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Minerva B.

Minerva B.

- works in the universities and international schools teaching Language Arts, IT, Maths, Science, and Music

Location Guangzhou, China

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    Introduction to the course and welcome to week 1

    Doing the balancing act...back again to learning at FutureLearn. Graciously thanking FutureLearn as always!

  • Minerva B. made a comment
    Learning at Coventry

    Thanks for sharing many tips and names of notetaking, journaling and blogging tools that we can use. There's really a lot and some I am not really familiar with. I'll check them out. Happy learning y'all!

  • Minerva B. made a comment
    Coming up this week

    Hi, I am Minerva and I'm thrilled to be studying with y'all. Honored to be learning with the experts from Futurelearn! MIllion thanks and more power!

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    The big question

    What is more important: content or delivery?
    I know the question is, which is more important between content or delivery, but for me both are equally essential to give a successful presentation. Forced to choose 1 only? I'd choose content.

  • Minerva B. made a comment
    Week 2: repeat and fade

    Thrilled! Challenged! Bring it on and lets have fun doing it!

  • Minerva B. made a comment
    Catching up with Martin Simpson

    Yes , catching up with Martin Simpson. I'm bad at whistling, I just listen in awe.

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    Welcome to Week 2

    Looking forward for more!

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    Using PPC ads

    Great stuff at "See also" sharing! Lots of tips! Million thanks! Moving on!

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    Are PPC adverts effective?

    I think PPC is effective since a lot of people are online everyday and as Jon, our speaker/expert said from the video ," It certainly cannot be ignored!" Moving on for more! Thanks!

  • Minerva B. made a comment
    What is pay per click advertising?

    Million thanks for the See also information re: PPC! Very useful and interesting!

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    What will I learn?

    Heard of it but don't know how PPC(Pay Per Click) exactly works. Want to know more about the mechanisms behind it and how people in advertising turn this into gold.

  • Minerva B. made a comment
    What is banner advertising?

    Inspired! All noted with much thanks! Moving on to the quiz!

  • Minerva B. made a comment
    What will I learn?

    I want to learn all the tricks in doing banner advertising and how it works. Thrilled to learn more! Thanks and moving on!

  • Minerva B. made a comment
    Fact and fiction

    2. 3 facts, 1 fiction
    It is Michelle's birthday today. She wears an excited smile and a gorgeous emerald dress. It was a gift from Gabby. It became her favorite dress instantly so she was very careful not to spoil and soil it. The dress gave her a lot of confidence and added a bounce on her already graceful walk. Memories of old suddenly came afloat....

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    Fact and fiction

    1. 1 fact and 3 fiction
    "You wouldn't believe what I just saw!", said Derik rushing into the room, gasping for breath as he slammed the door after him. Dustin and Liam were both staring at the door and waiting for their friend Derik in the classroom. Good Ms. Pam, the class adviser wasn't there to hear Derik and see him coming the way he did in this state...

  • Minerva B. made a comment
    Ways to write

    Hi I am Minerva, and I dream of becoming a writer. I don't know where to start before but now I know. It starts with Future Learn. Million thanks! More power to us all! :)

  • Minerva B. made a comment
    Does your online presence need some help?

    Not sure if my online presence is that great. Maybe it is, maybe not. Everybody hopes so and for me I just do my best to put all things in proper order, be legit, sensible, true, nice, and keep earning laurels.

  • Minerva B. made a comment
    Welcome to the course

    Awesome! Million thanks and more power to the University of Leeds and Future Learn!

  • Minerva B. made a comment
    Meet your course trainers

    Hi, I am Minerva and I would like to improve my speaking skills I need more help to be more fluent and learn from the experts. I have never taken any IELTS test. Thanks for this great opportunity. Graciously thanking our mentors for sharing their expertise here at Future Learn.

  • Minerva B. made a comment
    Welcome to Improve your IELTS Speaking Score

    Million thanks and more power to Macquarie University and Future Learn!

