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1/29/2015 0 Comments

January Week Four

This week we discussed the good, the bad, the ugly, and of course, the drama of Reality TV!

LISTENING
To practice your listening skills, learners should check out ESLPod episode about Reality TV or a Listen a Minute activity.

For original version, I highly recommend the fascinating story from This American Life about Human Spectacle.

READING
Learners can try this reality TV reading exercise. Don't forget to try the comprehension questions at the end!

For original version reading, try reading about what it's like to be on popular weight loss program, the Biggest Loser or check out the infographic The Truth Behind Reality TV.

WRITING
This week for writing, please describe one reality TV programme that you have seen. Do you enjoy it? What are the characters? Do you believe it's true? Is Reality TV good or bad for us?

Best,
Kelly

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1/22/2015 0 Comments

January Week Three

This week was an extension of our work last week. We applied our opinions and vocabulary about etiquette and manners to a classic advice column, Miss Manners.

LISTENING
To practice your listening skills, learners could try a listening exercise about tipping etiquette.

For original version, try listening to an etiquette advice podcast: Modern Manners, Slate's Manners for the Digital Age, or MannersCast.

READING
Learners can try a simple reading exercise that tests your etiquette. How did you do? Or try the quiz have you got good manners?

For original version reading, try reading one of the popular etiquette advice columns, such as the classicMiss Manners to the NY Times' Social Qs.

WRITING
You have a few options for this week's writing. You can either respond to one of Miss Manner's advice column letters yourself and give your own opinion.

Or, watch one of the animations from Hoops and Yoyo and describe what should and shouldn't be done in those situations.

Best,
Kelly

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1/16/2015 0 Comments

January Week Two

For some of you, it was our first week back after the break, so welcome back! I'm sure you're ready for a productive English-filled year.

This week our topic was etiquette and manners, the correct way to behave in different situations and how those rules can change depending on contexts. To get oriented, you may want to check out this website with Polite English Expressions.

LISTENING
To practice your listening skills, learners could try a listening exercise about manners at a business lunch. For a bit higher level try this fascinating information about manners from British Council.

For original version watch a video with the most polite man in England, Stephen Fry along with some follow up exercises.

READING
Learners can try reading an article about Good Manners, Bad Manners (also availble as a listening exercise).

For original version reading, try an article about how to be a Modern Mr. Manners.

WRITING
Are you ready to get back in the swing of things with writing? This week, please write about how you think you could raise children to be polite and courteous. Which are the most important things to teach them? How would you show them?

Welcome back and happy new year!
Best,
Kelly

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