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Vorwort
Das neue, überarbeitete Technical Expert orientiert sich am Europäischen Referenzrahmen
und trainiert die vier zentralen Kompetenzen, die in der globalisierten Berufswelt, vor
allem im technischen Bereich, unabdingbar geworden sind: Rezeption, Mediation,
Produktion und Interaktion. Technical Expert setzt als Eingangsniveau B1 voraus, und
arbeitet auf B2 hin. Ziel ist der erfolgreiche Abschluss der Fachhochschulreife.
1. Das neue technical EXPERT
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Prüfungsvorbereitung und Vokabelliste, sowie einer DVD-ROM mit Audio- und VideoDateien
4. Lernhilfen und Symbole
In this unit I’ll learn …
Zielformulierungen der
Unit
P, M, I, RProduktion, Mediation, Interaktion oder
Rezeption
SKILLS-Box
Lern- und Arbeitstechniken
Video Loungerealistische Videos
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Audioverweis
Remember! Merkzettel zu typischen Fehlern
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Videoverweis
Grammar
summary
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Partner- und Gruppenaufgaben
Differenzierung nach unten
Differenzierung nach oben
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Inhalt
Toolbox
1 Job perspectives
> introducing myself
> working in a different
country
> Europe and the EU
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> simple present
> present continuous
> future plans
> simple past
1 The European Union
2 Living and working abroad
VIDEO How does one become an
event manager?
20
2 Job applications
> writing a letter of application
> writing a CV
> job advertisements
> layout of a formal letter
> giving information about yourself
> graduations and
qualifications
1 Letter of application
2 Job opportunities
VIDEO Applying for a job
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3 Basic situations at work
> greeting a visitor
> describing companies
> famous companies
Technical topics
Theme
> relative clauses
1 Famous companies
2 Talking about the history of a
company
VIDEO Greeting visitors and guests
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4 Entering the workforce
> writing emails
> making phone calls
> giving an outline of one’s
educational background
> telephoning and email phrases
1 Apprenticeship versus on-the-job
training
2 Apprenticeship in the USA
3 Cooperative State University
VIDEO Ordering goods
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5 Working with tools and materials
> basic tools, power tools
and machine tools in
mechanical engineering
> different materials and
their properties
> material testing
> future: present continuous
> future continuous
> simple present
> Uhrzeiten, Zeitangaben
1 Joining and assembly
2 Welding, soldering and brazing
3 Ceramics and other materials
4 Material testing – The tensile
test
Video How to build rubbish trucks
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Theme
Toolbox
Technical topics
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6 Working with computers and networks
> hardware devices
> types of software
> networks and the internet
> discussing and solving
problems
1 BIOS and operating systems
2 The internet
VIDEO Technical support
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7 Industry, production and after-sales service
> expansion of the service
sector
> writing a report
Inhalt
> tenses
> more/less/fewer/most
> rise/fall/increase/
decrease
1 Changes through programmable
logic controllers
2 CAD/CAM and CNC
3 Changes through automation
VIDEO Robots in the hospital
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8 Working with electricity
> basics of electricity
> measuring tools
> electric circuits and symbols
> production and distribution of
electricity
> passive voice
> phrases
1 Generation of electricity
2 Distributing electricity
VIDEO High voltage work
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9 Measuring, maintenance and troubleshooting
> maintaining machine
tools
> troubleshooting – finding
and solving operative
machine problems
> understanding manuals
and warranties
> measuring and gauging
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> reported speech
Measuring and gauging tools
VIDEO Pipe inspection
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Inhalt
Toolbox
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10 Dealing with quality problems
> understanding technical features > phrases: making and
> dealing with quality problems and dealing with complaints
customer complaints
1 Galvanized steel inspection
2 Paint defects
VIDEO Dealing with complaints
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11 Marketing and the media > describing products and
services
> consumer protection
> creating a landing page
> writing a protest letter
> adjectives
> adverbs
1 Online performance marketing
2 Consumer protection
VIDEO Sensory manipulation – the
wonderful world of smell
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12 Presenting technical products and services
> describing technical products
> making a presentation
> phrases: presenting new
products
> presentation skills
1 A new paint robot
2 Powder coatings
VIDEO How to recycle a car
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13 Challenges of globalisation
> globalisation
> producing a radio
programme
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Technical topics
Theme
> asking and giving
information
1 Sweatshops
2 eWork
VIDEO Rotterdam – Significant hub
of the world’s economy
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Theme
Toolbox
Inhalt
Technical topics
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14 Safety at the workplace
> safety regulations in a workshop
> safety signs
> safety equipment
> talking about safety
1 Danger of accidents at the
workplace
2 Working safely with electrical
systems
3 Air pollution control
VIDEO Pipelines
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15 Polymers and plastics
> current plastic materials
> features and manufacturing of
synthetic materials
> creating a flow chart
> passive infinitive
> units and measurements
1 Density matters
2 Bottle production
VIDEO How to make felt-tip pens
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16 Technology and the environment
> alternative forms of energy
> interpreting graphs
1 Solar power
> discussing graphs and
2 FFVs and E85
charts
> stating facts and expressing 3 Rare earths
opinions
VIDEO The electricity of tomorrow
Appendix
Grammar summary
Irregular verbs
Partner files
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Unit vocabulary
Alphabetical vocabulary
Sources
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1
In this unit I‘ll learn …
Job perspectives
to introduce myself, talk about my
course and say what job I want to have,
to read, listen and talk about working in
a different country,
about Europe and the EU.
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Job perspectives
A | Young experts talking
Erik Fischer
Hanover
Erik Fischer, 21, is from Hanover. He’s an engineering
draughtsman in the design department of a company called Prezisa. It makes laboratory
instruments. At the moment, though, Erik isn’t
working in Hanover. Prezisa has a London sales office
and he’s spending six months there. Here’s Erik
writing about his stay in London on his internet blog …
1
Could this be YOU one day?
R
A 1.1
Six months in London
The guys from my office. Left to right: Amy, Cemal,
Frank, me, Jenna (the boss!) and Max.
5
10
Our products: Objective lenses for microscopes
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Going to work London style: the ‘Tube’
Here’s my second post from London – in English this time!