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    Songwriter in session: MC Matic Mouth

    I like freestyle its natural and just go with the flow. I think MC Matic Mouth is very talented. Just sheer talent. Thanks for including him in this course.

  • Minerva B. made a comment
    Time signatures in South Asian music

    Interesting conversation! Thanks for the tabla drumming rendition. It is really entertaining and fascinating and something different.

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    Adding rhythm to melody

    Do some notes last longer than others? Yes.
    Are there gaps where you’d expect notes to be? Yes.
    Can you recognise an underlying pulse or beat? Yes, I think so.
    Can you identify how the elements of pulse, beat, metre and rhythm are employed in this song? They were employed and used in harmony which made the song sounds lovely.

  • Minerva B. made a comment
    Songwriter in session: Nat Johnson

    Great tips! Will do! Million thanks!

  • Minerva B. made a comment
    Composing a rhythm

    Interesting and learned a lot. All noted. I got it. I wrote poems and I think I can do this! Moving on!

  • Minerva B. made a comment
    Metre, scansion and rhythm

    Thanks for this exercise and the tips! Moving on!

  • Minerva B. made a comment
    Setting words to rhythm

    Scansion, a process for analysing the metrical structure of a text and a way of understanding the rhythm it already contains, syncopation and upbeat- it is all about rhythm. Catching up!

  • Minerva B. made a comment
    Time in music

    Wow! An innovation which is very creative and imaginative! Moving on!

  • Minerva B. made a comment
    What do you believe?

    What are your beliefs about language learning and teaching?

    My take on this is that language learning is easier and fun when you have the genuine interest, passion, need for it and the bonus part is you have fun plus you enjoy using that language. This personal belief makes me a better teacher and helps me to empower myself and my learners.

    Have they...

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    Farewell and good luck

    Zillion thanks to the mentors and FutureLearn! Congratulations to all! Good luck to those who are job hunting! All the best!

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    What happens next?

    Not successful? Try again as there are many opportunities and practice more.

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    Leaving a positive impression

    All noted. Thanks..

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    Psychometric tests

    ok thanks....will try...moving on..

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    Tricky tests and exercises

    Million thanks again! Catching up!

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    Tell us about your experience of non-standard interviews

    Is this about surprises? Be ready...Moving on!

  • Minerva B. made a comment
    Painless presentations

    Building presentations in ppt will be no problem. Lucky I have some experience. Thanks.

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    What to expect on the day

    Moving on!

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    Top video interviews

    Something new to me but did try it the other day. Convenient! moving on!

  • Minerva B. made a comment
    Top telephone interviews

    All noted . Thanks!

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    Introduction to Week 3

    Looking forward!

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    Some final thoughts

    Million thanks and see you on the next! Thrilled!

  • Minerva B. made a comment
    Brilliant questions to ask the interviewer

    I like question number 5. I think it is a real winner! Thanks and moving on!

  • Minerva B. made a comment
    Interview practice - have a go!

    Zillion thanks! Much appreciated really. Moving on!

  • Minerva B. made a comment
    Expect the unexpected

    All noted! Thanks! A personal question that has nothing to do with my CV was the hardest question I had in a final interview. Anyway, a comment on the last part of this article: I like the orange answer. It's simple but a winner.

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    Answering questions that require judgement

    Thanks a lot! Big help! Winner! Moving on!

  • Minerva B. made a comment
    Have a go at a strength-based question

    Modesty aside and truth be told I am both but if I have to answer only 1 I will choose a big picture person.

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    Strength-based questions

    It is easy to ask you and talk about your strengths but what about your weaknesses?
    I would say I am a stickler for details and a perfectionist when it comes to work and people are not perfect so we know what happens when people fall short of our expectations.
    Describe yourself in 3 words.
    hardworking, good team player, quick to learn

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    Some examples of using STAR

    Thanks a lot! All noted and moving on!

