Argentine Wine Woes

Please listen to the following BBC News report and answer the following questions. Then check your answers.








QUESTIONS

1. Where is the heart of the Argentine wine industry located?

2. "A glass of wine is soon ____________." (followed by a bottle)

3. Argentina is the ___th largest exporter of wine to _____ countries. (7th, 130)

4. Name three types of Argentine wine grapes. cabernet, chardonnay, malbec

5. Which countries are the greatest consumers of Argentine wine? US, UK

6. What is a current challenge to the progress of the Argentine wine industry?

7. How long does it take to bring wine to market? Why? 3 years - 1 to grow grapes, 2 before can sell wine

8. What makes Argentine wine "great" according to the video? glacier water from high Andes

9. Define these vocabulary terms.

vineyard	harvest	financing
cordillera	marketing plan	glacier
grandees	capital investment	poverty line

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Buenos Aires Headlines: March 16, 2009

Headlines in Buenos Aires, Argentina, dailies:

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El Argentino.com:

if the proposal is approved

On confirmation of moving up the election date, candidate lists must close on May 9

Nation/ 15:14 The change in date of the legislative elections requires political parties to close their respective candidate lists on that date. Given that possibility, some alliances have begun to take shape and some political leaders have begun decide whether to be candidates.

Clarin.com

Brazil: one of the assaulted Argentine tourists said it was planned

14:37

Six armed thieves last night broke into an inn in Buzios They spent 4 hours in the place and fled with money and electronic items One of the victims said the group had a list of guests.

La Nacion.com:

The dollar stabilized after a slight uptick

The currency appreciated in the opening operations in the city, but closed at $3.66 on average, the same price on Friday; Merval advances

Economic News

Despite the [inopportune] official announcement of moving up the legislative elections, the dollar, which had opened with an uptick, closed at the same level as last Friday.

At the close of the first operations of the week, the US currency remained stable, on average, at $3.66 for sale at exchange shops and central banks in Buenos Aires.

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English for Executives in Buenos Aires

Language of Business

English is the language of business. Whether at the office or on the road, business executives need sharp English skills to close the deal.

Business executives can benefit from improving their English skills and knowledge about their industry to assist their clients.

Your proficiency in English is tied to your career advancement usually.

Sometimes companies require a measurement of your language ability. For English, the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication) may be requested.

Preparation for the specific vocabulary of your industry and TOEFL or TOEIC preparation is ideal to achieve your career goals.

Examples of Vocabulary

I am writing to… Le escribo para… El motivo de la presente…

I would be delighted to … Me / Nos encantaría …

I am enclosing … Estoy adjuntando …

Please find enclosed …Adjunto a la presente sírvase encontrar …

Enclosed you will find …Adjunto a la presente encontrará …

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English for Hoteliers

Language of Tourism

English is the language of tourism. From airlines to your destination, to check-in at the hotel, and dining under the stars with your significant other, English is the lingua franca for a smooth trip.

Airline, hotel, restaurant and other tourism personnel can benefit from improving their English skills and knowledge about their industry to assist their clients.

Your proficiency in English is tied to your career advancement usually.

Sometimes companies require a measurement of your language ability. For English, the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication) may be requested.

Preparation for the specific vocabulary of your industry and TOEFL or TOEIC preparation is ideal to achieve your career goals.

Examples of Vocabulary

¿Me permite ver la habitación primero?
May I see the room first?

¿Tiene alguna habitación más tranquila?
Do you have anything quieter?

¿Tiene caja fuerte?
Do you have a safe?

¿Está incluido el desayuno?
Is the breakfast included?


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English for Pilots in Buenos Aires Part 3

Aqui encuentra una lista de abreviaturas en inglés, pero con la significa en español.

¿Necesita mejorar los conocimientos de ingles? Por favor, llamame pronto para concretar un programa de clases!

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English for Pilots in Buenos Aires - Part 2

Aviation's Lingua Franca

English, for now, is the language of international aviation.

Thus, pilots, airline flight crews, and air traffic controllers are obligated by international norms to show a measurable proficiency in the English language.

If you currently work or want a career in the aviation industry, you need to pay attention to these guidelines.

ICAO English Language Criteria

According to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a Level 4 competence must be achieved.

A pilot, flight crew member, and air traffic controller must meet the following criteria:

Pronunciation:
(Assumes a dialect and/or accent intelligible to the aeronautical community.)

Pronunciation, stress, rhythm, and intonation are influenced by the first language or regional variation but only sometimes interfere with ease of understanding.

Structure:
(Relevant grammatical structures and sentence patterns are determined by language functions appropriate to the task.)

Basic grammatical structures and sentence patterns are used creatively and are usually well controlled. Errors may occur, particularly in unusual or unexpected circumstances, but rarely interfere with meaning.

