78 – 81
Question tags @ blog

Reading Company
Format ideal company & speaking assignment


 
Book, laptop, paper, pen
12
Unit 11 Follow up / recap
Writing (laptop) p. 62
Meeting cases
Unit 11 p. 81 – 83
Recap all grammar Unit 9/10/11

Writing Format on blog
Writing a CV + Motivation 
 
Book, laptop, paper, pen
13
Study grammar 9/10/11
Finish Unit 11
 
 
Grammar assessment 1hr
speaking preparation I
>> Talk about you CV


 
TEST
Grammar/ meeting
14
Preparation for test
 

Meeting in groups (3hrs)
Finish all writing exercises


 
Writing Bank P.54,56,57,62 & 64 all in TP
15
TOETSWEEK
 
Writing A2 – B1 Letter
 
TOETSWEEK
TEST Writing

 

Opmerkingen:
Minimaal 90% aanwezigheid tijdens de lessen
Zorg ervoor dat je het boek Commerce 1 en een laptop meeneemt naar de les
 
Conversation/cooperation     Project HAN: O/V/G                                      1 credit
Grammar Assessment:         Grade (1-10)                                                 min.3,5 / av. 5,6
Writing:                                  Level (A1, A2, B1) and grade (1-10)             1 credit
Conversation A2:                  Level (A1, A2, B1) and grade (1-10)             1 credit
 

Thursday 6 December 2012

English week 5 (6 and 7 December)


Contents:

1. Writing e-mail (in class)


2. Unit 6, 7 & 8 (in class)

3. Past/Present (self study)

4. Test next week (self study)

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1. Writing e-mail (go through pages together, excercises individually)

p.52  Making contact: 2, 3, 4, 5
p.53  Hotel booking: 1, 2, 3, 4
p.58  Inviting: 1, 2, 3, 4
p.61  Enquiries: 1, 2, 3
p.63  Complaining 2 & 3

2. Unit 6, 7 & 8 (What to do from the book & explanation Grammar)

Unit 6: p.35 Language Spot, p.36 reading, p.38 reading, p.39 writing

Unit 7: p.40 listening, p.41 reading, p.42 language spot & 9 to 5, p.45 writing

Unit 8: p.47 Language Spot (see below)


Comparatives and Superlatives

Short words:

Small >> Smaller  >> Smallest  (+es +est standard form)

Big     >> Bigger   >> Biggest    (+ger +gest double consonant)

Easy   >> Easier   >> Easiest      (+ier + iest -y becomes -ie)

Longer words:

Exciting      >> more exciting      >> most exciting     (more > less, most > least)

refreshing  >> more refreshing   >> most refreshing  (more > less, most > least)

Exceptions:

good & bad?


3. Excercise Past/Present (to practise for your test!!)

a) Wij vieren dit jaar geen Sinterklaas.

b) Op dit moment hebben we Engels.

c) Vorig jaar ging ik naar Frankrijk met Kerst.

d) We hebben elkaar al lang niet gezien

e) Bestaat Sinterklaas?

f) Ik ben een taart aan het bakken.

g) Gisteren sneeuwe het.


4. Test next week (What you need to study)

- Vocabulary: Unit 5, 6, 7, 8 (groene stukjes 'key words)

- Past/Present: exercise above and notes on blog

- must / have to / should (language spot unit 6 & 7)

- comparatives and superlatives (language spot unit 8)

- e-mail (complaint, invitation, appointment, booking)