Background Notes

Activity One:

• this activity will provide the tutor/instructor with the student's previous
• knowledge and vocabulary related to identifying skills
• ]if the student is uncomfortable writing her skills the tutor/instructor could act as the recorder
• the tutor should note any pronunciation difficulties to deal with in future activities

Activity Two:

• this activity provides the student with dictionary practice
• before recording definitions tutors/instructors may wish to brainstorm words that would relate to each set of words in order to create a definition

Activity Three:

• this activity could be simplified to use with a beginning level student to help build vocabulary related to identifying various occupations
• pictures promote dialogue and are helpful in building vocabulary related to job skills (This activity may be used as an initial, informal discussion tool.)

Activity Four:

• there are two sets of vocabulary for this unit: List One consists of easier vocabulary; List Two deals with a higher level of vocabulary
• using the vocabulary list in sentences both in the tutoring session and for homework will help the student become more familiar with the words
• using the words in sentences will also prepare students for writing resumes