Well, I’ve been here for four months now and everything
is still great. The guys in the London office are just so friendly.
In my department – the sales department – we all use first
names. Even the department boss is ‘Jenna’. It’s very different
from Germany where everyone is ‘Herr’ and ‘Frau’.
The work is very interesting. I’m speaking to customers on the
phone and writing letters and emails. All in English, of course.
I used English in Germany, but now I’m using it all day, every
day, I feel a lot more confident.
London is just a great place to be. The city is so multicultural.
I travel to work every day on the underground – the ‘Tube’.
I can’t believe how many different nationalities (and languages)
I see and hear. And then there are all those famous buildings
that I see every day. Sometimes I say to myself: ‘Hey, Erik! Look,
there are the Houses of Parliament. You’re in London, man!’
I’m learning so much here. Living and working in England – or
any other country – is a fantastic experience. I’d say this: if you
have the chance one day, JUST DO IT!
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Job perspectives 1
Check that you have understood.
R 1.Where does Erik normally live and work and what does he do?
2. When did Erik arrive in London?
3. What difference between German and English offices does Erik talk about?
4. What does he say about his English now?
5. What does Erik like about London?
6.Do you think Erik sometimes finds it hard to believe he’s really in London? Explain.
7. What advice does Erik have for people like you?
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P
H
Are you a Europe expert? Try the quiz together with a partner!
1. Match the countries and the numbers 1 – 9 on the map.
Travelling and working in Europe is now easier for all of us because of the EU. But what do you know
about Europe and the EU?
Europe and the EU
Romania
Austria
2
1
Belgium
SWEDEN
Lithuania
5
UK
4
Portugal
3
POLAND
GERMANY
CZECH REP.
Slovenia
LUXEMBOURG
FRANCE
Norway
The Netherlands
LATVIA
DENMARK
IRELAND
Finland
ESTONIA
SWITZERLAND
8
SPAIN
SLOVAKIA
6
ITALY
9
HUNGARY
CROATIA
7
BULGARIA
GREECE
2. Can you name three countries shown on the map which MALTA
are not in the EU?
3. The modern EU began in 1993, but the first community of European countries, the European Coal and
Steel Community (ECSC), was established in 1951 by the Treaty of Paris. Six countries
belonged to it. Germany was one. Can you guess the other five?
4. What is the ‘Eurozone’? Can you name two countries on the map which are not in it?
5. DE (Germany), FR (France), GB (Great Britain) and IT (Italy) are ‘country codes’. Can you give ten more country codes for European countries?
4
I
TURKEY
CYPRUS
Tell the class.
Do you know about a European country other than Germany? Did you live there? Did you go on holiday there? Do friends or people in your family live there?
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Grammar summary A1, A2, A4
Job perspectives
B | Language toolbox
I’m a student at a vocational college in Krefeld.
Introducing yourself
1
I’m a student at a vocational college.
In England (und den USA) sind berufliche Schulen
(vocational) colleges und Schülerinnen / Schüler sind
students. School benutzt man nur für Grund- und
weiterführende Schulen (primary und secondary
schools).
Nicht vergessen:
to go to school / college, to be a student at a college.
2
I was born in …
das simple past
Für Ereignisse, die in der Vergangenheit passierten,
verwendet man das simple past.
3
I live in Germany. I’m doing a two-year
course at a vocational college.
Das simple present wird für Handlungen verwendet,
die auf Dauer gültig sind.
Das present continuous benutzt man für vorüber­
gehende Handlungen, die (1) gerade im Moment des
Sprechens ablaufen oder (2) etwas länger andauern,
aber immer noch zeitlich begrenzt sind.
Einige Verben werden fast immer im simple present
benutzt. Dazu gehören to be, to have (besitzen),
to like (mögen), to think (der Meinung sein) und
to want (wollen).
4
After my course is completed, I want to be an
automotive mechatronics technician.
Man kann Zukunftspläne folgendermaßen aus­
drücken – es folgt jeweils der Infinitiv mit to:
I want (ich will)
I’d like (ich möchte)
I plan (ich plane)
I hope (ich hoffe)
I’m going (ich habe vor)
I was born in 1991. I went to a secondary school in Duisburg.
das simple present
I live in/come from Germany.
My brother works in R&D.
I have a brother and two sisters.
I like electronic music and football.
What do you think? – I think it’s really
interesting to travel and meet new people.
das present continuous
I’m reading this page at the moment.
I’m doing a two-year course at college.
My friend is working in the States for six months.
über Zukunftspläne reden
When I finish my course I hope to do an
apprenticeship with a company in my
town. One day I’d like to be an
automotive mechatronics technician. I’d perhaps like to do a work placement
abroad, too.
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Job perspectives 1
Give the correct forms of the verbs.
P
1. Hi. My name … (be) Anne.
2. I … (live) in Wiesbaden in Germany.
3. I … (be) born in 1997.
4. I … (be) a student at a vocational college.
5. I … (do) a two-year, full-time course.
6. When I finish the course, I hope … (get) an apprenticeship with a company in my town.
7. Before I started my course at college, I … (go) to a ‘Realschule’ in Wiesbaden.
8. I … (leave) school in June this year.
9. I … (have) two brothers, Lars and Roland.
10.Lars … (work) in a shop.
11. Roland … (spend) three months in Australia at the moment. Lucky Roland!
12.Right now, I … (sit) in a classroom at college. We … (learn) English. I … (like) English a lot. I … (think) it’s my favourite subject.
6
What are the prepositions? Complete the sentences with words from the boxes.
P
1.
2.
3.
4.
7
P
I’m a student … a vocational college … Germany.
I was born … Bonn and I’m German, but my family comes … Poland.
I went … school in Bonn.
What are you doing … the moment? – I’m doing this exercise.
at
in
from
to
Can you make questions? The statements below are the answers.
Finish the questions.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
My name’s Jan.
What … ?
I’m 17.
How old … ?
I come from Bremen in northern Germany.
Where … ?
I like cycling and listening to music.
What … in your free time?
I’m a student at a vocational college in Bremen.
Where … a student?
I’m doing a one-year course.
What course … ?
I went to secondary school in Hamburg.
Where … to school?
I left school last year.
