Skills Course - ITC – First Partial

General Objective: Practice abilities related to speaking expression in working environments.

Week 2: Specific Objectives.
- Practice introducing yourself in informal settings like school/work.
- Making a difference between formal and informal introductions.
- Introducing someone else in a school or work setting.
- Talking about yourself for the first time, dos and don’ts.
Practice introducing yourself in informal settings like school.
Activity 1: Complete the conversations with appropriate words or phrases.
Angie: Good morning, ____ ______ _____ John Porter.
John: Oh, Hello, John, ___ ____ Angie Ramirez. _________ ____ ________ ________.
Angie: ___ _____ the office manager, and you?
John: Great, I am applying for a job in this company.
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Joshua: Hello, James, let me introduce you to Juan Gómez.
James: _____ ____ _____ _____, Juan, I’m James and I am the network administrator. Welcome!
Juan: ________, James. ___ ____ the new app designer. Nice to meet you, too.

Activity 2: Match each word or phrase to the best response. Practice saying each phrase.
1. HI. My name is Rita Rogers. ____ A. Hello. My name is Carey Miller.
2. Hello. What’s your name? ____ B. You too. I hope to see you again.
3. I’m pleased to meet you. ____ C. It was nice meeting you as well.
4. It was nice meeting you. ____ D. I hope to see you again too.
5. Have a good weekend. ____ E. Very well, thank you. And you?
6. It was good to meet you. ____ F. I’m pleased to meet you too.
7. You must be (your name). ____ G. Yes, that’s me. What’s your name?
8. I hope to see you again. ____ H. Hi Rita. I’m Paul Johnson.
9. How are you? ____ I. I am. And you are?
10. Is your name (your name)? ____ J. Thanks. You too!

Activity 3: Write an appropriate response to each greeting.

1. Hello. My name is Paul Smith. _________________________________________________
2. How do you do? _________________________________________________
3. Pleased to meet you. _________________________________________________
4. It was nice meeting you. _________________________________________________
5. Have a good weekend. _________________________________________________
6. See you next month. _________________________________________________
7. You must be (your name). _________________________________________________
8. I hope to see you again. _________________________________________________
9. How are you today? _________________________________________________
10. Is your name (your name)? _________________________________________________

Activity 4: Comment on what the best sentences to use in a formal setting where you are introducing
yourself are. Write a short conversation based on those ideas.
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Activity 5: Read the text about introducing yourself.

How to Introduce Yourself Professionally & Casually—Examples

Maciej Duszyński, CPRW

Career Expert
Updated 07/05/2023

Say hi. Say your name. Scratch your head. And... Hope for someone else to take it from there. Let’s be honest:
It’s not exactly how you want to introduce yourself. That’s why you’re here.
This guide will show you:
- Why you have to know how to introduce yourself well in different contexts.
- How not to introduce yourself.
Before we move on any further—Let me introduce myself:
“My name is Maciek. And I like Hawaiian pizza.”
Eek! Not great, right? (And it’s not exactly because of pineapple on a pizza.)
Truth is—While this way to introduce myself may be funny to some, the vast majority will find it stupid. And
this is exactly how most people mess their introductions up. By introducing themselves in ways that are
irrelevant to people.
How to introduce yourself professionally?
Relevance is key when you introduce yourself. So, in a professional context, follow the below steps:
How to Introduce Yourself Professionally—Dos and Don’ts
Dos
- Share only the information that is important to the people you meet.
- Say something about what you DO, not what you ARE: “I study digital marketing”, not “I am a digital
marketing student”.
- Look them in the eye.
- Make sure your handshake is firm but natural to signal trust.
- Speak with confidence.
Don’ts
- Say silly jokes.
- Fidget, roll up your eyes, or cross your arms.
- Be too “friendly” and hug the person.

Activity 6. Put the words in BOLD in the correct category.

Verbs Meaning in Spanish Adjectives Meaning in Spanish
*Verb: a word that indicates a physical action (e.g., “drive”), a mental action (e.g., “think”), or a state of being (e.g., “exist”). Every
sentence contains a verb. Verbs are almost always used along with a noun or pronoun to describe what the noun or pronoun is doing.
*Adjective: a word that modifies or describes a noun or pronoun.

Activity 7: Find out the meaning in Spanish of the words in the table. Then, match them to their correct
meaning in English.
1. Scratch ____ a. Make small movements of the hands and feet, through nervousness or impatience.
2. Mess up ____ b. squeeze (someone) tightly in one's arms, typically to express affection.
3. Look ____ c. score or mark the surface of (something) with a sharp or pointed object.
4. Fidget ____ d. the action of turning the eyes upward as an expression of annoyance, exasperation, etc.
5. Roll up ____ e. mishandle a situation, make something dirty.
6. Cross ____ f. direct one's eyes toward someone or something or in a specified direction.
7. Hug ____ g. to put one of your arms, fingers, or legs over the top of the other.

