20190410 (1.5hr) (balance 2hr)
Homework [from previous lesson]
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
pg 81 ex 6 C
pg 141 ex G 2 2 prepositional verbs
Optional homework
pg 81 ex 9 writing
Lesson plan
support materials
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
Unit 8.4 Scenario - Sailing close to the wind
pg 82 ex 1 2 reading
Situation
Functional language: Being cautious
pg 82 ex 3 A listening
new_language_leader_advanced_audio_cd02_017.ogg
pg 82 ex 3 B listening
new_language_leader_advanced_audio_cd02_017.ogg
Functional language: Resolving ethical dilemmas
pg 83 ex 4 reading
The fashion show
The foreign correspondent
A dramatic photo
A question of confidentiality
Lexical material: Considering implications, proposing solutions
pg 83 ex 5 6 speaking
SSS practise expressions from useful phrases
Unit 8.5 Study and writing skills
Functional language: Using style and register
pg 84 ex 1 A B genre
pg 84 ex 1 C reading
Lexical material: Differences between formal and informal language
pg 84 ex 2 A B
pg 84 ex 3 A listening
new_language_leader_advanced_audio_cd02_017.ogg
new expressions
to sail close to the wind = to do something that is often nearly wrong, dishonest or illegal
to invade = to enter a country, town, etc. using military force in order to take control of it; to affect sth in an unpleasant or annoying way
bias /'baiəs/ = strong feeling in favour of or against one group of people, or one side in an argument, often not based on fair judgement
substantial = important, significant
to think sth through =
to be in hot water = to be in trouble
to hold fire = to keep back arguments or facts; keep from telling something
genuine = real; exactly what it appears to be; not artificial
trail-blazing = being the first to do or discover sth and so makes it possible for others to follow
to slave ~ (away) (at sth) = to work very hard
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
the weather was not so as warm like this as here but fine
he presented to them some gadgets
he presented to offered them some gadgets
nobody none of them didn't win won this price prize
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20190404 (1.5hr) (balance 3.5hr)
Homework [from previous lesson]
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
pg 80 ex 4 reading
pg 80 Transcript
pg 80 ex 5 A B reading
Lesson plan
support materials
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
Unit 8.3 Conquering social media
T / Cl
Have you got any favourite social media? Why / why not?
- ...
pg 80 ex 1 A B speaking
Functional language: Starting presentations
pg 80 ex 2 A B listening
new_language_leader_advanced_audio_cd02_017.ogg
use audio script pg 126
pg 80 ex 3
Lexical material: Space exploration, social media
pg 80 ex 4 reading
pg 80 Transcript
pg 80 ex 5 A B reading
Grammar: Prepositional verbs
pg 81 ex 6 A B grammar
pg 81 ex 6 C
set for homework
pg 141 ex G 2 2 prepositional verbs
pg 81 ex 7
Functional language: Evaluating effectiveness
T / Cl
Is giving news in a dry manner on Tv the most effective way of communicating news?
- ...
pg 81 ex 8 A
pg 81 ex 8 B listening
new_language_leader_advanced_audio_cd02_017.ogg
use audio script pg 128
T / Cl
Which do you prefer: immediacy or quality of news given?
- ...
set for homework
pg 81 ex 9 writing
new expressions
to engender = to make a feeling or situation exist
savvy = practical knowledge or understanding of sth
to squirt = to force liquid, gas, etc. in a thin fast stream through a narrow opening; to be forced out of a narrow opening in this way
AMA = ask me anything
unfounded = not based on reason or fact
immediacy = quality in sth that makes it seem as if it is happening now, close to you and is therefore important, urgent, etc
unrivalled /ʌnˈraɪvəld/ = better or greater than any other; unsurpassed
symbiotic = used of organisms (especially of different species) living together but not necessarily in a relation beneficial to each
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
Our government invented passed new rules to obtain diplomas
They don't answer now haven't answered yet
They will say tell me yes
about politics political situation (outlook)
Now there are a lot of
Now it's a new stream tendency
It's a famous common situation
Is it interesting to follow to these girls?
He became popular by thanks to his campaign
Tv tellers news readers
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20190327 (1.5hr) (balance 5hr)
Homework [from previous lesson]
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
pg 79 ex 9 10
pg 80 ex 4 reading
Conquering social media
Lesson plan
support materials
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
T / Cl
Should your writing be entertaining or just informative?
- ...
pg 79 ex 6 A B listening
new_language_leader_advanced_audio_cd02_016.ogg
Grammar: Verb patterns (infinitive + ing / + to)
pg 79 ex 7 A B grammar
$grammar_ref = "20190327-1134";
${'txt_'.$grammar_ref} ="
T / Cl
Do you mind [to open / opening] the window?
- opening the window
= verb + ing
I enjoy...
- playing golf
= verb + ing
Learning Chinese [means spending / means to spend] a lot of time studying
- means spending
= involves
He [means to learn / means learning] Chinese
- means to learn
= intention
He stopped [to smoke / smoking] because he gave up drinking
- smoking
stop + gerund
= he completely finished something
He stopped [to smoke / smoking] because he needed a drink
- to smoke
stop + to-infinitive
= he paused in order to do something
Concl:
Verb patterns can sometimes change the meaning of verb
Hint:
verb + ing = about the past
verb + to + infinitive = about the future
Grammar: Verb patterns with ing
T / Cl
I regret [to buy / buying] this car
- buying
regret + verb + ing
= verb pattern (always ing)
Verb patterns with like to express different meanings
T / Cl
I don't like [to get up / getting up] early
- both correct...
I don't like getting up early
- like + ing
= true feeling
On a Monday morning, I like to get up early to plan my work for the week
- like + infinitive
= reason
conclusion regarding 'to like'
= verb pattern is not always +ing
try + infinitive / gerund
T / Cl
I have tried [to call / calling] him in the morning (& finally got through)
- to call
= try + infinitive
action completed
I have tried [to call / calling] him all morning
- calling
= try + gerund
failed
";
include("inc/show_hide_grammar.inc");
Grammar: Verbs with ing
* (verbs with both ing and infinitive - no or little difference in meaning)
to admit [or to admit that]
to avoid
(to begin)
to belong
to carry on
to consider
(to continue)
to deny [or to deny that]
to enjoy
to fancy
to finish
to give up
to go on
to imagine
(to involve)
to keep
to keep on
to mean
to mind
to postpone
to put off
to risk
to seem
(to start)
to suggest [or to suggest that]
to think of
to understand
to weigh
$list_of_reviews= "grammar_verb_patterns_selection_b1_02.csv grammar_verb_patterns_selection_b1_03.csv grammar_verb_patterns_selection_b2_01.csv";
include ('inc/csv_load_review.inc');
pg 79 ex 8 grammar
pg 79 ex 9 10
pg 79 ex 11 speaking
new expressions
picturesque = pretty, especially in a way that looks old-fashioned; suggesting or suitable for a picture; (of language) producing strong mental images by using unusual words
flavour of the month = fad; star, celebrity
to invade = to enter a country, town, etc. using military force in order to take control of it; to affect sth in an unpleasant or annoying way
invasion = fact of a large number of people or things arriving somewhere, especially people or things that are disturbing or unpleasant; act or a process that affects sb/sth in a way that is not welcome
ingenue = (from French) an innocent young woman, especially in a film/movie or play
sensational = (disapproving) (of a newspaper, etc.) trying to get your interest by presenting facts or events as worse or more shocking than they really are
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
it's a little bit another than different from journalism
I blamed my friend for being envy envious
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20190320 (1.5hr) (balance 6.5hr)
Homework [from previous lesson]
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
pg 78 ex 2 A B reading for detail
pg 78 ex 3
Lesson plan
support materials
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
pg 78 ex 2 A B reading for detail
pg 78 ex 3
pg 79 ex 4 vocab
pg 79 ex 5 paraphrasing
new expressions
superfluous /sju:ˈpə:fluəs/ = more than you need or want; unnecessary
invaluable ~ (to / for sb/sth) | ~ (in sth) = extremely useful
aspiring = wanting to start the career or activity that is mentioned; wanting to be successful in life
to absorb = to make sth smaller become part of sth larger; to take sth into the mind and learn or understand it; to use up a large supply of sth, especially money or time
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20190306 (1.5hr) (balance 8hr)
Homework [from previous lesson]
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
pg 75 ex 13 writing
essay
Do you think children should still learn hand-writing at school?
pg 77 ex 8 A B reading
Lesson plan
support materials
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
pg 77 ex 8 A B reading
Functional language: Writing news headlines
pg 77 ex 8 9 vocab
pg 77 ex 11 speaking
Unit 8.2 A Way with words
T / Cl
You're not a real journalist if you can't say all the truth
(K.S 20190304)
pg 78 ex 1 A B reading for gist
Hot off the press
new expressions
govt = government
crackdown ~ (on sb/sth) = severe action taken to restrict the activities of criminals or of people opposed to the government or authorities
cover-up = action that is taken to hide a mistake or illegal activity from the public
rigging = act of influencing sth in a dishonest way in order to get the result that you want
axe = (informal) if sb gets the axe, they lose their job; if an institution or a project gets the axe, it is closed or stopped, usually because of a lack of money
probe ~ (into sth) = (used especially in newspapers) a thorough and careful investigation of sth
to curb = to control or limit sth, especially sth bad
to back = to give help or support to sb/sth
to pledge = to promise
PM = prime minister
freak = very unusual and unexpected event; monstrosity; an abnormally developed individual or thing
toll = amount of damage or the number of deaths and injuries that are caused in a particular war, disaster, etc
blaze = very large fire, especially a dangerous one
fatality = death that is caused in an accident or a war or by some other act of violence
to urge = to advise or try hard to persuade sb to do sth; ~ sth (on / upon sb) to recommend sth strongly; to make a person or an animal move more quickly and/or in a particular direction, especially by pushing or forcing them
clash ~ (with sb) | ~ (between A and B) = short fight between two groups of people; (over sth) an argument between two people or groups of people who have different beliefs and ideas
to have a way with = to be able to lead, persuade, or influence
hot off the press = just appeared in print
to nurture = to care for and protect sb/sth while they are growing and developing; to help sb/sth to develop and be successful
peculiar = strange or unusual, especially in a way that is unpleasant or worrying
succinct = concise; using few words
to inculcate = ~ sth (in / into sb) | ~ sb with sth (formal) to cause sb to learn and remember ideas, moral principles, etc., especially by repeating them often
deplorable = (formal) very bad and unacceptable, often in a way that shocks people
ferocious = very fierce, violent or aggressive; very strong
to spike = to reject sth that a person has written or said; to prevent sth from happening or being made public
mercilessly = without pity
sloppy = that shows a lack of care, thought or effort
redoubt = place or situation in which sb/sth is protected when they are being attacked or threatened
to crave = to have a very strong desire for sth
to flounder = to struggle to know what to say or do or how to continue with sth; to have a lot of problems and to be in danger of failing completely; to struggle to move or get somewhere in water, mud, etc
restrained = showing calm control rather than emotion
uninhibited = behaving or expressing yourself freely without worrying about what other people think
ingenue = (from French) an innocent young woman, especially in a film/movie or play
to crave (for) = to have a very strong desire for sth
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
it was would be more boring if...
he became popular for within a couple of years
she divorced with him
a journalist has to say the truth, but not the all (but not [the whole / not all] of it)
what for does he work for
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20190227 (1.5hr) (balance 9.5hr)
Homework [from previous lesson]
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
pg 75 ex 9
Lesson plan
support materials
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
Functional language: Writing an opinion-led essay
pg 75 ex 9
pg 75 ex 10 speaking
pg 75 ex 11 12
pg 75 ex 13 writing an essay
Unit 8 Journalism and media
Lexical material: Breaking news
pg 76 ex 1 speaking
pg 76 ex 2 A B
pg 76 ex 3 A B
pg 76 ex 4 A B listening
new_language_leader_advanced_audio_cd02_015.ogg
pg 76 ex 5 A B listening
pg 76 ex 6 speaking
Lexical material: The media
T / Cl
What form do you believe in more: citizen journalism or broadsheets?
