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      Welcome to the English course for your M1 year!

      The English teachers from the Faculty of Pharmacy who teach M1 students this year are Ms Fadel, Ms Navel, Ms Weyrich and Mr Danan. 

      The teacher in charge of this teaching unit (UEM-908) is Mr Danan. 
      - email: sebastien.danan@universite-paris-saclay.fr
      - office: LC 349

      * IMPORTANT REMINDER n°1: PLEASE TAKE THE SELF ENGLISH LEVEL TEST BEFORE 15TH SEPTEMBER - INFO HERE *

      In order for you to feel comfortable and make progress through the year, your teachers will place you in a level group that suits you. Your results from the SELF test will help your teachers place you adequately. You will be notified which group you've been placed in shortly after the 15th September. 
      * IMPORTANT REMINDER n°2: CLASSES START 20TH SEPTEMBER 2024 *

      English Classes days and times: Fridays / 9:00-11:00 or 11:10-13:10 (depending on the group you've been placed in)

      Duration: 32 hours total / 16 classes + 2 oral exam sessions / 2h per class or exam

      Days off: 1st November, 10th January, 17th January + university holidays

      Final exam sessions: 14th March or 21st March (depending on the group you've been placed in)

      * HOW TO GET TO CLASS *

      All English classes will take place at the Paris-Saclay Language Centre, located on the 3rd floor of the Eiffel building, CentraleSupélec, 8-10 rue Joliot-Curie, Gif-sur-Yvette. 

      Access: once you have entered the Eiffel building, follow the directions for "Centre de Langues" and make sure you take a lift or staircase where "Centre de Langues" is clearly indicated as not all lifts and staircases allow access to the centre. 

      NB: The Language Centre is a 5 to 10 minute walk from the BPC building: please take this into account in order to be on time! 

      * COURSE OBJECTIVES AND GUIDELINES *

      By the end of the year, you should be able to:
      - follow and take part in a discussion/ meeting in a professional setting,
      - understand and summarize articles from scientific journals,
      - understand and summarize authentic news reports (CNN, BBC, etc.),
      - write up a CV and cover letter in English for international use,
      - write clear and concise professional letters and reports,
      - make a slideshow presentation in front of an audience and handle questions.

      Your ability to carry out the above tasks will be assessed in two ways.
       - Continuous assessment: 60% of yearly average. Written and oral work carried out
      during the year. These marks still count if you have to sit the second session of exams.
       - Final oral presentation: 40% of yearly average.

      * Continuous assessment – written *

      - Vocabulary tests of 20 words, on paper, every 2 lessons, 7 tests over the year (if you miss one test, you must catch up- justified or not). One total grade out of 20. Test dates: 4 OCT / 18 OCT / 8 NOV / 22 NOV / 6 DEC / 24 JAN / 7 FEB.
      - Video summary on a medical subject (~180 words / ~3 minute document).
      - Cover letter to answer a job proposal.

      * Continuous assessment – oral *

      1. My Project
      - 5 minutes, individual, slideshow
      - approximately 4 presentations per class, set dates
      Present your personal professional project: job title, type of company, responsibilities, description of duties, work setting and conditions.

      2. Breaking News
      - 6 minutes, pairs (~ 3 min/ student), no slideshow, notes on A5 paper
      - roughly 1 presentation per class, set dates
      Presentation of an interesting medical innovation or discovery. One student plays the role of the news anchor, the other student is a scientist who's been invited on the news show. Speech has to be distributed evenly. During the presentation, the students presenting explain a word of the day to the class. At the end of their presentation, they host a quiz with 3 questions (true or false, or multiple choice questions).

      3. A Drug
      - 6 minutes, pairs (3 min/ student), slideshow
      - 1 presentation per class following calendar
      Presentation of how a drug works in the body: description of the drug’s form, posology, composition and mechanism(s) of action, followed by questions from the class.

