Monday's Assignment

Our theme for this week is Canadian History, so the first step we need to do is to learn the National Anthem. Here is a short summary of the National Anthem, followed by its lyrics.

The History of the National Anthem

Summary
"O Canada" was proclaimed Canada's national anthem on July 1, 1980, 100 years after it was first sung on June 24, 1880. The music was composed by Calixa Lavallée, a well-known composer; French lyrics to accompany the music were written by Sir Adolphe-Basile Routhier. The song gained steadily in popularity. Many English versions have appeared over the years. The version on which the official English lyrics are based was written in 1908 by Mr. Justice Robert Stanley Weir. The official English version includes changes recommended in 1968 by a Special Joint Committee of the Senate and House of Commons. The French lyrics remain unaltered.

Official Lyrics of O Canada!

O Canada!
Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all thy sons command.
With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North strong and free!
From far and wide,
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
God keep our land glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

Task 1:

Click on this link to listen to the music and practice saying the lyrics together with the music. 

Task 2:

With a partner and with a youtube.com version of it playing, sing the national anthem together and record it on vocaroo.com. Post the link on your blogs.

Tuesday's Field Trip

 

November 11 is a time for all Toronto residents to honour, celebrate and remember those who fought for Canada. Ceremonies happen at civic centres across Toronto. All our LINC school's classes are going to the Toronto Centre for the Arts to attend this celebration. 

Click on this link to learn more. Everyone should be present before 10:00 AM; service begins at 10:45 AM. Arrive early to ensure you have a seat.

ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY 

Friday's Assignment

Good morning everyone,

Today's assignment is to create a better social network for ourselves. Please click on this link to start your professional networking on LinkedIn.

Follow the instructions on the site. Before publishing your profile summary, make sure to have two or three of your peers edit your work first. Always another pair of eyes to check the work won't harm us :)
Then, link with at least five of your peers to your account.

Thursday's Assignment

This is today's assignment for attendance. Please complete before 2.30 pm.

Good morning everyone,

Our theme for Workplace English program is to have a ready-made resume and cover letter for each one in our class. Click on this link; I have added a resume checklist for you in order to edit your resume. Use this checklist to revise and review your resume. Once you are done, please publish it on your blogs or send it to me as an attachment on my email.

Wednesday's Assignment

Taking Messages: Abbreviations

When we take notes on information we hear over the phone, we often need to write down the information quickly. The use of abbreviations is a helpful strategy while taking messages.

Task 1:

Write the full word or expression (or meaning) beside each abbreviation below. Add other abbreviations (and their meanings) you commonly use or would like to know the meaning of. Share them with the class.

1. AGM                                                                              13. RSVP

2. apt.                                                                                 14. ste.

3. asap                                                                                15. urg.

4. co.                                                                                   16. w/

5. ext.                                                                                  17. w/o

6. FYI                                                                                 18. cc.

7. inv.                                                                                  19. e.g.

8. mo.                                                                                  21. etc.

9. no. or #                                                                            22. i.e.

10. mt.                                                                                 23. vs.

11. N/A                                                                                24. p.s.

12. impt.                                                                              25. n.b.

 Telephone Phrasal Verbs

Task 2:

The following are common phrasal verbs we often use while on the telephone. Match the correct meaning with each phrasal verb.

1. hold on	a. put the receiver down
2. put (a call) through	b. return someone’s call
3. get through	c. answer a call, lift the receiver to take a call
4. hang up	d. stop talking on the phone
5. call up	e. connect one caller to another
6. hang on	f. deactivate (a cell phone)
7. call back	g. wait
8. pick up	h. talk louder
9. get off (the phone)	i. to be disconnected abruptly during a telephone conversation
10. get back to (someone)	j. to be connected to someone on the phone
11. cut off	k. return someone’s call
12. switch off/turn off	l. make a telephone call
13. speak up	m. Wait

Task 3:

Some phrasal verbs are separable (e.g., call someone back); others are not. Complete the chart below by putting the phrasal verbs above in the correct column.

Separable	Not separable

Tuesday's Assignment

Thank You Letters

Task 1:

Imagine you had a job interview that went well. Write a letter to the interviewer thanking him/her for the opportunity you were given. Remember to restate your key accomplishments/strengths as they relate to the job. 

Task 2:

Imagine you had a job interview that did not go well. Write a letter to the interviewer thanking him/her for the opportunity you were given and expressing what you have learned from it.

Monday's Assignment

Prepare responses to the following interview questions. Make sure to provide specific examples to support your responses. DO NOT EXCEED 10 MINUTES TO ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS.

      I.          Click on this link to record your answers.

   II.          Listen to it a few times until you are satisfied.

III.          Save the recording and copy the link.

IV.          Post that link on your blog.

Interview Questions:

1.    Tell me about yourself.  

2.    What is your greatest strength?  

3.    What is your greatest weakness?  

4.    How do you handle stress and pressure?  

5.    Describe a difficult work situation / project and how you overcame it.  

6.    How do you evaluate success?  

7.    Why are you leaving or have left your job?  

8.    Why do you want this job?  

9.    Why should we hire you?  

10.What are your goals for the future?  

11.If you were an animal, which one would you want to be? 

12.What do you know about our company?

13.What are your salary expectations?

14.What would like to do in the next few years to develop yourself professionally?