2/26/2016 0 Comments February Week FourThis week we extended last week's topic of functional English to other situations -- making complaints, solving conflicts, getting attention, and interrupting.
LISTENING This week, learners can try this podcast about politely interrupting or English for Communication: Making a Complaint or a BBC . For original version try the TED Talk In Search of the Man Who Broke My Neck. READING Learners can read and do a quiz about polite language. For original version, read about the best excuses for missing work or about a very late apology. WRITING This week for writing, please write a dialogue about one of these situations:
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2/21/2016 0 Comments February Week ThreeThis week and next will be focused on using natural expressions in common situations: introductions, invitations, expressing thanks, and apologizing.
LISTENING This week, learners can try this BBC listening about accepting apologies, or about how to say you're sorry. or ESLPod: An Apology. For original version try the TED Talk In Search of the Man Who Broke My Neck. READING Learners can read and do a quiz about polite language. For original version, read about the best excuses for missing work or about a very late apology. WRITING This week for writing, please write a dialogue about one of these situations:
Best, Kelly 2/13/2016 0 Comments February Week TwoThis week is the super bowl, the most watched night of television in the US, with the most expensive and elaborate commercials. Therefore we talks about ads, advertising and marketing in class this week.
LISTENING This week, learners can try listening to a radio commericial or Listen Now! to a text about false advertising (transcript). For original version try watching some of the best Super Bowl Commercials from Last Year or Part of Naomi Klein's No Logo film. READING Learners can read about a controversial spot about Australian tourism. For original version, read the fascinating article The Psychology of Advertising. WRITING Advertising is all around us, it is an unavoidable part of everyone’s life. Some people say that advertising is a positive part of our lives while others say it is a negative one. Discuss both views and include your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 250 words. Best, Kelly 2/7/2016 0 Comments February Week OneThis week we talked professions and debated the ups and downs of our jobs and the jobs of our dreams.
LISTENING This week, learners can try an activity about Preparing for a Job Interview, How The Economic Crisis Made Me Change My Job, Talking About Work Conditions, or about Professional Babysitters. For original version try the short film The Job or a David Sedaris radio story about working in a morgue. READING Learners can read a text about responding to job ads or a fill in the balnks reading exercise about jobs. For original version, try an article about a teenage undertaker or about an Egyptian man turning rubbish into gold. WRITING This week for writing, please write a job application letter. This could either be a real letter if you're searching, or respond to this prompt: You have seen the following job advertisement in your local youth centre. Send a letter to Mr. Johnson, the activity leader, saying why you are suitable for the job. ACTIVITY CO-ORDINATOR WANTED! (Weekends only) Would you like to work with young children aged 6-12? Do you have lots of energy? Are you an excellent swimmer? If so, then we want to hear from you. Our children’s club needs someone responsible to look after a group of 10 children to teach them swimming and other activities. Write your letter of application in an appropriate style. Best, Kelly |
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