SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

ELECTIVE 3

LANGUAGE ENABLING
MODULE

PART 1 – CONTENT SECTION

GLENN MARK C. RECAMADAS

INSTRUCTOR

1st Trimester A.Y. 2020-2021

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INSTRUCTORS’ INFORMATION

Name: Glenn Mark C. Recamadas

Address: Labuyo, Tangub City, Misamis Occidental
Contact No.: Smart: 09203249638
Facebook Account: facebook.com/glennmark.recamadas
Email Add: glennmark.recamadas@nmsc.edu.ph
Department/School: School of Arts and Sciences
Office Hour: Monday to Friday, 8am – 5pm

COURSE INFORMATION

Course code: ELECTIVE 3

Descriptive title: Language Enabling 1
Credit: 4.5 units
Pre-requisites: Language Enhancement

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Each student is required to:

1. Submit all Activity Sheets/Workbook/Worksheets;
2. Submit research/independent study output;
3. Submit Video Recordings
4. Submit Polished Resume, Cover Letter and Job Advertisement
5. Pass the Simulated Job Interview
6. Other course requirements may be given from time to time
7. Pass the two (2) major exams, Midterm and Final Exam

CLASS POLICIES

1. Major examinations are compulsory and failure to take any of the

examination will receive an INC grade.
2. The following cases shall be considered valid to take special examination:
sickness, accident, death of immediate member of the family, unwanted
environmental conditions.
3. Special examination shall be given within one week after the scheduled
examination.

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GRADING SYSTEM

The grading system is averaging, that is

MidtermGrade+ Final Term Grade

Final Grade =
2

Computation of grades using the formula below:

50
SG = x SS + 50
PS

Where: PS = Perfect Score SS = Student Score SG = Student’s Grade

Major Examinations ……………………... 40%

Independent Study Output …………….... 15%
Quizzes …………………. 20%
Oral Performance ……………………… 25 %
Total 100%

Consultation Time

The college identified the following consultation schedules for students. Only
during these days will the students be allowed to raise their queries and concerns which
will then be addressed by their instructors/professors.

Monday and Tuesday – 1st Year and 3rd Year

Thursday and Friday – 2nd Year and 4th Year

Important Note:

Please add or join the Messenger Group Chat named JEEP3RFJ

General Instruction

Read all the lessons in this module and solve the given problems. Comply all
necessary requirements and do not fail to answer all the drills in the assessment section
of this module. Drills in the assessment section constitute 40% of your grade in each
term.

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 Before answering the PART 2 (Assessment Section + Research), read and study
first the lessons in the PART 1 (Content Section) in the given module. Answer the drills
in the assessment section and research in these instructional materials. Avoid any
erasures in answering the drills and answer the drills honestly as much as possible. More
importantly, fill-out all the necessary information asked in this module. You can contact
the instructor for any clarifications in answering the drills and research through her
mobile number or in chat. More updates about the class will be posted on the official
Messenger Chat Group Named JEEP3RFJ.

Schedule of Exam

Midterm – October 2020 (tentative)

Final Exam – December 2020 (tentative)

DISCLAIMER

The instructor of this Language Enabling Module does not claim any originality
of this work. The information presented here is merely a collection of information from
Business Venture Student book/Workbook and online sources. The instructor
acknowledges the various sources like freely available websites from the internet and
from the Northwestern Mindanao State College of Science and Technology (NMSCST)
library from which this module was prepared. Also, the ownership of the information
lies with the respective authors of each information source. Further, this module is not
intended to be used for commercial purpose and it is only given to the students for free
for their education.

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 PART 1
CONTENT SECTION

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Unit I FIRST MEETINGS

Intended Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this unit, the student must have:
a. Performed conversations relevant to real life work situation;
b. Practiced self-introduction;
c. Explored different websites and companies in preparation for job application;
and
d. Performed the conversation with the used of different English Phrases and
Expressions.

Module 1.1 Meeting a client-introduction

Look at the photo. Where are this people. What do you think are they doing?
What do you think they are saying? Where do you think business people meet
for the first time?

In Western Countries a handshake can leave a positive or negative impression

of a person’s character, and is therefore an important business skill to master.
In order to do this, follow the four (4) stages in doing the handshake:

First, grasp the other’s hand of the person’s hand firmly but not too tightly.
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 Second, shake it while speaking. A good rhythm is up, down, up, down, and
release.
Third, maintain eye to eye contact during the handshake.
Fourth, avoid dropping the hands too quickly or holding on for too long.

Video Recording

Look for a partner, practice the conversation below. Follow the four (4) stages in doing
the handshake. Record your presentation and submit it to your instructor.

A Excuse me, are you Brian Stevens?

B Yes, I am. Hello.
A Nice to meet you. I am John Santos. Welcome to Philippines.
B Thank you. Good to meet you, John.

