Professional English for Careers and Recruitment

English Proficiency Exam 1: Describing Your Work

To find out what someone’s job is, you say: “What do you do?”

Correcting Work Descriptions

Pierre is talking about his work. Here are the corrected versions of his statements:

  1. I work on the development of new supermarkets.
  2. In fact, I’m running the development department.
  3. I am a manager of a team looking at possibilities in different countries; it’s very interesting.
  4. One of my main responsibilities is to make sure that new supermarkets open on time.
  5. I am
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CrowdStrike Internship: From Content Operations to SCA Analyst

CrowdStrike Internship: From Content Operations to SCA Analyst

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A New Chapter with CrowdStrike

+A New Chapter with CrowdStrike – Grateful, Excited, and Still Growing! ++

On 7th July, I began a journey I had once only dreamed of: officially joining CrowdStrike as an intern.

Getting here wasn’t easy; the selection process involved four challenging rounds that truly tested my patience, consistency, and determination. The day I received my offer, I couldn’t stop smiling; it felt like all the effort

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English Conditionals, Time Clauses & Wish Clauses — Rules & Examples

Conditionals, Time Clauses & Wish Clauses

Conditionals

Zero Conditional

General truths, scientific facts, or things that are always true.

Structure

If + present simplepresent simple

Example: If you heat water to 100°C, it boils.

First Conditional

To talk about real and possible future situations.

If + present simplewill + infinitive

Example: If it rains tomorrow, we will stay at home.

Note: Use don’t / doesn’t; doesn’t is used with he, she, it.

Second Conditional

Hypothetical or unlikely situations

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Sant Fruitós Cycling Trip and Visit Plans

Marc: Cycling Update

Hi Marc,

I think I’ve officially become one of those people who can’t shut up about their bike.
But honestly, how could I not? Cycling has become such a big part of my life – it keeps me fit, clears my mind, and gives me a sense of purpose.

I’ve been riding for over three years now, and for the past two years I’ve been part of the Love Cycling Sant Fruitós Club. Being part of the group has really helped me stay consistent, push harder, and discover some amazing routes

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Conditional Sentences and Thematic Vocabulary for ESL Practice

Conditional Sentences Practice

Answers: Mixed Sentence Forms

  1. Hadn’t bought
  2. Spent
  3. Had found out
  4. She’ll have to
  5. Wouldn’t have to

6. Were / 7. Have

If Clauses: Corrected Sentences

  1. If you want to lose weight, you’ll need to exercise more.
  2. If he’s late, he can meet us at the Blue Note Cafe.
  3. If she hadn’t seen him burgle the house, he wouldn’t have been imprisoned.
  4. If he were rich and famous, he’d be happy.
  5. If he hadn’t fallen asleep, he wouldn’t have missed the end of the movie.

Conjunction Choices

1. unless
2. provided

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Massage Therapy: Benefits, Techniques, and Clinic Standards

Reading: Massage Fundamentals

1. Why Do People Get Massages?

People get massages for relaxation and for a variety of health conditions, such as muscle pain and stress-related problems.

2. What Are Some Benefits of a Massage?

  • A Deep-Tissue Massage is good for stiff necks and sore shoulders.
  • An Aromatherapy massage uses scented oils with relaxing massage techniques and has a calming effect on people suffering from stress.
  • Other types of massages such as the Shiatsu are beneficial because they help blood
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