Thursday, June 2, 2016

Mock Exams Part 2 - Dialogues


study the enclosed sample questions to prepare the dialogue part of your mock exam.

Topic 1: TOURISM
Q1: How can Austria profit from new trends in tourism?
Q2: what makes a hotel a "green" hotel? will travelers support this trend ?
Q3: in how far is Austria' winter tourism facing a difficult time? How can you attract winter tourist who don't want to ski?

Topic 2: MARKETING 
Q1: What sort of equipment and staff do you need to attend a trade fair? What would your booth look like?
Q2: How can you promote health awareness, a healthy lifestyle(no smoking) and a balanced diet?
Q3: Which marketing tricks do banks use to promote overspending of the younger generation.

Topic 3: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Q1: How do you personally feel about globalization? Do you see more positive or negative effects?
Q2: Why is it important to provide intercultural training to business people?
Q3: What would you consider the challenges to work in an international team ? How can companies benefit from effective teamwork?


Topic 4: ENTREPRENEURSHIP 
Q1: Which leadership styles have you experienced and which one do you consider most effective?
Q2: As the founder of a start up you might start as a sole trader or partnership, which one would you choose and why?
Q3: As head of a pharmaceutical company, would you allow "animal testing" are there any alternatives?
Q4: How can a leadership style influence a company's performance? Do you see differences in male/female leaders / managers?

Topic 5: COMPANIES 
Q1: How can companies / an individual profit from fitness trends/fitness-apps? Are you a member of the target-group?
Q2: Which role do innovation and dsing of a new product have to change consumer habits?
Q3: How should you deal with angry customers and how can you improve your customer-service?

Topic 7: PERSONAL ENVIRONMENT
Q1: Why do entrepreneurs focus on the concept of "work-life" balance in order not to lose staff?
Q2: Which negative effects may job dissatisfaction have on employees' psyche and working routine ?
Q3: How do you cope with stress? How important are stress management and recovery strategies?

Topic 8: SOCIETY & CULTURE
Q1: In how far Is the "American way of life" - including its values and contradictions - still a desirable concept?
Q2: What would you consider the most striking advantages / dangers of social media? What kind of user are you?
Q3: how can professional organizers help "messies" to adopt a more minimalistic attitude?

Topic 9: SOCIETY & POLITICS
Q1: What do you think about Austrian/European politicians and their handling of the refugee-crisis?
Q2: Which economic and educational benefits do members of EU-countries have ? Do Grexit/Brexit-discussions / a referendum on exit -  make sense ?
Q3: Comment on the presidential elections - and the different political and election system - in both Austria and the US.

Topic 10: ECONOMY & ECOLOGY 
Q1: How can you personally contribute to protect our environment ("green house/office) ? 
Q2: How can consumers / producers profit from Fair trade? (as opposed to "free trade")?
Q3: What is your opinion on "food miles" (the distance food travels) and "carbon footprint"?

Topic 11.: WORLD OF WORK
Q1: How can team building be effective? What are your experiences with working in a team?
Q2: How would you describe employers' attitudes towards hiring women ? Why are there still few women in senior positions?
Q3: What can be a reason for bullying and how can you create a workplace environment without bullying? 

Topic 12: CORPORATE ENVIRONMENT
Q1: Which impact do relocating and outsourcing have on employees and their families?
Q2: What are the effects of ergonomic office furniture? How could you convince future business partners of the advantages of your range of furniture?
Q3: What do you consider appropriate behavior in a job interview? How important are skills?

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Mock Exams part 1 - Monologue

study the enclosed linked document and prepare a 5 minute presentation (incl. structure, prompt cards) on the topic

Topic 1: TOURISM - new trends in tourism

Topic 2: MARKETING - trade fairs

Topic 3: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS - outsourcing

Topic 4: ENTREPRENEURSHIP - leadership and motivation

Topic 5: COMPANIES - customer service

Topic 6: BUSINESS COMMUNICATION - complaint

Topic 7: PERSONAL ENVIRONMENT - job satisfaction

Topic 8: SOCIETY & CULTURE - trends in society

Topic 9: SOCIETY & POLITICS - EU education programs

Topic 10: ECONOMY & ECOLOGY - Business ethics: 

Topic 11: WORLD of WORK - trends in work

Tuesday, April 19, 2016

A level topics part 2

8. Society and Culture (Manuel & Lorenz 5B, Mathias & Manuel 5C)
a. Diversity & Clichés
b. Social Media
c. Trends in Society

9. Society & Politics (Martin & Martin 5BK)
a. Migration
b. EU Education Programs
c. Political Systems

10. Economy and Ecology (Andrea & Anamaria 5B, Andrea & Lisa Maria 5C)
a. Sustainable Development
b. Business Ethics
c. Fair Trade

11. World of Work (Monika & Salome 5B, Haris & Leo 5C)
a. Team Building / Team Roles
b. Trends in Work
c. Bullying
d. Feedback
e. Glass Ceiling

12. Corporate environment (Michael & Simon 5CK)
a. Job application
b. Gap Year
c. Relocation
d. Training Firm
e. Leadership Styles


A-level topics

These are your A-level topics (in brackets students who are preparing factfiles & vocabulary sheets on these topics in detail)

