DHV stresses the importance of community development
In Durban, the flip-flop factory that uses old car tires, was successfully opened on 12 May. DHV is one of the project’s main sponsors and organized the opening together with its South African subsidiary SSI.
The factory creates structural employment opportunities and provides the workers and their families with better prospects for a future. In addition to initiatives such as this, capacity building is also a structural component of DHV’s projects in South Africa. Talented students are trained by experienced SSI engineers and consultants to give them a better chance of gaining entrance to university and winning a scholarship.
donderdag 18 februari 2010
Tigers loose in the city!
I am so glad that it is almost weekend! I’ve partied way too much!
Last week in Holland there was a national event called Carnival. Though it used to be a Catholic event, nowadays it’s mainly about getting drunk and party for four days. Although the entire population celebrates Carnival, parties are only organized in the south of Holland. Particularly in the provinces North-Brabant and Limburg, Carnival is a really big item.
The south being the only place where you can really celebrate this event, it is only a logical consequence that people from all over Holland travel to the south to have a good time. Trains with people from everywhere in the country arrive in the south and southern cities are crammed with way too many people.
The great thing about Carnival is that everyone has to get all dressed up. Everyone disguises themselves as another person, animal or object. Don’t be shocked if you see a pirate and Harry Potter walking hand in hand!
This year Carnival meant for me minimal sleep and way too much alcohol. Since I live in Utrecht, I can’t combine my holiday with this event anymore. I my old hometown, I used to have spring break whenever it was Carnival, but here in Utrecht school just goes on .. As a result, I spent my hangovers in class instead of my lovely bed!
My motivation for school was minimal last week.
After I attended my lessons (really, that’s all I was able to do), I took the train back to the south and put on my ugly dress in which I looked like a panther or just a vulgar girl. After meeting my friends in the bar, we ordered some beers and started dancing on the most horrible Dutch music you could think of .. Yhiihaa!
Last week in Holland there was a national event called Carnival. Though it used to be a Catholic event, nowadays it’s mainly about getting drunk and party for four days. Although the entire population celebrates Carnival, parties are only organized in the south of Holland. Particularly in the provinces North-Brabant and Limburg, Carnival is a really big item.
The south being the only place where you can really celebrate this event, it is only a logical consequence that people from all over Holland travel to the south to have a good time. Trains with people from everywhere in the country arrive in the south and southern cities are crammed with way too many people.
The great thing about Carnival is that everyone has to get all dressed up. Everyone disguises themselves as another person, animal or object. Don’t be shocked if you see a pirate and Harry Potter walking hand in hand!
This year Carnival meant for me minimal sleep and way too much alcohol. Since I live in Utrecht, I can’t combine my holiday with this event anymore. I my old hometown, I used to have spring break whenever it was Carnival, but here in Utrecht school just goes on .. As a result, I spent my hangovers in class instead of my lovely bed!
My motivation for school was minimal last week.
After I attended my lessons (really, that’s all I was able to do), I took the train back to the south and put on my ugly dress in which I looked like a panther or just a vulgar girl. After meeting my friends in the bar, we ordered some beers and started dancing on the most horrible Dutch music you could think of .. Yhiihaa!
donderdag 11 februari 2010
Assignment 5
Lingua Services Galactic Ltd
69 Milk Street
LONDON SW7 6AW
February 9, 2010
Dreamtime Movies Universal Ltd
Ms A. Phillips
Marketing Manager
Skagnes SK3 4RG
London
Dear Ms Phillips
With reference to your letter of February 1, I am writing to confirm the quotation of translation your new website. Unfortunately, our brochures and pricelists for 2010 aren’t ready yet.
If you could possibly tell me in which languages you need translation, I can give you the prices.
I have looked at your website. Did you already know that we also offer website editing services. This includes renewing the website, keeping the website up to date and a complete facelift.
If you are interested, please find enclosed a pricelist of those editing services.
Please contact us if there are any problems or if you have any questions. You can reach me at 0000000 or e-mail to reneemanders@lingua.com.