1. Silly ____ a. causing laughter or amusement; humorous.

2. Firm ____ b. existing in or caused by nature; not made or caused by humankind.
3. Natural ____ c. of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above the normal or average.
4. Irrelevant ____ d. having or showing a great lack of intelligence or common sense.
5. Stupid ____ e. strongly felt and unlikely to change.
6. Funny ____ f. having or showing a lack of common sense or judgment; absurd and foolish.
7. Great ____ g. not connected with or relevant to something.

Activity 8: Check the things that you do for a GOOD introduction according to the reading.

- Shake hands firmly.

- Hug the person.
- Tell a fantastic pepito joke.
- Tell people that you love tacos and beer.
- Look at the person in the eye.
- Smile.
- Say what you do.

Activity 9: In teams of three, prepare two role plays:

1. Introduce your classmate, say something about him/her. Use casual language. You can be informal and
friendly.
2. Introduce your new co-worker in the office. Say what he does in the office. Use formal language appropriate
to the office.
Practice your roleplays.

Activity 10: In teams of 6, present your role-plays. Use this table to grade each other’s work.
Criteria Yes No
The conversation is clear
In role play 1, the conversation is
casual and friendly
In role play 2, the conversation is
formal and professional.

Activity 11: Write your ideas about:

What sentences are better to use in a formal introduction?

What sentences are better to use in an informal introduction?

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Week 3: Talking about myself.
Objectives of the week:
- Familiarizing with vocabulary related to personality.
- Recognizing positive and negative qualities.
- Describing your personality.
Activity 1. In pairs, choose ONE crossword and the clues below. DO NOT show your partner your
crossword. Take turns to ask your partner the clues to your missing words: Ex: “What’s 2 across?”, think
of the word and write it down. Do this until you have all the words.
STUDENT A
Clues down
1. is easily annoyed 12. usually arrives late
4. is welcome to new ideas and opinions 13. plans efficiently
5. acts respectfully 14. invents or likes making new things
7. thinks negatively 15. learns new things quickly
9. enjoys communicating with others 17. is willing to help or give money

STUDENT B
Clues across
2. lacks knowledge or understanding 11. does not lie, steal, or cheat
3. avoids risk 16. is not lazy
6. is mentally and physically active 18. does not cause pain or harm
8. is happy and positive 19. has a lot of ability and skill
10. is always supportive 20. speaks truthfully and honestly
Activity 2: Find the meaning in Spanish of all the adjectives and put them in this table. Write a P for
“positive” adjectives and an N for “negative” ones.
Adjective Meaning in Spanish Adjective Meaning in Spanish

Activity 3: Match the personality adjectives below with the definitions.

quiet – unfriendly – hardworking – generous - funny – confident - dishonest - polite
_______________1. someone who makes people laugh.
_______________2. someone who doesn't talk much.
_______________3. someone who gives their time or money.
_______________4. someone who is unkind and doesn't like people.
_______________5. someone who lies, cheats or steals.
_______________6. someone who is comfortable in social situations.
_______________7. someone who has good manners and behavior.
_______________8. someone who puts a lot of effort into their work.

Activity 4: Match each personality adjective with its opposite.

1. funny ....... a. rude
2. confident ....... b. lazy
3. generous ....... c. honest
4. quiet ....... d. stingy
5. dishonest ....... e. shy
6. hardworking ....... f. serious
7. polite ....... g. friendly
8. unfriendly ....... h. talkative

Activity 5: Do the personality adjectives above have a positive, neutral or negative meaning?
Put the adjectives in the correct category.

Activity 6: Complete the description about yourself using personality adjectives.

In general , I'm a ........................ person but I'm not ........................ I'm also not ........................ When I go to
parties, I talk/don't talk a lot so I'm ........................ I'm ........................ with my friends. They can/can't trust me
because I'm usually very ........................ I work/don't work hard so that makes me ........................
Activity 7: Now, use personality adjectives to write a description of a friend or family member.
My .............................................. is ........................ and ........................ He/She isn't ........................
or ........................ His/Her best quality is that he/she is very ....................... Our personalities are sometimes
similar because we are both ....................... However, we are different because I'm ........................ and he/she
is ........................
Activity 8: Practice your paragraph and record a video of yourself talking about your personality and
upload in to PADLET. Vote on the video you consider sounds more natural and relaxed.
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Week 4: Describing your abilities.
Objectives of the week:
- Talking about the things you can do.
- Abilities related to IT.
- Asking about abilities related to IT.
Expressions used to talk about your abilities:
I can…
I am good at (action+ing)…
I am able to…
Activity 1: Match each animal with an ability.