- ...
pg 77 ex 7 vocab
set for homework
pg 77 ex 8 A B reading
new expressions
scoop = piece of important or exciting news that is printed in one newspaper before other newspapers know about it
scope = range of things that a subject, an organization, an activity, etc. deals with
bias /'baiəs/ (towards, against) = predisposition or prejudice
off the record = not to be published or told; secret; confidential
anchor = person who introduces reports or reads the news on television or radio
correspondent = person who reports news from a particular country or on a particular subject for a newspaper or a television or radio station
columnist = journalist who writes regular articles, usually on a particular topic, for a newspaper or magazine
paparazzo (plural paparazzi ) = photographer who follows famous people around in order to get interesting photographs of them to sell to a newspaper
sound bite = very short part of a speech, usually one made by a politician, that is broadcast on a news programme on television or the radio
broadsheet = newspaper printed on a large size of paper, generally considered more serious than smaller newspapers; quality press
circulation = (usually sing.) the usual number of copies of a newspaper or magazine that are sold each day, week, etc
to go viral = passed from person to person on the internet
libel = act of printing a statement about sb that is not true and that gives people a bad opinion of them; a printed statement about sb that is not true
spin = information or a situation presented in a particular way, especially one that makes you or your ideas seem good
tabloids = popular press
blogosphere = personal websites and blogs
citizen journalism = when ordinary people gather & spread news
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
$deco_ref = "20190227-1127";
${'txt_'.$deco_ref} ="
it's a hot point spot
you have to be a rescuer risk-taker
I can see watch only Euronews
it's really true
you can understand which one is the fake
in this the way as they want
";
include("inc/show_hide_mistakes.inc");
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20190213 (1.5hr) (balance 11hr)
Homework [from previous lesson]
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
pg 74 ex 2 reading
pg 75 Jean Jacques Rousseau
Lesson plan
support materials
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
Lexical material: Critical thinking, discovery learning
T / Cl
Should you take things at face value?
- probably not
pg 74 ex 1 A speaking
pg 74 ex 1 B listening
new_language_leader_advanced_audio_cd02_014.ogg
T / Cl
What is more effective [child-centred education / teacher centred education]
- child-centred education
= allow children as much freedom as possible
Children should be [stuffed with facts / able to think for themselves]
- be able to think for themselves
= form their own opinions
pg 74 ex 2 reading
pg 75 Jean Jacques Rousseau
pg 74 ex 3 reading for detail
pg 74 ex 4 vocab
T / Cl
How do you strike a compromise between academic knowledge and learning by experience?
(...)
pg 74 ex 5 6 7 discussion
pg 74 ex 8 reading for detail
new expressions
critical thinking = appraisal based on careful analytical evaluation, not accepting without questioning the ideas or opinions expressed
to accept / take sth at face value = to believe that sth is what it appears to be, without questioning it
child-centred learning = allow children as much freedom as possible. They should be able to think for themselves and form their own opinions
discovery learning = when things (experience & interaction) rather than people preaching to children should be used to train children (e.g. if you break a window, you get cold)
to impart /ɪmˈpɑ:t/ ~ sth (to sb) = to pass information, knowledge, etc. to other people
undeniable = true or certain; that cannot be contradicted
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
all my reports I wrote by my hand
I don't have a critical thinking
my mother says I shouldn't take take things at face value
it's not very good too either
they let children to do everything by themselves
it's like a white paper blank page
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20190206 (1.5hr)
credit 24000 / 3000 = 8 lessons x 1.5hr = 12hrs
left-over 0.5 + 12
(balance 12.5hr)
Homework [from previous lesson]
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
pg 71 ex 7 A B conditionals
Lesson plan
support materials
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
pg 71 ex 7 A B conditionals
feedback
Grammar: Review of conditionals
/*
grammar_conditionals_selection_b1_01.csv
grammar_conditionals_selection_b2_01.csv
grammar_conditionals_selection_b2_02.csv
grammar_conditionals_selection_b2_03.csv
grammar_conditionals_selection_c1_01.csv
*/
$list_of_reviews= "grammar_conditionals_selection_b2_02.csv grammar_conditionals_selection_b2_03.csv";
include ('inc/csv_load_review.inc');
$list_of_decks= "deck_of_phrases_conditionals.csv";
include ('inc/csv_load_deck.inc');
Unit 7.4 Scenario - Camomila
pg 72 ex 1 reading
Situation
pg 72 ex 2 listening
new_language_leader_advanced_audio_cd02_012.ogg
Functional language: Approving ideas, expressing doubts / objections
pg 72 ex 3 A listening
new_language_leader_advanced_audio_cd02_013.ogg
pg 72 ex 3 B listening
pg 73 ex 4 Task
A new plan for Camomila
pg 73 ex 5 A B C discussion
Functional language: Prioritising, delaying action, making alternative suggestions
new expressions
thriving = very lively and profitable
slum = area of a city that is very poor and where the houses are dirty and in bad condition
feasible = that is possible and likely to be achieved
shabby = (of buildings, clothes, objects, etc.) in poor condition because they have been used a lot; (of behaviour) unfair or unreasonable
back burner (to put on the ~) = to be delayed, not to be considered a priority
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
it could be against of it
if it is spent for on hotels
we can invent new places for work create new jobs
when once it would be has increased
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20190123 (1.5hr) (balance 2hr)
Homework [from previous lesson]
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
pg 70 reading
Sharing good ideas
pg 70 A Switching to light bulbs
pg 70 B Personal training
pg 71 C Book swapping
Lesson plan
support materials
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
pg 70 ex 1 A B speaking
(to be continued)
pg 70 ex 2 3 reading
pg 70 reading
Sharing good ideas
pg 70 A Switching to light bulbs
pg 70 B Personal training
pg 71 C Book swapping
pg 70 ex 4 A B vocab
Lexical material: Irregular plurals
pg 71 ex 5 A vocab
set for homework
pg 71 ex 5 B vocab
Grammar: Conditionals
pg 71 ex 6 A B
set for homework
pg 71 ex 7 A B conditionals
set for homework - to be confirmed
pg 138-139 extra practice
new expressions
emission = production or sending out of light, heat, gas, etc
attainable = within reach; that you can achieve
obese /əuˈbi:s/ = (formal or medical) (of people) very fat, in a way that is not healthy
ingenious = (of an object, a plan, an idea, etc.) very suitable for a particular purpose and resulting from clever new ideas
criterion = singular form of 'criteria'
thesis (on sth) = long piece of writing completed by a student as part of a university degree, based on their own research: (BrE) a doctoral / PhD thesis * (AmE) a thesis for a master's degree * Students must submit a thesis on an agreed subject within four years; statement or an opinion that is discussed in a logical way and presented with evidence in order to prove that it is true
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
hypothesis /hai'pɔθəsəs/
hypotheses /hai'pɔθə,si:z/
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20190116 (1.5hr) (balance 3.5hr) 10:45-12:15
Homework [from previous lesson]
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
pg 69 ex 11 practice with quantifiers
Lesson plan
support materials
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
Grammar: Quantifiers
pg 69 ex 9 10 quantifiers
was set for homework
pg 69 ex 11 practice with quantifiers
feedback
pg 69 ex 12 speaking
Unit 7.3 Good ideas
Functional language: Identifying outcomes
pg 70 ex 1 A B speaking
new expressions
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
the most often common thing
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20181220 (1.5hr) (balance 5hr) 10:45-12:15
Homework [from previous lesson]
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
Rescheduled from previous lesson
pg 65 ex 10 writing a report
pg 68 ex 3 4 reading
Lesson plan
support materials
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
pg 68 ex 3 4 reading
pg 68 ex 5 speaking
Lexical material: Expressions of quantity
pg 69 ex 6 7 vocab
pg 69 ex 8 A listening
new_language_leader_advanced_audio_cd02_011.ogg
pg 69 ex 8 B listening
new_language_leader_advanced_audio_cd02_011.ogg
pg 69 ex 8 C listening
new_language_leader_advanced_audio_cd02_011.ogg
new expressions
outstanding = extremely good; excellent; very obvious or important
bunch ~ of sth = number of things of the same type which are growing or fastened together
crunch = important and often unpleasant situation or piece of information; (especially AmE) a situation in which there is suddenly not enough of sth, especially money
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
he wasn't so geniusly as much a genius / as talented as Pushkin
he was against of the tzar
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20181217 (1.5hr) (balance 6.5hr)
Homework [from previous lesson]
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
pg 67 ex 6 reading
On the other hand
Rescheduled from previous lesson
pg 65 ex 10 writing a report
Lesson plan
support materials
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
pg 67 ex 6 reading
On the other hand
pg 67 ex 7 discussion
Lexical material: Idioms with 'hand'
pg 67 ex 8 A B vocab
pg 67 ex 9 A B C speaking
Unit 7.2 - Great thinkers
pg 68 ex 1 2 speaking
new expressions
sinister = seeming evil or dangerous; making you think sth bad will happen
imp = (in stories) a small creature like a little man, that has magic powers and behaves badly; child who behaves badly, but not in a serious way
safe pair of hands (to be a ~) = reliable
hand in hand = together; to coexist
on hand = readily available
turn one's hand to = to start working at; try to do
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
at on Xmas Eve
they are and both philosophers and mathematicians
when you are lost trust (belief?) to in the main treasures values
we can meet hear a lot of his quotations sayings in different areas disciplines
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20181214 (1.5hr) (balance 8hr) 10:45-12:15
Homework [from previous lesson]
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
pg 67 ex 6 reading
On the other hand
Rescheduled from previous lesson
pg 65 ex 10 writing a report
Lesson plan
support materials
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
pg 67 ex 6 reading
On the other hand
new expressions
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
the left part of my brain answers is responsible for writing with my right hand
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20181213 (1.5hr) (balance 9.5hr) - late cancellation charged
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20181207 (1.5hr) (balance 1hr)
(credit 20000/3000 per lesson = 6.6 lessons
6.6x1.5 = 9.90 ach => 10hr)
(balance 1+10h=11hr)
Homework [from previous lesson]
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
pg 65 ex 10 writing a report
Lesson plan
support materials
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
Unit 7 - People and ideas
Unit 7.1 - Creativity
T / Cl
Who do you find particularly creative?
- ...
What is a lateral thinker?
- person who solves problem by looking things in a non-traditional way, creatively
pg 66 ex 1 speaking
pg 66 ex 2 A B quiz
reading
pg 66 ex 3 A B listening
new_language_leader_advanced_audio_cd02_09.ogg
pg 66 ex 4 A B listening
new_language_leader_advanced_audio_cd02_010.ogg
pg 67 ex 5 A B reading
new expressions
blue sky thinker = someone who is not in touch with the realities of the present; open-minded
lateral thinker = person who solves problem by looking things in a non-traditional way
to think outside the box = to think differently, non-conventionally or from a new perspective
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20181130 (1.5hr) (balance 2.5hr) 12:15-13:45
Homework [from previous lesson]
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
pg 63 ex 5 presentation
Download onto your phone or tablet and listen carefully.
20181127_surveillance_and_identity_technology_presentation_ksharoeva_take_01.mp3
20181127_surveillance_and_identity_technology_presentation_ksharoeva_take_02.mp3
Lesson plan
support materials
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
Unit 6.5 Study and writing skills
Intercultural awareness
T / Cl
What skills would you need to talk to a multi-cultural audience?
- ...
pg 64 ex 1 speaking
pg 64 ex 2 A B video
see audio script
pg 64 ex 3 A B video
see audio script
Functional language: Writing - Reporting a survey
T / Cl
Would you miss your family or way of life at home if you studied in a university abroad?
- ...
pg 65 ex 6 speaking
pg 65 ex 7 A B reading
International student's experience of cultural stress at a US university
pg 65 ex 8 9 reading for detail
set for homework - to be confirmed
pg 65 ex 10 writing a report
new expressions
show of hands = open vote during a meeting when those who vote "yes" and those who vote "no" hold up their hands to be counted
to remedy = to correct or improve sth
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
I try to speak with convince / motivate myself
sb has may have (just) never trusted to anybody
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20181127 (1.5hr) (balance 4hr) 10:45-12:15
Homework [from previous lesson]
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
pg 61 ex 12 complex noun phrases
Lesson plan
support materials
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
(continuation from previous lesson)
pg 62 ex 4 A B listening
new_language_leader_advanced_audio_cd02_04.ogg
Functional language: Participating in a debate
pg 63 ex 5 A B task
pg 161 162 SS choose a technology to present
- 3D printers
- surveillance and identity technology
- fracking
- electric cars
Deliver a 3-min long presentation
pg 63 ex 6 A B speaking
Lexical material: Persuading, conceding points
pg 63 Useful phrases
new expressions
undeniable = true or certain; indisputable
to concede ~ sth (to sb) | ~ sb sth = to admit that sth is true, logical, etc; to give sth away, especially unwillingly; to allow sb to have sth
surveillance = act of carefully watching a person suspected of a crime or a place where a crime may be committed
CCTV = closed-circuit television system used to maintain close observation of a person or group
fraud = crime of deceiving sb in order to get money or goods illegally
to infringe = to break a law or rule
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
and so he is he
we are agreed
they are accused to infringe of infringing people's privacy
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
mayor /mɛə/
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20181122 (1.5hr) (balance 5.5hr) - late cancellation charged
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20181115 (1.5hr) (balance 7hr)
Homework [from previous lesson]
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
rescheduled from previous lesson
pg 59 ex 8 practice
Lesson plan
support materials
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
Grammar: Complex noun phrases
pg 61 ex 9 grammar
pg 61 ex 10 11 practice
set for homework
pg 61 ex 12 complex noun phrases
pg 61 ex 13 writing
Unit 6.4 Scenario - A radio debate
T / Cl
Have you ever participated in a radio debate?
