Category Archives: Unit 5

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

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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

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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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Work: vocabulary and debates

Work is very important to all of us.  People put in more than 40 hours a week doing their work. Work is important because it is what a man needs to do to make a living. But always remember ‘Work … Continue reading

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How to big yourself up

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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The Apprentice: Auditions

Next March, sixteen candidates will begin their fight for one-life changing opportunity – a quarter of a million pounds to start up a business with Lord Sugar as their partner. One of the most interesting parts of these programmes is … Continue reading

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The Apprentice: Application

Lord Sugar has set out once again to find his next business partner and there is no reason why that couldn’t be you! The winning candidate will receive an investment of up to £250,000, and will go into a 50:50 … Continue reading

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The Apprentice: the TV Programme

The Apprentice is a successful BBC TV programme where people compete in an attempt to convince business tycoon Sir Alan Sugar and some other members of a jury that they deserve the chance of an apprenticeship with multi millionaire Sir … Continue reading

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The University of the future

Thinking about going to Uni? How to choose the right one? There are several rankings where you can see how they compare. The indicators they use to build the rankings are very interesting. Which factors do you think should be … Continue reading

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Gerund or infinitive?

In unit 5 we have looked at which verbs are followed by an infinitive or a gerund and also at those whose meaning changes if followed by an infinitive or a gerund. In the list below you will find some relevant examples. forget She forgot … Continue reading

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