Graphic design

Graphic design

ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES

IES GANIVET 2025/6

20TH OCTOBER CLASS

27th october class

LOOKING FOR A JOB UNIT

Starting out

Unit 1 : Getting to know each other

MEETING NEW PEOPLE

TASK TODAY 22nd SEPTEMBER

GOOD LUCK¡

• MAKE GROUPS OF 2/3/4 PEOPLE
• WRITING STAGE: WRITE A DIALOGUE
• MEETING PEOPLE FOR THE FISRT TIME AT THE WORKING PLACE/ NEWCOMERS PARTY
• ORIGINALITY WILL BE THE KEY

29TH SEPTEMBER ...SOME GRAMMAR

CLASS 6TH OCTOBER

A) SPEAKING ACTIVITY. Discussion. 15 minutes to get ready.

B) WRITING ACTIVITY. Write a short opinion essay (120/140 words) answering the following question: HOW DO YOU THINK ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE WILL AFFECT GRAPHIC DESIGN IN THE FUTURE? Include: your opinion, example of predictions, possible benefits or challenges.

If there is time enough, we will see past perfect

READING ACTIVITY

“History sounds a bit musty, and designers particularly young ones, are more interested in creating for the moment than learning about history” (Conway, 1987)

WRITING AN OPINIÓN ESSAY

WRITING an OPINIÓN ESSAY ....ANALYZING HOW.

A suitable guide for WRITING PRODUCTION. Genially

class 20th OCTOBER

Did we write our opinion essay?

Did we use the rubric to improve it?

Today let´s read and discover these terror weeks...Halloween... A CULTURAL FESTIVAL OR A BUSSINESS???

LET´S READ EDGAR ALLAN POE. THE BLACK CAT...

VOCABULARY

Vocabulary

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Usa esta cara de la tarjeta para dar más información sobre un tema. Focalízate en un concepto. Haz que el aprendizaje y la comunicación sean más eficientes.

Usa esta cara de la tarjeta para dar más información sobre un tema. Focalízate en un concepto. Haz que el aprendizaje y la comunicación sean más eficientes.

Usa esta cara de la tarjeta para dar más información sobre un tema. Focalízate en un concepto. Haz que el aprendizaje y la comunicación sean más eficientes.

Usa esta cara de la tarjeta para dar más información sobre un tema. Focalízate en un concepto. Haz que el aprendizaje y la comunicación sean más eficientes.

Task:READ AT HOME

Título 2

GENERAL TERMS

Título

Título 3

TYPOGRAPHY

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We will learn how to design LETTERS

Looking for a job.STEPS

1. LOOKING FOR AND READING ADVERTISEMENTS

2.ANALYSING SKILLS NEEDED

3.WRITING A CV AND COVER LETTER

4. JOB INTERVIEW. TIPS TO REACH THE OBJECTIVE

1ST READING ACTIVITY

3. NON-AUTHENTIC JOB ADS. READ THEM.

2. WHICH SKILLS SHOULD A GRAPHIC DESIGNER HAVE? SELF ASSESMENT FILLING FORM.GET INTO CLASSROOM AND DO IT.

4. WRITING ACTIVITY.Considering the following graphic designer JOB ADs, can you create a job advertisement? Think about the job you would like to have. You can use IA.

5. CREATING MY CV (RESUME). EXAMPLES

read and analyze them

GRAPHIC DESIGN MORE DEMANDED SKILLS

Bear in mind when creating your resume

6:writing activity

template for you to use

Let´s create your resumes

NOW IT IS TIME TO WRITE YOUR COVER LETTER. LET´S WATCH THE FOLLOWING VIDEO TO START

COVER LETTER

template

MY JOB INTERVIEW

HOW DO YOU FEEL?

RELAX AND BREATHE. IT IS NOT THE REAL ONE

JOB INTERVIEW

English At work. SITUATIONS

decision time

1)Language relating to being offered and accepting a promotion. BBC ENGLISH

listen to the dialogue

USEFUL SENTENCES

This episode focuses on the language that you may hear if you are offered a promotion and what to say in return. Phrases from the programme: This promotion recognises your achievements at the company It's an opportunity of a lifetime. You would be my right-hand man/woman. And what you might say: I'd be delighted to accept. Thank you. When would I start? Could we discuss the terms and conditions of the new job?

SCRIPT. In case you want to check

B2 dialogue for meeting new people should include a polite greeting, questions about mutual acquaintances, work, studies, hobbies, and recent experiences, followed by a friendly closing, such as suggesting a future meeting. Phrases like "It's a pleasure to meet you," "How do you know [host/mutual friend]?", "What do you do for a living?", "What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?", and "Perhaps we could get together again soon" are appropriate for this level. This video demonstrates a conversation between two people meeting for the first time at a party, using common phrases for introductions and making small talk

Key Features for B2 Level Fluency:Smooth conversation flow with connected ideas. Vocabulary:A good range of vocabulary related to work, hobbies, and social interactions. Grammar:Use of various tenses, including present perfect for experience ("I've known her for five years") and simple past for past events. Interaction:Asking follow-up questions to keep the conversation going and showing genuine interest. Politeness:Using polite forms of address and phrases like "it's a pleasure".

Vocabulary Activity – Answer Key| 1. Visual storytelling | B. Communicating messages through images | | 2. Hieroglyphs | C. Symbols used in ancient writing | | 3. Woodblock printing | A. Reproducing text/images with carved blocks | | 4. Typography | D. Arranging text for clarity and appeal | | 5. Lithography | E. Printing with flat surfaces and ink | Final Answers: 1 → B, 2 → C, 3 → A, 4 → D, 5 → E - Questions – Answer Key 1. Which two cultures influenced early graphic arts? → Egypt (hieroglyphs) and China (woodblock printing). 2. Gutenberg’s invention impact? → It revolutionized publishing and fostered collaboration. 3. Why was the 19th century key for posters? → Lithography enabled mass, colorful posters; artists like Toulouse-Lautrec popularized graphic design. 4. Modern graphic tools? → Digital tools like Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. 5. Main goal of graphic arts? → To inform, persuade, and inspire visually.

Dialogue Example Setting: A party or a social event. Characters:LIAM:someone new to the group. Chloe: a more established member of the group. Dialogue: Chloe: Hi there, I don't think we've met before. I'm Chloe, it's a pleasure to meet you. Liam: Hi Chloe, I'm Liam. It's great to meet you too. I'm a friend of Sarah's, actually. Chloe: Oh, Sarah! Yes, she's great. How do you two know each other? Liam: We met at university a few years back, and we've stayed in touch. What about you? How do you know Sarah? Chloe: We work in the same department. I've known her for about five years now. So, Liam, what line of work are you in? Liam: I work as a graphic designer for a small firm downtown. It keeps me busy, but I enjoy the creative challenges. Chloe: That sounds fascinating! I imagine you must be quite a creative person. What do you like to do when you're not designing? Liam: Well, I'm a bit of a cinephile, so I love going to the cinema, especially for independent films. I also enjoy hiking in the mountains when I get the chance. Chloe: Oh, really? I'm not a huge hiker myself, but I do love independent films! Are there any particular directors or genres you prefer? Liam: I'm a big fan of foreign films, particularly from France and South Korea. What about you? Chloe: I tend to watch a lot of documentaries. It's been really interesting chatting with you, Liam. Perhaps we could catch up again sometime soon, maybe check out a film if you're free? Liam: That sounds like a fantastic idea, Chloe! I’d love that. Let's exchange numbers and make a plan for next week? Chloe: Absolutely!