When … ?
When I finish my course I want to travel around the world, maybe as a mechanic on board a ship for a few months.
What … ?
10.I’d like to be a construction mechanic at a shipyard.
What … to be one day?
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Job perspectives
There are lots of occasions when we need to
introduce ourselves. For you, the next time will
be in three weeks. You’ll attend a three-day
seminar for vocational students from around
Europe. The seminar will be in Brighton on the
south coast of England. On the first day, you’ll
work in groups, and you’ll have to introduce
yourself to the others …
C | Classroom workshop
1
Meeting a new group of people
P
œ
·· Make notes about yourself. Use the headings on the right.
·· Use the notes to prepare a one-minute talk about yourself.
·· Form groups of three or four students.
·· Give your talk to the group.
OK, I’ll start. My name’s …
Right, my turn. I’m …
Name:
Date of birth:
Place of birth:
Secondary school:
Vocational college:
Course:
Future plans:
Hobbies and interests:
I want to be a/an …
industrial mechanic
plant mechanic
tools mechanic
machine and plant operator
milling machine operator
construction mechanic
automotive mechatronics technician
engineering draughtsman (BE) / engineering draftsman (AE)
mechanic in plastics and rubber processing
IT specialist
electronics technician
electronics technician for industrial engineering
electronics technician for devices and systems
Industriemechaniker/in
Anlagenmechaniker/in
Werkzeugmechaniker/in
Maschinen- und Anlagenführer/in
Zerspanungsmechaniker/in
Konstruktionsmechaniker/in
Kraftfahrzeugmechatroniker/in
Produktdesigner/in,
technische/r Zeichner/in
Verfahrensmechaniker/in für Kunststoff- und Kautschuktechnik
Fachinformatiker/in
Elektroniker/in
Elektroniker/in für Betriebstechnik
Elektroniker/in für Geräte und Systeme
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1
Finding out more about people
I/P
œ
Job perspectives ·· F orm new groups of three or four.
·· Ask questions to find out more about the people in
your group. There are some ideas below.
·· Now work with one person in your group. Make
notes and then introduce the person to the class.
After meeting people you often want
to find out more about them. You’re
still at the seminar in Brighton, but
now you all have some free time and
you’re chatting …
I’d like to introduce … (S)he …
future plans?
languages?
sport?
interests?
born where? when?
3
secondary school?
favourite subjects at school?
favourite music?
Write your student profile.
P
Name: Christian Weigel
Age: 16 years 11 months
You can introduce yourself
in writing, too, of course.
As new students at your
college, why not make
student profiles? You
can write them as Word
documents, or post them on
a website.
Place of birth: Essen, Germany
Course: 2-year full-time
Career plans:I would like to be an industrial
mechanic with a local company.
Interests:I like handball, hockey and going
out with my friends.
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Job perspectives
D | EU topics
Topic 1: The European Union
1
Read this British magazine article.
R
A 1.2
With the European Union now 50+ years old, journalist Karen Markovic explains why she is a big fan.
My top 10 reasons to love the EU
5
10
15
OK, there are times when we all hate the European Union. It can be bureaucratic.
It can produce some stupid policies. And perhaps deep down we all worry that
politicians in Brussels can make decisions about our lives in the UK, Germany,
Slovenia or wherever. But for me, the good things about the EU far outweigh
the bad. Here’s my list of the top ten reasons why we should all be glad it exists.
1. No more wars
England, France and Germany still fight about
EU policies, but the idea of a war in Europe is
now unthinkable. It’s easy to forget that this
wasn’t true before the EU was formed. Europe
was at war constantly for hundreds of years.
2. Democracy in 28 countries
Spain, Portugal, Greece and the EU’s eleven
ex-com­
munist countries are all now
democracies. None of them was really free
50 years ago.
40
45
50
20
25
30
35
3. A better life in poorer countries
Countries like Ireland and Portugal that were
once very poor now have a much better
standard of living. In fact, because of the EU,
the average Irish person is now better off than
the average British person.
4. The world’s largest trading market
There are 500 million people in the EU, 300
million in the USA. The EU is the world’s
biggest trading bloc. European consumers
can buy goods from any European country
without paying import taxes. That has brought
prices down and improved quality. And for
the past several years the European economy
has been stronger than the USA’s.
5. Working and studying in Europe
People from all European countries have the
right to work and to study in other European
countries. There are a number of programmes
to help young people today to be mobile, and
they have better chances than ever before to
be true ‘Europeans’.
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6. A better quality
of life
EU laws about everything from longer paid
holidays for workers to better food labelling
mean that everyday life in Europe is better
than ever before.
7. Helping the planet
The EU is the world leader in helping the
environment with cuts in CO² emissions. The
EU’s strong position on the environment is
forcing other countries around the world to
follow.
8. Meeting other people
It’s easy to travel around Europe, and more
and more people do so. We meet people from
different countries, eat their food, and
generally understand them a lot better. We
also learn what other cultures consider to be
polite. And we’re learning more languages.
Over 50% of Europeans now say that they can
speak a second European language.
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9. One currency (mostly)
You can now travel through 18 countries and
use one currency (Britain, of course, is not
one of them!). The euro is now the only real
alternative to the dollar in global business.
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10. A strong voice in the world
My most important reason to be in favour of
the EU is this last one: the countries of Europe
have together a strong voice in the world.
Beside the USA, China and Russia, our
opinions matter, and we’re strong enough to
make sure that people listen to us.
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Job perspectives 1
True or false? Correct the false statements.
R/P
1. The writer thinks that the EU is 100% positive.
2. There are no more wars now in Europe because of the EU.
3. Eleven countries in the EU are communist.
4.People in the EU’s poorer countries have more money now
than before.
5. The EU is a bigger market than the USA.
6. It’s harder to travel or study in Europe now.
7.The EU’s laws about paid holidays are a good thing.
8.Other countries think more about the environment than
Europe.
9.More than half the people in Europe speak their own
language plus a second European language.
10.People in global business use the dollar and the euro as the
two main currencies.
11.The countries in the EU would be stronger if they were not in
the EU.
3
R/P
4
I/P
œ
economy, trade, money
Copy the chart on the
right and collect the
main ideas of the article
(use notes).
