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LET’S START A BUSNIESS! 1

LET’S START A BUSINESS!! Are you ready to design your own business?

STUDENT’S NAME:

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-‐Do you know what a business is?

-‐What kind of business do you know of?

-‐What kind of business would you like to make real?

Write down your ideas here.

_______________________________________________________________________________________ -‐You can compare your ideas with your partners. Try to make groups according to your preferences. (if possible groups of 4 or 5 members).

The Council of your city has just announced that it offers a local space in the city centre to open a new business. Since this offer must be equitable for all the citizens, the council has proposed to do a competition between all the people interested in opening a new enterprise. The winner will also receive some fund (2,000€ approximately). The interested people have to send a business proposal to the Council before the end of April and an oral presentation is required for each business in front of the council’s committee. The requirements for designing this proposal and presenting it are:

• It can be a business of any kind (greengrocer’s, pub, gym, ecological shop, medical centre, language school, etc.). But, remember, be creative and look for the necessities that Lleida may have in any business sector.

• It should have 4 or 5 members in it. • It has to include different sections: presentation (general overview of the

business created), members and its description, the enterprise’s rules and a designed billboard. It should last 10-15 minutes more or less.

Good luck!!!

CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES

In this unit, you are going to become a young entrepreneur. You are going to create an enterprise with a group of classmates and you are going to present the business’ proposal by doing an oral presentation in class.


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A. LISTENING ACTIVITY – What is an enterprising person? 1. What do you think the characteristics of an entrepreneur are? 2. Watch and listen the video. Write down the characteristics of an entrepreneur. (Extracted from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tod1moy8VZM) Try to complete the information of the sentences in each characteristic. CHARACTERISTICS OF AN ENTREPRENEUR: 1-‐________________________________ “If you………………………………………………………………………………….…” 2-‐________________________________ “Every entrepreneur ………………………………….........................................” 3-‐_________________________________ “There is not such thing as failure...............................................................” 4-‐_________________________________ “Committing to get things done…………………………………………………” 5-‐_________________________________ ......................................................They put into their ideas. 6-‐________________________________ They need 3 critical successful factors:…………………………………….. 7-‐________________________________ Two undeniable qualities:……………………………………………………...… 8-‐________________________________ “Take the time to understand…………………………………….……………” 9-‐________________________________ “Action is like a powerful drug, they…………………………………………” 10-‐______________________________ “Intuition is an entrepreneur own……………………………………………” 3. Now, add the following adjectives to the proper characteristics of an entrepreneur: responsible, decisive, flexible, communicative, competitive, innovative, creative, hard-‐working, reliable, instinctive, active, dedicated, courageous, powerful, energetic.


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B. READING ACTIVITY-‐ How did they start? 1. In groups, talk about the following questions? -‐Do you know any famous entrepreneur? -‐Do you think being an entrepreneur is something easy? -‐Do you know the meaning of these words? Reject: Pass away: Brand: Sketch: Manage: Bankrupt: 2. Read the following texts and answer the questions. (Extracted from: http://www.growthink.com/content/7-‐entrepreneurs-‐whose-‐perseverance-‐will-‐inspire-‐you) J.K. Rowling J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter books, is currently the second-‐richest female entertainer on the planet, behind Oprah. However, when Rowling wrote the first Harry Potter book in 1995, twelve different publishers rejected it. At the time when Rowling was writing the original Harry Potter book, her life was a self-‐described mess. She was going through a divorce and living in a tiny flat with her daughter. Rowling was surviving on government subsidies, and her mother had just passed away from multiple sclerosis. J.K. turned these negatives into a positive by devoting most of her free time to the Harry Potter series. She also drew from her bad personal experiences when writing. The result is a brand name currently worth nearly $15 billion. Walt Disney Walt Disney was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 5, 1901. As a child, Walt enjoyed drawing, and when he was seven years old, he would draw and sell sketches to his neighbors. Moving to Kansas City, he partnered with another cartoonist Ubbe Iwerks to form a company called, “Iwerks-‐Disney Commercial Artists”. The business stagnated and the two went to work for the Kansas City Film Ad Company. While there, he found an interest in animation, and partnered with another employee, Fred Harman, to start his animation company. The two produced short cartoons, which they called Laugh-‐o-‐grams. They secured a deal with local theatre owner Frank Newman to air their cartoons, which soon became a huge success in the Kansas City area. Soon, Walt would be able to afford a studio and hire


