Study newsletter 2016, week 19 Content Language level Page Phrase of the week It makes me / you sick All levels 1 Mind map Exterior of a house All levels 2 Czenglish Acting vs. playing Pre-intermediate (B1-) Advanced (C1) 3 Business Writing The Meeting Agenda Pre-intermediate (B1-) Advanced (C1) 4 5 Test Prepositions (from/by/in/on) Pre-intermediate (B1-) Advanced (C1) 6 Phrase of the week It makes me / you sick We use this expression to talk about something you disagree with, dislike or which annoys you. You can use this phrase in language. Spoken Written Informal Example 1 A: His parents give him money any time he asks. They gave him 50.000 last time. B: I know. It makes you sick, doesn't it? We have to work 10 hours a day just to pay the bills. Example 2 A: We did tons of work preparing for the presentation. Now it's cancelled. B: It makes me sick. So much time and effort wasted. 1
Mind map Learning new vocabulary in the most effective way Vyzkoušejte si interaktivní Mindmapy zde: http://www.jazykovka.info/studujeme-jazyky/mindmap/exterior-of-a-house/ Klikejte na slova, uslyšíte jednotlivá slovíčka namluvená rodilým mluvčím. Slovíčka Slovo Chimney Flower bed Skylight Patio Garden Hedge Roof Lawn Porch French windows Význam slova komín (květinový) záhon střešní okno terasa zahrada živý plot střecha trávník veranda francouzská okna 2
Czenglish WRONG: RIGHT: Brad Pitt is playing in a new film about aliens. Brad Pitt is acting in a new film about aliens. My students often make mistakes when they talk about the cinema or the theatre. The first concerns the theatre. If we go to the theatre, we see a play, not a theatre play. It sounds strange adding the extra word, similar to when students say chicken meat, when they only need to say chicken. The other thing is about what the actors do. In English, the actors act, they do not play. You can say that are playing a role or character, but generally they act in a film or a play. So, let s put them together: Brad Pitt is acting in a new film about aliens. He is playing the role of an alien killer. 3
Business Writing The Meeting Agenda What is an agenda? Quite simply, the agenda is the framework for your meeting. Do I need one? Yes, yes, yes. The agenda not only provides a framework. It s also a tool for: Keeping the meeting on track, and Making sure everyone who will attend the meeting is prepared. What should I include? The basics Okay, let s get the standard items out of the way first. Name of the meeting Time and date Location of the meeting Name of the chairperson Unless it s completely obvious, include a list of those invited The agenda items Pretty straightforward so far The added extras The next few items will help you keep meetings on track. You ve already defined what topics the meeting will cover, but by adding some extra information you can make sure people come to the meeting well-prepared and with a clear understanding of the issues. These items help you manage the expectations of the attendees. 1. State how much time will be allocated to each agenda item. I m sure you ve been to meetings that go on, and on, and on By allocating a time period, and convincing the chairperson to stick to this, you can keep the meeting on track. An identified timeframe helps people focus on the issue because they know that time is limited. This also helps you make sure you get through the whole agenda and don t have to call a halt to the meeting with some issues not dealt with because you didn t have enough time. 2. Add some information about the expected outcome of each item. Do you want a decision; does there need to be a vote; are you looking for agreement or consensus? If you re using the meeting to gather ideas, how many ideas do you want? The added advantage of working to outcomes is that the meeting attendees will have a real sense of achievement. 4
3. State who is responsible for each agenda item. Make sure the concerned people know about their role and have agreed. Allocate responsibilities for items in advance of the meeting so people have time to prepare properly. 4. Highlight if people need to do any preparation before the meeting. If you want suggestions for an event venue, ask people to bring information on proposed venues. If you re looking for a trainer, again ask participants to deliver not just names, but also background information and contact details. 5. Include details of any reading (background papers, reports, correspondence. etc.) that people should read before attending the meeting. Make sure you distribute the papers well in advance so people have time to read them (but be careful about distributing them too far ahead of time people might put them in their to do pile and forget them. There you have it. Some ideas about information you can include in an agenda to make meetings run more smoothly. Another advantage of preparing the agenda well is that it will help you record the minutes. Happy writing. DALICE TROST, původem z Austrálie, je absolventkou magisterského studia managementu lidských zdrojů na University of Canberra v Austrálii. Lektorka je držitelkou certifikátu TEFL opravňující k výuce cizích jazyků. V rámci své profesní praxe zastávala vysoké manažerské pozice jako personalistka, senior supervizorka, HR manažerka, a to mimo jiné ve společnostech v Dubaji a Austrálii. Aktivně se věnuje publikační práci v oboru vzdělávání a anglického jazyka. Lektorka je autorkou knihy, ze které čerpáme tyto tipy: Business Writing-A Tip a Day for 30 Days 5
TEST: Prepositions (from/by/in/on) Why can't she look at your problem (1) your point of view? Would you mind moving? You're rather (2) the way here. I rang the wrong mobile number (3) mistake. I booked our bus seats more than a week (4) advance. Could you be quiet for a minute, please? I'm (5) the phone. Jolene's purse was stolen while she was away (6) a business trip. I was lucky. I found the solution (7) accident. I spent ages looking for a bank. (8) the end I found one. We've had only a few bad days, so (9) general it's been a great summer. It's a long journey. Let's stop somewhere (10) the way and have a meal. 1. A from B by C in D on 2. A from B by C in D on 3. A from B by C in D on 4. A from B by C in D on 5. A from B by C in D on 6. A from B by C in D on 7. A from B by C in D on 8. A from B by C in D on 9. A from B by C in D on 10. A from B by C in D on Správné odpovědi se dozvíte ihned po dokončení on-line testu zde: http://www.jazykovka.info/studujeme-jazyky/minitest/prepositions-frombyinon/ Správné odpovědi z minulého týdne (Articles (a/an/the): 1A, 2C, 3B, 4D, 5D, 6C, 7C, 8A, 9D, 10C 6