ibogatyrev y20ibogatyrev 20250117 [0-9](0-9.xml).' course_log_ibogatyrev.xml :!grep '2023' course_log_ibogatyrev.xml | wc -w 14*30 !!bc -l 420 ## best hosting solution in RF? https://sweb.ru/ lamp hosting OR yandex cloud https://cloud.yandex.com/marketplace/products/f2eat0r5djdr9lsl6jl4 access to fully dedicated server image incl. root virtual system 〆 need to set up a firewall? ✓ ssh + static IP address ## USDT ✓ little volatile crypto currency swift Raiffeisen +20 000USD direct transfer to interactive brokers www.around.co ## todo openai video generator ted talk ## Meta VP directors responsible for team matching ≠ hiring / recruiting agents ## visuals for business practices - todo ✓ patterns for STAR, Bluf, McKinsey... → practise for behavioural interviews https://www.acronymat.com/2023/09/24/cedar-feedback/ ## podcasts - todo? https://miro.com/talktrack/ ## Solving Real-life Challenges to Get Hired Portfo is the platform for connecting tech professionals with companies through hands-on challenges. Whether you're showcasing your skills or looking for top talent, Portfo helps bring real-world expertise to the forefront. Find engaging challenges that can prove your strengths https://portfo.me/challenges/all ]]> xml sbook_plugins/wordlist_generated_from_xml_clog_sbook_for_sbook_session.inc Ivan Bogatyrev 40817810600009819240 20201230 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Ice breakers (cooking & dining habits in different countries) By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. New Inside Out Upper Intermediate new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg58-9_137_restaurant_critic_present_perfect_simple_vs_continuous.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> New Inside Out B2 Unit 6 Eat 351 active textbook Billy Elliot is a 2000 British dance drama film directed by Stephen Daldry and written by Lee Hall. Set in County Durham, England during the 1984–85 miners' strike, the film is about a working-class boy who discovers his passion for ballet, despite his father's objection and the negative stereotype associated with being a male ballet dancer. The film stars Jamie Bell as 11-year-old Billy, Gary Lewis as his father, Jamie Draven as Billy's older brother, and Julie Walters as his ballet teacher. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Elliot ]]> 350 active textbook new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_010.ogg T / Cl How would you react to the waiter in the recording? (...) Would it be impolite to refuse to answer? (...) Functional language: Being polite & remaining calm → avoid being rude 〆 I don't care → use questions ✓ What would you recommend? Functional language: Ordering food in a restaurant T / Cl Imagine you are in a crowded restaurant: → you want something from the waiter → what kind of sign or body language do you use in a restaurant? e.g. asking for the bill (...) ✓ WRIST = world restaurant international sign technique ⇒ great topic for entertaining guests when eating out | for breaking the ice pg 57 ex 1 reading & vocab How to do restaurant sign language pg 57 ex 2 reading & listening new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_011.ogg Conclusion: ✓ use WRIST as a topic for ice-breakers when meeting for the 1st time → ask your guest if they know those gestures & mimic pg 57 ex 3 collocations T / Cl Do you know anyone who eats for a living? = a restaurant critic (...) pg 58 listening & vocab new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_012.ogg pg 58 ex 3 vocab ]]> 349 to dump = to get rid of sth you do not want, especially in a place which is not suitable lamb = young sheep bustling = full of people moving about in a busy way to dash = to go somewhere very quickly pepper mill = mill for grinding pepper to grind sth (down / up) ~ sth (to / into sth) = to break or crush sth into very small pieces between two hard surfaces or using a special machine profuse = a lot to bulge = to stick out from sth in a round shape archaic /ɔr'keiik/ = old and no longer used to disguise sb (as sb/sth) = to change your appearance so that people cannot recognize you posh = elegant and expensive; (sometimes disapproving) typical of or used by people who belong to a high social class square meal = substantial and nourishing meal you choose from a list of dishes that have separate prices, rather than having a complete meal at a fixed price stodgy = heavy and making you feel very full tablecloth = cloth that you use for covering a table, especially when you have a meal distinctive = of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing bland = lacking taste or flavour or tang subtle = evasive or mysterious; hard to grasp WRIST = world restaurant international sign technique flirtatious = behaving in a way that shows a sexual attraction to sb that is not serious attentive = helpful; making sure that people have what they need intrusive = too noticeable, direct, etc. in a way that is disturbing or annoying à la carte = if food in a restaurant is a la carte, or if you eat a la carte, you choose from a list of dishes that have separate prices, rather than having a complete meal at a fixed price set menu = menu where multi-course meals with only a few choices are charged at a fixed total price 348 did made some mistakes with conditionals What factors preserve prevent me from... It doesn't leave a room for an interesting report ]]> 20201228 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active IELTS iBt feedback - relocation considerations By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. New Inside Out Upper Intermediate No new homework new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg58-9_137_restaurant_critic_present_perfect_simple_vs_continuous.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 347 active textbook contents 〆 wasted time copying answers (10 words) from blank page given into computer → should have practised more the exam format (more mocks needed) → felt as the worst result estimated score IELTS 4 ✓ writing B1 e-mail (refund or replacement of broken toy) B2 essay (Should animals live in man-made habitats) 〆 expect many spelling mistakes estimated score IELTS 4.5/5 ✓ reading B1 〆 time management > contents estimated score IELTS 5.5 ✓ speaking B2 ✓ felt as a warmer examiner interrupted answers to ask follow-up questions estimated score IELTS 5.5/6 Estimated total score IELTS 5 (minimum of 4.0 needed in all sections) T / Cl Provisional results Listening 5.0 Reading 5.5 Writing 5.5 Speaking 6.5 Overall 5.5 ]]> 346 active textbook https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/childrens-stories engVid Learn English for free with 1650 video lessons by experienced native-speaker teachers. Classes cover English grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, IELTS, TOEFL, and more. Join millions of ESL students worldwide who are improving their English every day with engVid. https://www.engvid.com/ Курсы английского языка для детей https://www.ef.ru/englishfirst/landing/ru/bts17?etag=EFRU_12lessons_Kids-Own-PPC-ipr-mos-gogbrand-11853663548-114812899666-486577748611-bts17-1220&gclid=Cj0KCQiA_qD_BRDiARIsANjZ2LAH_s1FWE9DZALov5PUQwh8ReouzSB-ksJmcK6F0IYm_IJ_-QMDCG0aAqm0EALw_wcB Flying Banana Children’s theatre group, Martin Cook http://flyingbananas.ru/ ]]> 345 wip grammar 344 343 until by the new year Maybe some answers became were left empty Relatively to the Russia, do you think that other countries do better? If you would had been asked to visit attend a comedy show, what which would you choose? Despite that Although I spent so much time for (on) learning English Despite the fact that I spent so much time for (on) learning English ]]> 20201222 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Practising for IELTS reading tasks By the end of this session you will have studied https://www.ielts-exam.net/ielts_reading/ smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Focus on IELTS - New Edition IELTS writing task 1 pg 125 exam practice ✓ 20min time limit = practise writing for time rather than for quality → don't use dictionaries, a thesaurus, etc → write ~ 150 words Paste your assignment in a Googledoc & send the link. smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. IELTS writing task 2 Writing Topics for IELTS Examination (http://www.aippg.net/forum) ielts_writing_topics.pdf icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Writing task → choose a topic ✓ 30min time limit = practise writing for time rather than for quality → don't use dictionaries, a thesaurus, etc → write ~ 200 words Paste your assignment in a Googledoc & send the link. schedule 23 Dec 2020 9:00 AM Test Type: IELTS for UKVI (General Training) Format: computer-delivered zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> IELTS-EXAM.NET IELTS course, english course, online writing courses, online english speaking 342 active textbook This is the easiest of the three Reading sections. The passage tends to be descriptive and factual, while the passages in the other sections contain more argument and discussion. You should spend 20 minutes at most on this sections so that you have enough time to complete the other two sections. Try to finish each section in less than 20 minutes. Read the passage as quickly as possible (up to three minutes). Look at the questions to see what type of information you need to find (up to one minute). Spend 12-13 minutes reading the passage in detail and answering the questions. If a question is taking too long, move on. Use your last 3-4 minutes to transfer your answers, checking and filling in any gaps in your answers. 〆 3-4 minutes not needed for transfer any more (was for paper-based tests) → use preview version before submitting Methodology: Recommended timing for IELTS reading Section 1 (featuring 3 extracts) 
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General Reading 13 - Passage 1 ps://www.ielts-exam.net/docs/reading/IELTS_Reading_General_13_Passage_1.htm IELTS Reading Sample (General) #2 https://www.ielts-exam.net/ielts_reading/704/ 1 / 3 2 / 4 3 / 4 score 6 / 11 (should have been out of 14 but ran out of time) ]]> 341 wip textbook 340 wip textbook ielts_writing_topics.pdf Paste your assignment in a Googledoc & send the link. Feedback ]]> 339 prescribed = (used about a person or an organization with authority) what should be done or how sth should be done 338 20201221 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active IELTS academic vs general training By the end of this session you will have studied Complete reading practice on-line with Engvid → prepare any questions you may have re methodology ✓ scored 4.0-5.5 smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Focus on IELTS - New Edition IELTS test overview focus_on_ielts_new_edition_students_book_pg5-7_ielts_test_overview.pdf More about IELTS Academic vs General Training Test format There are two types of IELTS: Academic and General Training. Listening and Speaking are the same for both tests, but the subject matter of the Reading and Writing sections differs depending on which test you take. The Listening, Reading and Writing sections of all IELTS tests are completed on the same day, with no breaks in between them. The Speaking section, however, can be completed up to a week before or after the other tests. Your test centre will advise. (...) Sources The first section, ‘social survival’, contains texts relevant to basic linguistic survival in English with tasks mainly about retrieving and providing general factual information, for example, notices, advertisements and timetables. The second section, ‘Workplace survival’, focuses on the workplace context, for example, job descriptions, contracts and staff development and training materials. The third section, ‘general reading’, involves reading more extended prose with a more complex structure. Here, the emphasis is on descriptive and instructive rather than argumentative texts, in a general context relevant to the wide range of test takers involved, for example, newspapers, magazines and fictional and non-fictional book extracts. https://www.ielts.org/about-the-test/test-format IELTS General Reading Test 1. Section 1 https://ielts-up.com/reading/general-reading-sample-1.1.html smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Focus on IELTS - New Edition IELTS writing task 1 pg 125 exam practice ✓ 20min time limit = practise writing for time rather than for quality → don't use dictionaries, a thesaurus, etc → write ~ 150 words Paste your assignment in a Googledoc & send the link. smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. IELTS writing task 2 Writing Topics for IELTS Examination (http://www.aippg.net/forum) ielts_writing_topics.pdf icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Writing task → choose a topic ✓ 30min time limit = practise writing for time rather than for quality → don't use dictionaries, a thesaurus, etc → write ~ 200 words Paste your assignment in a Googledoc & send the link. schedule 20201222 08:30-10:00 additional lesson 23 Dec 2020 9:00 AM Test Type: IELTS for UKVI (General Training) Format: computer-delivered zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 337 active textbook https://ieltsliz.com/ielts-reading-question-types/ 〆 don't allocate time to all answers equally (questions are of increasing difficulty) ✓ read questions → anticipate answers ✓ give a general heading for each paragraph → saves time when looking for answers IELTS reading practice TFNG reading exercise #1 https://ieltsliz.com/true-false-not-given-ielts-reading-practice/ score 5 / 8 ]]> 336 wip textbook 1. Matching Headings Questions https://ieltsliz.com/ielts-reading-question-types/
  • Task: Choose a heading from the list which matches a section or paragraph in the passage
  • Skills:
    • understanding the aim of a section
    • identifying the difference between a main idea and supporting points
    • understanding aims of paragraphs and sections
    • understanding general content of paragraphs or sections
  • Tips
    • read the headings before you read the passage
    • there are often more headings than you need
    • analyse the headings before trying to match them to sections or paragraphs
    • answers are often numerals (i, ii, iii, iv etc) – read instructions carefully to check
    • answers do not come in order
  • Click to practice a matching heading question.

2. True False Not Given / Yes No Not Given Questions

  • Task: Decide if the information or writer’s opinion in the question statements can be found in the passage
  • Skills:
    • identifying specific information in the passage
    • scanning and understanding information (T/F/NG questions)
    • understanding the opinions of the writer (Y/N/NG questions)
  • Tips
    • Understand the meaning of each answer
      • yes / true = the same information is found in the passage
      • no / false = the opposite information is found in the passage
      • not given = the information is not found in the passage
    • paraphrase the statements before trying to locate the answers
    • answers come in order
  • Click to practice some true, false not given questions and some yes, no, not given questions.

3. Matching Paragraph Information Questions

  • Task: Matching the information given in the question with information found in one of the paragraphs in the passage.
  • Skills:
    • identifying specific information
    • scanning for information
  •  Tips:
    • paraphrase the information in the question
    • find the information in the passage
    • answers do not come in order
    • the answer is often a letter (A, D, C, D…) – read instructions carefully to check
    • not all paragraphs may be used
  • Click to practice matching paragraph information questions.

4. Summary Completion Question

  • Task: Completing a summary by filling in the gaps using words from the passage or words given in a box
  • Skills:
    • scanning for specific information in the passage
    • understanding ideas and supporting points
    • selecting appropriate words
  • Tips:
    • identify the type of word needed for each gap (noun/verb/adjective etc)
    • locate the information in the passage in order to choose the right word
    • if you choose words from the passage, check how many words can be used for each answer
    • answers usually come in order
    • the summary must be grammatically correct which can help you in choosing the right word for the gap
  • Click to practice a summary completion question.

5. Sentence Completion Questions

  • Task: Completing sentences by filling in the gap with words from the passage
  • Skills:
    • scanning for specific information
    • selecting appropriate words
    • understanding information in the passage
  • Tips:
    • identify the type of word needed for each gap (noun/verb/adjective etc)
    • locate the information in the passage in order to choose the right word
    • the sentences must be grammatically correct which can help you in choosing the right word for the gap
    • check how many words can be used for each answer
    • answers usually come in order
  • Click to practice a sentence completion question.

6. Multiple Choice Questions

  • Task: Choose the correct answer to a question or the correct ending to a sentence from usually 3 or 4 possible options.
  • Skills:
    • scanning for specific Information
    • understanding information in the passage
  • Tips:
    • paraphrase the information in the question and options
    • locate the precise information in the passage
    • answers come in order
    • answers are usually letters (A,B,C or D) – read the instructions carefully to check
  • Click to practice a multiple choice questions

7. List Selection

  • Task: Choose the correct option from a list of words, information or names. This differs from multiple choice because the questions all relate to only one long list of possible answers.
  • Skills:
    • scanning for information
    • understanding information in the passage
    • identifying ideas relating to others
  • Tips:
    • read through the list and prepare paraphrases
    • read through the questions and identify key words
    • locate the information in the passage
    • answers come in order
    • answers are usually letters (A-G) – read the instructions carefully to check

8. Choosing a Title

  • Task: Choosing the most appropriate title from a list
  • Skills:
    • identifying aims of a passage
    • distinguishing between detail and main aims
  • Tips
    • look at the differences between the possible titles
    • pay attention to the opening paragraphs and closing paragraphs of the passage
    • don’t spend too much time on this question – it is only worth one point
  • Click to practice choosing a title

9. Classification Questions

  • Task: Decide which category the information belongs to from a list.
  • Skills:
    • locating information in the passage
    • categorising information
  • Tips:
    • find information in the passage
    • decide which category the information belongs to
    •  look out for paraphrases

10. Matching Sentence Endings

  • Task: Completing sentences by matching the start of the sentence with the correct ending given in a list.
  • Skills:
    • locating information in the passage
    • understanding information
  • Tips:
    • read through the sentences and then read through the possible endings
    • prepare paraphrases
    • find information in the passage
    • choose the best ending to match the information in the passage
    • the completed sentence must be grammatically correct
    • sentence beginnings follow the order of information the passage
    • answers are usually letters (A-G) – read instructions carefully to check
    • there are usually more endings given than you need
  • Click to practice matching sentence endings to improve your reading skills. Answers do not always come in order.

11. Table Completion

  • Task: Completing the table using the correct word from the passage.
  • Skills:
    • locating specific information in the passage
    • choosing appropriate words
    • understanding details
  • Tips:
    • read the column headings in the table
    • identify the type of word needed for each part of the table
    • scan the passage for information
    • answers are often located in a specific part of the passage
    • check how many words you can use for the answer

12. Flow Chart Completion Questions

  • Task: Completing the flow chart using the correct words from the passage.
  • Skills:
    • locating specific information in the passage
    • choosing appropriate words
    • understanding details and order of information
  • Tips:
    • identify the type of word needed for each part of the flow chart
    • scan the passage for information
    • answers do not always come in order
    • use the direction of the arrows and boxes to follow the order of information in the chart
    • select the appropriate words from the passage
    • check the number of words that can be used for each answer

13. Diagram Completion Questions

  • Task: Labelling a diagram
  • Skills:
    • locating information in the passage
    • relating the information to the diagram
    • choosing appropriate words
  • Tips
    • identify the type of word needed for the answer (noun / verb etc)
    • find the information in the passage
    • the information is usually located in one specific paragraph or two in the passage
    • check how many words you can use for the answer
    • answer do not always come in order

