agracheva y20agracheva 20210410 icons8-reading-100.png quarterly test Prepare for quarterly test vocab pre teach functional language grammar focus smartphone or tablet device listening Download onto your phone or tablet and listen carefully. usually 25min / 1000m long distance swimming competition 28min = max allowed for participating in competition 20200815-0933 AG 45min / mile (= 1.6km) → 22min / km 2.30min 8 x 100m (incl relaxing time) = 1 lapse e.g. 2.20 1st lapse e.g. 2min last lapse crocodile breathing style ie eye above water ]]> xml sbook_plugins/wordlist_generated_from_xml_clog_sbook_for_sbook_session.inc sbook_plugins/payment_history_generated_from_xml_clog_sbook.inc Aleksandra Gracheva Грачева 40817810300018557864 40817810100002017013 202109 exact date to be confirmed 08:30-09:30 1 1450 tbc By the end of this session you will have studied What's your happiest memory? (or any other topic from pg 77 ex 5 C) ~ 300 words → use set phrases from pg 77 ex 5 B → practise 0 conditional e.g. If I see a turtle I always burst into tears because it reminds me of my childhood when... → practise 1st conditional e.g. If I have children one day I will tell them this story → practise 2nd conditional e.g. If I could come back to those days, I would... → use expressions from pg 73 ex 11 A e.g. In all likelihood I was too young to understand... → use expressions from pg 68 ex 2 A e.g. At first I was confused because... Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Js70vdoXMzbEMghryzVvPIFXH31_6-3wRHOCyGMuEA0/edit?usp=sharing pg 80 ex 2 A vocab zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details A.Gracheva - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 706 669 766 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/706669766 ]]> active textbook T / Cl What is the secret to success? - networking? Lexical material: Success pg 80 ex 2 A B C pg 154 vocabulary bank set for homework pg 154 ex 1 A B success pg 81 ex 3 A reading pg 81 ex 3 B C listening speak_out_intermediate_audio_cd02_9.ogg T / Cl How much time do you need to spend to become successful? comparison with work experience 7hrs/day * 5 days/week * 50 weeks/year ~ 6 years comparison with time spent on a hobby 2hrs/day * 5 days/week * 50 weeks/year ~ 20 years pg 81 ex 4 A B listening speak_out_intermediate_audio_cd02_10.ogg pg 81 ex 5 speaking Grammar: Present perfect simple vs continuous T / Cl I'm happy because I [have read / have been reading] 20 pages - have read = present perfect I'm tired because I [have read / have been reading] 20 pages - have been reading = present perfect continuous He has been working in this company for many years - he is still working emphasis on long experience & relevance to today = present perfect continuous How long [have you known / have you been knowing] this colleague? - have you known to know = stative verb pg 82 ex 6 A B pg 140 language bank set for homework pg 141 ex 1 2 present perfect simple or continuous pg 82 ex 7 A practice pg 82 ex 7 B listening speak_out_intermediate_audio_cd02_10.ogg pg 82 ex 8 A B set for homework Lexical material: Verb phrases pg 82 ex 9 A B pg 82 ex 9 C D ]]> active textbook failure = antonym of success (high) achiever = person with a record of successes networking = trying to meet and talk to other people who may be useful to you in your work determined = when you have made a firm decision to do sth and you will not let anyone prevent you shortlist = small number of candidates for a job, etc., who have been chosen from all the people who applied (to draw a -) runner up = person or team that finishes second in a race or competition; a person or team that has not finished first but that wins a prize to reveal = to make sth known to sb obvious = easy to see or understand tuition = act of teaching sth, especially to one person or to people in small groups day off = day on which you do not have to work 20210410 08:30-09:30 1 1450 active Telling a memorable story By the end of this session you will have studied FYI Your previous course log with Market Leader 3rd edition Intermediate is available with the following login & password: 2016intbnsp003 y162016intbnsp003 zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details A.Gracheva - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 706 669 766 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/706669766 ]]> active textbook pg 76 ex 2 3 A DVD view T / Cl Would you try someone else's wedding ring before they got married? (...) pg 76 ex 3 B speaking pg 76 ex 4 A B speaking Lexical material: Memorable moments pg 77 ex 5 A B listening speak_out_intermediate_audio_cd02_8.ogg pg 77 ex 5 C D speaking SS #1 tell SS #2 a memorable story SS # 2 report story to another SS #3 → finally SS #3 reports to SS #1 Functional language: Writing a website entry pg 77 ex 6 A writeback set for homework pg 77 ex 6 B writing ]]> in-law = a relative by marriage vicar = (especially BrE) an Anglican priest who is in charge of a church and the area around it washbasin = large bowl that has taps and is fixed to the wall in a bathroom, used for washing your hands and face in suspension points = series of points indicating that something has been omitted or that the sentence is incomplete (...) desperately = trying very hard without regard to danger or safety to burst into tears = to suddenly start crying anxious = feeling worried or nervous memorable = special, good or unusual and therefore worth remembering or easy to remember to regret = to feel sorry about sth you have done or about sth that you have not been able to do for another bus I think I'm small a little annoyed You'll have problems at work if you regular breakbreach | don't follow company culture regularly Eve is upset about that she doesn't isn't married (yet) Eve is upset about that she doesn't not being married (yet) ]]> anxious /'æŋkʃəs/ 20210403 08:30-09:30 1 1450 active Giving bad news By the end of this session you will have studied english_grammar_in_use_intermediate_3rd_ed_murphy_cambridge_unit25_when_i_do_when_i_ve_done_w_key.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details A.Gracheva - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 706 669 766 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/706669766 ]]> active textbook T / Cl How do you give bad news? (...) pg 74 ex 2 A B speaking Functional language: Giving news T / Cl Imagine your colleague lost your job: how do you break the bad news? (...) pg 74 ex 3 A B listening speak_out_intermediate_audio_cd02_4.ogg pg 74 ex 4 A SSS break news & practise all phrases take turns & guess if it's true or false pg 74 ex 4 B C listening speak_out_intermediate_audio_cd02_5.ogg pg 138 language bank unit 6.3 set for homework pg 139 ex 1 language bank - good & bad news pg 74 ex 5 Functional language: Responding to news pg 75 ex 6 Grammar: Intonation patterns pg 75 ex 7 A B listening speak_out_intermediate_audio_cd02_6.ogg pg 75 ex 7 C listening pg 75 ex 8 A B role play ]]> active textbook to split up = to discontinue an association or relation; go different ways disappointing = not as good, successful, etc as you had hoped You lucky thing! = used to show that you think sb is lucky to have sth, be able to do sth, etc have had this situation when I have to cancel had to dismiss | fire an employee (OR I had to make an employee redundant) We collect 'll keep your CV in our (data) base I decided to took take the other job ]]> 20210327 08:30-09:30 1 1450 active Giving good and bad news By the end of this session you will have studied pg 72 ex 6 practice zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details A.Gracheva - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 706 669 766 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/706669766 ]]> active textbook pg 73 ex 10 A B reading pg 73 ex 10 C pg 73 ex 10 D Functional language: Qualify what you say T / Cl In all likelihood [possibility | strong possibility] ✓ strong possibility pg 73 ex 11 A B pg 73 ex 12 A pg 73 ex 12 B writing a letter of advice pg 73 ex 12 C ]]> to borrow ~ (sth) (from sb/sth) = to take money from a person or bank and agree to pay it back to them at a later time to lend ~ sth (to sb) | ~ (sb) sth = (of a bank or financial institution) to give money to sb on condition that they pay it back over a period of time and pay interest on it guarantor = (formal or law) a person who agrees to be responsible for sb or for making sure that sth happens or is done collateral = (finance) property or sth valuable that you promise to give to sb if you cannot pay back money that you borrow sports betting /ˈbetɪŋ/ = activity of predicting sports results and placing a wager on the outcome got ever had a case like this? I would ask if they have they got ever had a case like this? It will be a good stimuli incentive to pay back Teenagers spend many times much time on the internet If she wasn't my cousin I wouldn't borrow lend money At After the | During the first year I would get (would make) benefits a profit | a/some ROI (return on investmnent) ... and then I came went to the bank ]]> 20210320 08:30-09:30 1 1450 active Picking, choosing, selecting By the end of this session you will have studied Pick of the month zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details A.Gracheva - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 706 669 766 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/706669766 ]]> active textbook Pick of the month ]]> 20210320-0857 Second conditional active grammar active textbook see pg 138 2nd conditional set for homework pg 139 ex 1 2 conditional pg 72 ex 5 A listening speak_out_intermediate_audio_cd02_3.ogg pg 72 ex 5 B pronunciation set for homework pg 72 ex 6 practice pg 72 ex 7 A practice pg 72 ex 8 A B speaking ]]> pick = very good choice easy on the eye = easy or pleasant to look at to swindle ~ sb (out of sth) | ~ sth (out of sb) = to cheat sb in order to get sth, especially money, from them moments aspects If he stayed was alone I would tell him Don't smoke, you lost ('re going to) ruin your health ]]> 20210313 08:30-09:30 1 1450 active People watching By the end of this session you will have studied pg 69 ex 7 A practice pg 71 ex 1 B reading The people watchers pg 71 ex 2 A B reading for detail particles_in_phrasal_verbs_mindmap.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details A.Gracheva - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 706 669 766 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/706669766 ]]> active textbook pg 71 ex 1 B reading The people watchers pg 71 ex 2 A B reading T / Cl Do you always trust professionals (plumbers, electricians, taxi drivers...)? (...) Whom do you ask for advice? (...) Lexical material: Verb-noun collocations pg 71 ex 3 A vocab pg 71 ex 3 B speaking ]]> people watching | crowd watching = act of observing people and their interactions, usually without their knowledge. It involves picking up on idiosyncrasies to try to guess at another person's story. This includes speech in action, relationship interactions, body language, expressions, clothing and activities. Eavesdropping may accompany the activity, though is not required. It is a casual activity, used for relaxation or inspiration for characters or characters' mannerisms in their own creative works. It should also not be confused with street photography; while the street photographer necessarily does people-watching, they do so for the purpose of taking photographs of the people for art and documentary purposes involved = taking part in sth; being part of sth or connected with sth to hold a sale = to sell sth cheaply foot in the door technique = to start small and increase the size of your requests had started work (working) in the bank he was (had been)... When my English gets better I won't use a vocabulary dictionary (any more) In At the hairdresser's People eat for truth take it for granted ]]> 20210306 08:30-09:30 1 1450 active Dealing with stress, anger at work By the end of this session you will have studied pg 153 emotions - vocabulary bank smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf. conditionals_mindmap.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details A.Gracheva - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 706 669 766 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/706669766 ]]> 20200417-2057 Zero, first conditional (real situations) active grammar active textbook conditionals mindmap smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf. conditionals_mindmap.pdf ]]> active textbook pg 138 language bank set for homework pg 139 ex 1 2 conditionals pg 69 ex 6 A B listening speak_out_intermediate_audio_cd02_2.ogg set for homework pg 69 ex 7 A practice pg 69 ex 7 B practice pg 70 ex 8 A B speaking Lexical material: Phrasal (multi-word) verbs T / Cl When do you usually dress down, on [Mondays | Fridays]? ✓ Fridays pg 70 ex 9 A B vocab plus ]]> 20200515-1541 Phrasal verbs with separable and not separable objects (transitive vs intransitve) active grammar 20210227-0943 active textbook particles in phrasal verbs mindmap smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf. particles_in_phrasal_verbs_mindmap.pdf ]]> active textbook pg 70 ex 10 C set for homework pg 153 ex 1 A B multi-word verbs ]]> wip grammar to try on = to wear clothes to see of you want to buy them to go off = to stop liking someone / sth to chat sb up = to talk to sb so that they will like you to settle down = to choose to live a calm life (e.g. at home with a partner) to dress down = to wear clothes (at work) that are not smart (e.g. jeans) at on vacation I see two pieces of advices advice ... what I put as a (top) priority ]]> 20210227 08:30-09:30 1 1450 active Describing emotions By the end of this session you will have studied Content management system update By default only the session log (with homework / prep) for the future lesson is displayed. course log The course log is now available in the dynamic menu top left floating menu. session dates Click on any session date to check feedback, new vocab, etc. Speak Out Intermediate pg 66 Unit 5.5 Lookback pg 68 ex 1 B reading The six basic emotions zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details A.Gracheva - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 706 669 766 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/706669766 ]]> active textbook pg 68 ex 1 B C reading The six basic emotions Lexical material: ing / ed adjectives T / Cl Maths lessons are [bored | boring]? ✓ boring = adjective + ing → cause Students are [bored | boring]? ✓ bored = adjective + ed → result pg 68 ex 2 A B vocab pg 68 ex 2 C vocab pg 68 ex D speaking pg 153 emotions - vocabulary bank pg 69 ex 3 listening speak_out_intermediate_audio_cd02_1.ogg pg 69 ex 4 A B listening speak_out_intermediate_audio_cd02_1.ogg T / Cl Would you like to try this destruction therapy? (...) pg 69 ex 4 C D listening ]]> wip grammar distress = feeling of great worry or unhappiness; great suffering to prompt = to make sb decide to do sth; to cause sth to happen lump = piece of sth hard or solid, usually without a particular shape; (informal, especially BrE) a heavy, lazy or stupid person to induce = to cause sth; to persuade or influence sb to do sth enjoyable = giving pleasure disgusting = extremely unpleasant; unacceptable & shocking rotten = that has decayed and cannot be eaten or used; very bad astonishing = very surprising; difficult to believe stationery = materials for writing and for using in an office, for example paper, pens and envelopes have 6th result came sixth In generally, we have... In general generally, we have... ]]> 20210206 08:30-09:30 1 1450 active Presenting a new machine