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//-->English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 960 – Giving Someone Your RecommendationGLOSSARYto put in an application– to apply; to submit papers to ask for a job* Heather put in applications at every coffee shop in the city, but she still hasn’tfound a job.to hire– to agree to give someone a job; to agree to make someone one’semployee* The business is expanding very quickly and they had to hire more than 30 newemployees last year.reference– the name and contact information for a person who can provideadditional information, especially about someone’s qualifications or experience* Your references should be people who are familiar with your professional work,but not family members.to vouch for– to say good things about someone or something; to indicate thatsomeone is a good person or that something will be a good choice* Will you vouch for my computer skills if I apply for that job?solid– reliable, trustworthy, and good* We’re looking for a candidate with solid experience in finance and operations.to put in a good word– to say something good about a person or torecommend someone for an opportunity in an informal way* You’re friends with a literary agent, right? Would you put in a good word for meand my book?assurance– words or actions that make one feel more certain that somethingwill happen in a particular way* Do you have any assurance that your clients will actually pay you each month?temperament– personality; the personal characteristics that seem to be apermanent characteristic of a person, not learned over time, especially how oneshows one’s emotions* Hal has a calm temperament that helps other people relax.work ethic– one’s commitment to working hard and finishing what one hasstarted; one’s commitment to a job or project* Group projects are unfair, because the students with the strongest work ethicend up doing most of the work.1These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2013). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 960 – Giving Someone Your Recommendationon the job– at work; through experience in a particular position, not by readingabout something or listening to others talk about it* Did you learn to use this software on the job, or did you already know how to dothat when you applied for the position?quick study– a person who learns things very quickly and does not need a lot ofinstruction or guidance* Even if you’re a quick study, it can take years to learn to play a musicalinstrument well.to justify– to rationalize; to provide a logical reason for something; to be able toexplain what has happened in a way that makes sense to oneself and others* How can anyone justify spending $20,000 on a watch?to pass up– to choose not to have or do something because one is having ordoing something else* How can you pass up going to the concert just to stay home and study again?qualified– with the necessary skills, experience, and knowledge for a position oropportunity; meeting all the qualifications of something* Once you earn your degree, you’ll be qualified to work in the best scientificlaboratories in the country.ringing endorsement– very strong praise for a person or thing; full support andrecommendation for someone or something* How could you quit your job so soon? I gave your boss my ringing endorsementso that she’d give you the job. Now she’ll never trust me again.2These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2013). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 960 – Giving Someone Your RecommendationCOMPREHENSION QUESTIONS1.a)b)c)According to Jimmy, what did Sal say he did?He got a new job.He asked for a job.He didn’t get job.2. What does Jimmy mean when he says that Sal has his “ringingendorsement”?a) Jimmy trained Sal well.b) Jimmy thinks that Sal would be very good for the job.c) Jimmy wants to be just like Sal in his own job.______________WHAT ELSE DOES IT MEAN?solidThe word “solid,” in this podcast, means to be reliable, trustworthy, and good:“Her math skills are solid, but her writing skills needs improvement.” Normally,“solid” describes a substance that is hard or firm, not a liquid or a gas: “At whattemperature does liquid water turn into solid ice?” The word “solid” can alsomean entirely or throughout: “Is that vase solid gold?” Sometimes “solid” meansnot hollow, without any empty space: “It looked like a solid chocolate bunny, butwhen we picked it up, we could tell it was hollow.” The phrase “packed solid”means very crowded or full: “The ferry was packed solid with commuters.”Finally, the phrase “on solid ground” means confident, comfortable, and in asecure or safe position: “After hours on the boat, we were relieved to be back onsolid ground.” Or, “Any scientific lecturer who wants to be on solid ground needsto mention reliable research.”quick studyIn this podcast, the phrase “quick study” means a person who learns things veryquickly and does not need a lot of instruction or guidance: “Consultants have tobe quick studies so that they can quickly assess the client’s problems andrecommend solutions.” A “quick fix” is a temporary solution that can solve theproblem quickly, but not well or not permanently: “The government is trying toencourage consumer spending by printing more money, but that’s just a quick fixthat doesn’t address the real problems.” The phrase “to be quick on the draw”means to react to something very quickly: “Students have to be quick on thedraw to answer the professor’s questions during lectures.” Finally, the phrase “tohave a quick temper” means to become angry very quickly: “The children arescared of their grandfather, who has a quick temper.”3These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2013). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 960 – Giving Someone Your RecommendationCULTURE NOTETypes of Recommendation LettersLetters of recommendations “serve many purposes” (are used for many differentreasons), but the most common are academic, employment, and characterreferences.An “academic letter of recommendation” is used by students to apply for“admission” (entrance to a university or other school) to a school,college/university, or other educational institution. Academic letters ofrecommendation are usually written by staff or “faculty” (a teacher or professor)at another school who are familiar with the student’s “academic performance”(how well one does in school), “study habits” (how often one studies and howprepared one is for class), and “ambitions” (goals; what one wants to do in life).An “employment letter of reference” or a “career reference” is used to verify an“applicant’s” (a person applying for a job’s) experience and qualifications, and toassess the applicant’s temperament and work ethic. Employment letters ofreference are usually written by former “supervisors” (the people one reports to ina job), but they can also be written by “co-workers” (the people one works with)and even “third-party” (outside the organization) suppliers and partners.Employment letters usually describe the roles and responsibilities of anindividual, as well as the experience of working with that individual and the“impact” (affect; influence) he or she has had on the business or organization.Finally, a “character reference” or a “character recommendation” is a less formaldocument that might be written by a friend, neighbor, or even relative. The lettershould comment on the individual’s personality “traits” (characteristics), interests,and values like honesty. These types of letters of reference might be used whenapplying for housing, “adopting a child” (legally bringing a child into one’s family),or defending oneself in court.______________Comprehension Questions Correct Answers: 1 – b; 2 – b4These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2013). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 960 – Giving Someone Your RecommendationCOMPLETE TRANSCRIPTWelcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 960 – GivingSomeone Your Recommendation.This is English as a Second Language Podcast number 960. I'm your host, Dr.Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development inbeautiful Los Angeles, California.Our website is ESLPod.com. Go there. Become a member of ESL Podcast anddownload a Learning Guide for this episode. You can also follow us on Facebookat facebook.com/eslpod. You can follow us on Twitter – why not? – at @eslpod.Or you can get in a plane, fly to Los Angeles, and invite me to coffee, and we cantalk.This episode is called “Giving Someone Your Recommendation.” Let’s getstarted.[start of dialogue]Jimmy: My cousin Sal said that he put in an application for a job here.Suzanne: Yeah, that’s right.Jimmy: Well?Suzanne: Well, what?Jimmy: Are you going to hire him?Suzanne: I’m not sure. He doesn’t have any experience and he didn’t provideany references.Jimmy: I can vouch for him. Sal is solid. He’s a really nice guy.Suzanne: I appreciate you putting in a good word for him, but I need moreassurance than that he’s a nice guy. He needs to have the temperament, workethic, and skills for this job.Jimmy: What he doesn’t know he’ll learn on the job. He’s a quick study.5These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2013). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.
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