Lesson 6 , 20 September 2022
Having an interview
Lesson 5 (23 August 2022)
Delivering a Speech
Simple 2-minute speech
Assalaamualaikum
warahmatullaahi wabarakatuh! And a very good afternoon to everyone. Duly
respected Principal, Ustaz Mohd Haniff bin Harun and fellow teachers.
I am honoured to be invited to deliver a
speech by the committee. And I promise that it will be short for fear that some
of us will fall asleep.
It is undeniably true that, there are more vehicles on the
road than pedestrians or cyclists. We seldom see people walking or cycling
distances to reach their destinations. Most of us make it a point that we even
drive to the nearby store which is only a hundred metres away. Then, we begin
to complain about traffic jams and air pollution. How many of us have ever tried
to walk or cycle to destinations? I think there are very few or none at all.
If we happen to be at places like shop-houses or eating
outlets, we will find it difficult to find parking lots. There will be so many
vehicles parked around the mentioned areas. If only those who stay nearby had
walked or cycled, the places will not be congested with cars and motorbikes.
But who would be casual enough to walk or cycle? It very unusual to find
someone who just walk or cycle to these places. It has not become a trend for
us to make an effort to spend our energy or to burn calories to travel short
distances. Then, why should we complain about obesity or heart problems?
Just think about it ladies and gentlemen. The choice is
yours. Thank you.
DARUL HADITH PULAU PINANG
ENGLISH COMMUNICATION FOR STAFF
Lesson 4 (9th August 2022)
Delivering a Speech
1. Watch the following videos
2. Try to conclude the content
Why teachers
should be paid more?
Every
one of us recalls fond memories of childhood every once in a while. And in our
memories, some of our favorite and unforgettable teachers often get into the
scene to paint a smile on our face. They have taught us the basics of surviving
the ever-demanding society. And even if things weren’t perfect between us and
our teachers, we can never deny the fact that a part of who we are had been
strongly influenced by our teachers. As Henry Adams once said, “A teacher
affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.”
Yet,
they don’t seem to get the respect they deserve from this nation. Why do I say
that? Just take a look at their average salary. It is true that most teachers
get into the profession of teaching for reasons nobler than monetary benefits.
But that doesn’t mean they should not be compensated well. Let me give you three
reasons why teachers definitely deserve a raise.
Body
I.
It will save MALAYSIA billions of ringgit.
First,
let’s look at the most practical side of the issue. The New Teacher Project
(TNTP) estimates that over 10,000 of the nation’s highest performing teachers
leave the classroom every year and among the reasons is low compensation. In
fact, thousands of Malaysian teachers are projected to leave their profession in
the next several years. Once these
teachers leave, we also lose the chance of developing experience among these
professionals. Furthermore, the cost of attrition would range from five million ringgit to over seven million per
year. The
government will have to spend so much on training new and inexperienced
teachers.
Instead
of having to spend much for repairing damages, why don’t we just increase their
pay so they stay in the field and we enjoy better services from more
experienced professionals?
II.
Increasing teachers’ salary will
encourage the brightest students to pursue a career in education, attracting
the talent we need for this important job.
Since teachers have such a significant impact to
society and to our nation’s future, it is only imperative that we have the best
and brightest talents in the field. When our teachers are skilled and smart,
the products of our educational system will also be skilled and smart. With the
current rate of teachers’ pay, however, the brightest students often do not see
teaching as a desirable career.
Although teaching can be a very rewarding job, its
low financial incentives make it look less respectable, compared to higher
earning careers such as medicine and law. Malaysian teachers today make only 67 to 72 percent of what bachelor holders
usually earn. So, even if some brilliant students with so much to share would
want to take up teaching as a lifetime career, they might be discouraged to
live their dream because they would also like to secure some financial freedom
in their lives.
III. Teachers spend their own money for work-related expenses.
Aside from being paid lower than other
bachelor holders, teachers’ income become even smaller once the cost for their
work-related projects and expenses are deducted from their net pay. First, most
of them will have to pay for their own graduate studies and ongoing
professional trainings. Second, 72% of
them buy supplies for their classroom and students with their own money. To
make ends meet, 60% of teachers have been reported to engage in second jobs.
DARUL HADITH PULAU PINANG
ENGLISH COMMUNICATION FOR STAFF
Lesson 3 (26 July, 2022)
Dramatizing Dialogues
1. Watch the following videos and create your own dialogue in pairs. Your dialogue should be short, about eight exchanges.
2. Present your dialogue about hotel reception in pairs.
Sample Dialogue:
CONVERSATION
BETWEEN HOTEL RECEPTIONIST AND A GUEST
Receptionist: Good Morning! How can I help you, Sir?
Guest: Good Morning. Actually I am looking for a room in your
hotel. So can you provide me information regarding that?
Receptionist: Sure Sir. We have a room which will cost you RM300 per day.
In which you will get breakfast buffet complimentary.
Guest: Is the price negotiable?
Receptionist: If you will pay by debit or credit card so you will get 10%
cash back.
Guest: Will I get discount on online booking?
Receptionist: Yes, Sir you will get 15% discount on that.
Guest: So how much will it cost?
Receptionist: It will cost you around RM255 plus taxes per day
Guest: OK.
Receptionist: How long are you planning your stay?
Guest: For three days.
Receptionist: So when will you check-in?
Guest: Today.
Receptionist: Thank you, Sir. Have a nice stay.
Guest: Thank you.
Receptionist: You’re welcome.
The English Network
This network is initiated to support the learning and usage of English among the small community of Darul Hadith.
Lesson 2 (29 June 2022 )
English Language Material links:
1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8spRutWnNTg
(Tips nak pandai bertutur dalam B. Inggeris)
*Please use the tips given as a basis to form an English speaking habit.
1. Speak to your ownself in BM but speak out in English.
2. Switch to English on handset, radio and TV channels and movies.
3. Speak to other people in English as far as possible e.g. in a restaurant.
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkF_aM4ZWfk
(Look at how amazing this little girl is. Are you motivated?)
What do you think about the little girl (Ariana)?
1. She is a fluent speaker.
2. She is intelligent (she even launches an online store and writes a song for her mother)
3. She owns a wide vocabulary for example, she was talking about A.I. (artificial intelligence and explained what it means)
3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOTD7E7KqHk
(Bella, a polyglot or multilingual little girl from Russia. You should be motivated!)
What do you think about the little girl, Bella?
1. She is multilingual or polyglot as she speaks seven languages.
2. She has wide knowledge and could mention the name of a type of dinosaur through description.
4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uH1aDCjypKg
(How to improve your listening skills by delaying the subtitles using an apps)
1. Try watching movies with delayed subtitles.
2. Try watching movies without subtitles by pausing the track.
5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNTCM7cbrsc
(Without subtitles, how much can you catch from this 'small talk' between an old man and a small kid?)
1. The boy annoyed the old man.
2. The boy greeted the old man and started the conversation.
3. He found that the old man was sad and lonely. He missed his deceased wife.
4. The boy in the end managed to change his attitude towards life.
6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saTZ6TRS_HE
(British vs American Accent
Listen carefully and enjoy it)
* Certain words are spelt and spoken differently in both accents.
7. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIwU-9ZTTJc
( A speech in British accent by Emma Watson)
What was she talking about?
Lesson 1 (26 January, 2022)
1. Look at the newspaper cutting
Click on the link below and read the news focussing on the matters below;
a) What is the headline about?
b) Who is the person passing the statement?
c) What are the steps taken to launch the endemic phase?
d) What is the implication brought about by the endemic phase?