Then write a short
summary of what
Ms Markovic says.
SKILLS – Reading a text
• Look at the whole text (headlines,
pictures etc.) first. Try to get a very
general idea of its theme.
• Read twice. Texts always look hard
at first but they’re easier when
you read them again.
• Try to understand the text
globally. Don’t look up words
straight away in a dictionary!
Work out/guess words you don’t
know from the context.
• If there are still words you’re not
clear about at the end, then use
your dictionary.
everyday life
young people
being important
in the world
– b etter standard
of living
– b iggest trading
bloc
–…
Here are some statistics about the EU. Talk about them in a group. Then
give a report to the class about your ideas. Do you agree or disagree now
with the ideas in the magazine article?
the
% of Europeans think
Between 60% and 80
e
lik
s about ‘big’ things
EU should make law
ment.
ergy and the environ
fighting terrorism, en
health
to decide about the
But only 30% want it
.
s in their country
or education system
Percentages of people in some EU countries who say
that the European Union has a ‘positive’ image
67
65
60 59
58
55 53
50%
49 48 48
44 43
42
39
34
Austria
UK
Finland
Hungary
Sweden
The Netherlands
Germany
Greece
EU
France/Italy
Luxembourg
Portugal
Poland
Spain
Slovakia
Ireland
Romania
29 28
About 5
0% of
Europea
ns trust
the
EU and
its
parliam
ent;
34% tru
st the
parliam
ent in th
eir
own cou
ntry.
Around 60% of people in
the EU think that we can
talk about a ‘European’
person; 40% think we are
all just ‘western’.
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Topic 2: Living and working abroad
So what’s it like – living and working
abroad? While he was working in
London, Erik Fischer met Ceren Göktürk.
She’s an apprentice in Germany but she
did a work placement in London. When
the two came back to Germany, they
made a podcast together about their
experiences there.
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R
A 1.3
Listen to Erik and Ceren’s podcast now. What’s
right? Note down a, b or c.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Ceren was in London for
a) 2 months. b) 3 months. c) 6 months.
For Ceren, speaking English started getting better
a) in the first week. b) in the third week. c) at the end of her stay.
Two things helped Erik with his English. One was his
flatmates. The other was
a) watching TV. b) going to the cinema.
c) reading newspapers.
Ceren says you have to be careful in England when you cross the road because
a) people drive on the right.
b) people drive very fast.
c) traffic comes from the right.
The words that British people use all the time are ‘please’,
‘thank you’ and
a) ‘hello’. b) ‘sorry’. c) ‘pardon?’
Erik’s and Ceren’s two favourite foods were
a) fish and chips and curry.
b) fish and chips and roast beef.
c) roast beef and curry.
While living in England, Ceren visited
a) Ireland. b) Scotland. c) Wales.
Ceren thinks that trains in England
a) aren’t as good as trains in Germany.
b) are about the same as trains in Germany.
c) are better than trains in Germany.
Ceren and Erik hope that after listening to their podcast
people will want to
a) email them. b) make a podcast, too.
c) go to England one day, too.
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What do YOU think?
P
/
People often say that it’s a good idea to visit other
countries. But what do you think? Write a short text
about your ideas. Think about these questions:
• What do you learn about the language?
• What do you learn about the country and its people?
• What do you learn about yourself from the experience?
Give reasons and examples:
I think / I don’t think that because …
My reason for saying that is … / For example, …
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I/P
A ‘typical’ German?
A ’typical’ Scotsman?
ACTIVITY Carry out a survey in class.
What does your class think about the EU? Carry out a survey. First think of four or five clear questions (‘Does the EU have a positive image for you?’ ‘Do you agree that people can really travel and work easily in all EU countries?’ … ? ). At the end collect the answers on the board and present them to the others.
In the survey, we found that …% of people in the class thought that …
Our survey showed that most people / a lot of people / not many
people / no-one / everyone / about half the people agreed that …
4
P
GO ONLINE! There are programmes in Germany which help people with
study visits and work placements abroad. One is the Erasmus+ programme.
Go online and find out more about these programmes.
Make some notes and give a short report to the class.
Video lounge How does one become an event manager?
V1
1
Before watching
What do you think the job of an event manager involves?
2
While watching
1. What experience does Nina bring to the job?
2. What did Heike study at university?
3. What kinds of events are mentioned?
4. What three things should young people know about if they
want to become event managers?
3
After watching
Do you think that the salaries for people in the field of event
management are reasonable? Compare them with salaries in a different field you know about.
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E | Be an English expert!
1
Before / after / while
+ verb + -ing Before, after and while doing
P
Look at the examples, then rewrite sentences 1 – 6 below with
before, after or while +(verb + -ing .
1.Before I started my course at college, I was at a secondary
school. Before …
2.After I finish my course, I’d like to find a work placement for half
a year.
3. I usually listen to music while I do my homework.
4.In our lesson yesterday we had to make notes while we listened
to a text.
5. I have to learn lots of vocabulary before I do a test.
6. We often have to answer questions after we read a text.
2
·· B
efore I went to England,
I had never eaten curry.
Before going to England, I …
·· After he worked in England,
Erik made a podcast.
After working in England,
Erik …
·· While he lived in England,
Erik visited lots of interesting
places.
While living in England, Erik …
EXpert or exPERT?
P
It’s important to stress the correct syllable in words. Sometimes the
stress is different in English and German. Copy the table below and
use your dictionary to put the words in the correct columns. Then
practise the words.
assistant · college · democracy · economy · Europe · expert · global · musician · negative · percentage · positive · problem · programme · republic · seminar · student
college
3
R/P
negative
assistant
PEPPERED WITH MISTAKES!
Each sentence has one mistake. Look at the Remember! box and rewrite the sentences correctly.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
I was born 1993 in Cologne.
I like hearing music while doing my homework.
My sister is teacher.
People often say that british food is terrible.
I usually see TV in the evenings.
REMEMBER!
·· Use a/an before jobs:
·· I want to be a software developer one day.
·· You watch TV and you listen to music.
·· Use in before years: The first European community was established
in 1951.
·· English (German etc.) have a capital letter.