14. Short Answer Questions

  • Task: Answering questions regarding details in the passage.
  • Skills:
    • locating information in the passage
    • understanding detail and specific information
  • Tips:
    • identify the type of words you need for each answer (noun,verb etc)
    • paraphrase vocabulary in the questions
    • scan the passage to locate information
    • check how many words you can use for the answers
    • answers come in order
  • Click to practice short answer questions
]]> 335 wip grammar 334 333 20201216 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active IELTS writing By the end of this session you will have studied Complete reading practice on-line with Engvid → prepare any questions you may have re methodology smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Focus on IELTS - New Edition Unit 17 Transport focus_on_ielts_new_edition_students_book_pg168-177_unit17_transport_avoiding_gridlock_reading_practice.pdf smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Focus on IELTS - New Edition IELTS writing task 1 pg 125 exam practice ✓ 20min time limit = practise writing for time rather than for quality → don't use dictionaries, a thesaurus, etc → write ~ 150 words Paste your assignment in a Googledoc & send the link. smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Focus on IELTS - New Edition IELTS listening - short answer questions, table flow-chart completion pg 180 Worldwide students projects focus_on_ielts_new_edition_students_book_pg180_listening_worldwide_student_project.pdf Scheduled 20201218 or 20201221 smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. IELTS writing task 2 Writing Topics for IELTS Examination (http://www.aippg.net/forum) ielts_writing_topics.pdf icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Writing task → choose a topic ✓ 30min time limit = practise writing for time rather than for quality → don't use dictionaries, a thesaurus, etc → write ~ 200 words Paste your assignment in a Googledoc & send the link. Scheduled 20201218 or 20201221 smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Focus on IELTS - New Edition IELTS listening - sentence completion, labelling a diagram, multiple choice pg 183-4 The end of oil focus_on_ielts_new_edition_students_book_pg183-4_listening_the_end_of_oil.pdf schedule 23 Dec 2020 9:00 AM Test Type: IELTS for UKVI (General Training) Format: computer-delivered zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> Focus on IELTS - New Edition 332 wip textbook 331 active textbook Worldwide student projects focus_on_ielts_new_edition_audio_cd02_7.ogg score 7 / 10 (incl 1 spelling mistake) Feedback ]]> 330 wip textbook ielts_writing_topics.pdf Paste your assignment in a Googledoc & send the link. Feedback ]]> 329 active textbook The end of oil focus_on_ielts_new_edition_audio_cd02_8.ogg score 7 / 10 (confused 5 - 6) Feedback ]]> 328 active textbook pg 168 ex 2 vocab pg 169 ex 3 speaking Focus on reading 1 pg 169 ex 1 speaking pg 169-170 Avoiding gridlock → 3min reading for gist Methodology: Locating information in reading section pg 171 ex 2 exam practice → 3min answer questions score 2 / 5 Methodology: Sentence completion in reading section pg 171 ex 3 reading → 4min answer questions score 0 / 5 ]]> 327 credit = unit of study at a college or university (in the US, also at a school); the fact of having successfully completed a unit of study traffic congestion = traffic jam gridlock = traffic jam exhaust fumes = gases ejected from an engine as waste products 326 thousands thousand word long essay If I was had been more careful I could get have got all answers It has a negative influence to on all biological objects life forms ]]> 20201214 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Completing IELTS reading tasks By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Writing Topics for IELTS Examination (http://www.aippg.net/forum) ielts_writing_topics.pdf icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Writing task → choose a topic ✓ no time limit = practise writing for quality rather than for time → use dictionaries, a thesaurus, etc → write ~ 200 words Paste your assignment in a Googledoc & send the link. New Language Leader Advanced Unit 9.2 Juvenile justice new_language_leader_advanced_student_s_book_pg88-89_juvenile_justice.pdf icons8-reading-100.png pg 88 ex 5 reading pg 89 Boston Boot Camp pg 89 Aspen Forest zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 325 active textbook 324 wip grammar 323 ecstatic = very happy, excited and enthusiastic; feeling or showing great enthusiasm 322 came come from Russia ... a lot of places where you can hang up out with your friends I used to live have lived in many cities I can contribute in to the role of connecting people together I was spending significant time for on preparation for interviews I was really addicted with to computer games It was the last latest model Children request (ask for | want | wish | desire) ... It's not so as easy as you can imagine ]]> 20201209 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Thinking critically, discovery learning By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Writing Topics for IELTS Examination (http://www.aippg.net/forum) ielts_writing_topics.pdf icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Writing task → choose a topic ✓ no time limit = practise writing for quality rather than for time → use dictionaries, a thesaurus, etc → write ~ 200 words Paste your assignment in a Googledoc & send the link. Rescheduled from previous lesson New Language Leader Advanced pg 74 ex 2 reading pg 75 Jean Jacques Rousseau new_language_leader_advanced_student_s_book_pg74-5_critical_thinking_discovery_learning_child_centred_education.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 321 active textbook pg 74 ex 1 B listening new_language_leader_advanced_audio_cd02_014.ogg Methodology: Critical thinking when reading ✓ evaluate the writer's idea ✓ work out author's line of reasoning ✓ analyse & criticise the writer's arguments ✓ have questions in mind while reading ✓ identify writer's motives ✓ don't accept writer's opinions & ideas without questioning T / Cl What is more effective [child-centred education | teacher centred education] ✓ child-centred education = allow children as much freedom as possible Children should be [stuffed with facts | able to think for themselves] ✓ be able to think for themselves = form their own opinions pg 74 ex 2 reading pg 75 Jean Jacques Rousseau pg 74 ex 3 reading for detail pg 74 ex 4 vocab T / Cl How do you strike a compromise between academic knowledge and learning by experience? (...) pg 74 ex 5 6 7 discussion pg 74 ex 8 reading for detail T / Cl What is more valuable [emotional | academic] intelligence? ✓ probably emotional intelligence pg 74 ex 7 discussion → role play → recycle new expressions from pg 74 ex 4 vocab → support your opinion → criticise your partner's arguments ]]> 320 critical thinking = appraisal based on careful analytical evaluation, not accepting without questioning the ideas or opinions expressed to accept / take sth at face value = to believe that sth is what it appears to be, without questioning it child-centred learning = allow children as much freedom as possible. They should be able to think for themselves and form their own opinions discovery learning = when things (experience & interaction) rather than people preaching to children should be used to train children (e.g. if you break a window, you get cold) to impart /ɪmˈpɑ:t/ ~ sth (to sb) = to pass information, knowledge, etc. to other people undeniable = true or certain; that cannot be contradicted 319 the twenty-one first century There are is a lot of information It doesn't guarantee that you get a (some) knowledge It's a bullshit rubbish | silly | misleading conclusion This information, it's a waste of your time I knew in advance what does it mean means It was awful, terrific terrible ]]> 20201207 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active TOEFL writing task Education is a lifelong task By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Writing Topics for IELTS Examination (http://www.aippg.net/forum) ielts_writing_topics.pdf icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Writing task → choose a topic ✓ no time limit = practise writing for quality rather than for time → use dictionaries, a thesaurus, etc → write ~ 200 words Paste your assignment in a Googledoc & send the link. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_ukX2ehJmiT_DlCdigNC6MXyrCgP5fDWzPEI7cN8h6k/edit?usp=sharing Rescheduled from previous lesson New Language Leader Advanced pg 74 ex 2 reading pg 75 Jean Jacques Rousseau new_language_leader_advanced_student_s_book_pg74-5_critical_thinking_discovery_learning_child_centred_education.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 318 active textbook ielts_writing_topics.pdf icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Writing task https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_ukX2ehJmiT_DlCdigNC6MXyrCgP5fDWzPEI7cN8h6k/edit?usp=sharing Feedback ✓ vocab ✓ metaphors 〆 little varied grammar structures → force yourself to use advanced structures e.g. conditionals 〆 inconsistent register → use neutral register 〆 chronological narrative (though not a mistake language-wise) Methodology: Breakdown for a typical essay → identify the kind of essay ✓ answer the question using an argumentative narrative 〆 don't use a chronological narrative Introduction → rephrase the topic statement → show you understand the subject matter Arguments in favour of Support statement Arguments against Support statement Conclusion ]]> 317 wip grammar 316 to lowball = to make a deliberately low estimate; to underestimate 315 dealt with a few other projects. I felt a lack of familiarity, as well as my a sense of juniority, among other university students I can restore recall | remember my first day ... curiosity about how many things I have missed so far ]]> laborious /ləˈbɔ:rɪəs/ 20201204 11:30-13:00 1.5 1400 active Being late for work By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Writing Topics for IELTS Examination (http://www.aippg.net/forum) ielts_writing_topics.pdf icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Writing task → choose a topic ✓ no time limit = practise writing for quality rather than for time → use dictionaries, a thesaurus, etc → write ~ 200 words Paste your assignment in a Googledoc & send the link. New Language Leader Advanced pg 74 ex 2 reading pg 75 Jean Jacques Rousseau new_language_leader_advanced_student_s_book_pg74-5_critical_thinking_discovery_learning_child_centred_education.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 314 active textbook 313 20190624-1734 active review 312 20190624-1734 active review 311 20190624-1736 active review 310 active textbook pg 108 ex C speaking ]]> 309 2 Role play Describing hypothetical results from the past and now (mixed conditionals) active role_play Recycle new expressions and language. You have been working on an important project 6 months - with no results. You now regret your boss hadn't told you not only what to achieve, but also how to achieve your objectives. Complain to your boss. Ask for more support. If you gave me more clear tasks I wouldn't have chosen the wrong solution. (mixed conditional type 1) I wouldn't be late now if you had told me exactly what you wanted from me! (mixed conditional type 2) If I had known about this solution earlier I would now be able to finish our current project on time.(mixed conditional type 2) You are not satisfied by the work completed by your team member. You think he/she has wasted time experimenting on different solutions instead of getting the job done. If you hadn't tried different solutions you wouldn't be late now (mixed conditional type 2) If I had thought you were not competent enough I wouldn't have assigned you this task in the first place! (mixed conditional type 1) 308 active textbook How to be Late for Work - Foil Arms and Hog https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vA_6GP9gjM&vl=en T / Cl Which way(s) do you think is the most / least effective if you arrive late at work? the Blamer the Gifter the Daylight Saver the Judas the Character Witness the Reverse Psychologist the Sudden Injury the Disbeliever the Funeral Attire the Quick Change Full Disclosure ]]> 307 wip textbook market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_audio_cd03_23.ogg pg 109 ex B listening market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_audio_cd03_24.ogg useful language Functional language: Probing questions, avoiding a straight or precise answer, playing for time pg 109 ex C role play → argue whether to recall or not to recall products pg 138 ex A pg 144 ex B ]]> 306 to lace = to add a small amount of alcohol, a drug, poison, etc. to a drink decisively = with firmness stuffed toy = toy sewn from a textile, and stuffed with a soft material. In British English they are soft toys or cuddly toys. In North American English they are variously referred to as plush toys, plushies, or stuffed animals. off the top of my head = without thinking hard; quickly close at hand = handy; close by; within one's range to probe ~ (into sth) = to ask questions in order to find out secret or hidden information about sb/sth 305 would accomplish accomplished a project now, I would get a pay rise next year If you hadn't opened malicious sites, then you wouldn't get have got a virus If the world wouldn't have been wasn't affected by the covid-19 I would travel abroad next year If the world wouldn't have been won't be affected by the covid-19 I would will travel abroad next year ]]> 20201202 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active TOEFL academic reading and general training tests By the end of this session you will have studied todo next topic more General English than business English include writing task schedule lessons 3x / week zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 304 active textbook https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prove-your-english-language-abilities-with-a-secure-english-language-test-selt There are 2 types of test as different immigration routes require different levels of English language ability. The test you will need to take depends on what you are applying for. For the following application routes, you will need to take a test that assesses your reading, writing, speaking and listening abilities: Innovator Start-up Tier 2 (General) Tier 2 (Minister of Religion) Student For the following application routes, you will need to take a test that assesses your speaking and listening abilities: For the following application routes, you will need to take a test that assesses your speaking and listening abilities: Tier 2 (Sportsperson) Representative of an Overseas Business partner parent settlement (also known as indefinite leave to remain) citizenship The level of test you will need, known as the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) level, will depend on the route you are applying for. To find out which level you need, see the specific guidance for your immigration route. T / Cl Prove your English language abilities with a secure English language test (SELT) https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prove-your-english-language-abilities-with-a-secure-english-language-test-selt What is difference between Ielts and ielts UKVI? IELTS and IELTS for UKVI are the exact same test in terms of format, content, scoring and level of difficulty. The only difference is an IELTS for UKVI test is approved by the UK Home Office for work, study and migration purposes. T / Cl IELTS academic IELTS general training IELTS for UKVI IELTS life skills T / Cl Two types of IELTS: Academic and General Training https://www.ielts.org/about-the-test/two-types-of-ielts-test Academic and General Training. Listening and Speaking are the same for both tests, but the subject matter of the Reading and Writing sections differs depending on which test you take. The Listening, Reading and Writing sections of all IELTS tests are completed on the same day, with no breaks in between them. (...) The IELTS Writing and Reading tests are different in the Academic and General Training tests. For example, the Academic test has topics suitable for anyone entering university or professional institutions. On the other hand, the General Training test contains topics based on general interest. For academic, they test your level of comprehension, and your ability to present complex ideas clearly. That's why IELTS General Training Reading is easier than the IELTS Academic. Besides the difference in the language in both the exams, the scoring format is different as well. Methodology: Differences between academic reading and general training tests Academic reading ✓ more challenging vocab → need fewer correct answers (e.g. 60% correct answers ~ IELTS 6) General training reading ✓ less challenging vocab → need more correct answers (e.g. 60% correct answers ~ IELTS 4.5) ]]> 303 20190618-0937 Conditionals active decks deck_of_phrases_conditionals.csv 302 active textbook conditionals mindmap smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf. conditionals_mindmap.pdf ]]> 301 to cope with with = to deal successfully with sth difficult to deal with = to solve a problem, carry out a task, etc to reassure sb (about sth) = to say or do sth that makes sb less frightened or worried; to restore confidence 300 how as they are Let's call a spade a spade Except Beside Facebook there are is ... ]]> 20201130 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Dealing with crises By the end of this session you will have studied https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Zgub872pGkVMo9WQHbtniGlXeO5skzQ63YQtjEzKU1A/edit?usp=sharing (continuation of previous lesson) Market Leader 3rd edition Upper Intermediate pg 106 ex B C reading Dealing with crisis student A student B zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 299 active textbook pg 138 group A directors of ExtremAction pg 145 group B journalists video DVD case study commentary Feedback ✓ consultant finds repugnant the goal of a company promoting violence among children & would refuse taking up such a case ✓ keep stirring up the controversy ✓ has become a product opportunity story rather than a product crisis story either → need to maximise drama or → draw attention of the public (on)to the game by writing a behind-the-scenes report how the media have tried to ban the game ✓ need to harness stories used by the media ]]> 298 active textbook pg 107 article A ]]> 297 active textbook set for homework pg 106 ex E collocations pg 106 ex F discussion ]]> 296 to tamper with sth = to make changes to sth without permission, especially in order to damage it outrage = strong feeling of shock and anger to chop = to cut into pieces to ensue = to happen after or as a result of another event; to follow rival = person, company, or thing that competes with another in sport, business, etc to flounder = to struggle to know what to say or do or how to continue with sth to empathise = be understanding of; to share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of inward = towards yourself and your interests precious = valuable or important and not to be wasted inevitable = which cannot be avoided robust = very strong; able to survive being used a lot and not likely to break; strong and not likely to fail or become weak fallible /ˈfæləbl/ = able to make mistakes or be wrong to withdraw sth (from sth) = to stop giving or offering sth to sb committed = willing to work hard and give your time and energy to sth; believing strongly in sth swiftly = happening or done quickly and immediately; doing sth quickly 295 opens the makes room for rumours You have to be ready to respond to these rumours For the long distance In the long run I don't think so that they managed the crisis well ]]> 20201125 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Google interview feedback By the end of this session you will have studied https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Zgub872pGkVMo9WQHbtniGlXeO5skzQ63YQtjEzKU1A/edit?usp=sharing (continuation of previous lesson) Market Leader 3rd edition Upper Intermediate pg 106 ex B C reading Dealing with crisis student A student B schedule 20201123 Google interview (review leadership principles) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 294 active textbook 293 biting = (of wind) very cold and unpleasant, (of remarks) cruel and critical 292 by for two reasons We're gonna to launch this product I didn't get it for at the first time attempt I didn't get it for the at first time My thoughts for a further distant | remote future She will preferably probably | surely (prefer to) use English ]]> 20201116 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Dealing with crises By the end of this session you will have studied https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Zgub872pGkVMo9WQHbtniGlXeO5skzQ63YQtjEzKU1A/edit?usp=sharing (continuation of previous lesson) Market Leader 3rd edition Upper Intermediate pg 105 ex B vocab pg 106 ex B C reading Dealing with crisis student A student B schedule 20201123 Google interview (review leadership principles) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 291 active textbook market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_audio_cd03_19.ogg pg 106 ex D listening market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_audio_cd03_20.ogg T / Cl Once a crisis has been identified, you need [containment | a contingency plan](containment-|-a-contingency-plan.xml) ✓ containment = to keep under control pg 106 ex E listening market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_audio_cd03_21.ogg pg 106 ex F listening market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_audio_cd03_22.ogg ]]> 290 wip grammar 289 inevitable = which cannot be avoided robust = very strong; able to survive being used a lot and not likely to break; strong and not likely to fail or become weak fallible /ˈfæləbl/ = able to make mistakes or be wrong to withdraw sth (from sth) = to stop giving or offering sth to sb committed = willing to work hard and give your time and energy to sth; believing strongly in sth swiftly = happening or done quickly and immediately; doing sth quickly SaaS = method of software delivery that allows data to be accessed from any device with an internet. Software as a service is a software licensing and delivery model in which software is licensed on a subscription basis and is centrally hosted. It is sometimes referred to as "on-demand software", and was formerly referred to as "software plus services" by Microsoft 288 reimburse pay some compensations It's a right handed located hand drive ]]> 20201116 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Managing crises By the end of this session you will have studied https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Zgub872pGkVMo9WQHbtniGlXeO5skzQ63YQtjEzKU1A/edit?usp=sharing smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Market Leader 3rd edition Upper Intermediate market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg104-108_crisis_management_conditionals.pdf schedule 20201123 Google interview (review leadership principles) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 287 active textbook Lexical material: Handling crisis T / Cl Before a crisis we need to prepare a [contingency action | contingency plan] ✓ contingency plan = collocation pg 105 ex A vocab set for homework pg 105 ex B vocab pg 105 ex C vocab ]]> 286 wip grammar 285 to disclose = to give sb information about sth, especially sth that was previously secret contingency plan = plan devised for an outcome other than in the usual (expected) plan; often used for risk management when an exceptional risk that, though unlikely, would have catastrophic consequences liability = state of being legally obliged and responsible; obligation to pay money to another party damage limitation = minimising the negative effects of a crisis to issue ~ sth (to sb) = to make sth known formally to take legal action = act of using the legal system to settle a disagreement, etc containment = act of keeping sth under control so that it cannot spread in a harmful way recall (product ~) = request by the manufacturer of a defective product to return the product (as for replacement or repair) drill = way of learning sth by means of repeated exercises; practice of what to do in an emergency, for example if there is a fire 284 justify prove | demonstrate your skills We have an economical economic crisis If I were had been there I wouldn't have panicked It should be allocated for to a black rainy day I was responsible to build for building an outage strategy Take a legal action They are more demandable demanding ]]> 20201111 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Banning computer games By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Market Leader 3rd edition Upper Intermediate Case study - In Range market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg110-111_case_study_in_range_dealing_with_a_crisis.pdf Consider options for contents of future lessons: (probably a mix of all) 1) IELTS course book ✓ vocab (rather academic - less relevant to your needs) (grammar) → IELTS test in near future 2) General English course book ✓ grammar ✓ vocab → IELTS + life abroad 3) Business English course book ✓ vocab ✓ communication skills (negotiating, dealing with conflicts...) → work abroad 4) articles from the press ✓ vocab (some grammar) → work + life abroad schedule 20201123 Google interview (review leadership principles) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 283 active textbook T / Cl Do you agree some games may corrupt young people? (...) What are the positive aspects of such games? ✓ chill out after a stressful workday ✓ boost adrenalin ✓ chat with friends while playing on-line ✓ kill time between other activities (...) → can be actually quite a social & engaging activity 〆 can be addictive Is playing rugby really any better? (...) pg 111 reading Sample of reactions before the launch T / Cl Are these reactions excessive, arguable or justified & acceptable? (...) Would such reactions have any impact on sales? For how long: short term, or long term? (...) Should a computer games producer have a sense of social responsibility? (...) pg 110 listening market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_audio_cd03_25.ogg ✓ coverage in the press ✓ teaser campaign ✓ viral advertising set for homework pg 111 writing an article for a newspaper ]]> 282 active textbook 281 in range = near enough to be reached, seen or heard to desensitize /ˈdi:ˈsensɪtaɪz/ = to reduce or destroy the sensitiveness of fictitious = invented by sb rather than true; imaginary, not true mercenary /'mə:sə,neri:/ = soldier who will fight for any country or group that offers payment to deprave = to make sb morally bad rebellious = opposed to the government of a country; opposed to those in authority within an organization; unwilling to obey rules or accept normal standards of behaviour, dress, etc to invigorate = to make sb feel healthy and full of energy; to make a situation, an organization, etc. efficient and successful fat cat = (informal, disapproving) a person who earns, or who has, a lot of money (especially when compared to people who do not earn so much) buzz = strong feeling of pleasure, excitement or achievement repugnant ~ (to sb) /rɪˈpʌɡnənt/ = (formal) making you feel strong dislike or disgust to harness = to control and use the force or strength of sth to produce power or to achieve sth 280 overcame ignored the warning and ate the apple ... a way how can you can feel fill in additional slots ]]> 20201109 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Addressing challenges during behavioural interviews, Life in the UK By the end of this session you will have studied Writing task Prepare for Facebook interview #3 questions Tell me about a time when you had to go above and beyond the call of duty in order to get a job done. Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jcViF8_ySD10Qq3vuZQtN2stcREFfdP_7M1d8Sa6eg8/edit?usp=sharing schedule 20201102 behavioural interview (Facebook) 20201103 technical interview (Facebook) → how to deal with a crisis situation zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 279 active textbook 278 active textbook https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-for-dependants-of-uk-visa-applicants-tiers-1-2-4-5 T / Cl Life in the UK test For settlement or permanent residence, you will need to: ✓ pass the Life in the UK test AND ✓ produce acceptable evidence of speaking and listening skills in English at B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference. This is equivalent to ESOL Entry Level 3 (src: http://www.ingiltereforumu.com/Pdf/lifeintheuk1.pdf pg 17) Life in the United Kingdom - A guide for new residents 3rd edition ✓ read for gist each chapter → complete 'Check that you understand' section ✓ collect new vocab → create a word-list ✓ learn facts & figures → write your own questions & answers → practise with SRS (space repetition software) https://www.pdfdrive.com/life-in-the-united-kingdom-handbook-a-guide-for-new-residents-d177007909.html Life in the UK test - free edition 2013 ✓ practise on-line tests https://issuu.com/redsquirrelpublishing/docs/life_in_the_uk_test_free_edition_2013 UK Citizenship Test UK Citizenship Test comprises of 24 questions required to be answered. Minimum marks required to pass this test is 75%. The questions that are set based mainly on the Handbook “Life in the United Kingdom: A guide for new residents”. We recommend all the candidates, aspiring to be UK Citizens, to refer this Book religiously for writing the UK Citizenship Test. https://www.thelifeinuktest.co.uk/uk-citizenship-test.php ]]> 277 wip textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jcViF8_ySD10Qq3vuZQtN2stcREFfdP_7M1d8Sa6eg8/edit?usp=sharing Feedback ]]> 276 wip grammar 275 second wind = (informal) new energy that makes you able to continue with sth that had made you tired second breath = easier breathing that follows difficult breathing when one makes a severe physical effort, as in running or swimming 274 reach out contact me this Wednesday (reach me out) Performance increased in by 1.1 times For the first time At first | At the beginning speaking is more important ]]> 20201021 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Preparing for Facebook interview By the end of this session you will have studied Writing task Prepare for Facebook interview #3 questions Update the previous topic (focus on WHY you did not agree) Give me a specific example of a time when you had to conform to a policy with which you did not agree. Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jcViF8_ySD10Qq3vuZQtN2stcREFfdP_7M1d8Sa6eg8/edit?usp=sharing icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Writing task Prepare for Facebook interview #3 questions Title: Please discuss an important written document you were required to complete. Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jcViF8_ySD10Qq3vuZQtN2stcREFfdP_7M1d8Sa6eg8/edit?usp=sharing schedule 20201102 behavioural interview (Facebook) 20201103 technical interview (Facebook) → how to deal with a crisis situation zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 273 active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jcViF8_ySD10Qq3vuZQtN2stcREFfdP_7M1d8Sa6eg8/edit?usp=sharing Feedback T / Cl Facebook interview #3 questions Title: Please discuss an important written document you were required to complete. Title: Design doc Key concepts: conformance with templates, upstream research, communicativeness, cohesiveness, conciseness, time-proof, (advanced) literacy skills, plain English, TOC, due diligence https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jcViF8_ySD10Qq3vuZQtN2stcREFfdP_7M1d8Sa6eg8/edit?usp=sharing Feedback ]]> 272 wip grammar 271 conciseness = terseness and economy in writing and speaking achieved by expressing a great deal in just a few words nitty-gritty = realities or practical details of a matter; most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience 270 either both a system design and ... ]]> 20201019 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Preparing for Facebook interview By the end of this session you will have studied Writing task Prepare for Facebook interview #3 questions Title: Give me a specific example of a time when you had to conform to a policy with which you did not agree. Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jcViF8_ySD10Qq3vuZQtN2stcREFfdP_7M1d8Sa6eg8/edit?usp=sharing schedule 20201102 behavioural interview (Facebook) 20201103 technical interview (Facebook) → how to deal with a crisis situation zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 269 active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jcViF8_ySD10Qq3vuZQtN2stcREFfdP_7M1d8Sa6eg8/edit?usp=sharing Feedback ]]> 268 wip grammar 267 266 so as good as Google They are existing at available in Zurich The More stories the more chances of success we have They are really scare about scared of if they having to stop everything For the first time At first | At the beginning I was disagree disagreed ... the situation goes is (not) under the control The situation we ran the risk of being out of control ]]> 20201014 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Understanding differences in expected answers at interview questions By the end of this session you will have studied Writing task Prepare for Facebook interview #3 questions Tell me about a time when you had to use your presentation skills to influence someone's opinion. Title: Graph QL Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jcViF8_ySD10Qq3vuZQtN2stcREFfdP_7M1d8Sa6eg8/edit?usp=sharing schedule 20201102 behavioural interview 20201103 technical interview → how to deal with a crisis situation zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 265 active textbook https://www.google.com/about/philosophy.html Ten things we know to be true We first wrote these “10 things” when Google was just a few years old. From time to time we revisit this list to see if it still holds true. We hope it does—and you can hold us to that. 1. Focus on the user and all else will follow. Since the beginning, we’ve focused on providing the best user experience possible. Whether we’re designing a new Internet browser or a new tweak to the look of the homepage, we take great care to ensure that they will ultimately serve you, rather than our own internal goal or bottom line. Our homepage interface is clear and simple, and pages load instantly. Placement in search results is never sold to anyone, and advertising is not only clearly marked as such, it offers relevant content and is not distracting. And when we build new tools and applications, we believe they should work so well you don’t have to consider how they might have been designed differently. 2. It’s best to do one thing really, really well. We do search. With one of the world’s largest research groups focused exclusively on solving search problems, we know what we do well, and how we could do it better. Through continued iteration on difficult problems, we’ve been able to solve complex issues and provide continuous improvements to a service that already makes finding information a fast and seamless experience for millions of people. Our dedication to improving search helps us apply what we’ve learned to new products, like Gmail and Google Maps. Our hope is to bring the power of search to previously unexplored areas, and to help people access and use even more of the ever-expanding information in their lives. 3. Fast is better than slow. We know your time is valuable, so when you’re seeking an answer on the web you want it right away–and we aim to please. We may be the only people in the world who can say our goal is to have people leave our website as quickly as possible. By shaving excess bits and bytes from our pages and increasing the efficiency of our serving environment, we’ve broken our own speed records many times over, so that the average response time on a search result is a fraction of a second. We keep speed in mind with each new product we release, whether it’s a mobile application or Google Chrome, a browser designed to be fast enough for the modern web. And we continue to work on making it all go even faster. 4. Democracy on the web works. Google search works because it relies on the millions of individuals posting links on websites to help determine which other sites offer content of value. We assess the importance of every web page using more than 200 signals and a variety of techniques, including our patented PageRank™ algorithm, which analyzes which sites have been “voted” to be the best sources of information by other pages across the web. As the web gets bigger, this approach actually improves, as each new site is another point of information and another vote to be counted. In the same vein, we are active in open source software development, where innovation takes place through the collective effort of many programmers. 5. You don’t need to be at your desk to need an answer. The world is increasingly mobile: people want access to information wherever they are, whenever they need it. We’re pioneering new technologies and offering new solutions for mobile services that help people all over the globe to do any number of tasks on their phone, from checking email and calendar events to watching videos, not to mention the several different ways to access Google search on a phone. In addition, we’re hoping to fuel greater innovation for mobile users everywhere with Android, a free, open source mobile platform. Android brings the openness that shaped the Internet to the mobile world. Not only does Android benefit consumers, who have more choice and innovative new mobile experiences, but it opens up revenue opportunities for carriers, manufacturers and developers. 6. You can make money without doing evil. Google is a business. The revenue we generate is derived from offering search technology to companies and from the sale of advertising displayed on our site and on other sites across the web. Hundreds of thousands of advertisers worldwide use AdWords to promote their products; hundreds of thousands of publishers take advantage of our AdSense program to deliver ads relevant to their site content. To ensure that we’re ultimately serving all our users (whether they are advertisers or not), we have a set of guiding principles for our advertising programs and practices: We don’t allow ads to be displayed on our results pages unless they are relevant where they are shown. And we firmly believe that ads can provide useful information if, and only if, they are relevant to what you wish to find–so it’s possible that certain searches won’t lead to any ads at all. We believe that advertising can be effective without being flashy. We don’t accept pop–up advertising, which interferes with your ability to see the content you’ve requested. We’ve found that text ads that are relevant to the person reading them draw much higher clickthrough rates than ads appearing randomly. Any advertiser, whether small or large, can take advantage of this highly targeted medium. Advertising on Google is always clearly identified as a “Sponsored Link,” so it does not compromise the integrity of our search results. We never manipulate rankings to put our partners higher in our search results and no one can buy better PageRank. Our users trust our objectivity and no short-term gain could ever justify breaching that trust. 7. There’s always more information out there. Once we’d indexed more of the HTML pages on the Internet than any other search service, our engineers turned their attention to information that was not as readily accessible. Sometimes it was just a matter of integrating new databases into search, such as adding a phone number and address lookup and a business directory. Other efforts required a bit more creativity, like adding the ability to search news archives, patents, academic journals, billions of images and millions of books. And our researchers continue looking into ways to bring all the world’s information to people seeking answers. 8. The need for information crosses all borders. Our company was founded in California, but our mission is to facilitate access to information for the entire world, and in every language. To that end, we have offices in more than 60 countries, maintain more than 180 Internet domains, and serve more than half of our results to people living outside the United States. We offer Google’s search interface in more than 130 languages, offer people the ability to restrict results to content written in their own language, and aim to provide the rest of our applications and products in as many languages and accessible formats as possible. Using our translation tools, people can discover content written on the other side of the world in languages they don’t speak. With these tools and the help of volunteer translators, we have been able to greatly improve both the variety and quality of services we can offer in even the most far–flung corners of the globe. 9. You can be serious without a suit. Our founders built Google around the idea that work should be challenging, and the challenge should be fun. We believe that great, creative things are more likely to happen with the right company culture–and that doesn’t just mean lava lamps and rubber balls. There is an emphasis on team achievements and pride in individual accomplishments that contribute to our overall success. We put great stock in our employees–energetic, passionate people from diverse backgrounds with creative approaches to work, play and life. Our atmosphere may be casual, but as new ideas emerge in a café line, at a team meeting or at the gym, they are traded, tested and put into practice with dizzying speed–and they may be the launch pad for a new project destined for worldwide use. 10. Great just isn’t good enough. We see being great at something as a starting point, not an endpoint. We set ourselves goals we know we can’t reach yet, because we know that by stretching to meet them we can get further than we expected. Through innovation and iteration, we aim to take things that work well and improve upon them in unexpected ways. For example, when one of our engineers saw that search worked well for properly spelled words, he wondered about how it handled typos. That led him to create an intuitive and more helpful spell checker. Even if you don’t know exactly what you’re looking for, finding an answer on the web is our problem, not yours. We try to anticipate needs not yet articulated by our global audience, and meet them with products and services that set new standards. When we launched Gmail, it had more storage space than any email service available. In retrospect offering that seems obvious–but that’s because now we have new standards for email storage. Those are the kinds of changes we seek to make, and we’re always looking for new places where we can make a difference. Ultimately, our constant dissatisfaction with the way things are becomes the driving force behind everything we do. Methodology: Variety of leadership principle questions and answers Do not use the same story more than twice. Prepare 2-3 stories per each of the LPs. If you do use the same story, point it out explicitly. In that case, they, most probably, will ask you to provide another story. In the end, all interviewers will share what they've got with each other and if it appears that you've got just 1-3 interesting stories, then they may think that you haven't experienced enough yet. ]]> 264 active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jcViF8_ySD10Qq3vuZQtN2stcREFfdP_7M1d8Sa6eg8/edit?usp=sharing Feedback ]]> 263 wip textbook https://theinterviewguys.com/behavioral-interview-questions-and-answers-101/ draft https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AQCySqeiNBriBqtCO9R4kTEmwpeQ--dmykQS02qt96A/edit?usp=sharing ]]> 262 wip grammar 261 rapport = friendly relationship in which people understand each other very well 260 further ahead They can't be so as fast as Facebook The recruiter said told me that other locations are on a hiring freeze It was in the last year when... It's already mature, without kids' diseases teething issues ]]> equipped /i'kwipt/ recruiter /ri'kru:tə:/ 20201012 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Preparing for Facebook interview By the end of this session you will have studied Writing task Prepare for Facebook interview #3 questions Describe a situation in which you were able to use persuasion to successfully convince someone to see things your way. Describe a time when you were faced with a stressful situation that demonstrated your coping skills. Give me a specific example of a time when you used good judgment and logic in solving a problem. Give me an example of a time when you set a goal and were able to meet or achieve it. Tell me about a time when you had to use your presentation skills to influence someone's opinion. Give me a specific example of a time when you had to conform to a policy with which you did not agree. Please discuss an important written document you were required to complete. Tell me about a time when you had to go above and beyond the call of duty in order to get a job done. Tell me about a time when you had too many things to do and you were required to prioritize your tasks. Give me an example of a time when you had to make a split second decision. What is your typical way of dealing with conflict? Give me an example.  Tell me about a time you were able to successfully deal with another person even when that individual may not have personally liked you (or vice versa). Tell me about a difficult decision you've made in the last year. Give me an example of a time when something you tried to accomplish and failed. Give me an example of when you showed initiative and took the lead. Tell me about a recent situation in which you had to deal with a very upset customer or coworker. Give me an example of a time when you motivated others. Tell me about a time when you delegated a project effectively. Give me an example of a time when you used your fact-finding skills to solve a problem. Tell me about a time when you missed an obvious solution to a problem. Describe a time when you anticipated potential problems and developed preventive measures. Tell me about a time when you were forced to make an unpopular decision. Please tell me about a time you had to fire a friend. Describe a time when you set your sights too high (or too low). Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jcViF8_ySD10Qq3vuZQtN2stcREFfdP_7M1d8Sa6eg8/edit?usp=sharing schedule 20201102 behavioural interview 20201103 technical interview → how to deal with a crisis situation zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112]]> 259 active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d73sMoYXumzXUyuvPaEnbGP6SRu62xlnPUiMLfIjdYg/edit Case 11 title: Midnight bug sample questions: Describe a situation where you were facing a technical issue and your normal troubleshooting method wasn’t working. What did you do? Describe a time when you were faced with a stressful situation that demonstrated your coping skills. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d73sMoYXumzXUyuvPaEnbGP6SRu62xlnPUiMLfIjdYg/edit Case 7 title: Quality assurance trade-offs sample questions: What would you do if a teammate didn’t want to participate in an event that you organized? Give me a specific example of a time when you used good judgment and logic in solving a problem. (Tell me about a time when you had to use your presentation skills to influence someone's opinion.) Key concepts: resolving team conflicts https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d73sMoYXumzXUyuvPaEnbGP6SRu62xlnPUiMLfIjdYg/edit Case 3 title: Oscar ceremony broadcasting sample questions: Have you ever solved a really complex problem in at work? Illustrate the problem. How did you approach it? Give me an example of a time when you set a goal and were able to meet or achieve it. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d73sMoYXumzXUyuvPaEnbGP6SRu62xlnPUiMLfIjdYg/edit T / Cl Facebook interview #3 questions title: Graph QL sample questions: Tell me about a time when you had to use your presentation skills to influence someone's opinion. Key concepts: presentation skills https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jcViF8_ySD10Qq3vuZQtN2stcREFfdP_7M1d8Sa6eg8/edit?usp=sharing Feedback ]]> 258 wip grammar 257 to cope with = to deal successfully with sth difficult 256 for on preparation We allocated one hour for presentation to presenting new technologies I was presenting (delivering) some presentation ]]> 20201007 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Preparing for Facebook interview By the end of this session you will have studied Writing task Prepare for Facebook interview #3 questions How do you mentor junior developers? How do you build team spirit? Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jcViF8_ySD10Qq3vuZQtN2stcREFfdP_7M1d8Sa6eg8/edit?usp=sharing schedule 20201102 behavioural interview 20201103 technical interview → how to deal with a crisis situation zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 255 active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jcViF8_ySD10Qq3vuZQtN2stcREFfdP_7M1d8Sa6eg8/edit?usp=sharing Feedback ]]> 254 253 grammarly grammaticaly It's very often when there is common to see a disclaimer You haven't got to save money ... a place where I can energise myself recharge my batteries We worked went through possible scenarios ]]> affiliate /ə'fili:ət/ 20201005 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Preparing for Facebook interview By the end of this session you will have studied Writing task Prepare for Facebook interview #3 questions What would your previous boss & colleagues say about you? How do you mentor junior developers? How do you build team spirit? Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jcViF8_ySD10Qq3vuZQtN2stcREFfdP_7M1d8Sa6eg8/edit?usp=sharing schedule 20201102 behavioural interview 20201103 technical interview → how to deal with a crisis situation zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 252 active textbook Youtube samples of received pronunciation and regional disparities ✓ Paul McCartney ✓ Hugh Laurie ✓ Stephen Fry ]]> 251 active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jcViF8_ySD10Qq3vuZQtN2stcREFfdP_7M1d8Sa6eg8/edit?usp=sharing Feedback Methodology: Supporting opinions with facts ✓ support each statement about yourself with an example If I were my previous boss, I would say that... because... ]]> 250 to nip sth in the bud = to check at the outset; prevent at the start; block or destroy in the beginning 249 you yourself in the eyes of other people ... and compare with what do you think about yourself I will be 100% satisfied by 100% ]]> 20200930 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Preparing for behavioural interviews with the STAR method By the end of this session you will have studied Writing task Prepare for Facebook interview #3 questions What would your previous boss & colleagues say about you? How do you mentor junior developers? How do you build team spirit? Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jcViF8_ySD10Qq3vuZQtN2stcREFfdP_7M1d8Sa6eg8/edit?usp=sharing schedule beginning of November ✓ system design interview ✓ another round of behavioural questions interview (stress interview?) → how to deal with a crisis situation zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 248 active textbook https://www.facebook.com/careers/jobs/261824385172203/ Software Engineer, Infrastructure Responsibilities Lead complex technical efforts across many engineers Provide technical guidance and mentorship to peers Design core, backend software components Code using primarily C/C++, Java, PHP and Hack Interface with other teams to incorporate their innovations and vice versa Conduct design and code reviews Analyze and improve efficiency, scalability, and stability of various system resources Minimum Qualifications Demonstrated experience driving change within an organization and leading complex technical projects Programming experience in either C, C++, Java, C# or other relevant coding languages Experience building large-scale infrastructure applications or similar experience ]]> 247 active textbook THE STAR METHOD The STAR method is a structured manner of responding to a behavioral-based interview question by discussing the specific situation, task, action, and result of the situation you are describing. Situation: Describe the situation that you were in or the task that you needed to accomplish. You must describe a specific event or situation, not a generalized description of what you have done in the past. Be sure to give enough detail for the interviewer to understand. This situation can be from a previous job, from a volunteer experience, or any relevant event. Task: What goal were you working toward? Action: Describe the actions you took to address the situation with an appropriate amount of detail and keep the focus on YOU. What specific steps did you take and what was your particular contribution? Be careful that you don’t describe what the team or group did when talking about a project, but what you actually did. Use the word “I,” not “we” when describing actions. Result: Describe the outcome of your actions and don’t be shy about taking credit for your behavior. What happened? How did the event end? What did you accomplish? What did you learn? Make sure your answer contains multiple positive results. Make sure that you follow all parts of the STAR method. Be as specific as possible at all times, without rambling or including too much information. Oftentimes students have to be prompted to include their results, so try to include that without being asked. Also, eliminate any examples that do not paint you in a positive light. However, keep in mind that some examples that have a negative result (such as “lost the game”) can highlight your strengths in the face of adversity. SAMPLE STAR RESPONSE: Situation (S): Advertising revenue was falling off for my college newspaper, The Review, and large numbers of long-term advertisers were not renewing contracts. Task (T): My goal was to generate new ideas, materials and incentives that would result in at least a 15% increase in advertisers from the year before. Action (A): I designed a new promotional packet to go with the rate sheet and compared the benefits of The Review circulation with other ad media in the area. I also set-up a special training session for the account executives with a School of Business Administration professor who discussed competitive selling strategies. Result (R): We signed contracts with 15 former advertisers for daily ads and five for special supplements. We increased our new advertisers by 20 percent over the same period last year. HOW TO PREPARE FOR A BEHAVIORAL INTERVIEW Recall recent situations that show favorable behaviors or actions, especially involving course work, work experience, leadership, teamwork, initiative, planning, and customer service. Prepare short descriptions of each situation; be ready to give details if asked. Be sure each story has a beginning, middle, and an end, i.e., be ready to describe the situation, including the task at hand, your action, and the outcome or result. Be sure the outcome or result reflects positively on you (even if the result itself was not favorable). Be honest. Don't embellish or omit any part of the story. The interviewer will find out if your story is built on a weak foundation. Be specific. Don't generalize about several events; give a detailed accounting of one event. Vary your examples; don’t take them all from just one area of your life. SAMPLE BEHAVIORAL INTERVIEW QUESTIONS Practice using the STAR Method on these common behavioral interviewing questions: (...) see below ]]> 246 active textbook Methodology: Identifying overlapping topics and distinguishing fields of interest → Match the following topics with the fields of interest: greatest & weakest points of your career cross functional collaboration conflict resolution leadership mentoring upstream & downstream feedback Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Have you ever had to deal with negative upstream and/or downstream feedback? What is your biggest achievement? Would you like to make a long-lasting impact or be appreciated? What would your previous boss & colleagues say about you? How do you mentor junior developers? How do you build team spirit? Describe a situation in which you were able to use persuasion to successfully convince someone to see things your way. Describe a time when you were faced with a stressful situation that demonstrated your coping skills. Give me a specific example of a time when you used good judgment and logic in solving a problem. Give me an example of a time when you set a goal and were able to meet or achieve it. Tell me about a time when you had to use your presentation skills to influence someone's opinion. Give me a specific example of a time when you had to conform to a policy with which you did not agree. Please discuss an important written document you were required to complete. Tell me about a time when you had to go above and beyond the call of duty in order to get a job done. Tell me about a time when you had too many things to do and you were required to prioritize your tasks. Give me an example of a time when you had to make a split second decision. What is your typical way of dealing with conflict? Give me an example. Tell me about a time you were able to successfully deal with another person even when that individual may not have personally liked you (or vice versa). Tell me about a difficult decision you've made in the last year. Give me an example of a time when you tried to accomplish something and failed. Give me an example of when you showed initiative and took the lead. Tell me about a recent situation in which you had to deal with a very upset customer or co-worker. Give me an example of a time when you motivated others. Tell me about a time when you delegated a project effectively. Give me an example of a time when you used your fact-finding skills to solve a problem. Tell me about a time when you missed an obvious solution to a problem. Describe a time when you anticipated potential problems and developed preventive measures. Tell me about a time when you were forced to make an unpopular decision. Please tell me about a time you had to fire a friend. Describe a time when you set your sights too high (or too low). Methodology: Expressing key concepts with HR buzzwords → Add into the following chart key expressions which you will need to address each area of interest. e.g. team player → XFN collaboration
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]]> 245 active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jcViF8_ySD10Qq3vuZQtN2stcREFfdP_7M1d8Sa6eg8/edit?usp=sharing Feedback ]]> 244 grit = courage and determination that makes it possible for sb to continue doing sth difficult or unpleasant dev ops = developer operations, IT staff member in charge of sys admin, mostly hardware, who have the ambition to become software engineers but lack skills to script anything more advanced than backups and network configurations 243 for to communication It will be a life-changer life-changing decision Let's allocate one hour per week for to writing ]]> 20200928 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Managing upstream and downstream feedback By the end of this session you will have studied Writing task Prepare for Facebook interview #3 questions Have you ever had to deal with negative upstream and/or downstream feedback? What is your biggest achievement? Would you like to make a long-lasting impact or be appreciated? What would your previous boss & colleagues say about you? How do you mentor junior developers? How do you build team spirit? Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jcViF8_ySD10Qq3vuZQtN2stcREFfdP_7M1d8Sa6eg8/edit?usp=sharing schedule beginning of November ✓ system design interview ✓ another round of behavioural questions interview (stress interview?) → how to deal with a crisis situation zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 242 active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jcViF8_ySD10Qq3vuZQtN2stcREFfdP_7M1d8Sa6eg8/edit?usp=sharing Feedback