- ...
pg 62 ex 1 situation
reading
pg 62 ex 2 speaking
Functional language: Persuading, criticising, accepting criticism, offering counter-arguments
pg 62 ex 3 A B C listening
new_language_leader_advanced_audio_cd02_03.ogg
new expressions
fracking = process of drilling down into the earth before a high-pressure water mixture is directed at the rock to release the gas inside. Water, sand and chemicals are injected into the rock at high pressure which allows the gas to flow out to the head of the well.
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
it's harmful for the health
some people tell say so
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20181109 (1.5hr) (balance 8.5hr)
Homework [from previous lesson]
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
pg 59 ex 8 practice
optional
pg 137 ex G 1 2 passive
pg 60 ex 2 3 reading
Should you worry about the state of your genes?
Lesson plan
support materials
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
Unit 6.3 DNA testing
T / Cl
Do you know what is in your DNA?
Would like to have your genomic profile read?
- ...
pg 60 ex 1 speaking
pg 60 ex 2 3 4 reading
Should you worry about the state of your genes?
pg 60 ex 5 6 discussion
Lexical material: Collocations with 'genetic, medical, diagnosis'
pg 61 ex 7 8 vocab
new expressions
fraught (~ with) = filled with sth unpleasant; (especially BrE) causing or feeling worry and anxiety
be all the rage = fashionable
to unleash ~ sth (on / upon sb/sth) = to suddenly let a strong force, emotion, etc. be felt or have an effect
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
would you mind your presentation is being recorded by our cameraman
would you mind if your presentation is (was / were) being recorded by our cameraman
he was alone-learnt self-taught
they talk say that
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20181031 (1.5hr) (balance 10hr)
Homework [from previous lesson]
Rescheduled from previous lesson
Optional homework
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
pg 57 ex 10 writing
Have technological advances had a positive impact on people's lives in your country?
Lesson plan
support materials
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
pg 59 ex 5 speaking
Grammar: Passive
pg 59 ex 6 A B grammar
pg 59 ex 7 8 practice
set for homework
pg 137 ex G 1 2 passive
pg 59 ex 9 speaking
new expressions
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
they let you to join to this party
there is no not enough quality, modern modern, quality medicine
it's very desordonate for me confusing
some psychologists tell say we have lost the ability to write with a pen
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20181024 (1.5hr) (balance 11.5hr)
Homework [from previous lesson]
Rescheduled from previous lesson
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
pg 57 ex 6 A reading
Have technological advances had a positive impact on people's lives?
Lesson plan
support materials
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
pg 56 ex 3 4 speaking and reading
Lexical material: Describing technology, new-fangled vs superseded
pg 56 ex 5 A B vocab
pg 57 ex 6 A reading
Have technological advances had a positive impact on people's lives?
pg 57 ex 6 B
pg 57 ex 7 analysing style
Functional language: Message board texts
pg 57 ex 8 A B
pg 57 ex 9 prepositions
set for homework
pg 57 ex 10 writing
Have technological advances had a positive impact on people's lives in your country?
Unit 6.2 Changing the world
pg 58 ex 1 reading
pg 58 ex 2 3 reading
Opinion, technology blog
Lexical material: Opinions, changing the world
pg 58 ex 4 vocab
new expressions
cutting-edge = the newest, most advanced stage in the development of sth
new-fangled = new, modern, fresh, up-to-date
superseded = replaced by sth more recent and better
behind the times = using things not in style; still following old ways; old-fashioned
to stem from = to come from
fast-paced = of communication that proceeds rapidly
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
he's against of technological advances
about medicine medical technologies
if you want to have different meanings opinions you can...
it's not so as tasty than as in Europe
for in the opinion of journalists
she has been didn't need to be a doctor to invent this
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20181017 (1.5hr) (balance 13hr)
Homework [from previous lesson]
Rescheduled from previous lesson
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
pg 57 ex 6 A reading
Have technological advances had a positive impact on people's lives?
Lesson plan
support materials
random topics:
Skripali lies
cliches of Russian alcoholics in tank tops
narrow minded interests of average Russian people
selfish attitude of Millenniums
new expressions
tank top = sweater without sleeves
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
I have never shouted to at anybody
when we were on in April
they are a more perspective promising generation
I'm out of not interested in policy politics
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20181001 (1.5hr) (balance 1hr) (credit 15hrs) (balance 14.5hr)
Homework [from previous lesson]
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
pg 57 ex 6 A reading
Have technological advances had a positive impact on people's lives?
Lesson plan
support materials
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
(continuation from previous lesson)
pg 55 ex 7 B writing
Functional language: Avoiding plagiarism
T / Cl
Is it easy not to copy someone's ideas?
pg 55 ex 8 9 10
set for homework - tbc
pg 55 ex 11 A B C writing
Unit 6 Technology and change
Unit 6.1 Attitudes to technology
pg 56 ex 1 2 speaking and reading
new expressions
elevation = increase in the level or amount of sth
plagiarism /ˈpleɪdʒjərɪzm/ = taking someone's words or ideas as if they were your own
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
I can find it in on the Internet
I have never took taken photos from with it
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20180926 (1.5hr) (balance 2.5hr)
Homework [from previous lesson]
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
pg 54 ex 2a reading for gist
pg 54 Emergence of youth culture and its emergence to the mainstream
Lesson plan
support materials
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
Unit 5.5 Study skills
T / Cl
What youth fashions / cultures do you know of? Where do they come from?
- ...
- teenagers need to show their individuality
e.g. it's easier to colour your hair green than voice & explain your controversial opinion
punk culture = a reaction against the commercialisation of youth culture
pg 54 ex 1 2 reading for gist
pg 54 Emergence of youth culture and its emergence to the mainstream
pg 54 ex 3 4 reading for detail
T / Cl
What is the difference between a main idea and supporting points?
- main idea
= key point in the narrative, usually at the beginning of the paragraph
- supporting points
= examples, facts, quotations
pg 54 ex 5 reading for detail
pg 54 ex 6 speaking
Functional language: Summarising
pg 55 ex 7 A writing
new expressions
disposable income = income (after taxes) that is available to you for saving or spending
hipster = someone who rejects the established culture; advocates extreme liberalism in politics and lifestyle
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
maybe it there was a youth culture
you can go to the prison
sub-cultures that distinct distinguish Russia from the west
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20180919 (1.5hr) (balance 4hr)
Homework [from previous lesson]
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
pg 135 ex 3 inversion
Mouse-over to view key:
1) Little did the staff know that the company was going to close
2) What Steve did was to run the London Marathon in a rabbit costume
3) It was my accountant who alerted me to the tax problems
4) Never has anyone been that rude to me before
5) What is really difficult to bear is the humidity
6) It is the humidity which is difficult to bear
Lesson plan
support materials
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
Unit 5.4 Scenario - Retail revamp
pg 52 ex 1 speaking
pg 52 ex 2 reading
The situation
pg 52 ex 2 listening
new_language_leader_advanced_audio_cd01_31.ogg
Functional language: Discussing hypothetical ideas
pg 53 ex 3 A B listening
new_language_leader_advanced_audio_cd01_32.ogg
that'd be /'ðætəd/
we'd be /wi:d/
pg 53 ex 4 task
Developing a recovery strategy
pg 155 student A - target the under-30s
pg 156 student B - target the family market and not only teenagers
pg 157 student C - target the over-40s
pg 158 student D - offer specialised ranges of products but still cater for the general market
Useful phrases
Lexical material: Making a proposal, disagreeing
pg 53 ex 5 holding a meeting
new expressions
to revamp = to make changes to the form of sth, usually to improve its appearance
uplifting = making you feel happier or more hopeful
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
behind my eyes at eye level
it concerns products things groceries
some milk part dairy products area
we have a great concurrence competition
to take attract customers to our shops
we have to put all our forces concentrate (our efforts) on this
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20180912 (1.5hr) (balance 5.5hr)
Homework [from previous lesson]
Rescheduled from previous lesson
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
pg 49 ex 9 writing
Description of an item with an interesting design
~ 250 words
send in *docx format
duncanpotter@yandex.ru
Lesson plan
support materials
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
Grammar: Emphatic structures (inversion)
pg 51 ex 6 A listening
new_language_leader_advanced_audio_cd01_28.ogg
pg 51 ex 6 B
Grammar: Cleft sentences
T / Cl
1. It is important that you send your reply by midday
2. What is important is that you send your reply by midday
Which sounds more convincing?
- 2
What do you emphasise [subject / object]?
- object (reply)
= cleft sentence
Emphasise the following statement:
You made a mistake
- It was you who made a mistake
= cleft sentence
pg 51 ex 7 A listening
new_language_leader_advanced_audio_cd01_29.ogg
no audio script 5.5 on pg 170 = publishing mistake
pg 51 ex 7 B C
pg 51 ex 8 emphatic structures
set for homework
pg 135 ex 3 inversion
pg 51 ex 9 speaking
practise emphatic structures
new expressions
to compel = to force
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
if he (Ilya Yashin) was let allowed to go to participate in the elections
there is are different fashion houses
there are too people too
but it depends on
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20180905 (1.5hr) (balance 7hr) - late cancellation charged
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20180830 (1.5hr) (balance 8.5hr)
Homework [from previous lesson]
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
pg 49 ex 9 writing
Description of an item with an interesting design
~ 250 words
send in *docx format
duncanpotter@yandex.ru
29.06~27.07 DP holiday break
19.07-28.08 KS holiday break
Lesson plan
support materials
random topics (forgot course book)
tourism in Italy
low-cost airliners
pollution of seaside resorts in RF & Europe
new expressions
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
because of to have having many people
by the train
against of jellyfishes
a kind of seahorses seahorse
he can go to the prison
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20180628 (1.5hr)
(credit 20000/3000 per lesson = 6.6 lessons
6.6x1.5 = 9.90 ach
=> 10hr) (balance +10hr)
Homework [from previous lesson]
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
pg 50 ex 2 A B reading
Lesson plan
support materials
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
Lexical material: Animal-rights protests, environmental sustainability, eco-consciousness, size-zero fashion industry, fast fashion
T / Cl
Is wearing a fur coat still fashionable in the 21st century?