      * Final oral presentation *

      5 minute individual presentation on a medical subject of your choice (after teacher’s
      approval), including slideshow.

      * Nota Bene: If you miss more than 1 class without providing justification to your teacher, the administration may not allow you to sit the 1 st session of exams. *

      * Course material and equipment needed *

      For English courses this year, you will need to bring to class:
      - a digital or printed version of this booklet, which is available in PDF format on Ecampus,
      - A laptop or tablet with a WIFI connection and a HDMI or VGA port, and a pair of earphones,
      - A4 writing paper and pens.

      You will also be using an online platform called Ecampus, which contains:
      - class documents,
      - vocabulary lists (pdf and quizlet formats),
      - resources to help you improve your English (exercises on oral comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, etc.),
      - unlimited access to training resources for the 5 th part of the TOEIC exam.

      You may also use Ecampus to:
      - contact your teacher, via the messaging service,
      - upload assignments.
      * THE MONDAY ENGLISH WORKSHOP: ENGLISH 4 YOU *

      Every Monday, from 12:30 to 13:30, HM, room 1400, one of your English teachers will host an open workshop to help you out with all sorts of English language requests:
      - preparing for the TOEIC exam,
      - writing a CV or a recommendation letter,
      - rehearsing a presentation, proofreading an article you are writing, etcetera.

      English4YOU is open to any pharmacy student and you don’t need to notify your attendance beforehand. All you need to do is pop in with something to work on!
      * PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE * 

      This faculty is an exam centre for the TOEIC. There is the opportunity for you to prepare it by using the TOEIC PHARMA part 5 pages available on Ecampus.

      You can also take a TOEIC crash course followed by a TOEIC exam here at the Language Centre (Eiffel building) in case you need a TOEIC score for prospective entry into M2 courses or business schools which require one.

      Bear in mind that you are eligible to a Pharma preferential rate with Prepmyfuture.com, to help you prepare and sit the TOEIC. For more information, contact our assistant, Sophie Dhirson (Sophie.dhirson@universite-paris-saclay.fr) or the APIEP student association.
      * HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR ENGLISH BY YOURSELF *

      1. Select English as the default language on all your digital devices.

      2. Read short articles and watch short videos from press outlets, via their websites, phone apps or social media channels:
      • ScienceDaily
      • European Pharmaceutical Review,
      • Medical Xpress,
      • Journal of Clinical Investigation,
      • Pharmaceutical Technology,
      • New Scientist,
      • BBC Health, BBC Science Focus magazine,
      • Associated Press health...

      3. Subscribe and Listen to pod-casts:
      • The Daily (New York Times),
      • BBC Crowd Science,
      • The Guardian Science Weekly,
      • NPR News Health channel...

      4. Watch series related to the medical world: Casualty, Doctor House, The Good Doctor, ER...

      5. Speak English with your friends.

      6. Exercise your English online (Memrise, Duolingo, l’Anglais Facile, British Council...)

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      ****EXAM****DATES****

      - 4 October: vocabulary test 1

      - 18 October: vocabulary test 2 + letter writing test

      - 8 November: vocabulary test 3

      - 29 November: vocabulary test 4

      - 6 December: vocabulary test 5

      - 24 January: vocabulary test 6

      - 31 January: video summary test (no revising required)

      - 7 February: vocabulary test 7

      - 14 March + 21 March: final exam (oral presentation)

      Marking Grids: see documents below.

    • My Project / A Drug - marking grid File PDF
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    • Breaking News - marking grid File PDF
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    • Cover letter - marking grid File PDF
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    • Video Summary - marking grid File PDF
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      Dear students, underneath you will find the 8 English level groups for the 2024-2025 school year, along with the names of the students who are in them, the names of your teachers, your time slot and room.



