This week’s lesson uses the following Part 2 cue card:
Talk about a person you want to work or study with. You should say:
-who the person is
-how you know him/her
-what he/she does
-and explain why you want to work or study with this person
Step 1: Listen to the full sample.
Step 2: Work through this week’s sample exercise.
Step 3: Now attempt the full exercise below.
Step 4: Read through the below transcript and note any and all language you found challenging this week.
Step 5: Complete your speech samples and send them to your Whatsapp instructor.
Transcript
Talk about a person you want to work or study with. You should say:
-who the person is
-how you know him/her
-what he/she does
-and explain why you want to work or study with this person
The person I would like to work or study with is my former professor, Dr. Maria Hernandez. I got to know her during my undergraduate years at university, where she was my lecturer for several courses related to my major in psychology.
Dr. Hernandez is an accomplished academic with over 20 years of experience in teaching and research. She has published numerous papers in top-tier academic journals and has received multiple awards and accolades for her contributions to the field. Her research interests in social psychology, particularly on group dynamics and intergroup relations, align with my own research interests and aspirations.
I would love to work or study with Dr. Hernandez for several reasons. First, she is an excellent mentor who is supportive and encouraging. She has always been approachable and responsive to my questions and concerns, and has provided invaluable guidance and feedback on my academic work. Second, her research expertise and experience would be a valuable asset for any project or collaboration. Working with her would not only enhance my own skills and knowledge, but also provide opportunities for networking and collaboration with other scholars in the field. Finally, Dr. Hernandez’s passion for teaching and learning is infectious, and I am confident that working or studying with her would be a stimulating and rewarding experience.
In conclusion, Dr. Maria Hernandez’s expertise, mentorship, and passion for teaching and research would be invaluable in achieving my academic and professional goals, and I would relish the opportunity to collaborate with her on future projects.