- ...
pg 50 ex 2 A B reading
pg 50 ex 3 A B C vocab
pg 50 ex 4 A listening
new_language_leader_advanced_audio_cd01_26.ogg
Lexical material: Size-zero fashion industry
pg 50 ex 4 B listening
new_language_leader_advanced_audio_cd01_27.ogg
pg 51 ex 4 C listening
new_language_leader_advanced_audio_cd01_27.ogg
SSS listen again & underline arguments in the audioscript on pg 170
pg 51 ex 5 A B C arguing
new expressions
sweatshop = (disapproving) place where people work for low wages in poor conditions
to follow suit = to do what someone else is doing; imitate
to be all the rage = (fashion) be fashionable, set the fashion, cut a figure in society
unrelenting = (of an unpleasant situation) not stopping or becoming less severe; relentless
consciousness = ideas and opinions of a person or group; state of being able to use your senses and mental powers to understand what is happening
violation = act that disregards an agreement or a right; infringement
size zero = smallest clothes size in America
damning /'dæmiŋ/ = critical of sb/sth; suggesting that sb is guilty
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
like an activist against of fashion rules
they do a lot of harm for to normal women
I look at 'm worried about my age
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20180625 (1.5hr) (balance 1.5hr) 10:45-12:15
Homework [from previous lesson]
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
pg 49 ex 5 6 practice
28.06 lesson cancelled due to intensive course
Duncan's holiday break
29.06~27.07
Lesson plan
support materials
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
pg 49 ex 7 vocab
Lexical material: Design-classic patterns in textiles, checked fabrics, hound's tooth check
pg 49 ex 8 speaking
pg 49 ex 9 writing
Description of an item with an interesting design
Unit 5.3 Catwalk controversies
pg 50 ex 1 speaking
new expressions
rhombus = (geometry) a flat shape with four equal sides and four angles which are not 90; diamond
hound's-tooth check = textile with a pattern of small broken or jagged checks
chevron = line or pattern in the shape of a V; piece of fabric in the shape of a V which soldiers and police officers wear on their uniforms to show their rank
checked = having a pattern of squares, usually of two colours
striped = marked with a pattern of stripes
tweed = thick rough woollen fabric that has small spots of different coloured thread in it
pigtail = hair that is tied together into one or two bunches and twisted into a plait or plaits, worn either at the back of the head or one on each side of the head
plait = long piece of sth, especially hair, that is divided into three parts and woven together
controversy ~ (over / about / surrounding sb/sth) = public discussion and argument about sth that many people strongly disagree about, disapprove of, or are shocked by
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
a film was made with out of it
they have started to be interested in it
David told to us that
this morning I was about to stop to eat eating sweets when I saw a the last piece of cake
an action against of wearing fur
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20180621 (1.5hr) (balance 3hr)
Homework [from previous lesson]
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
pg 47 ex 5 A B vocab
28.06 lesson cancelled due to intensive course
19.07-28.08 KS holiday break
Lesson plan
support materials
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
pg 47 ex 4 B speaking
Lexical material: Consumer collocations
pg 47 ex 5 A vocab
pg 47 ex 5 B
pg 47 ex 6 speaking
Unit 5.2 Design classics
pg 48 ex 1 speaking
pg 48 ex 2 A B reading
Birth of an icon
pg 48 ex 3
Grammar: Future seen from the past
pg 49 ex 4 A B C grammar
was to become
= happened later
formal
were supposed to be
= didn't happen later
was about to be
= that happened soon afterwards
set for homework
pg 49 ex 5 6 practice
new expressions
design classic = elegant, but simple and traditional in style or design; not affected by changes in fashion
iconic = acting as a sign or symbol of sth
dismissive (of sb/sth) = showing that you do not believe a person or thing to be important or worth considering
watchdog = person or group of people whose job is to check that companies are not doing anything illegal or ignoring people's rights
downturn = fall in the amount of business that is done; a time when the economy becomes weaker
across the pond = (informal) on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean from Britain/the US
to stand for = to express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol
dismissively (of) = in a way showing that you do not believe a person or thing to be important or worth considering
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
if it all everything be is / goes good well
they have been let allowed to play in a real championship
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20180614 (1.5hr) (balance 4.5hr) - late cancellation charged
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20180607 (1.5hr) (balance 6hr)
Homework [from previous lesson]
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
Optional homework
pg 45 ex 16 writing
send in *docx format
duncanpotter@yandex.ru
Lesson plan
support materials
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
Unit 5 Fashion and consumerism
Unit 5.1 Global consumerism
Lexical material:
T / Cl
Do you like shopping?
- ...
pg 46 ex 1 speaking
pg 46 ex 2 3 reading
Global consumerism
pg 47 ex 4 A listening
new_language_leader_advanced_audio_cd01_25.ogg
excerpts from audio script
Consumers outweigh having children.
Men’s earnings have decreased, so these days women don’t want to get married. It would mean a lowering of their standard of living. This has profound implications for family life in Japan. What we’re seeing now is a situation in which consumerism outweighs having children. It’s actually more attractive to be a consumer than to have kids.
In recent years, people have started using the term ‘herbivores’ to describe young men who don’t want to get married or even have a girlfriend. Instead, they prefer to spend their money on personal grooming and Manga.
Few are concerned by rampant materialism.
new expressions
materialistic = (disapproving) caring more about money and possessions than anything else
mindset = set of attitudes or fixed ideas that sb has and that are often difficult to change
fulfilment = feeling of satisfaction at having achieved your desires
gulf ~ (between A and B) = a large difference between two people or groups in the way that they think, live or feel
to shrink = to become smaller, especially when washed in water that is too hot; to become or to make sth smaller in size or amount; to become or to make sth smaller in size or amount
income = money that a person, a region, a country, etc. earns from work, from investing money from business
influx (of sb/sth) (into ...) = the fact of a lot of people, money or things arriving somewhere
rampant (of sth bad) = existing or spreading everywhere in a way that cannot be controlled
carnivore = any animal that eats meat
herbivore = any animal that eats only plants
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
I like to go to the shopping
as soon as some dresses are weared worn by everyone
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20180531 (1.5hr) (balance 7.5hr)
Homework [from previous lesson]
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
pg 44 ex 2 3 4 chart analysis
Lesson plan
support materials
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
Functional language: Analysing visual information
pg 44 ex 1 discussion
Lexical material: Communicable and non-communicable diseases
T / Cl
If you feel pain in your chest, what could it be?
- an ischaemic stroke
pg 44 ex 2 3 4 chart analysis
pg 44 ex 5 discussion
pg 44 ex 6 7 8 chart comprehension
pg 44 ex 9 10 speaking
Functional language: Describing visual information
pg 45 ex 11 12 reading
pg 45 ex 13 14
pg 45 ex 15
pg 45 ex 16 writing
new expressions
ischaemia /,i'skemi:ə/ = reduction of the blood supply to part of the body
ischaemic stroke = most common kind of stroke; caused by an interruption in the flow of blood to the brain (as from a clot blocking a blood vessel)
avian influenza = bird flu
swine flue = acute and highly contagious respiratory disease of swine caused by the orthomyxovirus thought to be the same virus that caused the 1918 influenza pandemic
angina /æn'dʒainə/ = severe pain in the chest caused by a low supply of blood to the heart during exercise because the arteries are partly blocked
perinatal = at or around the time of birth
stillbirth = birth in which the baby is born dead
bowel = one of a system of tubes below the stomach in which solid waste collects before it is passed out of the body
to overtake = to become greater in number, amount or importance than sth else
conversely = in a way that is the opposite or reverse of sth
to emerge = to become known; to start to exist; to appear or become known
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
people made a great work job
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
diarrhea /,daiə:'i:ə/
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20180524 (1.5hr) (balance 9hr)
Homework [from previous lesson]
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
pg 43 ex 3 4
Lesson plan
support materials
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
Functional language: Justifying opinions
pg 43 ex 3 4
pg 43 ex 5
Functional language: Choosing & planning a publicity campaign
pg 43 ex 6 task
choose a topic
pg 155 skin cancer
pg 156 healthy eating
pg 157 physical fitness
pg 43 ex 7 task
answer questions in the items of the memo
pg 82 ex 8
presenting a mock-up of a campaign poster
pg 43 ex 9 presentation
useful phrases
new expressions
mole = small dark brown mark on the skin, sometimes slightly higher than the skin around it
obesity /əu'bi:səti:/ = more than average fatness
vein = any of the tubes that carry blood from all parts of the body to the heart
mock-up = model or a copy of sth, often the same size as it, that is used for testing, or for showing people what the real thing will look like
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
we will measure a blood pressure
I don't know what for they show such programme for
they very good divide have divided / split / shared money very well
not to spend for on designing a web-site
I don't think it will be work
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20180517 (1.5hr) (balance -1.5hr)(credit 12hrs) (balance 10.5hr)
Homework [from previous lesson]
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
pg 42 ex 1 reading
situation
Lesson plan
support materials
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
Unit 4.4 Scenario - Change your ways
pg 42 ex 1 reading
situation
pg 42 ex 2 A listening
new_language_leader_advanced_audio_cd01_24.ogg
pg 42 ex 2 B discussion
new expressions
slug = small soft creature, like a snail without a shell, that moves very slowly and often eats garden plants
thyroid /'θairɔid/ gland = small organ at the front of the neck that produces hormones that control the way in which the body grows and functions
pancreatic cancer = malignant tumour of the pancreas. Risk factors include smoking, a diet high in fat, exposure to certain industrial products, and diseases such as diabetes and chronic pancreatitis.
tumour = mass of cells growing in or on a part of the body where they should not, usually causing medical problems
helminth = intestinal worm, any of various parasitic worms including flukes, tapeworms, and nematodes
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
the another other one
to live without healthy health problems
nothing could be work like a can be as effective as fear
I don't know is if it work works or not with humour
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20180510 (1.5hr) (balance 0hr) - late cancellation charged
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20180412 (1.5hr) (balance 1.5hr)
Homework [from previous lesson]
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
pg 41 ex 6 A B vocab
Lesson plan
support materials
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
Lexical material: Language of emotion
pg 41 ex 6 A B vocab
Grammar: Future forms with be
pg 41 ex 7 A B C
pg 41 ex 8 speaking
new expressions
to whinge (informal, disapproving) ~ (about sb/sth) = to complain in an annoying way
holistic = (medical) treating the whole person rather than just the SYMPTOMS (= effects) of a disease; (informal) considering a whole thing or being to be more than a collection of parts
uncaring = (disapproving) not sympathetic about the problems or suffering of other people
distressing = making you feel extremely upset, especially because of sb's suffering; upsetting
disheartened = made less hopeful or enthusiastic; discouraged
antagonised (to / towards sb/sth) = having feelings of hatred and opposition
disillusioned ~ (by / with sb/sth) = disappointed because the person you admired or the idea you believed to be good and true now seems without value
disorientating / disorienting = causing confusion of directions; confusing
elated ~ (at / by sth) = very happy and excited because of sth good that has happened, or will happen
exhilarating /i'gzilə:,eitiŋ/ = very exciting and enjoyable
invigorating = making sb feel healthy and full of energy
rejuvenated = making sb/sth look or feel younger or more lively
to be bound to = to be very likely to
on the verge of = about to happen
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
I know have known her for a lot of time
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20180405 (1.5hr) (balance 3hr)
Homework [from previous lesson]
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
pg 40 ex 3 reading for gist
pg 40 Are nurses angels?
Lesson plan
support materials
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
Unit 4.3 Call of duty
pg 40 ex 1 speaking
pg 40 ex 2 A B listening
new_language_leader_advanced_audio_cd01_23.ogg
pg 40 ex 3 reading for gist
pg 40 Are nurses angels?
pg 40 ex 4 A B reading for detail
pg 41 ex 5 writing
new expressions
idealism = belief that a perfect life, situation, etc. can be achieved, even when this is not very likely
vocation = type of work or way of life that you believe is especially suitable for you; strong desire or feeling of duty to do a particular job, especially one in which you help other people
visiting nurse = nurse who is paid to visit the sick in their homes
male nurse = man whose job is to take care of sick or injured people, usually in a hospital
to think on one's feet = to think quickly; answer or act without waiting; know what to do or say right away
to burn out = to tire, or wear out by using up all the power, energy, or strength of
bruise = blue, brown or purple mark that appears on the skin after sb has fallen, been hit, etc
infusion = slow injection of a substance into a vein or tissue
Stockholm syndrome =
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
they spread shared this money among doctors and administration
they suggested to her to buy a mandate
it's difficult to build a democracy
to be attentive for to people
they were afraid of not to cry crying
we don't know what was the pushing motivation
it concerns to all professions
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
diabetes /,daiə'bi:ti:z/
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20180229 (1.5hr) (balance 4.5hr) - late cancellation charged
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20180322 (1.5hr) (balance 6hr)
Homework [from previous lesson]
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
pg 39 ex 9
Lesson plan
support materials
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
Lexical material: General practitioners, surgeons, paramedics, pharmacists
pg 39 ex 10 vocab
pg 39 ex 11 speaking
pg 39 ex 12 writing
new expressions
paramedic = person whose job is to help people who are sick or injured, but who is not a doctor or a nurse
surgery = medical treatment of injuries or diseases that involves cutting open the body and often removing or replacing some parts; place where a doctor, dentist or VET sees patients; time during which a doctor, dentist or VET is available to see patients
post-operative = (medical) connected with the period after a medical operation
palliative care = medicine or medical treatment that reduces pain without curing its cause
preventive = intended to try to stop sth that causes problems or difficulties from happening
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20180315 (1.5hr) (balance 7.5hr)
Homework [from previous lesson]
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
pg 39 ex 8
discourse_markers_mindmap.pdf
Lesson plan
support materials
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
Functional language: Cohesion linkers (conjunctions)
T / Cl
While it is raining, I go for a walk
- while [during / although]
= although
causal linker
Can you use although across two separate sentences?
- no
e.g.
I go for a walk . Although it is raining.
