GLOBAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT CLASS - Vocabulary

Fatal error - End to any chance that you will get what you want
Ex: It was a fatal error for him to forget water when he walked through the desert.

Calamity - Major disaster
Ex: The earthquake in Indonesia caused a calamity, because so many people died and several buildings were destroyed in many countries.

Alliance – Good working relationship
Ex: England and Canada formed an alliance to fight in World War 2 against Germany.

Persistent – You will not give up
Ex: He’s asked me to have dinner many times. He was persistent, so I decided to have dinner with him only one time. Since that time he has become my boyfriend.

Acts of God - Something that happens that people can’t control
Ex: I couldn’t go to work, because of too much snow. It was an act of God.

Were your ears burning? – Somebody is talking about you when you are not there
A: Hey you’re here. Were your ears burning?
B: No. How come?
A: We were just talking about you 5 minutes ago.

Damage control
– Strategy to stop things from getting worse
Ex: We needed to do damage control before contract was cancelled.

Monday, October 15, 2007

DAILY DIALOUGE

#ORDERING FOOD#

Q: HI~HOW ARE YOU?
A: I'M GOOD. THANK YOU~!
Q: WOULD YOU LIKE TO DRINK?
or
WHAT CAN I GET YOU TO DRINK?
A: WATER PLEASE.(or whatever you want to drink)
or
NO,THANK YOU.
Q : ARE YOU READY TO ORDER?
or
WHAT CAN I GET FOR YOU (THIS EVENING)?
A: I'LL HAVE ....or I'D LIKE .....


Q:EVERYTHING IS O.K?
or
HOW IS IT?
or
EVERYBODY GOOD?
A:YES. IT'S GOOD.
or
CAN I GET SOME NAPKINS?
or
CAN I GET MORE TO DRINK?

Q: DO YOU WANT TO EAT DESSERT?
or
WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE THE DESSERT MENU?
A: YES,PLEASE.
or
NO,THANK YOU.

Q: WOULD YOU LIKE TO GET THE BILL?
or
A:I'D LIKE TO GET THE BILL.

*NOTE FOR TIPPING.
: WHEN YOU PAY THE BILL, THE AMOUNT OF TAX SHOULD BE THE SAME AS TIP.

Thursday, October 11, 2007

Enjoy the Sports

Let's go gym togther. Only Study English???
It's boring.
Sometimes we need to look after our health.
So, enjoy the Sports.

TO TRAVEL BY CRUISE SHIP


Do you like traveling?
Where have you been?
How did you get there?
Have you ever traveled by CRUISE SHIP?
Here is a website where you can compare about price,area or cruise ship~
There are many types of cruise ship which would give you a new experience!!

RESTAURANT


You guy's can enjoy the variety taste in Vancouver, becouse in Vancouver plople are from a lot of different country.

If you looking for nice restarant in Vancouver you have to into this site, and than you'll be find perfact place .






BEST PLACE PICTURE

This is best place in and around Vancouver
1.Downtown
This town is famous in Vancouver. You can eat food from many countries and buy everything and meet people from many countries. Downtown is the top commercial center.
2.Stanley Park
More than just a park, this is very big park and old. You can see many big trees and sea and totems. And there is an aquarium in Stanley Park, if you want to see fishes, you can!!
3.Gastown
Gastown was made by "Jack Deighton". He opened his saloon in 1867 and in the 1970s restorations kept style. So if you come here, you can see "steam clock"and"Gassy bronze statue"
4.Chinatown
5.Grouse Mountain
6.Metrotown
7.English bay beach
This beautiful beach is in the downtown westside. You can go swimming or jogging or just sit on the lawn or on the sand!
8.Rocky Mountains
9.The Capilano Suspension bridge
10.Granville Island

Wednesday, October 10, 2007

BANK ACCOUNT

Do you need somewhere to keep your money?
or.....will you recieve money from someone/somewhere?
Here are the 2 most popular banks among international student....
(1) TD canada trust
(2) Royal bank

#What to say at the bank~#
Q:Hi~how are you?
A: Fine~thank you.
Q: how can I help you?
A: I want to open an account.
Q:What type of account do you want?
A: I'd like a chequing account, please.

Next,they give a form which is filled in by you.
and,You need to show them some identification like your passport or credit card.

Probably,some branches has korean bank teller. you can ask!!

Public Trans

Welcome to VANCOUVER!!
If you are looking for HOW TO GET PLACES: Click HERE~^-^ for the Vancouver Translink Trip Planner
Did you know that there are three different zones.
Do you live downtown? You can buy a one zone monthly pass.
Do you live in Burnaby? You can buy a two zone monthly pass.
One zone is $69, two zone is $95. It's NOT cheap!
More Information also Click HERE~^-^
DON'T lose your monthly pass.








