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Course FAQ / ЧаВО

Форум включает список Часто задаваемых Вопросов и Ответов (сокращённо «ЧаВО», англ. FAQ), относящихся к работе в рамках курса на платформе Moodle.

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The Question Box / Вопросы по тематическому содержанию курса

'The Question Box' is a forum for discussion and advice on the course units. You may post your question(s) on a Unit's activities for the teacher or other students to answer it (them). If you know the answer to a posted question, reply, please. Your contribution(s) to the course is (are) welcome....

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Учебные форумы

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Module 1.1 Studying at University Module 1.1 Why is it important to get university education?

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Module 1.2 Appearance and Character Module 1.2 What qualities make a person attractive?

  There is an old saying that goes: "Beauty is only skin-deep.." And while we can all agree that good looks aren't necessarily an accurate indicator of the character contained within, science continues to argue that "what's beautiful is good" — a stereotype that suggests that attractive people ...

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Module 1.3 Teamwork Module 1.3 What is your attitude to teamwork?

 Our world is built on teamwork. From the food we eat to the movies we watch to the roads we travel, our lives would look completely different if we didn't work together to create. However, sometimes it can be difficult to work with people whose values, attitudes, and approaches to life are so ...

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Module 2.4 Our Changing World Module 2.4 What scientific discoveries and inventions have had the biggest impact on your life?

Watch a video about ten human inventions that changed the world. Rank them from most useful in your opinion to least useful, and be prepared to explain your choice in class.

  

    
*URL: https://www.youtube....
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Module 2.5 New Communication Technologies Module 2.5 Is technology a curse or a blessing to students today?

Technology has come a long way, and now there are online educational technologies that are actively integrating face-to-face learning to make it blended and to improve its quality. But how effective is such a mix of online education and in-person education?

Watch four students sharing their ...

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Module 2.6 Virtual vs Real World Module 2.6 Are you ready to live in a virtual world?

Virtual reality or VR is being used in many industries to achieve new levels of user experience, and as such, its popularity is growing every year. More importantly, as the price of virtual reality devices gradually decreases, they become available to a mass audience. For example, if you love the...

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Module 3.7 Foreign Languages as a Means of Cross-Cultural Communication Module 3.7 Is it really important to learn English?

 Have you ever wondered why people learn a foreign language? And why most often do many of them prefer learning English? Here are some reasons to make it popular among your peers.

  

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Module 3.8 Business Etiquette of the English Speaking Countries Module 3.8 Why develop cultural intelligence?

 We are living a culturally diverse environment made up of people from many different countries, faiths, races, family structures, political beliefs and languages.  To communicate efficiently and effectively with them, it is essential to develop cultural intelligence and be nonjudgmental and ...

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Module 3.9 Adapting to a Different Culture Module 3.9 Migration, emigration, immigration and their reasons

 People tend to change their residence from time to time. They migrate, emigrate or immigrate. Watch the following video to clarify the words in Chart 1 below and share your personal migration experience that you have or would like to have in future.

    

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Module 4.10 Planning a Business Trip Module 4.10 Can business travel really be replaced by video conferencing?

The business world is changing right before our eyes due to the Covid-19 pandemic. As a result, demand for teleconferencing has skyrocketed since companies around the world have gone online to stay connected while practicing social distancing. Travel, on the other hand, has practically come to a ...

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Module 4.11 Staying in a Foreign Country Module 4.11 Choosing between a package tour and a self-planned trip

Saint Augustine compared the world  to a book and travelling to reading it - place by place and country by country. Some people prefer doing it alone like Ashley from the video below who relies on herself and Google Trips mobile application. 

 

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Module 4.12 Negotiations Module 4.12 How to get what you want without taking "no" for an answer?

Is it really possible to get what you want without taking "no" for an answer? Adeo Ressi, American entrepreneur and investor, founder and CEO of the Founders Institute, argues that “No is not an acceptable answer. If you ask a question and get a “no”, there is nobody to blame but yourself.” If ...

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Module 5.13 A Key to Success Module 5.13 What is your idea of success?

 How do you define success?

The authors asked 70 men from 5-75 years old: to define success. The answers ranged from “following your dreams” to “making a difference in the world”. Watch the video and find out how each of the respondents sees success.

70 Men Ages 5-75: How Do You Define Success? 

  

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Module 5.14 Success Stories Module 5.14 Principles to Be Successful

You have heard such names as Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Steve Jobs, Oprah Winfrey, Christiano Ronaldo, Walt Disney, J. K. Rowling…

Howard Schultz is also one of American billionaires. Schultz began working at the coffeehouse Starbucks in 1982. Schultz was named the 209th-richest ...

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Module 5.15 Ambitions Module 5.15 Are you ambitious enough?

 You might have heard about the Pareto principle, which can be applied in different spheres of the human existence. It is also applied in the sphere of human efficiency. 20% of people (approximately) reach their life goals, 80% of people fail in doing it. 

📌Have you ever thought why so many ...

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Module 6.16 Career Choice Module 6.16 What is your idea of a dream job?

When you were a child, what was your dream job?

Was it difficult for you to choose your future profession when you were a school graduate? How did you do it? Who helped you make the right choice? Which aspects did you take into consideration?

Watch the video and write out 7 tips on ...

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Module 6.17 Applying for a Job Module 6.17 Applying for a Job - The Rules of Self-Introduction.

At the job interview applicants are often requested to make a self-introduction. Most people think that this is rather difficult and stutter to say anything at all... How would you introduce yourself? What would you say?      

Watch this video below and say if you like this ...

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Module 6.18 New Forms of Employment Module 6.18 New Forms of Employment

 Have you ever been employed? What type of employment did you have? What types of employment do you know? Watch the video and name all types of employment mentioned in the video (in the answer space).

📌 Before you watch the video, study the vocabulary:

  • entitlements
  • sick leave
  • non-wage benefits
  • loadin...
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