Read and translate this sample Letter of Recommendation. What information should be given in it?

 

LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION

15 July, 2008

Dear Dr Jones,

 

Having known Mr Brown for five years as a staff-member of my department, I am pleased to write this Letter of Recommendation for him.

During the five years that Mr Brown worked with us he always excelled in whatever activity he undertook.

It is important to mention here that he has a good command of French and German and speaks both languages fluently. I also want to emphasize his organizational skills.

Mr Brown has my fullest support and should it be appropriate I would be pleased to provide further information.

 

(Yours) sincerely,

…

 

ROUND-UP

Translate the sentences from Russian into English. Use the Active Vocabulary.

1) Обычно резюме состоит из пяти тематических блоков: личные данные, цель, образование, опыт работы, дополнительные сведения.

2) Цель резюме — помочь вам получить доступ на собеседование. Редко кто получает работу без прохождения личного собеседования.

3) В разделе «Опыт работы» перечислите места работы в обратном хронологическом порядке, то есть, начиная с последнего или текущего.

4) В каждом абзаце необходимо указать: период работы (месяц и год приема / увольнения); название компании или предприятия; сферу деятельности; должность; ваши обязанности; примеры конкретных достижений.

5) В последнем разделе указывают: степень владения компьютером (программы, с которыми вы работали); степень владения иностранными языками; иные навыки, необходимые для профессиональной деятельности; другая информация, которая может представлять интерес со стороны работодателя;(наличие автомобиля, готовность к командировкам).

This is a short version of a common European CV form which is called Europass. Read and translate it. Fill out the form with your personal information. Follow the instructions on the right.

Europass Curriculum Vitae

(Insert photograph)

Personal information

First name(s) / Surname(s)

Address(es)

House number, street name, postcode, city, country

Telephone(s)

E-mail

Nationality

Date of birth

Gender

Desired employment / Occupational field

Work experience

Dates

Add separate entries for each post occupied, starting from the most recent.

Occupation or position held

Main activities and responsibilities

Name and address of employer

Type of business or sector

Education and training

Dates

Add separate entries for each course you’ve completed, starting from the most recent.

Title of qualification awarded

Principal subjects/occupational skills covered

Name and type of organisation providing education and training

Personal skills and competences

Mother tongue(s)

Other language(s)

Self-assessment

Understanding

Speaking

Writing

European level (*)

Listening

Reading

Spoken interaction

Spoken production

Language:

(*) Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Social skills and competences

Organisational skills and competences

Technical skills and competences

Computer skills and competences

Artistic skills and competences

Other skills and competences

Driving licence

State here whether you hold a driving licence and if so for which categories of vehicle.

Additional information

Include here any other information that may be relevant, for example contact persons, references, etc.

ACTIVE VOCABULARY

Resume CV (curriculum vitae) qualification qualified marital status citizenship work experience extracurricular activity award diploma occupation field mother tongue competence reference social/ technical/ organizational/ computer/ artistic skills

Additional vocabulary focus on present yourself grant a degree list the jobs hold a position cover letter letter of recommendation appeal to smb’s needs ask for an interview in (reverse) chronological order enclose/ attach enable smb to do smth excel in … have a good command of a language emphasize provide education/ training relevant be related to … achievement

 

 

 

TOPIC 16. BUSINESS COMMUNICATION

PART 1 – MAKING ARRANGEMENTS