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]]> 241 stubbornness = attitude of being unyielding, unbending, inflexible resilience = ability of people or things to feel better quickly after sth unpleasant, such as shock, injury, etc 240 by for this reason (OR that's why he was fired He was not so as qualified as we'd expected at this level We spent several months for (on) trying to find somebody We'd like to make give you a chance for you He said you have already known knew that I'm that kind of person who is not good at communication ]]> 20200923 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Preparing for Facebook interview By the end of this session you will have studied Writing task Prepare for Facebook interview #3 questions Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Have you ever had to deal with negative upstream and/or downstream feedback? What is your biggest achievement? Would you like to make a long-lasting impact or be appreciated? What would your previous boss & colleagues say about you? How do you mentor junior developers? How do you build team spirit? Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jcViF8_ySD10Qq3vuZQtN2stcREFfdP_7M1d8Sa6eg8/edit?usp=sharing zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 239 active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jcViF8_ySD10Qq3vuZQtN2stcREFfdP_7M1d8Sa6eg8/edit?usp=sharing Feedback ]]> 238 237 for to some attacks ...to develop my career such so that I can be responsible for systems Efforts to learn English will turn up pay off by working in an international environment ... have a budget of be credited some amount of trust We can split by into 2 questions I have to think about to change changing my current employer The end of the probation period didn't turn out lead to | conclude into a permanent job It turned out to fire resulted in (the) firing (of) the employee on probation It turned out to fire that the employee on probation was fired ]]> mature /mə'tyur/ 20200921 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Facebook interviews #1-2-3 feedback By the end of this session you will have studied Speaking Prepare for Facebook interview questions ✓ practise the Kangaroo exercise on 2-3 case studies only ✓ prepare TOC with personalised headings to navigate notes during the interviews → consider using vim-markdown-wiki icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Writing task Give examples of junior software engineer mentorship as a tech lead at Yandex → draft 2-3 follow-up questions per case study Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d73sMoYXumzXUyuvPaEnbGP6SRu62xlnPUiMLfIjdYg/edit?usp=sharing Rescheduled from previous lesson - check if still relevant Top 25 Leadership Interview Questions (Example Answers Included) Prepare question 2 https://theinterviewguys.com/behavioral-interview-questions-and-answers-101/ icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Draft https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AQCySqeiNBriBqtCO9R4kTEmwpeQ--dmykQS02qt96A/edit?usp=sharing schedule 20200916 Facebook interview zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 236 active textbook 235 wip grammar 234 succinct = concise 233 talk speak without mistakes ... it was not clear what did they want wanted to hear I spent a lot of time for on telling stories He said told me try to think about... I tried to ask as much many questions as I can ... from the home After 1 year in the London If you manage to achieve get | obtain an offer Can you tell me about upward upstream feedback ]]> 20200914 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Dry-run interview questions, choosing support stories By the end of this session you will have studied Speaking Prepare for dry-run interview questions icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Writing task Give examples of junior software engineer mentorship as a tech lead at Yandex → draft 2-3 follow-up questions per case study Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d73sMoYXumzXUyuvPaEnbGP6SRu62xlnPUiMLfIjdYg/edit?usp=sharing Rescheduled from previous lesson - check if still relevant Top 25 Leadership Interview Questions (Example Answers Included) Prepare question 2 https://theinterviewguys.com/behavioral-interview-questions-and-answers-101/ icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Draft https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AQCySqeiNBriBqtCO9R4kTEmwpeQ--dmykQS02qt96A/edit?usp=sharing schedule 20200916 Facebook interview zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 232 active textbook 231 indifferent to = having or showing no interest in sb/sth to take sth with a grain | pinch of salt = to view something with scepticism or not to interpret something literally silver bullet = simple guaranteed solution for a difficult problem 230 were involved STAR methodology Some people are indifferent with to the technology I spent some meaningful time for (on) finding the story I spent some meaningful time for finding to find the story It's much more better to assign a new task for a person who has never had an experience with in this area Go to the hell ]]> 20200909 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Preparing for Facebook interview By the end of this session you will have studied Speaking Prepare for dry-run interview questions to be confirmed icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Writing task Give examples of junior software engineer mentorship as a tech lead at Yandex → practise star methodology ✓ situation ✓ task ✓ action ✓ result Case 14 Are you focused on goals rather than being rewarded? Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d73sMoYXumzXUyuvPaEnbGP6SRu62xlnPUiMLfIjdYg/edit?usp=sharing Rescheduled from previous lesson Top 25 Leadership Interview Questions (Example Answers Included) Prepare question 2 https://theinterviewguys.com/behavioral-interview-questions-and-answers-101/ icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Draft https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AQCySqeiNBriBqtCO9R4kTEmwpeQ--dmykQS02qt96A/edit?usp=sharing schedule 20200916 Facebook interview zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 229 active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d73sMoYXumzXUyuvPaEnbGP6SRu62xlnPUiMLfIjdYg/edit?usp=sharing Feedback ]]> 228 active textbook 227 whirlpool = place in a river or the sea where currents of water spin round very fast: (figurative) She felt she was being dragged into a whirlpool of emotion to think outside the box | out of the box = metaphor that means to think differently, unconventionally, or from a new perspective. This phrase often refers to novel or creative thinking unwavering = (formal) not changing or becoming weaker in any way 226 ourself ourselves ... These smart people will say tell you what to do ]]> newbie /ˈnjuːbi/ 20200907 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Giving examples of mentorship By the end of this session you will have studied Writing task Give examples of junior software engineer mentorship as a tech lead at Yandex → practise star methodology ✓ situation ✓ task ✓ action ✓ result Case 13 Would you rather have a lot of impact on people or being appreciated? Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d73sMoYXumzXUyuvPaEnbGP6SRu62xlnPUiMLfIjdYg/edit?usp=sharing Rescheduled from previous lesson smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English Grammar in Use - Intermediate by Murphy, Cambridge University Press Unit 14 past simple vs present perfect icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Complete the following exercises pg 26-29 key to exercise Check your answers with the key at the end of each file. english_grammar_in_use_intermediate_3rd_ed_murphy_cambridge_unit13-14_present_perfect_vs_past_simple_w_key.pdf Rescheduled from previous lesson Top 25 Leadership Interview Questions (Example Answers Included) Prepare question 2 https://theinterviewguys.com/behavioral-interview-questions-and-answers-101/ icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Draft https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AQCySqeiNBriBqtCO9R4kTEmwpeQ--dmykQS02qt96A/edit?usp=sharing schedule 20200916 Facebook interview zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 225 active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d73sMoYXumzXUyuvPaEnbGP6SRu62xlnPUiMLfIjdYg/edit?usp=sharing Feedback ]]> 224 wip grammar 223 feasibility study = study of the practicability of a proposed project; uncover the strengths and weaknesses of an existing business or proposed venture, opportunities and threats as presented by the environment, the resources required to carry through, and ultimately the prospects for success MVP = minimum viable product, version of a product with just enough features to satisfy early customers and provide feedback for future product development 222 received developed some bad grammar habit ... making sth new from the scratch ... when people make apologises /ə'pɔlə,dʒaizəz/ apologies /ə'pɔlədʒi:z/ It's fun funny , managers said told me ]]> 20200903 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Giving examples of mentorship By the end of this session you will have studied Writing task Give examples of junior software engineer mentorship as a tech lead at Yandex → practise star methodology ✓ situation ✓ task ✓ action ✓ result Case 11 Describe a situation where you were facing a technical issue and your normal troubleshooting method wasn’t working. What did you do? Case 12 How would you react if your team received negative feedback about a part of the project that was entirely assigned to you? Case 13 Would you rather have a lot of impact on people or being appreciated? Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d73sMoYXumzXUyuvPaEnbGP6SRu62xlnPUiMLfIjdYg/edit?usp=sharing smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English Grammar in Use - Intermediate by Murphy, Cambridge University Press Unit 14 past simple vs present perfect icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Complete the following exercises pg 26-29 key to exercise Check your answers with the key at the end of each file. english_grammar_in_use_intermediate_3rd_ed_murphy_cambridge_unit13-14_present_perfect_vs_past_simple_w_key.pdf Rescheduled from previous lesson Top 25 Leadership Interview Questions (Example Answers Included) Prepare question 2 https://theinterviewguys.com/behavioral-interview-questions-and-answers-101/ icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Draft https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AQCySqeiNBriBqtCO9R4kTEmwpeQ--dmykQS02qt96A/edit?usp=sharing schedule 20200916 Facebook interview zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 221 active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d73sMoYXumzXUyuvPaEnbGP6SRu62xlnPUiMLfIjdYg/edit?usp=sharing Feedback ✓ Choose a simple example to explain the technical issue ]]> 220 to soldier on = to continue with what you are doing or trying to achieve, especially when this is difficult or unpleasant in due time = at the appropriate time to bury your head in the sand = to refuse to think about unpleasant facts, although they will have an influence on your situation to keep a low profile = to avoid attracting attention to yourself to confess (to sth / to doing sth) = to admit, especially formally or to the police, that you have done sth wrong or illegal to lay / put the blame for sth on sb = to think or say that sb/sth is responsible for sth bad 219 for at all members I didn't spend enough time for on quality assurance ]]> 20200902 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Answering leadership interview questions By the end of this session you will have studied Writing task Give examples of junior software engineer mentorship as a tech lead at Yandex → practise star methodology ✓ situation ✓ task ✓ action ✓ result Case 9 How do you move forward when stakeholders want to go in one direction, but you don’t think that’s the right way to do it?  Case 10 Tell me about a time you dealt with frustration/when something didn’t go as planned. Case 11 Describe a situation where you were facing a technical issue and your normal troubleshooting method wasn’t working. What did you do? Case 12 How would you react if your team received negative feedback about a part of the project that was entirely assigned to you? Case 13 Would you rather have a lot of impact on people or being appreciated? Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d73sMoYXumzXUyuvPaEnbGP6SRu62xlnPUiMLfIjdYg/edit?usp=sharing Rescheduled from previous lesson Top 25 Leadership Interview Questions (Example Answers Included) Prepare question 2 https://theinterviewguys.com/behavioral-interview-questions-and-answers-101/ icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Draft https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AQCySqeiNBriBqtCO9R4kTEmwpeQ--dmykQS02qt96A/edit?usp=sharing schedule 20200916 Facebook interview zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 218 active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d73sMoYXumzXUyuvPaEnbGP6SRu62xlnPUiMLfIjdYg/edit?usp=sharing Feedback ]]> 217 active textbook https://theinterviewguys.com/behavioral-interview-questions-and-answers-101/ draft https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AQCySqeiNBriBqtCO9R4kTEmwpeQ--dmykQS02qt96A/edit?usp=sharing ]]> 216 active textbook 215 wip grammar 214 viable = that can be done; that will be successful to urge = to advise or try hard to persuade sb to do sth; to make a person or an animal move more quickly and/or in a particular direction, especially by pushing or forcing them to advocate = (formal) to support sth publicly; to recommend upgradability = (uncountable) (computing, of electronic equipment) capability of being improved in functionality by the addition or replacement of components non-compete agreement = contract between an employee and an employer in which the employee agrees not to enter into competition with the employer during or after employment. These legal contracts prevent employees from entering into markets or professions considered to be in direct competition with the employer. non-compete clause = in contract law, a non-compete clause (often NCC), or covenant not to compete (CNC), is a clause under which one party (usually an employee) agrees not to enter into or start a similar profession or trade in competition against another party (usually the employer). Some courts refer to these as "restrictive covenants" to dispel = to make sth, especially a feeling or belief, go away or disappear rumour = piece of information, or a story, that people talk about, but that may not be true gossip = (disapproving) informal talk or stories about other people's private lives, that may be unkind or not true tittle-tattle = (informal, disapproving) unimportant talk, usually not true, about other people and their lives; gossip hearsay = things that you have heard from another person but do not (definitely) know to be true to breach = not to keep to an agreement or not keep a promise 213 were had been working for | on for a long time was cancelled Maybe after this coronavirus will be is eliminated (over | ended) , people will not want to... What percent are capable of to be being | can be called (OR may be considered) a stakeholder I was absolutely disagreed with stakeholders There is a mechanism which is responsible to for the engine For the first time (OR At first) it's difficult to explain ]]> 20200831 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Giving examples of mentorship By the end of this session you will have studied Writing task Give examples of junior software engineer mentorship as a tech lead at Yandex → practise star methodology ✓ situation ✓ task ✓ action ✓ result Case 7 (Focus on resolving team conflicts) What would you do if a teammate didn't want to participate in an event that you organized? Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d73sMoYXumzXUyuvPaEnbGP6SRu62xlnPUiMLfIjdYg/edit?usp=sharing Rescheduled from previous lesson Top 25 Leadership Interview Questions (Example Answers Included) Prepare question 2 https://theinterviewguys.com/behavioral-interview-questions-and-answers-101/ icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Draft https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AQCySqeiNBriBqtCO9R4kTEmwpeQ--dmykQS02qt96A/edit?usp=sharing schedule 20200916 Facebook interview zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 212 active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d73sMoYXumzXUyuvPaEnbGP6SRu62xlnPUiMLfIjdYg/edit?usp=sharing Feedback 〆 don't give too many arguments to convince you were right ✓ focus on actions you took to convince e.g. estimate costs of both solutions in a table e.g. prove in a pie chart estimated share of users in the near future... ]]> 211 hackathon | hack day | hackfest | codefest | a portmanteau of hacking marathon = design sprint-like event; often, in which computer programmers and others involved in software development, including graphic designers, interface designers, project managers, domain experts, and others collaborate intensively on software projects. The goal of a hackathon is to create functioning software or hardware by the end of the event well founded = having good reasons or evidence to cause or support it; opp. ill founded fruitful = producing many useful results to dissuade ~ sb (from sth / from doing sth) = to persuade sb not to do sth to nip in the bud = to cut off at the very commencement of growth; to kill in the incipient stage 210 made gave some advices pieces of advice about these new technologies Software engineers are addicted with to ... If we didn't do hadn't done that maybe we were not would not be so successful in other meetings OK, you can just make ask for | request | get | have a refund One round is dedicated for to behavioural questions It is possible this question will be asked twicely twice He proposed to build sth in the house It should be able to be re-used reusable Maybe we should stress this moment point ]]> 20200826 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Giving examples of mentorship By the end of this session you will have studied Writing task Give examples of junior software engineer mentorship as a tech lead at Yandex → practise star methodology ✓ situation ✓ task ✓ action ✓ result Case 5 Let's suppose you are joined a group of senior members on a project? how do you work with them? Tell me about one of your goals that you set for yourself and why? Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d73sMoYXumzXUyuvPaEnbGP6SRu62xlnPUiMLfIjdYg/edit?usp=sharing Rescheduled from previous lesson Top 25 Leadership Interview Questions (Example Answers Included) Prepare question 2 https://theinterviewguys.com/behavioral-interview-questions-and-answers-101/ icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Draft https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AQCySqeiNBriBqtCO9R4kTEmwpeQ--dmykQS02qt96A/edit?usp=sharing schedule 20200916 Facebook interview zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 209 active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d73sMoYXumzXUyuvPaEnbGP6SRu62xlnPUiMLfIjdYg/edit?usp=sharing Feedback ]]> 208 diffident (about sth) = not having much confidence in yourself; not wanting to talk about yourself; shy sheepish = looking or feeling embarrassed because you have done sth silly or wrong; shy 207 it down it in a report It was very fun funny It was very much fun I tried to mix combine my full time job with my last year at university Google is kept up to ahead of Facebook by roughly 8 years There are not so many moments things to enhance We spend a lot of time for on testing software by ourselves ]]> assume /ə'su:m/ pressure /'preʃə:/ 20200824 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Giving examples of mentorship By the end of this session you will have studied https://theinterviewguys.com/behavioral-interview-questions-and-answers-101/ icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Draft https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AQCySqeiNBriBqtCO9R4kTEmwpeQ--dmykQS02qt96A/edit?usp=sharing Rescheduled from previous lesson icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Writing task Give examples of junior software engineer mentorship as a tech lead at Yandex → practise star methodology ✓ situation ✓ task ✓ action ✓ result Case 3: Have you ever solved a really complex problem in at work? illustrate the problem. How did you approach it? Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d73sMoYXumzXUyuvPaEnbGP6SRu62xlnPUiMLfIjdYg/edit?usp=sharing schedule 20200916 Facebook interview zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 206 active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d73sMoYXumzXUyuvPaEnbGP6SRu62xlnPUiMLfIjdYg/edit?usp=sharing Feedback ]]> 205 catch-up video = most TV providers offer their own form of catch-up TV through set-top boxes and apps. Catch-up programmes are usually available for a much shorter amount of time through set-top boxes, typically just seven days Widevine = proprietary digital rights management (DRM) technology provider used by Google Chrome and Firefox web browsers (and some of its derivates), Android MediaDRM, Android TV, and other consumer electronics devices to work your fingers to the bone = to work extremely hard, especially for a long time back of the envelope calculation = informal mathematical computation, often performed on a scrap of paper, such as an envelope. A back-of-the-envelope calculation uses estimated or rounded numbers to develop a ballpark figure quickly duct tape = wide silvery adhesive tape intended to seal joints in sheet metal duct work but having many other uses, is often confused with gaffer tape (which is designed to be non-reflective and cleanly removed, unlike duct tape) duct tape solution = temporary fixes that mitigate the underlying problems but don't solve them ad-hoc = Latin phrase meaning literally "to this". In English, it generally signifies a solution designed for a specific problem or task, non-generalizable, and not intended to be able to be adapted to other purposes to rig something (up) = to make or to build sth quickly, using whatever materials are available made in a garage = to do something with little effort, not completely done, poorly done, little or no effort is used in the job/activity home-made, homebrewed = made or produced in the home or by yourself 204 not be on the other same page ... when people hit score a goal ]]> alert /ə'lə:t/ 20200819 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Answering leadership interview questions By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Prepare the following: ✓ Discuss anything that’s on your resume, including current projects and details. ✓ Provide specific examples about what you did and the resulting impact. ✓ Critique yourself and share what you learned from a past situation. ✓ Discuss why you’d like to make a change. Pay special attention to FB leadership principles ✓ Move Fast ✓ Be Bold ✓ Be Open ✓ Build Social Value V-Team -- an example of XFN collaboration at Yandex. F <-> T, Set (F) ~ Set (T) => Product, where F -- function, T -- team.  Rescheduled from previous lesson icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Writing task Give examples of junior software engineer mentorship as a tech lead at Yandex → practise star methodology ✓ situation ✓ task ✓ action ✓ result Case 3: Have you ever solved a really complex problem in at work? illustrate the problem. How did you approach it? Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d73sMoYXumzXUyuvPaEnbGP6SRu62xlnPUiMLfIjdYg/edit?usp=sharing zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 203 active textbook https://theinterviewguys.com/leadership-interview-questions/ 5 main categories: ✓ Teamwork Oriented ✓ Problem Solving ✓ Initiative/Leadership ✓ Interpersonal Skills ✓ Challenge/Stress/Pressure T / Cl Top 25 Leadership Interview Questions (Example Answers Included) https://theinterviewguys.com/behavioral-interview-questions-and-answers-101/ Draft https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AQCySqeiNBriBqtCO9R4kTEmwpeQ--dmykQS02qt96A/edit?usp=sharing Methodology: Answering questions about leadership ✓ explain your leading skills in a crisis situation ✓ demonstrate your spirit of initiative ✓ emphasise how your team supported you (perhaps as a natural, implicit leader) T / Cl Feedback 〆 avoid anonymous answers w/ buzzwords (aka bullshit bingo) e.g. Ultimately, the project was a success, finishing on time and with all deliverables meeting or exceeding expectations → use business collocations w/ detailed examples e.g. Ultimately, the project was a success because we became the market leader, finishing on time despite the crisis and financial setbacks and with all 12 deliverables listed in the contract meeting or exceeding expectations, namely regarding the scalability of our solution ]]> 202 under one's wing = under the care or protection of to divvy up = (informal) to divide sth, especially money into two or more parts 201 with into small teams I was informal the implicit team lead I broke down this task by into atomic straightforward, unambiguous tasks ones ]]> 20200817 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Finding examples of XCC (cross, common communication) in your CV By the end of this session you will have studied CV Find examples of XCC (cross, common communication) in your CV. → prepare to describe situations → practise STAR methodology → rehearse (role-play) interview Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b9WTgleoUq4QE2_3Adef1SgXZ2oCnbLYclwhdqN9bzw/edit?usp=sharing Rescheduled from previous lesson icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Writing task Give examples of junior software engineer mentorship as a tech lead at Yandex → practise star methodology ✓ situation ✓ task ✓ action ✓ result Case 3: Have you ever solved a really complex problem in at work? illustrate the problem. How did you approach it? Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d73sMoYXumzXUyuvPaEnbGP6SRu62xlnPUiMLfIjdYg/edit?usp=sharing zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 200 active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B6GTgBQLxabFKyO0pqvNbgLqwOt1Iuakxz0eIsxr0jI/edit# → prepare to describe situations → practise STAR methodology → rehearse (role-play) interview https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b9WTgleoUq4QE2_3Adef1SgXZ2oCnbLYclwhdqN9bzw/edit?usp=sharing Feedback T / Cl How did the multifaceted expertise of different team members help avoid groupthink in young, start-up companies, such as in your first job? (...) Have you got any experience in working in a self-directed team? What role did you play? (...) What experience have you got in cross functional communication in the same team? ✓ virtual teams (...) What new challenges did you encounter in cross functional communication within your own organisation? 〆 different technologies (...) How did you negotiate and improve cross functional communication with outsourced companies? 〆 different company cultures 〆 several time zones ✓ work around the clock - 24/7 → shortened deadlines ⇒ eventually took over the smaller, outsourced company (...) ]]> 199 wip grammar 198 multifaceted = having many different aspects to be considered groupthink = first used in 1972 by social psychologist Irving L. Janis that refers to a psychological phenomenon in which people strive for consensus within a group. In many cases, people will set aside their own personal beliefs or adopt the opinion of the rest of the group. Occurs in groups when individual thinking or individual creativity is lost or subverted to stay within the comfort zone of the consensus view to swot up on = (BrE, informal) to study a particular subject very hard, especially in order to prepare for an exam OTT = over-the-top (OTT) media service is a streaming media service offered directly to viewers via the Internet. OTT bypasses cable, broadcast, and satellite television platforms, the companies that traditionally act as a controller or distributor of such content outstaffing = type of remote employments when a hired person carries out all the job duties for a company (client) being officially employed by another company (outsourcing agency). The latter one acts as an employer, thus is responsible for wages, bonuses, equipment granted to a worker, while a client company provides a worker with tasks and assignments; outsourcing refers to the whole project support, while outstaffing provides hiring and maintenance of individuals 197 highly loaded high load service (thousands of requests per second), which has was integrated into Yandex Search I spent at least one hour for on just diving in searching about | digging this topic When it started it was 50 developers under the hood swoting up (on game development) And yes and no It just became another one team They were catched caught as crawlers We met reached some consensus with our team ]]> 20200812 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Writing for IELTS By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Writing Topics for IELTS Examination (http://www.aippg.net/forum) ielts_writing_topics.pdf icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Writing task https://docs.google.com/document/d/15wfFcCYoPisQ4mdFAoqMb9q3OjHUQ7kNCW8DKDO6PPs/edit?usp=sharing Rescheduled from previous lesson icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Writing task Give examples of junior software engineer mentorship as a tech lead at Yandex → practise star methodology ✓ situation ✓ task ✓ action ✓ result Case 3: Have you ever solved a really complex problem in at work? illustrate the problem. How did you approach it? Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d73sMoYXumzXUyuvPaEnbGP6SRu62xlnPUiMLfIjdYg/edit?usp=sharing zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> Writing Topics for IELTS Examination (http://www.aippg.net/forum) 196 active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/15wfFcCYoPisQ4mdFAoqMb9q3OjHUQ7kNCW8DKDO6PPs/edit?usp=sharing June 1 2002 Soon people who cannot work with computers will be disadvantaged. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this idea? ]]> 195 wip grammar 194 computer literate = able to use a computer any-key engineer = engineer who is only able to press a key when asked but not understanding why data-driven = making strategic decisions based on data analysis and interpretation. A data-driven approach enables companies to examine and organise their data with the goal of better serving their customers and consumers remote employee = someone who is employed by a company, but works outside of a traditional office environment. This could mean working from a local co-working space, from home, at a coffee shop, or in a city across the world alongside = together with or at the same time as sth/sb brick and mortar = traditional street-side business that offers products and services to its customers face-to-face in an office or store that the business owns or rents. The local grocery store and the corner bank are examples of brick-and-mortar companies 193 bring come | get back to our original topic Most people will go to the on-line It (ability to build your own web-site) will be extremely demandable required | expected ]]> 20200810 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Giving examples of mentorship By the end of this session you will have studied Writing task Give examples of junior software engineer mentorship as a tech lead at Yandex → practise star methodology ✓ situation ✓ task ✓ action ✓ result → read examples from https://www.thebalancecareers.com/what-is-the-star-interview-response-technique-2061629 → practise 'used to - be used to' e.g. I used to be a developer → use present perfect continuous e.g. I have been learning xyz since... → use 3rd conditionals e.g. In retrospect, if I had known about this earlier I would have chosen another solution → practise 'have sth done' e.g. We will have a bug tracker queue configured (...) Write at least 250 words. No time limit Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d73sMoYXumzXUyuvPaEnbGP6SRu62xlnPUiMLfIjdYg/edit?usp=sharing zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 192 active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d73sMoYXumzXUyuvPaEnbGP6SRu62xlnPUiMLfIjdYg/edit?usp=sharing Feedback 〆 avoid colloquial language in an academic essay e.g. the bus factor → situation beyond control, act of God 〆 avoid informal language in a neutral / formal essay e.g. one of these guys → one of them | one of these people ✓ use consistent register ✓ use present perfect for events connecting the past and the present ✓ use past simple for describing a past experience estimated mark: IELTS 5.3 ]]> 191 bus factor = measurement of the risk resulting from information and capabilities not being shared among team members, derived from the phrase "in case they get hit by a bus." It is also known as the bread truck scenario, lottery factor, truck factor, bus/truck number, or lorry factor Kanban = lean method to manage and improve work across human systems. This approach aims to manage work by balancing demands with available capacity, and by improving the handling of system-level bottlenecks; Like Scrum, Kanban is a process designed to help teams work together more effectively all things considered = after taking everything into consideration your opinion has changed and believe that... SSOT = in information systems design and theory, single source of truth (SSOT) is the practice of structuring information models and associated data schema such that every data element is mastered (or edited) in only one place. Any possible linkages to this data element (possibly in other areas of the relational schema or even in distant federated databases) are by reference only. Because all other locations of the data just refer back to the primary "source of truth" location, updates to the data element in the primary location propagate to the entire system without the possibility of a duplicate value somewhere being forgotten SME = subject-matter expert is a person who is an authority in a particular area or topic. The term is used when developing materials about a topic (a book, an examination, a manual, etc.), and expertise on the topic is needed by the personnel developing the material coveted = greatly desired 190 these those guys [informal register] people | one of them ... lack of experience with in / of distributed systems ... places which had to be changed regarding for the task From the one point of view From On the one point of view hand ...by distributing new tasks evenly across among team members So, all things considered to put it in a nutshell , we were able to resolve the issue ]]> 20200805 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Avoiding blaming people directly By the end of this session you will have studied Writing task Give examples of junior software engineer mentorship as a tech lead at Yandex → practise star methodology ✓ situation ✓ task ✓ action ✓ result → read examples from https://www.thebalancecareers.com/what-is-the-star-interview-response-technique-2061629 → practise 'used to - be used to' e.g. I used to be a developer → use present perfect continuous e.g. I have been learning xyz since... → use 3rd conditionals e.g. In retrospect, if I had known about this earlier I would have chosen another solution (...) Write at least 250 words. No time limit Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d73sMoYXumzXUyuvPaEnbGP6SRu62xlnPUiMLfIjdYg/edit?usp=sharing zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 189 active textbook ]]> 188 active textbook pg 41 ex 3 have something done T / Cl What is time consuming but cheap to have done? ✓ changing a flat tyre (...) What is relatively easy but expensive to have done? ✓ repainting (...) → I will have the flat tyre of the forklift repaired ]]> 187 active textbook the_business_mac_millan_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_50.ogg T / Cl How can you avoid blaming people directly? ✓ use the passive form pg 41 ex 5 passive pg 41 ex 6 grammar pg 41 ex 7 8 role play pg 115 internal auditor ✓ practise being polite ✓ use passive & modals forms pg 117 night shift supervisor ✓ suggest what should be done ✓ use modals forms ]]> 186 to mend = to repair forklift = small industrial vehicle with a power operated forked platform in front that can be inserted under loads to lift and move them skip = large open container for putting old bricks, rubbish/garbage, etc. in. The skip is then loaded on a lorry/truck and taken away stacking = placing in a vertical arrangement so that each item in a pile is resting on top of another item in the pile rack = piece of equipment, usually made of metal or wooden bars, that is used for holding things or for hanging things on pallet = heavy wooden or metal base that can be used for moving or storing goods 185 for by 2 days It will be is checked at the moment I have to clarify this moment isue with our security guards It will be dedicated for to VIP vehicles ]]> 20200804 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Analysing quality By the end of this session you will have studied Writing task Give examples of junior software engineer mentorship as a tech lead at Yandex → practise star methodology ✓ situation ✓ task ✓ action ✓ result → read examples from https://www.thebalancecareers.com/what-is-the-star-interview-response-technique-2061629 → practise 'used to - be used to' e.g. I used to be a developer → use present perfect continuous e.g. I have been learning xyz since... → use 3rd conditionals e.g. In retrospect, if I had known about this earlier I would have chosen another solution (...) Write at least 250 words. No time limit Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d73sMoYXumzXUyuvPaEnbGP6SRu62xlnPUiMLfIjdYg/edit?usp=sharing Rescheduled from previous lesson smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. The Business 2.0 Upper Intermediate Unit 3 Quality the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_students_book_pg36-47_unit3_quality.pdf The Business 2.0 Upper Intermediate pg 39 ex 7 8 collocations zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 184 active textbook T / Cl Why are statutory requirements in the RF often higher than elsewhere? ✓ legacy of the USSR 〆 form of protectionism How often do poor industry standards result in design defaults? (...) Are measurable objectives always compatible with best practice? 〆 technical specifications to be satisfied are too demanding What quality assurance will satisfy customer expectations in Russia? ✓ not made in Russia!? Is best practice rather than profit margins on the agenda of Russian manufacturing plants? 〆 probably not yet set for homework - to be confirmed pg 39 ex 9 10 presentation & discussion T / Cl Where do you have your office during quarantine at home? in the kitchen? (...) What should the kitchen of the 21st century look like? Which white goods will be present? (...) video Clever Kitchen - interior designing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSNI8w1orxk Watch the video. Would you buy such a design? Why / Why not? → describe its features ✓ practise new adjectives from pg 39 ex 5 vocab ]]> 183 20190919-1744 The passive active grammar 182 active textbook ]]> 181 20200404-1056 Have something done active grammar 180 active textbook pg 41 ex 3 have something done Feedback ]]> 179 wip textbook ielts_speaking_topics_from_aippg.pdf Methodology: XXX ]]> 178 statutory /ˈstætjutərɪ/ = fixed by law; that must be done by law compulsory = obligatory design fault = flaw in a product which is due to it being poorly designed technical specifications = precise guidelines which establish how the product should be built industry standards = accepted norm in a particular field of business to impose = to force sb/sth to have to deal with sth that is difficult or unpleasant quality assurance = system put in place to ensure that quality targets are met to enumerate = to name things on a list one by one 177 made Chinese -made cars It's completely absolutely impossible (You are very unlikely) to meet this problem You run tests at on your own computer In addition too There is also I want the car to be fixed (repaired) ]]> the Maldives /'mɔ:l,daivz/ 20200803 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Describing quality & standards By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. The Business 2.0 Upper Intermediate Unit 3 Quality the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_students_book_pg36-47_unit3_quality.pdf The Business 2.0 Upper Intermediate pg 39 ex 7 8 collocations zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 176 active textbook https://www.thebalancecareers.com/what-is-the-star-interview-response-technique-2061629 ]]> 175 wip grammar 174 173 for (on) listening to my favourite podcasts You felt you already knew what does it mean means I understand roughly almost 100% They have decided to strict strengthen rules ]]> coding /'kəudiŋ/ recording /rɪˈkɔ:dɪŋ/ 20200709 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Choosing quality By the end of this session you will have studied Quality is in the eye of the stakeholder zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 172 active textbook discuss using the following expressions - white goods - planned / built-in obsolescence - labour time - spare parts - fashion - frequent upgrade - recycling - taken-for-granted quality - enchanting quality - depreciation of assets implemented by B2B T / Cl What is your definition of quality? (...) pg 38 ex 1 discussion Quality is in the eye of the stakeholder ]]> 171 active textbook the_business_mac_millan_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_47.ogg the_business_mac_millan_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_48.ogg the_business_mac_millan_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_49.ogg pg 38 ex 4 word building Lexical material: Adjectives describing quality positively & negatively pg 39 ex 5 speaking ]]> 170 wip grammar 169 beholder = person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses; observer substandard = of less than the required or normal quality or size; inferior exacting = needing or demanding a lot of effort and care about details shoddy = designed to deceive or mislead either deliberately or inadvertently heavy-duty = made for long or hard use; very strong flimsy = thin strong lightweight translucent paper used especially for making carbon copies, lacking solidity or strength, not convincing to splash out = (informal) to spend a lot of money on sth compliance (in - with) = practice of obeying rules or requests made by people in authority disposable = item that can be disposed of after it has been used tough = strong enough to deal successfully with difficult conditions or situations 168 on to | onto another provider ... quality software with the next following traits Exactly at the same time it should be scalable ]]> 20200708 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 2 active Choosing quality By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. The Business 2.0 Upper Intermediate pg 36 ex 3 scan reading pg 37 Two kinds of quality the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_students_book_pg36-39_quality_vs_planned_obsolescence.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> The Business Upper Intermediate 2.0 B2 167 active textbook pg 36 ex 3 reading pg 37 Two kinds of quality T / Cl Are Russian products closing the gap with Western ones in terms of quality? 〆 only warfare and nuclear installations Can you afford quality for quality's sake? 〆 probably not = doesn't actually add real value What are the two kinds of quality mentioned? ✓ taken for granted quality = should be a standard in today's competing markets ✓ enchanting quality = calls for innovation (e.g. IPhones) pg 36 ex 4 5 reading for detail pg 36 ex 6 7 listening the_business_mac_millan_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_46.ogg T / Cl Do you think long-lasting goods are more eco-friendly? (...) Do you believe consumers really want planned obsolescence? ✓ easier to recycle 〆 some consumers don't want to upgrade so often ✓ some consumers don't want to keep things too long because they may not be fashionable any more (...) ]]> 166 durability = ability to last long by resisting to stress or force white goods = domestic appliance, is usually defined as a large machine which accomplishes some routine housekeeping task, which includes purposes such as cooking, or food preservation built-in / planned obsolescence = commercial strategy to decide of built quality and when goods could become old-fashioned; falling into disuse or becoming out of date fracture = fact of sth breaking, especially a bone heading = title printed at the top of a page or at the beginning of a section of a book superficial = not studying or looking at sth thoroughly; seeing only what is obvious sake (for the - of sth) = because of the interest or value sth has, not because of the advantages it may bring enchanting = capturing interest as if by a spell spell = words that are thought to have magic power or to make a piece of magic work elusive = difficult to find, define, catch, or achieve craze = an interest followed with exaggerated zeal, sth which becomes suddenly very popular to take for granted = to accept without verification or proof; to suppose or understand to be true lean = of organizations, etc.) strong and efficient because the number of employees has been reduced; (of meat) with little fat trap = a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned fads = any form of behaviour that develops among a large population and is collectively followed with enthusiasm for some period, generally as a result of the behaviour's being perceived as novel in some way; things which are fashionable for a short time sour = unpleasant, unsuccessful, having a stale taste marvel = wonderful and surprising person or thing amid = in the middle of or during sth, especially sth that causes excitement or fear to rumble = to make a long deep sound or series of sounds 165 dated date Many people are very demand for demanding in terms of design It is extremely benefitally beneficial | profitable for manufacturers They try to shorten the time of life span of the product ]]> 20200707 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Managing differences in work culture By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. The Business 2.0 Upper Intermediate 4.6 Case study Trident Overseas the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_students_book_pg58-9_case_study_trident_overseas_differences_in_cultures.pdf schedule 20200713-20200731 Duncan's holiday break zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> The Business 2.0 B2 164 active textbook pg 58 ex 2 reading pg 59 ex 3 organisational chart pg 59 ex 4 5 listening the_business_mac_millan_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_62.ogg the_business_mac_millan_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_63.ogg the_business_mac_millan_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_64.ogg T / Cl What do you learn from this cross examination? 〆 you can't fire Mr Mbugua (because he's the nephew of Mr Wambugu, owner of the station) pg 59 ex 6 solutions ✓ help Mrs Mohamed by providing an assistant ✓ appoint a temporary consultant / trainer ✓ improve customer service by educating forecourt staff & their dealers pg 59 ex 7 8 listening the_business_mac_millan_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_65.ogg Strategy Wambugu ✓ as a dealer, owns his service station 〆 doesn't approve Trident interfering with Kenyan management practices 〆 is not likely to work any better with competitors anyway John Thorpe ✓ needs to handle Wambugu with kid gloves ✓ attempts to save business relationship 〆 won't be able to change Wambugu's practices Conclusion ✓ at worst, should consider buying Wambugu's business & clientele ✓ could appoint Mrs Mohamed as a district manager ]]> 163 forecourt staff = the part of a filling-station where petrol is supplied kid gloves (to handle with ~) = to handle with great care and sensitivity to work one's fingers to the bone = to work very hard to pull together = to join your efforts with those of others; to work on a task together; to cooperate to put up with = to accept patiently; bear late notice request = made at the last moment, usually unexpectedly to sack = to fire an employee favouritism = unfair favouring of one person or group at the expense of another nepotism = giving unfair advantages to your own family if you are in a position of power, especially by giving them jobs to interfere ~ (in sth) = to get involved in and try to influence a situation that does not concern you, in a way that annoys other people behind schedule = being late to take for granted = to take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof nephew = son of your brother or sister; the son of your husband's or wife's brother or sister 162 about of the mental cultural difference (OR differences in mentality) between among countries I'm have been an employee in this company for almost 20 years If the customer experience will be is so-so... He avoids to help females helping female staff ]]> 20200706 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 8400 20200706 active IELTS listening - multiple choice, note completion By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Focus on IELTS - New Edition IELTS listening - note and sentence completion, multiple choice pg 121 Making the most of our memory focus_on_ielts_new_edition_students_book_pg121_listening_making_the_most_of_your_memory.pdf schedule Rescheduled lessons (tbc) 20200624 20200707 08:30-10:00 20200701 20200709 08:30-10:00 zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 161 active textbook pg 121 ex 2 listening Making the most of your memory focus_on_ielts_new_edition_audio_cd02_2.ogg score 4 / 10 Feedback ✓ preview more (i.e. predict contents) ]]> 160 clue = fact or a piece of evidence that helps you discover the answer to a problem to stand for = to mean, to symbolise 159 for on lessons In otherwise I just lose this vocab If your stomach would be is empty you will think about... ]]> 20200629 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active IELTS listening - multiple choice, note completion By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Focus on IELTS - New Edition IELTS listening - multiple choice, note completion pg 120 The golden rules of listening focus_on_ielts_new_edition_students_book_pg120_listening_the_golden_rules_of_listening.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 158 active textbook T / Cl Should you be impatient when listening? 〆 probably not When talking, are you listening to the needs of your interlocutor? ✓ look for signs of boredom or inattention ✓ crack a joke to revive interest → talking means listening Methodology: Communicating effectively If people agree with your views, they will listen [more carefully | with less attention] 〆 with less attention → risk of missing important details Is talking about obvious points a good strategy? 〆 probably not → misleading predictions ⇒ don't take for granted contents you generally agree with How can you improve your audience's active listening? → challenge their thoughts pg 120 ex 2 listening The Golden rules of listening focus_on_ielts_new_edition_audio_cd02_1.ogg score 3 / 10 Methodology: Paraphrasing statements to complete notes not to let personal prejudices influence... ↔ not to let these views affect... your judgement
]]> 157 anxious about sth | ~ for sb = feeling worried or nervous 156 to sth and they catch only the words they knew know It's impolite when you break a interrupt somebody's speech Try not to let prejudices influence on your opinion It's important to split the audio on into parts It's very simple easy to spend (use up) all your deposits savings ]]> 20200622 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active IELTS speaking part 1 interview By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Focus on IELTS - New Edition IELTS listening - multiple choice, note completion pg 120 The golden rules of listening focus_on_ielts_new_edition_students_book_pg120_listening_the_golden_rules_of_listening.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> Focus on IELTS - New Edition 155 active textbook 154 wip grammar 153 dinner jacket = black or white jacket worn with a bow tie at formal occasions in the evening; tuxedo (AmEn) high school = (in the US and some other countries) a school for young people between the ages of 14 and 18; often used in Britain in the names of schools for young people between the ages of 11 and 18 assiduous = (formal) working very hard and taking great care that everything is done as well as it can be; diligent arcane /,ɔr'kein/ = (formal) secret and mysterious and therefore difficult to understand circumspect = (formal) thinking very carefully about sth before doing it, because there may be risks involved empathy (with sb/sth) | ~ (for sb/sth) | ~ (between A and B) = ability to understand another person's feelings, experience, etc erudite /ˈeru:daɪt/ = (formal) having or showing great knowledge that is gained from academic study 152 used to be was a student in high school (AmEn) ... my autumn (BrEn) | fall (AmEn) maths classes My teacher has made has had | had an enormous influence to on my future career I accomplished received congratulations from the city chief mayor When I knew found out that I won You can show(demonstrate) your knowledges skills You have to dress observe | follow a dress code A great teacher will explain why this subject is matter matters ...in a passion passionate manner She was addicted with to the studying process ... when countries were splitted split I was also not bad in at other tree structures PC was not affordable for middle-grade to middle class people OR to the middle class In other case Otherwise you can (might) burn OR run the risk of burning the motherboard ]]> 20200617 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 2100 20200617 active IELTS Writing task 2 By the end of this session you will have studied Graded correction IELTS Writing task 2 Focus on IELTS - New Edition pg 181 ex 2 writing task 2 Make corrections where suggested https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qOpVjs_ckYC0dCyPZfw6JDx8uDrtyquG6BYxBRvrzog/edit?usp=sharing smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Focus on IELTS - New Edition IELTS speaking part 1 interview pg 117 focus on speaking Schooldays focus_on_ielts_new_edition_students_book_pg119_speaking_part1_interview_schooldays.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> Focus on IELTS - New Edition 151 active textbook ]]> 150 active textbook 149 to resort to = act of using sth, especially sth bad or unpleasant, because nothing else is possible to preserve = to keep sth in its original state in good condition; sb/sth (from sth) to keep sb/sth alive, or safe from harm or danger A levels = subject-based qualification conferred as part of the General Certificate of Education, as well as a school leaving qualification offered by the educational bodies in the United Kingdom and the educational authorities of British Crown dependencies to students completing secondary or pre-university education 148 Despite Although I was busy I tried to finish the exercise Nowadays I'm not allowed to spend a lot of time for (on) doing nothing It situated me with allowed me to enjoy freedom and careless time You shouldn't care of about nothing about anything I always remember (recall) my schooldays in a very with (much) pleasure feelings If you can run your program on the desk (black) board ]]> 20200615 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active IELTS Writing task 1 By the end of this session you will have studied Writing IELTS Writing task 2 Focus on IELTS - New Edition pg 181 ex 2 writing task 2 Most of the world's poor live in countries where tourism is a growing industry. The issue is that tourism does not benefit the poorest. How can the income generated by tourism benefit the poor? And how can we ensure that tourism does not destroy traditional cultures and ways of life? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words. Time allowed: 40min Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qOpVjs_ckYC0dCyPZfw6JDx8uDrtyquG6BYxBRvrzog/edit?usp=sharing zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 147 active textbook Pee Power Urinal at the University of the West of England A prototype urinal is the result of a partnership between researchers at UWE Bristol and Oxfam. It is hoped the pee-power technology will light cubicles in refugee camps, which are often dark and dangerous places particularly for women. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3dyegoKX_U ]]> Focus on IELTS - New Edition 146 active textbook 145 wip grammar 144 pee power® = generated when microbial fuel cells (MFCs) work by employing live microbes which feed on urine (the fuel) for their own growth and maintenance. The MFC taps a portion of the biochemical energy used for microbial growth, and converts that directly into electricity or PEE POWER® to molest = to attack sb, especially a child, sexually sighting = occasion when sb sees sb/sth, especially sth unusual or sth that lasts for only a short time 143 for on helping people without money or job work We create a dependency from of tourism to on poverty ]]> 20200610 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active IELTS reading By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Writing IELTS Writing task 1 pg 244 Describing a process - Green house gases trap sun energy focus_on_ielts_new_edition_students_book_pg244_writing_describing_a_process_greenhouse_gases_trap_sun_energy.pdf Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1feaq5rutE3AvmGgeFrZ-60AL0W_bbecuckQK_uM_Kuc/edit?usp=sharing zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> Focus on IELTS - New Edition 142 active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1feaq5rutE3AvmGgeFrZ-60AL0W_bbecuckQK_uM_Kuc/edit?usp=sharing Feedback T / Cl ✓ find parallel causes which account for the same result ✓ be logical (don't skip stages in the logical flow of events) e.g Felling of trees that absorb carbon dioxide leads to the emission of extra carbon dioxide from burning fossil fuels → Felling of trees that absorb carbon dioxide leads to a reduction of the capacity to absorb  the emission of extra carbon dioxide from burning fossil fuels e.g. Сarbon dioxide is trapped in the atmosphere that leads to the destroying of the ozone layer ↔ the atmosphere leads to... → Сarbon dioxide is trapped in the atmosphere, this, in turn, leads to the destroying of the ozone layer ↔ C02 being trapped leads to... ✓ be accurate in your descriptions e.g. Carbon dioxide which was emitted from houses → Carbon dioxide which was emitted from towns | human settlements e.g. this is the product of manufacturers as well as vehicles → this is the result of manufacturers' activities as well as vehicles e.g. leads to the destroying of the ozone layer → leads to the erosion | damage of the ozone layer ✓ be factually correct e.g. the ozone layer will be partially destroyed so that more and more energy will be emitted back to the earth the ozone layer will be partially destroyed so that more and more energy will be emitted back to hitting the earth with a bigger effect (hole in the ozone layer). ]]> 141 felling (~ of trees) = process of cutting down individual trees 140 suspections suspicions about it We should to mention it As much The more energy from the sun will be collected so much the more extra carbon dioxide from the burning of fossil fuels will be released ...the Russian Federation will do have | adopt | follow | observe the same approaches ]]> 20200608 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 2100 20200608 active IELTS Describing a process By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Writing IELTS Writing task 1 pg 244 Describing a process - Green house gases trap sun energy focus_on_ielts_new_edition_students_book_pg244_writing_describing_a_process_greenhouse_gases_trap_sun_energy.pdf Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1feaq5rutE3AvmGgeFrZ-60AL0W_bbecuckQK_uM_Kuc/edit?usp=sharing Rescheduled from previous lesson smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Focus on IELTS - 1st Edition icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Complete the test IELTS practice test reading - 20min Reading passage 3 https://yadi.sk/i/n2yt6GauyF3Un smartphone or tablet device print You should have already downloaded this pdf for our previous lesson. Focus on IELTS - New Edition pg 102-104 Describing a process pg 163 Describing function and structure focus_on_ielts_new_edition_students_book_pg102-4_163_(...)_ocean_thermal_energy_conversion.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> Focus on IELTS - 1st Edition 139 active textbook https://yadi.sk/i/n2yt6GauyF3Un Feedback T / Cl Find synonyms and antonyms to check if statements are true, false or DNS ✓ to lay eggs ✓ to hatch ✓ to breed ✓ rural ≠ urban dweller Reading passage 3 Feedback expected score ~30% ]]> Focus on IELTS - New Edition 138 active textbook pg 163 ex 3 chart description pg 163 ex 4 vocab T / Cl What techniques do you know to make water drinkable? ✓ boiling ✓ filtering (...) video How to make filthy water drinkable, Michael Pritchard http://www.ted.com Too much of the world lacks access to clean drinking water. Engineer Michael Pritchard did something about it -- inventing the portable Lifesaver filter, which can make the most revolting water drinkable in seconds. An amazing demo from TEDGlobal 2009. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXepkIWPhFQ T / Cl In what circumstances could the Lifesaver jerrican or bottle be used? ✓ natural disaster ✓ camping (...) ]]> 137 wip grammar 136 drought /draut/ = long period of time when there is little or no rain eradication = complete destruction of every trace of something to hatch out (of an egg) = to break open so that a young bird, fish, insect, etc. can come out matter (organic ~) = substance or things of a particular sort, e.g. add plenty of organic matter to improve the soil, elimination of waste matter from the body 135 is has disappeared by due to unclear reasons I dedicated 20min for to reading the text I spent 15-20min for (on) answering the questions At the same moment time it is not spoken in daily conversation You should put it as deeper deep as you can It is heating heated by the sun ]]> 20200603 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 2100 20200603 (to be checked) active IELTS listening - multiple choice, labelling, table completion By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Focus on IELTS - New Edition pg 102-104 Describing a process pg 163 Describing function and structure focus_on_ielts_new_edition_students_book_pg102-4_163_(...)_ocean_thermal_energy_conversion.pdf Rescheduled from previous lesson smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Focus on IELTS - 1st Edition icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Complete the test IELTS practice test reading - 20min Reading passage 3 https://yadi.sk/i/n2yt6GauyF3Un zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> Focus on IELTS - New Edition 134 active textbook pg 102 ex 2 introductory sentences Functional language: Marking the stages in a process pg 103 ex 3 vocab Grammar: Passive for describing processes pg 103 ex 4 5 6 grammar Lexical material: Adverbs and adverbial phrases to indicate stages (first, next, at this stage, subsequently...) T / Cl You [eventually | subsequently] find the solution to a problem after much work ✓ eventually = after a long time pg 103 ex 7 vocab Description of the carbon cycle pg 104 ex 8 writing Pencil making pg 104 ex 9 writing ]]> 133 wip grammar 132 precipitation = (technical) rain, snow, etc. that falls; the amount of this that falls subsequently = (formal) afterwards; later; after sth else has happened carbon dioxide = (Symbol CO2) gas breathed out by people and animals from the lungs or produced by burning carbon dough = mixture of flour, water, etc. that is made into bread and pastry 131 out that it is extremely important to increase your vocabulary No matter what it comes evaporates to the clouds Animals are eating eat plants As a result we eventually we 're getting get rods As a result we eventually 're getting get rods The wood is grooved and cutted cut ]]> graphite /ˈɡræfaɪt/ 20200601 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 2100 (to be checked) active IELTS listening - note completion By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Focus on IELTS - New Edition IELTS listening - multiple choice, labelling, table completion pg 161-162 The techno house focus_on_ielts_new_edition_students_book_pg161-162_listening_techno_house.pdf smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Focus on IELTS - 1st Edition icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Complete the test IELTS practice test reading - 20min Reading passage 3 https://yadi.sk/i/n2yt6GauyF3Un zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 130 active textbook focus_on_ielts_new_edition_audio_cd02_6.ogg Feedback T / Cl ✓ need to infer meaning → paraphrase questions score 5/10 ]]> 129 active textbook T / Cl What are the pros & cons of living in a flat, a town house, and a country house in Russia (a.k.a dacha)? (...) How can you save on the electricity bills & heating costs of an individual house in a cold climate like Russia? (...) (scheduled but not covered) video Passive House Explained in 90 Seconds http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CasrjYhZB1M T / Cl Would you like to live in a passive house (with a heat exchanger)? (...)
