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  1. Välkommen till Naturkunskap 1A1
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  3. Unit 6 - English for Professional Purposes
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  5. Introduction

Introduction

Overview:

Welcome to the final unit of English 6 - English for Professional Purposes. In this unit, we will focus on developing your skills for using English effectively in the workplace. This includes professional writing and speaking, understanding and using job-specific vocabulary, and enhancing your cross-cultural communication skills.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this unit, you will:

  1. Understand the conventions of professional English in both writing and speaking.
  2. Be able to write professional documents such as emails, reports, and resumes.
  3. Develop the ability to communicate effectively in professional settings, including meetings and presentations.

Reading:

Our core texts for this unit are:

  • Business English: A Complete Guide to Developing and Effective Business Writing Style by Andrea B. Geffner.
  • Model Business Letters, Emails, and Other Business Documents by Shirley Taylor
  • English for Work: Everyday Business English by Ian Badger

These core texts are subject to change depending on your program selection. As such the following may be supplemented:

  • Oxford Business English: English for Legal Professionals by Andrew Frost
  • English for Business Studies: A course for Business Studies and Economics Students by Iain MacKenzie
  • Oxford English for Careers: Medicine 1 by Sam McCarter
  • Everyday English for International Nurses by Joy Parkinson and Chris Brooker
  • English for Aircraft 1 by Philip Shawcross
  • Highly Recommended Workbook: English for the Hotel and Catering Industry by Michael Duckworth
  • Oxford English for Careers: Tourism 1 by Robin Walker and Keith Harding

Assignments:

  1. Written Assignment: Create a professional portfolio including a resume, cover letter, and a sample business report or proposal. You may choose to create these documents for a real or imagined job opportunity in your field of interest.

  2. Oral Presentation: Conduct a mock job interview with a partner. You will take turns playing the role of the interviewer and interviewee. This will help you to practice your professional English speaking skills and prepare for real-world job interviews.

  3. Group Work: Participate in a simulated business meeting or project planning session. Each group will be given a specific scenario to work on, and you will need to use your professional English skills to communicate effectively.

Assessment:

Your understanding and participation in this unit will be evaluated based on the following:

  • Quality and professionalism of your written portfolio.
  • Performance in the mock job interview and group work activity.
  • Active participation and application of professional English in all activities.

Remember, your engagement and curiosity are key to making the most out of this learning experience. Please feel free to reach out if you need any assistance or further clarification.

It has been an exciting journey so far, and I’m looking forward to our final exploration into English for Professional Purposes!