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Why don't you get a job?

Unknown words

Dick: It is a rude way to say penis



What is the song about?

According to the given words I would say the song is about a couple whose boyfriend  is complaining because the girl demands more money than he can provide.



Have you ever worked for others while they do nothing? Would you like to do that? Why? Why not?

Definitely I have not and -of course- I would not, because I think if I work it is because I need the money for me but not for others, If someone needs or wants something, he / she must work in order to get it. When I work I give my best, so I hope to get a reward for me, it is like a gift because of my effort; it would be so dissappointing that someone else would get something by my work but not by him / herself.



Is it fun to let others work while you do nothing? Why? Why not?

Well, I think it depends of each person, despite it can sound a little weird, there are people who love that kind of life, but in my point of view, I am deeply convinced if someone is a responsible person, he / she would never allow other person works while he / she does nothing.



Unusual expressions

• "She sits on her ass"

          It means the girl does nothing while the boy is working. 

• "He works his hands to the bone"

          He works so hard.

• "To keep her bill collectors at bay"

          To pay all the thing she wastes the money in.

• "She hates that dick"

          She does not like that useless guy. 

APPLICATION LETTERS

• What is an application letter?

Application letter, also known as Cover letter is kind of official business letter often included with a job application or CV. Despite being considered optional, employers take into account people who spent time writing an application letter more than people who don´t, because it shows the desire to do the best.

• When do you write an application letter?

It is usually used when you sent a resume, in order to provide additional information about your skills and experience and demonstrate the match between your attributes and the employer´s needs, also to prove why you would be the best option for the company and your communication and written skills.

• What is the structure of an application letter?

* Salutation: Formal style.

* First paragraph: Why you are interested in the job, where you found the information, what is the specific job you are applying for.

* Middle paragraph: What you can offer the employer, why you are the best option for he/she, which are your skills and experience

* Last paragraph: Say thank for being considered as an option and report when and how you are available for notifications.

* Closure: With professional words followed by a comma.

• Write five important TIPS for writing application letters.

1. No misspell words and grammar mistakes.
2. Formal style.
3. Keep the paragraphs brief and relevant
4. Focus in what the company wants or needs but not in your own needs.
5. Usually one page is sufficient, make it easy to read.

• Write an application letter for your dream job.

Carlos Alberto Vinazco Orduz

Carrera 110A 74 - 12

Bogotá D.C.

Telephone 057 1 549 8424

October 14th, 2012

Mr Gar Forman

General Manager

Chicago Bulls Corporation

1901 West Madison Street

Chicago, Illinois 60612-2459

Dear Mr Forman,

I am writing to express my interest in being considered for the position of Chigago Bulls player as advertised on the website www.nba.com/bulls/ on October 10th 2012. I shall be pleased to consider me as a qualified applicant because I have a special interest in taking the place is free in your team.

This year I will have had 25 years of experience as a “Point Guard” in different teams in Colombia. I have achieved an overall shoots average of 32 points per match; I participated in four Basketball National Championships and a Junior World Cup, being considered as the best player for sports journalists and couches of different teams as well. Those tournaments let me a very big experience to handle stage fright and provided me with an opportunity to play closely with great basketball stars and get experience in the position you are demanding an expert player, also it has strengthened my interest of playing in the NBA. Besides Colombian team, I have played for Santander team and Salesiano High School team, where I have won numerous individual and collective triumphs. All teams regarded the outcome of my participations as highly productive and successful. I give to any team a strong sense of hardworking and desire to succeed, a willingness to give the best and a need of producing quality game. As a result of skills gained through my experience in different teams I will be able to bring the trophy Larry O´Brien for the Chicago Bulls team again as Mr Michael Jordan did it two decades ago.

Thank you for considering my application. Enclosed is a copy of my CV and sports record. I would appreciate an interview and I am available in any time. If I am not contactable on my cellphone number 310 341 94 65, a message could be left at Federación Nacional de Baloncesto on 057 1 212 3307

Your sincerely,

Carlos Alberto Vinazco Orduz

Result I SPEAK

Hi Mr Z.