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Lexical material: Eco-friendly lifestyle, living in an earthship T / Cl Would you like to live off-the-grid? (...) video The Kinney Earthship http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YTpnlIc7Co T / Cl Would you like to live in an earthship? ✓ for Canadian winters the solar cell exposed surface areas needs to be increased by over three times (src: Wikipedia) (...)
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]]> 128 wip grammar 127 a.k.a = also known as resort = place where a lot of people go on holiday plot of land = small piece of land that is used or intended for a special purpose amenities = things that make you comfortable and at ease premises = building and land near to it that a business owns or uses real estate = property in the form of land or buildings earthship = brand of passive solar earth shelter that is made of both natural and upcycled materials such as earth-packed tires, pioneered by architect Michael Reynolds. The name is based on the idea of a ship or a space ship. Both of those structures need to provide everything for their inhabitants to survive: shelter, power, waste management, water, and food. Are intended to be "off-the-grid-ready" homes, with minimal reliance on public utilities and fossil fuels. They are constructed to use available natural resources, especially energy from the sun and rain water. They are designed with thermal mass construction and natural cross-ventilation to regulate indoor temperature. The designs are intentionally uncomplicated and mainly single-story, so that people with little building knowledge can construct them off-the-grid = system and lifestyle designed to help people function without the support of remote infrastructure, such as an electrical grid. Off-the-grid homes aim to achieve autonomy; they do not rely on one or more of municipal water supply, sewer, gas, electrical power grid, or similar utility services. The term "off the grid" traditionally refers to the electrical grid only grey water = water which has been used at least once already. Typically it is filtered waste-water from sinks and showers. black water = water that has been used in a toilet. Earthships utilize anaerobic digestion in their septic tanks, which naturally separate solid waste. The black water is used in concrete cells containing plants, separate from the grey water plants in the greenhouse; it may also be used in exterior planters. Studies on the safety of growing food plants in a black water system show low levels of E. coli bacteria. It is not recommended to plant edibles in black water circuit breaker = device contained within an electrical circuit designed to interrupt the circuit when the current exceeds a preset value plywood = board made by sticking thin layers of wood on top of each other, widely used both in cabinetmaking (for chests, dressers, wardrobes, and tables) and in house construction (for walls, ceilings, subfloors, doors, and in forms for casting concrete) laminated plywood = decorative laminate sheets (also called laminates) glued over plywood to form a protective and decorative surface (e.g. Sunmica, Formica and other brands) laminated board = thin layers of wood bonded together; similarly, laminated fabric consists of two or more layers of cloth joined together with an adhesive, or a layer of fabric bonded to a plastic sheet MDF = medium-density fibreboard, engineered wood product made by breaking down hardwood or softwood residuals into wood fibres, combining it with wax and a resin binder, and forming panels by applying high temperature and pressure. Just like particle board, MDF will soak up water and other liquids like a sponge and swell unless it's very well sealed on all sides and edges. Because it consists of such fine particles, MDF doesn't hold screws very well veneer = thin layer of wood or plastic that is glued to the surface of cheaper wood, especially on a piece of furniture, e.g. pine, with a walnut veneer, the chest is solid oak, not veneer particle board = low-density fibreboard, and chipboard – is an engineered wood product manufactured from wood chips, sawmill shavings, or even sawdust, and a synthetic resin or other suitable binder, which is pressed and extruded panelling = square or rectangular pieces of wood used to cover and decorate walls, ceilings, etc gypsum board = wall board with a gypsum plaster core bonded to layers of paper or fibreboard; used instead of plaster or wall board to make interior walls plasterboard | drywall (AmEn) = wide flat board used to cover walls or partitions; made from plaster or wood pulp or other materials and used primarily to form the interior walls of houses lining = layer of material used to cover the inside surface of sth 126 highly readily available You have a dependence for are dependent on your neighbours People are not don't trust to a new technology There is a risk that sth went goes wrong I prefer the walls made from the wood ]]> 20200527 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 2100 20200527 active IELTS reading By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Focus on IELTS - New Edition IELTS listening - note completion pg 160 Reality or science fiction? focus_on_ielts_new_edition_students_book_pg160_listening_reality_or_fiction.pdf smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Focus on IELTS - 1st Edition icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Complete the test IELTS practice test reading - 20min Reading passage 3 https://yadi.sk/i/n2yt6GauyF3Un zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> Focus on IELTS - New Edition 125 active textbook Focus on IELTS - New Edition IELTS listening - note completion pg 160 Reality or science fiction? focus_on_ielts_new_edition_audio_cd02_5.ogg Feedback T / Cl ✓ make sure to get complete answers ! be aware of use of distractors → answers are not given straight away e.g. 'more and smaller countries' and not only 'smaller' score 4/10 T / Cl Is quarantine a taste of our future lifestyle? 〆 human kind has already reached 4-6 billion population limit of our planet → need to reduce carbon footprint ✓ quarantine may increase Earth's long-term capacity ]]> 124 wip grammar 123 species = group into which animals, plants, etc. that are able to breed with each other are divided remote chance = little hope or prospect of sth happening dweller = (especially in compounds) person or an animal that lives in the particular place that is mentioned global village = whole world, looked at as a single community that is connected by electronic communication systems; Economic journalist Thomas Friedman's definition of the global village as a world “tied together into a single globalized marketplace and village” is another popular contemporary understanding of the term meltdown (nuclear ~) = serious accident in which the central part of a nuclear reactor melts, causing harmful radiation to escape fossil /'fɔsəl/ fuels = coal, gas, petroleum to come into existence = to appear, come into the world 122 for by 10 years It is measured by in light years You should spend more time for on commuting More and more people will arrive come to big cities ... colonies in on the moon It seems weird for to me ]]> circumstance /'sə:kəm,stæns/ 20200525 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 2100 20200525 0 active IELTS writing task 1 By the end of this session you will have studied Questions 17-25 IELTS practice test reading - 20min Reading passage 2 https://yadi.sk/i/n2yt6GauyF3Un Rescheduled from previous lesson smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English Grammar in Use - Intermediate by Murphy, Cambridge University Press icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Complete the following exercises Unit 108 superlatives (the longest - the most enjoyable) key to exercise Check your answers with the key at the end of the file. english_grammar_in_use_intermediate_3rd_ed_murphy_cambridge_unit106-108_comparatives_superlatives_w_key.pdf Rescheduled from previous lesson icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Writing Describe a competition you have prepared for with much time and effort → practise comparatives e.g. I prepared better for this competition than the previous one → practise double comparatives e.g. I had never prepared as long for this competition as for any other one → practise superlatives e.g. That was the best training I have ever had → practise comparatives for describing continuous changes e.g. Training was getting more and more difficult → practise comparatives for describing dependence e.g. The more I trained, the easier it became Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I-hIWcAEceVN_gbnX1PqnDAPgbIi_IGj_dnLZkrVI00/edit?usp=sharing zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> Focus on IELTS - 1st Edition 121 active textbook https://yadi.sk/i/n2yt6GauyF3Un Feedback Reading passage 2 Feedback expected score ~60% ]]> English Grammar in Use - Intermediate by Murphy, Cambridge University Press B1 120 active textbook Unit 108 superlatives (the longest - the most enjoyable) pg 219 ex 108.1 108.2 108.3 108.4 108.5 Feedback ]]> 119 wip grammar 118 active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I-hIWcAEceVN_gbnX1PqnDAPgbIi_IGj_dnLZkrVI00/edit?usp=sharing Feedback T / Cl 〆 avoid mixing tenses Preparing was is getting (gets) more and more interesting when you are a part of the community The more problems you solved solve the more confident you feel in the interview. → use present simple for habits although you are telling a story (with past simple) OR → use past simple in both clauses e.g. The more problems you solved the more confident you feel felt in the interview. ]]> 117 generous = (with sth) giving or willing to give freely; given freely 116 castle castles in Britain It's one of the worst experiences in of my life That's the furthest ( which ) I ran have ever run dot full stop Do more as many mock interviews as much as possible Do more mock interviews as much as possible ]]> 20200520 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 2100 20200521 1.5 active IELTS writing task 1 By the end of this session you will have studied Writing Focus on IELTS - New Edition pg 143 writing task 1 Complete the correction begun in class (see highlighted mistakes in orange) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ddoI7gvKZkuNUTA83IUBrQWdT9GwBRa8LERfpGfI1L0/edit?usp=sharing Rescheduled from previous lesson smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English Grammar in Use - Intermediate by Murphy, Cambridge University Press icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Complete the following exercises Unit 108 superlatives (the longest - the most enjoyable) key to exercise Check your answers with the key at the end of the file. english_grammar_in_use_intermediate_3rd_ed_murphy_cambridge_unit106-108_comparatives_superlatives_w_key.pdf Rescheduled from previous lesson icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Writing Describe a competition you have prepared for with much time and effort → practise comparatives e.g. I prepared better for this competition than the previous one → practise double comparatives e.g. I had never prepared as long for this competition as for any other one → practise superlatives e.g. That was the best training I have ever had → practise comparatives for describing continuous changes e.g. Training was getting more and more difficult → practise comparatives for describing dependence e.g. The more I trained, the easier it became Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I-hIWcAEceVN_gbnX1PqnDAPgbIi_IGj_dnLZkrVI00/edit?usp=sharing Rescheduled from previous lesson smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Focus on IELTS - 1st Edition icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Complete the test IELTS practice test reading - 20min Reading passage 2 https://yadi.sk/i/n2yt6GauyF3Un zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> Focus on IELTS - New Edition 115 active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ddoI7gvKZkuNUTA83IUBrQWdT9GwBRa8LERfpGfI1L0/edit?usp=sharing Feedback T / Cl 〆 avoid excessively strong  metaphor or use fixed expressions e.g. the Tv industry suddenly exploded like a nuclear bomb = inappropriate register ✓ the Tv industry skyrocketed 〆 compare trends and not data e.g. at the end of the given period, it is almost equal equally popular to the Tv. ≠ newspaper ~ Tv ↔ newspaper popularity ~ Tv popularity 〆 avoid 'get' and repetitions e.g. getting used to using → becoming used to | now in the habit of ~ watching Tv ]]> English Grammar in Use - Intermediate by Murphy, Cambridge University Press B1 114 active textbook Feedback ]]> 113 wip grammar Focus on IELTS - 1st Edition 112 active textbook https://yadi.sk/i/n2yt6GauyF3Un Reading passage 2 Feedback (to be continued) ]]> 111 to plough /'plau/ = to turn over growing crops, grass, etc. with a plough and mix them into the soil to improve its quality to sow ~ sth (in / on sth) | ~ sth (with sth) = to plant or spread seeds in or on the ground soil = top layer of the earth in which plants, trees, etc. grow maize = (BrE) (AmE corn) a tall plant grown for its large yellow grains that are used for making flour or eaten as a vegetable; the grains of this plant to dwarf = to make sth seem small or unimportant compared with sth else to lure = (disapproving) to persuade or trick sb to go somewhere or to do sth by promising them a reward nutrient = substance that is needed to keep a living thing alive and to help it to grow strain = particular type of plant or animal, or of a disease caused by bacteria, etc; pressure on sb/sth because they have too much to do or manage, or sth very difficult to deal with cash-strapped = without enough money cassava = type of flour made from the thick roots of a tropical plant tillage = process of preparing and using land for growing crops blueprint = (for sth) a plan which shows what can be achieved and how it can be achieved paddy = field in which rice is grown oxen = bull (= a male cow) that has been castrated (= had part of its sex organs removed), used, especially in the past, for pulling farm equipment, etc 110 nearby near their home ]]> calorie /ˈkælərɪ/ 20200518 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 4200 20200518 1.5 active IELTS speaking By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English Grammar in Use - Intermediate by Murphy, Cambridge University Press icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Complete the following exercises Unit 108 superlatives (the longest - the most enjoyable) key to exercise Check your answers with the key at the end of the file. english_grammar_in_use_intermediate_3rd_ed_murphy_cambridge_unit106-108_comparatives_superlatives_w_key.pdf Rescheduled from previous lesson icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Writing Describe a competition you have prepared for with much time and effort → practise comparatives e.g. I prepared better for this competition than the previous one → practise double comparatives e.g. I had never prepared as long for this competition as for any other one → practise superlatives e.g. That was the best training I have ever had → practise comparatives for describing continuous changes e.g. Training was getting more and more difficult → practise comparatives for describing dependence e.g. The more I trained, the easier it became Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I-hIWcAEceVN_gbnX1PqnDAPgbIi_IGj_dnLZkrVI00/edit?usp=sharing icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Writing Focus on IELTS - New Edition pg 143 writing task 1 ✓ time allowed 20min Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ddoI7gvKZkuNUTA83IUBrQWdT9GwBRa8LERfpGfI1L0/edit?usp=sharing Rescheduled from previous lesson smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Focus on IELTS - 1st Edition icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Complete the test IELTS practice test reading - 20min Reading passage 2 https://yadi.sk/i/n2yt6GauyF3Un schedule Fridays 18:00-19:30 until 20200608 tbc Mondays 08:30-10:00 until 20200601 tbc Mondays 10:15-11:15 starting 20200601 tbc Wednesdays 08:30-10:00 starting 20200603 tbc zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 109 active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ddoI7gvKZkuNUTA83IUBrQWdT9GwBRa8LERfpGfI1L0/edit?usp=sharing Feedback T / Cl 〆 avoid fixed expressions used in presentations or essays e.g. Let's begin, Let's take a look at → We're going to examine e.g. and we can say that → Furthermore there is... ✓ paraphrase instructions in the introduction 〆 avoid pompous phrases e.g. This consideration gives us information about ✓ use rhetorical questions → Who uses...? 〆 avoid vague language e.g. These pictures → These line graphs 〆 avoid redundant transitions used in oral presentations e.g. Let’s check it out and deep dive to analyse news sources of distribution 〆 don't give your opinion in the body, only in the conclusion e.g. I would say newspapers and radio 〆 avoid repetition of adverbs for emphasis e.g. very very close → extremely close ]]> 108 107 either both in 1987 or 1997 Another important piece of information is that newspaper and radio are very very close ]]> 20200515 18:00-19:30 1.5 1400 2100 20200513 1.5 active IELTS listening - note completion, multiple choice By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English Grammar in Use - Intermediate by Murphy, Cambridge University Press icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Complete the following exercises Unit 108 superlatives (the longest - the most enjoyable) key to exercise Check your answers with the key at the end of the file. english_grammar_in_use_intermediate_3rd_ed_murphy_cambridge_unit106-108_comparatives_superlatives_w_key.pdf icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Writing Describe a competition you have prepared for with much time and effort → practise comparatives e.g. I prepared better for this competition than the previous one → practise double comparatives e.g. I had never prepared as long for this competition as for any other one → practise superlatives e.g. That was the best training I have ever had → practise comparatives for describing continuous changes e.g. Training was getting more and more difficult → practise comparatives for describing dependence e.g. The more I trained, the easier it became Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I-hIWcAEceVN_gbnX1PqnDAPgbIi_IGj_dnLZkrVI00/edit?usp=sharing Don't complete - only have it ready for our next lesson! smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Focus on writing - dealing with different data pg 143 writing task 1 focus_on_ielts_new_edition_students_book_pg143_writing_task1_dealing_w_different_data.pdf Rescheduled from previous lesson smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Focus on IELTS - 1st Edition icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Complete the test IELTS practice test reading - 20min Reading passage 2 https://yadi.sk/i/n2yt6GauyF3Un schedule Fridays 18:00-19:30 until 20200608 tbc Mondays 08:30-10:00 until 20200601 tbc Mondays 10:15-11:15 starting 20200601 tbc Wednesdays 08:30-10:00 starting 20200603 tbc zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 106 active textbook pg 143 writing task 1 Feedback ]]> 105 wip grammar AIPPG 104 active textbook ielts_speaking_topics_from_aippg.pdf Methodology: Delivery of an uninspiring topic with enthusiasm ✓ rhetorical questions ✓ emphatic expressions, adverbs e.g. This is the absolutely fascinating story of... ✓ inversions e.g. Never before had I considered 〆 don't ramble → try to build a logical flow with an introduction and conclusion
]]> 103 wip grammar 102 to ramble (on) (about sb/sth) = to talk about sb/sth in a confused way, especially for a long time irremediable = too bad to be corrected or cured 101 challengeable challenging ... where people perceived obtained news ... where people knew about found news It's the major topic which we should pay attention to What did happen happened in 1992? ... when it became more and more cheap increasingly cheaper The television tendency trend in watching Tv shows an incredible increase We are bored with by Tv The harder More stronger engineers are preparing for the interview, the more chances to pass the interview they have In real life we haven't any chances chance to think about it The stronger you are, the more hardly violently | physically you can play the game ... not fixable, not recovery irremediable consequences ]]> injuries /'indʒə:i:z/ 20200513 09:30-11:00 1.5 1400 2100 20200513 1.5 active IELTS listening - note completion, multiple choice By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Focus on IELTS - New Edition IELTS listening - note completion, multiple choice Couch potato pg 141-142 focus_on_ielts_new_edition_students_book_pg141_listening_couch_potatoes.pdf Rescheduled from previous lesson smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Focus on IELTS - 1st Edition icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Complete the test IELTS practice test reading - 20min Reading passage 2 https://yadi.sk/i/n2yt6GauyF3Un zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 100 active textbook bbc-com-world-51896636-mass-wedding-ceremony-w-masks-philippines.png https://www.bbc.com/news/world-51896636
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bbc.com/news/world-51896636 ]]> 99 active textbook focus_on_ielts_new_edition_students_book_pg141_listening_couch_potatoes.pdf focus_on_ielts_new_edition_audio_cd02_4.ogg score 6 / 10 T / Cl Do you think that watching Tv is old-hat? (...) ]]> 98 wip grammar 97 bride = future wife groom = future husband newly-wed = couple who have just married old-hat = old-fashioned dull = boring; not interesting or exciting 96 stay have | host | keep lots of people in one room The coronavirus outbreak is has not affected this important event of their life The coronavirus outbreak is not affected affecting this important event of their life It makes sense for another to other people We haven't enough brains for bringing to bring our economy for to the next stage At In the first photo People look more happy happier People spend 2hrs commuting in on average ]]> 20200427 11:00-12:30 1.5 1400 2100 20200427 1.5 active IELTS speaking By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Focus on IELTS - New Edition IELTS listening - note completion, multiple choice pg 140 Media survey focus_on_ielts_new_edition_students_book_pg140_listening_media_survey.pdf Rescheduled from previous lesson Focus on speaking Key language bank - review of conditionals pg 222 ex 4 practice focus_on_ielts_new_edition_students_book_pg147-221-2_speaking_the_final_frontier_conditionals.pdf Rescheduled from previous lesson smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Focus on IELTS - 1st Edition icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Complete the test IELTS practice test reading - 20min Reading passage 2 https://yadi.sk/i/n2yt6GauyF3Un zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 (no password) https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 95 active textbook Feedback IELTS listening - note completion, multiple choice Media survey pg 140 focus_on_ielts_new_edition_audio_cd02_3.ogg score 6 / 10 Note completion 〆 difficult because of likely spelling mistakes
]]> 94 active textbook 93 wip grammar 92 to turn to = to direct one's interest or attention towards; go into self-conscious (about sth) = nervous or embarrassed about your appearance or what other people think of you 91 challengeable challenging first part I was looking after myself I was looking myself self-conscious I decided to reduce cut | shorten my hair It was a part day time activity At On | In this photo ]]> 20200421 11:00-12:30 1.5 1400 2100 20200421 1.5 active IELTS writing - interpreting data By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Focus on speaking If people could see Earth from up here... Key language bank - review of conditionals pg 221 ex 1 2 3 grammar pg 222 ex 4 practice focus_on_ielts_new_edition_students_book_pg147-221-2_speaking_the_final_frontier_conditionals.pdf icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Writing IELTS - part 1 Sales year 2005 (B2-02) (see course log → lesson dated 20200417 → Lexical material → Trends B2 - 02) Place phrases on the line graph to describe trends, then complete a writing task according to IELTS writing section 1 Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rVvZIRRXSVMrI3FpoDKJ0KOo8Sk-4_MvaVbsEX_a26o/edit?usp=sharing Rescheduled from previous lesson smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Focus on IELTS - 1st Edition icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Complete the test IELTS practice test reading - 20min Reading passage 2 https://yadi.sk/i/n2yt6GauyF3Un zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 (no password) https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> Focus on IELTS - New Edition 90 active textbook IELTS practice writing test part 1 Sales year 2005 (B2-02) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rVvZIRRXSVMrI3FpoDKJ0KOo8Sk-4_MvaVbsEX_a26o/edit?usp=sharing (continuation of previous lesson) T / Cl Speaking practice Compare traditional houses with modern houses in your country ielts_speaking_topics_from_aippg.pdf Methodology: Dealing with generalisations and comparisons ✓ narrow down the topic ✓ choose (only 2) specific examples ✓ focus on contrasting characteristics and / or similarities ✓ mention changes / trends over time ✓ describe stakeholders → use grammar (comparatives, superlatives) to support your argumentation ✓ draw conclusions → recap what is explicit → emphasise what is implied
]]> 89 active textbook Methodology: Discussing challenging topics ✓ give yourself time to think → use fillers (erm, well...) → use idiomatic expressions (That's an interesting question, Let me think...) ✓ give a clear answer in favour of or against ✓ but acknowledge other opinions T / Cl Isn't it selfish, old-fashioned and irresponsible to waste such resources just to contemplate the earth from space? (...) The final frontier pg 149 ex 2 discussion Key language bank - review of conditionals pg 221 ex 1 2 3 grammar pg 222 ex 4 practice Feedback ]]> 88 wip grammar 87 stakeholder = person or company that is involved in a particular organization, project, system, etc., especially because they have invested money in it explicit = clear and easy to understand implicit (in sth) = suggested without being directly expressed provided (that) = (only) on condition (that), only if 86 the bed It's about lacking of time It's about lacking the lack of time ... and in a contrast we may choose traditional houses On the one point of view hand You should pay a lot of attention with to the preparation The space nowadays is available to everyone The country will invest money for in space technologies ]]> Lamborghini /,læmbə:'gi:ni:/ 20200417 15:00-16:30 1.5 1400 3 active IELTS writing - interpreting data By the end of this session you will have studied focus_on_ielts_new_edition_students_book_pg19-21_writing_interpreting_describing_data_line_graphs.pdf smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. trends_pictogrammes.pdf Rescheduled from previous lesson smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Focus on IELTS - 1st Edition icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Complete the test IELTS practice test reading - 20min Reading passage 2 https://yadi.sk/i/n2yt6GauyF3Un zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 (no password) https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112
