Memory Lane
What is something you used to do in primary school that you don't do now?
"I used to copy my friend's homework, but now I do my own."
Report this sentence: "I am interested in applying for the promotion."
He/She said that he/she was interested in applying for the promotion.
What is the difference between a CV and a covering letter?
A CV lists your experience and qualifications, while a covering letter explains why you are applying for that specific job.
Sort these actions into Friendly/Neutral/Unfriendly: pat, slap, shake hands, hug, pinch, nod, kick, tickle, beat
Friendly: pat, hug, nod / Neutral: shake hands, tickle / Unfriendly: slap, pinch, kick, beat
Complete the sentence about studying.
"I felt confident in the exam because I ______ (study) the topic carefully."
"I felt confident in the exam because I had studied the topic carefully."
What 3 words come to mind when you hear "used to"? What about "be used to"?
"Used to: past, childhood, habits. Be used to: comfortable, routine, adaptation."
Create sentences with these time markers: already, yet, ever, never.
"I have already finished the report. I haven't submitted it yet. Have you ever managed such a large team? I have never worked in sales."
Answer this common interview question using a phrasal verb: "What are you good at?"
"I am good at cutting down on unnecessary costs. In my former job, I was responsible for the budget."
Complete: "He was ashamed of ______ (miss) the deadline but proud of ______ (complete) the project well."
"missing / completing"
Describe good and bad study habits using: memorize, excel at, get confused, go blank, copy.
"Good: excel at understanding concepts. Bad: copy others' work and then go blank during exams."
Create one sentence that uses both "used to" and "be used to" to describe how your study habits have changed.
"I used to cram for exams, but now I am used to studying a little every day."
Your boss told you: "I insist on you filling in the form by Friday." What did she say?
She said that she insisted on me filling in the form by Friday.
Tell a short story about workplace success using: excel at, be in charge of, promote
"She excelled at client relations, so they put her in charge of the key accounts, and she was promoted within a year."
What might these gestures mean in a meeting? crossing arms, nodding, massaging temples
"Crossing arms might mean they're defensive, nodding shows agreement, and massaging temples could indicate stress or thinking."
Complete this short story with the missing words.
"My friend and I were late for class. The lesson ______ already ______ (start). We were both sorry. 'I didn't want to be late,' I said. '______ did I,' she replied."
"The lesson had already started. ... 'Neither did I,' she replied."
How has your industry changed? What practices are you used to now that didn't exist before?
"I am used to remote work and digital collaboration tools now, whereas we used to work exclusively from the office."
Respond to these statements correctly with neither or either:
"I'm not proud of my team's results."
"I haven't signed the contract yet."
1)"Neither am I."
2) "Neither have I."
Give synonyms or antonyms for:
Promote (antonym)
Hire (antonym)
Excel at (synonym)
Be in charge of (synonym)
Example: "1. Demote 2. Fire 3. Be good at 4. Be responsible for"
Try to talk your friend into trying a new hobby or activity. Use "the idea of" and "be interested in".
"You should think about learning to paint. I know you're interested in creative things, and the idea of expressing yourself visually is so rewarding!"
Which is more important: excelling at one specific skill, or being good at many different things? Use "the idea of" in your argument.
"I'm keen on the idea of being good at many things. In today's world, adaptability is more valuable than specializing in just one area."
Talk about a person who has completely changed. Describe their past self with "used to" and their current self with "be used to". Use at least 3 vocabulary words.
"My brother used to be ashamed of his grades and give up easily. Now, he is used to being in charge of big projects and is proud of his work."
Ask your colleague about their current project using Present Perfect Continuous.
"How long have you been working on the marketing campaign?"
Persuade your boss to give you a promotion. Use "I am keen on...", "I am fond of...", and "look forward to..." in your argument.
"I am keen on taking on more responsibility and I'm fond of the challenges in this department. I look forward to contributing even more to the company."
Describe appropriate physical responses to these situations:
A colleague gets promoted
Someone is very stressed
You disagree with a proposal
1. Shake their hand warmly. 2. Pat their shoulder reassuringly. 3. Shake your head slightly while listening."
What does it take to succeed academically? Use: excel at, be good at, never give up, be proud of, look forward to
To excel at studies, you need to be good at time management, never give up when material gets confusing, and look forward to applying your knowledge."