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Introducing yourself
Europe and the EU
1. Give the right tense of the verb: simple past,
­simple present or present continuous.
1. I … (live) in Oberhausen in Germany.
2. I … (go) to a Realschule in the town. I … (leave) school in the summer this year. I … (start) my college course three weeks ago.
3. I … (do) a two-year course at college. After the course I … (want) to become a plant mechanic.
4. Right now I … (do) this test to check what I’ve learned in the unit.
5. What are these European countries in English?
1. Belgien
2. Ungarn
3. Norwegen
4. Litauen
5. die Niederlande
2. Make questions so that these are the answers.
I live in Germany.
Where do you live?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
I was born in 1992.
I went to school in Dusseldorf.
I started there in 2001.
I like playing hockey in my free time.
Well, right now I’m doing this test.
3. What’s the English for … ?
1. Konstruktionsmechaniker
2. Fachinformatiker
1
6. Which one of the countries in question 5 is
not in the EU?
7. What … ?
1. is the currency in most EU countries?
2. do we call the parts of Europe where people
use this currency?
Be an English expert
8. Correct the mistakes in these sentences.
1. One day, I’d like to be industrial mechanic.
2. I left my secondary school 2009.
9. Rewrite these sentences with before, while or
after + verb + ing.
1. I finished my lessons yesterday then I went
home.
2. While he lived in London, Erik often went to the
cinema.
Working in a different country
Word, words, words!
4. What are the English words?
1. People often work abroad for a short time
when they do a … (Praktikum)
2. Last year I … (verbrachte) two months in
the north of England.
3. The people who live with you in a flat are
your … (Mitbewohner/innen)
4. After living in England, Ceren’s …
(Lieblings­essen) was curry.
5. One important reason for going abroad is to learn what people think is … (höflich).
10. Test your vocabulary from the unit.
1. Which is the odd-one-out?
a) office – Tube – coach – train
b) Germany – Poland – Spain – Irish
c) student – job – manager – apprentice
d) fantastic – terrible – interesting – great
e) podcast – email – website – post
2. This is something important in a company,
but what is the word?
MATTERPEND
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In this unit I‘ll learn …
to understand job advertisements,
to write a letter of application,
to write my CV,
how to handle a job interview.
Job applications
A | Young experts talking
Ó pp23s5
Thorsten and Felipe
Cologne
Thorsten Speck will have some free time between
the end of his course at a technical vocational
college and the beginning of his studies at a
university of applied sciences. He wants to use
this time to acquire some practical experience and
he’s discussing how to go about it with a fellow
student, Felipe, who is from Spain.
1
R
H
Listen to the following dialogue. Then read the dialogue in pairs.
What is the subject of the conversation?
A 1.4
Felipe:What are you planning to do when this course is finished? I’ll try to find a job
here, as there’s not much being offered at home lately.
Thorsten:Well, I found an advertisement for a 12-week work placement in England. It’s
an international company that deals in IT solutions for heat pump technology.
I don’t know anything about heat pumps, but I am good IT. The company even
offers help with finding accommodation for the length of the placement. They
have an office in Crawley, which is not far from Gatwick.
Felipe:That sounds promising! And your English is better than mine, so I guess you’ll
have no trouble fitting in there. What do you need to do now?
Thorsten:I have to write a letter of application and include my CV. It’s an unpaid
placement, but I wouldn’t earn anything anyway if I spent the three months
here at home.
Felipe:It will help that you already worked for a company before taking this course.
Maybe they can give you a letter of recommendation.
Thorsten:Good idea! I’m sure they will, and it might help to get the placement.
Felipe:
Good luck!
2
Answer the following questions.
R
1.What is the business of the company Thorsten wants to apply to and where is it
located?
2. How long are the placements offered and are they paid?
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I’d like to apply.
R
Mr Jonathan Barrett
Crawley Technology Ltd
Langley Green
Crawley RH10 1UZ
West Sussex
England
Steinerstr. 18
51107 Köln
Germany
23 September 20 __
Dear Mr Barrett
A quick search on the
internet tells Thorsten
that Crawley is a town
of over 100,000 people
of all nationalities, with
manufacturing, service
industries, many shops
and lots of green spaces.
It dates back to the Stone
Age. He writes a letter of
application.
Application for a work placement with Crawley Technology
5
10
15
20
I have read the website praktikumsbörse.de and would like to apply for a
three-month placement in the IT sector. I am currently doing a one-year course
at a technical vocational college. After finishing this course in June next
year I will obtain the Entrance Certificate for Universities of Applied Sciences.
I would be available for the placement from July 1 until September 30.
As you will see from my CV, I have previous work experience as an IT
specialist; I did a three-year apprenticeship at a local IT company before
I entered the course at the technical vocational college, so I have advanced
computer skills in systems integration and application development.
I also have a good knowledge of English, both written and spoken.
The company I worked for during the past three years has international
customers, so I was exposed to the language fairly often.
I would very much welcome the opportunity to work for an international
company in the UK. I believe that I would be an enthusiastic and hardworking employee. My objectives are not only to learn the language better
but also to gather experience in communicating with colleagues and
customers in a new environment. The placement will also serve as a good
preparation for my studies at a University of Applied Sciences, where
English will be absolutely necessary, since much of the scientific literature
will be in English.
My previous employers found me reliable and keen to learn. I have a wide
range of interests including sports (I am a football referee) and digital
photography.
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I hope that you will consider my application
and look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely
Thorsten Speck
30
4
Thorsten Speck
Encl.: CV
Check the letter.
R
1.
2.
3.
4.
Which placement is Thorsten interested in?
When could he start?
What kind of work experience does Thorsten have?
Why does he think he would be a good applicant? Explain your answer.
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B | Communication toolbox
1
The layout of a formal letter
1
2
3
Dear …
4
5
6
Yours sincerely
1.Your address: in English letters you don’t
write your name!
2.‘Inside’ address: the company that you are
writing to.
3.Date: for British letters you write the date
as e. g. 23 March 20__.
4.Salutation: all letters begin with Dear … ;
there is no comma after the name.
5.Subject line: this goes after the salutation!
6.Text (or ‘body’ ) of the letter: this always
begins with a capital letter!
7.Close: Yours sincerely. After this comes
your signature and your name.
