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UWI1A2-English for Global Career Readiness

What I am Studying Now:

My First Few Weeks as Fareshman
Retno Hendryanti, Ph.D

Department of Learning Services, Curriculum Development, and

Student Internship
Telkom University
 Course Learning Outcomes - CLO 2

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

CLO 01 CLO 02 CLO 03 CLO 04

use simple sentences in use simple and compound
present tense to present sentences in present to
some interesting facts participate in short
about themselves in the conversations about
form of a monolog with themselves, especially about
“intermediate mid” fluency their experience of being
level freshmen with “intermediate
mid” fluency level
use complex sentences
in present tense to describe
your dream job with sufficient
details regarding the name of a
position as well as the task and
responsibilities pertaining to
the position with “intermediate
mid” fluency level
use simple, compound, and
complex sentences in present
tense to describe (1) the work
culture in their home country;
(2) the work culture in their
dream country; (3) similarities
and differences of two
countries; and (4) your dream
job abroad with the fluency
level of intermediate-high.
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In this lesson, you will learn:

Present Tense Collocation Actively engaged in conversations

acFvely engaged in Collocation with the word “study” major of study and my experiences
conversaFons about your
hobby, interests, and talent freshmen
using simple & compound
sentences in present tense
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Collocation
Ø a word or phrase that sounds natural and correct when it is used with
another word or phrase (Cambridge Learner’s Dic?onary)
Ø a no?ceable arrangement or conjoining of linguis?c elements ,such as
words (Merriam-Webster Dic?onary)
Ø The combina?on of words consists of various part of speech with no
exact rules.
Ø It is based on how na?ve speakers combines the words.
Ø The combina?ons just sounds right to na?ve speakers who use them
all the ?me.
ØExamples:
§ to save time (verb + noun)
§ have so much in common (verb + phrase)
§ outgoing personality (adjective + noun)
§ extremely important (adverb = adjective; also called adjective
phrase)
§ A pile of books (noun + noun)
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How do we learn English collocation?

• Regularly read authentic reading sources writen by

English native speakers.
• Regularly watch or listen to the news or your
favorite shows in English.
• Regularly practice your English thorugh speaking
and writing activities.

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Collocations to describe your major of study
science
ü biological science
ü social science
ü natural science
ü physical science
ü scientific community
ü scientific discourse
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ü scientific evidence
ü scientific investigation
ü scientific method
ü scientific objectivity
ü scientific research
ü scientific theory

Collocations to describe your major of study
study
ü numerous studies
ü academic study
ü comparative study
ü detailed study
ü earlier study
ü experimental study
ü further study
ü future study
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ü historical study
ü intensive study
ü longitudinal study
ü qualita8ve study
ü quan8ta8ve study
ü recent study
ü review (a) study
ü systema8c study
ü theore8cal study

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Example 1: Why Electrical Engineering?

My decision to major in Electrical Engineering was inspired by my desire to improve

security through technology. When I lived in Mexico, my father’s restaurant security
system lacked the ability to protect our property from robbers, who would break in
multiple times a year. Thanks to the influence of my cousin, who now studies
Autonomous Systems, I developed an interest in electrical engineering. I am inspired
to not only improve my father’s security system, but contributing to security
innovations for larger companies and perhaps, one day, national security.

8 Essay sample is taken from: hNps://www.collegeessayguy.com/blog/why-major-college-essay

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Example 1: Why Neuroscience?
Imagine all the stars in the universe. The brain has a thousand times the number of
synapses, making neurological errors a near certainty. I learned this fact firsthand as a
14 year-old, when I suffered from sleepless nights because of an uncomfortable,
indescribable feeling in my leg. It took months of appointments and tests to be told it
was a condition called cortical dysplasia. Even after the diagnosis, there is no cure.
I am lucky. My condition does not severely affect my quality of life. However, I know
this is not the case for everyone. After this experience, I took Advanced Program in
Biology and attended a neuroscience program, which reinforced the subject as my
future calling. One of the most impactful lectures discussed the plight of healthcare in
developing nations. Newborns with extreme neurological deficits are common, but
finding treatments is not. Without prenatal care, this is becoming a growing epidemic,
leaving millions of children helpless.
With a degree in neuroscience, I will gain a strong understanding of neural tube
development and neuronal migration in infants. I will then become a neurologist,
specializing in pediatric care. I hope to work for humanitarian organizations, such as
Doctors Without Borders, in Africa, where HIV and polio are rampant, as are numerous
other diseases.
Imagine the stars once more. From across the world, I will look at the same stars in the
future, as I help children secure the ability to not only look at the stars, but do much
more.
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