Activity 2: Complete the sentences about the animals with can or can't.
1. Lions ............... roar, but they ............... talk.
2. Cheetahs ............... walk on two legs, but they ............... run very fast.
3. Parrots ............... talk and fly.
4. Monkeys ............... fly, but they ............... climb.
5. Birds ............... walk and they ............... fly.
6. Birds ............... run fast or roar.
7. Humans ............... climb, talk and walk, but they ............... roar or fly.
8. Kangaroos ............... jump, but they ............... climb.
9. Fish ............... swim, but they ............... run.
10. Lions ............... walk on two legs or fly.
11. Monkeys ............... walk on two legs and jump.
12. Parrots ............... swim, but they ............... walk.

Activity 3: Write about your abilities by completing the sentences with I can or I can't.
.......................... snap my fingers. .......................... swim 50 meters.
.......................... play the guitar. .......................... speak English.
.......................... fly. .......................... run fast.
.......................... make toast. .......................... play chess.
.......................... sing well. .......................... wiggle my ears.
.......................... play football. .......................... fly a kite.
.......................... eat with chopsticks . .......................... ride a horse.
.......................... play the piano. .......................... ride a bicycle.
.......................... ski. .......................... scuba dive.
.......................... dance. .......................... hop on one leg.
.......................... raise one eyebrow. .......................... use a computer.
.......................... tell a joke. .......................... play tennis.
.......................... read a map. .......................... drive a car.
.......................... juggle. .......................... point to North.
.......................... say the alphabet backwards. .......................... make a funny face.
.......................... wink. .......................... whistle.
.......................... say "hello" in three languages. .......................... do the splits.
Activity 4: Now, work with a partner. Take it in turns to ask your partner about their abilities. If your
partner replies 'Yes, I can', ask them to demonstrate the ability if possible.
Example: Question: Can you snap your fingers? Answer: Yes, I can. / No, I can't.
Activity 5: Read the following article about important abilities for IT professionals.
Essential IT skills
1. Security
Security is very important to any IT team. Help desk, networking, or system administration role can introduce
you to concepts that are helpful to know for security purposes. The following skills can help you qualify for IT
security positions—like information security analyst—at the entry-level and beyond.
- can work with physical, network, and software security
- is good at Installing firewalls and routers
- knows about Data encryption
- is good at risk mitigation strategies and threat analysis
- has good knowledge of compliance regulations and standards like PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and CCPA
2. Programming
Being able to program is super important for people who want to develop software, web applications, and
websites. It is also useful for IT workers who want to automate tasks. A good IT professional is able to work
with at least these programming languages:
- Python
- C++
- JavaScript
- Ruby
- PowerShell
3. Systems and networks
A good IT team can make computer systems operate easily. Typical roles specializing in this skill set include
system administrators and network administrators. System and network skills can also be useful for working in
cloud administration or security as well. On a basic level, these skills include:
- Administer diverse operating systems like Windows, Linux, or Mac
- Install and configuring computer hardware and software
- Manage cloud services and applications
- Maintain local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), storage area networks (SAN), and virtual
private networks (VPNs)
- Be good at Troubleshooting
- Help employees with technical issues
4. Data analysis
Being able to analyze data is very useful for various IT tasks. Monitoring performance data can help teams find
security threats or see where inefficiencies exist in their operations. Jobs that work with data in the IT realm
include database administrators and data engineers.
- SQL
- Statistics
- Python
5. DevOps
DevOps—a combination of “development” and “operations”—they act as a connection between the software
development and IT teams. DevOps skills can help in both the IT and development aspects of managing an
organization. Working in DevOps can mean becoming a DevOps engineer. You might need the following skills:
- Understand of continuous delivery theory
- is able to work with Container technologies like Docker or Kubernetes.
- is good at Scripting languages like Python, Ruby, and C.
- can work well with cloud operations.
Activity 6: Write sentences about basic abilities people in these jobs need:
DevOps engineer:
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Information security analyst:
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Database administrator:
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Cloud administrator:
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Software developer:
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Activity 7: In pairs, choose two of the positions you wrote about in activity 6. Write a roleplay asking 5
questions about abilities to your partner about the skills from the reading. Ask your partner your
questions, exchange roles, your partner will ask you his/her questions.
Grade your work:
Criteria Yes No
Can understand all the questions
Can answer correctly
Can speak clearly and without
hesitation

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Week 5: Talking about your hobbies.
Objectives of the week:
- Vocabulary related to leisure activities.
- Exchanging information about leisure activities.
- Exchange information about yourself in a basic job interview setting.
Activity 1: Complete the table with your ideas about what you do in your free time.
Free-time activity Place Objects used

Activity 2: Use the information on the table to answer the question: What do you do in your free time?
Then, practice sharing the information with your partner.
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Activity 3: Comment on the free-time activities that are NOT a good idea to share in a job interview.

Activity 4: Product of the First Partial:

This is the final activity of the first partial. This activity will be an important part of your grade for the first
partial, try to use the vocabulary and phrases you learned in the activities.
In pairs, write 7 questions to ask a candidate for a job position: personal information, abilities, hobbies,
personality. Practice and present their role play to the class. Exchange the roles.