Tuesday, October 9, 2007

IMAX THEATRE CANADA PLACE

Have you ever seen a 3D movie?
Try to go to watch the movies which are very excitng~!!
when you see these movies, you feel like you are moving~!
This is the main site
If you want to find movie times&buy tickets, CLICK HERE~
tickets cost $12/each person....
And,the IMAX theatre is at CANADA PLACE....


At canada place you can see the beautiful views of vancouver~!!!

Finding a job

You can find job on these sites
1.Restaurants&Cafes

2.Part time jobs
*This are Korean sites link
1.Vanchosun
2.OurVancouver
*This is Japanese site link
1.JpCanada



Here is an example of a conversation you can have with a manager:

manager:Hi~ Can I help you?
student:Hi~ I'm looking for a job
Are you hiring now?
maneger:Yes, We are hiring now.
Do you have a resume?

student:Yes, I do... this is my resume
maneger:oh~ thanks..
We need parttime staff

Student:I know .. I want parttime
maneger:Um.. How long will you stay in Vancouver?
student:I will stay Six months
maneger:How long have you been here?
student:Um...One month
maneger:Do you have a work permit?
student:Yes, I do
maneger:When can you start work?
student:right now!!!!!!!!!!
maneger:What days can you work?
student:I can work after school on weekdays and anytime on weekends.
maneger:when do you finish school?
student:I finish at 4pm
maneger:very good
I will think about it, we will call you

student:thank you ~ bye~!
maneger:bye~~


Monday, October 8, 2007

Sin Cards

Do you have a SIN card?
#SIN card (it stands for Social Insurance Number) is ...
the qualification required for applying for a job.
If we don't have this card, we can't get a job.
To find out how to apply for a SIN card...
CLICK HERE~!!

Friday, October 5, 2007

Find Cheap Things for Sale

Here are some links for finding cheap things for sale in Vancouver:

Freecycle
This is a Yahoo! Group email list where people give things they don't want away for FREE! You have to join the group to recieve the messages.

Craigslist
This is a list of advertisements for EVERYTHING, including second hand things for sale.

Thrift Stores
Thrift stores sell second hand clothing, furniture, book, things for your house and lots of other things. Type 'Thrift stores Vancouver' in Google, and click on the map to find one near your house!

Starting Your Life in Vancouver~!!

Click on these links to find information on:

This is best place

If you come to Vancouver!!
you must go to this place

1.Science world
















2.Vancouver lookout at harbour center
























What we want on this blog

Here is the list of things that we want to be on this blog. Can you think of anything else that would be useful for the students at WCC? Leave us a comment if you have more suggestions!


What’s on This Week
· Weather
· Cinema
· Theatre
· Clubbing & Parties (remember to include underage)
· Festivals & Holidays (like Halloween! or The International Film Festival)
· Music

Vancouver information
· Public transport
- Monthly tickets etc.
- maps and links
· Where to eat
· Where to shop – groceries as well.
· Places to see
· Things to do / activities/famous places
· Where to find more information/links
· Favourite cinemas, coffee shops, shops,
· Where to find jobs, accommodation, things for sale CHEAP.
· Groups/classes/sports teams
· Cheap guide to Vancouver
· Setting up your life in Vancouver
- Telephone
- Bank accounts
- SIN


Weekends Away
· Seattle
· Victoria
· Whistler

Thursday, October 4, 2007

# 26th VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL!!!

Do you like watching movie?
Are you filmaholic??
NOW, in vancouver , "film festival" is on~!!
There are many interesting movies which are from all of the WORLD~!!

http://www.viff.org/tixSYS/2007/filmguide/country/detail/

Movie Theatres In Vancouver

= Movie Theaters =
(click here for information on the IMAX cinema at Canada Place!)
* if you want to buy tickets and know the movie times

click onthe theatres name
1. Scotiabank theatres
address: 900 Burrard St., Vancouver,
tel : 604-630-1407
2. Cineplex Odeon Park & Tilford
address: 333 Brooksbank Ave.,North Vancouver
tel : 604-985-4215
= Inexpensive Movie Theaters =
1. Van East(near Commercial & E.Broadway)
address: 2290 Commercial Dr., Vancouver
tel : 604-251-1313
'Reg.price $7.50
'Matinee $5.00
'Tuesdays $5.00
'Extra for balcony seat $0.50
*prices subject to change
2. Rio Theater(Commercial& E.Broadway)

address: E. broadway Vancouver BC
'Adults: $8.00
'Students: $7.00
'Tuesday's Special: $5.00
3.Denman place(Downtown)

address: 1737 Comox St., Vancouver
tel : 604-683-2201
'Reg.price $6.00
'Tuesdays $4.00
*prices subject to change

* This weekend
I recommend the movie
"Resident Evil Extinction"
- Title : Resident Evil Extinction
- Genre : action/horror/sf
- Actor : milla jovovich