In the driver's seat

20 Maio 2013, 16:30 • Ann Henshall

Language focus: verb tenses, new & general vs given & specific information

Exercise on tenses for hypothetical situations & exercise p 14. E nº 2 (unfinished)

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Business etiquette

16 Maio 2013, 15:00 • Ann Henshall

skills focus: speaking (interaction)

Discussion of business etiquette (appearance, behaviour, communication) for working with Brazilians and Portuguese.

Explanation of writing portfolio. Due Friday, 23 May.

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Advice for businessmen

15 Maio 2013, 18:00 • Ann Henshall

skills focus: speaking (interaction) and reading

Discussion of cultural stereotypes and analysis & discussion of content of Gert Hofstede's website.

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In the driver's seat

15 Maio 2013, 16:30 • Ann Henshall

Language focus.

Revision of verb tenses (p 13, ex E. nº 1.)

Demonstration of Microsoft language tools for working with Word.

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Obstacles to working in a multicultural team

14 Maio 2013, 14:30 • Ann Henshall

Skills focus: speaking (interaction)

Completed table summarising problems multicultural teams may encounter and strategies to resolve them. Analysis and discussion of a problem between a French and US team and discussion of possible solutions. (p 13, ex D nº 5)

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