Self-evaluation
Evaluate your performance using this checklist:
Criteria Sufficient I can improve if…
I can understand all questions the
first time I hear them
I can respond properly to all
questions, clearly and without
hesitation
I prepare for my role-play with
enough time to practice
I look professional and formal for
my presentation

Skills Course - ITC – Second Partial

Overall objective: Familiarize with vocabulary related to specific Jobs in IT and the appropriate profiles for
them.
Week 6: Talking about jobs.
Objectives of the week:
- Familiarize with common professions from different fields.
- Identify specific ways to talk about your job (I am a, I work as a. I work in).
Activity 1: Read the description of the job and write the correct profession. Share to check your answers.
_______________do household chores _______________grow crops
_______________take care of patients _______________put out fires
_______________take pictures _______________cut hair
_______________fly aircraft _______________protect places, people and
things
_______________enforce the law
_______________answer calls and make appointments
_______________take care of passengers
_______________paint pictures
_______________build houses
_______________make deals and conduct business
_______________cook meals
_______________educate school children and teenagers
_______________deliver letters
______________diagnose and treat problems with teeth and gums
_______________diagnose and treat sick people
_______________design machinery and buildings

Activity 2: Unscramble the letters to form the names of jobs.

1. STCSIIETN ........................................ 11. CKOO ........................................
2. RHUBCTE ........................................ 12. SBU DRREIV ........................................
3. OCDOTR ........................................ 13. BRUEIDL ........................................
4. NIEREGNE ........................................ 14. DTESNIT ........................................
5. AIMFNER ........................................ 15. PEOCLI ORFEFCI ........................................
6. EECTAHR ........................................ 16. WRAEIT ........................................
7. RUNSE ........................................ 17. ANMGAER ........................................
8. YRESATCER ........................................ 18. SEHRRDAISRE ........................................
9. TEV ........................................ 19. MCEICNHA ........................................
10. FRAERM ........................................ 20. LIPOT ........................................

Activity 3: Read the phrases/words related to jobs, match each job with the correct industry.
travel - health care - pilot – nurse - agriculture – hospitality - farmer - hotel receptionist – advertising -
manufacturing - copywriter - electrician - construction – marketing - engineer - graphic designer - education -
mining - teacher – geologist – management – law – CEO – lawyer - entertainment - retail – actor – cashier –
finance - tourism - banker - guide – fashion - tech designer - app developer - food and beverage -
transportation chef - truck driver

I am a… / I work as a… I work in / the industry I am a… / I work as a… I work in / the industry

of.. of..
Nurse health care
Activity 4: Think of 5 jobs in IT and the industry/field of IT they are related to.

I am a … / I work as a… I work in… / I work in the industry of…

Activity 5: Practice using the jobs you wrote in the table with a partner using the conversation below.
A: Hi, my name is __________. I work in ____________________, I am a ___________________. What about
you?
B: I am ________________. I work in the industry of __________________, I work as a
__________________.
A: Nice to meet you.
B: Nice to meet you, too.
Activity 6. Work in teams of 6 people. Make 6 pieces of paper and write a job and the industry in it.
Raffle the papers. Make conversations in pairs using the information in your papers.

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Week 7: Recognize most popular job positions related to IT.
Objective of the week:
- Identify common jobs in each field of IT (software development, cybersecurity, networks and
communications).
Activity 1: Read the article about IT related jobs in different fields. Underline or highlight all the words
that you think are similar to words in Spanish, verify the meaning with the help of your teacher.
TYPES OF IT JOBS
People with jobs in information technology (IT) use computers, software, networks, servers, and other
technology to manage and store data. IT job titles can vary significantly from one company to another.
For example, one company may recruit a “developer” while another company recruits a “programmer”—but the
work may be precisely the same at the two companies, despite the job title variation. Also, many of the skills in
this field are transferable, which means candidates may be qualified for many different roles.

IT Job and Education Requirements

Some IT jobs with higher pay require that candidates have a bachelor’s degree, ideally in computer science,
software engineering, etc. Some employers care more about the quality of your work than they do about your
formal education. As such, many companies evaluate candidates based on their portfolio and experience.

IT Job Outlook
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), jobs in IT are growing well above average rates of all other
occupations, with 11% growth expected from 2019 to 2029.
The BLS predicts that the IT industry will add 531,200 new jobs by 2029. These occupations are high-paying:
the median annual salary for IT jobs was $88,240 in May 2019, more than twice the median wage for all jobs.

Information Technology Job Titles

Below is a list of some of the most common job titles from the IT industry, as well as a description of each. For
more information about each job title, check out the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook
Handbook.