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animators and staff to produce more cartoons. Unable to successfully manage his new company, laugh-‐o-‐grams became bankrupt and Walt decided to head to Hollywood, California to establish a studio there. Over the next five years, Walt Disney Studios completed other full-‐length animated classics such as Pinocchio, Fantasia, Dumbo, and Bambi. All the while, Walt had an idea in the back of his mind to someday open an amusement park for families. In 1955, this dream came true, as Disneyland Park opened in 1955 in Anaheim California. Walt also became a television pioneer beginning television production in 1954, and was among the first to present full-‐color programming with his Wonderful World of Color in 1961. J.K.Rowling:

• Why was J.K. Rowling living in a mess?

• Was she a strong person during that period?

• What did she do in her free time and to get over the problems? Walt Disney:

• What did Walt Disney sell his neighbours?

• Where did Walt Disney have a deal with Frank Newman?

• Was Walt Disney offered a studio in Hollywood?

• What was Walt’s other dream? 3. Discuss. -‐What do you think of them? -‐Would all people have done the same under their circumstances? C. SPEAKING ACTIVITY– Your new business AGREE DISAGREE ASK FOR OPINION I (totally) agree with you

I (totally) disagree with you

Do you think that….?

I think that…. I am sorry, I don’t agree…

What do you think?

Yes, I think so… I don’t think that… Do you agree? You are right / Exactly You are wrong… What about you?


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I couldn’t agree with you more

I’m not sure about that Can I add something here?

That’s so true / That’s so sure

No way / Not necessarily

What’s your idea about this?

1. Here you have a list of the 8 sections that your enterprise should have. Start thinking about them and, talk to your group and try to start up your new business. SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS EXAMPLE OUR BUSINESS

1. Name: Segre’s Sport Centre!!!

2. Product: a sport centre full of equipment and sports activities to get fit any time. You can practice the sports of: squash, swimming, table tennis, aerobics, karate, taekwondo, Boxing, Ioga, Modern Dance, Spinning, Volleyball, Basketball.

3. Business description: The “Segre’s Sport Centre” is a sport centre that offers the proper equipment and different kind of sports for all kind of customers. Our staff is qualified in all sports and you have the attention you deserve.

4. Members: -‐President: Marc Sala -‐Secretary: Laia Pont -‐Marketing: Pere Pla -‐Sales advisor: Maria Mas

5. Kind of customers: -‐All kind of customers; from babies to adults.

6. Money: Our monthly fee is 40€ Children (-‐6)monthly fee is 20€ Our semester fee is 70€ Children semester fee is 35€ Daily fee is 8€


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7. Advertising strategies: Radio commercial Website Billboards

8. Market analysis: There was a district in Lleida that had not had any gym. We started a new business there.

*Our magic belief: “You can only become truly accomplished at something you love. Don't make money your goal. Instead, pursue the things you love doing, and then do them so well that people can't take their eyes off you.”

D. VOCABULARY ACTIVITY-‐ I am in charge of 1. Here you have an organization chart of a business. Try to describe what each member does in a business in general terms

The President is the person who… The Accounting manager is the person who…

The Marketing manager is the person who…


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The Operations manager is the person who…

The H.R. Manager is the person who…

The Advertising is the person who… The Sales supervisor is the person who…

The Advertising is the person who… The Sales staff is the person who… 2. Now, you know the different roles of a business. In groups, decide which one you want to be in charge of. *If you want to create an organizational chart for your business and then include it in your business proposal presentation, you can use this website: http://www.exploratree.org.uk/. It is very helpful to create organizational charts!!! E. WRITING ACTIVITY – Description of the members 1. The local newspaper of your city has a section for young entrepreneurs and each month one description of an entrepreneur is published in order to promote their task and make it public to all city. The boss of the “Segre’s Sport centre” appeared last month. Read it carefully and answer the questions. 2. What information does the president include in each paragraph? Paragraph 1: Paragraph 2: Paragraph 3:


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3.Match adjectives with their antonyms: Good-‐looking Unhelpful Tall Fair-‐skinned Dark-‐skinned Nervous Well-‐built Lazy Well-‐musculated Unfit Hard-‐working Weak Calm Short Helpful Ugly 3. Did you know that one member of the Segre Sport’s Centre is Rafa Nadal. Here you have information about him. Read it carefully because we have a task for you.

