www.altaesl.com has a set of Interview Cards and many ideas of practicing interview questions with ESL/ABE/ASE students.

Ronna <ronna at workplaceesl.com> wrote:  Hello all,
The books my company have published teach workplace ESL language, not so
much culture, but there are many examples of small talk and clarifying
questions in it if you would like to take a look. Workplace English and
Hotel English - you can see samples on our website: www.WorkplaceESL.com 

The resources I use when incorporating body language/gestures in my classes
are the following: Dos and Taboos around the world and Culture Grams (check
out www.culturegrams.com I think). I don't know of a textbook that teaches
exactly what you are looking for. My guess is that you can do some
"homework" and design the materials yourself. Perhaps some flashcards and
role plays. I'd be happy to help you brainstorm if you decide to create
your own materials. 

Best,
Ronna Timpa


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From: workplace-bounces at nifl.gov [mailto:workplace-bounces at nifl.gov] On
Behalf Of Howard L. Dooley, Jr.
Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2006 10:09 AM
To: The Workplace Literacy Discussion List
Subject: Re: [Workplace] Workplace culture materials

Hi, everyone. Our ESOL instructors have asked for a discussion of materials
that will prepare learners for the workplace, by discussing or presenting
American interviewing and workplace culture. But, help! My research has
led me to several older (1995 and later) items in ERIC, but no learner
materials or projects or whatever. Is anyone using any texts or curricula
that focuses in on or includes this? I thought I'd find some ESOL websites
that would be helpful, but my searching genie has left me high and dry.
Specific items that have been mentioned by instructors are: use of small
talk, asking clarifying questions, body language and gestures, appropriate
attire.
Thanks for the assist!
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