Module 2 - Education

DIALOGUE

You are a Russian student who is attending the ‘Forum of Educational Opportunities for International Students’ in the UK. Talk to the representative of one of the British universities.

Ø Introduce yourself and start a conversation

Ø Say what field of study you are interested in

Ø Ask about the courses available, the length of study and the degrees awarded

Ø Say if you are interested in a single or joint degree course

Ø Find out how much the tuition fee is and what facilities the university offers

Ø Ask for the application form to fill in

Ø Thank the representative for his/her help

DIALOGUE

You friend in the USA/UK has just finished school. You phone your friend to talk about his /her choice of a college/ university. Comment on your friend’s news and find out:

Ø what college/university your friend is going to study at

Ø why he/she decided to choose that college/university

Ø how he/she got enrolled at the college/university

Ø the length of study and degrees that are awarded

Ø if he/she is interested in a single or joint degree course

Ø what career he/she has got in mind

Ø the tuition fee and the university facilities

Ø wish your friend a success in his/her studies

Module 5 - Environmental protection

D I A L O G U E

You are at the International Students’ conference devoted to the global environmental problems. You talk to a conference participant from the UK.

Ø Get acquainted and exchange some personal information

Ø Ask about the subject of the presentation he/she has made

Ø Ask how long he/she has been studying environmental problems

Ø Express your opinion on the most serious environmental problems

Ø Speak about the environmental problems in your hometown and the ways they are being solved

Ø Suggest keeping in touch with him/her via e-mail and say good-bye

Module 7 - Job

DIALOGUE

You are a Personnel Officer. An applicant has come for an interview for the position of Systems Administrator at the educational centre for children. Talk to him/her.

· Greet him/her and offer to take a seat

· Ask if he/she has any previous job experience

· Find out his/her qualifications and skills

· Specify the personal qualities the applicant should have

· Answer the applicant’s questions about the responsibilities, working hours and salary

· Ask for necessary personal information

· Say if the candidate gets the job

DIALOGUE

You have read an advertisement of a summer job for international students. It is a job of a … in the United States. Telephone the manager of the ‘Summer Jobs for International Students in the USA’, Moscow office.

Ø Introduce yourself and say why you are calling

Ø Give necessary personal information

Ø Find out what qualifications and skills are required for the job

Ø Ask about the responsibilities, hours and salary

Ø Ask if you need to send your CV

Ø Find out the date of your arrival, type of accommodation

DIALOGUE

You are a manager of the ‘Summer Jobs for Students’ project in the USA, Moscow office. An applicant from Russia calls the office to apply for one of the jobs advertised.

Ø Answer the phone and greet the applicant

Ø Find out the applicant’s full name, age and other personal information

Ø Find out why the applicant would like to do this job

Ø Say what the qualifications and skills are required for the job

Ø Specify the personal qualities necessary for the job

Ø Tell him/her about the duties, working hours and salary

Ø Ask to send you his/her CV

Ø Inform the applicant about the starting date of the project

DIALOGUE

You are a Personnel Manager in a research institute. An undergraduate student has come for an interview for the position of Laboratory Technician in one of the laboratories of the institute. Talk to him/her.

Ø Introduce yourself and offer him/her to take a seat

Ø Ask for his/her CV and if he/she has any previous experience

Ø Tell about the training and qualifications that are required

Ø Ask about the candidate’s skills and personal qualities

Ø Ask for the references from the university professors or previous employers

Ø Tell about the duties, working hours, salary and benefits/perks

Ø Say if the candidate gets the job

DIALOGUE

You are applying for a job as a laboratory technician in one of the laboratories of your university/research institute. Talk to the Personnel Manager.

Ø Introduce yourself and explain why you would like to get this job

Ø Specify your job experience and qualifications

Ø Tell about your skills and personal qualities

Ø Ask about the responsibilities, working hours and salary

Ø Find out what the prospects in this job would be

Ø Agree to do the job

DIALOGUE

You are working part-time for a large computer company. You are in charge of arranging job interviews with the Personnel Officer. Talk to one of the applicants.

Ø Answer the phone and greet the caller

Ø Ask about the applicant’s personal details and qualifications

Ø Find out if he/she has necessary job experience and skills

Ø Suggest the date and time for the interview

Ø Give the address of the company

Ø Find out if he\she knows how to get there

Ø Say good- bye

DIALOGUE

You are a 2-year student. You have read an advertisement of internship programmes. Telephone the company to make an appointment for an interview.

Ø Introduce yourself and give the reason for your call

Ø Explain why you would like to join the programme

Ø Describe your personal qualities

Ø Specify your qualifications and skills, etc

Ø Give necessary personal information

Ø Agree to come for an interview and confirm the date and the time

Ø Find out the company’s address and how to get there if necessary

Ø Say good- bye

DIALOGUE

You are a 2-year student. You have come across an advertisement of internship programmes and made an appointment for an interview. Now you are at the interview. Talk to the Programme Manager.

Ø Introduce yourself and give necessary personal details

Ø Say what programme you would like to join and why

Ø Describe your personal qualities

Ø Specify your qualifications and skills

Ø Ask about the length of the programme, working hours, starting date

Ø Make your decision about taking the job.

Ø Say good- bye.

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