Cloud Computing Engineer

Cloud computing engineers define, design, build, and maintain systems and solutions leveraging systems and
infrastructure managed by cloud providers such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure.
Cloud Architect Cloud Services Developer Cloud System Engineer
Cloud Consultant Cloud Software and Network
Cloud Product and Project Engineer
Manager Cloud System Administrator

Computer Network Specialist

Computer network specialists and analysts define, design, build, and maintain a variety of data communication
networks and systems. They typically have a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field. Some also
have a master’s degree in business administration (MBA), with a focus on information systems. Computer
network architects can earn notably high salaries: according to the BLS, the median salary for this role is
$112,690.
Computer and Information Research Scientist Network Architect
Computer and Information Systems Manager Network and Computer Systems Administrator
Computer Network Architect Network Engineer
Computer Systems Analyst Network Systems Administrator
Computer Systems Manager Senior Network Architect
IT Analyst Senior Network Engineer
IT Coordinator Senior Network System Administrator
Network Administrator Telecommunications Specialist

Computer Support Specialist

Computer support specialists and network administrators help computer users and organizations. Some of these
workers support computer networks by testing and evaluating network systems and ensuring that the day-to-day
operations work. Others provide customer service by helping people with their computer problems. Some
require a bachelor’s degree, while others need an associate degree or post-secondary classes.
Customer Support Help Desk Technician Support Specialist
Administrator IT Support Manager Systems Administrator
Customer Support Specialist IT Support Specialist Technical Specialist
Desktop Support Manager IT Systems Administrator Technical Support Engineer
Desktop Support Specialist Senior Support Specialist Technical Support Specialist
Help Desk Specialist Senior System Administrator

Database Administrator
Database administrators help store and organize data or companies and/or customers. They protect the data from
unauthorized users. Some work for companies that provide computer design services. Others work for
organizations with large database systems, such as educational institutions, financial firms, and more.
These jobs are growing at a faster-than-average rate, with an expected 10% growth in jobs between 2019-2029,
according to BLS data. The median pay for this job is $93,750 per year.
Data Center Support Specialist Database Administrator
Data Quality Manager Senior Database Administrator

Information Technology Analyst

IT analysts are responsible for designing and implementing organizational technology for businesses. They
create solutions for collecting and analyzing market data, customer input, and client information.
Application Support Analyst Systems Analyst
Senior System Analyst Systems Designer

Information Technology Leadership

Leadership in IT draws from candidates with strong technology backgrounds and superior management skills.
They have experience in creating and implementing policies and systems to meet IT objectives, and the ability
to budget the time and funds necessary.
Chief Information Officer (CIO) IT Director
Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Management Information Systems Director
Director of Technology Technical Operations Officer

Information Security Specialist

The increased incidence of security breaches and the associated danger of identity theft has enhanced the
importance of protecting data on commercial and governmental sites. Information security analysts help defend
an organization’s computer network and computer systems.
They plan and carry out a variety of security measures, such as installing and using software, and simulating
cyber-attacks to test systems. Information security jobs are expected to grow much faster than average,
according to the BLS, with an increase of 31% between 2019 and 2029. These positions pay a median annual
salary of $99,730.
Information Security Analyst Security Specialist Senior Security Specialist

Software/Application Developer
Software developers design, run, and test various computer programs and applications. Application Developers
create new applications and code solutions. They usually have a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a
related field. They also have strong programming skills.
The BLS expects the number of software developer jobs to grow by 22% between 2019 and 2029. The median
salary of a software developer is $107,510.
Application Developer Programmer Analyst Software Architect
Applications Engineer Senior Applications Engineer Software Developer
Associate Developer Senior Programmer Software Engineer
Computer Programmer Senior Programmer Analyst Software Quality Assurance
Developer Senior Software Engineer Analyst
Java Developer Senior System Architect System Architect
Junior Software Engineer Senior System Designer Systems Software Engineer
.NET Developer Senior Systems Software
Programmer Engineer

Web Developer
Web developers design, create, and modify websites. They are responsible for maintaining a user-friendly,
stable website that offers the necessary functionality for their client’s needs. Some jobs require a bachelor’s
degree, while others need an associate degree, including classes in HTML, JavaScript, or SQL.
These jobs are expected to grow 8% between 2019 and 2029, according to the BLS. The median annual salary
for a web developer is $73,760.
Front End Developer Web Administrator
Senior Web Administrator Web Developer
Senior Web Developer

Activity 2: Read these words from the article and choose the correct meaning. Write what they mean in
Spanish next to them.
___Job title
___Higher pay
___Bachelor’s degree
___Portfolio
___Average
___Wage
a. range of services/skills offered by a person, especially when considered a candidate.
b. undergraduate degree in which you study a subject of your choice at an academic institution and is commonly
known as a college degree.
c. a name that describes someone's job or position.
d. a fixed regular payment, typically paid on a daily or weekly basis, made by an employer to an employee.
e. used to describe work for which people earn a lot of money.
f. a number expressing the central or typical value in a set of data.

Activity 3: Practice saying these numbers from the reading, then match them to the correct sentence.
a. 11% ____ median annual salary for IT jobs in May 2019
b. 531,200 ____new jobs in IT by 2029
c. $88,240 ____ growth expected from 2019 to 2029
d. 22% ____growth of the number of software developer jobs by 2019 and 2029

Activity 4: Complete the table with information from the article.

