Business English lesson 6 : Video’s CV
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Beginner level / CECR : A2/B1

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1st Part
Video

2nd Part
Understanding

3rd Part
Vocabulary

4th Part
Writing

5th Part
Reading

6th Part
Game

Lesson 5:
A sales company

Objectives : learn how to craft a resume (CV) and how to present your educational and professional experience
Level : A2/B1
Public : for people who want to communicate in a business environment
Total duration : 1 hour (approximately 10 minutes for each part)

1️⃣ Start by watching the video

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Translation

Dazy Henzell

I’m Dazy Henzell. I’m 31 and I’m from Trinidad and Tobago.

I am an electrical engineer by training. I worked for the last five and a half years at Yara Trinidad Limited as an electrical engineer. I received a BSC in electrical and computer engineering of the West Indies, and right now, at Cranfield I’m studying for the full-time MBA.

Outside of that, I particularly like to spend my time playing tennis- I’m a little bit obsessed with it. So, I look at the tournaments on TV or try to attend, if I’m in the country where they are being held and I play a lot of tennis every week.

Yang Zeng

My name is Yang Zeng and I’m from, originally, from China. I came to the UK in 1999 and I did my undergraduate at University of Newcastle upon Tyne. And my major was in economics, and, after my degree, I worked in a private builders’ merchants based in the West Midlands, Code Caers Wolwerhampton. I worked as an overseas procurement manager for the company.

I really enjoy socializing with my friends. I’m quite an active person. I usually go running and sometimes, if I have time, I’ll go surfing with my friends.

Adam Cox

My name’s Adam Cox. I am 35 years old and I am from Australia.

Can you talk about your work experience?

Certainly. I have been self-employed, all my working life for 18 years. I started my first business when I was 16 years old, as a record store owner on the Gold Coast in Australia. From there, I opened a second store and a third. I sold those businesses off, eight years later. I, then, went to create a management business which I subcontracted to quite a number of international and national record labels, international and national artists across Australia, and then, I sold that business off and I started my own financial services and business consultancy, which I have owned for the last decade.

What qualifications do you have?

I did not finish High School. I do not have an undergrad (undergraduate). I have learnt pretty much of my experience from practical application. I have attended a Harvard Business School executive education course in the last 12 months, and now, I’m undergoing my MBA at Cranfield.

What interests and skills do you have?

I have quite a large interest in the music industry, having spent half of my professional career there. I enjoy quite a lot of sports and most of all, I enjoy interacting with people. So, being in a consultancy environment works very well with my personality.