8.Encl. (Enclosures): documents etc. that you
are sending with the letter.
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Mein Name
Mein Name
Encl.: …
2
8
Graduations and qualifications
Hauptschule
general secondary school
Realschule
intermediate secondary school
Gymnasium
upper secondary school (comparable to A-levels)
Berufsschule (Duales System)
part-time vocational school, apprenticeship
Fachschule für technische Berufe
technical college (UK), technical school (US)
Fachhochschule
University of applied sciences
Fachhochschulreife
advanced technical certificate / diploma
Fortbildungskurse
advanced training seminars
Preisträger/in
prize winner, best candidate
Auslandspraktikum
internship abroad
Empfehlungsschreiben
letter of recommendation
Ausbildereignungsprüfung
certified apprentice trainer, apprentice instructor certification,
apprentice teacher license
Kammersieger
German (federal) states competition, Chamber of Skilled Crafts Award
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A letter of application
Say where you saw the advertisement
I would like to apply for the job / work placement
which you advertised in the … of … / on the …
website.
Ich möchte mich auf die in der … vom … / auf der
… Website ausgeschriebene Stelle / Praktikums­stelle
bewerben.
I saw your advertisement for a … (job / work
placement) on the … website / in the current
edition of … / in the … (technical journal /
magazine) of … / on the notice board of my
school.
Ich habe Ihre Anzeige für … (Stelle/Praktikum) auf
der … Webseite / in der … (technische Zeitschrift /
Magazin) vom … / am schwarzen Brett meiner
Schule gesehen.
I am writing in reply to your advertisement of …
in the … / on the … website for a … ( job / work
placement).
Ich schreibe als Antwort auf Ihre Anzeige
vom … in der … / auf der … Website für eine
Stelle / Praktikumsstelle.
Introduce yourself
I am currently doing a one-year / two-year course
at a vocational college in … (town).
Ich absolviere zurzeit eine ein- / zweijährige
Ausbildung an einer berufsbildenden Schule in …
After finishing my course / At the end of the course
I will obtain my … qualification.
Nachdem ich meine Ausbildung beendet habe / Mit Abschluss meiner Ausbildung werde ich die
Fachhochschulreife / den Meister erwerben.
Give information about yourself and why you are a good applicant
As you will see from my CV …
Wie aus meinem Lebenslauf zu ersehen ist, …
I have a good knowledge of English / computer
skills.
Ich verfüge über gute Englisch- / Computerkenntnisse.
I am motivated / reliable / hard-working / keen to
learn / friendly / open / a good communicator.
Ich bin motiviert / zuverlässig / sehr
fleißig / lernwillig / freundlich / aufgeschlossen / ein kommunikativer Mensch.
I have previous work experience as …
Ich verfüge bereits über Berufserfahrung als …
Last year I was the prize winner at the final
examinations for painters and decorators set by
the Chambers of Skilled Crafts.
Letztes Jahr schloss ich die Abschlussprüfung für
Maler und Lackierer der Handwerkskammer mit
Auszeichnung ab.
I have a wide range of interests including …
In meiner Freizeit interessiere ich mich u. a. für …
Say why you are applying and why the company should consider you
I would very much welcome the opportunity
to work in …
Über die Möglichkeit, in … zu arbeiten, würde ich
mich sehr freuen.
I believe that I would be a valuable / enthusiastic
employee.
Ich bin überzeugt, dass ich ein(e) einsatz­
bereite(r) / engagierte(r) Mitarbeiter(in) wäre.
Finish the letter
I hope that you will consider my application.
Ich hoffe, dass Sie meine Bewerbung in Betracht
ziehen.
I hope that you will be able to offer me an
interview.
Über eine Einladung zu einem Vorstellungsgespräch
würde ich mich sehr freuen.
I look forward to hearing from you (soon).
Ich sehe Ihrer Antwort mit Interesse entgegen.
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C | Communication workshop
1
R/P
Covering letter to Surface Technology Institute. Complete the sentences with the
following words.
benefit • published • attending • enclosed • evaluating • complete • implementing • have gained • technical service • successfully • job advertisement • vehicle painter • knowledge • focus • convinced • asset • for your consideration • require • hesitate • available • improve • edition • internship
Dear Mr Martinson
With great interest I read your (1) … for a coatings engineer in the field of metal
surface preparation at your laboratory in Heidelberg which was (2) … in the current
(3) … of Surface Technology.
At present, I am (4) … a further education programme at a vocational college in
Hamburg which I expect to successfully (5) … as a state-certified engineer in 20__.
During the course of my studies I (6) … experience in (7) … and (8) … laboratory tests.
As you will see from my (9) … CV, I (10) … accomplished my apprenticeship as a
(11) … in 2003. In four consecutive years in (12) … for automatic paint application
lines, I had the opportunity to gain substantial (13) … about product research and
development with a (14) … on application technology.
Afterwards I was able to (15) … my language skills during an (16) … at a small coatings
company in England.
I think my professional qualification will be a great (17) … for your company, and I am
(18) … that my technical experience can be a valuable (19) … to your company.
I have attached my CV (20) …
If you (21) … any further information please do not (22) … to contact me.
I hope that you will be able to offer me an interview. I am (23) … at any time.
Yours sincerely
2
Find equivalents for the following words in the letter above.
R
1. following 2. pretreatment
3. at the moment
4. effectively
5. occupational
6. observe
7. achieve
8. subject knowledge
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Job applications 2
Now complete the sentences of the covering letter to Plastic World with the
following words.
research and development department • reliable • bachelor’s degree in science • team of researchers • calculated • comparable • accept my • will prove to be • evaluating • safety standards • laboratory training programmes • monitored
Dear Mrs Ronelly
Please (1) … my CV for the position of a coatings engineer in the (2) … posted on
MonsterTrak. My background and skills in lab techniques (3) … an effective match
for the knowledge and qualifications you require.
I have a (4) … , and “Abitur”, (5) … to the A-levels. I have taken part in different (6) … ,
where I identified surface impurities and tested environmental hazards.
While working for CorrEx Laboratory I participated in planning experiments and
(7) … test results. I (8) … equipment performance and maintenance schedules.