  • Minerva B. made a comment
    Use STAR

    Thanks! I have learnt STAR in another course about writing applications but this one has the video. Much appreciated. Moving on!

  • Minerva B. made a comment
    Dealing with competency based questions

    Hmmm...couldn't think of anything general like the questions aforementioned. Shy or afraid to ask the question in mind. Apologies. Moving on..

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    Answering motivational questions

    Thanks a lot! Moving on for more!

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    Typical interview questions

    All noted! Thanks and moving on for more!

  • Minerva B. made a comment
    Top tips for a successful interview

    Truth! All noted. I like the suggestion of the STAR technique really! Million thanks!

  • Minerva B. made a comment
    Using your voice

    True! Mock interviews, practicing in front of the mirror and recording it is a very effective way to get ready for a coming interview.

  • Minerva B. made a comment
    What to wear at interview

    This is useful and a lovely video with humor hahaha. Loved it! Thanks! Moving on!

  • Minerva B. made a comment
    Introduction to Week 2

    Thrilled! Thanks and moving on for more!

  • Minerva B. made a comment
    Some final thoughts

    Awesome week! Learned a lot thru the many tips, recomendations, helpful videos, and templates. Zillion thanks! Moving on for more!

  • Minerva B. made a comment
    Analysing a sample job or course description

    What sort of questions would you ask?
    I will ask the usual questions like the educational attainments and life and work experiences plus ask some situational & decision making questions to measure the applicants character.
    What sort of evidence would you be looking for?
    i will look for character references and I'll be asking for stories about the life and...

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    Dealing with gaps in your application

    Again, million thanks for the template likewise for the super valuable tips about how to handle the gaps in a CV. I have gaps in my CV and this lesson is a big help. Enlightening coming from the experts! Moving on and catching up!

  • Minerva B. made a comment
    Try to anticipate questions

    Million thanks for the template! Indeed useful an a big help! Moving on!

  • Minerva B. made a comment
    Skills that employers look for

    Million thanks! Big help! Moving on!

  • Minerva B. made a comment
    Try your hand at gaming

    I just did that kind of application on line the other day, not knowing that the company's application procedure includes all those gaming like recruitment process instead of just plain IQ Test especially during this pandemic. Yes, the journey throughout makes it more enjoyable and interesting, not knowing what is going to happen next.

  • Minerva B. made a comment
    Using your judgement to give an opinion

    Graciously thanking our mentors for all the tips, recommendations and reminders plus the supporting pdf exercises that goes with all the activities in the lessons which are really helpful and facilitates learning. Moving on!

  • Minerva B. made a comment
    Situational judgement questions

    All noted and the reminders are much appreciated! Moving on for more!

  • Minerva B. made a comment
    Have a go at a strength based question

    Truth be told, for me it's both but if I had to choose, its to start a task. I'm a mover and shaker.

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    Understanding strength based questions

    Fabulous! Huge help! Zillion thanks!

  • Minerva B. made a comment
    How should you answer motivational questions?

    Great example! All noted! Thanks! Moving on!

  • Minerva B. made a comment
    Our final top tips for being short-listed

    Awesome tips from expert employers and admission tutors for getting short-listed in job and university/school and other applications. Great video listening to these people and what they have to say. Learned a lot! Million thanks!

  • Minerva B. made a comment
    Personal statements for jobs

    All noted! Sure thing and will do! Million thanks!

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    Personal statements for courses

    All noted! Sure thing and will do! Million thanks!

  • Minerva B. made a comment
    Farewell

    Congratulations to all learners in this course. We learned a lot of valuable stuff! We did it! Million thanks and more power to our mentors and FutureLearn! ;)

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    Answering motivational questions

    All noted with much thanks! Moving on!

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    Try out STAR

    Great and thanks for the STAR exercise! Learned much! moving on for more!