The president: Marc Sala Marc Sala was born in Lleida in 1975 and he studied Law in the University of Lleida. He started working in a Law office and he worked there for 5 years. He got married and now he has one son and one daughter. Their names are Pau and Jana. Last year, he decided to start a new business, a Sports Centre. He realised that there was a need of a Sports Centre in the region where he is living. Therefore, he grouped with 3 more friends, and here you have, the Segre’s Sports Centre. Marc has a good-‐looking appearance. He is 1.80 metres tall and he is dark-‐skinned and well-‐built. He has short black hair and brown eyes. He is also incredibly fit and well-‐musculated, so he trains in the gym every day. His favourite sport is squash and he is good at it. Normally, he tends to wear suits to attend to the meetings, but he also wears tracksuits. He is a hard-‐working person and he is fiercely competitive. He always tries to get what he wants. Although this responsible and energetic characteristic, he is a calm, helpful and a modest person. Moreover, he loves spending time with his family in the gym and one of his favourite hobbies is climbing in the mountains. *using compound-‐adjectives in the description


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4. The Segre’s Sport Centre’s president has proposed to make a description of the only one famous person they have in it. They want to post it in the hall of the Centre so everybody can read it. The President offers the possibility of writing it to all the members. Your task is to write a 80-‐100 word description of Rafa Nadal. Remember to follow the structure of a description. The best description will win a free monthly fee. GOOD LUCK!!

Born: Manacor, Majorca, 1986 Heigh /weight: 1,85 metres tall; approx. 85 kg. Hair / eyes: Brown eyes and curly, shoulder-‐length hair Other: Right-‐handed but plays tennis with his left hand. Wears a headband, brightly coloured T-‐shirts and knee-‐length shorts. Background: Became professional in 2001; trains approximately ten hours a day. His uncle Toni is his trainer; he never travels without his trainer. Still carries his own equipment; he is respectful towards his opponents and fans. Achievements: The youngest tennis player with the highest number of consecutive wins in the history of tennis. Personal details: Lives in Manacor with his family when he is not competing. Happiness, health, family and friends are the things that are most important to him. He likes football, fishing and eating crisps.

(Extracted from: Definitions Student’s Book. Page 63)


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F. READING AND GRAMMAR ACTIVITY– Our business’ norms 1. In groups, read the questions and try to answer them. Which rules can you find in any Sports Centre? Write down 4 main rules of a Sports Centre. Example: You have to pay a fee.



2. Here you have a leaflet of the Segre’s Sports Centre. In one of the sides you can see the rules that this enterprise has created for their customers. Read them and say which ones are true and which ones are false.

3. What have you noticed about the expression of the norms? Which verb does the sports centre use to write them down? Do you know this verb? What does this verb express? Obligation? Necessity? Write down the modal verbs used in the Segre’s Sports Centre leaflet. -‐ -‐ -‐ -‐ -‐ -‐ -‐ -‐ -‐ Discuss about: Do you know their meaning? Translate them. Do you know the characteristics they have? Take a look at their form and try to find out which the traits of the modals verbs are. 1.______________________________________________________________________________ 2.______________________________________________________________________________ 3.______________________________________________________________________________ 4.______________________________________________________________________________

CENTRE’S NORMS: Ø You have to pay a fee if you want to be a member Ø You might hire a locker Ø You don’t have to wear trainers in the gym Ø You shouldn’t bring your home water Ø You must have a shower before going to the pool Ø You need to buy our sports centre pack material Ø You can’t stay in it more than 1 hour Ø You should bring your towel Ø You mustn’t take care of the centre material


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4. Now, complete the modals’ charts with the information you have. You will have to add more modals. Think which one is left and if you need more information, you can ask your group’s members for any help. Modal Example Use ___________ / __________ ____has to______