I go for a walk although it is raining.
pg 39 ex 6 A B
Lexical material: Discourse markers
pg 39 ex 8 9
new expressions
even so = despite anything to the contrary
nonetheless = in spite of this fact
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
I have am in a bad mood
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20180301 (1.5hr) (balance 9hr)
Homework [from previous lesson]
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
pg 38 ex 4 A B reading
pg 38 First-world results on a third-world budget
Lesson plan
support materials
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
Unit 4.2 Health of a nation
pg 38 ex 1 speaking
pg 38 ex 2 A B C listening
new_language_leader_advanced_audio_cd01_22.ogg
pg 38 ex 3 identifying the author's purpose
pg 38 ex 4 A B reading
pg 38 First-world results on a third-world budget
Lexical material: Healthcare
pg 38 ex 5 vocab
new expressions
shabby = (of buildings, clothes, objects, etc.) in poor condition because they have been used a lot; (of a person) badly dressed in clothes that have been worn a lot; (of behaviour) unfair or unreasonable
antiquated = (usually disapproving) (of things or ideas) old-fashioned and no longer suitable for modern conditions
ropey = (informal) very poor in quality
ethos = (formal) the moral ideas and attitudes that belong to a particular group or society
impoverished = very poor; without money
bedrock = strong base for sth, especially the facts or the principles on which it is based
ruefully = feeling or showing that you are sad or sorry
ragged = (of clothes) old and torn; not smooth or controlled; (informal) very tired, especially after physical effort
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20180222 (1.5hr) (balance 10.5hr) - late cancellation charged
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20180215 (1.5hr) (balance 1.5hr) (credit 12hrs)
Homework [from previous lesson]
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
pg 34 ex 8 A B writing a persuasive speech
topic: freedom of speech in Russia
practise
- repetitions
- metaphors
- alliterations
- anti-thesis
send in *docx format
duncanpotter@yandex.ru
pg 36 ex 2 reading for gist
pg 37 Your health and happiness
pg 36 ex 2 reading for detail
Lesson plan
support materials
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
Unit 4 Health and care
Unit 4.1 Health and happiness
T / Cl
Are you healthier when you are happy?
- ...
pg 36 ex 1 speaking
pg 36 ex 2 reading for gist
pg 37 Your health and happiness
pg 36 ex 2 reading for detail
pg 36 ex 3 reporting research
pg 36 ex 4 A B quiz
T / Cl
Which is more informal [to recover / to bounce back]
- to bounce back
pg 36 ex 5 examples of informal language
see pg 159 answers
Lexical material: Health collocations
pg 37 ex 6 A B vocab
pg 37 ex 7 speaking
Meet the expert
new expressions
flippant = showing that you do not take sth as seriously as other people think you should
bossy = (disapproving) always telling people what to do
tanning salon = place where skin is tanned, and becomes brown as if resulting of spending time in the sun
to get struck down = to cause to die, especially suddenly; cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
to bounce back = to recover after an illness or failure; to improve in health; get over
to grin ~ (at sb) = to smile widely
bliss = extreme happiness; joy
claim = statement that sth is true although it has not been proved and other people may not agree with or believe it
jamboree = large party or celebration
idyll /'aidəl/ = happy and peaceful place, event or experience, especially one connected with the countryside
tedious = lasting or taking too long and not interesting
sense of purpose = quality of having a definite purpose, goal
to set sights = to want to reach; aim for
to tackle = to deal with
crash-diet = way of eating to limit the variety or amount of food for medical reasons or because you want to lose weight
to kill two birds with one stone = to succeed in doing two things by only one action; get two results from one effort
sexy = exciting and interesting
jury is (still) out on sth = used when you are saying that sth is still not certain
maternity ward = separate room or area in a hospital for people with the same type of medical condition
premature = happening before the normal or expected time
life expectancy = number of years that a person is likely to live; the length of time that sth is likely to exist or continue for
merely /'mirli:/ = only; simply
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
it's not really really true / related
I don't know if is it is true or not but doctors say
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
research (noun) /'ri:sə:tʃ/
research (verb) /ri:'sə:tʃ/
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20180208 (1.5hr) (balance 3hr)
Homework [from previous lesson]
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
pg 34 ex 1 active listening
pg 34 ex 7 A B C
pg 35 reading
How effective is the United Nations in International Affairs?
Lesson plan
support materials
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
pg 34 ex 1 active listening
T / Cl
If you nod, it means [you want to sleep / you show interest & agree with the speaker]
- you show interest & agree with the speaker
to nod off = to fall asleep
pg 34 ex 2 a b
pg 34 ex 3 discussion
pg 34 ex 4 A B C listening
new_language_leader_advanced_audio_cd01_19.ogg
pg 34 ex 5 A B C presentation
Functional language: Writing a speech (tripling, metaphor, rhetorical questions, repetition, alliteration, antithesis)
pg 34 ex 6 writing skills
pg 34 ex 7 A B C
pg 35 reading
How effective is the United Nations in International Affairs?
set for homework - tbc
pg 34 ex 8 A B writing a persuasive speech
new expressions
distracted = unable to pay attention to sb/sth, because you are worried or thinking about sth else
to nod = to move your head up and down to show agreement, understanding, etc
to nod off = to fall asleep
to recur = to happen again or a number of times
alliteration = use of the same letter or sound at the beginning of words that are close together, as in sing a song of sixpence
proliferation = sudden increase in the number or amount of sth; a large number of a particular thing
incentive = something that encourages you to do sth
drought /'draut/ = long period of time when there is little or no rain
emphatically = without question and beyond doubt
to deploy = to use sth effectively; to distribute systematically or strategically
vested = personal reason for wanting sth to happen, especially because you get some advantage from it
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
I could break have broken my leg
if the candidates would have been were under the influence of propaganda they couldn't be real really free candidates
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20180201 (1.5hr) (balance 4.5hr)
Homework [from previous lesson]
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
pg 31 ex 7 B grammar
pg 31 ex 8 9
3.4 Scenario - Oil spill
pg 32 ex 1 reading
situation
Lesson plan
support materials
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
Grammar: Modal perfect
pg 31 ex 7 A B grammar
pg 31 ex 8
set for homework
pg 31 ex 9
pg 31 ex 10 A B
3.4 Scenario - Oil spill
pg 32 ex 1 reading
situation
pg 32 ex 2 speaking
comments
Functional language: Stating objectives, giving strong advice
T / Cl
Why & when would you hold a press conference?
- ...
pg 33 ex 3 A B listening
new_language_leader_advanced_audio_cd01_18.ogg
Functional language: Devising an action plan
pg 33 ex 4 speaking
pg 33 ex 5 A B role play
pg 33 ex 6 discussion
joint action plan
Lexical material: Accepting & rejecting proposals
useful phrases
new expressions
swift ~ (to do sth) = happening or done quickly and immediately; doing sth quickly
hull = main, bottom part of a ship, that goes in the water
slick = area of oil that is floating on the surface of the sea; small area of sth wet and shiny
magnitude = great size or importance of sth; the degree to which sth is large or important
devastating = causing a lot of damage and destruction
to urge = to advise or try hard to persuade sb to do sth; ~ sth (on / upon sb) to recommend sth strongly
to have a lot on one's plate = (informal) to have a lot of work or problems, etc
advisable ~ (to do sth) = sensible and a good idea in order to achieve sth
to cry out for = to demand, to ask for
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
he can't have let him to jump on the bed
I'm sure he mustn't can't have had a nap
to make all / oil everything you can to prevent this from happening again
it is harmful for species inside in the sea
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20180125 (1.5hr) (balance 6hr) - late cancellation charged
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20180116 (1.5hr) (balance 7.5hr)
Homework [from previous lesson]
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
pg 29 ex 6 A B
Lesson plan
support materials
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
Lexical material: Abbreviations for international organisations
pg 29 ex 7 A vocab
pg 29 ex 7 B listening
new_language_leader_advanced_audio_cd01_17.ogg
T / Cl
Who is more important for us: WHO, NASA?
- ...
pg 29 ex 7 C vocab
pg 29 ex 8 A B prioritising
pg 29 ex 9 writing
Unit 3.3 Ambassadors
Lexical material: Diplomatic traits, poise
T / Cl
Should the ambassador of a commercial brand be articulate or just charismatic?
- articulate
= good at expressing ideas or feelings clearly in words
- ...
Aren't ambassadors in politics rather stuffy and little charismatic?
- they need poise
= calm and confident manner with control of your feelings or behaviour; ability to move or stand in a graceful way with good control of your body
- ...
pg 30 ex 1 speaking
pg 30 ex 2 3 reading
pg 30 ex 4 speaking
Lexical material: International relations
pg 31 ex 5 A B vocab
pg 31 ex 6 A B C D listening
new_language_leader_advanced_audio_cd01_16.ogg
new expressions
aloof ~ (from sb/sth) = not friendly or interested in other people
devious = behaving in a dishonest or indirect way, or deceiving people, in order to get sth
stuffy = (informal, disapproving) very serious, formal, boring or old-fashioned
articulate = good at expressing ideas or feelings clearly in words
assertive = expressing opinions or desires strongly and with confidence, so that people take notice
discreet = careful in what you say or do, in order to keep sth secret or to avoid causing embarrassment or difficulty for sb
dignified = calm and serious and deserving respect
diligent = showing care and effort in your work or duties
committed = willing to work hard and give your time and energy to sth; believing strongly in sth
poise = calm and confident manner with control of your feelings or behaviour; ability to move or stand in a graceful way with good control of your body
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
they don't want to do something anything
she feels herself isolated
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20180111 (1.5hr) (balance -3hr) (20171219 credit 12hr = balance 9hr)
Homework [from previous lesson]
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
pg 28 ex 2 A B reading
pg 29 article about CERN
Lesson plan
support materials
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
Unit 3.2 International collaboration
T / Cl
Would you like to work on an international project?
Why / Why not?
- ...
pg 28 ex 1 speaking
Lexical material: Passion of scientists, physicists, astronomers
pg 28 ex 2 A B reading
pg 29 article about CERN
Lexical material: Buzz of working together
pg 28 ex 3 A B vocab
pg 28 ex 4 speaking
Grammar: Subordinate clauses
pg 28 ex 5 A B grammar
set for homework
pg 29 ex 6 A B
new expressions
hype = (informal, disapproving) advertisements and discussion on television, radio, etc. telling the public about a product and about how good or important it is
to pervade = to spread through and be noticeable in every part of sth
to trundle = to move or roll somewhere slowly and noisily; to move sth slowly and noisily, especially sth heavy, with wheels
collegiate = relating to a college or its students
permeable ~ (to sth) = (technical) allowing a liquid or gas to pass through; open
prowess = great skill at doing sth
horde = large crowd of people
recalcitrant = (formal) unwilling to obey rules or follow instructions; difficult to control
apprenticeship = period of time working as an apprentice; a job as an apprentice
bewildered = perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements
to whiz around = to move very quickly, making a high continuous sound
crazed = full of strong feelings and lacking control
boson = subatomic particle with integral spin that is governed by Bose-Einstein statistics. Bosons include mesons, nuclei of even mass number, and the particles required to embody the fields of quantum field theory. Unlike fermions, there is no limit to the number of bosons that can occupy the same quantum state, a behaviour that gives rise to the superfluidity of helium-4
quark = very small part of matter (i.e. a substance). There are several types of quark and it is thought that protons, neutrons etc. are formed from them
gluon = gauge boson that mediates strong interaction among quarks
buzz = continuous, low noise; (informal) a strong feeling of pleasure, excitement or achievement
mecca = place that many people like to visit, especially for a particular reason
physicist = scientist who studies physics
astronomer = scientist who studies astronomy
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
it not snowed hadn't been snowing for three years
I can't remember
- and I neither can I
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20171212 (1.5hr) (balance -1.5hr)
Homework [from previous lesson]
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
writing a problem-solution essay
~ 250 words
pg 24 ex 10 either pt 1. or pt 2.
send in *docx format
duncanpotter@yandex.ru
Lesson plan
support materials
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
Lexical material: National character traits
pg 26 ex 3 4
Grammar: Prepositions
T / Cl
You have a passion [in / for] literature
- for
You are great [for / in / at] playing tennis
- at
pg 26 ex 5 prepositions
pg 26 ex 6 A B writing
Lexical material: Adjectives of character
pg 27 ex 7 vocab
pg 27 ex 8 A B
pg 27 ex 9 A B speaking
new expressions
reluctance (to) = certain degree of unwillingness
aloof ~ (from sb/sth) = not friendly or interested in other people
devious = behaving in a dishonest or indirect way, or deceiving people, in order to get sth; cunning
meticulous (in sth / doing sth) | (about sth / in doing sth) = paying careful attention to every detail
self-effacing = not wanting to attract attention to yourself or your abilities
cultured = well educated and able to understand and enjoy art, literature, etc
dogmatic = (disapproving) being certain that your beliefs are right and that others should accept them, without paying attention to evidence or other opinions
to boast (about / of sth) = to talk with too much pride about sth that you have or can do
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
these species are endemic of in / to the lake
we are not don't live according to the law
now I'm afraid to tell say anything about it
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20171205 (1.5hr) (balance 1.5hr)
Homework [from previous lesson]
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
pg 24 ex 4 B 5 discourse markers
pg 24 ex 6 brainstorming
Lesson plan
support materials
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
Functional language: Writing a problem solution essay
pg 24 ex 4 A B writing
pg 24 ex 5 discourse markers
pg 24 ex 6 brainstorming
pg 24 ex 7 A B discussion
Lexical material: Talking about endangered species (poachers, people encroaching their habitat)
pg 24 ex 8 listening
new_language_leader_advanced_audio_cd01_14.ogg
pg 24 ex 9 A B
pg 25 reading
set for homework
pg 24 ex 10 either pt 1. or pt 2.
writing a problem-solution essay
Unit 3 International relations
3.1 National traits
T / Cl
In your opinion, what do foreigners think of Russia?