Yours sincerely
69 Milk Street
LONDON SW7 6AW
February 9, 2010
Dreamtime Movies Universal Ltd
Ms A. Phillips
Marketing Manager
Skagnes SK3 4RG
London
Dear Ms Phillips
With reference to your letter of February 1, I am writing to confirm the quotation of translation your new website. Unfortunately, our brochures and pricelists for 2010 aren’t ready yet.
If you could possibly tell me in which languages you need translation, I can give you the prices.
I have looked at your website. Did you already know that we also offer website editing services. This includes renewing the website, keeping the website up to date and a complete facelift.
If you are interested, please find enclosed a pricelist of those editing services.
Please contact us if there are any problems or if you have any questions. You can reach me at 0000000 or e-mail to reneemanders@lingua.com.
Yours sincerely
Listening Assignment B
1. What is remarkable about the comments and the bloggers of the Federal Reserve Bank?
You can anonymously leave comments or post a blog
2. The Federal Reserve Bank opened a blog to create “buzz”. What is meant by this, in other words, what was the purpose of opening a blog?
To motivate people to check the internet more often.
3. What was the female recruiting manager’s blog mainly about?
The challenges she faced as a full-time mom and full-time manager.
4. What was the purpose of her blog?
Recruiting people and show them that you can have a top function at work and be a supermom at the same time.
5. Which words show that the FED does exercise a form of control on the blogs?
Loosely regulated, but regulated.
6. By what kind of people were the very first FED blogs written?
By senior managers
7. Have the blogs changed the way that people who work for the FED think about
internal communications ?
Yes, the rating has improved
8. What is the latest development in the company as far as media are concerned?
Flat screen monitors which show the latest activity and news off the intranet. These TV’s are placed throughout the whole building
9. Catherine Cummings says that this medium to communicate with staff is better than an older medium. Which more old-fashioned way of communicating with staff does she mention?
Memo’s
10. What is the next big thing in social media at the FED?
Redesigning two intranets in Chicago
You can anonymously leave comments or post a blog
2. The Federal Reserve Bank opened a blog to create “buzz”. What is meant by this, in other words, what was the purpose of opening a blog?
To motivate people to check the internet more often.
3. What was the female recruiting manager’s blog mainly about?
The challenges she faced as a full-time mom and full-time manager.
4. What was the purpose of her blog?
Recruiting people and show them that you can have a top function at work and be a supermom at the same time.
5. Which words show that the FED does exercise a form of control on the blogs?
Loosely regulated, but regulated.
6. By what kind of people were the very first FED blogs written?
By senior managers
7. Have the blogs changed the way that people who work for the FED think about
internal communications ?
Yes, the rating has improved
8. What is the latest development in the company as far as media are concerned?
Flat screen monitors which show the latest activity and news off the intranet. These TV’s are placed throughout the whole building
9. Catherine Cummings says that this medium to communicate with staff is better than an older medium. Which more old-fashioned way of communicating with staff does she mention?
Memo’s
10. What is the next big thing in social media at the FED?
Redesigning two intranets in Chicago
Parking's a Bitch!
After the first week of a new period at school I found myself busy, busy, busy! With already a lot of homework and a busily engaged social life, I don't know where to find the time to do anything else.
Sunday I thought I was clever by lending my boyfriend’s car for the week. I figured that with a faster transport, I’d spend less time travelling and more time relaxing. Unfortunately, I couldn’t be more wrong!
Utrecht isn’t made for cars! The center is almost unreachable, unless you’re by bus, bicycle or taxi. The roads in the centre are only allowable for those kinds of transport. And when you do finally reach a street where you’re allowed on, well.. That’s a whole other story!
Utrecht is a prime example of one-way streets. I was so happy I had a navigator with me! I would be totally lost in my own city, riding the walk of shame. But with a little help from the friendly lady who told me to go right over 500 meters (seriously, how long is that? I still can’t figure it out!), I made it to school in time. Next problem: parking space! When you finally find a spot, in a 10 minute walk distance of the university, you need to pay for that. And believe me, it isn’t cheap!