By the end of this session you will have studied pg 63 ex 5 A making polite requests zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details A.Gracheva - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 706 669 766 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/706669766 ]]> active textbook DVD pg 64 ex 1 2 DVD preview pg 64 ex 3 4 DVD view Lexical material: Presenting a new machine pg 65 ex 5 A B C listening speak_out_intermediate_audio_cd01_43.ogg pg 65 ex 5 D E presentation use key phrases pg 65 ex 6 A writing an advertisement set for homework pg 65 ex 6 B writing an advertisement ]]> quirky = strikingly unconventional parkour = freerunning; non competitive sport which involves running, jumping, climbing & other complicated techniques traceur = man participating in parkour traceuse = woman participating in parkour for peace's sake = used to emphasize that it is important to do sth or when you are annoyed about sth ginormous /dʒʌɪˈnɔːməs/ = (BrE, spoken) extremely large baptism of fire = difficult introduction to a new job or activity power of attorney = right to act as the representative of sb in business or financial matters; a document that gives sb this right colon /'kəulən/ = mark ( : ) used to introduce a list, a summary, an explanation, etc. or before reporting what sb has said turnstile /ˈtə:nstaɪl/ = gate at the entrance to a public building, stadium, etc. that turns in a circle when pushed, allowing one person to go through at a time hob = top part of a cooker where food is cooked in pans; a similar surface that is built into a kitchen unit and is separate from the oven, e.g. an electric / a gas hob chore /tʃɔ:/ = task that you do regularly; unpleasant or boring task not about it that's not the point I prefer to cook bake a cake in the oven It's really help helps me Women have housedeal housework | household chores Make you sure (that) when you cook witht his equipment (that) you have... ]]> 20210130 08:30-09:30 1 1450 active Making polite requests to find a solution to a problem By the end of this session you will have studied pg 152 vocabulary bank word building zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details A.Gracheva - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 706 669 766 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/706669766 ]]> active textbook A B discussion Lexical material: Problems & solutions T / Cl Have you ever tried to fix a jammed printer? (...) pg 62 ex 1 C vocab pg 62 ex 1 D speaking T / Cl What can you do if your computer has frozen? ✓ submit a ticket (...) pg 62 ex 2 A B reading Functional language: Polite requests pg 62 ex 3 A B listening speak_out_intermediate_audio_cd01_40.ogg pg 62 ex 3 C listening speak_out_intermediate_audio_cd01_41.ogg pg 136 language bank set for homework pg 137 ex 1 requests - language bank Functional language: Responding to requests pg 63 ex 4 A B ]]> 20210130-0915 Embedded questions active grammar active textbook pg 63 ex 5 B listening speak_out_intermediate_audio_cd01_43.ogg pg 63 ex 5 C intonation pg 63 ex 6 A B C role play ]]> jammed = not able to move to sort sth out = to find a solution to a problem; to make clear to swear = to use rude or offensive language, usually because you are angry to face with = to accept that a difficult situation exists, although you would prefer not to ATM = cash machine; automated teller machine refund = sb sth to give sb their money back, especially because they have paid too much or because they are not satisfied with sth they bought IT ticket = generalized term used to refer to a record of work performed (or needing to be performed) by your IT support organization to operate your company's technology environment, fix issues and resolve user requests standby mode He checked if the camera worked or didn't worked work my camera The man asks why does she doesn't copy files on a memory stick I tried to enter into get onto the internet ]]> 20210123 08:30-09:30 1 1450 active Using question tags for confirmation By the end of this session you will have studied pg 137 question tags pg 60 ex 7 practice - question tags smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. discourse_markers_mindmap.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details A.Gracheva - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 706 669 766 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/706669766 ]]> 20200131-0910 Tag questions active decks deck_of_phrases_question_tags_a202.csv 20210123-1051 Question tags active review grammar_tag_questions_b2_01_selection.csv active textbook speak_out_intermediate_audio_cd01_39.ogg pg 61 ex 8 B speak_out_intermediate_audio_cd01_40.ogg pg 61 ex 9 speaking ]]> active textbook pg 61 ex 11 pg 61 ex 12 A B suffixes set for homework pg 152 vocabulary bank word building ]]> wip grammar was changed Some people don't can't imagine ice cream without wafers ]]> 20210116 08:30-09:30 1 0 active Making inquiries, debating By the end of this session you will have studied pg 58 ex 9 writing - advantages & disadvantages Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10HEJpk-fZXk11D3WslzuAfxtZ2hBWp8VSnLqQmFQlJI/edit?usp=sharing smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. discourse_markers_mindmap.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details A.Gracheva - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 706 669 766 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/706669766 ]]> active textbook Lexical material: Questions, inquires, investigations, debates... T / Cl What is another of saying 'I'm not sure you're right about pt 1' ✓ I wonder about pt 1 pg 59 ex 2 A B C vocab set for homework pg 59 ex 2 D vocab pg 60 ex 3 A speaking T / Cl Do you always give true answers or do you sometimes cheat and give approximate ones? Why? (...) pg 60 ex 3 B reading Questions Daddy can't answer T / Cl Did you have a simplified encyclopedia when you were a child? (...) pg 60 ex 4 A B listening speak_out_intermediate_audio_cd01_36.ogg pg 60 ex 5 A listening speak_out_intermediate_audio_cd01_37.ogg pg 60 ex 5 B listening speak_out_intermediate_audio_cd01_38.ogg ]]> 20200131-0916 Tag questions active grammar active textbook set for homework pg 60 ex 7 practice - question tags set for homework pg 136 language bank pg 137 question tags ]]> to question = to have or express doubts or suspicions about sth to wonder (about sth) = to think about sth and try to decide what is true, what will happen, what you should do, etc to inquire = to seek information formally; make a formal investigation tidal wave = very large ocean wave that is caused by a storm or an earthquake, and that destroys things when it reaches the land; sudden increase in a particular feeling, activity or type of behaviour nightmare = dream that is very frightening or unpleasant wrestler = person who takes part in the sport of wrestling; combatant who tries to throw opponent to the ground REM = rapid eye movement, describes a period of sleep during which you dream and your eyes make many small movements to wonder = to think about sth and try to decide what is true, what will happen, what you should do, etc to look into = to find out the facts about; examine; study; inspect robbery = crime of stealing money or goods from a bank, shop/store, person, etc., especially using violence or threats jellyfish = sea creature with a body like jelly and long thin parts called tentacles that can give a sharp sting (looks a bit like a plastic bag) to break up = to split My day passed under the motto "to meet all friend" I spent my days trying to meet friends ... to run from the hill downhill ... and the reaction on to oinions is that If I remember correct correctly Every music band in finally breaks up Every music band in finally the end breaks up ]]> 20201226 08:30-09:30 1 1450 active Writing an advantages / disadvantages essay By the end of this session you will have studied pg 58 ex 7 C D reading zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details A.Gracheva - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 706 669 766 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/706669766 ]]> active textbook Feedback When I worked as a clerk in my previous bank, I used to get up at 07:00 a.m. every morning. I made had a fast breakfast, a some porridge or cottage cheese with sour cream and a cup of tea. Road The journey | commuting took me about a hour and a half to the office. I would go to work by with the underground. The first thing I did was check my mail, then I took a started my daily file. I used to prepare this file yesterday on the previous evening. Then daily routine began. Usually I had 2 telecommunication meetings a day , and some face to face meeting. Per week I would have about one or two product approvals. It doesn’t matter There was a variety of products, such as IT products or sales products, credit or payment to name but a few . I worked in a team of ten. All staff used to use an office dress business style. It was the internal corporate culture. Only on Friday were jeans Friday allowed . ]]> active textbook pg 161 match challenges to means of transport pg 57 ex 6 C speaking Functional language: Advantages / Disadvantages essay pg 58 7 A discussion pg 58 ex 7 B reading pg 58 ex 7 C D reading Lexical material: Discourse markers pg 58 ex 8 A Lexical material: Discourse markers
discourse markers mindmap
T / Cl → discuss advantages & disadvantages of a new technology, machine or device ✓ use guidelines ✓ use discourse markers set for homework pg 58 ex 8 B set for homework pg 58 ex 9 writing - advantages & disadvantages ]]> however = conjunction used to introduce a statement that contrasts with sth that has just been said although = conjunction used to mean 'but' or 'however' when you are commenting on a statement to sort out = arrange or order by classes or categories; make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear 'm not used don't use 'by far' ]]> 20201219 08:30-09:30 1 1450 active Understanding machines & technology By the end of this session you will have studied pg 56 James May's 20th century pg 57 ex 3 A reading for detail Optional homework (if time available) pg 53 ex 6 B writing - your daily routine Paste your assignment in a Googledoc & share the link. zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details A.Gracheva - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 706 669 766 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/706669766 ]]> active textbook pg 56 ex 1 C pg 56 ex 1 D E listening speak_out_intermediate_audio_cd01_35.ogg pg 152 vocabulary bank was set for homework pg 57 ex 2 reading pg 56 James May's 20th century pg 57 ex 3 A reading for detail pg 57 ex 3 B ]]> 20201219-0927 Comparative and superlative forms active grammar active textbook pg 136 read carefully pg 57 ex 4 C pg 57 ex 5 A practice pg 57 ex 5 B practice set for homework pg 137 practice comparatives & superlatives ]]> wip grammar active textbook wip grammar early bird gets the worm = person who gets up early in the morning has the best chance of succeeding mpg = miles per gallon; 4.54 litres mph = miles per hour (50miles = 80 kms) to shrink = to become or to make sth smaller in size or amount to set out = to leave on a journey or voyage much many new projects Internet signal connection is not well very good at this office They want to decrease the (what you pay the landlord of your office space) rent They cannot answer on this question ... how many much increase of garbage (OR litter) there is in the ocean Expectation Exception to the rule ]]> essay /'e,sei/ 20201212 08:30-09:30 1 1450 active Describing your daily routine By the end of this session you will have studied FYI Sample Cover Letter Used With a Job Application (Text Version) https://www.thebalancecareers.com/job-application-letter-sample-2062548 Cover Letter Samples https://career.virginia.edu/resumes/writing-cover-letter/cover-letter-sample Cover Letter Sample for a Resume https://www.thebalancecareers.com/cover-letter-sample-for-a-resume-2060250 zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details A.Gracheva - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 706 669 766 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/706669766 ]]> active textbook speak_out_intermediate_audio_cd01_34.ogg pg 53 ex 5 B C pg 53 ex D E speaking Functional language: Your daily routine pg 53 ex 6 A write back reading set for homework - to be confirmed pg 53 ex 6 B writing - your daily routine pg 54 Lookback 4.5 Feedback ]]> apart from this = used to say that sb/sth is not included in what you are talking about; beside that (make) a special ask request My target is to take away address some strange moments issues | problems I'm lucky because I don't have to go to job work at weekend weekends They have lunch in the middle time at lunchtime | midday If you work as a teacher you must to love babies (young children) I leave home at seven point twenty at the latest I never cook make coffee ]]> 20201205 08:30-09:30 1 1450 active Describing your 1st day at work By the end of this session you will have studied Rescheduled from previous lesson icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Writing pg 49 ex 11 writing a cover letter Update contents → rational (why you want this company) Indeed, your company features opportunities which I believe would match my ambitions. [describe what you like about this company] Optimising division of labour to pre-empt burning out of employees due to carrying out a mechanical task Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12or5JrMzm3XLzkQKTt5eP4lE00SvYruYUwIkveTW_5o/edit?usp=sharing zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details A.Gracheva - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 706 669 766 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/706669766 ]]> active textbook A B DVD preview T / Cl What difficulties could you have to join a Welsh company? (...) pg 52 ex 2 speaking video DVD pg 52 ex 3 DVD view pg 52 ex 4 A B DVD view ]]> active textbook wip grammar name plate = sign on the door or the wall of a building showing the name of a company or the name of a person who is living or working there welcome pack = set of different things that are supplied together for a new employee motto = short sentence or phrase that expresses the aims and beliefs of a person, a group, an institution, etc. and is used as a rule of behaviour parcel = something that is wrapped in paper or put into a thick envelope so that it can be sent by mail, carried easily, or given as a present sitcom = regular programme on television that shows the same characters in different amusing situations success suceed next year We're ready to enter recruit you I will have ten reporters subordinates I have to congratulation congratulate (them | employees) on birthdays When a new employee enters to joins a new company ]]> 20201128 08:30-09:30 1 1450 active Managing a discussion By the end of this session you will have studied see pg 134 language bank - reaching an agreement pg 135 ex 1 icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Writing pg 49 ex 11 writing a cover letter Update contents → rational (why you want this company) Indeed, your company features opportunities which I believe would match my ambitions. [describe what you like about this company] Optimising division of labour to pre-empt burning out of employees due to carrying out a mechanical task Use examples below: Sample Cover Letter Used With a Job Application (Text Version) https://www.thebalancecareers.com/job-application-letter-sample-2062548 Cover Letter Samples https://career.virginia.edu/resumes/writing-cover-letter/cover-letter-sample