- ...
pg 26 ex 1 speaking & reading
pg 27 Traits of the nation
pg 26 ex 2 speaking
new expressions
poacher = person who illegally hunts birds, animals, or fish on sb's else's property
habitat = place where a particular type of animal or plant is normally found
to encroach = to slowly begin to cover more and more of an area
tusks = long curved teeth that stick out of the mouth of elephants and some other animals
ivory = hard yellowish-white substance like bone that forms the tusk (= long teeth) of elephants and some other animals
trait = characteristic, feature
reluctant = not willing to
road rage = situation in which a driver becomes extremely angry or violent with the driver of another car because of the way they are driving
endearing = causing people to feel affection
to keep a stiff upper lip = to be brave; face trouble bravely
to twitch = to move or pull with a sudden motion; move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
people could be defined and both by their nationality and their family, and as well as their local community
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20171121 (1.5hr) (balance 3hr)
Homework [from previous lesson]
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
pg 22 ex 4 5 paraphrasing
Lesson plan
support materials
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
Functional language: Seeking & giving clarification
pg 22 ex 4 5 paraphrasing
Lexical material: Supporting or rejecting a project, asking polite questions, expressing reservations, challenging an argument
useful phrases
pg 23 ex 6 role play
participating in a meeting
- Ricardo Hernandez pg 156
- wild life society, journalist pg 157-158
pg 23 ex 7 A B
Functional language: Planning & organising essays (10 steps)
pg 24 ex 1 A B
pg 24 ex 2
pg 24 ex 3 A B listening
language_leader_advanced_audio_cd01_13.ogg
new expressions
feasible = that is possible and likely to be achieved
implication = possible effect or result of an action or a decision
to think sth through = to consider a problem or a possible course of action fully
flaw = mistake
to account for = to give a satisfactory explanation of why sth has happened
to evaluate = to judge how good, useful or successful sth has been
to outline = to describe in general
to assess = to make a judgement about the nature or quality of sb/sth
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
our president could tell say that it's non negotiable
they are against of this project
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20171114 (1.5hr) (balance 4.5hr)
Homework [from previous lesson]
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
pg 21 ex 9 10
Lesson plan
support materials
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
Grammar: Modal verbs to talk about obligation, advice, refusal, ability, deduction
pg 21 ex 9
pg 21 ex 10
set for homework - to be confirmed
pg 189 ex 3
pg 21 ex 11 speaking & writing
Unit 2.4 Scenario
Granville
pg 22 ex 1 A B reading
pg 22 ex 2 A B listening
language_leader_advanced_audio_cd01_11.ogg
Functional language: Stating your position, clarifying
pg 22 ex 3 A B C listening
language_leader_advanced_audio_cd01_12.ogg
pg 22 ex 4 5 paraphrasing
new expressions
to refurbish = to clean and decorate a room, building, etc. in order to make it more attractive, more useful, etc
habitat = place where a particular type of animal or plant is normally found
facilities = buildings, services, equipment, etc. that are provided for a particular purpose e.g. sports / leisure facilities, conference / storage facilities, shopping / banking / cooking facilities
mangrove = tropical tree that grows in mud or at the edge of rivers and sends roots down from its branches
dove = bird of the pigeon family. The white dove is often used as a symbol of peace
to endanger = to threaten
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
they mustn't throw waste litter around them
we won't let you to bring alcohol
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20171107 (1.5hr) (balance 6hr)
Homework [from previous lesson]
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
pg 19 ex 8 A B
Lesson plan
support materials
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
Grammar: Articles
pg 19 ex 8 A B C
pg 19 ex 8 D
pg 19 ex 9 speaking
Unit 2.3 The perfect beach
T / Cl
Where you prefer to relax [an isolated beach with naturists / a resort beach]?
- ....
pg 20 ex 1 2 reading
A perfect beach
pg 20 ex 3
Lexical material: Grassroots campaign, environmental issues, social considerations, business consortium
pg 20 ex 4 5 6 7 vocab
pg 20 ex 8 advantages & disadvantages
new expressions
off the record = not for quotation; not to be published or told; secret; confidential
in part = partly, for one reason among others
amenities = things that make you comfortable and at ease
sun lounger = chair with a long seat that supports your legs, used for sitting or lying on in the sun
to turn back = to force to go away
flawless = without mistakes
implausible = not seeming reasonable or likely to be true
grassroots = fundamental
inevitable = which cannot be avoided
tide = direction in which the opinion of a large number of people seems to be moving; large amount of sth unpleasant that is increasing and is difficult to control
fate = things, especially bad things, that will happen or have happened to sb/sth
to befall = (of sth unpleasant) to happen to sb
to plonk = to put sth down on sth, especially noisily or carelessly
whacking = used to emphasize how big or how much sth is
protracted = lasting longer than expected or longer than usual
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
they aren't afraid of telling sth against of the gvt
to protect the right freedom of speech
he knew all about the kitchen back-office
he (Litvinienko, opposition leader) died during the next within a week (poisoned with polonium)
I don't know for what they pay so much for
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
Guiana /gi:'ɔnə/
necessity /nə'sesəti:/
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20171017 (1.5hr) (balance 7.5hr) - late cancellation charged
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20171003 (1.5hr) (balance 9hr)
Homework [from previous lesson]
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
pg 18 ex 1 A B reading
The Galapagos Islands
print & illustrate the following mindmap in your own way (use colours, symbols, etc)
articles_mindmap.pdf
Lesson plan
support materials
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
Unit 2.2 The Galapagos Islands
pg 18 ex 1 A B reading
The Galapagos Islands
pg 18 ex 2 A B
pg 18 ex 3 A B C speaking
pg 18 ex 4 vocab
Lexical material: The natural world
pg 19 ex 5 vocab
pg 19 ex 6 A listening
language_leader_advanced_audio_cd01_08.ogg
pg 19 ex 6 B listening
language_leader_advanced_audio_cd01_09.ogg
pg 19 ex 7 A predicting
pg 19 ex 7 B listening
language_leader_advanced_audio_cd01_010.ogg
new expressions
mocking bird = long-tailed gray-and-white songbird of North America (Mimus polyglottos), remarkable for its exact imitations of the notes of other birds
finch = small, compact birds 3–10 in. (10–27 cm) long. Most use their heavy bill to crack seeds; many also eat insects. Many finches are brightly coloured, often with shades of red and yellow.
booby = large tropical seabirds (family Sulidae), named for their presumed lack of intelligence; stupid or childish person
endemic ~ (in / to ...) = regularly found in a particular place or among a particular group of people and difficult to get rid of; native or restricted to a certain place
unsustainable = that cannot be continued at the same level, rate, etc
archipelago /,ɔrkə'pelə,gəu / /,ɔrtʃəpə'lei,gəu/ = chain of islands, group of islands and the sea surrounding them
slab = thick flat piece of stone, wood or other hard material; thick, flat slice or piece of sth
molten = (of metal, rock, or glass) heated to a very high temperature so that it becomes liquid
feral /'ferəl/ = living wild, especially after escaping from life as a pet or on a farm
biodiversity = existence of a large number of different kinds of animals and plants which make a balanced environment:
reef = long line of rocks or sand near the surface of the sea
to invade = to enter a country, town, etc. using military force in order to take control of it; to enter a place in large numbers, especially in a way that causes damage or confusion; to affect sth in an unpleasant or annoying way
sustainable = involving the use of natural products and energy in a way that does not harm the environment
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
they all want to work partly part-time
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
galapagos /gə'lɔpəgəuz/
species /'spi:ʃi:z/
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20170926 (1.5hr) (balance 10.5hr)
Homework [from previous lesson]
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
pg 15 ex 12 writing a covering letter
send in *docx format
duncanpotter@yandex.ru
pg 16 ex 4 A B reading
pg 17 Last minutes deals A - F
Lesson plan
support materials
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
Unit 2 Tourism & conservation
Unit 2.1 Wish you were here
T / Cl
If a tourist travels to a country where women wear a veil,
the tourist will be [tolerant / curious / surprised / shocked / confused]?
- it depends on the tourist's level of intelligence
= to learn from the experience of travelling, you have to have a certain degree of intelligence to begin with or you may be influenced negatively by the experience
(quote by Thomas Fuller)
pg 16 ex 1 2 speaking
Lexical material: Travel & tourism
pg 16 ex 3 A B C vocab
pg 16 ex 4 A B reading
pg 17 Last minutes deals A - F
pg 16 ex 5 A B speaking
pg 17 ex 6 A B analysing a genre
Lexical material: Multi-word verbs
pg 17 ex 7 A vocab
pg 17 ex 7 B listening
language_leader_advanced_audio_cd01_8.ogg
pg 17 ex 7 C speaking
pg 17 ex 8 speaking
new expressions
baking temperature = extremely hot
carbon footprint = way of measuring the environmental impact of human activity
to pamper oneself = (sometimes disapproving) to take care of sb very well and make them feel as comfortable as possible. e.g. pamper yourself with our new range of beauty treatments. e.g. a spoilt and pampered child
vessel = (formal) a large ship or boat
state-of-the-art = highest level of development at a particular time (especially the present time)
s/c accommodation = self-catering accommodation
itchy feet = very strong or irresistible impulse to travel
discerning = able to show good judgement about the quality of sb/sth
off-the beaten track = remote from populous or much-travelled regions
secluded = quiet and private; not used or disturbed by other people
rat race = exhausting routine that leaves no time for relaxation
to steer clear of = to avoid, take no part in, shun
under canvas = in a tent
to let one's hair down = to relax
to soak up = to take in, also metaphorically
to lounge around = to be lazy or idle
battlefield tourism = tourists visit the sites of famous battlefields and the associated museums either because they have ancestors who fought in the battle or because they are interested in history or war
eco tourism = tourists travel to areas which conserve the environment or improve the well- being of the local people
health/medical tourism = people have operations or treatment in touristic areas or areas of natural beauty
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
glacier /'gleiʃə:/
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20170919 10:45-12:15 + 15min (Duncan was late) (credit 12hr starting next lesson)
Homework [from previous lesson]
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
pg 14 ex 6
optional homework
pg 13 ex 7 D
proffer recommendations in writing
~ 300 words
send in *docx format
duncanpotter@yandex.ru
Lesson plan
support materials
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
Lexical material: Learning styles
pg 14 ex 4 learning style
read pg 159 learning styles
pg 14 ex 5 A B discussion
Functional language: Writing a covering letter
pg 14 ex 6
pg 15 ex 7 structuring a letter
pg 15 ex 8 9 listening
language_leader_advanced_audio_cd01_7.ogg
pg 15 ex 10 A reading
pg 15 ex 10 B
pg 15 ex 11 vocab
pg 16 ex 12 writing a covering letter
new expressions
to tackle = to deal with
company literature = description of an organisation's activities
concise = short and to the point
asset = (about a person) someone of value
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
speculative /'spekyələtiv/
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20170912 (Duncan late 15min)
Homework [from previous lesson]
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
pg 12 ex 1 A B reading
Lesson plan
support materials
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
Unit 1.4
Scenario - Choosing an intern
T / Cl
Have you ever been on an internship?
- ...
How would you choose an intern?
- ...
pg 12 ex 1 A B reading
pg 12 ex 2 discussion
pg 12 ex 3 listening
language_leader_advanced_audio_cd01_04.ogg
Functional language: Stating requirements, saying what is essential & desirable
pg 12 ex 4
pg 12 ex 5 6 listening
language_leader_advanced_audio_cd01_05.ogg
Task
pg 13 ex 7 A choosing an intern
reading
Functional language: Talking about strengths & weaknesses
useful phrases
pg 13 ex 7 B C D discussion
best candidate: Kenneth?