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]]> 84 20200413-1203 Trends active decks deck_of_phrases_trends_b202.csv 83 corresponding (to sth) = matching or connected with sth that you have just mentioned, e.g. there was a period of high demand and corresponding high prices 82 themes topics If it was last year it were would have been impossible to go through the 1st screening of interviews The key is consistency for preparation in preparing Consumption continued to crash crashed and didn't recover until... There are 3 measures methods of payment The number of transactions of debit cards were behind exceeded | outperformed cheques ]]> theme /'θi:m/ margarine /'mɑ:rdʒə:ən/ 20200413 10:30-12:00 1.5 1400 4200 20200414 1.5 active IELTS writing - interpreting data By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Focus on IELTS - New Edition icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Complete exercises pg 81 ex 2 3 vocab (qualifiers) focus_on_ielts_new_edition_students_book_pg81-82_writing_describing_tables_and_graphs.pdf smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Focus on IELTS - New Edition IELTS writing - interpreting data Consumption of fruit and vegetables, cigarette smoking focus_on_ielts_new_edition_students_book_pg19-21_writing_interpreting_describing_data_line_graphs.pdf Rescheduled from previous lesson smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Focus on IELTS - 1st Edition icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Complete the test IELTS practice test reading - 20min Reading passage 2 https://yadi.sk/i/n2yt6GauyF3Un zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 (no password) https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> Focus on IELTS - New Edition 81 active textbook focus_on_ielts_new_edition_students_book_pg19-21_writing_interpreting_describing_data_line_graphs.pdf T / Cl graph B - cigarette smoking What does the steady downward trend suggest? ✓ gender gap decreased Why has cigarette smoking levelled out in 1994/95? ✓ gender role did not influence smoking any more What conclusion(s) can be drawn? ✓ cigarette smoking has been slashed by 50% over the last 30 years ✓ 1 in 5 people are still smoking ✓ the decline is slowing T / Cl graph A - consumption of fruit and vegetables What do activities X and Y represent? ✓ consumption of vegetables (X in grams per day?) has remained approximately constant ✓ consumption of fruit has increased by a third What can these trends be attributed to? ✓ fruit are more available ✓ eating a balanced diet has become fashionable What conclusion(s) can be drawn? ✓ daily consumption is levelling out and/or has reached a peak ✓ it takes one generation to adapt to new diets T / Cl What is another way of saying 'a very small increase'? ✓ a slight rise (in) pg 20 ex 2 A useful language: describing data set for homework pg 21 ex 3 vocab (trends) ]]> 79 steep = rising or falling quickly, not gradually 78 of than 10 percent The natural cause logical result was this level down downward trend They (i.e. lines representing trends) have met together crossed It shows an incredible rising increase | steady increase The amount of people will become more and more increase | grow It's more easily easier to say ]]> y /'wai/ 20200410 15:10-16:40 1.5 1400 4200 20200410 3 active IELTS listening - labelling a diagram, note completion, multiple choice By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Focus on IELTS - New Edition IELTS listening - labelling a diagram, note completion, multiple choice pg 101 listening focus_on_ielts_new_edition_students_book_pg101_listening_tsunami.pdf smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Focus on IELTS - 1st Edition icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Complete the test IELTS practice test reading - 20min Reading passage 2 https://yadi.sk/i/n2yt6GauyF3Un zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details https://us04web.zoom.us/j/3143928871 ]]> Focus on IELTS - New Edition 77 active textbook focus_on_ielts_new_edition_audio_cd01_10.ogg score 7 / 10 Functional language: Describing a bar chart pg 88 ex 2 Litres of water to produce various foods Functional language: Describing a line graph pg 82 ex 4 line graphs
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T / Cl Demo In 1997/98, 30% of the population ... a PC 20% ... a mobile phone By 2006, mobile phone ownership had risen to 80% while home computer ownership... about 68% Methodology: Describing trends ✓ describe trends and NOT lines → focus on differences or similarities and NOT detailed events or peaks 〆 don't give just numbers → give proportions, percentages ✓ avoid repetition of descriptive language 'describe, tell. etc' → use synonyms We will analyse a graph that tells us shows / presents / illustrates the share of ... set for homework pg 81 ex 2 3 vocab (qualifiers) ]]> 76 wip grammar 75 to be on the crest of the wave = to be very successful trough /'trɔ:f/ = period of time when the level of sth is low, especially a time when a business or the economy is not growing 74 a (their) headquarter (s) in the San Francisco ... if you are stuck in the at a given point It will be the cause of your listener will think you don't have enough vocab It will be the cause of make your listener will think you don't have enough vocab It will be the cause of (for) your listener will think thinking you don't have enough vocab I have already knew this vocab In the last category we have a the melon We can strongly confidently say that... The ownership of tumble dryer dryers almost hasn't changed for the past 20 years ]]> 20200406 11:00-12:30 1.5 1400 1.5 active IELTS listening - labelling a diagram By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Focus on IELTS - New Edition IELTS listening - labelling a diagram Predicting a volcanic eruption pg 100 listening focus_on_ielts_new_edition_students_book_pg100_listening_predicting_a_volcanic_eruption.pdf Rescheduled from previous lesson smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Focus on IELTS - 1st Edition Reading passage 1 icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Complete the test IELTS practice test reading - 20min https://yadi.sk/i/n2yt6GauyF3Un zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details https://us04web.zoom.us/j/3143928871 Password: 119022 ]]> Focus on IELTS - 1st Edition 73 active textbook https://yadi.sk/i/n2yt6GauyF3Un Feedback Reading passage 1 qs 1-4 score 1/4 qs 5-12 score 3/7 total score 4/12 ]]> Focus on IELTS - New Edition 72 active textbook pg 100 listening focus_on_ielts_new_edition_audio_cd01_9.ogg Methodology: Listening for paraphrases of key ideas Difficult words & key ideas → repetition by the other speaker for confirmation → use of question tags score 3 / 10 (+2 if not including spelling mistakes) T / Cl Listening feedback T / Cl Speaking practice Discuss the factors affecting people to have more or less children in your country Describe a traditional dish in your country. What are the ingredients? ielts_speaking_topics_from_aippg.pdf Methodology: Introducing long-turn topics ✓ paraphrase topic statement but don't spend too much time ✓ practise drafting a mind map in 2 minutes ✓ practise answering with 5W questions What? Where? When? Who? Why? → don't forget to draw a conclusion ]]> 71 to rumble = to make a long deep sound or series of sounds to ramble = (on) (about sb/sth) to talk about sb/sth in a confused way, especially for a long time landslide = mass of earth, rock, etc. that falls down the slope of a mountain or a cliff mudflow = flow of water that contains large amounts of suspended particles and silt to climb the walls = feeling very anxious or frustrated because one has a lot of energy but is unable to do something he or she wants to do 70 house housing ... a very high rate with rent (a very expensive rent) I have my opinion to about this question We wouldn't have more child another child | other children 60 quadric square meters I have already been in the on maternity leave for several months I can't say I want to climb to the walls I'm still feeling feel good The recept recipe is very common If Whether you are vegetarian or not you can consider...]]> climb /'klaim/ soup /su:p/ recipe /ˈresɪpɪ/ vegetarian /,vedʒə'teri:ən/ test /'test/ taste /'teist/ cuisine /,kwi'zi:n/ 20200402 17:00-18:30 1.5 1400 4200 20200330 0 active IELTS listening - sentence completion By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Focus on IELTS - New Edition IELTS listening - sentence completion 10 ways to slow down your life pg 62 ex 3 listening focus_on_ielts_new_edition_students_book_pg62_listening_ten_ways_to_slow_down_your_life.pdf Rescheduled from previous lesson smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Focus on IELTS - 1st Edition icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Complete the test IELTS practice test reading - 60min https://yadi.sk/i/n2yt6GauyF3Un ]]> Focus on IELTS - New Edition 69 active textbook focus_on_ielts_new_edition_audio_cd01_6.ogg score 4 / 10 T / Cl Listening feedback How do you clear your in-tray? = metaphor ↔ How do you achieve your daily objectives? → identify graded language for exam T / Cl Practice grading / rephrasing topic questions e.g. Decide on a finishing time and stick to it (B1 / B2) ↔ Set a deadline and keep it | don't change it (B1) Do you believe global warming will have a negative impact on the environment? (B2) ↔ Do you think increasing temperature is bad for the world? (A2 / B1) What do you think the result of the coronavirus will be? (A2 / B1) ↔ In your view, what will the COVID19 lock-down bring about? (B2 / C1) Methodology: Understanding graded material ✓ practise answering B1 questions on C2 topics ✓ practise answering C1 questions on B1 topics ✓ imagine topic statements & make them more difficult (i.e. more targeted) T / Cl Speaking practice What is Brain drain? What are the causes and effects of it? ielts_speaking_topics_from_aippg.pdf Methodology: Preparation with a mindmap ✓ choose one topic ✓ practice drafting a mind map in 1 minute ✓ focus on headings, then perhaps 1-2 key expressions per section ✓ jot down a few convincing adjectives while speaking ✓ use synonyms of 'good', 'interesting', 'and' 〆 avoid 'etc' ✓ focus on linguistic skills needed for the given task If stuck or have no inspiration: answer 5W questions What? Where? When? Who? Why? ]]> 68 in-tray = tray for incoming documents, letters, etc to talk shop = to speak about work brain drain = (informal) the movement of highly skilled and qualified people to a country where they can work in better conditions and earn more money 67 (have) completely cancelled at all the B1 visa You're lying at on the sofa You should break change your day-to-day schedule You have completed 10 exercises for this during the day I have spent 8 hours for on practising interview questions They leave the country for the working abroad ]]> psychological /,saikə'lɔdʒikəl/ 20200330 11:00-12:30 1.5 1400 2100 20200327 0 active IELTS listening - labelling a map By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Focus on IELTS - New Edition IELTS listening - multiple choice questions IELTS listening - labelling a map focus_on_ielts_new_edition_students_book_pg78-79_listening_music_festival_museum_of_anthropology.pdf Rescheduled from previous lesson smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Focus on IELTS - 1st Edition icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Complete the test IELTS practice test reading - 60min https://yadi.sk/i/n2yt6GauyF3Un ]]> Focus on IELTS - New Edition 66 active textbook focus_on_ielts_new_edition_audio_cd01_7.ogg score 4 / 10 Focus on listening - Labelling a map The museum of anthropology pg 80 listening focus_on_ielts_new_edition_audio_cd01_8.ogg score 6 / 10 T / Cl Listening feedback → connected speech They're eight pounds /ðeə/ /eɪt/ They aren't /ðeə/ /ɑ:nt/ → synonymous expressions 'including lunch' ↔ with → grammatical accuracy 'in / on a - bus' preposition is needed for a grammatically correct answer ]]> 65 active textbook 64 wip grammar 63 fortnight = 2 weeks lobby (entrance ~) = large area inside the entrance of a public building where people can meet and wait; (in the British Parliament) a large hall that is open to the public and used for people to meet and talk to Members of Parliament 62 one show with... I want to realise discover this new format My friends talked told me about it They will suspend the recruiting process in abroad ]]> 20200327 15:00-16:30 1.5 1400 0 active Talking about figures By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Focus on IELTS - 1st Edition icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Complete the test IELTS practice test reading - 60min https://yadi.sk/i/n2yt6GauyF3Un smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English for the Financial Sector Unit 9 Central banking - Talking about figures english_for_the_financial_sector_students_book_pg49_central_banking_talking_about_figures.pdf Rescheduled from previous lesson English Grammar in Use - Intermediate Murphy Unit 123-127 prepositions icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Complete exercises Check your answers with the key at the end of the file english_grammar_in_use_intermediate_unit123-128_prepositions_w_key.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details https://us04web.zoom.us/j/3143928871
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pg 49 practice speaking ]]> 59 asymptote = line that continually approaches a given curve but does not meet it at a finite distance 58 don't wasn't aware about it of that That's up point three triple zero It's my first glance to at this topic You should look at the exclusion exception We shouldn't use notation for split (splitting) delimiting thousands ... for readable purpose (better) legibility He's very high tall He said 10 millions million It's a very shity lousy time ]]> nought /nɔ:t/ 20200322 11:00-12:30 1.5 1400 4200 20200316 1.5 active IELTS listening - completing a diagram By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Focus on IELTS - New Edition IELTS listening - completing a diagram focus_on_ielts_new_edition_students_book_pg45_listening_case_study_sao_paulo.pdf smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Focus on IELTS - 1st Edition icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Complete the test IELTS practice test reading - 60min https://yadi.sk/i/n2yt6GauyF3Un smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. particles_in_phrasal_verbs_mindmap.pdf smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Total English Upper Intermediate icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Complete exercises pg 29 ex 1 2 3 4 collocations with prepositions Check your answers with the key at the end of the file total_english_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg29_collocations_w_prepositions_w_key.pdf If time available English Grammar in Use - Intermediate Murphy Unit 123-127 prepositions icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Complete exercises Check your answers with the key at the end of the file english_grammar_in_use_intermediate_unit123-128_prepositions_w_key.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details https://us04web.zoom.us/j/3143928871 ]]> Bottoms up 57 active textbook particles in phrasal verbs mindmap particles_in_phrasal_verbs_mindmap.pdf ]]> 56 20200323-1117 Prepositions active review grammar_prepositions_selection_b2_01.csv 55 20200323-1130 Prepositions active review grammar_prepositions_selection_b2_02.csv 54 20200323-1131 Prepositions active review grammar_prepositions_selection_b2_03.csv 52 active textbook Total English Upper Intermediate pg 29 ex 1 2 3 4 collocations with prepositions total_english_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg29_collocations_w_prepositions_w_key.pdf Feedback ]]> Focus on IELTS - New Edition 51 active textbook focus_on_ielts_new_edition_audio_cd01_4.ogg score 3 / 10 T / Cl Listening feedback → practise listening for figures to date back to = to belong to an earlier time T / Cl Speaking practice 6. Describe the process of taking a job in your country. ielts_speaking_topics_from_aippg.pdf ]]> 50 to accuse sb of = to say that sb has done sth wrong or is guilty of sth bribery = giving a sum of money or sth valuable that you give or offer to sb to persuade them to help you, especially by doing sth dishonest to persist in = to continue to do sth in spite of difficulties or opposition, in a way that can seem unreasonable to date back to = to belong to an earlier time 49 From On the one point of view hand I received 2 rejects rejections after 2 successful interviews We should spend more time for on reading books It's very simple easy to lose it (money) The sun shines the most in the most of Europe locations ...from one our interview ...from one of our interview only after... you will you be announced made an offer by e-mail ]]> recruiter // 20200316 11:00-12:30 1.5 1400 0 active Comparing solutions - asking for help By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. The Business 2.0 Upper Intermediate Comparing solutions - asking for help pg 26 ex 2 language focus the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_students_book_pg26-27_comparing_solutions_asking_for_help.pdf Rescheduled from previous lesson smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. IELTS listening - completing a diagram focus_on_ielts_new_edition_students_book_pg45_listening_case_study_sao_paulo.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details https://us04web.zoom.us/j/3143928871 ]]> The Business Upper Intermediate 2.0 48 20200316-0940 Comparative and superlative forms active grammar +----1----+----2----+----3----+-------4-------+----5----+ | er/est | er/est | ier/est | more/the most |irregular| ========================================================= | cold | fat | happy | interesting | good | | high | hot | pretty | difficult | bad | | fast | sad | lucky | relaxed | far | +---------+---------+---------+---------------+---------+ ]]> 47 active textbook pg 26 ex 3 language focus pg 26 ex 4 discussion & presentation pg 27 ex 5 expanding notes pg 27 ex 6 7 expanding notes ]]> 46 active textbook 45 bed and breakfast = service that provides a room to sleep in and a meal the next morning in private houses and small hotels ferry = boat that carries people, vehicles and goods across a river or across a narrow part of the sea 44 catch (I) got | Got it Campsites are more a lot cheaper than hotels In terms of comfortable comfort it's a lot more comfortable We can update for change to 4 It's the less least comfortable It involves me to the in | into 10-hour session sessions It's very passionable addictive The more I spend time for the on English, the better I can speak ]]> 20200313 14:45-16:15 1.5 1400 4200 20200311 1.5 active IELTS writing By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. IELTS practice writing test part 2 focus_on_ielts_practice_test_academic_writing_60min.pdf Focus on quality ✓ no time limit → Edit (improve) the phrasing of your arguments Use synonyms Use conjunctions to build a logical flow (therefore, that’s why…) → Proof-read your text Check spelling Check register (consistent) → Update the conclusion & introduction Include new ideas ✓ use Grammarly to improve wording & register ✓ use plugin with spellcheck & grammar function (e.g. as available in Chromium) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u69LjG3nAdNPNCTStbPMRhYpOAxPg_Tia1_F1dKy9Po/edit?usp=sharing Rescheduled from previous lesson smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. The Business 2.0 Upper Intermediate Comparing solutions - asking for help pg 26 ex 2 language focus the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_students_book_pg26-27_comparing_solutions_asking_for_help.pdf Rescheduled from previous lesson smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. IELTS listening - completing a diagram focus_on_ielts_new_edition_students_book_pg45_listening_case_study_sao_paulo.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details https://us04web.zoom.us/j/3143928871 ]]> Focus on IELTS - 1st Edition 43 active textbook focus_on_ielts_practice_test_academic_writing_60min.pdf https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u69LjG3nAdNPNCTStbPMRhYpOAxPg_Tia1_F1dKy9Po/edit?usp=sharing Feedback T / Cl 〆 avoid simple words like 'good, bad, interesting, get' → use synonyms T / Cl Improving paraphrasing skills ✓ synonyms ✓ active or passive ✓ conjunctions to highlight the logical flow ✓ paragraph your thoughts → skip lines for each new idea. ]]> 42 wip grammar 41 to lag behind = to move or develop slowly or more slowly than other people, organizations, etc myriad = extremely large number of st distressing = making you feel extremely upset, especially because of sb's suffering anguishing = severe pain, mental suffering or unhappiness outlook = probable future for sb/sth; what is likely to happen 40 about to your process I'm not going to the on vacation It's really exhausted exhausting ]]> 20200311 09:00-10:30 1.5 1400 0 active IELTS writing By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. IELTS practice writing test part 2 (you have already completed part 2) focus_on_ielts_practice_test_academic_writing_60min.pdf Focus on quality ✓ no time limit → complete this task with all your notes → you may use a dictionary Send a link to your googledoc when ready https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u69LjG3nAdNPNCTStbPMRhYpOAxPg_Tia1_F1dKy9Po/edit?usp=sharing smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. The Business 2.0 Upper Intermediate Comparing solutions - asking for help pg 26 ex 2 language focus the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_students_book_pg26-27_comparing_solutions_asking_for_help.pdf smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. IELTS listening - completing a diagram focus_on_ielts_new_edition_students_book_pg45_listening_case_study_sao_paulo.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details https://us04web.zoom.us/j/3143928871 ]]> Focus on IELTS - 1st Edition 39 active textbook focus_on_ielts_practice_test_academic_writing_60min.pdf https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u69LjG3nAdNPNCTStbPMRhYpOAxPg_Tia1_F1dKy9Po/edit?usp=sharing Feedback Edit (improve) the phrasing of your arguments Use synonyms Use conjunctions to build a logical flow (therefore, that’s why…) Proof-read your text Check spelling Check register (consistent) Update the conclusion & introduction Include new ideas T / Cl ✓ use Grammarly to improve wording & register ✓ use plugin with spellcheck & grammar function (e.g. as available in Chromium) ]]> 38 to mitigate = to make sth less harmful, serious, etc. to alleviate = (formal) to mitigate to contend that = (formal) to say that sth is true, especially in an argument 37 be able to provide an answer for in | within 40min I feel the progress If you didn't do a don't warm up maybe you will be rejected I've already completed 200 of exercises Excuse me sir I couldn't listen hear what you said... They allocate very a huge budget ]]> 20200327 14:45-16:15 1.5 1400 4200 20200302 1.5 active IELTS listening - completing a graph By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. IELTS practice writing test part 1 (only! - don't complete part 2 yet) focus_on_ielts_practice_test_academic_writing_60min.pdf Focus on quality ✓ no time limit → complete this task with all your notes → you may use a dictionary https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dLFRsXIQvdYJ7hXh9VAbdwjT8Mb9-coReXFJvNaBAt0/edit?usp=sharing smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. IELTS listening - completing a graph focus_on_ielts_new_edition_students_book_pg43_listening_wasting_energy.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details https://us04web.zoom.us/j/3143928871 ]]> Focus on IELTS - 1st Edition 36 active textbook focus_on_ielts_practice_test_academic_writing_60min.pdf https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dLFRsXIQvdYJ7hXh9VAbdwjT8Mb9-coReXFJvNaBAt0/edit?usp=sharing Feedback T / Cl ✓ use Grammarly to improve wording & register ✓ use plugin with spellcheck & grammar function (e.g. as available in Chromium) ]]> 35 wip grammar Focus on IELTS - New Edition 34 active textbook focus_on_ielts_new_edition_audio_cd01_3.ogg score 5 / 10 (could have been 7 / 10) T / Cl Listening feedback ✓ check spelling e.g. plastics ✓ give complete answers e.g. 4000 years Speaking practice ielts_speaking_topics_from_aippg.pdf 3. Compare your hometown with another town Moscow vs San Francisco → practise comparatives Methodology: Answering questions in part 3 - discussion ✓ use the same tense in your answer as in the examiner's question Where would you like to... → use conditional tense e.g. I would... ✓ choose appropriate register You will spend a lot of money on child care, education and other stuffs such like | miscellanies If you want to... I don't know.. if you want to continue your education... 4. Describe your country’s education system. What is your attitude toward this system? Do you think it’s effective? 〆 avoid repeating the same set phrase e.g. OK, let's deep dive into A → use synonymous expressions e.g. OK, let's deep dive into focus on B ✓ avoid vague language, sloppy constructions, inappropriate register If you want to... I don't know... if you want to continue your education... → use fillers e.g. Well, let me think... ]]> 33 damp = slightly wet, often in a way that is unpleasant humidity = amount of water vapour in the air case study = detailed analysis of a person or group from a social or psychological or medical point of view push factor = reason for leaving pull factor = reason for moving to deep dive into = (informal) to examine something in great detail in a short space of time; to look into nevertheless = in spite of sth that you have just mentioned miscellanies = group or collection of different kinds of things 32 twice twofold The amount of tourists increased twice doubled ... and then Grammarly stresses highlights the punctuality punctuation I was aware about of the reasons It's 100% correct according to Grammarly It's challengeable challenging I was not born in the Moscow 10 millions million people ... the cost of the living You will spend a lot of money for on child care, education and other stuffs such like | miscellanies We're going to speak about the Russian Federation (OR the Russian Federation's) education system ... and the high school comes later next ]]> 20200302 10:30-12:00 1.5 1400 0 active IELTS reading By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. IELTS practice writing test part 1 (only! - don't complete part 2 yet) focus_on_ielts_practice_test_academic_writing_60min.pdf Focus on quality ✓ no time limit → complete this task with all your notes → you may use a dictionary Send a link to your googledoc when ready smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Focus on IELTS - New Edition pix/icons8-reading-100.png pg 31 Location is everything pg 31-32 ex 3 academic reading: matching focus_on_ielts_new_edition_students_book_pg31-32_academic_reading_matching_location_is_everything.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details https://us04web.zoom.us/j/3143928871 Meeting ID: 314 392 8871 ]]> Focus on IELTS - New Edition 31 active textbook Feedback Methodology: Order of passage Text: Cats (...) dogs (...) Example question / statement: Cats are white, but dogs are black = in order of passage Example question / statement: Dogs are black but cats are white = not in order of passage Methodology: Use of parallel expressions in reading comprehension Text: Citizens live in towns Example question / statement: Where do inhabitants live? citizens ↔ inhabitants → statements or questions may use synonyms or so-called parallel expressions ]]> 30 wip grammar 29 gatherer = person who collects sth nomad = member of a tribe that moves with its animals from place to place to irrigate = to supply water to an area of land through pipes or channels so that crops will grow to flourish = to develop quickly and be successful or common; to grow well; to be healthy and happy fertile /fə:'tail/ = that plants grow well in to withhold = to refuse to give sth to sb to ensue = to happen after or as a result of another event to flock = to go or gather together somewhere in large numbers to spring up = to come into existence; to take on form or shape; to arise invader = army or a country that enters another country by force in order to take control of it Middle Ages (or medieval period) = lasted from the 5th to the 15th century. It began with the fall of the Western Roman Empire and merged into the Renaissance and the Age of Discovery heir /'er/ = money or property that is given to you by sb when they die; legacy proximity ~ (of sb/sth) (to sb/sth) = (formal) the state of being near sb/sth in distance or time to prosper = to develop in a successful way; to be successful, especially financially ludicrously = in a way that is ridiculous and unreasonable; that you cannot take seriously lure = attractive qualities of sth; thing that is used to attract fish or animals, so that they can be caught to lure = to persuade or trick sb to go somewhere or to do sth by promising them a reward labourer = person whose job involves hard physical work that is not skilled, especially work that is done outdoors swamp = area of ground that is very wet or covered with water and in which plants, trees, etc. are growing snobbery = attitudes and behaviour of people who are snobs, who admire people in the higher social classes too much and have no respect for people in the lower social classes arrogant = behaving in a proud, unpleasant way, showing little thought for other people treatise (on sth) = long and serious piece of writing on a particular subject astonishing = very surprising; difficult to believe 28 (live) constantly without sunshines sunshine I know it but I just forget forgot I don't think so that location is everything Transport accessibility Access to transport will be very expensive ... a garage which was created by 2 students from the Stanford (University) ... a big influence for on building technical hubs ]]> giant /'dʒaiənt/ 20200228 14:45-16:15 1.5 1400 4200 20200228 1.5 active IELTS speaking By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. IELTS practice writing test part 1 (only! - don't complete part 2 yet) focus_on_ielts_practice_test_academic_writing_60min.pdf Focus on quality ✓ no time limit → complete this task with all your notes → you may use a dictionary Send a link to your googledoc when ready zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details https://us04web.zoom.us/j/3143928871 Meeting ID: 314 392 8871 ]]> Focus on IELTS - New Edition 27 active textbook pg 8 The feel good factor - Health's magic bullet lead ex 1 2 Methodology: Identify rationale & functional language expected ✓ comparatives & superlatives ✓ present continuous for descriptions ✓ conjunctions to express oppositions (although, while, on the one hand, and the other hand...) ✓ rhetorical questions (e.g. What would I do if...) → showcase your knowledge of the language Additional practice (Inside Out Anecdotes - flashcards)

