WU INTER COOP: During-INTER COOP

The coursebook for
international cooperative
education preparation
course




During-international

2cooperative education working

INT
RODUCTION

The international cooperative
education working is an opportunity for
students to receive a beneficial working
experience in another country. Students
will meet a new environment, new culture,
and many types of foreign people.
Moreover, students will gather their life
and working experiences and improve
their ability from this cooperative
education working.

This coursebook helps the students
to prepare themselves before working
aboard and inform them about necessary
information about international
cooperative education working.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTER COOP

01ONE DAY LIFE

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PROBLEM SOLVING IN
THE INTERNATIONAL

WORKPLACE




HOW TO HANDLE 42
YOURSELF WITH THE
NEW ENVIRONMENT




54 INTERNATIONAL
COOP EDU

SUPERVISION

1

INTER COOP
ONE DAY LIFE

DURING-INTER COOP

CHAPTER 5

2
Asking Di
rections

Reading
International

Menus

Tools helping your
life easier

Survival English

3

Asking Directions

While studying abroad, students may
encounter unfamiliar environments and

local people, so communicating with
local people is the essential key to make

yourself familiar with them and start
living abroad smoothly. Consequently,

asking for directions is a daily
conversation that students use to survive

in another country.

4

Vocabulary is necessary for new

tourists to ask loc
al people in case

asking directions while living abroad.
Students should try to remember the
specific words for explaining how to get
to the target direction and giving the
way to go in case of being a responder.

5

The basic vocabulary for
asking directions

Giving Directions

Turn left Go straight ahead Turn Right

Go Past ... Cross

6

The basic vocabulary for
asking directions

At the corner of... Next to

Opposite Between

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Go straight on


Turn left / Go along / up

right (into
street ..) / down …
street





It’s on the Opposite
Take the first / left/right
second / road

on the
left/right






Between
In front of Next to







Behind
At the end On / At /
Around
(of) the corner

8

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keywords and basic forms of
questions. You can select these
words or phrases to adapt to your

sentences when you speak.

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Can you give me directions to the nearest
hospital?
I am trying to get to the police station, Can you
show me on the map?
How do you get to the bus stop?
Where is the carnival?
How can I get to the pub?
What’s the best way to get to the amusement
park from here?
I am trying to find an exchange office. Could
you tell me how to get there?
Could you help me, please? I’m looking for a
bank.

10

To enlighten about asking and
giving directions, there are two
examples conversations for you

to understand more.

11

Asking for and Giving Directions
Conversations 1

Excuse me. How do I
get to the post office?



Sorry. I'm not from
around here.

Do you know where
the closest bank is?

If you cross the street,
you'll find a bank there.

Thank you

Don't mention it.

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Asking for and Giving Directions
Conversations 2

Excuse me. Can you
tell me the way to the

museum?



It’s this way. Go straight ahead at the
traffic lights. Turn right. Go along the
street. Walk past the park, and keep
going straight until you see the sign for

the museum.



Great! Thanks for
your help.



You’re welcome.

13

Reading
International Menu

Reading the International menu is

the important thing that you need
to know before living in another
country. Students also need to
learn about table manners and
culture for preparation to live in

different countries.

14

Knowing the vocabulary will
help you to order the menu
easier. These are some examples
of vocabulary in the menu and
the detail (expression) of food.

15

Menu Sections

Section Also known as Example items

Appetizers Appies, Finger Food, Garlic Bread,
Combo Platters, Snacks, Cheese Plate,

Starters Nachos

New York Steak,
Main Course Entrée, Dinners, Main Chicken Stir fry,
Dish, Main Event
Hearty Stew

Sides Accompaniments, On French Fries,
the Side, Side Dishes Rice, Grilled

Veggies

Beverages Drinks, Non- Soda Pop, Juice,
alcoholic beverages, Milk

Refreshments

Desserts Sweets, Treats, Apple Pie, Mocha
For the Sweet Cheesecake,
Banana Split
Tooth

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Descriptive Words and

Expressions on a Menu

Section
Example items

Also known as

Available Guests can have this All burger selections
with food served with are available with
other items. whole wheat buns.






Chunky Many large pieces A steaming bowl
of meat or of chunky
Mouth vegetables
watering
vegetable soup



Appearance causes
mouth to salivate Finish your meal off
Seasoned with one of our
with
mouth watering

desserts.
Herbs and spices

Generous added
portion,
Roasted chicken
heaping, seasoned with
loaded with A large amount of fresh basil and


oregano
All sandw
iches are

served with a
generous portion of

fresh cut fries.

