Paola Briano

Patrizia Gorgerino

Silvia Coletto

L’argomento
 On Beauty è rivolto agli studenti iscritti ai percorsi di istruzione e formazione professionale e ai percorsi di qualifica e diploma professionale nel settore dei servizi, indirizzo di Estetica, e, più in generale, a chi opera nel settore, in quanto finalizzato all’acquisizione di competenze linguistiche specifiche del settore.
 
 Grazie alla ricchezza del materiale proposto, On Beauty – concepito per promuovere un apprendimento attivo basato sui contenuti (contentbased learning) – offre la possibilità di scegliere gli argomenti sia in base ai programmi delle materie di indirizzo, sia in base al livello di competenza linguistica degli studenti.
 
 I brani, autentici o appositamente pensati per il profilo di apprendente a cui il corso è indirizzato, sono tratti da fonti diverse: giornali e riviste, libri e manuali, materiale promozionale e siti web.
 
 La struttura dell’opera
 Il testo si articola in 4 sezioni:
 1. Student’s book – 13 unità organizzate intorno ad un unico nucleo tematico e con la seguente struttura:
 • Vocabulary: lessico specifico dell’unità corredato da immagini ed esercizi e con la traduzione dei termini.
 • Skills: brani riguardanti aspetti specifici della professione corredati di glossario, seguiti da attività di comprensione, scrittura, ascolto e dialoghi.
 • Communication: attività di Listening, Speaking, Writing, Role play, Real-life task legate alla fraseologia di carattere professionale proposta.
 
 2. Vocabulary bank – sezione di riferimento lessicale con termini specifici del settore divisi per categorie logiche e per unità.
 
 3. Workbook – eserciziario, per consolidare i contenuti e la lingua appresi nel corso, diviso nelle sezioni di Vocabulary, Skills, Communication e Translation.
 
 4. Grammar – ampia sezione che riprende tutta la grammatica di livello A2/B1 con schemi semplici ma completi e che la consolida e potenzia con numerosi esercizi in contesto.

