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Crime vocabulary and debates
Have your ever been the victim of a crime? Have you ever witnessed a crime? Have you ever committed a crime? As you can check in the ppt below, crime is a tricky area as there are a number of … Continue reading
Hot Issues
After having spoken about several hot issues so far, here you have a summary of them all. Click on the interactive media links below (they include video, audio and provide a link to any website with the click of a … Continue reading
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Funny Complaints
The origins of complaint letters can be traced back to the very earliest cave paintings, which clearly show the disillusionment of early man with the range of food available in his local grocery store. But the internet provides a far … Continue reading
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Filing a complaint
When filing a complaint, keep these things in mind: Remain calm. The person who can help didn’t cause the problem. Don’t use an angry, threatening or sarcastic tone. State exactly what you want done about the problem. Document each step, … Continue reading
Posted in Face2Face Advanced, Unit 6, Writing
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The Joy of Whining
We’ve just seen how to complain to make yourself heard in a formal situation but there are times you can’t be bothered to make the effort and you prefer whining to your friends. Everyone needs a good complaining session every … Continue reading
Product Placement
Product placement, or embedded marketing,is a form of advertisement, where branded goods or services are placed in a context usually devoid of ads, such as movies, music videos, the story line of television shows, or news programs. Here you are … Continue reading
Posted in Face2Face Advanced, Unit 6
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Deceptive advertising
False advertising or deceptive advertising is the use of false or misleading statements in advertising. As advertising has the potential to persuade people into commercial transactions that they might otherwise avoid, many governments around the world use regulations to control … Continue reading
Posted in Face2Face Advanced, Unit 6
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Recruitment Advertising: Best Jobs in the World
Not only does applying for a job demand high motivation and inspiration, but companies advertising jobs have also gone creative by moving towards recruitment advertising to attract suitable candidates, and deter unsuitable ones. Not sure what I’m talking about? Check … Continue reading
Posted in Student's corner, Unit 5, Unit 6
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Considering a job
You’ve spent the last few months answering help wanted ads, visiting recruiters, and networking. You’ve sent out your resumes and gone on a bunch of interviews. And now the moment you’ve been waiting for is here. It’s your turn now. … Continue reading
Posted in Face2Face Advanced, Unit 5, Vocabulary
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The world of work
Even though we are not writing a CV in class, we understand this is a difficult time in which many of you will try to apply for a job abroad. Many have problems with CV writing. Find some advice here. … Continue reading
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