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Human Resources (Business)

Human Resources (Business)

In this course the learner is provided with extensive practice in the human resources area of business English. Students learn to
make up the workforce of an organization, as well as to influence their opinion and behavior. They learn to communicate with the rest of
employees with the role of consultants.
The various lexical fields are presented through freer practice in simulations, telephone calls and general conversation; encouraging
the student to draw from personal experience to give meaningful, contextual practice in diverse areas such as job interviews (choosing the
right person for a position) or performance appraisals.
Simple and more complex grammar structures such as expressions to present your personal opinion, give advice and detailed
instructions are also presented in this course. Throughout the course the emphasis is on the learner independence through exposure to the
correct usage of the target language with attention to practical situations and the use of idioms and phrasal verbs. In addition students learn
the vocabulary to describe working styles and personality traits and the language of the Human Resources department: redundancy
package, golden handshake, settlements, hiring and firing, etc.

Starting work – Where are the departments? (British version)

In this lesson the student will learn about the location of different departments in a company building and hear brief descriptions
about what each department does. In addition the student will learn vocabulary related to this area such as particular department names,
prepositions of place and directions.
You ́ve got mail:
In this section the student will answer the spoken questions the tutor has prepared and plan and write an email following the
tutor ́s written instructions
The tutor will give feedback on this work.
Starting work – Where are the departments? (American version)
In this lesson the student will become familiar with the American accent and vocabulary in a typical situation between the office
manager and a new person starting work.
The student will listen to understand the situation in a conversation between the manger and new staff member that ask and
answer questions about the departments and describe the work people do.
The student will dub and record the talent of choice in the movie to practice intonation, stress and pronunciation. In this way the
student will be involved in a real life conversation that improves intonation and emphasis.
In this way the student will consolidate the language in context and practice useful structures such as directions, this/these/that
and those.
At the end of the lesson the learner completes the test activities to see what was learned from the unit and to consolidate the
learning at this level.
Company rules
In this class we practice explaining the company rules to a new colleague using the imperative.
An introduction to some common verb/noun partnerships: arrive at work, wear a suit, eat a sandwich, talk to friends, drink a
glass of water, work, call (telephone), write an email/report, read an email/report.
Responsibilities

Practice using: (Don’t) Have to, can/can’t (permission) to talk about the things we have to do at work.
More verb/noun partnerships: meet a deadline, target, prepare for a business trip, wear protective clothing.
Performance appraisal
Talk about the different parts of a performance appraisal, past achievements and future plans, intentions and ambitions as well
as discuss our strengths and weaknesses.
Role-play a short performance appraisal using notes.
Job interview
Talk about ways to find a job and the interview process.
Common vocabulary: to apply for a job, fill in a form, work history, impressive, gaps in employment, to take a year out/gap year,
to do voluntary work/work experience, qualifications.
Role-play a short job interview.
Consultant
The right person for the job
Evaluating personal qualities and choosing the best candidate from given information.
Comparing and contrasting candidates and giving opinions and reasons for our choices.
Are you a lone wolf?
Discussing working styles and personality traits.
Giving reasons and explanations for opinions.
Adjectives to describe character: moody, open, a loner, selfish, sensitive, practical, gossip, practical joker, lone wolf.
Going on strike – It ́s an expensive business (British version)
In this lesson the student will learn about the kinds of disputes that can arise at work and the ways of settling grievances and
solving differences.
The student will dub and record the talent of choice in the movie to practice intonation, stress and pronunciation. In this way the
student will be involved in a real life situation that improves intonation, emphasis and understanding.
This lesson presents and consolidates the language of organized trade disputes, grievances, terms of employment and
proposals for solving these problems.
At the end of the lesson the learner completes the tests to see what was learned from the unit with different activities.
You ́ve got mail:
In this section the student will answer the spoken questions the tutor has prepared and plan and write an email following the
tutor ́s written instructions.
The tutor will give feedback on this work.
Going on strike – It ́s an expensive business (American version)
In this lesson the student will learn about the kinds of disputes that can arise at work and the ways of settling grievances and
solving differences.
The student will dub and record the talent of choice in the movie to practice intonation, stress and pronunciation. In this way the
student will be involved in a real life situation that improves intonation, emphasis and understanding.
This lesson presents and consolidates the language of organized trade disputes, grievances, terms of employment and
proposals for solving these problems.
At the end of the lesson the learner completes the tests to see what was learned from the unit with different activities.

You ́ve got mail:
In this section the student will answer the spoken questions the tutor has prepared and plan and write an email following the
tutor ́s written instructions.
The tutor will give feedback on this work.

Human resources
The language of the Human Resource department: redundancy package, golden handshake, to let someone go/lay people off,
headhunting, disputes, settlements, hiring and firing, payroll, performance appraisals, liaise with.
Describing functions and procedures within a HR department.