Index

Unit 1 - The salon

Vocabulary

Skills

Communication

Unit 2 - Staff

Unit 3 - The skin

Unit 4 - Facial care

Unit 5 - Make-up

Unit 6 - The Body

Unit 7 - Body treatments

Unit 8 - Before a mani-pedi

Unit 9 - Manicure and pedicure

Unit 10 - Body hair

Unit 11 - Body hair removal

Unit 12 - Lash and brow

Unit 13 - Quick hairdos

Vocabulary bank

Workbook

Workbook • Unit 1

Workbook • Unit 2

Workbook • Unit 3

Workbook • Unit 4

Workbook • Unit 5

Workbook • Unit 6

Workbook • Unit 7

Workbook • Unit 8

Workbook • Unit 9

Workbook • Unit 10

Workbook • Unit 11

Workbook • Unit 12

Workbook • Unit 13

Grammar

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Part 5

Part 6

UNIT7 BOdyTrEATMENTS UNIT 7   Body treatments workbook vocabulary 1 Identifica per ogni gruppo la parola che non c entra con le altre e spiega perché. 1. antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, ease pains, exfoliating 2. skin, well-being, benefit, purification 3. clay, mud, therapy, salt 4. heath therapy treatment, hydrating mask, soothing massage, aromatherapy 5. detoxify, exfoliate, heal, healthy skin cells 6. paraffin, creamy, organic, warm 2 Completa la prima parte di un volantino di un salone di bellezza con le parole mancanti (due sono extra). skills 4 Ricostruisci questi due brani sui massaggi numerando le frasi da 1 a 5 in entrambi. A relieves tension, increases skin elasticity and prevents cellulite. and then continue with specific ones in problem areas. therapists usually begin with broad general strokes  When performing a Swedish massage, using lotions or oils,   The Swedish massage helps the client s relaxation, improves blood circulation,   B it is called aromatherapy massage. that is highly concentrated plant oils, beneficial for the mind and the body,   insomnia, digestive disorders, back pain, and even premenstrual symptoms. This massage helps with diseases and problems such as headaches,   If the Swedish massage is performed with essential oils,   antibacterial   aromatherapy   beauty   detox   exfoliation   invigorating   oils   revitalize   salon   salts Do you need a 1. ................................? Try our three-step treatment with Himalayan 2. ................................, whose 3. ................................ properties will purify every single inch of your body. Do you want an 4. ................................ together with a comforting and relaxing massage? Our classical 5. ................................ massage will meet your needs and please your senses with a wide range of essential 6. ................................ to choose from. Do you want to detoxify and 7. ................................ your body? Our vivifying 5 1. 2. 3. treatment with its relaxing as well as 8. ................................ qualities will be the top choice to restore you. 3 Completa la seconda parte del volantino scegliendo la parola corretta. Do you want to take care of your 1. body/leg/facial/ hand skin? Our qualified beauticians will see what face care reatment is suitable to the needs of your 2. type/ illness/problem/roughness of skin: a classical one that will ensure you deep hydration and comfort or a special one that will 3. deprive/bring/restore/cause your skin s natural radiance and prevent the formation of 4. acne/ problems/diseases/wrinkles. Do you have tired, heavy legs? Try our 5. hand/nail/foot/ calf care treatment that will give you a feeling of 6. tiredness/wellness/youth/sleepiness and relaxation: your legs will no longer feel tired and nor will your feet be aching; they will feel 7. light/heavy/painful/clear and soft. 156 4. 5. 6. 7. 6 1. Rispondi alle domande in modo sintetico. Is deep-tissue massage similar to or very different from Swedish massage? Does it use lower or higher pressure to alleviate muscle tension? Does it increase or reduce the symptoms of osteoarthritis? In case of severe muscle tension, it is good to perform a massage with the help of stones. Are they hot or cold? Does the therapist hold or drop the stones on certain areas of the body during the massage? Is the effect of the stones exciting or relaxing? Can this massage restore or relieve symptoms of autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis? Indovina di che massaggio si tratta. It helps prevent injuries and aids healing after an injury.              . 2. It uses warmed oil containing therapeutic herbs, which help detoxify the body.              . 3. It is performed on a client seated in a specially designed chair.              . 

UNIT 7   BOdy TrEATMENTS 4. workbook It involves pressing certain points to remove energy 5. blockages and promote health in the related body 6. 7. area.              . 5. It stimulates certain points to improve the flow of the body s vital energy and help regain balance. 8.              . 6. It relieves lower back pain in mums-to-be. .................................................................................................................................              . 7. ................................................................................................................................. It increases the metabolic rate and improves the ................................................................................................................................. immune system.              . 8. It involves using rhythmic compression along the communication body s energy lines to reduce stress and improve flexibility.              . . 9 7 Correggi gli errori in ogni frase. 1. 1. Body scrubs exfoliate healthy skin cells. 2. Before exfoliation, the body is wrapped in seaweed 4. 2. 3. The massage will take approximately an hour.  ...  the skin. 4. The massage pressure is too light, I m afraid. Can you press a bit harder, please?  ...  At the beginning of a body wrap, Vichy showers 5. 6. ................................................................................................................................. Mineral water and marine products are used in ................................................................................................................................. Using self-tanning products is more dangerous than exposing yourself to the sun. ................................................................................................................................. ................................................................................................................................. Body contouring consists in positioning fatty translation deposits under the skin. 8 1. 2. 3. 4. Do you have a preference for light or intense pressure?  ...  thalassotherapy. 8. I m afraid it may be painful. Tell me if it is too painful for you.  ...  Heated stone therapy is the use of water during relief. 7. I think you need an aromatherapy massage with essential oils.  ...  treatment for relaxation, detoxification and stress 6. I can t sleep well and I often have headaches. What Seaweed and mud help extract the exfoliator from help promote blood circulation and skin hydration. 5. Chi pronuncia queste frasi? Indica T (terapista) o C (cliente) e poi traducile in italiano. can you do for me?  ...  or mud. 3. Cryolipolysis freezes the subcutaneous fat tissue to preserve fat cells in the body. Radiofrequency causes heating of the fat cells. Pressotherapy is a compression system which delays lymphatic drainage. Electrostimulation sends a mild current to the interested areas. Metti un tick su T (true) se la frase è vera, F (false) se non lo è. In questo caso correggila. Body wrappings with detoxifying ingredients promote the extraction of excess water and toxins. The skin is pinched and folded with the big toe and other two fingers in the Palper Rouler manual method. Passive oxygen cellulitis treatment starts with a body wrap. Laser penetrates the skin and produces the destruction of fat cells. T 10 1. F 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Traduci queste frasi in inglese. Questo è il mio primo massaggio e non so che cosa aspettarmi. Sono comoda, grazie. Sarò di ritorno tra pochi minuti. Può svestirsi per favore? Temo di essere molto sensibile al dolore. Si può girare lentamente sulla schiena per favore? ................................................................................................................................. ................................................................................................................................. ................................................................................................................................. ................................................................................................................................. 157 

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