After two days already, I parted from this easy way of transport and handed in the car keys. Although I really love the drive .. I need to get forward!
Sunday I thought I was clever by lending my boyfriend’s car for the week. I figured that with a faster transport, I’d spend less time travelling and more time relaxing. Unfortunately, I couldn’t be more wrong!
Utrecht isn’t made for cars! The center is almost unreachable, unless you’re by bus, bicycle or taxi. The roads in the centre are only allowable for those kinds of transport. And when you do finally reach a street where you’re allowed on, well.. That’s a whole other story!
Utrecht is a prime example of one-way streets. I was so happy I had a navigator with me! I would be totally lost in my own city, riding the walk of shame. But with a little help from the friendly lady who told me to go right over 500 meters (seriously, how long is that? I still can’t figure it out!), I made it to school in time. Next problem: parking space! When you finally find a spot, in a 10 minute walk distance of the university, you need to pay for that. And believe me, it isn’t cheap!
After two days already, I parted from this easy way of transport and handed in the car keys. Although I really love the drive .. I need to get forward!
donderdag 4 februari 2010
Listening Assignment A
- Views on internal marketing and communication
- Chat in the kitchen
- Presents to its staff
- Events
- Staff training room
- Embrace a new brand
- Company direction
- The ladyship
- Improved at a weekend retreat
- Fancy five star restaurant
- Fire them up
- Fire up
- Slides
- Animated smileys
- Coming in to the front door
- On commission
- Fully embrace
- Vision, culture and attitude
- Is committed to ensuring
- Maintained
- ..? thing
- Chat in the kitchen
- Presents to its staff
- Events
- Staff training room
- Embrace a new brand
- Company direction
- The ladyship
- Improved at a weekend retreat
- Fancy five star restaurant
- Fire them up
- Fire up
- Slides
- Animated smileys
- Coming in to the front door
- On commission
- Fully embrace
- Vision, culture and attitude
- Is committed to ensuring
- Maintained
- ..? thing
woensdag 3 februari 2010
Assignment 1
Assignment 1A -- Email
To: RobertSandman@musicfantastic.co
Subject: London visit
Dear Rob,
Do you remember me? I’m the student who you met in Birmingham two weeks ago. We talked about the study Music Entertainment which I follow at the University of Birmingham. You invited me to visit your company whenever I was in London.
I’m still very interested in your offer. I’m in London for the next ten days and I would like to visit Music Fantastic. Maybe we could also discuss the possibilities about an internship at your company.
Hope to hear from you soon.
Kind regards,
Merlin
Assignment 1B – Email
Subject: change of dress code
Dear colleagues,
It has caught our attention that the dress code of this company is getting more and more casual. Although we appreciate the informal culture and like the diversity of the outfits you wear, a few clients have issued complaints about this development. In order to keep our clients satisfied we need to establish a dress code that counts for all of us. That way we won’t only be pleasing our clients, we will also form a corporate identity. This is off course a charisma that every corporation needs.
The beautiful thing about this dress code, is that is hasn’t been determent yet. And that is where you come in! We would like hear your suggestions and ideas about this new dress code. In the next two weeks you can send in some rules you think should apply to the dress code. All of your ideas will be considered for the new way of clothing in this company.
Together we can establish the new uniformity of Princess Hall Theater!
For the next two weeks you can send in your suggestions by replying this email.
Kind Regards,
Assignment 1C – Memo
To: Management Performance Systematix
From: Communications Department
Date: 02/03/2019
Subject: Super Sports Day
A Super Sports Day for all Dutch and American employees and their families is good for the company for the following reasons
- Teambuilding
- Efficiently for working
- Loyalty to the management
- Support from families
- International contacts
By having a Super Sports Day all these points are put into practice. When we form teams with American as well Dutch employees, those nationalities will mix which will have a result in a better work environment. By inviting the wholes families, loyalty is created. Kids can play together and partners can get to know the company better. Also, employees will know more about each other’s personal life which is good for teambuilding.