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    Use STAR

    S.T.A.R....ok got it! Moving on! Thanks!
    'STAR’ (Situation, Task, Action and Result) can help you provide a concise and effective answer to competency based questions.

    1. Situation - provide some brief details about the situation you were in when you used your competencies so that the reader can understand the context of the example.
    2. Task - outline...

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    Dealing with competency based questions

    True! Recruiters will give some trick questions about situations that will test your skills and competencies. Thanks and I will keep this question in mind. This is one among many questions that always pops out in application forms. ;)

  • Minerva B. made a comment
    Share your best tips

    As an applicant, one must be sincere, honest, pleasant, respectful and use power words but not the too emotional ones when writing applications. Moreover, there must be no mistake in grammar, spelling and that your purpose is clear. Give the necessary and clear information the recruiter needs.

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    Writing applications - what not to do

    Interesting video and good insights! Learned a lot about the many don'ts and the real mistakes some applicants do when they apply. Therefore, all noted with much appreciation!

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    How to approach application forms

    All noted with thanks. Moving on!

  • Minerva B. made a comment
    Introduction to Week 3

    Yay Week 3! Let us explore more! Moving on!

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    Some final thoughts on CVs and covering letters

    Million thanks and excited for more!

  • Minerva B. replied to Sunita Prasad
    How would you improve this sample covering letter?

    Fully agree on this! Thanks!

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    Sample covering letter

    Thanks for all the sample covering letters with different application purposes and for the exercise and the tips. Much appreciated!

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    Write an impressive covering letter

    Fully agree!
    "Your covering letter may be the organisation’s first impression of you, so make sure you spend some time on it. If possible, ask someone else to look over it to check it for mistakes."

  • Minerva B. made a comment
    Creating a video CV

    Video CV? I like the idea! Its innovative , something new but other companies might not welcome this idea. Its a great suggestion for people who are techie and has a lot of confidence and feels comfortable in front of a camera. to quote the experts, if in doubt, stick with the traditional CV.

  • Minerva B. made a comment
    Market yourself on LinkedIn™

    I already got one I opened years ago and maybe it is time to update? Thanks.

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    Check out Facebook

    Johny be good! Edgar not bad! ;)

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    Improve your digital footprint

    I googled myself and there are people who has the same name as mine. Surprised hahaha, then I finally found me! It is the profile that I made at LinkedIn and it is a good one. Yay!

  • Minerva B. made a comment
    Create your own CV

    Zillion thanks for all these CV samples. I want to learn more and improve my writing skills in doing very effective CV if not the perfect one. ;)

  • Minerva B. made a comment
    How would you improve this sample CV?

    Its too simple to impress the HR Officer. In the the educational attainment section, I think the name of the school or university must come first and the major field of study then the year graduated then the A,B levels or honors. Second, the applicant must use power words in the work experience, these among many other things. Thanks.

  • Minerva B. made a comment
    Look at our sample CV

    All points noted! Thanks. Moving on for more!

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    Making a positive impression

    Much appreciated and very useful. Thanks!

  • Minerva B. made a comment
    Introduction to Week 2

    All noted with thanks. Moving on for more!

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    Analysing course descriptions

    Thanks a lot for this example. All noted!

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    Analysing job adverts

    On point! Zillion thanks! Catching up!

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    Research an organisation or institution

    I have done a research and liked the worthwhile outreach programs for all employees and the community.

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    Making your research count

    Thanks for all these pointers and the template. Moving on for more!

  • Minerva B. made a comment
    The practicalities

    All noted and all true! on point! Catching up for more!

  • Minerva B. made a comment
    What concerns you about interviews?

    Think of happy thoughts, get ready, smile, and be positive!

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    Interview nerves

    Thanks for that survey. ;) Moving on!

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    Getting to know you

    Hi y'all! I am Minerva, a Language Arts/ESL Teacher working in China. Glad to be here learning with you all and with the experts. Million thanks Futurelearn!