Cover Letter Sample for a Resume https://www.thebalancecareers.com/cover-letter-sample-for-a-resume-2060250 Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12or5JrMzm3XLzkQKTt5eP4lE00SvYruYUwIkveTW_5o/edit?usp=sharing zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details A.Gracheva - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 706 669 766 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/706669766 ]]> active textbook pg 51 ex 4 B listening speak_out_intermediate_audio_cd01_32.ogg Functional language: Managing a discussion T / Cl What is a synonymous expression of 'To begin with'? ✓ First of all pg 51 ex 5 A vocab pg 51 ex 5 B listening speak_out_intermediate_audio_cd01_33.ogg set for homework pg 51 ex 6 vocab T / Cl Do you think tourism is well developed in the Russian Federation? (...) How would you promote tourism? (...) pg 51 ex 7 A speaking role play → use expressions from pg 51 ex 3 5 e.g. The way I see things, Russia has plenty of opportunities for sports tourism I suggest we focus on themed tourism too because... I'm not sure that eco-tourism is a good idea in Russia because logistics are expensive (...) ]]> to recap (on sth) | ~ sth = to repeat or give a summary of what has already been said, decided, etc themed /'θi:md/ = (of an event or a place of entertainment) designed to reflect a particular subject or period of history heavy heart = feeling of being weighed down with sorrow; unhappiness (to go on maternity leave) When the bank left from Russia My interview is postponed on to Monday It's easier for tourists for to fly to Moscow I'm sorry to say that | but by at this price, you can buy... I suggest we think about what time should when | the time when we should open this company ]]> guide /'gaid/ cruise /'kru:z/ 20201121 08:30-09:30 1 1450 active Reaching an agreement By the end of this session you will have studied The apprentice icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Writing pg 49 ex 11 writing a cover letter Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12or5JrMzm3XLzkQKTt5eP4lE00SvYruYUwIkveTW_5o/edit?usp=sharing zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details A.Gracheva - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 706 669 766 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/706669766 ]]> active textbook The apprentice T / Cl Have you ever had to compete with your own team to get promoted? (...) Lexical material: Business pg 50 ex 1 B vocab pg 50 ex 1 C speaking Functional language: Reaching an agreement pg 50 ex 2 A B listening speak_out_intermediate_audio_cd01_31.ogg pg 51 ex 3 table see pg 134 language bank - reaching an agreement set for homework pg 135 ex 1 ]]> wip grammar contestant = person who takes part in a contest or competition apprentice = young person who works for an employer for a fixed period of time in order to learn the particular skills needed in their job restructuring = corporate management term for the act of reorganizing the legal, ownership, operational, or other structures of a company for the purpose of making it more profitable, or better organized for its present needs a new profile challenges If I not don't win at this show it's not a problem Even if I'm afraid I can... I go out of quit | left my second job because it was impossible to find a common language with my boss (OR to collaborate with | to be on the same wavelength as ...) ... this is confirmed by the victory being awarded in the category "Excellent result" in the restructuring plan run by ... ]]> 20201114 08:30-09:30 1 1450 active Applying for a job By the end of this session you will have studied pg 49 ex 8 reading (advertisement) pg 49 ex 9 A B reading Paradise Island caretaker zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details A.Gracheva - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 706 669 766 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/706669766 ]]> active textbook Paradise Island caretaker T / Cl How would you check if the caretaker works properly? ✓ give deadlines for completing the web-site, stories, etc ✓ review descriptions in the weblog (...) Functional language: Writing a cover letter pg 49 ex 9 A B reading Lexical material: Applying for a job pg 49 ex 9 C pg 49 ex 10 organising ideas set for homework pg 49 ex 11 writing a cover letter ]]> wip grammar caretaker = person whose job is to take care of a building such as a school or a block of flats or an apartment building distraction = thing that takes your attention away from what you are doing or thinking about done complete again what I had already done (completed) They're waiting OK for approval from the mother company Some employers want a high qualifications employers highly qualified employees and pay him them a small salary They want to come back to boss a leading | management position As journalists, they have to feel currency tendence the current tendency | ongoing trends They show that they work but they nothing do nothing Have Had (OR Did) this video (have) some post-production? ]]> 20201107 08:30-09:30 1 1450 active Describing present & past habits By the end of this session you will have studied pg 47 ex 4 A vocab pg 48 ex 6 A practice smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson http://www.ictnle.com/mindmaps/used_to_would_will_mindmap.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details A.Gracheva - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 706 669 766 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/706669766 ]]> active textbook pg 48 ex 6 B listening speak_out_intermediate_audio_cd01_30.ogg set for homework pg 135 ex 1 2 used to, would pg 48 ex 7 speaking ]]> has changed I called to this organisation I was smaller shorter than a table I would to practise different mathematics tasks because I liked it /'laikt it/ (and not /laikəd/) We were (would be) regular regularly absent at this time You couldn't dance by to (the music of | from) a radio station He was angry because for within 3 months we forgot had forgotten everything ]]> 20201031 08:30-09:30 1 1450 active Describing your dream job By the end of this session you will have studied Banking 2020 - Technology Disruption in Banking How would you like to transact with your bank in 2020? On vacation - relaxing on a beach, from your home or on the go? Most of us would prefer all three where time, place and medium don't matter. Today, Banks are adapting to changing consumer behavior and are focusing on building new channels for interacting and transacting with them. The millennials in particular prefer banking anywhere, anytime and is therefore demanding innovative methods for availing banking services. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i35xfEGAu-I Speak Out Intermediate pg 151 ex 1 A confusing words smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf. English Grammar in Use - Intermediate by Murphy, Cambridge University Press Units 31 32 33 Have to - must - mustn't - needn't - should english_grammar_in_use_intermediate_3rd_ed_murphy_cambridge_unit31-32-33_have_to_must_mustnt_neednt_should_w_key.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details A.Gracheva - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 706 669 766 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/706669766 ]]> active textbook pg 47 ex 2 A B C listening speak_out_intermediate_audio_cd01_28.ogg Lexical material: Strong adjectives (non-gradable) T / Cl Traffic jams in Moscow are [very | absolutely] awful awful = non gradable (strong) adjective ✓ absolutely → used only for emphasis set for homework pg 47 ex 3 vocab set for homework pg 47 ex 4 A vocab pg 47 ex 4 B C listening speak_out_intermediate_audio_cd01_29.ogg ]]> 20200424-1620 Past and present habits (used to vs will) active grammar active textbook used to - would - will mindmap smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print & illustrate the following mindmap in your own way (use colours, symbols, etc) http://www.ictnle.com/mindmaps/used_to_would_will_mindmap.pdf ]]> active textbook set for homework pg 48 ex 6 A practice ]]> modelling = work of a fashion model winemaker = someone who makes wine restaurant critic = person who expresses opinions about the good and bad qualities of restaurants to put on weight = to increase one's body weight willing = ready or pleased to help and not needing to be persuaded; done or given in an enthusiastic way crew = people working on a ship, plane, etc countdown = action of counting seconds backwards to zero, for example before a spacecraft is launched to blast off = to begin ascending from the ground under rocket power snorkel = breathing-tube for an underwater swimmer recipient = a person who receives sth at your earliest convenience = as soon as you have the opportunity ASAP = as soon as possible proven ability = tested and shown to be true; beyond doubt hands-on experience = practical experience borrow lend me a pen I worked too long entered on my computer yesterday I don't think it's my neighbour do did it I don't think it's my neighbour who do did it He told about the strategia strategy for the future year Maybe it's a family deal business Before she became the a model she thought (used to think) that... She has to tested taste 3 meals a day He has to wake up in 2hrs at 2 (am) in the night ]]> 20201024 08:30-09:30 1 1450 20201023 active Describing obligations (must vs have to) & giving advice (should) By the end of this session you will have studied pg 46 ex 7 A survey Have you got what it takes to be a millionaire? zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details A.Gracheva - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 706 669 766 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/706669766 ]]> active textbook Have you got what it takes to be a millionaire? → check your score on pg 159 Lexical material: Confusing words & differences between 'work' and 'job' T / Cl I've got a lot of [job | work] to do ✓ work I like my [work | job] ✓ both are correct pg 46 ex 8 vocab - confusing words pg 46 ex 9 A B vocab pg 46 ex 10 A vocab set for homework pg 151 ex 1 A confusing words ]]> wip grammar make more competition be more competitive When my boss is on holiday I have optional additional work I have the opportunity to sit on in her chair I don't 'm not afraid that someone rejection may reject | dismiss me You can understand what wait is expected from | is awaiting you on in this organisation Of course I call to work ]]> boss's boss /'bɔ:səz/ /'bɔ:s/ 20201017 08:30-09:30 1 1450 active Describing obligations (must vs have to) By the end of this session you will have studied pg 151 ex 1 A vocabulary bank pg 44 ex 2 B reading for gist pg 44 Have you got what it takes? zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details A.Gracheva - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 706 669 766 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/706669766 ]]> active textbook pg 44 ex 1 C speaking set for homework pg 151 ex 1 A vocabulary bank T / Cl Are you a careerist? Do you want to be a millionaire? (...) What kind of motivation do you need? (...) pg 44 ex 2 A prediction pg 44 ex 2 B reading for gist pg 44 Have you got what it takes? pg 45 ex 3 reading for detail pg 45 ex 4 A B speaking T / Cl You don't have to be born rich to be a millionaire [obligation | not necessary] ✓ not necessary ]]> 20201003-0932 Must vs have to, must in the past active grammar active textbook set for homework pg 135 practice 4.1 ex 1 2 Must, have to, should pg 45 ex 6 A practice pg 45 ex 6 B speaking SSS describe a job they would like to have their partners have to guess ]]> wip grammar indecisive = unable to make decisions to think outside the box = to think creatively, in a different way moody = bad-tempered or upset, often for no particular reason sensible = able to make good judgements based on reason and experience rather than emotion; practical fun = enjoyable careerist /kəˈrɪərɪst/ = (often disapproving) a person whose career is more important to them than anything else the following qualities: being a good leader, able to think outside the box... If this project absolutely don't isn't interesting for me perhaps... Why I told said (I am) 'motivated' I forgot the translator meaning (OR translation) They're afraid a younger person come to their place may take their job Millionaires are maybe a little bit crazy on obsessed by their ideas ]]> 20201010 08:30-09:30 1 1450 active Describing personal qualities By the end of this session you will have studied icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Writing Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FcYzDL7kr6KMnBu5H0BPeAEL7s1aAk_LPAlG_JMCXns/edit?usp=sharing zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details A.Gracheva - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 706 669 766 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/706669766 ]]> active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FcYzDL7kr6KMnBu5H0BPeAEL7s1aAk_LPAlG_JMCXns/edit?usp=sharing T / Cl Feedback 〆 negative infinitives not to don’t postpone work 〆 double negatives e.g. I don’t hold something anything against... 〆 plural forms All important meeting meetings will be on Monday and Wednesday Mondays and Wednesdays ]]> active textbook (to be continued) ]]> indecisive = unable to make decisions to get bogged down in = to stop progressing; to slow to a halt organisate organise your work time ]]> 20201003 08:30-09:30 1 1450 20201004 active Writing memos By the end of this session you will have studied video file Watch the following video Pranav Mistry - The thrilling potential of SixthSense technology http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrtANPtnhyg Could this be a virtual revolution? (...) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details A.Gracheva - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 706 669 766 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/706669766 ]]> active textbook Watch the following video Pranav Mistry - The thrilling potential of SixthSense technology http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrtANPtnhyg Why is this technology called 6-th sense? ✓ it is based on intuitive body language = technology adapts to the user and not the user adapt to the technology → you shouldn't need to learn it = virtual revolution?... T / Cl Do you think that technology might in fact make life harder? (...) ]]> active textbook speak_out_intermediate_audio_cd01_27.ogg pg 41 ex 6 C D discussion Functional language: Writing a memo T / Cl How many e-mails do you receive per day? (...) Is it too much? (...) Do you spend too much time reading & answering e-mails? (...) Would you like to have a day without e-mails? (...) pg 41 ex 7 A T / Cl Will a day without e-mails really encourage face-to-face communication or on the contrary make work less effective? (...) set for homework pg 41 ex 7 B writing a memo ]]> harder = more difficult I'd rather do = I would prefer to do GP | general practitioner = doctor who is trained in general medicine and who works in the local community, not in a hospital be interesting for those | people | those people who are rich ...but for on the other hand it will be better if you talked face-to-face gave bad news face-to-face ... not to discuss on the phone or by e-mail As a result these problems don't are not solved It's a good (length of) time for to understand if | whether this idea work works or doesn't work We have too much many documents Emergency services have to disassemble remove | clear up the collapse ruins ]]> 20200926 08:30-09:30 1 1450 active Describing the virtual revolution By the end of this session you will have studied The virtual revolution schedule 20200912-19 holiday break zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details A.Gracheva - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 706 669 766 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/706669766 ]]> active textbook T / Cl What was the Internet revolution about? ✓ it opened up new realms of knowledge realm /'relm/ = area of activity, interest, or knowledge → made new facts available Are you addicted to the web? Are you a web addict? (...) pg 40 ex 2 A B discussion pg 40 ex 3 reading The virtual revolution video DVD pg 40 ex 4 DVD view pg 40 ex 5 A B pg 40 ex 5 C discussion T / Cl Have you ever heard of the Internet of Things? ✓ network of physical objects —“things”— that are embedded with sensors, software, and other technologies for the purpose of connecting and exchanging data with other devices and systems over the internet = 2nd internet revolution? (...) ]]> wip grammar wealth = large amount of money, property, etc. that a person or country owns realm /'relm/ = area of activity, interest, or knowledge to reveal = to show sth that previously could not be seen; to make sth known to sb circumstance = conditions and facts that are connected with and affect a situation, an event or an action astounding = amazing to challenge = to question whether a statement or an action is right, legal, etc. to empower = to enable or permit; to give more opportunity for independent action IoT = network of physical objects —“things”— that are embedded with sensors, software, and other technologies for the purpose of connecting and exchanging data with other devices and systems over the internet indecisive = unable to make decisions to think outside the box = to think creatively, in a different way moody = bad-tempered or upset, often for no particular reason sensible = able to make good judgements based on reason and experience rather than emotion; practical fun = enjoyable to home But by other side on the other hand ... I see watch TV sets I agree on by a 100% Lubyanka has special things to monitor what is publicated published on the social net Of course, the Internet have has not only positive sides You will have problem communication to some) problems communicating with other people You can lost lose your money ]]> 20200905 08:30-09:30 1 1450 active Reformulating By the end of this session you will have studied schedule 20200829 cancelled zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details A.Gracheva - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 706 669 766 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/706669766 ]]> active textbook speak_out_intermediate_audio_cd01_25.ogg pg 132 language bank pg 133 ex 1 dealing with misunderstandings pg 39 ex 4 A B Functional language: Reformulating (so you're saying, in other words...) T / Cl If you don't understand sth, you ask [to repeat | to use different words]? ✓ to use different words = reformulating pg 39 ex 5 A pg 39 ex 5 B C listening speak_out_intermediate_audio_cd01_26.ogg ]]> 20200417-2323 Elision, contractions & connected speech (linking) active grammar active textbook role play check SSS know pronunciation of 'suite' (like 'sweet') pg 162 SSS change roles ]]> to shush = to tell sb to be quiet, especially by saying 'shush', or by putting your finger against your lips didn't hadn't made a mistake perhaps I will be would have come 1st place It's a good field opportunity for to understand my mistakes In-house competition was very much higher ]]> 20200822 08:30-09:30 1 1450 0 active Avoiding misunderstandings By the end of this session you will have studied Writing Describe a swimming competition ✓ use vocab from previous lesson(s) e.g. I want to keep on eye on buoys better ✓ practise future forms to explain how you plan to prepare and compete e.g. I'm going to swim and breathe only on one side Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JhsDpgqGUmMY1NhyrwgF1Sp_qDrfjS_FWab3ZTznsvk/edit?usp=sharing Speak Out Intermediate pg 38 ex 1 A reading pg 160 ex 1 B reading schedule 20200829 cancelled zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details A.Gracheva - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 706 669 766 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/706669766 ]]> active textbook Lexical material: Misunderstanding pg 38 ex 2 A B vocab Functional language: Dealing with misunderstandings pg 38 ex 3 A B listening speak_out_intermediate_audio_cd01_24.ogg ]]> generous (with sth) = giving or willing to give freely in a week I have practice Twice in a week I have practice twice a week It's time for one circle lapse I have 100 by times 8 People who can swim by with very expensive goggles ]]> suite /'swi:t/ sweet /'swi:t/ 20200815 08:30-09:30 1 1450 1450 20200814 0 active Describing holidays in Crimea, a swimming competition at Lake Sokol By the end of this session you will have studied pg 150 vocabulary bank - idioms schedule 20200713-20200801 Duncan's holiday break zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details A.Gracheva - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 706 669 766 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/706669766 ]]> active textbook wip grammar pebble stone = smooth, round stone that is found in or near water sanatorium = place like a hospital where patients who have a lasting illness or who are getting better after an illness are treated amateur = person who takes part in a sport or other activity for enjoyment or interest, not as a job mile = unit for measuring distance equal to 1 609 metres references reviews about Sochi This place doesn't is not undergoing any | is not in development I didn't have target plan to watch this build building We can not came back give you your money back We can not came back your money give you a refund They changed on for Krugla Lake Some story news about my tomorrow competition tomorrow ]]> 20200711 08:30-09:30 1 1450 1450 20200710 0 active Being in hot trouble By the end of this session you will have studied Visions of the future pg 36 ex 5 C grammar pg 36 ex 6 A grammar schedule 20200713-20200801 Duncan's holiday break zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details A.Gracheva - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 706 669 766 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/706669766 ]]> active textbook Visions of the future pg 36 ex 5 B C ]]> 20200415-1657 Position of adverbs in future, affirmative and negative tenses active grammar active textbook pg 36 ex 6 B speaking pg 132 language bank set for homework pg 133 ex 1 2 practice (future) pg 37 ex 7 A B C speaking Lexical material: Idioms T / Cl I'm not going out in the rain because I already feel under the weather [I am wet and cold | I'm ill] ✓ ill pg 37 ex 8 A B C vocab T / Cl When was the last time you were in hot trouble? (...) pg 37 ex 9 10 pg 37 ex 11 A set for homework pg 150 vocabulary bank - idioms ]]> wip grammar mankind = human beings thought about as one large group; the human race to be in hot water = to be in trouble to work against the clock = to need to finish sth in a short time to put your foot in it = to say sth embarrassing that gets you into trouble to be someone's cup of tea = to be someone's favourite thing dark horse = someone who has a lot of secrets rat race = competitive world of work makes make difficult operations (surgery) on the heart It's help helps people to live easy (more) easily Some medicine medical equipment can makes make better operations than human humans | doctors Robots cannot be tired His hands are not so active precise than as robots If people can build a high sky scraper We're running out of the time ]]> 20200704 08:30-09:30 1 1450 1450 20200703 0 active Describing short term & long term goals By the end of this session you will have studied Rescheduled from previous lesson smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English Grammar in Use - intermediate 3rd ed - Murphy Unit 20 Present continuous vs going to icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Complete exercises key to exercise Check your answers with the key at the end of the file english_grammar_in_use_intermediate_3rd_ed_murphy_cambridge_unit19_20_present_continuous_vs_going_to_for_the_future_w_key.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details A.Gracheva - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 706 669 766 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/706669766 ]]> active textbook pg 35 ex 2 A B listening speak_out_intermediate_audio_cd01_23.ogg pg 35 ex 2 C listening speak_out_intermediate_audio_cd01_23.ogg T / Cl Traditional Tv involves [push | pull] technology ✓ push Do you already use 'VOD' (video on demand)? ✓ Netflix on-demand = pull technology pg 35 ex 3 vocab Lexical material: Future time markers [in | on] the long term ✓ in pg 35 ex 4 A B T / Cl What do you hope to achieve in the short term? (...) What do you want to change in your life in the long term? (...) pg 35 ex 4 C speaking ]]> record player = piece of equipment for playing records in order to listen to the music, etc. on them LP = long-playing phonograph record; designed to be played at 33.3 rpm cassette player = electronic equipment for playing cassettes to disappear = to become impossible to see; to stop existing thumbprint = mark made by the pattern of lines on the top of a person's thumb in the long term = a long time in the future to get hold of sb = to contact sb Every All my colleagues who was were in my office I'm not sure I want to go here there It's not still popular any more In 10 years I don't know what happened will happen and maybe I changed 'll change flats I don't feel depressed at it by that Some mothers go to mother's vacations on maternity leave ]]> 20200629 10:30-11:30 1 1450 0 active Communicating with short messages By the end of this session you will have studied Rescheduled from previous lesson smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English Grammar in Use - intermediate 3rd ed - Murphy Unit 20 Present continuous vs going to icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Complete exercises key to exercise Check your answers with the key at the end of the file english_grammar_in_use_intermediate_3rd_ed_murphy_cambridge_unit19_20_present_continuous_vs_going_to_for_the_future_w_key.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details A.Gracheva - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 706 669 766 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/706669766 ]]> active textbook pg 34 ex 8 C listening speak_out_intermediate_audio_cd01_22.ogg set for homework pg 150 ex 1 2 vocabulary bank T / Cl What do you enjoy gossiping about? (...) When did you last make a compliment? (...) pg 34 ex 9 A B C speaking Functional language: Writing messages & using note form T / Cl If your colleague sends a message 'YRUL8?', what do you reply? Why are you late? OOO, will reply ASAP ↔ Out of office, I will reply as soon as possible Gone shopping (I have) gone shopping OK, Hope 2 CU nxt wk ↔ OK, I hope to see you next week pg 34 ex 10 pg 34 ex 11 A B pg 34 ex 12 writing short messages
]]> wip grammar to moan = to make a long deep sound, usually expressing unhappiness, suffering or sexual pleasure to boast about / of sth = to talk with too much pride about sth that you have or can do to gossip = to talk about other people's private lives, often in an unkind way ca. = circa: approximately Cf. = confer: compare to e.g. = exempli gratia: for example i.e. = id est: that is or in other words NB = nota bene: take note or notice n.d. = not determined (in a table reporting results) n.d. = no date (when used in a citation) qtd = quoted in (when used in a citation) Viz. = videlicet: namely vs. = versus: against 2F4U = Too Fast For You 4YEO FYEO = For Your Eyes Only AAMOF = As a Matter of Fact AAR = At any rate ACK = Acknowledgment AFAIK = As far as I know AFAIR = As far as I remember / recall AFK = Away from Keyboard AKA = Also known as B2K BTK = Back to Keyboard BAU = Business as usual (It’s been raining non-stop since yesterday but it’s BAU at our stores today and we look forward to serving you!) BTT = Back to Topic BTW = By the Way B/C = Because C&P = Copy and Paste CU = See you CTA = Call to action CYS = Check your Settings DND = Do not disturb DIY = Do it Yourself EOBD = End of Business Day EOD = End of Discussion / End of day EOM = End of Message EOT = End of Thread / .. Text / .. Transmission FAQ = Frequently asked Questions FACK = Full Acknowledge FKA = Formerly known as FWIW = For what it's Worth FYI / JFYI = (Just) For your Information FTFY = Fixed That For You FTW = Fuck the World / For the Win HF = Have fun HTH = Hope this Helps IDK = I don't know IIRC = If I Recall / Remember Correctly IMHO = In my Humble Opinion IMO = In my Opinion IMNSHO = In my not so Humble / Honest Opinion IOW = In other Words ITT = In this Thread LOL = Laughing out loud DGMW = Don't get me wrong MMW = Mark my Words N/A = Not Available / Applicable NaN = Not a Number NNTR = No need to Reply noob n00b = Newbie NOYB = None of your Business NRN = No Reply Necessary OMG = Oh my God OOO = Out of office OP = Original Poster, Original Post OT = Off Topic OTOH = On the other Hand PEBKAC = Problem exists between Keyboard and Chair POV = Point of View ROTFL = Rolling on the Floor Laughing RSVP = Repondez s'il vous plait (French: Please reply) RTFM = Read the fine Manual SCNR = Sorry, could not Resist SFLR = Sorry, for late Reply SME = Subject Matter Expert (We received your email request for tech support. An SME will be calling you this evening from 8-9 pm as indicated in your request.) SPOC = Single Point of Contact TBA = To be Announced TBC = To be Continued / To be Confirmed TBH = To be honest T&C = Terms and conditions TIA = Thanks in Advance TGIF = Thanks God, it's Friday THX TNX = Thanks TL;DR = Too Long; Didn’t Read TQ = Thank You TYVM = Thank You Very Much TYT = Take your Time TTYL = Talk to you Later w/ = with w/o = without w00t = Whoomp, there it is, meaning "Hooray" WFM = Works for Me WIP = Work in progress WRT = With Regard to WTH = What the Hell / What the Heck WTF = What the Fuck YMMD = You made my Day YMMV = Your Mileage may vary YAM = Yet Another Meeting ICYMI = In Case you missed it 2moro = Tomorrow 2nte = Tonight AEAP = As Early as Possible ALAP = As Late as Possible ASAP = As Soon as Possible ASL = Age / Sex / Location? B3 = Blah, Blah, Blah B4YKI = Before You Know it BFF = Best Friends, Forever BM&Y = Between Me and You BRB = Be right Back BRT = Be right There BTAM = Be that as it May C-P = Sleepy CTN = Cannot talk now CUS = See You Soon CWOT = Complete Waste of Time CYT = See You Tomorrow E123 = Easy as 1, 2, 3 EM? = Excuse Me? EOD = End of Day F2F = Face to Face FC = Fingers Crossed FOAF = Friend of a Friend GR8 = Great HAK = Hugs and Kisses IDC = I Don't Care IDK = I Don't Know ILU / ILY = I Love You IMU = I Miss You IRL = In Real Life J/K = Just Kidding JC = Just Checking JTLYK = Just to Let You Know KFY = Kiss for You KMN = Kill Me Now KPC = Keeping Parents Clueless L8R = Later MoF = Male or Female MTFBWY = May the Force be with You MYOB = Mind Your Own Business N-A-Y-L = In a While NAZ = Name, Address, ZIP NC = No Comment NIMBY = Not in my Backyard NM = Never Mind / Nothing Much NP = No Problem NSFW = Not Safe for Work NTIM = Not that it Matters NVM = Never Mind OATUS = On a totally Unrelated Subject OIC = Oh, I See OMW = On My Way OTL = Out to Lunch OTP = On the Phone P911 = Parent Alert PAL = Parents are Listening PAW = Parents are Watching PIR = Parent in Room POS = Parent over Shoulder PROP(S) = Proper Respect / Proper Recognition QT = Cutie RN = Right Now RU = Are You SEP = Someone else's Problem SITD = Still in the Dark SLAP = Sounds like a Plan SMIM = Send Me an Instant Message SO = Significant Other TMI = Too Much Information UR = Your / You are W8 = Wait WB = Welcome Back WYCM = Will You Call Me? WYWH = Wish You Were Here XOXOXOX = Hugs and Kisses much many women, of course they're gossiping during all day I see it for the first life time Maybe he asks that he called her back her Peter is absent on for dinner ]]> 20200627 08:30-09:30 1 1450 2900 20200626 1 active Making plans for the future By the end of this session you will have studied pg 133 ex 1 2 future (plans) smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English Grammar in Use - intermediate 3rd ed - Murphy Unit 19 20 Present continuous vs going to icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Complete exercises key to exercise Check your answers with the key at the end of the file english_grammar_in_use_intermediate_3rd_ed_murphy_cambridge_unit19_20_present_continuous_vs_going_to_for_the_future_w_key.