      FAMILY NAME NAME GROUP TEACHER TIME SLOT ROOM
      Benyamina Asmaa A Mr Danan 9:00 – 11:00 LC 311
      Bydlon Emeline A
      Deville--El Azrak Anir A
      Dobrosavljevic Julia A
      GODET Nathan A
      Hedada Alaa Eddine A
      Kalachyk Aryna A
      Kremer Marine A
      Miladinovic Marta A
      Nguyen Stéphanie A
      SI LARBI Nassim A
      SOUAFI Farah A
      Tillet Charlie A
      Uddin Shirine A
      Azede Melvin B Ms Weyrich 9:00 – 11:00 LC 307
      Baloche Célia B
      Bizot Martin B
      Fofana Aisha B
      Ghazraoui Lydia B
      Jaabiri Tafani B
      JUGE Emma B
      Kallouche sarah B
      Kettabi Yasmina B
      LAKHEL Sara Rym B
      Manceau laeticia B
      Mohamadou Kingui Nahida B
      Pesamosca Matteo B
      Rochefort Pauline B
      Beddar Aliya C Ms Fadel 9:00 – 11:00 LC313
      BELKAID Yasmina C
      Born Cloé C
      BOUCHIBA Bilel C
      BOURAHLI MERIEM C
      bourek syntia C
      BRIKAS Alexandre C
      Hadj Mimoune Khadidja C
      MERZOUG Thileli C
      Nait Amara Yanis C
      Rottmann Clara C
      SOGAN Axelle Kate Mègnissè C
      Tavares De brito cédric C
      El-Arbi Inès C



      ADIB Iness D Ms Navel 9:00 – 11:00 LC 305
      Banizette Léa D
      Bensiam Fifi D
      Chabou Mouna D
      Chen Liliane D
      GUIMARAES LEO D
      Imloul Farid D
      Mataam imene D
      NZIENGUI Marie Skeva D
      OKONGO Evrade D
      AABBI Nessrine E Ms Navel 11:15 – 13:15 LC 305
      BARIZ Lisa E
      Guglieri jade E
      Lopes Sampaio Amély E
      MESSAOUDI Salma E
      MOLL Maria E
      Moreira Cabral Brito Manuelisa E
      Qu Julie E
      SERINA Valentine E
      Thillainadesan Shalini E
      Akhter yacub F Ms Fadel 11:15 – 13:15 LC 313
      ASFOUR Amani F
      BEHIH Imen F
      BEN MOSBAH Samar F
      Demargne Cassandra F
      DJEBAILI Myriam F
      Jacquet Chloé F
      KWATE Eleann F
      MANGANE Audrey F
      RANDRIAMBOLOLONA Séraphine F
      GUILLAUTON Axelle F



      DJEBLI IMANE G Ms Weyrich 11:15 – 13:15 LC 307
      DJITTE Nogaye G
      Ferrat anais G
      GARRIDO SERRANO ANA KAREN G
      GUERAFI Lucie G
      HADJENE Manel G
      Harireche dhya G
      SAKA Amirath G
      Tchede Principe G
      IKEN Ilias G
      ANAS ZAKARIA IDRISS H Mr Danan 11:15 – 13:15 LC 311
      Benassou Widad H
      Colin Thomas H
      FALCAO FERNANDES DA SILVA Vanessa H
      Morin Delauriere romane H
      Ouaked Melissa H
      Özbey Lara H
      TCHEOU Marie Claire H
      TIZA Melissa H








  • Class documents

    Here you will find all the documents and videos that were used in class. If your teacher has added other documents, they will be in your group section.

  • Vocabulary lists

  • Group A - Mr Danan

  • Group B - Ms Weyrich - room LC 307

    Welcome to your English class!

    You can contact me at elodie.weyrich@universite-paris-saclay.fr

    Please always indicate your year and group in your email subject line(M1 group B).

    Have a great year!

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    • M1 group B sign up sheet ok(4) File ODT
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      Nov 15th - CLASS 8 – Vaccination p33-34

      1-presentations
      2-Warm-up: posters
      3-videos about Covid vaccine (vaccination, side-effects, conspiracy theories)
      4-Prepare a speech for middle school students : "why is vaccination still controversial today?"