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How to order menu

Living in an English-speaking country,

knowing how to order a menu correctly
is essential for everyone because it is
necessary to communicate in everyday

life. Following these easy guidelines will
make ordering meals in English at a
restaurant easier.

18

Examples of menus in a restaurant

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Examples of menus in a restaurant

20

Get the right table /
book table


In popular or small restaurants, you

have to call for a book/reservation
table early at the restaurant before you
have a nice meal. Three essential things
you have to inform waiters are name,

date and time, and the number of
people. Then, the waiters will confirm
the information of reservation again, if

it’s available or not.

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Examples of conversations in
the booking table situation

Customer:
I would like to make a dinner

reservation of two.


We will need the reservation
for Tuesday night.
I would like to make a dinner
reservation.
I need to make a dinner
reservation.
We will be coming to your
restaurant on Tuesday night.

Restaurant staff:
We will have a table for you.
I can seat you at 7.30 on
Tuesday, if you would kindly
give me your name.
We don't have any available at
8.30. Is 7.30 OK?
I have a table for four available
at 7.45, please just give me your
name

21

Ordering food / drink

Ordering food is not a hard task if we
know the keywords and how to
communicate to waiters.

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Here are some key phrases used to discuss
food in a restaurant when ordering and

deciding on what to eat.

Question (customer ask):

Could I have a menu, please?
Could I have a glass of water, please?
Would you like …
What would you recommend?
Do you have any vegetarian dishes?
What are today’s specials?

Answer (customer anwser):

I'd like my steak rare/medium/well
done.
I'd like to have a beer/steak/glass of
wine.
I’ll get the coconut ice cream.
I‘ll take the burger

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Ask for pay the bill:



Can we have the bill, please?
Could I have the check, please?
I am ready to pay the bill.
I would like my check, please.

So, now you know how to order food at a restaurant in English,
all that’s left to do is enjoy your food and have a great time!

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Tools helping your life
easier

While studying abroad, mobile phone
applications are essential for students because
they can make students' lives easier. These are

the standard apps that the authors
recommend students download on their
phones; for example, translated applications
(in case of living in non-English speaking),
weather forecasts, google maps, public

transport app, etc.

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Recommended applications:
Google Maps

Traveling to another country is a difficult task
for tourists since unfamiliar with the new
environment. Google Maps is an essential
application to help you travel smoothly. It

indicates locations in detail and tells you how
to go to your destination by providing traveling

methods by walk, public transport, and own
vehicles. The map also displays near places
surrounding the target destination. Then, This
app will work best if you turn on your GPS.

26

Recommended applications:
Air Visual

Air Visual mobile phone application is an
application that can help people track air
pollution in many countries. There are
many fuctions: weather forecasts, maps of
all countries affected by PM 2.5 air pollution,
and ranking the most and least countries
containing the dust. Moreover, the app also
shows how users are affected by PM 2.5
pollution both inside the home and outside.

27

Recommended applications:
Google Translate

Studying abroad is a challenging task for
students because of encountering an

unknown language or local language. Google
translate is a recommended application that
you should download on your mobile phone
because this application can translate many
languages around the world. It can help you
to communicate with foreigners and make

your journey easier.

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Recommended applications:
Moovit

If you don't have precise timetables and
maps of many routes and schedules, taking

public transportation can be incredibly
unpleasant. When you launch the Moovit
application, it can find your current location.
It will provide you with transit information,
key in your destination, and the app will give

suggested routes.

29

Survival English

Survival English suggests that beginning
students abroad can ask other people
when they misunderstand. You can ask
the speaker to say again to ensure what
you listen. Don't be shy to interrupt the

speaker by repeating the speech to make
your conversation better.

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These are some example phrases to help
students survive being confused by
another language.



Pardon?
Sorry I didn't catch that (word)?
Could you please repeat that?
Excuse me … Could you please
clarify it again?
Would you mind repeating that?
What do you mean? (asking for
more information)
Could you explain… ?

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PROBLEM-SOLVING IN
THE INTERNATIONAL
WORKPLACE

122

DURING-INTER COOP

CHAPTER 6

32

In an international workplace, problem-


solving is an impor
tant part of every


employee's work. You can find yourself in

a scenario where your supervisor or a

coworker deligate you to handle the


problems. Every student should learn to

solve issues and enhance their problem-


solving skills.

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Stages of problem-solving

Define the Brainstorming
problem




Implement Choose the
your solution best strategy

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Define the problem

Examine the fact that causes the problem, thoroughly
examine the scenario. Identify each issue and find

the source of the problem. Analyze how the affection
of the situation will affect and react.




