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English for Work – Essential

“Applying for a Job”Upper Intermediate (B2)

Study Guides

1. The levels.........................................................................................22. The structure of the “Applying for a Job” module...........................3

Section 1: Job application tips..............................................................................................4

Section 2: Job types and describing your background..........................................................5

Section 3: Writing a résumé cover letter..............................................................................5

Section 4: Interview questions and answers........................................................................6

Section 5: During and after the interview.............................................................................6

Section 6: Job advertisements and descriptions...................................................................7

Final test...............................................................................................................................7

3. Tools and resources.........................................................................8Text to speech......................................................................................................................8

Record yourself tool.............................................................................................................9

Dictionary............................................................................................................................. 9

Grammar reference..............................................................................................................9

Business centre...................................................................................................................10

Translate into any language...............................................................................................10

Pronunciation tool..............................................................................................................11

Interactive English..............................................................................................................12

Fun and games................................................................................................................... 12

Forums............................................................................................................................... 13

Audio speed control...........................................................................................................13

Additional resources...........................................................................................................14

4. Assessment....................................................................................15

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1. The levels

Net LanguagesGeneral English courses

Common European Framework

University of Cambridge ESOL exams

IELTS TOEFL (paper)

TOEFL (computer)

TOEIC (Listening and Reading)

TRINITY GESE

TRINITY ISE

C2 Proficient user

CPE 8.5 - 9.0

670+ 115 - 120 880 - 990 GESE 12 ISE IV

C1 Proficient user

CAE (BEC Higher)

7.0 - 8.0

630 - 670

100 - 115 780 - 880 GESE 11 GESE 10

ISE III

B2+ Independent user

6.0 - 6.5

580 - 630

78 - 100 690 - 780 GESE 9 GESE 8

ISE II

Upper Intermediate

B2 Independent user

FCE (BEC Vantage)

5.5 - 6.0

550 - 580

45 - 78 600 - 690 GESE 7

B1+ Independent user

4.5 - 5.0

530 - 550

30 - 45 500 - 600 GESE 6 ISE I

Lower Intermediate

B1 Independent user

PET (BEC Preliminary)

4.0 - 4.5

500 - 530

0 - 30 400 - 500 GESE 5

A2 Basic user 200 - 400 GESE 4 GESE 3

ISE Foundations

A1 Basic user 0 - 200 GESE 2 GESE 1





2. The structure of the “Applying for a Job” module

The “Applying for a Job” module contains six sections, six tests and a final test. You will learn and practise essential language and strategies used in the different stages of applying for a job.





Section 1: Job application tips

In this section you will read job application tips and learn useful words and expressions.

Test 1

This section tests what you have studied in section 1, “Job application tips”. You will receive a mark out of 10 for this test which will contribute to your final assessment.





Section 2: Job types and describing your background

In this section you will practise describing work positions and your background.

Test 2 This section tests what you have studied in section 2, “Job types and describing your background”. You will receive a mark out of 10 for this test which will contribute to your final assessment.

Section 3: Writing a résumé cover letter

In this section you will study useful language, and practise organising and writing a résumé cover letter.

Test 3 This section tests what you have studied in section 3, “Writing a résumé cover letter”. You will receive a mark out of 10 for this test which will contribute to your final assessment.





Section 4: Interview questions and answers

In this section you will study interview strategies and practise answering interview questions.

Test 4 This section tests what you have studied in section 4, “Interview questions and answers”. You will receive a mark out of 10 for this test which will contribute to your final assessment.

Section 5: During and after the interview

In this section you will study how to be proactive during and after an interview.

Test 5 This section tests what you have studied in section 5, “During and after the

interview”. You will receive a mark out of 10 for this test which will contribute to your final assessment.





Section 6: Job advertisements and descriptions

In this section you will focus on job advertisements and practise language of requirements and responsibilities. You will also find a summary of language practised in the module in the Language Review tab.

Test 6 This section tests what you have studied in section 6, “Job advertisements and descriptions”. You will receive a mark out of 10 for this test which will contribute to your final assessment.

Final test

The final test contains four sections that test what you have learnt in the module. This test is marked out of 40 and contributes to your final assessment.





3. Tools and resources

To see the resources available in your course, click on My resources.

Text to speech





Record yourself tool

Dictionary

Grammar reference

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Business centre

Translate into any languageYou can select any text on a page, listen to it spoken, and translate it into any language.





Pronunciation tool





Interactive English

Fun and games





Forums

Audio speed control





Additional resources



Each unit also contains speech Each



4. Assessment

Marks are awarded as follows for this module:

Module tests Marks for each test

Section 1 10Section 2 10Section 3 10Section 4 10Section 5 10Section 6 10Final test 40Total score 100

You need to score at least 60% (60/100) to pass the module.





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