Module 1.2 Talking about yourself

Self-introduction must be considered in meeting a person for the first time. When you
talk about yourself, talk about your name, the place where you are from, the company
where you work for, and your job.

Read the information in the chart.

Alana Price In-Chol Park Mia Cheng Shinji Abe

from Sydney Pusan Hongkong New York
company Apple Hyundai Ikea Sony
job marketing engineer accountant sales manager
manager

Practice asking questions about each person.

For example:

A B
Where’s Alana Prince from? She’s from…
What company does she work for? She works for…
or Who is she with? She’s with…
What does she do? She’s a/ an…

Alana Price and In-Chol Park are at a conference. Practice the conversation.
A Where’s are you from, Mr. Park?
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B I’m from Pusan, but now I live in Seoul. And you?
A I’m from Sydney.
B What company do you work for?
A I work for Apple. I’m a marketing manager. Who are you with?
B I’m with Hyundai.

A Oh, really? What do you do?

B I’m an engineer.

Video Recording

Work with a partner. You are at a party or reception, introduce yourself to all
other guests using the conversation above.

Module 1.3 Numbers 1-10; telephone numbers

Read aloud the following numbers:

03- 5576 -0123

00 -3437- 1115
02- 5552- 0046

Note:
In English, we do not say anything for the hyphen when saying telephone
numbers, just make a pause between spaces.

Video Speaking Activity

Work with a partner/someone. Exchange your own cellphone and telephone

numbers (you can use imaginary numbers if you prefer). Write them down and
practice saying these numbers. You can use these phrases:

What’s your cell/ home phone number?

Could you repeat that please?
Did you say 669 or 665?

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Module 1.4 Who are you?

In asking questions, Yes or no questions usually ends with rising intonation.

WH-questions (what, where, when, why, who, and how) usually ends with
falling intonation.

Jobs require an article: Are you an accountant? / a designer? /an executive?

etc.

English has two articles: the and a/an. The is used to refer to specific or
particular nouns; a/an is used to modify non-specific or non-particular nouns.
We call the definite article and a/the indefinite article. ... "A/an" is used to refer
to a non-specific or non-particular member of the group.

Article a is used when the preceding word starts with a consonant sound.
Article an is used when the preceding word starts with a vowel sound.

Video Speaking Activity

Work with a partner/someone. Choose one of the people below. Take turns
asking each other questions and find out your partner’s name. The first person
to guess correctly wins. Ask yes / no questions only. For example:

A Are you from New York?

B Yes, I am. Are you from Tokyo?
A No, I’m not. Do you work for Toyota?
B Yes, I do. Are you from Seoul?
A Yes, I am. Are you an accountant?
B Yes, I am.
A Are you Ms. Jones?
B Yes, you win. Let’s try again.

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MR SCOTT MS IWASAKI MS. SEOK
 New York  Tokyo  Seoul
 Toyota  Samsung  Samsung
 Manager  Accountant  Manager

MS LIN MR. MURATA MS. JONES

 Taipei  Tokyo  New York
 Toyota  Samsung  Toyota
 Manager  Manager  Accountant

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MR HAN MR HUANG MR WILSON
 Seoul  Taipei  New York
 Nike  Microsoft  Microsoft
 Designer  Executive  executive

MR BAEK MR ISHI MS LAI

 Seoul  Tokyo  Taipei
 Nike  Nike  Toyota
 Executive  designer  accountant

MR OGATA MS GARCIA MR TSENG

 Tokyo  New York  Taipei

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 Nike  Microsoft  Microsoft
 Executive  Designer  designer

Module 1.5 Interviews

Do you know what is a job agency?

Job Agency is an organization that matches employer to employee.

You are going to have a short interview at a job agency, so that the clerk can put
their details on the database. Use phrases like Sorry, can you say that again
please and can you spell that, please? if you get stuck.

Interview someone, ask and answer questions to complete the data below.
Assume that you have your job. Talk about your job, or one you would like to
have. Start like this:

Hello, good to meet you. I’m _

Personal Information:

Name: _______________________________________________________

From: _______________________________________________________

Company: ____________________________________________________

Job: _________________________________________________________

Phone Number: _______________________________________________

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 You can use these phrases:

What’s your work number?

I’m sorry, could you say that again please?

Module 1.6 Culture-File Greetings

When people meet in your country, how do they great each other?
Do they bow, hug, shake hands, exchange business cards, kiss (on the cheek),
use first (given) names, use last (family) names to their friends, co-workers, and
strangers?

Do you know of a country where people greet each other like these? Well, some
countries have different greetings. In Western Countries, Americans would not
normally bow or kiss each other on cheek. They would use first names with a
stranger if invited to do so, and would also do so in more informal
situations.

What about customs of people in other countries? In Korea, family names are
used with friends; In France, friends and acquaintances kiss two or three times
on the cheek; in Arab countries, men embrace each other; In Japan, business
cards are exchanged when greeting strangers; in most Western countries, people
shake hands with strangers.