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details A.Gracheva - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 706 669 766 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/706669766 optional homework Optional homework ]]> grammar_future_forms_selection_b1_03.csv active textbook T / Cl They may [be | have] a problem ✓ they = pronoun There may [be | have] a problem ✓ be there = adverb language bank pg 133 ex 1 2 future (plans) Grammar: Connected speech (going to - gonna) pg 33 ex 5 A B listening speak_out_intermediate_audio_cd01_21.ogg pg 33 ex 6 practice pg 33 ex 7 A B speaking SSS choose first which tense to use, then speak out ]]> wip grammar burn make some soup I plan to modernisation modernise | revamp my balcony ... something more interesting than you had thought before ... and only then I 'll start looking for some furniture Most neighbours stay leave bicycles in the hall In my entrance there is no such this problem haven't got ]]> 20200622 10:30-11:30 1 1450 active Describing arrangements & plans By the end of this session you will have studied Life on planet teen pg 32 ex 2 B C reading for detail pg 32 ex 2 D vocab smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. future_forms_mindmap.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details A.Gracheva - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 706 669 766 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/706669766 ]]> active textbook T / Cl You're going where? [informal | formal] register? ✓ informal What is the purpose? [ask for repetition | express surprise or disapproval] ✓ express surprise or disapproval pg 32 ex 2 A reading for gist Life on planet teen T / Cl Do parents approve the way teenagers want to be free? (...) pg 32 ex 2 B C reading for detail Lexical material: Changing opinions & plans pg 32 ex 2 D vocab pg 32 ex 3 speaking ]]> 20190304-1037 Future forms active grammar future forms mindmap ]]> 20190418-1837 Future forms active decks deck_of_phrases_future_forms.csv active textbook set for homework pg 32 ex 4 B grammar (future forms) ]]> to approve (of sb/sth) = to think that sb/sth is good, acceptable or suitable to tend (to) = to be likely to do sth or to happen in a particular way because this is what often or usually happens to cope with = to deal with, manage a difficult situation nosy = (informal, disapproving) too interested in things that do not concern you, especially other people's affairs to argue = to speak angrily to sb because you disagree with them to apologise = to say sorry to object (to sb/sth) | ~ (to doing sth / to sb doing sth) = to say that you disagree with, disapprove of or oppose sth to turn up = to show up, appear (often unexpectedly) to keep up with = to keep informed amendment (to sth) = small change or improvement that is made to a law or a document; the process of changing a law or a document a short way told about this tell their friends about this Their friends can give feedback reply | answer You shouldn't don't need to tell (explain) in a long way where is it is ]]> geotag /'dʒi:əutæg/ 20200620 08:30-09:30 1 1450 active Relating a detective story By the end of this session you will have studied Found no references to adding emphasis with the auxiliary 'do' in: English Grammar in Use Intermediate, Murphy (393 pages) English Grammar in Use Advanced, Hewings (306 pages) Practical English Usage, Swan (689 pages) Speak Out Intermediate pg 30 Lookback zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details A.Gracheva - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 706 669 766 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/706669766 ]]> active textbook T / Cl Do you like detective stories? (...) If you were going to steal a painting, how would you do it? (...) Have you ever watched a film about a burglar in difficulty? (...) pg 28 ex 1 2 DVD preview reading Look at the pictures: What problems do you think he had? ✓ he got caught while trying to leave Where is he? ✓ at the customs at the airport Lexical material: Crime collocations T / Cl burglar [guard | alarm] ✓ alarm = collocation pg 28 ex 3 A collocations video DVD pg 28 ex 3 B DVD view pg 28 ex 4 A B speaking ]]> wip grammar to strike = to refuse to work as a protest to hustle /'həsəl/ = to make sb move quickly by pushing them in a rough aggressive way customs = place at a port or an airport where your bags are checked as you come into a country mansion = large impressive house to set off = to put in motion or move to act; cause to begin locker = small cupboard that can be locked, where you can leave your clothes, bags, etc. while you play a sport or go somewhere to kidnap = to take sb away illegally and keep them as a prisoner, especially in order to get money or sth else for returning them raid = attack on a building, etc. in order to commit a crime; short surprise attack on an enemy by soldiers, ships or aircraft at gunpoint = while threatening sb or being threatened with a gun eye-witness = person who has seen a crime, accident, etc. and can describe it afterwards to raise the alarm = to warn people that bad is happening to proceed to = to continue to gone been scuba diving It's linked with has to do with | depends on contents plot of this detective story I search where find out about the corridor, entrance, air conditiong system are He stoled stole some picture He climbed through the fence over the wall He asked him to follow by me him ]]> fugitive /'fyu:dʒətiv/ release /ri:'li:s/ 20200615 08:30-09:30 1 1450 1450 20200615 active Telling a story with sequencers By the end of this session you will have studied pg 27 ex 6 A vocab icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Writing pg 27 ex 7 telling a story → practise expressions from pg 26 ex 4 A Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fFJEWS_330-6dBnaveqztlCVFERL_Ysnm-sGv972ClM/edit?usp=sharing zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details A.Gracheva - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 706 669 766 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/706669766 ]]> active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fFJEWS_330-6dBnaveqztlCVFERL_Ysnm-sGv972ClM/edit?usp=sharing Feedback ]]> to fill filling in a registration form, to study studying the necessary theoretical points (On) The Next (following) day we had a pause Every groups were group was waiting for decisions of the main instructor In the end we known found out that | learnt that every participant was alive, only one had had a hard landing ]]> 20200608 10:30-11:30 1 1450 active Telling white lies By the end of this session you will have studied How do you know if someone is lying? pg 26 ex 2 A reading zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details A.Gracheva - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 706 669 766 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/706669766 ]]> active textbook ]]> active textbook pg 26 ex 1 B reading How do you know if someone is lying? pg 26 ex 2 A reading pg 26 ex 2 B C speaking SSS tell each other 3 sentences - 1 is a lie T / Cl Are you terrible at [saying | telling] a lie? ✓ telling = collocation Have safe sex ... in a Volkswagen ✓ in a VW = punchline Are you good at telling jokes? (...) Functional language: Telling a story (using sequencers) T / Cl You use 'All of a sudden' [in the beginning | in the middle | at the end] of a story ✓ in the middle = to tell a story pg 26 ex 3 A prediction based on pictures pg 26 ex 3 B listening speak_out_intermediate_audio_cd01_17.ogg pg 26 ex 4 A B sequencers pg 26 ex 5 A SSS practise using pg 130 telling a story T / Cl Do you think it was a true story or a lie? (...) pg 26 ex 5 B listening speak_out_intermediate_audio_cd01_18.ogg set for homework pg 131 Unit 2.3 ex 1 time sequencers Functional language: Keeping a story going set for homework pg 27 ex 6 A vocab pg 27 ex 6 B listening speak_out_intermediate_audio_cd01_19.ogg Lexical material: Sequencers see pg 130 telling a story pg 27 ex 7 A B C speaking → practise expressions from pg 26 ex 4 A ]]> wip grammar white lie = harmless or small lie, especially one that you tell to avoid hurting sb punch line = final sentence, phrase, or word in a joke or humorous story that is unexpected and produces the humorous effect chickenpox = disease, especially of children, that causes a slight fever and many spots on the skin blotch = mark, usually not regular in shape, on skin, plants, material, etc spot = small mark or lump on a person's skin, sometimes with a yellow head to it pimple = small raised spot on the skin out-of-date = old; no longer valid or fashionable the work your boss doesn't tell the full story Sometimes your competitor also is also lying to you ... during a pre-election company campaign During all the whole meeting This meeting was gone happened | took place without results (was unsuccessful) She was ready for 100 percent ready She didn't understand why they were looking at her so strange strangely Her face was covering covered in blotches It depends how much time many times you eat at the per day I understand she had good target intentions I was feeling very absolutely terrible In the end every all my colleagues in generally general was were happy Everybody was happy and funny having fun ]]> 20200606 08:30-09:30 1 1450 active Describing a personal or professional experience By the end of this session you will have studied pg 22 ex 12 13 14 prepositions of time icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Writing Describe a personal or professional experience ✓ when, where, who ✓ why is it so memorable? → practise present perfect e.g. I have never tried this but once I did that... → practise past simple e.g. It happened in... when I was... → practise past perfect e.g. I had never seen this before Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x8vSga8bs9T9mQQpYUv55PNxUYEg8s3fcIw71O-xhwI/edit?usp=sharing zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details A.Gracheva - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 706 669 766 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/706669766 ]]> active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x8vSga8bs9T9mQQpYUv55PNxUYEg8s3fcIw71O-xhwI/edit?usp=sharing Feedback Grammar: Use of 'one' as a pronoun instead of 'you, he, she' It distracts one from one’s own problems ↔ It distracts you from your own problems ↔ It distracts him or her from his or her own problems ]]> active textbook pg 22 ex 13 14 prepositions of time pg 22 ex 15 A B Functional language: Giving directions T / Cl Turn right [into / onto] a street (houses on both sides, car parks...) ✓ into = concept of an inside Turn right [into / onto] a road, ave (much larger, perhaps in the country) ✓ onto = also more AmEn than BrEn Practical English Usage, M.Swan 269.1 in and into, on and onto: prepositions 1 position and direction We generally use in and on to talk about the positions of things, where they are; and into and onto to talk about directions and destinations, where things are going. She was walking in the garden. Then she walked into the house. The cat's on the roof again. How does it get onto the roof? 2 in and on for movement After some verbs (e.g. throw, jump, push, put, fall) we can use both in and into, or on and onto, to talk about directional movement. We prefer into/ onto when we think of the movement itself, and in/ on when we think more of the end of the movement - the place where somebody or something will be. The children keep jumping into the flowerbeds. Go and jump in the river. He was trying to throw his hat onto the roof Throw another log on the fire. 502 road and street 1 the difference A street is a road with houses on either side. We use street for roads in towns or villages, but not for country roads ]]> wip grammar picture pictures Nobody didn’t understand understood | realised what it is Every participant was not a professional climber None of the participants were professional climbers We were in the mountains ]]> 20200601 10:30-11:30 1 1450 1450 20200601 (check balance) active Adding emphasis in your story telling By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. icons8-reading-100.png Read & compare TOEFL, IELTS as well as other exam grades (your latest writing is worth ~ TOEFL IBT 40-42) toefl_vs_ielts.pdf smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. TOEFL ✓ Read directions for each section ✓ pg 2 Complete the iBT Reading part ✓ pg 35 Complete the iBT Writing part (pg 19 Listening & pg 28 Speaking will be covered during our next lesson if you wish) cambridge_preparation_for_the_toefl_test_4th_ed_pg37-75_diagnostic_test.pdf Rescheduled from previous lesson smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English Grammar in Use - Intermediate by Murphy, Cambridge University Press icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Complete the following exercises Unit 126-127 prepositions key to exercise Check your answers with the key at the end of the file. english_grammar_in_use_intermediate_unit123-128_prepositions_w_key.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details A.Gracheva - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 706 669 766 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/706669766 ]]> 20200516-0924 Adding emphasis with the auxiliary do active grammar active textbook speak_out_intermediate_audio_cd01_11.ogg pg 20 ex 5 6 B listening speak_out_intermediate_audio_cd01_12.ogg pg 20 ex 6 B listening speak_out_intermediate_audio_cd01_13.ogg
]]> 20200404-0823 Present perfect vs past simple active grammar now ----|----|----|---- 1 (2) 3 ≠ 2 points in time → past simple 2) He has worked in this company for many years Does he still work in this company? ✓ yes = 2 points in time 
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(2+3) experience in the past & relevance to today → present perfect I [saw already | have already seen] this film three times ✓ have already seen 