1. Tourism (Martina & Anna 5B, Theresia & Daniela 5C)
a. New Trends in Tourism
b. Ecotourism
c. Regional Tourism

2. Marketing (Carina & Madeleine 5B, Nadja & Lisa 5C)
a. Trade Fairs
b. Marketing Mix
c. Analyzing Ads

3. International Business ( Benjamin & Daniel 5B, Stefan & David 5C)
a. International Teams
b. Globalisation
c. Outsourcing
d. Intercultural Relations

4. Entrepeneurship (Julia & Stefanie 5B, Jasmin & Anna 5C)
a. Company Start Up
b. Business Ethics
c. Leadership and Motivation

5. Companies (Angelika & Nadine 5B, Carina & Melis 5C)
a. Company Profiles
b. Product Innovation / Design
c. Customer Service
d. Business Etiquette

6. Business Communication
Inquiry - Offer - Order - Payment - Complaint

7. Personal Environment (Edith & Sandra 5B, Andreas & Daniel 5C)
a. Job Satisfaction
b. Work-Life Balance
c. Job Stress and Burnout


Thursday, March 17, 2016

ST Patrick's Day

Today a lot of People all over the world celebrate ST. Patrick's Day, which is Ireland's national Day.
If you want to find out more about it watch this Video  or maybe that one.

Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Monday, September 28, 2015

Election Day

Hi everybody,
let me tell you something about yesterday's election day in Upper Austria. In my community...
......
please let me know in YOUR posting, what the political Situation is like in YOUR community, i.e.,
who won / lost the elections, how many percent the parties got, how the seats are shared now, how will be Mayor in your community, and compare your results with the 09 election.

Monday, March 16, 2015

"Body - Big Business" ??

In your posting leave a comment on the Topic, include answers to questions on p.65 as well as your result of the NHS' "sports aptitude test".

Friday, May 16, 2014

Slancha from Ireland !












3BK students are spending an exciting week in Killarney, Ireland. View our web album pictures HERE.

Friday, November 29, 2013

Thanxgiving and Black Friday

Today we are talking about Thankxgiving and Black Friday.
Prepare a ppt presentation of 5 -7 minutes, include as many "presentation phrases" as possible.
In your presentation answer the 5 W questions on the above topics.

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

First Test

topics FIRST TEST

These are the parts & topics of your first test.
Your test will include the following tasks:
PART 1 Reading Comprehension
Part  2   Listening Comprehension
Part 3 Writing (Different parts, e.g.: press review, essay/posting  correspondence/ inquiry)

Topics book: UNIT 7 politics and government (incl information on US, GB, Austrian system)
UNIT 1: diversity - clichés and prejudices
TRADITIONS: Guy Fawkes Day, Halloween

Friday, October 4, 2013

Press review

In this posting you write a press review about a current issue, e.g.  the Austrian election.
1. Choose an article dealing with the above topic.
2. Write a press review using the oral summary framework.

Start your posting by
I was reading an article the other day in the online edition of....... and it talks about the election in Austria. I thought you might be interested  because  ( many of you voted for the first time )
Basically what it says is (result of the election)

Friday, September 27, 2013

Politics

In your posting on politics please

a. give your opinion on politics (and give reasons why)

b. explain what you would do / change if you were a (local ) politician

c. publish a (possible) result of Sunday's election in Austria !
(in % or MPs)

 Obama's victory speech

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

St. Patrick's DAY

St. Patrick's DAY
Browse the net and find out the following:
WHAT is SPD ?
WHEN is SPD celebrated?
WHERE is it celebrated?
WHY is it celebrated?
HOW is it celebrated?

Enclose your favourite photograph or video on your blog !


video: SPD-parade

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Online shopping

I have just listened to an interview about online shopping. I thought you might be interested because almost everybody does online shopping from time to time. What is said is:
Delivery is a big problem and many retailers are not making money.
Most people enjoy going out to shop as it is an opportunity to get out of the house.
Some internet shops have gone bankrupt because of delivery problems.
A distinction has to be made between goods and services.
Examples of successful Internet retailers are budget airlines and online banking.
The real reason why shops go bust is that they are badly run or try to sell things no one wants.

supermarket tricks

I have just read an article about shopping in supermarkets and it talks about supermarket tricks. I thought you might be interested because most of us go shopping from time to time.

Basically what it says is:
A trolley makes you buy more because you need not carry your purchases but compfortably push them. Besides that there is more space in a trolley than in a shopping basket.
Lovely displays of flowers and plants are tempting.
Veggies and fruits are placed near the entrance, look colourful and natural, so you feel good entering the supermarket and you buy fruits even if they are not on your list.
Many goods are prepacked, so buying them is convenient.
Special offers convince you to buy goods you don't really need at the moment.
Freshly baked rolls smell good, so you often add them to your shopping.

Monday, November 12, 2012

US election

President Obama has been reelected, Congratulations ! This is the link to his VICTORY SPEECH.
This is the link to his speech including the full text.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Presentation

Hi everybody,

My name is Chris Wartner and I am very much looking forward to blogging. I do hope that you will like blogging, too.

For my students: In your first posting please introduce yourself (name, age, place, school, family, hobbies,....)