Area of work Description of activities Salary
Web developer $73,760
define, design, build, and maintain systems and
solutions leveraging systems and infrastructure
Not mentioned
managed by cloud providers
Information security specialist $99,730
design, run, and test various computer
programs and applications
Information Technology Not mentioned
Leadership

Information technology analyst

Database administrator

Activity 5: Research. Find out more about job opportunities in your area. What are the positions opened
now? What are the requirements for them? What is the salary? Use google, linked in, FACEBOOK,
people or any other tool to find real information. Write the information you found to share with the class
in a report.

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Week 8. Read real-life texts about jobs related to IT, their income and profiles.
Objectives of the week:
- Apply reading comprehension strategies to find specific information about jobs related to IT.
(explain the meaning of “entry-level”).
- Create a digital graphic organizer of common jobs in each field of IT.
Activity 1. In teams, your teacher will assign you one of these job titles: DevOps engineer, software
developer, IT manager, Computer systems analyst, Artificial Intelligence specialist, software developer,
computer network architect, data scientist, information security analyst.
Find this article on the web: https://www.techtarget.com/whatis/feature/Top-8-most-in-demand-IT-tech-
jobs
Find the information required to complete this table about the job you and your team have. Prepare
materials for a presentation. Present the information to the class.
Job Salary Description Skills Preparation Demand on the
required job market

Skills Course – ITC - Third Partial*

Overall objective: Familiarize with language conventions for written language in formal and informal e-mails
and abbreviations in chats.
Week 9/10. Create a company in pairs, teams, and present the organizational chart to the class.
Objectives of the week:
- Create a fictional company on an area related to your major.
- Make a presentation of the organizational chart of your fictional company.
- Create a role-play of a job interview for one of the positions of their organizational chart.

Activity 1. In pairs/teams, create the organizational chart of a start-up company related to your major. The chart
should contain at least 5 positions, the name of the company, the description of each position, the salary, the
skills required for each position and the academic preparation required for the positions.
Make a presentation containing the information. Prepare to present it to the class.

Rubric to grade the teams.

You have to grade one of the teams presenting. Consider the following aspects.
Criteria Sufficient Can be improved
The information in the presentation is complete
The information is clear
All the members participated in the presentation
The materials are clear, professional and well-prepared
The members of the team presented the information in a
clear way

Activity 2: In pairs, create a role-play of a job interview for one of the positions of their organizational chart,
considering making questions based on the profile and skills described in the position.

Self-evaluation
Evaluate your performance using this checklist:
Criteria Sufficient I can improve if…
I can understand all questions the
first time I hear them
I can respond properly to all
questions, clearly and without
hesitation
I prepare for my role-play with
enough time to practice
I look professional and formal for
my presentation

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Week 11: Identify common abbreviations used in chats in formal and informal conversations.
Objectives of the week:
- Familiarize with common abbreviations used in written conversations.
Activity 1: Read the instant messaging conversation between Sung-ho and Tanmay.
Sung-ho: Hey Tan. Are you busy now or are you relaxing under a tree in school?
Tanmay: LOL. Don't worry Sung. I am free right now.
Sung-ho: Great! Are the classes difficult this week?
Tanmay: IDK. I am not really paying attention in class. I am daydreaming about going to the
beach at the weekend.
Sung-ho: ROTFL. That is so typical of you.
Tanmay: OMG. That's not true. I am a great student. BTW, is your GF going with us to the
beach on Sat?
Sung-ho: No. I don’t have a GF anymore. She said she can't have a BF anymore because of her studies.
Tanmay: NVM. I don't think she is right for you. You can do better IMO.
Sung-ho: LOL. Thanks!
Tanmay: NP. Hey Sung. Give me a minute. There's someone asking about me in the classroom. BRB.
Sung-ho: OK. Sure.
Tanmay: Back! BTW, my mum can give us a ride on Sat. She asks to confirm ASAP.
Sung-ho: Nice! LMK the time we meet at your house.
Tanmay: OK. I have to go now.
Sung-ho: TTYL.
Activity 2: Unscramble the words to reveal the words and phrases that the abbreviations and
acronyms in the chat represent.
Abbreviation Meaning in E Meaning in S Abbreviation Meaning in E Meaning in S
1. I dtno kwon 8. rgonlil no the
frloo
lganuigh
2. glrifdrnie 9. ni ym
onpoiin
3. nreev mdni 10. sa snoo sa
peolsbis
4. eb rtihg bkac 11. ho ym dgo
5. yb het wya 12. bdonyefir
6. lhagu otu 13. lte em kwno
lduo
7. tkla ot ouy 14. on pmreolb
lraert