You have to pay a fee if you want to be a member She has to get up early tomorrow

To express obligation

___________ / ____________ ____________

To express no obligation

____________ / ___________ __Should_____ ________________

You should bring your towel

To express advice and recommendation

_______________ _______________

To express prohibition

_______________ You can stay as long as you want

To express ability in the present

___Could______

To express ability in the past

__________ __________ __________

To ask permission and make polite requests

___________ ___________

To express permission in the present



_____________ _____________

To express permission in the past

____might____ _____________ ____________ / ___________

I might go shopping later

To express speculation

_____________

To express negative deduction

______________

They must be the players

To express affirmative deduction

5. Now, all the new entrepreneurs are going to work together. Think about the other new business in the class and help them to create two norms. Each member of the group is going to make recommendations, prohibitions, advices, etc. about other’s business. Once you have helped in one business, go to help another one. But remember, they also have to help you to create your enterprise leaflet’s norms. Write the norms down in this chart.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.


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6. Now, with your business group, share and talk about the norms you have collected from the other entrepreneurs and make the final list for your enterprise’s norms. You can add more rules if you need to. G. LISTENING AND GRAMMAR ACTIVITY – The advertising 1. In groups, ask and answer these questions: -‐What kinds of advertising do you know of? -‐Do you know what a commercial is? -‐Which is your favourite TV commercial? Explain it to your group mates. -‐Which characteristics do you think that any commercial should have? List 4 ideas: -‐ -‐ -‐ -‐ 2. Watch and listen to the following video called Advertising techniques that provide good results. Try to answer the questions below. (Extracted from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dt8tFq1QbD4)

1. What is the goal of advertising according to the speaker?

2. What is the whole purpose of advertising?

3. What is the first example of advertising they give? Is it effective or not?

4. Is Mobile advertising new? Is it used by enterprises? What is the exact name of this form of advertising?

5. How many users are taking advantage of Internet advertising? According to the speaker, is it easy to create an Internet advertising or do you need to learn it?

6. How is the advertisement on the TV called? Is it the cheapest one or the most expensive one?



3. In groups, talk about the different kinds of advertising methods we have seen and decide which is the most effective one and which other methods does the speaker not mention? Write them down. -‐Newspapers -‐Brochures -‐ Billboard -‐Radio 4. BILLBOARDS. -‐What are billboards? Let’s see some examples. (Extracted from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVe1sv1qcaY) -‐Do you think they are useful to advertise a product? Why? Now, here you have a list of different advertising techniques. Underline the 4 that are inappropriate when designing a billboard. Write the right technique. Use of humour Colourful Clarity Attractive Slogan /Logo A lot of words Creative Without images Focused Audience-‐addressed Not using Celebrities Eye-‐catching Unique Complexity Timeless 5. Now, try to analyse the billboard about Segre’s sport’s centre. What is wrong here? List the things you would change according to the advertising techniques previously seen.

THE BEST CHOICE FOR YOUR BODY!!!!

10 Avenue Plana (Pardinyes). Lleida.


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6. This billboard should change. Give advice to the Segre’s Sports Centre business’s staff about what they should have done when designing the advert. -‐Do you know how to do this? Which verbs would you use?

MODAL PERFECTS

-‐Look at how it is formed and try to complete the table with an example for each modal perfect.

MODAL EXAMPLE USE May/ might have + Past participle

To express possibility in the past

Should / shouldn’t have + past participle

To express criticism or give advice in the past

Must have + past participle

To express certainty or a logical conclusion in the past

WE USE SOME MODAL VERBS WITH

HAVE + PAST PARTICIPLE TO TALK

ABOUT PAST EVENTS!!!!!!

MODAL + HAVE+ PAST PARTICIPLE (VERB) Example: You should have used more text in the advert. You mustn’t have used images in the advert.

EXAMPLE: Non-‐creative

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3. 4.

5. 6.

7. 8.

9. 10.



Can’t have + past participle

To express impossibility in the past

Could have + past participle

To say you were permitted / able to do a past activity, but you didn’t do it.