      Homework
      - learn list 4 for vocab test
      -finish your speech and be ready to deliver it

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      Nov 8th - CLASS 7 – Administration and instructions 2

      1-vocab test 3
      2-Internal organs game
      3-Symptoms: I am / I have
      4-Patient-Pharmacist dialogues + translations
      5-Role play

      Homework
      - learn list 4

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      25 OCT - CLASS 6 – Administration and instructions

      1-4 presentations (Project / dream job)
      Students sign up for Breaking news presentations
      2-Activity 5.A. Discuss in pairs
      3-Activity 5.B. Which route is which?
      Homework
      - vocabulary revision list 3 for class 7 (vocab test 3)

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      Class 2 - 27 Sept - Writing a CV
      1- Quizlet live
      2- Your hook
      3- Activity 2.A. Discuss in pairs
      Activity 2.B. Expert tips for a killer CV
      Activity 2.C. Grammar for CV writing
      Activity 2.D. Writing a CV
      Homework
      - finish writing the CV you started working on and email it to me
      - learn list 1 vocabulary for  vocabulary test 1

  • Group C - Ms Fadel

    - 9 FEB: Do exercise on the conditional forms
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    • Lesson 1: September 20th : Presentation skills Folder
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      Lesson 2: Top Tips for C.V. writing:

      • We discussed some comic strips and looked at articles and tips on how to write a "killer" C.V.
      • We did some grammar exercises, then we wrote some sentences to put into our C.V.s
      • We started writing C.V.s for some top executives.

      HWK:

      • Learn vocab list 1 for your test next week.
      • Prepare your presentations.
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      • We discussed some quotes in groups.
      • We read an article on "writing a cover letter" and did the exercises that followed.
      • We also did some exercises that were aimed at helping us write a good cover letter.
      • HWK:
      • Learn your new vocab. list
      • Prepare your presentations.
      • Prepare for your cover letter test - lesson 5.
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      Lesson 6: Oct. 24th:

      Homework:

      - learn vocab list #3 for test next class


    • A, an & the Folder
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    • Articles in English: a, an, the URL
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    • Teams meeting- 21/11/24 - 9.00-11.00 URL
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  • Group D- Ms Navel

    Here is my email address if you need to contact me: bibiane.navel@universite-paris-saclay.fr
    Please always indicate your year and group when you write!

    Group D:

    • Teams online class 22/11 gp D URL
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    • M1 gp D S1 File PDF
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      Lesson 8 - 15th November:

      - presentations
      - act out the patient-pharmacist dialogues
      - Vaccination: discuss and watch the videos p35-36
      - giving a speech: p36 (in front of 1/2 of the class)

      Homework:

      Vocab test #4 next class

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      Lesson 7 - 8th Nov:

      - vocab test 3
      - p30: activity 5.D : game in teams : place internal organs on the drawing.
      - p31: 5.E: expressing symptoms (vocabulary)
      - p32: video (in groups of 3) - take notes and share with your group.
      - p33-34: expressions to give advice and guide the patient
      - p34: activity: dialogue to be prepared in pairs.

      Homework:

      - prepare the dialogue (see p34) in pairs
      - vocabulary #4: test on class 9

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      Lesson 6 - 25th Oct:

      - presentations
      - tests (vocab and letter) given back
      - p27: warm-up (discussion)
      - Administration routes: activities 5.1, 5.B and 5.C pp27 to 29 + class correction
      - Quizlet on list #3

      Homework:

      - learn vocab list #3 for test next class

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      Lesson 5 - 18th Oct:

      - presentations
      - vocab test #2
      - writing a cover letter (graded)
      - job interview video ("the most difficult job ever")

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      Lesson 4 - 11th Oct:

