Main Topic 1: Business Introductions Today, you will: 1. Learn useful vocabulary related to RECRUITMENT. 2. Review COUNT NOUNS AND NON COUNT NOUNS. Lesson 2: Recruitment (20-25 minutes) l. VOCABULARY: Exercise 1: What s the meaning? (5-6 minutes) A. Choose the meaning of the underlined words from the choices that follow. 1. The company needs to recruit at least five associates for the month of July. a. hire b. pass c. include d. raise 2. One of the basic requirements for the position is a degree in business management. a. knowledge about the subject b. a work experience in a company c. an award of completion in college d. a recognition or an award 3. The position also requires at least two years of experience in a managerial position. a. knowledge b. background c. skill d. encounter Page 1
4. The applicant will have to take an English proficiency test after the interview. a. a person who is applying for a job b. a person who is employed c. a person who was hired d. a person who will undergo training 5. The applicant must pass the evaluation to qualify for the position. a. interpretation b. obstacle c. measurement d. assessment B. Sentence-Making Practice (3-4 minutes) Practice using the words you ve learned in your own sentences. 1. Recruit 2. Degree 3. Experience 4. Applicant 5. Evaluation Page 2
Exercise 2: What s the word? (4-5 minutes) Read the following dialog with your tutor and try to use context clues to fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word. You can find the missing word from the pool of words at the bottom. An applicant is inquiring about the job openings of the company Applicant: Good morning! May I inquire about the job openings of your company? Recruiter: Of course. We currently have an opening for marketing specialist. Applicant: What is the recruitment for the position? Recruiter: You can just send us your letter and resume through email or you can bring it personally to our office. Applicant: I see. Is there anything else, Sir? Recruiter: In case you qualify for the position, we will you for an interview and English assessment. Applicant: I understand. Thank you very much for answering my questions! Choices: a. contact b. process c. application d. requirement Page 3
II. GRAMMAR REVIEW: Topic: Count Nouns and Non Count Nouns (5-6 minutes) General Description: A noun is a word that is used to name a person, animal, place, thing, or an idea. Count nouns are nouns that can be counted. On the other hand, Non Count nouns are nouns that cannot be counted. Count nouns officer officers company companies requirement requirements Non-count nouns leadership (no plural form) recruitment (no plural form) Water a glass of water Remember: Count nouns have a plural form. A singular count noun becomes plural, usually by adding s to the word. Non Count nouns do not have a plural form. To make it countable, a word before the noun is added. Examples: Count Nouns Non Count Nouns There were four applicants for the position. The manager needed two new team members. Flexibility is a requirement for the job. The recruiter was drinking a cup of coffee during the interview. Comprehension Check: Are the following count nouns or non count nouns? employee intelligence applicant Page 4
Exercise 1: Incomplete Sentences (3-4 minutes) Choose the word or phrase that would best complete the following sentences. 1. The English language of the applicant is evaluated. a. fluencies b. fluency c. fluentness d. fluently 2. Three passed the recruitment process. a. applicant b. application c. applicants d. applications 3. All the applicants who passed the test have a in business management. a. degrees b. degree c. experiences d. experience Page 5