Amerilingua

Resume Language

Category
Business English, Speaking Lessons, English for HR
Topic
Work
Media
Video
Level
C1 Advanced
Grammar
Mixed Grammar
Focus
Grammar, Vocabulary, Listening
Lesson ID
C1-23
Lesson Time
45 minutes
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ESL lesson plan for an online class titled “Resume Language”
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Lesson Description

Make your resume stand out! In this lesson, students will learn about the do’s and don’ts when it comes to resume writing and the best language to use that will get you the job. This lesson features a video that discusses the best words to use on your resume to describe yourself and your work experience. Students will learn and practice three-part phrasal verbs and vocabulary relating to this topic. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets that have been developed for adult and teenage learners.

Lesson Objectives


  • To learn about the do’s and don’ts and the best language to use when writing your resume

  • To learn and review three-part phrasal verbs

  • To develop speaking and listening skills

  • To learn and use new vocabulary relating to the topic


Video

“Resumes are door openers. They’re your first impression.” Consider the impact of the words you use to describe yourself and your work experience. In this video, you will find examples of persuasive resume action words and words that should be avoided. Want to improve your resume?

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Vocabulary and Pronunciation

bottom line [noun]: the most important fact in a given situation
competency [noun]: the ability to do something successfully or efficiently
think outside of the box [idiom]: to think creatively and have new ideas instead of traditional and expected ones
thought leadership [noun]: the activity of influencing other people with your ideas and opinions, especially in business
move the needle [idiom]: to make a noticeable difference
in someone’s wheelhouse [idiom]: in one's area of interests or abilities
collaborate [verb]: to work with someone for a special purpose
sound off [phrasal verb]: to express opinions in a loud or forceful manner
no-no [noun]: something unsuitable or unacceptable
convey [verb]: to pass information to other people; to express thoughts or feelings
lingo [noun]: language containing slang or a jargon
get crafty [verb]: be creative
gig [noun]: a job
pay off [phrasal verb]: to yield good results; succeed
given [noun]: something certain to happen or to be
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