Activity 3: Write the chat abbreviations from the box next to their definitions.
LOL -- OMG -- LMK – GF – IMO – BRB -- BTW – ROTFL -- NVM -- NP – TTYL -- BF – ASAP – IDK
1. Indicates something extremely funny. ............
2. Requests future information. ............
3. Tell someone not worry about something. ............
4. Indicate that you are leaving the conversation for a moment. ............
5. Talk about new point or topic. ............
6. End a conversation. ............
7. Indicate no understanding. ............
8. Indicate something will happen within a short time. ............
9. Indicate shock or surprise. ............
10. Indicate something is funny. ............
11. Two abbreviations to indicate a romantic partner. ............
12. Show your belief or attitude. ............
13. Say one is happy to do something or is not concerned. ............
Activity 4: Complete the sentences with the chat abbreviations from the worksheet.
1. Good question. ................. Let me find out.
2. ................. That's the funniest thing ever!
3. I will let you know .................
4. ................. I can't believe he can act like that.
5. Yeah, I don’t want to think about that exam now. ................., what are your plans for tonight?
6. Hold on a minute. My mom is here. .................
7. ................. I'm sure you can do better next time.
8. If you can't finish the project, please .................
9. I'm not sure what to do. This class is very difficult .................
10. My uber is here. .................
11. Do you have a .................?
12. ................. We meet on a different date.

Activity 5: In pairs, recreate a conversation with your partner in any instant messaging service you use.
Use at least 5 abbreviations from today’s class.

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Week 12: Identify formal and informal expressions used for greetings and salutations in emails.
Objectives of the week:
- Categorize formal and informal salutations.
- Practice emails that express thanks and apologies.
Activity 1: Put the email subject lines and salutations in the correct categories.
Hi John! - Dear Sir / Madam, - Payment Request - Regards, - Product Enquiry - Hey Jim! - Next week's
visit! - Love, - Dear Mr Jones, - Happy Birthday! - Sincerely, - Hello everyone! - Cheers, - Exciting news!
- Respectfully, - Job Application

Formal subject lines Formal opening salutations Formal closing salutations

Informal subject lines Informal opening salutations Informal closing salutations

Activity 2: Write 'FO' for formal opening, 'IO' for informal opening, 'FC' for formal closing, or 'IC' for
informal closing next to each sentence. Write what they mean in Spanish next to them.
1. Hope you're well. .............
2. Let me know if you need any help. .............
3. I look forward to hearing from you soon. .............
4. It was great talking to you last week. .............
5. I shall be in touch with you shortly. .............
6. Many thanks for your prompt reply. .............
7. Please let me know if you have any questions. .............
8. Here's the info you asked for. .............
9. It was a pleasure to talk with you last week. .............
10. Any questions, let me know. .............
11. Hope to hear from you soon. .............
12. I hope this email finds you well. .............
13. Thanks for getting back to me so quickly. .............
14. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you require any assistance. .............
15. Please find attached the information you requested. .............
16. I'll get back to you soon. .............

Activity 3: Underline Do for the things you should do in formal emails, and Don't for things you
shouldn't do.
1. Do / Don't use capitals in the first letter of all major words in the subject line.
2. Do / Don't use contracted words.
3. Do / Don't use abbreviations.
4. Do / Don't address people by their title (Mr./Mrs./Ms.)
5. Do / Don't write words in all capital letters.
6. Do / Don't use exclamation marks.
7. Do / Don't sign using your full name.

Activity 4: Match the parts of the emails with their functions below.
A. Subject: Sorry G. Subject: Thank you
B. Dear Mr Fernandez H. Dear Auntie Joan
C. I am writing to apologise for making so I. I am writing to thank you for the sweater
much noise last night. which you sent me last week.
D. Our friends were visiting and we didn't J. It is really warm and comfortable, and I
realise how late it was, which is why we have worn it every day. The colour is perfect
didn't turn our music down. too as it matches my new shoes.
E. Thank you for being so understanding. I K. Thank you once again for remembering
promise that this won't happen again. my birthday. I hope to visit you again soon.
F. Sincerely, L. Love,
Tim Brown Eva

1. ........... sign-off 2. ........... subject 3. ........... greeting

4. ........... future intentions 5. ........... explanation 6. ........... reason for writing

Activity 5: Below are lines from two more emails. Decide which lines belong in each email, and write the
letter of the line in the correct place.

Subject: Apologies Subject: Many Thanks

Dear Mr Brown Dear Sadie
1. ........... 4. ...........
2. ........... 5. ...........
3. ........... 6. ...........
Regards, Love,
Joe Brown Ian

a. We had a lovely evening and enjoyed the delicious food. You really are an excellent cook.
b. I promise this won't happen again. I will buy you some new flowers.
c. I am writing to thank you for having us over for dinner last weekend.
d. I am writing to apologise for yesterday's accident in which my dog ate your flowers.
e. I hope to see you again soon. You and Jim must come to our place next time for a barbecue.
f. I did not realise Spot was outside and had jumped into your garden. He's usually very good.