Focus on listening 1 pg 22 student's union survey score 8 / 10 Focus on listening 2 pg 23 healthy eating focus_on_ielts_new_edition_audio_cd01_2.ogg score 5 / 10 Methodology: IELTS listening task completion ✓ pre-reading questions ✓ prediction ✓ complete answers during the recording [which is played only once!] ✓ gapped sentences are rephrased [i.e. not what is exactly said in the audio recording] ✓ spelling mistakes are invalid ]]> 26 wip grammar 25 couch potatoe = (informal, disapproving) a person who spends a lot of time sitting and watching television newly-wed = person who has recently got married, e.g The newly-weds spent their honeymoon in Venice cauliflower = vegetable with green leaves around a large hard white head of flowers dairy = made from milk once in a blue moon = seldom, rarely 24 is that all applications are locations (located) in Europe While I do have a lot of conversations with HR I improve 'm improving my English They are not aware about of what to will be in the future They play in basketball It describes the more healthy a healthier type of the rest If I had time what did would I do? It shows a new married pair newly-weds ]]> 20200226 15:30-17:00 1.5 1400 -1.5 active IELTS writing By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. ielts_speaking_topics_from_aippg.pdf Rescheduled from previous lesson smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. IELTS practice writing test part 1 116930_IELTS_AC_Writing_Task_1-1.pdf focus on time - 20min only - complete this task without any notes - you may not use a dictionary https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZYg4_x-SxAwcYuginmU7J44q90VYwnRrq-I0V91O1kU/edit Optional homework wordlist IELTS wordlist (adapted from Morris College) Download the following file & import it in space repetition software ielts_wordlist_morris_college_C2.csv zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details https://us04web.zoom.us/j/3143928871 Meeting ID: 314 392 8871 ]]> IELTS practice 23 active textbook 116930_IELTS_AC_Writing_Task_1-1.pdf https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZYg4_x-SxAwcYuginmU7J44q90VYwnRrq-I0V91O1kU/edit Feedback 〆 avoid describing visuals in detail ✓ comment on trends, not on lines or sections 〆 don't describe the window, describe what you see behind it → draw attention to main features → synthesise ]]> Focus on IELTS - New Edition 22 active textbook 21 wip grammar 20 to witness = to see sth happen because you are there when it happens; to be the place, period, organization, etc. in which particular events take place to infer ~ sth (from sth) = to reach an opinion or decide that sth is true on the basis of information that is available PIP = performance improvement proposal to put food on the table = to earn enough money to provide the basic necessities for oneself and (often) one's family 19 it decreased for by 100 thousands in 1980 ... schools who promise you can learn for in | within only 21 days We have a tendantion tendency It's a big deal It's quite a challenge to become a celebrity (it's not a big deal = fixed expression used only in the negative) It's not enough for providing food on the table making a living It's not enough for providing putting food on the table ]]> 20200221 14:45-16:15 1.5 1400 2100 20200221 0 active IELTS practising interview, long turn, discussion By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Focus on IELTS - New Edition Practice interview, long turn, discussion focus_on_ielts_new_edition_students_book_pg202-3_practice_interview_long_turn_discussion.pdf smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. IELTS practice writing test part 1 116930_IELTS_AC_Writing_Task_1-1.pdf focus on time - 20min only - complete this task without any notes - you may not use a dictionary send in *docx format duncanpotter@yandex.ru Optional homework wordlist IELTS wordlist (adapted from Morris College) Download the following file & import it in space repetition software ielts_wordlist_morris_college_C2.csv schedule 202005 IELTS - target level 5.0 / CEFR level B1 in reading, writing, speaking and listening General work visa (Tier 2) https://www.gov.uk/tier-2-general/knowledge-of-english zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details https://us04web.zoom.us/j/3143928871 Meeting ID: 314 392 8871 ]]> Focus on IELTS - New Edition 18 active textbook pg 202 203 Interview practice part 1 - interview [4-5min] . Let's talk first about... [free time / interests] . Moving on now to talk about your studies... [English learning] part 2 - long turn [3-4min] . 1 min prep with topic statement . 2 min speaking . 2 closing questions part 3 - discussion [4-5min] two-way discussion . 3 questions on previous topic . 3 follow-up questions Methodology: Practice interview, long turn, discussion T / Cl part 1 - interview [4-5min] Feedback ✓ prepare warmer questions & ready-made answers → answer easy topics with advanced language if you can ✓ identify the rationale of the task → use 'would' in the answer to show you know how to build conditional sentences ✓ identify functional language needed (descriptive / persuasive / comparison) → use fluency markers to gain time (well, actually...) → use conjunctions to improve narrative flow 〆 avoid easy mistakes (e.g. use of articles) T / Cl part 2 - long turn [3-4min] Feedback ✓ find synonyms to evidence a wide range of vocab e.g. I like very much am keen on | adore computer games I like (indulge in) playing computer games, although I have responsibilities, a family... You should ought to visit XYZ ✓ you don't have to say the truth → you can lie ✓ use synonyms to show you understand all words ✓ avoid topics which you can't describe because you haven't got enough vocab ✓ avoid ending your answers in an abrupt manner e.g. 'and that's it' → try to conclude in a positive, convincing way T / Cl part 3 - discussion [4-5min] two-way discussion Feedback ]]> 17 wip grammar 16 drilling = way of learning sth by means of repeated exercises; practice of what to do in an emergency, for example if there is a fire to swot ~ (for sth) = (BrE, informal) to study very hard, especially in order to prepare for an exam to cram ~ (for sth) = (rather old-fashioned) to learn a lot of things in a short time, in preparation for an exam to indulge in sth | ~ yourself (with sth) = to allow yourself to have or do sth that you like, especially sth that is considered bad for you distress = feeling of great worry or unhappiness; great suffering 15 didn't do haven't done it in the whole completely I'm busy with my everydays everyday tasks After I have graduated I have had only pre intermediate level I studied (attended an) English at in an English course There are a lot of opportunities how can you can spend your free time in Russia It's the most ancient city in the Russian Federation If you want to go from the Vladivostok to the Moscow Almost all people go to the home You can see myself at in this picture According to | Following this question you should answer... Sounds pretty well good It was very exciting how could this world could looks look like According my mind In my experience ]]> hiking /'haikiŋ/ 20200217 10:30-12:00 1.5 1400 2100 20200217 0 active Socialising at work By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Market Leader Upper Intermediate pix/icons8-reading-100.png pg 50 background - reading market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg50-51_case_study_just_good_friends.pdf Rescheduled from previous lesson English Grammar in Use Intermediate, Murphy Unit 47 48 reported speech key to exercise Check your answers with the key at the end of the file english_grammar_in_use_intermediate_unit47-48_reported_speech_w_key.pdf Rescheduled from previous lesson If time available EF logo Upper Intermediate test B2.2 Complete the test sent by e-mail zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details https://us04web.zoom.us/j/3143928871 Meeting ID: 314 392 8871 ]]> Market Leader 3rd edition Upper Intermediate B2 14 active textbook SSS discuss pros & cons of this kind of environment ✓ develop teamwork ✓ foster team spirit ✓ facilitate information flow ✓ increase commitment to work → reach a general consensus faster → decision making accepted more easily 〆 face favouritism 〆 result in biased feedback 〆 wrong person could get promoted 〆 someone could take revenge after a relationship having turned sour (...) Lexical material: Staff relationships, biased personal relationships, favouritism pg 50 Relationships at work: 3 cases - reading pg 50 listening market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_09.ogg SSS take notes of the proposal 1) prohibit all relationships at work 2) allow relationships under a 'love' contract (behaviour, disciplinary actions in case of...) e.g. no decision-making or business trips together 3) inform team leader (try to work in different depts) 4) do nothing pg 51 task 1 2 video DVD Case study Conclusions ✓ HR must be awake & pro-active 〆 don't drive a relationship underground with a ban 〆 don't be too invasive by imposing a love contract 〆 don't ignore this situation because it will happen again → consider option 3 = be transparent to avoid conflicts of interests Current situation & existing alternatives: → public companies have very strict rules → many private companies haven't thought about it → some companies deliberately have no policy through fear of being prejudicial to senior males & junior females → policy by word of mouth ]]> 13 wip grammar 12 sour /ˈsauə/ = (of a person, temper, etc.) harsh; morose; bitter biased /'baiəst/ ~ (toward(s) / against / in favour of sb/sth) = having a tendency to show favour towards or against one group of people or one opinion for personal reasons; making unfair judgements to brew (up) = (usually used in the progressive tenses) if sth unpleasant is brewing or brewing up, it seems likely to happen soon revenge (to take one's ~) = something that you do in order to make sb suffer because they have made you suffer to facilitate = to make easier to turn down = to refuse revenge (to take one's ~) = something that you do in order to make sb suffer because they have made you suffer to drive sth underground = to make sth go in or into a secret place in order to hide from the police, the government, etc intriguing = very interesting because of being unusual or not having an obvious answer favouritism /ˈfeɪvərɪtɪzm/ = act of unfairly treating one person better than others because you like them better prejudicial (to sth) = (formal) harming or likely to harm sb/sth 11 pieces of news For the From one point of view This behaviour should take have some limitations It will make some influence to the working part It will make have some influence to on the working part You can have a lot of friends at your job work You can have a lot of friends at in your job ... because due to its it is in another department... ... because due to its being in another department... They haven't any another other opportunity ... because he has a the power to make decisions According to the Judith Fisher opinion According to In my opinion she should reject this offer I'm not sure she has an the authority to end this relationship ... to split separate & put this couple to the into different departments ... should facilitate to the resolving of this situation ]]> 20200214 14:45-16:15 1.5 1400 2100 20200214 0 active Improving communication & interpersonal skills By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Market Leader Upper Intermediate pix/icons8-reading-100.png pg 50 background - reading market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg50-51_case_study_just_good_friends.pdf Rescheduled from previous lesson English Grammar in Use Intermediate, Murphy Unit 47 48 reported speech key to exercise Check your answers with the key at the end of the file english_grammar_in_use_intermediate_unit47-48_reported_speech_w_key.pdf Rescheduled from previous lesson If time available EF logo Upper Intermediate test B2.2 Complete the test sent by e-mail zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details https://us04web.zoom.us/j/3143928871 Meeting ID: 314 392 8871 ]]> The Business Upper Intermediate 2.0 B2 2 Information technology IT downtime, hardware upgrade, soft skills retraining Collecting feedback, suggesting solutions Conflict management (when sparks fly) Meteor Bank 10 active textbook the_business_mac_millan_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_42.ogg the_business_mac_millan_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_43.ogg the_business_mac_millan_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_44.ogg the_business_mac_millan_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_45.ogg T / Cl Is the bank growing too fast? to the detriment of older customers? (...) When do you implement standardisation, before or after decentralisation? (...) What is the most important for a bank? ✓ data security & confidentiality → no way to outsource IT to a 3rd party?! pg 33 ex 5 discussion T / Cl Stages for banking expansion ✓ centralise to ensure same procedures & standards are running in all subsidiaries ✓ replicate, make information redundant for increased reliability through a computer grid Reasons for recruiting S.Finlay in the first place ✓ manage the expansion ✓ meet the rising demand for electronic services ≠ outsource IT Areas of concern 〆 managers & sys admins don't understand S.Finlay's strategy 〆 staff members don't understand S.Finlay's strategy → share vision = like many IT gurus, S.Finley may be less skilled at managing people pg 33 ex 6 role play Executive committee meeting Conclusions ✓ give oneself the means to achieve your goals ✓ recruit more experienced staff ✓ S.Finley needs to improve his communication & interpersonal skills to manage more efficiently ]]> 9 wip grammar 8 to blame ~ sb/sth (for sth) | ~ sth on sb/sth = to think or say that sb/sth is responsible for sth bad to claim = to say that sth is true although it has not been proved and other people may not believe it; to demand or ask for sth because you believe it is your legal right to own or to have it glitch = (informal) a small problem or fault that stops sth working successfully, e.g. A few technical glitches forced us to postpone the demonstration; sudden irregularity or malfunction (of equipment etc.) demanding = (of a person) expecting a lot of work or attention from others; not easily satisfied 7 fuck ups glitches | snarl ups have been happened during the last 3 years ... we have seen fuck ups glitches | snarl ups have been happened happening during the last 3 years ... with people which who were joined recruited to in the company ... with people which who were joined to the company ... from the 19th 20th century to the twenty one first century and another other technologies Some of these outages has have happened with intention intentionally He claimed blamed him in for outages If it happened I had declined would decline this offer We need to investigate to invest in the new equipment We need to recruit highly qualificated qualified staff They haven't got (don't need) to spend a lot of time for on this sort of thing First of all we should initiate a research of investigate who made it (spread malicious software) ]]> 20200210 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 2100 20200212 0 active Resisting change By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English Grammar in Use Intermediate, Murphy Unit 47 48 reported speech key to exercise Check your answers with the key at the end of the file english_grammar_in_use_intermediate_unit47-48_reported_speech_w_key.pdf smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. reported_speech_mindmap.pdf smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson The Business 2.0 Upper Intermediate the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_students_book_pg32-33_meteor_bank.pdf If time available EF logo Upper Intermediate test B2.2 Complete the test sent by e-mail schedule Future time slots - subject to approval Mondays 08:30-10:00 Fridays 08:30-09:50 tbc zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details https://us04web.zoom.us/j/3143928871 Meeting ID: 314 392 8871 ]]> 6 20200124-1549 Reported speech active grammar 5 active textbook reported speech mindmap reported_speech_mindmap.pdf pg 22 ex F G grammar set for homework pg 22 ex H grammar (reported speech) ]]> 4 active textbook The Business Upper Intermediate 2.0 B2 2 Information technology IT downtime, hardware upgrade, soft skills retraining Collecting feedback, suggesting solutions Conflict management (when sparks fly) Meteor Bank 3 active textbook Lexical material: Staff turnover, restructuring, downtime pg 32 ex 1 discussion pg 32 ex 2 reading Rising star makes sparks fly pg 32 ex 3 memo analysis (to be continued) ]]> 2 turnover = rate at which employees leave a company and are replaced by other people job rotation = practice of changing staff at frequent intervals by discharges and substitutions teething = small problems that a company, product, system, etc. has at the beginning to irritate = to annoy sb, especially by sth you continuously do or by sth that continuously happens to make sparks fly = to increase risks of a dispute, to clash lenient = not as strict as expected when punishing sb or when making sure that rules are obeyed to drag = to pull sb/sth along with effort and difficulty deliberate = done on purpose rather than by accident; planned malicious = intending or intended to do harm can't make an omelette without breaking (some) eggs = to achieve a certain goal one must sometimes incur damage, experience difficulties, or make sacrifices to the detriment of = at the cost of exhausted = very tired to get rid of sb/sth = to make yourself free of sb/sth that is annoying you or that you do not want; to throw sth away 1 but I didn't check the answers The boss concluded (felt) her that it had been getting progressively more difficult to find suitably qualified people who can could cope with the demands of the job It's unlogic illogical Young people have a tendation tendency to do make more mistakes He thinks they are in the twenty twentieth century ... have increased from six dot point 3 percent to... The system downtime was increased in last year ... somebody maked with intention made intentionally ]]>