Unit 11. Luisa Roldán: Choose whatever makes you happy

 Final product: A cover letter for a foreign company in which they wish to work according to the profile that they have been given

Session 1

1. Who is Luisa Roldan? Reflection about the quotation



 
2. Life choices: Match the picture to the corresponding collocation + Is there anything you would like to do? 

apply for a job / get some work experience / quit your job / retire early / take a gap year

Session 2

1. Quality education: Race of ideas
 
2. Video Quality education 


3. Discussion questions

-How can we ensure that everyone has access to quality education?
-What can we do to help improve education in our own community?
-How can we use education to make a positive impact in the world?

4. Research: Education in the country of origin of the person of your profile

Session 3

2. Reading: Four jobs that have recently emerged. What job is it?

a. data analyst   b. content creator    c. renewable energy technician    e. artificial intelligence developer     

Jobs are constantly changing due to the development of technology and the changing needs of society.

One of these new jobs that have emerged is online ________, which requires creating and publishing online content, such as blogs or videos, for various industries. This job is often freelance and proficiency in digital tools is always needed.

Another job is ________, which involves analyzing and interpreting data to help make informed decisions for businesses and organizations. This job often requires a strong knowledge of statistics and data visualization software.

A third job is ________, which involves installing and maintaining renewable energy systems to produce clean energy. This job is being demanded due to increasing concerns about climate change.

Finally, a fourth job is ________, which involves designing and implementing AI programs and algorithms to improve processes and efficiency in various industries. This job requires strong programming skills and knowledge of machine learning.

These four jobs showcase the diversity of the modern workforce and the importance of adapting to changing technologies and needs.

 4. What skills and abilities are required for your job?


Session 4

1.Working conditions in the world. Look at the picture. Compare the information with Spain 



Minimum wage in Germany: 1,584 €
Holidays in South Corea: 14 days 
Hours in China: 44 h a week 


2. Video: Industrial Revolution Working Conditions


4. Research: Working conditions in a country you wish to work 


Session 5

1. Important elements in a job interview: Write down as many ideas as you can 

2. Reading: Job interviews, body language and gestures in different parts of the world

Body language and gestures play a crucial role in every aspect of communication, including job interviews. As the saying goes, actions speak louder than words, and in an interview, non-verbal cues can convey a lot about the candidate's personality and work style.

In some cultures, gestures that are used commonly in one country may have different meanings in others. For example, in Western cultures, nodding the head up and down usually means "yes," while shaking the head from side to side means "no." However, in some cultures, such as Bulgaria, Macedonia, and Albania, nodding the head means "no," while shaking the head means "yes."

In Japan, the use of body language is subtle and reserved. Maintaining eye contact for long periods can be seen as confrontational, whereas in Western cultures, direct eye contact is considered a sign of honesty and confidence.

Similarly, in the Middle East, body language can have a major influence in communication. In Arab countries, it is common for people to stand close to each other while speaking, while in Western cultures, people tend to maintain more of a distance.

Therefore, it is important to be aware of cultural differences in body language and gestures while attending a job interview or any other kind of communication.

In conclusion, body language and gestures are essential elements of communication and play a crucial role in job interviews. Maintaining eye contact, sitting upright, and using appropriate gestures can present a positive image of one's character. Therefore, it is important to have knowledge of body language and gestures, particularly when attending a job interview in a different culture.


4. Research: Body language and gestures in the country you have chosen


Session 6

2. How to make faster decisions



4. Choosing a company: Look for the foreign company in which you would like to work and explain why 

Session 7

Cover letter

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