6. Let’s help the Segre’s Sports Centre by giving advice about what they should have done.

7. Now it is your turn to design your billboard according to your new enterprise. Think about the tips you have learned in the previous exercises. You can create your billboard using different resources, such as: glogster, paint, word, power point, etc. *Remember, your billboard will be seen in different parts of Lleida. It will be posted in the streets, lampposts, shops, billboards, etc.

EXAMPLE: You should have used a famous person

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I. READING ACTIVITY – Oral presentation 1. Read the questions and answer. -‐Have you ever done an oral presentation? Is it difficult or easy? -‐Do you think that oral presentations are useful? Why? -‐How do you normally do your oral presentations? Do you use powerpoint? 2. Read the following text and answer the questions.

HOW TO MAKE ORAL PRESENTATIONS Pericles, the Athenian of ancient Greece was the pre-‐eminent orator, for his extraordinarily powerful rhetoric. Others, including Churchill, Hitler and Mussolini, whatever other reputations they may have had, were also articulate and influential speakers who moved their listeners and bent them to their will. This article, written in response to requests from a number of commercial clients, is about the oral delivery of reports and papers.

You have written, edited and produced your report or paper. Now you have to deliver it to someone, to a committee, to your peers, in a sales presentation. All the research you have done, all the care and time spent on the report is diminished if you are unable to present your report articulately and with self-‐confidence.

We are agreed that we write in the business world for three reasons: to inform, persuade and direct. Yet, reduced to a single reason, it is to persuade the recipient or recipients to a particular point of view. You write to win, for jobs, careers and business depend on how well you convey your ideas and opinions. Business is winning. There is a close relationship between good writing and skilled presentation.

Some people who are good at presenting information are not so impressive when they write. Similarly, people who write well are often less than competent when making oral presentations, which should lead us to question the difference between writing and speaking. What is the difference?

A writer relies only on the written word to convey thoughts, nothing more. What you read is what you get. If what you have written is badly organized, convoluted, awkwardly phrased, inarticulate, that's what the reader learns. Speaking is another matter, for we expand our ability to communicate by other senses. What are the elements of oral presentation?

• The way we speak; the words we choose. • Eye contact • Voice • Mannerisms: gestures, movements • Visual aids

(Extracted from: http://www.achart.ca/articles/publications/words12.htm)



-‐ Find the words in the text that mean: -‐Colleagues (paragraph 2): (n)__________________________ -‐Present a formal and official communication or information (paragraph 2): (n)____________________________ -‐To communicate or transfer some ideas (paragraph 3): (v)_______________ -‐Splendid (paragraph 4) (adj.):_________________________ -‐Difficult (paragraph 5) (adj.): ________________________ -‐ Answer the questions: -‐What personal characteristics do you need to present your paper successfully? -‐What is the most important step in a business world? Why? -‐ Is the use of power points or Internet resources a good option when doing an oral presentation? 3. When the boss of the Segre’s Sports Centre has to present a business proposal in front other colleagues or important business people, he has a table with the elements he is taking into account in order to succeed with the oral presentation. Now, here we have some important elements that we have to take into account when doing an oral presentation. However, we should add some more. Let’s include more information when doing an oral presentation.

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VISUAL AIDS Use of support material

DELIVERY Eye-‐contact Gestures, movements Voice

TOTAL MARK FINAL TASK: OUR ORAL PRESETATION – HOW SHOULD WE DO IT? -‐Do you know what PREZI is? If not, click on this link and discover it. There is an excellent video tutorial. http://prezi.com/ If you want to use it, you have to sign in and then start exploring…..it is funny and easy!!!! -‐There are a lot of different ways of doing oral presentations. However, I recommend you to use PREZI. It is a presentation tool that can help you organize your ideas. Therefore, you can use it to present your fantastic and new business presentation. OUR ORAL PRESENTATION -‐ WHAT SHOULD WE INCLUDE IN IT? -‐In order to present your innovative business in front of the committee, Lleida’s Council created the following document to have the same model for all the enterprises presented. The Council’s committee decided that each business proposal presentation must have some compulsory parts and that they would assess all the fantastic proposals according to that. This is the table they created.

* If you have worked during this entire unit, don’t worry; you have your

business created. Then, revise your business parts and prepare a fantastic presentation!!!