Furthermore, I was responsible for maintaining (9) … and for ensuring the proper
handling of potentially hazardous chemicals.
In addition to the laboratory work, I recorded, (10) … , and analyzed data.
I worked closely with a (11) … and learned the value of Good Laboratory Practice or
Standard Operating Procedures.
I work well as a team member, and I am very (12) … and organized as well as willing to
learn.
Thank you for considering my application. I Iook forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours sincerely
4
R/P
You can learn a lot of useful words when you read a text. How are the following
phrases expressed in the two letters? Use them to write your own English
sentences.
1. Ich konnte meine Sprachfähigkeiten verbessern.
2. technische Sachkenntnisse
3. Vielen Dank für die Berücksichtigung meiner Bewerbung.
4. Über eine Einladung zu einem Vorstellungsgespräch würde ich mich sehr freuen.
5. Ich sehe Ihrer Antwort mit Interesse entgegen.
6.Arbeitsanweisung für die Durchführung von Sicherheitsprüfungen am Arbeitsplatz
5
Help a friend by checking his covering letter. Correct any mistakes you spot.
R/P
1.
2.
3.
4.
Dear Madame and sir of human resources, …
I look forward to hear from you soon.
I have many concerns including sports and literature.
I am professional with doing hiking tours.
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D | Technical topics
Topic 1: Letter of application
1
Write a letter of application.
P/I
H
• C
hoose one of the advertisements below and write a letter of application. Use
the phrases from the toolbox. Look at Thorsten’s letter again for ideas.
• Compare your letter with a partner’s. Can you make suggestions to improve (or
correct) your partner’s letter?
TECHWEB8
Are you interested in a work placement in London?
Techweb8 is a dynamic young web design
company based in London. We have around
50 employees, many of whom are from countries
around the EU. We are currently offering:
TWO 6-MONTH WORK PLACEMENTS
in our software development department.
Applicants must be full-time students at a
vocational college in an EU country and have
a good knowledge of English. Good computer
skills are essential. We are a friendly company and
will especially welcome young people who are
open and good communicators.
For further details, please write enclosing your CV
to Mike Webster, Techweb8, 71 Grantham Court,
London NW2 2LP.
Manufacturer of machine tools and power tools in Switzerland requires
2 Electronics / Mechatronics Assistants for a hands-on approach.
You will work in an international team with mechanical and
electrical / electronic design engineers.
Qualifications: 1 – 2 years’ experience in Electronics/Mechatronics (or
equivalent). Basic CAD skills, including design and construction with AutoCAD
2005 and parametric construction using Autodesk Inventor.
Languages required: fluent German, good English and French
Applications to:
Swisstools
Saeumerstrasse 12-18
8803 Rueschlikon
Switzerland
ST
swisstools
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Job applications 2
Read the information in the box below and write a similar CV using your
own or fictitious data.
Curriculum vitae (CV) or résumé
When you apply for a job, you have to include a CV with your personal history,
education and work experience. A curriculum vitae / CV is the term used in
Britain; in the US it is called a résumé.
• Handwritten and typed CVs are no
longer acceptable. Use a word
processor and print out a fresh
copy of your CV after comparing it
with the job specifications in the
advertisement.
• Your CV should not be longer than
1–2 separate A4 pages. One page
is best, but you should not leave
out important information just to
keep it to one page.
• Use good-quality paper.
• Use Times New Roman or Georgia
in font size 11 or 12.
• Point out your own strengths and
achievements.
• Include a photo if requested.
• Include written references if
requested.
• Start with your most recent
school / job when describing your
education / work experience.
Example:
Name. . . . . . . . . . . . Address. . . . . . . . . . . Place of birth . . . . . . . Nationality. . . . . . . . . Date of birth . . . . . . . .
Education . . . . . . . . . .
Languages. . . . . . . . . Previous experience . . . Interests . . . . . . . . . . Additional information. . • Always send a covering letter,
including your address and the
date, along with your CV.
• Check spelling and grammar.
• Be honest and accurate.
• Don’t include your present salary,
unless requested.
• Don’t ask the company to send
back your CV, as most companies
will want to keep it on file.
• If you post the letter of application
and CV, use an A4 envelope so that
they do not need to be folded.
• If you send the letter by email,
send the CV as an attachment.
• Keep a copy of the CV you send
with your application. If you are
asked for an interview, you should
look at it beforehand as it will
probably be the basis for the
questions you are asked.
Margaret Coleman
11 Parsons Court, Bracknell, RG12 8TF, UK
Cape Town, South Africa
British
March 14, 1990
2012–2013 University of Reading,
Postgraduate Studies
2009–2012 University of Reading,
BA in Electronics
2002–2009 Brighton Comprehensive School
English and fluent German,
working knowledge of Spanish
Keller GmbH, Leipzig; six months as trainee
in R & D
Travel, CAD, art, skiing
Full driving licence
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Topic 2: Job opportunities
1
M
2
You want to apply for a job abroad. In order to tell your parents about the job
and the company you want to apply to, choose one of the adverts on page 26 and
summarise the important information in German.
Read the following job advert.
R
We are looking for a surface technology technician to fill the position of
Laboratory manager for polymers and plastics
in our global organization.
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Reporting to the head of research and development,
you will provide quality-driven, customer-oriented
support to the analytical testing department as an
expert in quality-testing techniques related to
polymers and plastics. The position offers the
prospect of a two-year contract following successful
completion of a probationary period.
Candidates must have
•Knowledge of polymers and structures,
demonstrated through
– Bachelor’s degree in science or equivalent
–Several years of progressively responsible
experience in a technical service environment
•Knowledge of physical properties testing (impact
and stress tests, etc.)
•Excellent communication and time management
skills
•Computer skills: Windows, MS Office, spreadsheet
calculation
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You will be responsible for
•Generating client reports
•Performing data analysis and reviews
•Reporting to Sales regarding technical aspects of
purchase orders
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Additional Information
We offer a salary and benefits package including
•Medical, life, and disability insurance plans
•Paid time off (vacation, sick-leave)
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How to Apply
Please submit your CV and salary requirements to
hrjobs@intertek…com
with subject line: Laboratory Manager – Polymers /
Plastics
No phone calls please!
