English 2 Final Project - Stage 2

Once you've chosen your product/service, you must find 80-100 customer reviews from one or several sources -preferably the more recent, the better. It is very important to discard irrelevant comments.

Next, you ought to represent the customer reviews through at least two graphs, one of which must necessarily be a line graph or a bar chart. The reasons underlying those opinions must be analysed statistically. You'll refer to these data in subsequent stages of your project and need to mention your information sources.

You should share your statistical analysis as a follow-up to Stage 1 on the Forum. Don't forget to use the specific vocabulary for describing graphs and charts you learned at the beginning of the academic period! You can also check this website: 

https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/writing/advanced-c1-writing/describing-graph-trends-over-time

Jobs & Careers

Read the following tips for job application.

1. Each CV should be adapted to the personality and style of the candidate, and always in line with the sector/post to which it is addressed. It is recommended that it is only one page long and that you include an introductory paragraph (see examples and templates at https://www.canva.com/). Following a chronological order isn’t a must and you can highlight the most relevant information in bold.

2. It is advisable for the CV to include a user name, link or icon of the professional social networks in which the candidate is. In this sense, both the content of the CV and the information included in these social networks (e.g. Linkedin, Hosco or Instagram) should be detailed, relevant and carefully elaborated.

3. The covering e-mail with which you will contact the company or accompany your CV must be accurate. It’s advisable to use a Gmail address with your name and surname.

4. You must attach your CV in pdf, which you should also revise in-depth, and provide clear contact details without being too personal (e.g. avoid your date of birth, address, age or marital status). In Spain it’s customary to include a picture of yourself, but not when applying abroad. You can also produce a video CV (see tips at https://www.thebalancecareers.com/tips-for-creating-a-video-resume-2064219).

5. Moreover, you can practice for job interviews by means of recorded video interviews (available at https://www.hirevue.com/, for example). You can record yourself answering questions.

6. Bearing the interview in mind, you can also work on your elevator pitch, which allows you to introduce yourself and summarise for up to 1.5 minutes some key aspects, such as who I am? what do I look for? and why am I applying? (see tips at https://www.thebalancecareers.com/elevator-speech-examples-and-writing-tips-2061976).

7. Most formal interviews nowadays take place in a relaxed atmosphere. Some interviews include unexpected code-switching in English to check oral skills. During the interview, you shouldn’t be vague and rather provide specific examples. Some questions you might have to reply to are what do you expect to find here? or why should we choose you instead of another candidate? You can also ask questions. To practice some interview questions, spin the wheel: https://spinthewheel.app/0QJPxkTGYA

8. You should have a register of your applications. Be coherent and apply sensibly, for the right post/company. It’s important to search for information about the company well in advance and be aware of the pros and cons.

Good luck with your job hunt!

English 2 Final Project - Stage 1

This project involves creating an improvement plan based on a study of an existing tourist product or service that you can investigate firsthand, such as a hotel, a theme park, or a holiday package. You are required to analyse the product or service, identify its genuine shortcomings, and use these as a foundation to design your improvement plan. Students undertaking continuous assessment must complete this in pairs, whereas single-assessment students must work individually. 

The presentation should last 12 minutes if delivered by two students, and 10 minutes for individual presentations. This will be followed by a question session with the panel of examiners, bringing the total time to 15 minutes. Visual aids are mandatory and may include PowerPoint, Prezi, and other similar tools. 

Considering the nature of this project, you should select a product or service that is not particularly successful, as this will make designing an improvement plan both easier and more realistic. You may refer to https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ or similar websites to choose a product or service that, based on user opinions, demonstrates a need for enhancement. Take into account that you'll need to gather 80-100 customer reviews. Alternatively, you can select a product or service based on your personal experience, such as a hotel where you have worked or stayed. However, you are not permitted to opt for Port Aventura, Hotel W, Ryanair, Horta Maze, Carmel Bunkers, Parc Güell, or Tibidabo amusement park. Improvement plans for transport infrastructures are also inadvisable due to their complexity. Each project should focus on a different product or service.

Post your product or service description on this blog, citing all the sources of information you employed.