Compelling conversations:
During this lesson, we are going to talk about books. As I regard reading as very important for one's intellectual development, we'll spend the complete lesson on this topic. Tell me about the book you are reading at the mome
Read more…(1) Mini debates: Cell phones in the classroom. We'll first have a short listening exercise when reading the debate topic; then doing new vocabulary and answering a few questions about the topic; and lastly we'll enter into debate in groups of 4 stud
Music lesson: If I were a boy by Beyoncé. Discussion of lyrics.
(1) Discussion of the movie, The Ron Clark story
In the class on Monday, students can give a short oral review of the movie in small groups (with some random feedback to the class), but for your comments here, I want you to concentrate on a few questi
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(2) Discussion deforestation - see the attachment pse.
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At the next class on Wednesday we'll do the review of the movie.
(1) Listen to the News by Tara: Listen to the recording of the latest news bulletin by Tara (there is a script, but please practice your listening too). To get to the News, follow this path:
Go to "Learn English for Learners" at the top of the page; t
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(2) Video lesson: Lessons from Romania
Pse read the attachment to see the questions we'll discuss. You know how to find the video if you want to watch it before the class (but it is not really necessary as we'll watch it
Read more…Hello guys,
here I am with the TASK 5. This time I have to post it via my phone because till Wednesday I am without laptop. Hope, I am able to manage it but for you, guys..everything :D
My thanks go to those of you who were brave and posted their recor
(1) Music lesson: Rolling in the Deep by Adele
P.S.
1. Sorry that I can't upload the music file here as it is 8.75MB and the limit here is 7MB.
2. Sound: Liu Yufan, is it possible to bring your sound system to class again, pse? Can you download this son
Read more…(1) If you were a sailboat by Katie Melua
Discussing the lyrics of the song and practicing second conditional sentences.
(2) Enjoy English: Going abroad - vocab and questions
Read more…(1) Discussion: Superstitions
(2) Answers to random questions (if time permits)
P.S. Liu Yufan, pse remember we will have a video lesson in Week 8 on Tuesday, 28 October. Kindly find out whether we can get a media room for that class. Thank you.
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Kindly find attached the new lesson schedule for this semester. I hope you would find the lessons practical and helpful and that you would make good progress in English.
Read more…(1) Job hunting: mini dialogues in pairs concentrating on correct intonation.
(2) 30-Seconds talks in pairs: Roll the die
Read more…Mini-debate: English Globalization
Reading of a short passage, answering some relevant questions, learning new vocabulary, and finally mini-debates in small groups of 4 to 6 students.
Read more…Kindly find attached the new lesson schedule for this semester. You are welcome to make comments as you deem fit. I will reply to you as soon as I have a free minute! Hope you will enjoy the lessons and that you would all improve your English a littl
Read more…Three Objects: Students to bring 3 objects to class which are of importance to you and tell the class about it - small groups and class feedback.
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(1) Building confidence: Story telling - Mohammed's story
(2) Socio dramas: Story of Maria/Nduku in role plays
Read more…Movie: The Ron Clark Story
The movie will be discussed in class on Monday, 27 October.
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Video lesson: Insights from China
We'll watch this video twice and answer questions in pairs (with class feedback). The video can also be watched on this website (go to "Learn English for Learners" at the top of the page; then click on "Listening"; th
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