(see duties of the intern on pg 12)
Functional language: Self-awareness
T / Cl
Can knowing your strengths & weaknesses help you choose what to learn?
- ...
Are you a team leader or a team player?
- ...
= self-awareness
Would you like to be more eloquent?
- ...
pg 14 ex 1 A B C speaking
Lexical material: Types of motivation (instrumental vs integrative)
pg 14 ex 2 discussion
pg 14 ex 3 reading
pg 14 ex 3 A B listening
language_leader_advanced_audio_cd01_06.ogg
new expressions
to pursue = to do sth or try to achieve sth over a period of time; to follow or chase sb/sth, especially in order to catch them
prerequisite ~ (for / of / to sth) = (formal) something that must exist or happen before sth else can happen or be done
asset = advantage; strong point
to lack = not to have
self-awareness = knowledge and understanding of your own character
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
it could be better if a candidate could know knew 2 or more foreign languages
they have to know have an excellent knowledge
it's difficult to declamate give a speech to a big audience
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20170905
Homework [from previous lesson]
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
pg 9 ex 9 continuous aspect
optional homework
pg 9 ex 10 writing
send in *docx format
duncanpotter@yandex.ru
Lesson plan
support materials
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
pg 10 ex 3 4 reading
Lexical material: Abbreviations
pg 11 ex 5 vocab
pg 11 ex 6 A B listening
language_leader_advanced_audio_cd01_3.ogg
Grammar: Perfect aspect
pg 11 ex 7 8
pg 11 ex 9
set for homework - to be confirmed
pg 11 ex 10 writing
new expressions
BA = Bachelor of Arts, 1st degree in the Humanities
MSc = Master of Science, postgraduate degree in a science subject
MBA = Master of Business Administration
doctoral thesis (BrE) / ~ dissertation (AmE) = long piece of writing completed by a student as part of a university degree, based on their own research. Students must submit a thesis on an agreed subject within four years
PhD = Doctor of Philosophy
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
thesis /'θi:səs/
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20170829
Homework [from previous lesson]
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
pg 8 ex 2 3 4 reading
Indra Nooyi
Angela Jia Kim
Carol Greider
Lesson plan
support materials
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
pg 8 ex 2 3 4 reading
Indra Nooyi
Angela Jia Kim
Carol Greider
Lexical material: Suffixes (adjectives)
pg 8 ex 5 6
Grammar: The continuous aspect
pg 9 ex 7 8
set for homework
pg 9 ex 9 continuous aspect
pg 9 ex 10 writing
Unit 1.3 Job hunting
pg 10 ex 1 speaking
Functional language: Writing a CV
pg 10 ex 2 reading
new expressions
fireside chat = informal talk
dyslexia /,di'sleksi:ə/ = slight disorder of the brain that causes difficulty in reading and spelling, for example, but does not affect intelligence
to rouse sb / yourself (to sth) = to make sb want to start doing sth when they were not active or interested in doing it; to make sb feel a particular emotion
to solicit ~ sth (from sb) | ~ (sb) (for sth) (formal) = to ask sb for sth, such as support, money, or information; to try to get sth or persuade sb to do sth
empathy ~ (with sb/sth) | ~ (for sb/sth) | ~ (between A and B) = the ability to understand another person's feelings, experience, etc
affectionate = showing caring feelings and love for sb
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
to be the owner of the more most successful bar in Moscow
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
speculative /'spekyələtiv/
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20170822
Homework [from previous lesson]
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
pg 6 ex 6 7 reading
pg 7 Learning by rote in the digital age
Lesson plan
support materials
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
pg 6 ex 2 discussion
pg 6 ex 3 4 5 reading
pg 6 ex 6 7 reading
pg 7 Learning by rote in the digital age
Functional language: Reporting what others say
pg 7 ex 8
pg 7 ex 9 A B listening
new_language_leader_advanced_cd01_02.mp3
university of life
rejection of rote learning
focus on lived experiences which can't taught
academic education
mental agility
accumulating knowledge
critical thinking
independence
rejection of 'modern methods'
return to traditional teaching methods
develop critical thinking
learn practical skills (e.g. writing a letter)
~ vocational education
be prepared for the changing world
pg 7 ex 10 discussion
pg 7 ex 11 12 13 speaking
Unit 1.2 Success
pg 8 ex 1 A B speaking
set for homework
pg 8 ex 2 3 4 reading
Indra Nooyi
Angela Jia Kim
Carol Greider
new expressions
excerpt = short piece of writing, music, film, etc. taken from a longer whole
by rote = by heart; process of learning sth by repeating it until you remember it rather than by understanding the meaning of it
to decline = to refuse
to facilitate = to make easier
to rumble = to make a long deep sound or series of sounds; to move slowly and heavily, making a rumbling sound
to drill sb (in sth) = to teach sb to do sth by making them repeat it a lot of times
tedious = boring
university of life = learning by doing in the real world, rejection of rote learning, focus on lived experiences which can't taught
agile development = dynamic developing so that standards & goals meet the latest consumer needs
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
I used this technique the whole all my life
it's not main important for them
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20170815 (2.25ach)
Homework [from previous lesson]
Speak Out Advanced
pg 126 Lookback 10.5
either
pg 121 ex 14 writing a 'for and against' essay
or
pg 125 ex 7 B writing
your dream job
use the following discourse_markers_mindmap.pdf to build your essay in a logical way
send in *docx format
duncanpotter@yandex.ru
bring your new course book New Language Leader Advanced
Lesson plan
support materials
Speak Out Advanced
pg 126 Lookback 10.5
feedback
New Language Leader Advanced
course book
Unit 1 Education and employment
Lexical material: Issues in education
pg 6 ex 1 A B speaking & vocab
new expressions
streaming = policy of dividing school students into groups of the same level of ability
to dumb sth down = to make sth less accurate or educational, and of worse quality, by trying to make it easier for people to understand
plagiarism = piece of writing that has been copied from someone else and is presented as being your own work
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
I knew found out that no one defended among her students
I don't know too either
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20170627 (2.25ach)
Homework [from previous lesson]
Speak Out Advanced
pg 147 negotiating - Unit 10.3 language bank
pg 123 ex 6
pg 121 ex 14 writing a 'for and against' essay
use the following discourse_markers_mindmap.pdf to build your essay in a logical way
send in *docx format
duncanpotter@yandex.ru
28.06-19.07 Duncan's holiday break
Lesson plan
support materials
Speak Out Advanced
Unit 10.4 Wildest dreams
pg 124 ex 1 DVD preview
pg 124 ex 2 DVD view
pg 124 ex 3 A B DVD view
pg 124 ex 4
Lexical material: Dream job
pg 125 ex 5 A B listening
speak_out_advanced_audio_cd02_29.ogg
key phrases
pg 125 ex 6 A B presenting
Functional language: Writing for a job application
pg 125 ex 7 A reading
set for homework - to be confirmed
pg 125 ex 7 B writing
your dream job
set for homework
pg 126 Lookback 10.5
new expressions
vast = extremely large in area, size, amount, etc
swamp = area of ground that is very wet or covered with water and in which plants, trees, etc. are growing
exhilarating = very exciting and enjoyable
to put (someone) through one's paces = to cause (someone) to perform an act
so as to demonstrate his/her skill or ability
crash course = rapid and intense course of training or research (usually undertaken in an emergency)
to put (oneself) on the line = to expose to a chance of loss or damage
foodie = person who is very interested in cooking and eating different kinds of food
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
you have to understand what for you sink immerse yourself in such an area for
you have to spread vary / widen / diversify your interests to other things
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20170620 (2.25ach)
Homework [from previous lesson]
Speak Out Advanced
pg 121 ex 14 writing a 'for and against' essay
use the following discourse_markers_mindmap.pdf to build your essay in a logical way
send in *docx format
duncanpotter@yandex.ru
Lesson plan
support materials
Speak Out Advanced
reminder
Lexical material: Discourse markers
pg 121 ex 12
Functional language: Describing pros & cons
pg 121 ex 13 A B learn to
set for homework - to be confirmed
pg 121 ex 14 writing a 'for and against' essay
Unit 10.3 Making a plan
Lexical material: Negotiation
pg 122 ex A vocab
pg 122 ex 2 A B reading
Seven tips for negotiating
pg 122 ex 2 C vocab
Functional language: Negotiating
pg 122 ex 3 A
pg 122 ex 3 B listening
speak_out_advanced_audio_cd02_27.ogg
stages of a negotiation
- objectives
- explore positions
- establish common goals
- make an offer
- use 'if'
- make concessions & compromise
- review, double-check you understand
- refuse or accept the deal
- stall for time and/or defer decision
- reach an agreement
- follow up the deal
- keep the conversation open
pg 122 ex 4 A B C
Lexical material: Phrases for negotiating
pg 123 ex 5 A B
set for homework
pg 146 negotiating - Unit 10.3 language bank
pg 123 ex 6
Functional language: Stalling for time
pg 123 ex 7 A
pg 123 ex 7 B listening
speak_out_advanced_audio_cd02_28.ogg
pg 123 ex 8 A B C D speaking
SSS use expressions from pg 123 ex 5 A
new expressions
to stall ~ (on / over sth) = to try to avoid doing sth or answering a question so that you have more time;
to make sb wait so that you have more time to do sth
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
you need to have an experience in negotiating
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20170613 (2.25ach)
Homework [from previous lesson]
Speak Out Advanced
pg 147 comparative structures Unit 10.2
pg 157 ex 2 A ambition - vocab bank
Lesson plan
support materials
Speak Out Advanced
Lexical material: Ambition
pg 157 ex 2 A ambition - vocab bank
pg 121 ex 10 speaking
Functional language: Writing a 'for and against' essay
pg 121 ex 11 A B reading
Celebrity culture: a blessing or a curse?