By organizing a sports game, rivalry between employees will come to the surface. Colleagues will remember this rivalry and joke about this at work. The culture of the organization will be more informal, which will result in a increase in efficiencies.
Thank you
To: RobertSandman@musicfantastic.co
Subject: London visit
Dear Rob,
Do you remember me? I’m the student who you met in Birmingham two weeks ago. We talked about the study Music Entertainment which I follow at the University of Birmingham. You invited me to visit your company whenever I was in London.
I’m still very interested in your offer. I’m in London for the next ten days and I would like to visit Music Fantastic. Maybe we could also discuss the possibilities about an internship at your company.
Hope to hear from you soon.
Kind regards,
Merlin
Assignment 1B – Email
Subject: change of dress code
Dear colleagues,
It has caught our attention that the dress code of this company is getting more and more casual. Although we appreciate the informal culture and like the diversity of the outfits you wear, a few clients have issued complaints about this development. In order to keep our clients satisfied we need to establish a dress code that counts for all of us. That way we won’t only be pleasing our clients, we will also form a corporate identity. This is off course a charisma that every corporation needs.
The beautiful thing about this dress code, is that is hasn’t been determent yet. And that is where you come in! We would like hear your suggestions and ideas about this new dress code. In the next two weeks you can send in some rules you think should apply to the dress code. All of your ideas will be considered for the new way of clothing in this company.
Together we can establish the new uniformity of Princess Hall Theater!
For the next two weeks you can send in your suggestions by replying this email.
Kind Regards,
Assignment 1C – Memo
To: Management Performance Systematix
From: Communications Department
Date: 02/03/2019
Subject: Super Sports Day
A Super Sports Day for all Dutch and American employees and their families is good for the company for the following reasons
- Teambuilding
- Efficiently for working
- Loyalty to the management
- Support from families
- International contacts
By having a Super Sports Day all these points are put into practice. When we form teams with American as well Dutch employees, those nationalities will mix which will have a result in a better work environment. By inviting the wholes families, loyalty is created. Kids can play together and partners can get to know the company better. Also, employees will know more about each other’s personal life which is good for teambuilding.
By organizing a sports game, rivalry between employees will come to the surface. Colleagues will remember this rivalry and joke about this at work. The culture of the organization will be more informal, which will result in a increase in efficiencies.
Thank you
Time to introduce myself
Hello!
My name is Renée Manders. I am a twenty year old student corporate communication at the school for communication and journalism in Utrecht.
For the next six weeks I will be posting blogs to keep you updated about my life as a communication student. Thinking about studying at my school? Read my blogs and find out what it means to be a communication student in the nicest city of Holland!
Next to my study, I am a member of the study union of my school. Within this union, I am active in a commission that is keeping itself busy with club activities. My commission is a select group of students who organize party’s for the students of our school, and off course for everyone else who feels the need to have a good time and party!
Our last party was a great success. A crammed cloakroom, a famous Dutch DJ.. It was totally sold out and people were outside waiting to get a chance to get in! Tomorrow is our second party, and I am really curious and a little bit nervous how the night is going to be like. The preparations are done and everything is settled. The only thing we still need are the party animals .. Let’s have a good time!
Love, Renée
My name is Renée Manders. I am a twenty year old student corporate communication at the school for communication and journalism in Utrecht.
For the next six weeks I will be posting blogs to keep you updated about my life as a communication student. Thinking about studying at my school? Read my blogs and find out what it means to be a communication student in the nicest city of Holland!
Next to my study, I am a member of the study union of my school. Within this union, I am active in a commission that is keeping itself busy with club activities. My commission is a select group of students who organize party’s for the students of our school, and off course for everyone else who feels the need to have a good time and party!
Our last party was a great success. A crammed cloakroom, a famous Dutch DJ.. It was totally sold out and people were outside waiting to get a chance to get in! Tomorrow is our second party, and I am really curious and a little bit nervous how the night is going to be like. The preparations are done and everything is settled. The only thing we still need are the party animals .. Let’s have a good time!
Love, Renée
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