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[OLT] Getting to know the ECPE Speaking Test @ HAU
Vocabulary to learn after watching the video :
They are young and draw enormous crowds
They have rock star status
This is the new wave of rising stars
From bedroom producers and DJs to multimillionaires
The world’s number one ranked DJ
For the love of music
World tour
The biggest names at the moment
He currently commands 6 figures per gig
A new breed of young talent
He is quickly climbing the ranks of the DJ and Producing world
Making music in my bedroom
It’s a trend some can’t really explain
I was inspired by…
The more established stars
He is arguably one of the biggest names at the moment
I embrace new sounds, I am always happy to collaborate with new artists
To make your hit record
An impact for upcoming talent
Give the chance to young talent
A good mix between national and international artists
It’s a platform for them
Job Profile – DJ :
“DJs play music for audiences at live venues, or entertain radio audiences. If you are interested in music, and you are confident and outgoing, this job could be ideal for you.
In this job you will need to have a good sense of timing. It would help if you are technically minded, so you can learn to operate the equipment. Sometimes you will need to think on your feet.
To get into this job you will usually need knowledge of music technology and an awareness of music trends. You will also need to get experience through volunteering or work placements. Courses, in subjects like music technology and radio broadcasting are also available, which could help you develop some of the skills you need.
Skills, interests and qualities
To be a DJ, you would need to have :
a keen interest in and enthusiasm for music
a confident and outgoing personality
a good sense of timing and co-ordination
some understanding of technical equipment
calmness under pressure
the ability to work to strict deadlines
the ability to do several tasks at the same time
the skills to manage your own business and promote yourself, if you are self-employed
Merry Christmas – this is probably the most frequently used expression. You can use it verbally or write it on a Christmas card. ‘Merry’ means happy or joyful , so the term ‘Merry Christmas’ is to wish people a happy and joyful Christmas.
Season’s Greetings – this is a greeting more commonly used on winter season greeting cards rather than as a spoken phrase. You usually see it on cards depicting white, snowy Christmas scenes.
Happy Holidays – this phrase is sometimes used on greeting cards and is used to wish someone well over the Christmas period.
Happy New Year– this is a greeting that people use on 1st January, on New Year’s Day, but many people include this phrase on a Christmas card. For example, ‘Merry Christmas and Happy New Year’.
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