      - presentations
      - warm-up: 4.A - discuss in pairs + 4.B 2 truths and 1 lie p23
      - The STAR technique (answering interview questions) p23-24
      - p24 The elevator pitch (introducing yourself professionally)

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      Lesson 3 - 4th Oct:

      - vocab test #1
      - CV: vote for the best CV (end of last week's activity)
      - Cover letter: exercises p18 to 22 (discussion, reading, tips on how to write a good cover letter, exercises on language + write Nadja's or Susan's cover letter)

      Homework:

      18th Oct: vocab test (list#2) + cover letter test

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      Lesson 2:

      * Writing a CV: p10-15 : Warm-up (with cartoon), text, grammar, writing a CV for a senior pharmacy executive.

      * Class's top tips for a CV:

      - Do your research on the job and customize your CV
      - Quantify your achievements
      - Highlight keywords and skills
      - Make your CV comfortable to read and interesting
      - get feedback from friends & family
      - do not send the same CV to all employers
      - Select the important information: do not put put everything in your CV
      - organise the information
      - use the key words from the job description
      - structure your CV and use a good typography
      - vary the length, the text shouldn't be crammed
      - avoid presentation that is too fancy: it has to look professional

      Homework:

      - vocab test : list #1
      - correct your CV with what was done in class & send it to your teacher (email above)
      - finish writing Nadja's or Susan's CV

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      Lesson 1 - 20th Sept:

      - overview of the course curriculum
      - presentation sign-up
      - 3 videos to work on presentation techniques, class recap
      - how to make a catchy hook
      - signposting

      Homework:

      - Bring your CV in English
      - start learning signposting vocabulary

  • Group E - Ms Navel

    Welcome to your English class!

    You can contact me at bibiane.navel@universite-paris-saclay.fr

    Please always indicate your year and group in your email subject line (M1 group E).

    Have a great year!

    Your teacher,

    Ms Navel


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      Lesson 8 - 15th November:

      - presentations
      - act out the patient-pharmacist dialogues
      - Vaccination: discuss and watch the videos p35-36
      - giving a speech: p36 (in front of 1/2 of the class)

      Homework:

      Vocab test #4 next class

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      Lesson 7 - 8th Nov:

      - vocab test 3
      - p30: activity 5.D : game in teams : place internal organs on the drawing.
      - p31: 5.E: expressing symptoms (vocabulary)
      - p32: video (in groups of 3) - take notes and share with your group.
      - p33-34: expressions to give advice and guide the patient
      - p34: activity: dialogue to be prepared in pairs.

      Homework:

      - prepare the dialogue (see p34) in pairs
      - vocabulary #4: test on class 9

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      Lesson 6 - 25th Oct:

      - presentations
      - tests (vocab and letter) given back
      - p27: warm-up (discussion)
      - Administration routes: activities 5.1, 5.B and 5.C pp27 to 29 + class correction
      - Quizlet on list #3

      Homework:

      - learn vocab list #3 for test next class

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      Lesson 5 - 18th Oct:

      - presentations
      - vocab test #2
      - writing a cover letter (graded)
      - job interview video ("the most difficult job ever")

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      Lesson 4 - 11th Oct:

      - presentations
      - warm-up: 4.A - discuss in pairs + 4.B 2 truths and 1 lie p23
      - The STAR technique (answering interview questions) p23-24
      - p24 The elevator pitch (introducing yourself professionally)

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      Lesson 3 - 4th Oct:

      - vocab test #1
      - CV: vote for the best CV (end of last week's activity)
      - Cover letter: exercises p18 to 22 (discussion, reading, tips on how to write a good cover letter, exercises on language + write your own cover letter)

      Homework:

      18th Oct: vocab test (list#2) + cover letter test

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      Lesson 2 :

      * Writing a CV: p10-15 : Warm-up (with cartoon), text, grammar, writing a CV for a senior pharmacy executive.

