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Topic: Business Jargon Dictionary |
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Link: http://www.theofficelife.com/business-jargon-dictionary-A.html |
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Comment: A collection of the worst phrases used in the business world today! Why not challenge classmates to guess the meaning, by hiding the definition? Or pick five phrases from the dictionary that are new to you and challenge a classmate to include them in a paragraph or conversation – you can even play bingo and tick off the phrases as you hear them. |
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Topic: Job interviews |
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Link: http://www.jobweb.com |
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Comment: This website is a fantastic resource for those preparing to take an interview. It guides you through the process of creating a CV/resume, researching the company, choosing what clothes to wear and, finally, answering those tricky interview questions.
Suggested activity: Look at a real job advertisement. Why not try www.monster.com for real examples? Using common interview questions like those at http://www.jobweb.com/Resumes_Interviews/default.htm role play an interview for the job advertised. |
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Topic: Negotiation Skills |
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Link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/onelife/work |
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Comment: This website has lots of advice on Improving your skills & developing your career... we like the article on negotiation skills at www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/onelife/work/development/negotiate.shtml
Suggested activity: Try a negotiation activity from your coursebook, like the Dilemma & Decision activities in Intelligent Business with these handy hints in mind |
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Topic: Olivetti |
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Link: http://www.olivetti.com |
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Comment: Try this online activity about Olivetti, the Italian information technology company created especially for you by Work in Progress authors, Andy Hopkins and Jocelyn Potter. |
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Topic: Burson-Marsteller |
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Link: http://www.burson-marsteller.com |
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Comment: Try this online activity about Burson-Marsteller, the Public Relations / Public Affairs company created especially for you by Work in Progress authors, Andy Hopkins and Jocelyn Potter. |
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Topic: International Herald Tribune |
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Link: http://www.iht.com/ |
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Comment: Try this online activity about International Herald Tribune, “The World's Daily Newspaper” created especially for you by Work in Progress authors, Andy Hopkins and Jocelyn Potter. |
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Topic: WH Smith |
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Link: http://www.whsmith.co.uk |
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Comment: Try this online activity about WH Smith, the bookseller, stationer and newsagent created especially for you by Work in Progress authors, Andy Hopkins and Jocelyn Potter. |
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Topic: Neuhaus |
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Link: http://www.neuhaus.co.uk |
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Comment: Try this online activity about Neuhaus, the confectioners created especially for you by Work in Progress authors, Andy Hopkins and Jocelyn Potter. |
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Topic: MTV |
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Link: http://www.mtv.com |
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Comment: Try this online activity about MTV, the television company created especially for you by Work in Progress authors, Andy Hopkins and Jocelyn Potter. |
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