To All Sophomore English Teachers,

Starting from Fall 2012, four workplace related subjects will be embedded in Sophomore English. They are: How to deliver a strategic self-introduction, How to write an impressiveresume, How toprepare for a successful interview, andHow to sharpen students’presentation skills.

Teachers are required to choose at least 2, or if possible all 4 areas to cover in the whole school year.

It is compulsory that teachers clearly state this 10% curriculum requirement in their syllabi. At least 1 subject or 2 subjects for each semester respectively. In addition to core textbook teaching, teachers are free to design different curriculum like in-class activities, take-home assignments or term projects, etc for workplace English.

I’ve also invited part-time teachers who have practical experiences in these subjects to collect and design teaching materials for the Center. Please click on the link: Hope these supplementary materials will help teachers achieve a successful teaching.

Workplace Skills for Sophomore English

Self-introduction

Practicing introducing yourself, adding personal information

Developing skills for making business contacts and talking about their jobs

Strategies for controlling language: starting and ending conversations

Exchange contact information using business cards

Highlighting your skills and experience

Resume

Writing an impressive resume/CV

Common resume-writing format and style

Highlighting your skills and experience

Writing effective cover letters

Interview

Preparing for a successful interview

Making a positive first impression

Dealing effectively with interview questions

Dealing with telephone interviews

Avoiding common mistakes

Presentation skills

Useful expressions for giving presentation

Practice describing charts and graphs

Develop strategies for handling audience questions after a presentation

Participate in a group roleplay in which they give a presentation about on-the-job uses of English.

Level 1
(Advanced) / Self-introduction
Practicing introducing yourself, adding personal information
Developing skills for making business contacts and talking about their jobs
Strategies for controlling language: starting and ending conversations
Exchange contact information using business cards
Highlighting your skills and experience
Resume
Writing an impressive resume/CV
Common resume-writing format and style
Highlighting your skills and experience
Writing effective cover letters
Interview
Preparing for a successful interview
Making a positive first impression
Dealing effectively with interview questions
Dealing with telephone interviews
Avoiding common mistakes
Presentation skills
Useful expressions for giving presentation
Practice describing charts and graphs
Develop strategies for handling audience questions after a presentation
Participate in a group roleplay in which they give a presentation about on-the-job uses of English.
Level 2
(Intermediate) / Self-introduction
Practicing introducing yourself, adding personal information
Developing skills for making business contacts and talking about their jobs
Exchange contact information using business cards
Highlighting your skills and experience
Resume
Writing an impressive resume/CV
Common resume-writing format and style
Highlighting your skills and experience
Writing effective cover letters
Interview
Preparing for a successful interview
Making a positive first impression
Dealing effectively with interview questions
Avoiding common mistakes
Presentation skills
Useful expressions for giving presentation
Practice describing charts and graphs
Develop strategies for handling audience questions after a presentation
Level 3
(Pre-
intermediate) / Self-introduction
Practicing introducing yourself, adding personal information
Exchange contact information using business cards
Highlighting your skills and experience
Resume
Writing an impressive resume/CV
Common resume-writing format and style
Highlighting your skills and experience
Interview
Preparing for a successful interview
Making a positive first impression
Dealing effectively with interview questions
Avoiding common mistakes
Presentation skills
Useful expressions for giving presentation
Practice describing charts and graphs