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= many times so far / up to now → present perfect Time markers used with the perfect aspect: so far - yet - already - up to now - since - lately - over the last fortnight (...) Time markers used with the past simple: ago - this time last week - last month - last night - earlier today (...) ]]> 20200404-1009 Past participle of 'go' (gone vs been) active grammar active textbook A B C see pg 130 language bank pg 21 ex 9 practice set for homework pg 131 ex 1 2 Unit 2.1 pg 21 ex 8 A B listening speak_out_intermediate_audio_cd01_14.ogg speak_out_intermediate_audio_cd01_15.ogg pg 21 ex 10 speaking role play SSS ask questions starting with 'Have you ever...' pg 22 ex 11 A Ind complete the film strip pg 22 ex 11 B C SSS ]]> pursuit (of) = sth the act of looking for or trying to find sth learns talks | teaches about some political fact or man person | figure When you stay stand in front of listeners It helps to speak fastly fast | quickly Everybody who will listen to you nothing will understand nothing On the other side hand nothing happened At On this day (teachers' day) everybody has to say... We couldn't follow for you ]]> 20200530 08:30-09:30 1 1450 (check balance) active Telling tales By the end of this session you will have studied https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Q_axk03vTDkCYaQzbnt-Si6CSEc4fidvO9bIIijVfuU/edit?usp=sharing pg 20 ex 2 A quiz Hollywood vs history pg 20 ex 3 A vocab Rescheduled from previous lesson smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English Grammar in Use - Intermediate by Murphy, Cambridge University Press icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Complete the following exercises Unit 125-127 prepositions key to exercise Check your answers with the key at the end of the file. english_grammar_in_use_intermediate_unit123-128_prepositions_w_key.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details A.Gracheva - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 706 669 766 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/706669766 ]]> active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Q_axk03vTDkCYaQzbnt-Si6CSEc4fidvO9bIIijVfuU/edit?usp=sharing Feedback Unit 2 pg 19 Tales Unit 2.1 Fact or fiction? T / Cl Have you seen the film about the Russian musician 'Wysocki'? (...) What is a biopic? ✓ biography with pictures = film about a famous person's life based on true stories e.g. 'The king speaks', 'Ray Charles', 'Bird' pg 20 ex 1 speaking T / Cl Have you seen the film about fortune-teller Wanda? (...) Is it all right for film-makers to change facts? (...) pg 20 ex 2 A B quiz Hollywood vs history Lexical material: Types of film stories T / Cl What's the difference between a docudrama and a period drama? ✓ period drama = fiction ✓ docudrama = documentary with actors to play parts of the story pg 20 ex 3 A B vocab ]]> wip grammar biopic = film about the life of a particular person docudrama = film, usually made for television, in which real events are shown in the form of a story with some parts acted fantasy / science fiction = film where strange things happen in the future or in imaginary worlds period drama = film where people are dressed up in old-fashioned clothes paranoiac paranoiacs one of the 8 wonder wonders of the world ]]> 20200525 10:30-11:30 1 1450 active Understanding virtual reality games By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English Grammar in Use - Intermediate by Murphy, Cambridge University Press icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Complete the following exercises Unit 123-127 prepositions key to exercise Check your answers with the key at the end of the file. english_grammar_in_use_intermediate_unit123-128_prepositions_w_key.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details A.Gracheva - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 706 669 766 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/706669766 ]]> active textbook pg 16 ex 1 C reading video DVD pg 16 ex 2 3 A B DVD view pg 16 ex 4 pg 17 ex 5 A B listening speak_out_intermediate_audio_cd01_10.ogg pg 17 ex 5 C D SSS create their own avatar SSS mingle Find what you have in common pg 17 ex 6 A B ]]> active textbook wip grammar to alter = to change to pick = to choose outfit = set of clothes that you wear together, especially for a particular occasion or purpose addicted = unable to stop taking harmful drugs, or using or doing sth as a habit; spending all your free time doing sth because you are so interested in it high achiever / flyer = person with a record of successes possession /pə'zeʃən/ = something that you own or have with you slanting = not straight or level; sloping about what this presentation is about Sometimes I think wonder what would have happened if I didn't enter hadn't entered (this) university Even if you enter to payment a charged course In generally general this university still has a high level As the a result, I know... On the other hand, I understand... It's like a play game in a casino You loss lost | wasted your time Many people in India - (em dash) are poor people on by 75% ]]> 20200523 08:30-09:30 1 1450 -1 active Asking questions about a job position By the end of this session you will have studied Writing Ask questions about a job position ✓ salary ✓ working hours ✓ insurance package ✓ perks (...) → practise questions about the object (with an auxiliary) (It includes xyz) e.g. What does it include? → practise questions about the subject (without an auxiliary) (The salary is more interesting) e.g. Which is more interesting, the salary or the job? Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Va20Vxb4vLinly8jygwSO9Sn0YrmV_9Yp1zFVT1HKCI/edit?usp=sharing zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details A.Gracheva - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 706 669 766 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/706669766 ]]> active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Va20Vxb4vLinly8jygwSO9Sn0YrmV_9Yp1zFVT1HKCI/edit?usp=sharing Feedback
]]> active textbook pg 15 ex 8 role play ✓ practise asking polite questions ✓ practise phrases to express opinions ]]> probation = time of training and testing when you start a new job to see if you are suitable for the work turnover = rate at which employees leave a company and are replaced by other people induction = process of introducing sb to a new job, skill, organization, etc.; a ceremony at which this takes place predecessor = person who did a job before sb else perks = something you receive as well as your wages for doing a particular job, e.g. perks offered by the firm include a car and free health insurance non-disclosure agreement = legal contract between at least two parties that outlines confidential material, knowledge, or information that the parties wish to share with one another for certain purposes, but wish to restrict access to correct write spell correctly 'xyz' Do you have somebody else except beside me? How long is the working day the on average? Is there a | any plan of an for expansion? Will they accept(take) my insurance police policy ? Can you tell me how long have you have been looking for a business school? What exactly do are you interested in? ]]> 20200518 10:30-11:30 1 1450 1450 20200518 0 active Asking & answering questions By the end of this session you will have studied pg 18 Lookback schedule New time slots Mondays 10:30-11:30 Saturdays 08:30-09:30 zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details A.Gracheva - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 706 669 766 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/706669766 ]]> active textbook 20200518-1147 Building questions (questions word order) active grammar Ancestral heritage Your origins makes itself felt are visible | show signs of ... ]]> ancestors /'æn,sestə:z/ ancestral /æn'sestrəl/ 20200516 08:30-09:30 1 1450 1450 20200515 0 active Talking about yourself By the end of this session you will have studied 5 tips to help you doing well at interviews pg 15 ex 6 vocab schedule Alternative time slots (to be confirmed) 20200518 10:30-11:30 20200518 11:30-12:30 zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details A.Gracheva - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 706 669 766 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/706669766 ]]> active textbook Lexical material: Interview advice T / Cl When should you send references: [before | after] the interview with a head hunter? ✓ probably before pg 14 ex 2 A B vocab Functional language: Talking about yourself pg 14 ex 3 reading 5 tips to help you doing well at interviews pg 14 ex 4 A B listening speak_out_intermediate_audio_cd01_9.ogg Lexical material: Asking questions & expressing your opinion Can I ask you about May I enquire about Would you mind if I asked about Would you mind my asking about pg 15 ex 5 A B set for homework see pg 128 language bank pg 129 ex 1 ]]> 20200516-0924 Adding emphasis with the auxiliary do active grammar active textbook Feedback ]]> enquiry = investigation, esp. an official one bling = large pieces of jewellery to behave = to do things in a particular way to hide = to put or keep sb/sth in a place where they/it cannot be seen or found to be in charge of = to be responsible for to keep (on) doing sth = to continue doing sth; to do sth repeatedly done of this target was reached | achieved this target For On the other hand Nobody didn't ask asked if we do had done | completed this job or we didn't do not To avoid making in typos | data seizing errors reporting files to regulatory authorities I keep to read reading at night although my eyesight is getting worse I want to keep (preserve) my swimming level (to keep + noun = preserve, maintain | to keep + ing = continue doing) ]]> query /'kwi:ri:/ BrEn query /ˈkwɪərɪ/ AmEn 20200513 08:30-09:30 1 1450 1450 20200513 0 active Describing a competition you have prepared for with much time and effort By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English Grammar in Use - Intermediate by Murphy, Cambridge University Press icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Complete the following exercises Unit 108 superlatives (the longest - the most enjoyable) key to exercise Check your answers with the key at the end of the file. english_grammar_in_use_intermediate_3rd_ed_murphy_cambridge_unit106-108_comparatives_superlatives_w_key.pdf Speak Out Intermediate pg 57 ex 5 A grammar (comparatives & superlatives) pg 137 ex 1 2 practice comparatives & superlatives icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Writing Describe a competition you have prepared for with much time and effort → practise comparatives e.g. I prepared better for this competition than the previous one → practise double comparatives e.g. I had never prepared as long for this competition as for any other one → practise superlatives e.g. That was the best training I have ever had → practise comparatives for describing continuous changes e.g. Training was getting more and more difficult → practise comparatives for describing dependence e.g. The more I trained, the easier it became Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D_ejhFGekq3Md46ZuJEMIuGz2wq0Xwz6lVi6j1f-h-A/edit?usp=sharing schedule Alternative time slots if still working remotely (to be confirmed) 20200518 10:30-11:30 20200518 11:30-12:30 zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details A.Gracheva - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 706 669 766 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/706669766 ]]> English Grammar in Use - Intermediate by Murphy, Cambridge University Press active textbook Check your answers with the key at the end of the file. english_grammar_in_use_intermediate_3rd_ed_murphy_cambridge_unit106-108_comparatives_superlatives_w_key.pdf Feedback just 1 mistake! 108.3 pt 2 ]]> active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D_ejhFGekq3Md46ZuJEMIuGz2wq0Xwz6lVi6j1f-h-A/edit?usp=sharing Feedback ]]> wip grammar dearer = more expensive; comparative form of 'dear' on to my shoes about a trip in generally about a trip in generally general It was the best dawn (sunrise) that I have seen of in my life It was more expensive than preparing for my first 10 kilometres kilometre competition If I compare in-country competition local | domestic competitions and foreign competition competitions ]]> 20200506 08:30-09:30 1 1450 0 active Attending an on-line running competition By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English Grammar in Use - Intermediate by Murphy, Cambridge University Press icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Complete the following exercises Unit 106 comparison (much / far better) Unit 108 superlatives (the longest - the most enjoyable) key to exercise Check your answers with the key at the end of the file. english_grammar_in_use_intermediate_3rd_ed_murphy_cambridge_unit106-108_comparatives_superlatives_w_key.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details A.Gracheva - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 706 669 766 (no password) https://us04web.zoom.us/j/706669766 ]]> English Grammar in Use - Intermediate by Murphy, Cambridge University Press active textbook Check your answers with the key at the end of the file. english_grammar_in_use_intermediate_3rd_ed_murphy_cambridge_unit106-108_comparatives_superlatives_w_key.pdf Feedback ]]> wip grammar active textbook wip grammar stamina = physical or mental strength that enables you to do sth difficult for long periods of time on to the autumn We had to upstairs climb 23 metres If you compare how many people took part in the final stage If talk about you consider on-line exercises For another side On the other hand I saw that... ]]> final /'fainəl/ 20200429 08:30-09:30 1 1450 1450 20200428 1 active Describing photos By the end of this session you will have studied Writing Describing a photo ✓ choose 1 photo ✓ describe the background → practise past continuous e.g. I was travelling in... ✓ explain the situation → practise past simple e.g. I saw something unusual ✓ explain why you like this photo → present simple e.g. You don't usually see this in... ✓ draw a conclusion → practise present perfect e.g. I have never seen something like this again Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1umUPmqLFw_P8N4pqzAZpeHwavhpbb3J5LiPzmUXW2zw/edit?usp=sharing zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details A.Gracheva - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 706 669 766 (no password) https://us04web.zoom.us/j/706669766 ]]> Speak Out B2 active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1umUPmqLFw_P8N4pqzAZpeHwavhpbb3J5LiPzmUXW2zw/edit?usp=sharing Feedback T / Cl ✓ use adverbs & prepositional phrases for listing arguments e.g. First of all, then, next, what's more, furthermore, finally... ✓ use conjunctions & fixed expressions for justifying arguments e.g. that's why, therefore, due to the fact that ]]> wip textbook pg 13 ex 10 speaking ]]> wip grammar dandy = man who cares a lot about his clothes and appearance the fact that the construction... I catch up got it People who lived in the sixteen years sixties He was created (made | shot) his film Avatar here there It's better that than this. That photo is not clear in focus | is out of focus | is blurred ]]> 20200425 08:30-09:30 1 1450 1450 20200426 1 active Describing photos By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English Grammar in Use - Intermediate by Murphy, Cambridge University Press Unit 14 past simple vs present perfect icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Complete the following exercises pg 26-29 key to exercise Check your answers with the key at the end of each file. english_grammar_in_use_intermediate_3rd_ed_murphy_cambridge_unit13-14_present_perfect_vs_past_simple_w_key.pdf Rescheduled from previous lesson Describing photos ✓ choose 3-5 photos ✓ describe the background → practise past continuous e.g. I was travelling in... ✓ explain the situation → practise past simple e.g. I saw something unusual ✓ explain why you like this photo → present simple e.g. You don't usually see this in... ✓ draw a conclusion → practise present perfect e.g. I have never seen something like this again zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details A.Gracheva - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 706 669 766 (no password) https://us04web.zoom.us/j/706669766 ]]> English Grammar in Use - Intermediate by Murphy, Cambridge University Press B1 active textbook Feedback score 99 % ex 14.3 pt 10 He ['s just gone out | went] out ✓ has just gone = perhaps 5 minutes ago → present perfect ✓ went = sometime this morning → past simple ]]> active textbook impaired = damaged or not functioning normally, impaired vision / memory disposable camera = camera for single use, made to be thrown away after use protagonist = main character in a play, film/movie or book; one of the main people in a real event, especially a competition, battle or struggle rephoned phoned again | called back | rang back ... impaired blood supply flow When I came back to the home I like documental photo documentary photography At this (On) That day they gifted A group of 3 women also was interesting interested in it It was made (shot) with a simple photo aparat still camera | disposable camera | compact camera Even if you make a not clear blurred | out of focus photo you can... She's really interested of in them Of course, the scale is more bigger bigger | greater ]]> pneumonia /nju:ˈməunjə/ pioneer /,paiə'nir/ lung /'ləŋ/ regiment /ˈredʒɪmənt/ mayor /'meiə:/ 20200418 08:30-09:30 1 1450 -1 active Describing photos By the end of this session you will have studied smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English Grammar in Use - Intermediate by Murphy, Cambridge University Press Unit 13 - 14 past simple vs present perfect icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Complete the following exercises pg 26-29 key to exercise Check your answers with the key at the end of each file. english_grammar_in_use_intermediate_3rd_ed_murphy_cambridge_unit13-14_present_perfect_vs_past_simple_w_key.pdf If time available Describing photos ✓ choose 3-5 photos ✓ describe the background → practise past continuous e.g. I was travelling in... ✓ explain the situation → practise past simple e.g. I saw something unusual ✓ explain why you like this photo → present simple e.g. You don't usually see this in... ✓ draw a conclusion → practise present perfect e.g. I have never seen something like this again zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details A.Gracheva - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 706 669 766 (no password) https://us04web.zoom.us/j/706669766 ]]> English Grammar in Use - Intermediate by Murphy, Cambridge University Press B1 active textbook Feedback score ~ 75% ]]> Speak Out B2 active textbook Lexical material: Collocations with take, get, do, go T / Cl How much sugar do you [put | take] in your coffee? ✓ take = collocation pg 148 vocabulary bank - collocations ]]> to take ages = to take a very long time listening hearing only the first question He had His speed of internet was more slowly of slower than my speed of internet I don't didn't think that we had would have so much many problems with ... I prefer do doing something slowly but more successful successfully ... about my yesterday experience yesterday ? It was going going on | happening during while the leader was reading questions Usually the captain takes the blame responsibility for training the team I couldn't understand what is going on ]]> 20200415 08:30-09:30 1 1450 1450 20200414 0 active Describing relationships By the end of this session you will have studied pg 11 ex 3A zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details A.Gracheva - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 706 669 766 (no password) https://us04web.zoom.us/j/706669766 ]]> active textbook pg 11 ex 3B speaking pg 12 ex 4 A reading Child of our time pg 12 ex 4 B listening speak_out_intermediate_audio_cd01_5.ogg pg 12 ex 4 C listening speak_out_intermediate_audio_cd01_6.ogg pg 12 ex 4 D listening speak_out_intermediate_audio_cd01_7.ogg SSS compare their bikes pg 12 ex 5 discussion Lexical material: Relationships T / Cl mother - father = counterpart girl - boy = counterpart employer - boss = synonym (wrong match) pg 12 ex 6 A B T / Cl How do you pronounce this word? fiance /fɪˈ:nseɪ/ pg 12 ex 6 C D listening speak_out_intermediate_audio_cd01_8.ogg pg 12 ex 7 A B speaking SSS choose a person & describe them partner has to guess if it is a man or a woman ]]> wip grammar fiancé = man that a woman is engaged to, i.e who has officially agreed to marry fiancée = woman that a man is engaged to, i.e who has officially agreed to marry to touch sth (up) = to improve sth by changing or adding to it slightly, e.g. a photo with Photoshop/TheGimp do does Aeroflot want ? He want It wants me to | They want me to I pay the whole fare It was at in the same situation They don't come back pay back | return | refund money I hope that broad borders will open in July If a public event will not over include over | exceed 200 people You should to use different examples Sometimes when I do take a photo I ask a friend to... 20% of your time is spent at working with on touching the photo ]]> fiance /fɪˈ:nseɪ/ 20200411 08:30-09:30 1 1450 1450 20200410 0 active Considering gender equality By the end of this session you will have studied Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nzIOew9l9i4fu5jeTLu2KSFPmYDJjxiT8SuXKSa2LRU/edit?usp=sharing Rescheduled from previous lesson pg 11 ex 2 B grammar (review of verb tenses) pg 11 ex 3 A practice zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details https://us04web.zoom.us/j/3143928871 ]]> Speak Out B1 Unit 1.2 Men and women active textbook Feedback
]]> active textbook pg 11 ex 1 B reading BBC online blog Grammar: Review of verb tenses pg 11 ex 2 A B ]]> 20200411-0917 State verbs (stative vs dynamic meanings) active grammar active textbook set for homework pg 129 ex 1 2 Unit 1.2 set for homework pg 11 ex 3A ]]> gene = unit inside a cell which controls a particular quality in a living thing that has been passed on from its parents cupboard = piece of furniture with doors and shelves used for storing dishes, food, clothes, etc how what you call me There are different ways to explain The Mind of man men is more bigger ... in abroad foreign competitions... For me it is was a surprise that ski can is present in China It's a way to relax after job work I tear tore a muscle He (PE teacher) thought I do did it speciality intentionally I 'm not don't agree because... ]]> woman /'wumən/ women /'wimən/ organised /'ɔ:rgə,naizd/ 20200408 08:30-09:30 1 1450 1450 20200407 0 active Writing formal & informal e-mails By the end of this session you will have studied pg 129 ex 1 2 Unit 1.2 (present perfect vs past simple) (This is the book which you already have) Speak Out Intermediate pg 10 ex 11 A B C writing an e-mail to introduce yourself pg 11 ex 2 B grammar (review of verb tenses) pg 11 ex 3 A practice zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details https://us04web.zoom.us/j/3143928871 ]]> Speak Out B2 active textbook pg 129 ex 1 2 Unit 1.2 (present perfect vs past simple) Feedback ]]> 20200408-0937 Time markers with past simple and present perfect active review grammar_time_markers_with_past_simple_and_present_perfect_selection_b1_02.csv Speak Out B1 active textbook pg 10 ex 9 A B pg 10 ex 10 stages in writing Functional language: Writing formal & informal e-mails pg 10 ex 11 A B pg 10 ex 11 C Feedback set for homework pg 10 ex 12 writing e-mails ]]> recipient = person who receives sth (e.g. an e-mail) draft = rough written version of sth that is not yet in its final form aim = goal, target to leave out = to skip, omit prepare preparing different... My boss was agree agreed with me that ... | to do (sth) I arrived lately late at the meeting I changed on other for another bank My work obligations duties | The field of my work was exploded expanded | increased I spended spent about 2 weeks How much we have lessons how much we have teachers We had as many teachers as we had lessons ]]> chaos /'keiɔs/ 20200404 08:30-09:30 1 1450 1450 20200403 0 active Trying something for the 1st time By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Speak Out Upper Intermediate Unit 1.2 It's a first pg 12 ex 5 A reading I've never seen star wars speak_out_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg12 (...) present_perfect_vs_past_simple_practice.pdf Rescheduled from previous lesson sbook icon Are humans made for swimming? Complete the following exercises: 2 Vocabulary - swimming gear (1) 3 Vocabulary - swimming gear (2) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details https://us04web.zoom.us/j/3143928871 ]]> B1-00-00-10 Speak Out B2 active textbook pg 12 ex 5 A reading I've never seen star wars Lexical material: Mundane, trivial & ordinary activities pg 12 ex 5 B C reading pg 12 ex 5 D speaking ]]> 20200404-0823 Present perfect vs past simple active grammar now ----|----|----|---- 1 (2) 3 ≠ 2 points in time → past simple 2) He has worked in this company for many years Does he still work in this company? ✓ yes = 2 points in time 
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= many times so far / up to now → present perfect Time markers used with the perfect aspect: so far - yet - already - up to now - since - lately - over the last fortnight (...) Time markers used with the past simple: ago - this time last week - last month - last night - earlier today (...) ]]> 20200404-1009 Past participle of 'go' (gone vs been) active grammar active textbook Grammar: Time phrases used with present perfect & past simple pg 13 ex 7 A B C pg 13 ex 9 A practice set for homework pg 129 ex 1 2 Unit 1.2 ]]> genuine = real mundane = (often disapproving) not interesting or exciting trivial = not important or serious; not worth considering to totter around = to walk or move with weak unsteady steps, especially because you are drunk or ill/sick not to bear = not to support or accept a difficult situation to loathe = to hate, despise bonnet = the metal part over the front of a motor vehicle, usually covering the engine to tap into = to make use of a source of energy, knowledge, etc. that already exists recurring = coming back flat-pack furniture = piece of furniture that is sold in pieces in a flat box and that you have to build / construct yourself to rate ~ sb/sth (as) sth | ~ as sth = to have or think that sb/sth has a particular level of quality, value, etc (young) policemen guys Why we should buy for myselves ourselves ? This bacteria bacterium was made human man-made | by people In As a result we have... I remember the time (s) when I have had | used to have a Tv I didn't see haven't seen Mama Mia Everyone has went been to the Alps hiking I have had never been there (in Elbrus last summer) before ]]> bacteria /bæ'ktiri:ə/ 20200328 08:30-09:30 1 1450 1450 20200327 0 active Using different narrative tenses By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Speak Out Intermediate pg 131 ex 1 2 narrative tenses Unit 2.2 (middle of the page) speak_out_intermediate_students_book_pg132_past_simple_past_perfect_time_linkers.pdf Rescheduled from previous lesson sbook icon Are humans made for swimming? Complete the following exercises: 2 Vocabulary - swimming gear (1) 3 Vocabulary - swimming gear (2) ]]> Speak Out B1 active textbook ]]> wip grammar to be in charge of = to be responsible for connotation = idea suggested by a word in addition to its main meaning change something change anything I have too much many reports In official Officially work 2 members (work) When we enter to the office We will don't not be able to work I do did everything when that | which my manager told me If you compare in this time those days when I was a student and with ... ... a client who complained why his payment done was taking so long A common interesting interest was in ... During While I was studying at university I had enough stimulate motivation to receive accept this offer I know more than enough more than enough (many) people who are interesting interested in this job In As aresult you have more a better result ]]> 20200326 11:00-12:00 1 1450 1450 20200325 0 active Talking about conspiracies By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. icons8-reading-100.png pg 23 ex 3 A B reading speak_out_intermediate_students_book_pg24-26_conspiracy_past_simple_past_perfect_time_linkers.pdf sbook icon Are humans made for swimming? Complete the following exercises: 2 Vocabulary - swimming gear (1) 3 Vocabulary - swimming gear (2) ]]> Speak Out B1 Unit 2.2 What really happened? active textbook 1 2 A B discussion speak_out_intermediate_audio_cd01_16.ogg Lexical material: Conspiracy theory pg 23 ex 3 A B reading (reading only) pg 23 ex 4 A B C reading ]]> 20200326-1123 Narrative tenses (past simple, past perfect) active grammar ]]> active textbook pg 24 ex 6 practice set for homework pg 131 ex 1 2 narrative tenses Unit 2.1 pg 25 ex 8 A B speaking ]]> 20200326-1205 Time linkers active grammar During [our business trip | we were on a business trip] we signed many contracts ✓ business trip noun phrase = happens at some point in a period of time While [our business trip | we were on a business trip] we signed many contracts ✓ we were on a business trip | being on a business clause with subject and verb | participle clause = happens at the same time as another action By the time we finished the negotiations we [drank | had already drunk] 3 cups of coffee ✓ had already = sth has happened previously ]]> active textbook pg 25 ex 10 C ]]> conspiracy ~ (to do sth) | ~ (against sb/sth) = secret plan by a group of people to do sth harmful or illegal to flutter = to move lightly and quickly; to make sth move in this way MI6 = department of Military Intelligence concerned with espionage fugitive /ˈfju:dʒɪtɪv/ = person who has escaped or is running away from somewhere and is trying to avoid being caught hostage = person who is captured and held prisoner by a person or group, and who may be injured or killed if people do not do what the person or group is asking to release ~ sb/sth (from sth) = to let sb/sth come out of a place where they have been kept or trapped to collapse = to fall down or fall in suddenly, often after breaking apart custody (to be in -) = state of being in prison, especially while waiting for trial charge = statement accusing sb of doing sth wrong or bad to give / offer / express your condolences /kən'dəuləns/ = to express sympathy that you feel for sb when a person in their family or that they know well has died you compare this computer and with my computer in at work I don't didn't think it would be so much slowly slower If I don't enter into connect to the electricity socket If speak about we consider Putin's speech I can buy more strong stronger pills without a recommendation from a doctor prescription They wanted an interview before they had watched seen | read my CV They had wanted an interview before they had watched seen | read my CV This test was maded conducted not only by my boss They had cancelled my fly flight before I had a talk with a boy man | person from the call centre We can't receive accept | refund your money In As a result they received all the | the amount of money By the time I finished reading the book somebody had entered ]]> theory /'θi:ə:i:/ 20200321 08:30-09:30 1 1450 1450 20200320 0 active Swimming By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. icons8-reading-100.png pg 23 ex 3 A B reading speak_out_intermediate_students_book_pg24-26_conspiracy_past_simple_past_perfect_time_linkers.pdf sbook icon Should sports be a lifestyle or just a hobby? Prepare for the following exercises: (at the end of the previous lesson) 4 role play 