3 steps to define the problem

Discuss with your team

Define the problem in
specific terms.

Collect all of the facts you'll need
to solve the problem.

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Brainstorming

01. 02. 03.

Create ideas by Find more Analyze and
yourself and in recommendations compare all
discussion groups the solutions
from people

Tips for creating the possible solutions.

Analyze the affection of
solutions in every aspect for the

short term and long term.



Avoid the solution that The solutions must have
could obstruct the process goals and objectives that

of solving the problem. solve in true problem

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Choose the best strategy

1 2
Should not
create a new Easy to adapt
problem for solving

3 4

Acceptable and not Follow the
widely effective to all workplace

parties concerned. policies



Implement your solution

1 Design a procedure and strategy for
bringing the solution to carry on the problem

2
Clarify the solution's objectives

3 The solution should be measurable

and trackable

5 STAGES OF 37

Essential skills for
successful problem-solving




Observational Being observant. Always be on
skill
1 the lookout for new
opportunities to strengthen
your problem-solving skills

Develop fresh ideas and 2 Creative
strategies for thinking about thinking
and solving problems in the
workplace and everyday life




Analytical Able to generate analytical
abilities
3 questions, identify issues,
process information, and

analyze, assess choices,.

Able to work as a team and work 4 Collaboration
with different types of people
and generations

Critical Able to evaluate and summarize,
thinking
5 able to select necessary
information to comprehend the
fuller view as well as present
information.

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Problem-solving Vocabulary

Perspective Evaluate Outcome

A person's point of To judge the The result or
view (about a success or value conclusion of a
situation or problem (how it
problem) of something
ends)



Pros and Cons Alternatives Resources

The good and bad One of two or more A source of
aspects of something things to choose supply or support
from

Solution Conflict

Action or process of Problem A struggle or
solving a problem disagreement
An unresolved between parties or
situation or question
people
that requires a
solution or answer

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Example phrases in a
problem-solving situation

To Make suggestion How about trying
something new?
Why don't you talk to
your boss?
Maybe we should do
more research.
I’d recommend going
to the doctor.

I’m afraid I don’t agree. To respond to an idea
I’m not so sure about
that.
Yes, but… [say your
opinion]
On the contrary….
I totally disagree. / I
agree with you / That’s
right.

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A problem-solving situation
Conversation 1

To make suggestion

Do you have any ideas
for this weekend?

Why don't we see a film?

That's sounds good to
me. Which film shall

we see?



Let's see "Action Man 4."

I'd rather not. How about
going to "Mad Doctor Brown?"

I hear it's quite a funny film.



OK. Let's go.

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A problem-solving situation
Conversation 2 and 3

Dialogue 1: To respond to an idea

Electrical Yes, you are right.
appliances are


very useful.

But they are Oh, I wouldn’t say
very dangerous that. I disagree
with you.
in use.


Dialogue 2

What do you think
about using the
tractor?

I agree. It can
make our work

easier.

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HOW TO HANDLE

YOURSELF IN THE

NEW ENVIRONMENT

DURING-INTER COOP

CHAPTER 7

43

Leaving a familiar e
nvironment is a big

problem for international students
because they have to live in a new
environment and face new people.
Therefore, “Homesickness” is a normal
feeling that affects international
students living away from home.

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What is “Homesickness?”

Homesickness is a depressing feeling
of missing home when students leave

their hometown, especially
international working students.
Students have to live among different
cultures, food, weather, and people,
which easily affects students to miss
their friends and family or comfort

environment.

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HOMESICKNESS
SYMPTOMS

1 Cannot
adapt to a
new place

Do not enjoy a new 2
environment

3 Low energy
Lose inspiration
Affect Have feelings of low self-
students' minds esteem or self-worth

Depression and feeling
4
overwhelmed
Insecurity Students have
Anxiety mental health issues.
Panicky

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HOW CAN WE TREAT “HOMESICKNESS?”

UNDERSTAND HOMESICKNESS

It’s normal to miss familiar surroundings and

struggle to adapt to new ones. Feeling

homesick isn't a weakness or something to

be serious.

CHANGE ACTIVITY

Take part in university activities: joining a
club, freshman camps, and exercising.

CHANGE PLACE

Students can go to the library, coffee
shop, or park instead of their rooms to do
their assignments. You will relax within the
new surrounding and avoid leaving alone
in your room.

MEETING NEW FRIENDS

Meeting new society will heal students
from missing home, loneliness, and
depression.