I know that some of you are more worried about other things, but the coronavirus is a real thing. Since the government has shutdown schools at every age level, it’s better for us to meet virtually. If I have done everything correctly, the link below should take you to a meeting room where we can talk. (Just remember that everything you say or do on the Internet stays there forever.)
Continue reading Speakers’ Club Online Mar. 21, 2020Tag: satori school
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Speakers’ Club, Feb. 1, 2020: Making Decisions
Speakers’ Club, Dec. 2019: Twas the Night Before Christmas and New Year’s Eve
Chip and Dale’s Rescue Rangers:
Speakers’ Club Dec. 2019: New Zealand and Other Stuff
Chip and Dale’s Rescue Rangers:
Speakers’ Club 2019: Football, TH, and Les Miserables
Rules:
Nov 16 class is the last one for the month.
Continue reading Speakers’ Club 2019: Football, TH, and Les MiserablesSatori School Oct 2019: Accents
Rules:
Chip and Dale Rescues Rangers:
The “Th” sound:
American Accents:
Texas Accent:
Boston Accent:
English Accents:
Audrey Hepburn in “My Fair Lady”:
Your accent: Imitate someone you like. Really imitate them. Overdo it.
John Wayne:
Matthew McConaughey:
Christopher Walken:
Satori School October 2019: How to Get a Job in the U.S.
Rules:
Chip and Dale’s Rescue Rangers:
Get a Job, The Silhouettes:
The want ads: Monster.com, craigslist, just do a search – you’ll probably have to apply in person, unless you’re going for an upper level management position.
LinkedIn not available in Russia. (It’s servers are not located within the country.)
The Application: Places like McDonald’s often have applications that can replace the resume; you should still have a resume.
The Resume (CV): This is a listing of your work, education and other experiences. We don’t use the term CV; that’s used in Europe.
Tell me about yourself.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
What is your greatest weakness?
What is your greatest strength?
What motivates you?
Tell me about a time that you failed.
Why do you want to work here?
How many couches are there in America? (What? Seriously. But you still have to answer it.)