Video Speaking Activity

Look for a partner/someone, demonstrate the different greetings in other

countries. Use the conversation in Module 1.1 speaking activity.

UNIT 2 YOU AND YOUR COMPANY

Intended Learning Outcomes:

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Upon completion of this unit, the student must have:
a. Written what they hear.
b. Described jobs and personal information.
c. Introduced their company and company activities.
d. Explored different websites and companies in preparation for the job
application.
e. Interacted with each other and become responsible with the given task.

Module 2.1 Introducing your company

Look at the photo. Where is the man? What is he doing? What sort of event is
it?

Class, do you know the word conference?

Conference – is a meeting of two or more persons for discussing matters of

common concern.

Video Recording

Work with a partner. Assume that you are working in a company. Take turns
asking and answering questions about your company. Use these words to help
you:
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What/company/ work for? What/do?
Where/work What/company/do

What company do you work for?

Where do you work for?
What does your company do?

MODULE 2.2 COMPANY ACTIVITIES

Most of the companies have its own business activities. Some companies
provide while others manufacture.

Do you know the word provide means?

How about manufacture?

Well, the word provide is used for services while manufacture is used for
goods.
Below are the companies and its business activities:

TELSTRA provides telecom services

RICOH manufactures office electronic
DBP provides banking services products
NESTLE manufactures food

Video Recording

Look at the chart below. Practice asking and answering questions about some
of the companies. Think of another company and tell your partner about your
company. Where is it from? What does it do? Work with a partner and take a
video with your presentation.

Example:

Where is Toyota’s head office? In Japan.

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Is it an American company? No, it’s a Japanese company.
What does it do? It manufactures cars.

Company Country Business

Telstra Australia provides telecom services
Ricoh Japan manufactures office
electronics
Kookmin Bank South Korea provides banking services
Toyota Motor Japan manufactures cars
China Mobile China provides telecom services
(HK)
Bank of America USA provides banking services
Unilever Netherlands manufactures food
products

Module 2.3 Departments and daily activities

Video Recording

Look at the jobs and the departments listed below. Choose a job you would like
to have and tell your partner about your job and daily activities. Keep your
sentences simple.

Example:
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 A What do you do?
B I’m an office clerk. I do the photocopying and answer the telephone.
How about you?
A I’m a/an….

Human Resources personal assistant

Sales sales representative
Costumer Services helpdesk advisor
Marketing marketing manager
Finance accountant
Technical Support IT consultant

Module 2.4 Numbers 11-100

Read aloud the following pair of numbers correctly:

13/30
15/50
16/60
18/80

On the telephone, numbers sometimes spell out, ex. 60, sex-zero for clarity.

Practice asking and answering question with the information on the chart with a partner.

Company Country Business Number of

Employees
1 Tokyo Electric Japan electric utilities 38,000
Power
2 National Australia Banking services 48, 000
Australia Bank
3 Mitsubishi Japan Machinery 60. 000
Heavy Industry
4 Korea Electric South Korea Electric utilities 21, 000
Power
5 Hutchison China Finance 220,00
Whampoa
6 JP Morgan Chase USA Banking services 200,000

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Module 2.5 Starting a conversation
Directions: Work with a partner and practice the conversation at a conference.
Choose from the business people below. Record the conversation.

A Mr. Lewis? My name’s Michael Hsu

I really enjoyed your presentation.
B Thank you. Who are you with, Mr. Hsu?
A I work for City Network, in Taipei.
B Oh, really?
A Yes, I’m in the production department.
B And what do you do?
A I check quality control.

KEIKO ODA MIKE GREEN

Company Mitsui and Co. Company HSBC
City Osaka City London
Department Sales Department Human Resources
Role check customer orders Role develop training programs

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 LINDA GOH PETE LUCAS
Company Hanoi Star Travel Company AMP
City Hanoi City Sydney
Department Customer services Department IT
Role handle customer enquiries Role collect data

Module 2.6 Culture-file Socializing

When you meet someone for the first time in your country, what can you talk about?
Would it be ok, not ok, possible to ask about these questions? Why? Write your answer.

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How old are you?
Are you married?
Do you have any children?
Where do you come from?
Do you live in a house or an apartment?
How tall are you?
How much do you earn?
Why aren’t you married?
Do you dye your hair?
Do you like your job?

Americans do not make comments about physical appearance. In Western countries,

OK topics might include the weather, travel, hobbies and interests, and sports; not OK
topics would be politics, religion and money.

Video Recording
Directions: Record your presentation and submit it to your instructor.

1. Tell me about a place where you would like to go after work to socialize with your
colleagues. A restaurant, bar, golf course, café, or somewhere else? Why?

2. Where would you like to take an overseas visitor to your company for socializing?
Why?

=END OF FIRST MONTH COVERAGE=

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