My result was:

Intermediate 2 - B 1

To Beautiful China Figures

Dear Sirs, 

I am writing to complain about the gift I ordered three weeks ago because I am deeply convinced your advertisement is misleading.

Firstly, the message I chose was not the one the figure had, in fact the message it has was a love message but the gift was for my teacher, it was a very embarrassing situation and I had to give thousands of explanations.

Besides, your compromise was you were going to deliver it last tuesday, but as I pointed out above, it took three weeks; I explained to the seller it was a birthday present, so I needed it was delivered in a very specific date.

Furthermore, my wish was it were in just a piece, but my teacher let me know that when he received it, it was cracked.

As you can realize, I am pretty disappointed. I feel I am entitled to get back my money as a guarantee that you promised in the advertisement. Additionally an apology for the situation I was involved.

Yours faithfully,

Carlos Alberto Vinazco Orduz

TRANSACTIONAL LETTERS

TRANSACTIONAL LETTERS 

A transaction letter is kind of business letter used for asking or giving information about a specific situacion like a business, complain, etc. 

SIX STEPS WHEN WRITING A TRANSACTIONAL LETTER

1. GET OFF TO A GOOD START

You have to be clear about the following questions

- Who you are writing to
- What is the reason you are writing for
- What you are writing about

2. PLANNING

A transactional letter can not be so long, so we should spend some time in order to plane it.

Please, follow these advices when planning:

a) The question – It gives you details about who you are writing to and why besides It  helps you decide what kind of writing you could use: formal or informal.

b) The original letter or email - It helps you about the subject of the letter but try to use your own words.

c) The handwritten notes - It is so useful in order to give specific details about your letter. 

3. DECIDING ON PARAGRAPHS

You must decide what you are going to write in each paragraph. Generally a transactional letter has four or more paragraphs:

1. A very short opening paragraph – Normally with a sentence – thanking the other person for his or her letter or email and adding any other appropriate comments.  
2. The first main paragraph - It develops the idea of your letter; use your notes!
3. The second main paragraph - Here you can give extra information about the topic of the letter
4. The ending - It is normally short, please try to use the usual ways of ending.

4. USING YOUR OWN WORDS

When so, you demonstrate your knowledge about the topic you are writing about.

5. CHOOSING THE RIGHT STYLE

You must besure that you use the appropriate style.

It depends of the addressee

6. CHECK AND CORRECT

Before sending it, please check it often as needed, specially in topics you usually have errors. 

MOST IMPORTANT ISSUES TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT WHEN WRITING A TRANSACTIONAL LETTER.

I think everything has been said, but I would say that some things you must take into account could be:

• Planning 
• Be sure about the information you are going to write about
• Choose the right style.
• Use an appropriate language 
• Use common expresions for that kind of letter
• Check it after finishing it in order to find error or mistakes.

webography

http://www.ehow.com/how_8529443_write-transaction-letter.html

http://oupeltglobalblog.com/2010/12/13/six-steps-transactional-letters-fce-1/

http://oupeltglobalblog.com/2010/12/17/six-steps-transactional-letters-fce-2/

Answer for Lee (option B, exercise 9)

Hi Lee!, how are things?

It is really nice to know about you again, I was looking forward to writing you, I´m really sorry I´ve taken so long to write you but I´ve been a little bit busy with my job and the university, and… you know, the rest of the time I always try to share with my baby and my wife –by the way, they send you warm regards to you and your family- that´s why I hadn´t written again, besides, there wouldn´t be news for telling you.

Anyway, thanks for the email you send me last week, dad and mom are OK. They traveled to Cartagena yesterday and are having fun there.

What can I tell you? Do you remember I applied for a scholarship at the University? Well, I got it! And now I´m in 4^th. Semester, likewise next month I´m going to an International education congress and I´m so happy because of that.

On the other hand, I don´t want to continue working at school where I´ve been working for three years, I´m really tired, I just hope to finish this year in a good way and the next year I think I´m going to rest and focus in the studies although if I find something that I realize it´s a good opportunity, of course I´ll take it; what happens is the salary is not so good and I have to do lots of things so I prefer to take a break for a couple of months.

Well, I think it´s all for today; I hope to know some news about you.

Best wishes.

Carlos