POINTS

YES NO Introduction

It is a fantastic tool!!!!!!! TRY IT



Description of the business

Description of each member

Rules of the business

Billboard

Conclusion

OUR ORAL PRESENTATION – HOW LONG SHOULD IT LAST? -‐ The oral presentation should last 10-‐15 minutes more or less. Moreover, all members of the groups should talk, so you have to organize and choose which section each of you will explain. GOOD LUCK!!!!!


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SESSION 1 _ READING AND LISTENING ACTIVITIES READING: 1. Read the title and the first paragraph. Choose the main topic A, B or C A. It is too difficult for teenagers to leave school and start a business. B. Some teenagers are successfully starting their own business. C. Going to school is bad for you if you want to start your own business.

FROM CLASSROOM TO OFFICE

Getting an education and going into business are both hard work. But some teenagers manage to start their own companies while they are still at school! So, how did they do it? Has their age been a problem? I talked to some young entrepreneurs to find out. Andrew Butt is the twenty-‐year-‐old manager of a computer software business. When he was twelve, he offered to do small jobs at a local helicopter-‐training centre. At first, he made people cups of tea, then he began programming the centre’s computer system. During his time at the centre, Andrew realized that he might have the ability and experience to work for himself. Unfertunately, his teacher disagreed with him! At fifteen, Andrew left school. He hired a tutor, and by the age of sixteen he was running his own company, which was called Enable Software. Harlem Lyrics Cards was launched by Chauncey Holloman in Arkansas, USA, when Chauncey was only sixteen. Her greetings card are brightly-‐coloured, and they often feature hip-‐hop characters and informal, colloquial language. Chauncey explained that she started designing cards because she couldn’t find anything suitable for her friend’s birthdays. In California, sixteen-‐year-‐old student Ryan Glasgow has started his seventh company! His latest business is Pure Five Audio, which is an online

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shop that sells more than 700 products. Ryan started his business career at the age of seven by selling locally-‐picked fruit to friends. All these young people became very successful entrepreneurs at an early age. But has their commitment to business had any negative impact on their lives? Andre wonders whether some of his friendships might have been damaged by his decision to leave school early. If he hadn’t left school, it would have been easier to stay in touch. In general, however, he feels very glad that he took the risk! Chauncey has been able to rely on her family to help with her company. She has missed a few days of school, but she hopes to finish her education and go to Business College. Ryan thinks that it is a challenge to keep school, business, and a social life in balance, but he feels that it is a challenge that he can meet. In conclusion, it seems that age is no barrier to business success. All you need is a good idea, confidence, and a lot of hard work!

(Extracted from: English in Context. Batxillerat. Page 84)

2. Read the questions.

1. How did Andrew Butt first get experience of working in a business?

2. Why did Andrew leave school?

3. Why did Chauncey Holloman start her own company?

4. How did Ryan Glasgow start his career in business?

5. What would Chauncey like to do in the future?

6. What does Ryan think is the main challenge of running your own business?

3. Find the words in the text that mean: -‐people who start their won business (paragraph 1) -‐leading; being in charge of (paragraph 2) -‐started (paragraph 3)


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-‐include, show (paragraph 3) -‐dedication (paragraph 4) -‐obstacle (paragraph 5) LISTENING: 1. Here you have a list of words. Try to look for their meaning. You will need them for your listening: -‐ Launch: -‐Allocate: -‐Loan: -‐Mentor: -‐Challenge -‐Import: -‐Did you know that the government give money to young entrepreneurs? Do you think it is a good idea? Why? -‐How this can help the new business? 2. Watch and listen the video called, Giving cash to young people to start a business. Then, answer the questions (Extracted from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfxIEUqBpNM)

1) How much money does the government have for entrepreneurs? How much businesses are supposed to start?

2) How old was Steward when he started his business?

3) They talked about the loans each entrepreneur would receive. How much money is that per each of them?

4) How much money did Steward need when he started?

5) Where did James start? Did he receive money?

6) James’ daughter wants to start a business too. What kind of business?

7) Steward says that the good mentoring……………………………………

8) Does James say that teenagers have to leave education? Why?

You can use WORDREFERENCE to look for the unknown words



9) Is this a good initiative for Britain? Why?