Vocabulary:

Vocabulary range and accuracy are usually sufficient to communicate effectively on common, concrete, and work-related topics. Can often paraphrase successfully when lacking vocabulary in unusual or unexpected circumstances.

Fluency:

Produces stretches of language at an appropriate tempo. There may be occasional loss of fluency on transition from rehearsed or formulaic speech to spontaneous interaction, but this does not prevent effective communication. Can make limited use of discourse markers or connectors. Fillers are not distracting.

Comprehension:

Comprehension is mostly accurate on common, concrete, and work-related topics when the accent or variety used is sufficiently intelligible for an international community of users. When the speaker is confronted with a linguistic or situational complication or an unexpected turn of events, comprehension may be slower or require clarification strategies.

Interactions:

Responses are usually immediate, appropriate, and informative. Initiates and maintains exchanges even when dealing with an unexpected turn of events. Deals adequately with apparent misunderstandings by checking, confirming, or clarifying.

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English for Pilots in Buenos Aires - Part I

English, for now, is the language of international aviation.

Thus, pilots, airline flight crews, and air traffic controllers are obligated by international norms to show a measurable proficiency in the English language.

If you currently work or want a career in the aviation industry, you need to pay attention to these guidelines.

ICAO Regulations

According to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a Level 4 competence must be achieved.

In broad terms, a pilot, flight crew member, and air traffic controller must:

1. communicate effectively in voice-only (telephone/radiotelephone) and in face-to-face situations;
   
2. communicate on common, concrete and work-related topics with accuracy and clarity;
   
3. use appropriate communicative strategies to exchange messages and to recognize and resolve misunderstandings (e.g. to check, confirm, or clarify information) in a general or work-related context;
   
4. handle successfully and with relative ease the linguistic challenges presented by a complication or unexpected turn of events that occurs within the context of a routine work situation or communicative task with which they are otherwise familiar; and
   
5. use a dialect or accent which is intelligible to the aeronautical community.

Our next post will relay exactly how these broad descriptors are defined by the ICAO.

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LNG Translations in Buenos Aires: Part I

Argentina is LNG (liquid natural gas) rich.

LNG is a liquid form of natural gas (liquefied gas cooled to -256^oF or -161^oC ) used in homes for cooking and heating. Natural gas is also used to generate electricity.

Natural gas is found beneath the earth's surface and can be associated (with crude oil) or non-associated (produced by itself naturally).

A number of operations in the LNG value chain (exploration, production, liquefaction, shipping, and storage) are needed to bring the gas to market.

The growing and changing nature of LNG means that its language brings together terms from the worlds of finance, utilities, trading and many other sectors, as well as from gas and shipping.

A translator skilled in the LNG and petroleum fields as well as business and finance can serve in a support role for both companies in Argentina already engaged in the market and prospective companies from abroad.

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Petroleum and LNG Translations in Buenos Aires Part I

Petroleum and LNG Market

Argentina is Latin America's number three producer of oil and gas.

Indeed, oil and LNG comprise between 85 and 90% of Argentina's energy matrix. Argentina had 2.6 billion barrels of proven oil reserves as of January 2008, up from 2.5 billion barrels in 2007.

LNG reserves topped 15.3 trillion cubic feet in January 2008, the third highest in Latin America.

Challenges confront the Argentine oil and LNG industries. However, challenges usually create new opportunities.

Potential Investors and Petroleum and LNG Translations

Potential investors in Argentina's petroleum and LNG industries may need translations from Spanish to English of available government literature or market research.

Quality translations of said materials allow potential investors to fully explore the opportunities available in the Argentine market.

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Professor Winn also has experience translating in the petroleum and LNG fields and is knowledgeable about the up and downstream process and the technical terms specific to the industry. Every field has its argot, and the petroleum and LNG fields are no different.

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Mejorá tu comunicación en entrevistas, carta de presentacion

Get Hired Today!

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Interview Success in English

This week Professor Winn prepared a corporate lawyer for a high-profile interview at an American firm in Buenos Aires.

I thought I'd share some insights from the joyful two day experience. These thoughts are not limited to the legal industry, but may be generally applied to your interview as well!

Helpful Tips

First, when conducting an interview in any second language, it is important to be poised. Especially at the lower level interviews, human resource officers try to trip you up with pointed questions like "What's your greatest weakness?" Naturally, you want to turn the question around to be able to speak about your greatest strength while answering the question.

Second, it is important to have a personal narrative ready to be stated at any moment. Indeed, think of it as your sales pitch. Create a two-minute speech about yourself. It's not a gloat session, but a direct presentation of what you can offer the firm.

Third, in English as in any language, it is important to listen carefully to the question. Listening comprehension is a very desirable skill in any business and in any language. Answer the questioner precisely and simply and show you understand the question!

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