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English for Careers

English for Careers Chapter 1 Mastering Language— Resources and Words Your goals for Chapter 1: Develop the “dictionary habit” Use all parts of your dictionary Use a thesaurus Use a reference manual Expand your vocabulary Why study the English language?

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English for Careers

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  1. English for Careers Chapter 1 Mastering Language— Resources and Words

  2. Your goals for Chapter 1: Develop the “dictionary habit” Use all parts of your dictionary Use a thesaurus Use a reference manual Expand your vocabulary

  3. Why study the English language? Standard English is the language of the workplace. It is essential to career success.

  4. Vocabulary-building tools … Books General interest magazines/Web sites Trade organization journals/Web sites Radio and television Speeches and lectures Conversations

  5. Help you develop strong communication skills: Vocabulary Pronunciation Standard English Current usage Industry language Career information

  6. Dictionaries describe how English is used, including: slang street language and other non-Standard words AIN’T has been in some dictionaries since 1951!

  7. Dictionaries don’t prescribe how to use words… They just tell you how words are used… It’s up to YOU to make intelligent and appropriate word choices!

  8. The dictionary helps you decide. So does your textbook, which focuses on Standard English – spoken and written in the workplace

  9. Can you identify these printed versions? Abridged Pocket College Encyclopedic Unabridged Combination

  10. Now see if you can identify various sections of a dictionary: Front Matter Everything before the first A word Entries All words from A to Z Back Matter Everything after the last Z word

  11. History of a word Context in which the word is used Words derived from entry word Show alphabetical range of page Identify parts of a dictionary entry: Etymology Usage label Run-ins Guide words

  12. Some words have more than one correct spelling. The spelling shown first is the preferred spelling. The dictionary will show them joined by “or” - the.ater or the.atre When “also” precedes a second spelling, the second one is less acceptable. lovable also loveable Avoid using the second one in business writing.

  13. The dictionary also clarifies when compound words require hyphens. hand-me-down apple pie nationwide recover (get well) or re-cover (cover again)

  14. Dictionaries use codes. Here are possible examples for the word interpret: Syllables – in.ter.pret Pronunciation – in-'tƏr-prƏt, -pƏt Definitions – to explain or construe meaning Parts of speech – n. adj. conj. vt. vi. Etymology – Middle English, French, & Latin

  15. If you’re writing and you can’t think of the right word, where should you look for inspiration? A Thesaurus

  16. A thesaurus lists Synonyms Antonyms and other related words

  17. Can you think of a better word? • Offensive unsuitable • Ugly unattractive • No good not acceptable

  18. Can you think of a better word? Stupid unintelligent Outdated retro Bad unsatisfactory

  19. How a REFERENCE MANUAL can help you… Explains grammar rules and shows examples of proper sentence structure. Lists rules for … Punctuation Capitalization Expressing numbers in writing Abbreviations … and more

  20. Other uses for a reference manual … Answers word questions – choosing the correct spelling and usage of “troublesome” words Provides writing guidelines – content, tone, paragraphs, sentences, and writing style Shows formats for producing business documents

  21. Checkpoint Your Keys to Career Success Expand your vocabulary Use Standard English Read widely Use reference tools and resources

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