Study over the summer period

Weltec's Computing Made Easy classes (Free)

For information, click here


Community Education Centre classes (Wellington)

Read about the centre here

Check out courses starting soon:

http://www.cecwellington.ac.nz/upcoming-courses

American Presidential Debate 2

  You can watch and read the answers from the Presidential candidates here:

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2012/10/17/us/politics/20121017-second-presidential-debate-obama-romney.html?smid=fb-share

Employment: Finding the right job for you

WHICH JOB SHOULD I DO IN THE FUTURE?

You will do a quiz to find out which jobs might suit you:

http://www2.careers.govt.nz/tools/careerquest/questionnaire/#questionId=58

• There are over 70 questions. Take your time and check a dictionary if you don't know the meaning of a word. You can use Google Tranlsate or the Macmillan dictionary.

• You might get many results - you can use the "filter" on the right to cut down the number.

• Choose five jobs from the final list that interest you and write them on your sheet.

• Now look at NZ's top job search website to find out how much money you can earn in each job. Write down the minimum, average, and miximum salary next to each job on your worksheet.

BUILD YOUR OWN CV

You will create your own CV using the special software.

1. First, make a list of your skills. Watch this video for ideas. Take notes as you watch.

http://knowyourskills.careers.govt.nz/

2. Next, go to this part of the Careers website:

http://www2.careers.govt.nz/tools/cv4me/

3. Choose: "lots of work experience" or "little or no experience" depending on your situation.

WRITE A COVER LETTER (this goes with your CV when you apply for a job)

http://www2.careers.govt.nz/how-to-get-a-job/cvs-and-cover-letters/templates/#c31187


SEARCH FOR A JOB

These are the most popular websites in New Zealand for looking for a job.

http://www.seek.co.nz/

www.trademe.co.nz (this will not work on Weltec computers - try on your computer at home)

PREPARE FOR A JOB INTERVIEW

General advice about doing a job interview

http://www2.careers.govt.nz/how-to-get-a-job/interviews/

A list of common interview questions

http://www2.careers.govt.nz/how-to-get-a-job/interviews/tips-for-answering-interview-questions/

Some good advice for your interview from NZ's top job search website

http://www.seek.co.nz/jobs-resources/get-your-dream-job/interview-success

Articles for Stage 5

Information about articles and a pop quiz (short quiz)

http://eslus.com/LESSONS/GRAMMAR/POS/pos9.htm


A general quiz on articles

http://www.usingenglish.com/quizzes/216.html

A famous people quiz using articles

http://a4esl.org/q/h/vm/fampeople.html

A health club quiz using articles

http://a4esl.org/q/h/9901/cw-articles.html

Art for Stage 4 - Vincent Van Gogh

Vincent Van Gogh

A video about his life:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycIJtdlL-FY

Watch and answer these questions:

- What happened when Vincent turned fifteen?
- Which of Van Gogh’s family members was he closest to?
- What did Van Gogh do when he was 28?
- How many languages did Van Gogh speak?
- How old was he when he died?

Listen to a song about his life:

http://esl-bits.net/Songs/People/Vincent/default.html

Click on the button at the top to hear the song.

Enjoy!

Stage 5 Online research - the driving age

Driving ages around the world

http://www.2pass.co.uk/ages3.htm

Driving in New Zealand:

http://www.nzta.govt.nz/

NZ news story on the drivng age:

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/4962987/Driving-age-to-increase-to-16

UK information:

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/LearnerAndNewDrivers/LearningToDriveOrRide/DG_4022661

Information about young drivers

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK9672/

Task: Read the information on these websites and take notes of ideas to use in your essay:

"Should the driving age be raised?"

Tag questions for Stage 5

http://a4esl.org/q/h/fb006-bp.html

Explanations