1
2
3
4
5
100
How many stressed syllables are there in a word?
1 stressed syllable
100
What are some phrases that you can use to contribute during a video conference?
- Excuse me, Can I say something here?
-Could I interrupt you for a minute?
-Sorry to interrupt, but I´d like to say something here
100
What are some phrases that you can use to disagree during a video conference?
- So, here's my idea
- I´m afraid, I don't agree
- I´m sorry, but I don't agree
-Actually, I disagree
-That´s interesting, but I'd prefer something different
100
TRUE or FALSE?
The last word in a sentence is the strongest & shortest
FALSE
The last word is the strongest & longest.
100
How can you find the stressed syllable in a dictionary?
You can find it with the stressed syllable notation
/ ˈ /
200
"To speak frankly"
Lay it on the line
200
What are content words?
We always stress important words in sentences. Important words are the ones that are keywords and give us the meaning of a sentence.
200
What is the present-past-future formula that you can use when you introduce yourself in a job interview?
Begin with a brief overview of where you are now (which could include your current job along with a reference to a personal hobby or passion)
Reference how you got to where you are (here you could mention education, or an important experience such as a past job, internship or volunteer experience) and
Finish by touching on a goal for the future.
200
What is an elevator speech?
In today's business world, the elevator speech has become the way to both introduce yourself and make the other person want to talk more with you. We call them elevator speeches because they are short like an elevator ride.
200
What are structure words?
We don't stress them, we use them to construct sentences but they don't carry a lot of meaning, we can leave them out and our listeners will still be able to understand us.
300
What are some phrases that you can use to ask for clarification during a video conference?
- Excuse me, I didn't hear that. Could you say it again?
- Sorry, I missed what you just said. Could you repeat that please?
- I´m sorry. Could you explain that again?
- Excuse me, could you tell me what that means?
300
What does "get the ball rolling" mean?
To begin or start something
300
Say 3 types of words that can be structure words
Prepositions (ex: in, on, at)
-Pronouns (ex: it, she, he, you)
-Articles (ex: a, an, the)
-Modals (ex: ought to, should, would)
-Helping verbs(ex: be, do, have)
300
Say 4 words that can be content words
-Action verbs (ex: teach, talk, sing)
-Nouns (ex: name, computer, Guatemala)
-Adjectives (ex: green, big, interesting)
-Adverbs (ex: quickly, loudly, well)
-Wh question words (ex: who, what, where, how)
-Negatives (ex: no, not, don´t, can´t)
300
A person or group that leads an organizes an activity or project is a:
Sparehead
400
Say 6 personality traits
400
Why is sentences stress important in English?
Sentence stress gives English its rhythm and beat. When you say a sentence some words are strong and others are weak.
400
What is Intonation?
Intonation is the way your voice rises when you ask a question that gets yes/no for an answer.
Intonation is the way your voice rises and falls when you make a statement or ask an information question.
400
What word can we use to say that we are suitable for a particular purpose?
Fit the bill
400
How do we create the rhythm of English?
By saying Content words louder and longer and the Structure words softer and shorter, we create THE RHYTHM OF ENGLISH
500
Why is Intonation important?
Rising and falling intonation is important because it tells your listener that you're finished and that it's their time to say something or to answer your question.
500
Why is it important to tell the listener why you´re important to them in an elevator speech?
It´s important because it makes them want to know more about you and see you again
500
Say 5 questions that are commonly asked in job interviews
Tell me about yourself
What is your greatest Strength?
What Is your greatest weakness?
What is your greatest accomplishment?
Describe a difficult work situation and what you did to overcome it
Why do you want to work for us?
How do you define success?
How has your education prepared you for this position?
Why did you leave your last job?
Why should we hire you?
500
What are the 4 steps that you need to follow when you do a shadowing practice?
Listen to understand
Listen and repeat
Record yourself
Listen and compare
500
What are some phrases that you can use to agree during a video conference?
- Yes, I agree
- It looks good to me
- I think so, too
- I definitely agree
- Great! Then, let's get started