WORKSHOP 3

 

La pratique de l’anglais dans l‘entreprise.
Recadrage du vocabulaire par intégration.
Optimiser votre communication
Mise en situation.

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Review

Grammar and syntax check

Ex : Posez 5 questions au passé

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Posez cinq questions au futur

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Syntax : ‘Of’ elimination

Ex. French centres of higher education = French higher education centres

Correct the sentences:

New members of the European Union =…………………………………
The agreement of the author =……………………………………………
The price of the laboratory=………………………………………………

Syntax : Adjective order

This is the correct order for adjectives : Opinion adjective, factual adjective, noun.

Ex : a beautiful old car. Beautiful : Opinion. Old : Factual.

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Adjectives II. The correct order for factual adjectives.

1 Size -2 Age - 3 Colour - 4 Origin - 5 what is it made of - Noun.

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COMMUNICATION

PRESENTATIONS, POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS

Write a presentation, include :

1) A greeting formula
2) Personal presentation
3) Subject presentation
4) Sequencing
5) Duration
6) Your policy on questions

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ENGLISH COMMUNICATION TEMPLATE

OPEN LANGUAGE-CLOSED LANGUAGE

PHASE I : OPEN LANGUAGE
Present perfect to start conversations and emails.

PHASE II : CLOSED LANGUAGE

For factual information communication in English.

Past simple
Past continuous
Present simple
Present continuous
Going to +verbe inf (futur)
Will+verbe (futur)

PHASE III : OPEN LANGUAGE
Use open language to end conversations, this could be for closing the presentation.

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COMMUNICATION OPTIMISATION Rewrite your presentation using open and closed language

PHASE I

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PHASE II

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PHASE III

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OPTIMISATION :

TOOL No I : Linking: Note the linked words in your presentation…

TOOL No II : Intonation

Note the latin verbs and nouns in your presentation below and underline the stressed syllable.
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Syllable stress placement

Noun :1st syllable : A permit

Verb : 2nd syllable : To permit

Syllable tone, Body language, Vocal chords

TOOL No III : Implication Emphatic the [thee]

To place extra emphasis during a presentation we can use "emphatic the" [pronounced “thee”], whether or not the word begins with a consonant or vowel sound. For example:
A: I saw the [thuh] President yesterday.
B: What! The [thee] President of the United States?

PRESENTATION REVIEW

Present your optimised presentation and record it.

 

6 Intercultural communication

 

INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION : WHICH ENGLISH ?

Which nationalities do you work with using English and what are your potential problems ?

Different Countries, different English.
UK : tentative English : follow open language/closed/open language
USA : direct English (use more closed language)
Australia and New Zealand : direct English (use more closed language)
Non Anglophones : tend to use direct English
 65 million : Britain and Ireland
 300 million : North America and the West Indies
 30 million : Australia and New Zealand
 50 million : Africa
 100 million : South Asia

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Business communication : Small talk
Business diner
Conversation : Discuss the menu in English

APÉRITIF
Whisky, Porto, Martini, Punch maison, Kir, Jus de fruits, Sodas
Saucisse fumée
Mélange salé & olives variées
Feuilletés aux aubergines grillées

ENTRÉES
Salade gourmande aux copeaux de foie gras
Légumes méditerranéens grillés à la mozzarella
Saumon mariné sauce à la grenade & mesclun

PLATS
Filet de poisson selon la marée, grillé au pesto, petits légumes de saison
Suprême de volaille aux essences de morille
Emincé de canette Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat
Épaule d'agneau confite aux saveurs méditerranéennes

DESSERTS
Gratin de fruits selon la saison
Crumble aux poires et au gingembre confit à l'anis
1/2 bouteille de vin, eaux minérales
Café

Chardonnay blanc
Cépage blanc originaire de Bourgogne : vin fin, sec et fruité
Sauvignon Saint-Bris
Coteaux tout proche du Chablisien : vin très parfumé aux arômes de fruits exotiques
Aligoté de Bourgogne
Authentique, typique du p’tit vigneron : vin vif, frais et fruité
Monbazillac
Blanc moelleux, parfait avec notre célèbre foie gras !

8 Business communication : Small talk
List your vocabulary concerning the aperitif :
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Concerning the starter :
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Concerning the main dish :
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Concerning the desserts :
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Concerning the wine :
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