      * Class's top tips for CVs:

      - write your CV according to the job
      - use key words from the description
      - avoid clichés => be specific
      - don't send the same résumé for all the jobs
      - detail your skills in your work experience
      - start with a brief summary at the top
      - make sure there is space between the text
      - use social media to find a job
      - use a simple and clean design
      - place the latest experience on top
      - it should be visually efficient

      Homework:

      - vocab test : list #1
      - correct your CV with what was done in class & send it to your teacher (email above)
      - finish writing Nadja's or Susan's CV

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      Lesson 1 - 20th Sept:

      - overview of the course curriculum
      - presentation sign-up
      - 3 videos to work on presentation techniques, class recap
      - how to make a catchy hook
      - signposting

      Homework:

      - Bring your CV in English
      - start learning signposting vocabulary

  • Group F - Ms Fadel

    Here is my email address if you need to contact me: bibiane.navel@universite-paris-saclay.fr
    Please always indicate your year and group when you write!
    • Lesson 1: September 20th : Presentation skills (copie) Folder
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      Lesson 2: Top Tips for C.V. writing:

      • We discussed some comic strips and looked at articles and tips on how to write a "killer" C.V.
      • We did some grammar exercises, then we wrote some sentences to put into our C.V.s
      • We started writing C.V.s for some top executives.

      HWK:

      • Learn vocab list 1 for your test next week.
      • Prepare your presentations.
    • Lesson 1: September 20th : Presentation skills (copie) Folder
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      Lesson 6: Oct. 24th:

      Homework:

      - learn vocab list #3 for test next class


    • A, an & the (copie) Folder
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    • Articles in English: a, an, the (copie) URL
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    • Teams meeting at 11.00 URL
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  • Group G - Ms Weyrich

    Welcome to your English class!

    You can contact me at elodie.weyrich@universite-paris-saclay.fr

    Please always indicate your year and group in your email subject line (M1 group G).

    Have a great year!


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      Nov 15th - CLASS 8 – Vaccination p33-34

      1-presentations
      2-Warm-up: posters
      3-videos about Covid vaccine (vaccination, side-effects, conspiracy theories)
      4-Prepare a speech for middle school students : "why is vaccination still controversial today?"

      Homework
      - learn list 4 for vocab test
      -finish your speech and be ready to deliver it

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      Nov 8th - CLASS 7 – Administration and instructions 2

      1-vocab test 3
      2-Internal organs game
      3-Symptoms: I am / I have
      4-Patient-Pharmacist dialogues
      5-Role play

      Homework
      - learn list 4

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      25 OCT - CLASS 6 – Administration and instructions

      1-4 presentations (Project / dream job)
      Students sign up for Breaking news presentations
      2-Activity 5.A. Discuss in pairs
      3-Activity 5.B. Which route is which?
      Homework
      - vocabulary revision list 3 for class 7 (vocab test 3)

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      Class 2 - 27 Sept - Writing a CV
      1- Quizlet live
      2- Your hook
      3- Activity 2.A. Discuss in pairs
      Activity 2.B. Expert tips for a killer CV
      Activity 2.C. Grammar for CV writing
      Activity 2.D. Writing a CV
      Homework
      - finish writing your CV in English, taking into account what we worked on in class, and email it to me
      - learn list 1 vocabulary for  vocabulary test 1

  • Group H - Mr Danan


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      CLASS 3 - cover letter writing tips:

      a) preliminary research on role and company

      • learn about the company (what they do, competitors, customers...)

      • the company's culture

      b) format and language,

      • polite language, concise, ideally one side long

      • use keywords from the job offer

      • grammar and punctuation should be perfect

      c) content,

      • skills, experiences

      • why you are suited to the job

      • pick the experiences that correspond to the job offer, explain how they correspond

      d) signing-off.

      • State your interest in the position and tell the employer you are a good fit.

      • Thank the reader for their attention

      • state your availability for an interview


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    • 6 dec summary in class File PDF
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    • Topic 13