What type of position is offered here? Explain the following expressions in German.
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1. permanent
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M
/
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P
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2. temporary
3. internship
4. maternity cover
Ihr Arbeitgeber, eine amerikanische Zertifizierungsfirma, möchte, dass die obige
Stellenausschreibung auf der Internetseite einer deutschen Tochtergesellschaft auf
Deutsch erscheint. Erstellen Sie eine Stellenausschreibung auf Deutsch.
Work with a partner. Can you design an advertisement?
You both work for a company in Germany which offers work placements to
EU students. Herr Ritter, your boss, has asked you to design and write an
advertisement in English to put on the praktikumsbörse website. Produce the
advertisement. Think of details (company name, number of placements, areas etc.)
yourselves. Use the advertisements in this unit for ideas.
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R/P
Job applications 2
Help your friend prepare for an interview. Complete the sentences
using the phrases below.
prefer working • want to leave • see yourself • made you interested in applying • weaknesses • give you • do you see • Tell me • interests you in particular
1. … about yourself. – Erzählen Sie mir etwas von sich.
2. What … to our company? – Warum haben Sie sich bei unserer Firma beworben?
3. What … about the job? – Weshalb interessieren Sie sich für diese Tätigkeit/Stelle?
4. Why do you … your present job? – Warum wollen Sie Ihre jetzige Stelle kündigen?
5. Why should we … the job? – Warum sollten wir Ihnen die Anstellung geben?
6. Do you … with others or alone. – Arbeiten Sie lieber im Team oder alleine?
7. Where … your strengths? – Was sind Ihre Stärken?
8. Where do you see your …? – Wo sehen Sie Ihre Schwächen?
9. Where do you … in five years’ time? – Wo sehen Sie sich in fünf Jahren?
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R/P
Match the following answers with the questions in exercise 6. Then translate the
answers into German.
AI’d like to be given a new challenge. / I would like to have new career prospects.
BI’d like to lead a team. / I wish to work with a key account.
CYou are considered one of the leading companies. / The products you offer have
always been a part of my life.
D I’d like to have more responsibility. / I’d like to work abroad.
EI don’t get confused in a multi-tasking environment.
FAs you can see from my CV I am a mechatronics technician.
G I’m very accurate and can hardly accept mistakes.
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Practice an interview with a partner using the phrases above.
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Video lounge Applying for a job
V2
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Before watching
How should you prepare for a job interview? What do you think?
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While watching
1. What is it that Maya is applying for?
2.What reasons does she give for wanting this particular job?
3. What does Maya already know about the hotel business?
4. How long does the work placement last?
3
After watching
Do you think Maya behaved correctly during the interview?
Did she make any mistakes?
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Job applications
E | Be an English expert!
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Prepositions
Put in the correct preposition.
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1. We presently have a job offer … an industrial mechanic.
2. This applicant has a good knowledge … CNC machining.
3. A lot of applicants have written … reply … our job ad.
4.I have always been interested … learning more … other countries.
5.As you can see … my CV, I have been … Great Britain … over a year.
6. He worked in Cardiff … December … January.
7.I finished my training … the age of 19, and then took a special course …
quality control.
2
P
Choose the infinitive or the -ing form of the verb to complete
the sentences.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
In English certain words
are followed by certain
prepositions. The words
must be learnt together
with their prepositions.
interested in
responsible for
to agree with
to dream of
information about
on the phone
in conclusion
I look forward … you next week. (see)
We hope you will take the opportunity … a six-week practical. (do)
My objective is … more about application development. (learn)
I want … a job where I can earn a lot of money. (find)
I am interested in … for my studies at university next year. (prepare)
He likes … in England. (work)
The work includes … quality standards. (monitor)
Help your friend … for an interview. (prepare)
3
Find nouns that are related to the following words.
P
responsible – responsibility
advertise • consider • reliable • employ • place • know • apply
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PEPPERED WITH MISTAKES!
Each sentence has one mistake. Look at the
Remember! box and rewrite the sentences.
1. I am sending an appliance for the job.
2.Where can I find some informations on the
company?
3.I would be interested to work in another
country.
4.While she was there she could improve her
English.
5. The candidate has a big range of interests.
REMEMBER!
· There is no plural for information.
· Don’t confuse appliance (a device, for
example a hairdryer) with application (what
you write in order to apply for a job).
· For range the adjective used is wide or broad.
· Interested always takes in plus the gerund.
· The past tense of can is was able to; could is
used in conditional sentences.
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Job applications UNIT CHECK
Letter of application
Useful vocabulary
1. Find synonyms in the unit.
1.I am presently looking for an internship for 3
months.
2. some suggestions to make your letter better
3. to gain experience
4. in answer to
5. currently
5.
Give the English for:
1. bekommen
2. Umgebung
3. Stellenausschreibung
4. Ausbildung
5. Vorstellungsgespräch
6. Bewerber/in
2. What are these phrases in English?
1.Ich hoffe, Sie werden meine Bewerbung in
Give the German for:
1. curriculum vitae / CV
2. application
3. skills
4. research and development
5. to report to
6. in the field of
7. responsibility
8. human resources
2.Für diese Stelle ist Englisch unbedingt
3. Ich schreibe als Anwort auf Ihre Anzeige.
4.Nachdem ich meine Ausbildung beendet
5.Ich habe eine neue Technik im Bereich …
6.
eingeführt.
6.Ich habe mein Studium erfolgreich
abgeschlossen.
Words, words, words!
Betracht ziehen.
notwendig.
habe …
3.
Find the opposites in the unit.
1. undergraduate
2. weaknesses
3. problems
4. undependable
5. useless
7.
2
Which is the odd-one-out?
1. acquire – gain – discard – collect
2. staff member – employee – worker – employer
3.desirable – unfavourable – advantageous –
attractive
4. communicate – argue – discuss – debate
5. motivated – keen – uninterested – reliable
Describing yourself
4.Make questions to the following answers.
My company produces heat
pumps. – What does your
company produce?
1. I finished school in 2011.
2. I want to become an IT specialist.
3. I'll be working in the Munich office.
4.After completing my degree I want to visit my
friend in England.
5. I was born in Spain.
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