5 debate sbook icon Are humans made for swimming? Complete the following exercises: 5 Swimming faster - reading ]]> B1-00-00-09 Role play B1-00-00-10 Lead in since from next week We can't stay leave our clothes here there In As a result we can meet interesting people If you want to be at on this first front page, you should... Perhaps you should take a trainer to explain how right way to train properly Perhaps you should take a trainer to explain how right the way to train Your spine is not so pressed as in other sports If you want to replace your knee on with a sliver knee an artificial limb | a prosthetic device I can less decrease my weight in by 2 kilos I can less my weight in lose 2 kilos Some legs can push hit you in at the head or back It cannot be happened happen ]]> technique /te'kni:k/ 20200314 08:30-09:30 1 1450 1450 20200312 0 active Talking about sports By the end of this session you will have studied icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Covering letter The Business Intermediate 2.0 pg 9 ex 4 writing a cover letter → practise new expressions from 'Ten qualities of outstanding employees' by L.Ryan → practise the use of articles Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hms7R6Dg2X2JExNQh5Y8Pxt4WnQ6oWYQFd2J2asFs1c/edit?usp=sharing ]]> B1-00-00-09 active textbook wip grammar it's work it works under the my computer under the my computer In this picture it's the 1st step for education of | training hockey They're afraid of his their size shape | they're ashamed of being overweight Why so much many people are running? It's a way to relax after job work I have to buy medicine medical insurance I haven't don't have to buy a sport insurance First time At the beginning | At first it's blue, then... ... other children will have make fun of me ]]> knob /'nɔb/ registration /,redʒəs'treiʃən/ 20200229 08:30-09:30 1 1450 1450 20200228 0 active Writing a covering letter By the end of this session you will have studied Complete the gaps in the following excerpt adapted for practising articles. key to exercise Check your answers with the key at the end of each file. Ten qualities of outstanding employees by L.Ryan ten_qualities_of_outstanding_employees_lryan_adapted_for_practising_articles.pdf Rescheduled from previous lesson Prepare any questions you may have regarding the use of articles based on homework from the previous lesson Speak Out Upper Intermediate Worst inventions - review of articles speak_out_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg56-8-136-7_worst_inventions_articles_w_key.pdf zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details https://us04web.zoom.us/j/3143928871 ]]> Speak Out Upper Intermediate B2 Review of articles active textbook Complete the following exercises pg 57 ex 3 A B grammar pg 57 ex 4 practice ]]> active textbook wip grammar active textbook pg 9 ex 4 writing a cover letter optional homework write a (fictional) covering letter (to an imaginary or real position) ~ 250 words - explain why YOU are the ideal candidate for the job - justify your application with relevant work experience - emphasise skills acquired ]]> wip grammar to infer ~ sth (from sth) = to reach an opinion or decide that sth is true on the basis of information that is to available to show up = to appear or become visible on a dime = in a very small space cubicle = small room that is made by separating off part of a larger room; small partitioned space, screened for privacy dutiful = doing everything that you are expected to do; willing to obey and to show respect fuss = unnecessary excitement, worry or activity to dare = to be brave enough to do sth top-notch = excellent; of the highest quality wisdom = ability to make sensible decisions and give good advice because of the experience and knowledge that you have to brag ~ to sb (about / of sth) = (disapproving) to talk too proudly about sth you own or sth you have done to cast pearls before swine = to give things of value to those who will not understand or appreciate them more easier When I'm going to the work I listen to... Wait before until I tell you It's like putting your finger in the sky wild guess She would be cancelled fired Now I have my personal cabin own office ]]> 20200222 08:30-09:30 1 1450 1450 20200221 0 active Writing a CV By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Speak Out Upper Intermediate Worst inventions - review of articles icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Complete the following exercises pg 57 ex 3 A B grammar pg 57 ex 4 practice pg 137 ex 1 2 articles Unit 5.1 key to exercise Check your answers with the key at the end of the file speak_out_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg56-8-136-7_worst_inventions_articles_w_key.pdf Rescheduled from previous lesson icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png CV (BrEn) / resume (AmEn) Update your CV using the example on pg 9 from the Business Intermediate 2.0 Be consistent when describing your tasks → use grammatically balanced structures (see previous lesson for examples) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details https://us04web.zoom.us/j/3143928871 ]]> active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W7Rm40bxAJcCP3vhdHRt3F9UKUPR6tOYPAhO05qq4aA/edit?usp=sharing Feedback diploma with honors honors = AmEn → summa cum laude diploma with honours honours = BrEn → with distinctions ]]> summa cum laude (AmEn) = red diploma (in Russia) to go in = (informal) to enter into an activity with unparalleled enthusiasm and fervour maternity leave = period of time when a woman temporarily leaves her job to have a baby depositary /dɪˈpɔzɪtərɪ/ = person to whom something is entrusted accreditation = official approval given by an organization stating that sb/sth has achieved a required standard resilient = able to feel better quickly after sth unpleasant such as shock, injury, etc from time to time I have to send... They shouldn't waste time for on educating training me how to use this program ... for outside external clients ... for inside internal | in-house clients requests | needs ]]> key /'ki:/ 20200215 08:30-09:30 1 1450 1450 20200217 0 active Writing with grammatically balanced structures By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. articles_mindmap.pdf smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson New Inside Out Upper Intermediate Gone fishing icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png Complete the following exercises pg 75 ex 1 2 articles pg 75 ex 1 2 reading & grammar - articles pg 139 ex 2 3 articles new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg75_138_139_articles_grammar_and_exercises.pdf Rescheduled from previous lesson icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png CV (BrEn) / resume (AmEn) Update your CV using the example on pg 9 from the Business Intermediate 2.0 Be consistent when describing your tasks: either use lists of nouns e.g. Processing of applications or lists starting with a gerund e.g. Processing applications or use lists starting with a verb / past participle e.g. Processed applications Avoid simple expressions: e.g. I would like to get gain new experience Update your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W7Rm40bxAJcCP3vhdHRt3F9UKUPR6tOYPAhO05qq4aA/edit?usp=sharing After logging into Zoom you don't need to go to your own conference room, just click on the link below (or else you will be waiting in your 'virtual room' while I'm waiting for you in my own virtual room...) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details https://us04web.zoom.us/j/3143928871 ]]> inc_smat/srs_instructions.inc inc_smat/srs_instructions.inc New Inside Out Upper Intermediate active textbook score 19/28 pg 139 ex 2 3 articles score 14/19 Feedback ]]> active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W7Rm40bxAJcCP3vhdHRt3F9UKUPR6tOYPAhO05qq4aA/edit?usp=sharing Feedback Grammatically balanced structures - sample - provided managers with accounting support - maintained a database of currency operations - issued reports 0409652, 0409664, 0409665, 0409402, 0409405, 0409407, 0409406 - released information about currency violation, statements of banking control - creation of clarified state accounting requirements in inhouse information documents - participation participated in the process of modernization and testing of programs ]]> vowel = гласный consonant = согласный for by 2 min I will be more success successful ... in the first part half of April a an elderly couple I don't improve haven't improved my CV I haven't got (any) idea The central bank don't write doesn't charge a fine ]]> 20200208 08:30-09:30 1 1450 0 active Writing a CV By the end of this session you will have studied CV (BrEn) / resume (AmEn) Write your own CV using the example on pg 9 from the Business Intermediate 2.0 Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W7Rm40bxAJcCP3vhdHRt3F9UKUPR6tOYPAhO05qq4aA/edit?usp=sharing smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English Grammar in Use - Intermediate by Murphy, Cambridge University Press Unit 77 78 79 articles icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png pg 154-159 Complete exercises key to exercise Check your answers with the key at the end of the file english_grammar_in_use_intermediate_3rd_ed_murphy_cambridge_unit77-78-79_articles_w_key.pdf Recommended on-line dictionaries https://www.multitran.com/ https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/ zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details https://us04web.zoom.us/j/3143928871 ]]> Bottoms up B2 20190927-1306 Articles active grammar Articles mindmap active textbook Articles mindmap
articles_mindmap.pdf ]]> 20191010-1219 Articles (practice) active review English Grammar in Use - Intermediate by Murphy, Cambridge University Press B1 active textbook Feedback ]]> active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W7Rm40bxAJcCP3vhdHRt3F9UKUPR6tOYPAhO05qq4aA/edit?usp=sharing Feedback Functional language: Writing a CV with balanced grammatical structures for style 1. be grammatically consistent when listing tasks either use lists of nouns e.g. Processing of applications or lists starting with a gerund e.g. Processing applications or use lists starting with a verb / past participle e.g. Processed applications → use noun phrases gerunds past participles 2. be consistent with ellipses of definite articles either skip all articles e.g. organization of delivery processes of goods from suppliers to a warehouse of the company or use all of them e.g. organization of the delivery process of goods from the supplier to a warehouse of the company 3. use capital letters only in names or acronyms e.g. Ensure efficient communication of any changes in T t ravel and V v isa policies e.g. Chief accountant - Chief Accountant 4. avoid simple expressions e.g. I would like to get gain new experience 5. make use of standard expressions (in the context of job hunting) About me Miscellanies / Personal interests Easily learn Fast learner of new software optional homework write a (fictional) covering letter (to an imaginary or real position) ~ 250 words - explain why YOU are the ideal candidate for the job - justify your application with relevant work experience - emphasise skills acquired --> ]]> wip grammar the work of managers testing of programmes (= not on a computer) programs (= on a computer) see Googledoc for more ]]> 20200201 08:30-09:30 1 1450 2900 20200203 1 active Writing a CV & a cover letter By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. the_business_2_0_intermediate_b1_student_s_book_pg56-57-9_writing_a_cv_covering_letter.pdf icons8-hand-with-pen-100.png CV (BrEn) / resume (AmEn) Write your own CV using the example on pg 9 from the Business Intermediate 2.0 Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W7Rm40bxAJcCP3vhdHRt3F9UKUPR6tOYPAhO05qq4aA/edit?usp=sharing zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details https://us04web.zoom.us/j/3143928871 Meeting ID: 314 392 8871 ]]> active textbook background assessment AOI (area of interest) - finance control learning history - Market Leader 3rd Intermediate (2016) - business course at intermediate level (2018) - intrinsic motivation exposure to L2 - only when travelling abroad for tourism - company language(s): Russian spelling - BrEn (doesn't know | remember difference between BrEn & AmEn) linguistic expectations - mostly general English goals - improve speaking - be able to explain your job in simple terms - prep for job interview Number of teaching hours per level (according to ALTE - Association of Language Testers of Europe) CEF (Common European Framework) Guide, Pearson
Common European Framework, Guide in Pearson - number of teaching hours per level (according to ALTE)
EF - levels & exams concordances
levels & exams, EF
EF logo Estimated level 20200201 speaking B1 9 vocab B1 8.5 grammar B1 8 ]]> The Business 2.0 Intermediate B1 active textbook → introduce cv layout & contents → use ellipses to avoid redundant repetition of 'I' → use past participle after bullet points pg 9 ex 1 2 pg 9 ex 3 ]]> A levels = school leaving qualification offered by educational bodies in the United Kingdom to students completing secondary or pre-university education HNC (High National Certificate) = higher education/further education qualification in the United Kingdom (usually 1 year) HND (Higher National Diploma) = diploma given for vocational training that prepares the student for a career in a particular area; good students may progress to a course leading to a degree BA (Bachelor of Arts) degree in = diploma after a 2-3 year course at university graduate = someone who has completed a university degree, especially a first degree Bachelor of Arts with Honours (Baccalaureatus in Artibus Cum Honore) = 1-2 year postgraduate degree Master's degree in = academic degree higher than a bachelor's degree but lower than a doctor's degree post-graduate = person with a higher degree; student who continues studies after graduation (кандидат наук) to undertake = to study, ~ a research degree in (subject) candidate of sciences = PhD (in some countries) = кандидат наук doctor (of sciences) = someone who holds the highest level of degree given by a university voluntary = done willingly, not because you are forced apprentice = young person who works for an employer for a fixed period of time in order to learn the particular skills needed in their job; intern apprenticeship = internship; period of time working as an apprentice; a job as an apprentice literate = able to read and write consecutive = following one after another in a series, without interruption to liaise ~ (with sb) (especially BrE) = to work closely with sb and exchange information with them; to act as a link between two or more people or groups to chair = to preside over; to head / lead a meeting former = ex reference = letter written by sb who knows you, giving information about your character and abilities, especially to a new employer recommendation = (especially AmE) a formal letter or statement that sb would be suitable for a particular job, etc summary CV | resume is not interesting We can made could make more quick this presentation more quickly but... People who can give my a recommendation (reference) about me What I'm afraid I didn't catch that | I beg your pardon ? ... information about my characters personal qualities I remember a situation when one a girl come came to our job office ...if somebody of them told me 'I like yoga' it would be like a red lamp warning ]]> resume /'rezə,mei/ future By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. ]]> active textbook active textbook