SESSION 2_ WRITING AND SPEAKING ACTIVITIES WRITING: Now, since you know the member of the business you are going to be, write an essay where you make a description of the person you are going to be. Remember to divide the text in paragraphs and explain your presentation, physical appearance and your physiological traits. GOOD LUCK!!!!


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SPEAKING: 1. You work in groups of 4, A-‐D. Imagine that you work in an office. The company wants to organize a party for the office staff. Read the information on your role card and think about your answers to the questions below.

o What kind of party would you like: a meal in a restaurant, a disco, a drinks party? Where would you like the party to be?

o What day of the week would you prefer for the party? What time should it start and finish?

o Who should be invited to the party: only company staff, a staff and their partners, a staff and as many friends as they like?

o Who should pay for the party: the company, the staff, both the company and the staff?

2. Now work with your group. The boss has called a meeting to discuss the party. Share your opinions and decide what sort of party you are going to have. You can complete the chart. What kind of party

Which day

What time

Who the guests are

Who pays

What you need

(Extracted form: Straightforward. Intermediate. Page 51)



SESSION 3_ GRAMMAR AND SPEAKING ACTIVITIES GRAMMAR: 1. It’s time to practice modal verbs. Do you know how to use them accurately? You can use these websites to practice them online. http://www.englishpage.com/modals/modalintro.html http://www.englishexercises.org/makeagame/viewgame.asp?id=2215 2. Now, you have revised the modal verbs and you are ready to use them in the following exercise. -‐You have to choose a sport or activity in Segre’s Sport Centre. Then, you have to design the rules for this sport/activity while you complete the chart. For example, if you choose AEROBICS, one rule would be: members can’t wear boots in class. They have to wear trainers. SPORT OR ACTIVITY:_______________________________________ THINGS YOU DO: THINGS YOU DON’T DO: SPEAKING: 1. You are going to work in groups. -‐Do you know what signs are? Where can you find them? -‐Does the school have signs? What kind? Give two examples. 2.You have the following signs and you have to explain what they mean.


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You can write a sentence below each image describing what they mean. You have to agree with your group and write the same meaning. EXAMPLE: All visitors must go first to the main office.

3. Would you use any of these signs in your new business? Which ones? Why?



SESSION 4_ LISTENING AND SPEAKING ACTIVITIES LISTENING: 1. We have been talking about BILLBOARDS in class. Have you decided what you are going to do for your business? 2. Here you have a video that shows 5 secrets for creating a fantastic billboard. I think they are really interesting and they can be useful for you. Listen to it and answer the questions. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXx3wjjpZGo 1) Complete these expressions:

“ a picture can speak……………………………………………………………..…..” What does that mean? “the fewer words you use………………………………………………………….” 2) What is the second secret?

3) According to the speaker and for the 3rd secret, what kind of forms do you need to create a billboard?

4) Humour and Intrigue are another relevant aspect to consider. How can you create humour?

5) Who do you need to talk to in order to accomplish secret number 5?

SPEAKING: 1. You are going to work in groups. You can group with the classmates you want but you need to form a group of 4 members at least. Here you have a number of pictures. Concretely they are billboards that have been used in the street and cities in real life. However, they have had a bad result. -‐What are these adverts selling? -‐Are they effective? Why? Why not? Could you say why they have been negative? -‐What do the designer should have done or can’t have done? Write your answers below each picture.


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2. Now, you have to work in groups A and B. You are going to work out the answer to a mystery. GROUP A: Read the information below. Find out more information by asking the students in Group B questions. They can only answer YES, SORT OF, NO OR NOT EXACTLY.

After every eight questions, discuss what you have learnt with the other members of your group.

A woman went to the shops and bought a new pair of shoes. Later that day, she went to work and died. How did she die?



GROUP B: you have a piece of paper. Read the explanation of the situation and answer the questions the students in group A ask you. You can only answer YES, SORT OF, NO OR NOT EXACTLY. 3. Now, exchange roles. GROUP B: try to work out the answer to the mystery.

GROUP A: you have a piece of paper. Answer the questions the students in Group B ask you.

A man was staying in a motel. He went outside to his car and hooted on the horn. He then returned to his room. Why did he hoot on the car horn?

Documents

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