Activity 6: Complete the two emails with the words below.

look thank Professor promise sorry Linda please
problems
Subject: Big Thanks! Subject: Apologies
Dear (1) ...................... Dear (5) ...................... Lee
I am writing to (2) ...................... you for I am very (6) ...................... for not giving
taking care of the children last weekend. you my assignment on time.
It was so kind of you to (3) ...................... I was having (7) ...................... with my
after them. They had a very good time. computer, so I was unable to send it to you
(4) ...................... let me know if you ever yesterday.
need me to look after baby Joe. Hope to see I (8) ...................... this won't happen
you soon. again. Thank you for being so understanding.
Sincerely, Regards,
Lou Mia Smith

Activity 7: Read the six emails in this worksheet and write the sender's name in the sentences.
1. ............... apologises for their pet. 4. ............... apologises for making noise.
2. ............... thanks someone for child care. 6. ............... had a problem with a machine.
3. ............... thanks someone for a meal. 7. ............... is happy with a gift.

Activity 8: Read the instructions and write two emails in the boxes below.
a. Your best friend always helps you with your schoolwork and to study for English exams. Write her an email
to thank her.
b. One of your friends invited you to her birthday party but you have dengue and you can’t go, Write an email
saying you’re sorry you can’t be in the party.
a. Subject: b. Subject:

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Week 13: Writing a reply to an email.

Objective of the week:
- Reply to an email.
Activity 1: Complete the emails with the words below.
again burgers email English information you thank classes
Subject: Product (1) ......................... Subject: (5) ......................... Courses
 Dear Ms Erikson, Dear Jose,
A. Thank (2) ......................... for your Thank you for your (6) .........................
email requesting information about the expressing interest in the types of courses
ingredients in our vegetarian products. offered here at the English Academy.
B. All our (3) ......................... and meals We have (7) ......................... for students
are 100% meat-free and contain no animal of all ages from Beginner to Advanced.
ingredients. We have also just introduced We also offer exam preparation classes
a line of vegetarian curries too. Please find too. Please find a copy of our course list
our full list of products attached. attached with more details about the
C. (4)......................... you again for your classes.
interest in Ben's Burgers. Please let me Thanks (8) ......................... for your
know if you need any more information. interest in our school. Please contact me if
Regards, you have any further questions.
Gary Jones Regards,
Sandra Smith

Activity 2: Match the words in bold from the emails to their definitions.
1. Asking for .........................
2. More .........................
3. Showing .........................
4. Included .........................

Activity 3: Match Paragraphs A, B and C from the first email to their descriptions.
1. In paragraph ............, the sender tells the person to contact them if they have any questions.
2. In paragraph ............, the sender thanks the person for their email.
3. In paragraph ............, the sender provides the information requested.
4. In paragraph ............, the sender thanks the person for their interest a second time.

Activity 4: Match the sentence halves together to make sentences.

1. Thank you once again for your ....... a. night and have two double beds and a bath.
2. Our family rooms cost $130 per ....... b. you need any further information.
3. I have attached some photos ....... c. interest in the Sleep Inn.
4. Please contact me if ....... d. and more information about them.

Activity 5: Put the words in the correct order to make sentences.

5. ...............................................................................................................................
(you / thank / again / your / for / interest / Heaven / in / Turkey)
6. ...............................................................................................................................
(meal / our / four / dishes / includes / costs / and / person / per / $25)
7. ...............................................................................................................................
(Christmas / please / attached / find / most / our / recent / menu)
8. ...............................................................................................................................
(you / for / thank / your / email / asking / menu / our / Christmas / about)
Activity 6: Complete the two emails with the sentence numbers from Exercises D and E.
Subject: Hotel Rooms for Families Subject: Christmas Menu
Dear Ms Brown, Dear Mr Williams,
Thank you for your email requesting (e) ...........
information about our family rooms. (f) ........... (g) ...........
(a) ........... (b) ........... (h) ........... Please let me know if you have
(c) ........... (d) ........... any further questions about our restaurant.
Regards, Regards,
 Samuel Pepper Helena Banks

Activity 7: You work at Muscle Mania Gym. Write an email to Matt Bates, replying to his questions.
Q: How much does a membership cost? A: $100 per month.
Q: What are the gym's opening times? A: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., 7 days a week.
Subject: Information Request

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Week 14: Write an email to respond to the situations given.
Objectives of the week:
- Request information about a job position / scholarship.
- Provide information about a job position scholarship.
Activity 1: Write an email requesting information about a part time job in a web developing company,
ask about the working hours and the weekly salary.
Subject: Information Request

Activity 2: In pairs, read the email your partner wrote. Write a reply.

Subject: Respond to you Information Request

Grade each other’s work using the rubric:
Criteria Excellent Sufficient Needs improvement
Vocabulary
The vocabulary used is
appropriate for a formal email.
Coherence of expressions
used.
The expressions used are
appropriate for the objective
of the email.
Use of proper expressions of
greetings and salutations.
The email contains a greeting
and a farewell.
Completion of the objective.
Overall, the email reached the
communicative objective.