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Dazy Henzell	Dazy Henzell
I’m Dazy Henzell. I’m 31 and I’m from Trinidad and Tobago.	Je m’appelle Dazy Henzell. J’ai 31 ans et je viens de Trinité- et Tobago. (Iles Caraïbes)
I am an electrical engineer by training. I worked for the last five and a half years at Yara Trinidad Limited as an electrical engineer. I received a BSC in electrical and computer engineering of the West Indies, and right now, at Cranfield I’m studying for the full-time MBA.	Je suis ingénieure en électricité par ma formation. J’ai travaillé à Yara Trinidad Limited ces cinq dernières années et demi comme ingénieure électricienne. J’ai obtenu le Bachelor de Science en ingénierie électrique et informatique des Antilles, et, en ce moment à Cranfield. je prépare un MBA à temps plein.
Outside of that, I particularly like to spend my time playing tennis. I’m a little bit obsessed with it. So, I look at the tournaments on TV or try to attend, if I’m in the country where they are being held and I play a lot of tennis every week.	En dehors de cela, j’aime surtout passer mon temps à jouer au tennis. Je suis un petit peu obsédée par cela. Donc, je regarde les tournois à la télévision ou j’essaie d’y assister, si je me trouve dans le pays où ils ont lieu et je joue beaucoup au tennis toutes les semaines.
Yang Zeng	Yang Zeng
My name is Yang Zeng and I’m from, originally, from China. I came to the UK in 1999 and I did my undergraduate at University of Newcastle upon Tyne. And my major was in economics, and, after my degree, I worked in a private builders’merchants based in the West Midlands, Code Caers Wolwerhampton. I worked as an overseas procurement manager for the company. .	Je m’appelle Yang Zeng et je suis originaire de Chine. Je suis arrivée au Royaume Uni en 1999 et j’ai fait mon premier cycle à l’université de Newcastle sur Tyne. Et ma matière principale était l’économie, et après mon diplôme, j’ai travaillé dans une entreprise privées de maçonnerie située dans les Midlands de l’ouest « Code Caers » Wolwerhampton.(ville de UK). J’ai travaillé pour l’entreprise comme responsable des achats à l’étranger.
I really enjoy socializing with my friends. I’m quite an active person. I usually go running and sometimes, if I have time, I’ll go surfing with my friends.	J’aime beaucoup voir mes amis. Je suis plutôt active, je vais régulièrement courir er parfois, si j’ai le temps, je vais surfer avec mes amis.
Adam Cox	Adam Cox
My name’s Alan Cox. I am 35 years old and I am from Australia.	Je m’appelle Alan Cox. J’ai 35 ans et je suis Australien.
“The first stage would be receiving the order from the customer.	« La première étape consiste à réceptionner la commande du client.
Can you talk about your work experience?	Est-ce que vous pouvez nous parler de votre expérience professionnelle ?
Certainly. I have been self-employed, all my working life for 18 years. I started my first business when I was 16 years old, as a record store owner on the Gold Coast in Australia. From there, I opened a second store and a third. I sold those businesses off, eight years later. I, then, went to create a management business which I subcontracted to quite a number of international and national record labels, international and national artists across Australia, and then, I sold that business off and I started my own financial services and business consultancy, which I have owned for the last decade.	Bien sûr. J’ai été travailleur indépendant, durant toute ma vie professionnelle, depuis 18 ans. J’ai ouvert ma première boutique quand j’avais 16 ans, comme propriétaire d’un magasin de disque sur la Gold Coast en Australie. Puis, j’ai ouvert un second magasin et un troisième. J’ai vendu ces boutiques huit ans plus tard. Ensuite, j’ai me suis lancé dans les affaires. Je sous traitais avec un grand nombre de labels internationaux et nationaux et d’artistes internationaux et nationaux de toute l’Australie. Puis, j’ai vendu ce business, et j’ai fondé un cabinet de comptabilité et de conseil, que je possède depuis ces dix dernières années.
What qualifications do you have?	Quelle formation avez-vous ?
I did not finish High School. I do not have an undergrad (undergraduate). I have learnt pretty much of my experience from practical application. I have attended a Harvard Business School executive education course in the last 12 months, and now, I’m undergoing my MBA at Cranfield.	Je n’ai pas terminé le lycée. Je n’ai pas fait de premier cycle à l’université. J’ai fait une grande partie de mon apprentissage sur le terrain. J’ai suivi un cours de formation des cadres à Harvard Business School ces 12 derniers mois et maintenant, je prépare mon MBA à Cranfield.
What interests and skills do you have?	Quels pôles d’intérêt et quelles qualités avez-vous ?
I have quite a large interest in the music industry, having spent half of my professional career there. I enjoy quite a lot of sports and most of all, I enjoy interacting with people. So, being in a consultancy environment works very well with my personality.	Je m’intéresse beaucoup à l’industrie de la musique, ayant passé la moitié de ma carrière dans ce secteur. J’aime beaucoup de sports et, surtout, j’aime les relations avec les autres. Donc, être dans une société de conseil correspond très bien à ma personnalité.

2️⃣ Learn new words:

Meaning:
make a formal request usually in writing for something like a job, a place at college, university…
(Traduction : faire acte de candidature, an application form : dossier de candidature)

Synonyms:
to be a candidate for

Example: Have you ever applied for a job in education?

Meaning:
a letter containing extra information that you may add to your application form.
(Traduction : Une lettre de motivation)

Example: Most recruiters require a cover letter plus an application form.

Meaning:
to get knowledge by studying
(Traduction : apprendre)

Synonyms:
to study

Example: To learn a language is difficult but rewarding (gratifiant) when you travel.

Meaning:
to continue/ to go on for a period of time
(Traduction : durer)

Synonyms:
to span / to run on

Meaning:
to spend time learning about a subject.
(Traduction : étudier, apprendre)
Studies : les études – a student : un étudiant

Synonyms:
to learn

Example: How long have you been studying English?

Meaning:
the qualification obtained by students who successfully complete a college or university course
(Traduction : un diplôme)
High School: secondary school (Lycée)
BSC : Bachelor of Computer Science (Licence en informatique)
MBA: Master in Business Administration (Master)

Synonyms:
diploma/ certification/ credentials

Example : My brother has a degree in biochemistry.

Meaning:
a person whose job involves designing and building engines, machines, roads, bridges etc…. (chemical engineer/ civil engineer/ electrical engineer/ lighting engineer/ mechanical engineer/ software engineer etc…)
(Traduction : un ingénieur)

Example: Engineers are needed in our modern technological world.

Meaning:
working for yourself and not employed by a company.
(Traduction : travailleur indépendant)

Synonym:
freelance

Example : Alex has been self-employed for 18 years.

Meaning:
a large or small shop.
(Traduction : un magasin)

a record store: un magasin de disques.
a record: a CD, an LP …

Example : Alex has been self-employed for 18 years.

Meaning:
to have something that belongs to you, especially because you’ve bought it.
(Traduction : posséder/être propriétaire)

a record store owner: Traduction : un disquaire

Synonyms:
to possess, to have

Example: Do you own your house or do you rent it?

Meaning:
to give something in exchange for money.
(Traduction : vendre)

Synonyms:
to trade, to retail

Example : I sold my car for $1 800 to my sister.

Meaning:
a company that gives expert advice on a particular subject to other companies. ( a management , design, computer etc…)
(Traduction : un cabinet-conseil)

Example: Alex’s company is a consultancy for business startups.