new expressions
flamboyant = different, confident and exciting in a way that attracts attention
to hog = to use or keep most of sth yourself and stop others from using or having it
limelight (in the ~) = centre of public attention
to crave = to desire
to hanker (~ after / for sth) = to have a strong desire for sth
to pay your dues = to spend a ot of time learning how to do sth well
to hold in high esteem = to be well-known for being good at sth
to become an overnight success = to become suddenly famous
to shoot to fame = to become suddenly famous
to set one's heart on = to want very much
to hit the big time = to have great success in a profession, especially the entertainment business
stroke of luck = period of good luck
legend in one's lifetime = very famous person, especially in a particular field, who is admired by other people nowadays
blessing = approval of or permission for sth
curse = something that causes harm or evil; word or phrase that has a magic power to make sth bad happen;
rude or offensive word or phrase that some people use when they are very angry
haggling ~ (with sb) (over sth) = arguing with sb in order to reach an agreement, especially about the price of sth
to defer = to delay sth until a later time; to postpone
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
to be on the in public
the scandalous life of another other people
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20170530 (2.25ach)
Homework [from previous lesson]
Speak Out Advanced
pg 118 ex 9 vocab
pg 157 vocab bank - synonyms
Lesson plan
support materials
Speak Out Advanced
Unit 10.2 Dreams come true
pg 119 ex 1 speaking
Grammar: Comparative structures
pg 119 ex 2 A B grammar
pg 119 ex 3 A B C
see pg 147 language bank
set for homework
pg 148 comparative structures Unit 10.2
pg 119 ex 4 practice
pg 119 ex 5 A listening
speak_out_advanced_audio_cd02_23.ogg
pg 119 ex 5 B listening
speak_out_advanced_audio_cd02_24.ogg
speak_out_advanced_audio_cd02_25.ogg
pg 120 ex 6 A reading
pg 120 ex 6 B listening
speak_out_advanced_audio_cd02_26.ogg
pg 120 ex 7 A B C listening comprehension
pg 120 ex 8 discussion
pg 120 ex 9 A B vocab
new expressions
unadulterated = not mixed with other substances; pure;
to emphasize that sth is complete or total, sheer
to ostracise = to expel from a community or group;
avoid speaking to or dealing with
to squabble ~ (with sb) (about / over sth) = to quarrel noisily about sth that is not very important
to shun = to avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of
cumbersome = large and heavy; difficult to carry;
slow and complicated
to meander /mi:'ændə:/ = to walk slowly and change direction often, especially without a particular aim
hat-trick = three points, goals, etc. scored by the same player in a particular match or game; three successes achieved by one person
the bigger they come, the harder they fall = if people or things are powerful or successful, they will suffer more when they are defeated
scrap of attention = very small amount
dazzled = amazed
ascension = rise
clamour = continuous loud noise
geriatric = old (person); branch of medicine concerned with the diseases and care of old people
beacon (of hope) = shining light; light that is placed somewhere to guide vehicles and warn them of danger
angst = feeling of anxiety and worry about a situation, or about your life
hardship = situation that is difficult and unpleasant because you do not have enough money, food, clothes, etc
to pay your dues = to spend a lot of time learning how to do sth well
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
if this film would be was about my relatives, my life would change immediately
the second act would be in the prison
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20170516 (2.25ach)
Homework [from previous lesson]
Speak Out Advanced
pg 147 ex 1 2 Unit 10.1 inversion
pg 157 vocab bank - synonyms
Lesson plan
support materials
Speak Out Advanced
pg 116 ex 4 speaking
pg 117 ex 5 A B speaking
Grammar: Inversion
pg 118 ex 6 A B reading
pg 118 ex 6 C
pg 118 ex 6 D
see pg 146 language bank
pg 118 ex 7 A practice
pg 118 ex 7 B practice
Lexical material: Synonyms to talk about an epic story
pg 118 ex 8 A B vocab plus
pg 118 ex 9 vocab
pg 157 vocab bank - synonyms
new expressions
gripping = thrilling, exhilarating
to embark on = to set off on; to undertake
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20170425 (2.25ach)
Homework [from previous lesson]
Speak Out Advanced
pg 113 ex 8 B writing
pg 114 Unit 9.5 Lookback
Lesson plan
support materials
Speak Out Advanced
Unit 10 Horizons
Unit 10.1 Long way round
pg 116 ex 1 speaking
Lexical material: Changing your life
pg 116 ex 2 A collocations
pg 116 ex 2 B discussion
pg 116 ex 3 A B reading
Change your life
new expressions
feud /'fyu:d/ ~ (between A and B) | ~ (with sb) | ~ (over sb/sth) = an angry and bitter argument
between two people or groups of people that continues over a long period of time
breathtaking = very exciting or impressive (usually in a pleasant way); very surprising
landmark ~ (in sth) = an event, a discovery, an invention, etc. that marks an important stage in sth
engraved = cut or impressed into a surface
overwhelming = very great or very strong; so powerful that you cannot resist it or decide how to react
rug = piece of thick material like a small carpet that is used for covering or decorating part of a floor
haggling ~ (with sb) (over sth) = arguing with sb in order to reach an agreement, especially about the price of sth
to take refuge ~ (from sb/sth) = to find shelter or protection from danger, trouble, etc
humbled = made lowly in mind; to abase the pride or arrogance of
epic = taking place over a long period of time and involving a lot of difficulties;
very great and impressive;
(sometimes humorous) a long and difficult job or activity that you think people should admire
to wield = to hold sth, ready to use it as a weapon or tool
mobster = member of a group of people who are involved in organized crime
vice versa = used to say that the opposite of what you have just said is also true
to bond ~ (A and B) (together) | ~ (A) to B = to join two things firmly together; to join firmly to sth else
pillion = seat for a passenger behind the driver of a motorcycle
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20170404
Homework [from previous lesson]
Speak Out Advanced
pg 145 ranting/raving language bank Unit 9.3
rescheduled from previous lesson
pg 145 adverbs Unit 9.2
Lesson plan
support materials
Speak Out Advanced
Unit 9.4 Tate Modern
Lexical material: Modern art
T / Cl
Do you like modern art? Why / why not?
- ...
How do you perceive museums?
- look rather conservative
- silence is expected
- perhaps dusty though are becoming more interactive
- ...
pg 112 ex 1 2 DVD preview
T / Cl
How do you think they have managed to make Tate Modern become so popular so fast?
- ...
pg 112 ex 3 4 DVD view
pg 112 ex 5 speaking
Functional language: Recommend a cultural place
pg 113 ex 6 A B listening
speak_out_advanced_audio_cd02_23.ogg
pg 113 ex 7 A B role play
Functional language: Writing a recommendation
pg 113 ex 8 A reading
pg 113 ex 8 B writing
new expressions
curator = person whose job is to be in charge of the objects or works of art in a museum or art gallery
hangar /'hæŋə:/ = large building in which aircraft are kept
theme park = large park where people go to enjoy themselves, for example by riding on large machines
such as roller coasters,
and where much of the entertainment is connected with one subject or idea
engraved = cut or impressed into a surface
overwhelming = very great or very strong; so powerful that you cannot resist it or decide how to react
rug = piece of thick material like a small carpet that is used for covering or decorating part of a floor
haggling ~ (with sb) (over sth) = arguing with sb in order to reach an agreement, especially about the price of sth
to take refuge ~ (from sb/sth) = to find shelter or protection from danger, trouble, etc
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
it's there is only one (night) when they let you to go the museum
I can hardly understood understand his style
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20170328
Homework [from previous lesson]
Speak Out Advanced
pg 145 adverbs Unit 9.2
pg 109 ex 11 writing a review
choose any topic
- brief introduction
- description of contents
- assessment of value
- comparison with others
- conclusion
send in *doc format
duncanpotter@yandex.ru
print & illustrate the following mindmap in your own way (use colours, symbols, etc)
adverbials_mindmap.pdf
Lesson plan
support materials
Speak Out Advanced
Unit 9.3 Love it or hate it
Lexical material: Expressing yourself
T / Cl
If you think sth is fantastic, you want to [rant / rave] about it?
- rave
If you think sth is not acceptable, you should [rant / rave] about it?
- rant
What drives you up the wall?
- traffic jams
(...)
pg 110 ex 1 A B reading
pg 110 ex 1 C
Functional language: Ranting, raving
T / Cl
Would you rant or rave about reality Tv?
- ...
pg 110 ex 2 A prediction
pg 110 ex 2 B C listening
speak_out_advanced_audio_cd02_20.ogg
pg 110 ex 3 A listening
pg 110 ex 3 B listening
speak_out_advanced_audio_cd02_21.ogg
pg 111 ex 4 ex 4
set for homework
pg 145 ranting/raving language bank Unit 9.3
Functional language: Commenting adverbials
pg 111 ex 5 A B listening
speak_out_advanced_audio_cd02_22.ogg
pg 111 ex 5 C speaking
pg 111 ex 6 A B speaking
new expressions
to rant ~ (on) (about sth) | ~ (at sb) (disapproving) = to speak or complain about sth in a loud and/or angry way
ranting & raving = (disapproving) to show that you are angry by shouting or complaining loudly for a long time
to rave = ~ (about sb/sth) to talk or write about sth in a very enthusiastic way;
~ (at sb) to shout in a loud and emotional way at sb because you are angry with them
to crave = to have a very strong desire for sth
appalling = shocking; extremely bad
horrendous = extremely shocking; terrible; extremely unpleasant and unacceptable
grossly = (disapproving) (used to describe unpleasant qualities) extremely
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
people who admire of this series
all my friends looked watchd it on the internet
undoubtedly that the actors' playing was the best
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
idyllic /ɪˈdɪlɪk/ /ai'dilik/
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20170314
Homework [from previous lesson]
Speak Out Advanced
pg 156 collocations - vocabulary bank
Lesson plan
support materials
Speak Out Advanced
pg 108 ex 5 A B reading
Grammar: Adverbs - place in the sentence
T / Cl
When did you wake up this morning? and usually?
Plz, build a full sentence
T / Cl
position of adverbials
I 1 wake 2 up 3 at 7am 4
Where do you put 'usually'?
- 1
= frequency
I 1 wake 2 up 3 at 7am 4
Where do you put 'slowly'?
- 3
= manner
guidelines re position of adverbials
frequency / probability - before main verb
degree - before main verb
manner - after main verb
1-word adverb often in mid-position (or at the beginning for emphasis)
discourse markers (surprisingly, interestingly)- beginning / end of a sentence
manner adverbials before place adverbials
I [always read / read always] a book in the metro
- always read
= adverbial of frequency
I read a book [in the metro everyday / everyday in the metro]
- in the metro everyday
= place adverbials before time adverbials
I will probably buy a new computer
auxiliary verb + adverb + lexical verb
= adverb of possibility
What is the negative form?
I [probably won't buy / won't probably buy / won't buy probably] a new computer
- probably won't buy
adverb + negative auxiliary + lexical verb
pg 108 ex 6 A B
pg 108 ex 6 C
see pg 144 language bank
set for homework
pg 145 adverbs Unit 9.2
pg 108 ex 7 A B practice
pg 108 ex 8 A B C speaking
Functional language: Writing a review
pg 109 ex 9 A B
Wallace & Gromit's world of invention
Functional language: Using a wide range of vocabulary
pg 109 ex 10 A B
set for homework - to be confirmed
pg 109 ex 11 writing a review
- brief introduction
- description of contents
- assessment of value
- comparison with others
- conclusion
send in *doc format
duncanpotter@yandex.ru
new expressions
faint = that cannot be clearly seen, heard or smelt;
very small; possible but unlikely
not to have the faintest idea = not to know anything at all about sth
rigorous /'rigə:əs/ = done carefully and with a lot of attention to detail; thorough
readily = quickly and without difficulty;
in a way that shows you do not object to sth
willingly ~ (to do sth) = not objecting to doing sth; having no reason for not doing sth
gill = (usually plural) one of the openings on the side of a fish's head that it breathes through
to cater for sb/sth = to provide the things that a particular person or situation needs or wants
assessment = opinion or a judgement about sb/sth that has been thought about very carefully; evaluation
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
it was there were a lot of cars
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20170228
Homework [from previous lesson]
Speak Out Advanced
pg 145 ex 1 2 Unit 9.1
pg 156 Three-part phrasal verbs - vocabulary bank
Lesson plan
support materials
Speak Out Advanced
Unit 9.2 Feeling inspired
Lexical material: Inspiration
T / Cl
How do you find inspiration?
- ...
pg 107 ex 1 A speaking
pg 107 ex 1 B C listening
speak_out_advanced_audio_cd02_19.ogg
pg 107 ex 2 A B listening
speak_out_advanced_audio_cd02_19.ogg
pg 107 ex 2 C speaking
Lexical material: Ideas
pg 107 ex 3 A B C collocations
pg 107 ex 4 A B speaking
set for homework
pg 156 collocations - vocabulary bank
new expressions
to go back on = not to do what you said you would do
to look in on (sb) = to make a short visit to someone, especially if they are sick or need help
to keep up with = to move as fast as someone or sth else
to go through with = to do sth had promised or planned to do
to go down with = to become ill
to toy with an idea = to consider sth
to hit on the idea of = to suddenly have an idea
bright idea = (can be ironic)
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
thanks for to them
I took found an inspiration in ...
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20170221
Homework [from previous lesson]
Speak Out Advanced
no homework - bring your book
Lesson plan
support materials
Speak Out Advanced
Unit 9 Inspiration
pg 103
Unit 9.1 Living art
T / Cl
In general. do you like art?
- ...
Do you like this car park for flies?
- ...
Is the Iphone stylish or overrated?
- ...
Lexical material: The arts
pg 104 ex 1 A B vocab
pg 104 ex 1 C speaking
pg 104 ex 1 D listening
speak_out_advanced_audio_cd02_18.ogg
pg 104 ex 2 A B reading
pg 105 Sixty minutes of fame: living statues
pg 104 ex 3 reading comprehension
pg 104 ex 4 vocab
pg 104 ex 5 speaking
Grammar: It's about time - I wish - I'd rather - What if (conditionals)
T / Cl
Imagine you had the opportunity to stand on this plinth,
what would you do?
- ...
It's about time people [realise / realised] that art is for everyone
- realised
= unreal situation
pg 105 ex 6 grammar
see pg 144 language bank
set for homework
pg 145 ex 1 2 Unit 9.1
pg 105 ex 7 practice
pg 105 ex 8 speaking
pg 106 ex 9 A B speaking
SSS recommend sculptures from pg 162 to clients
Grammar: Three-part phrasal verbs
pg 106 ex 10 A B
pg 106 ex 11 phrasal verbs
pg 106 ex 12 speaking
set for homework
pg 156 Three-part phrasal verbs - vocabulary bank
new expressions
bleak = (of a situation) not hopeful or encouraging; (of a place) bare, empty or with no pleasant features
compelling = that makes you pay attention to it because it is so interesting and exciting
poignant /'pɔinyənt/ = having a strong effect on your feelings, especially in a way that makes you feel sad
offbeat = different from what most people expect; very unconventional
subtle = (often approving) not very noticeable or obvious
overrated = not as good or important as some people say or think
stylish = attractive in a fashionable way
heartbreaking = causing or marked by grief or anguish
plinth /'plinθ/ = block of stone on which a column or statue stands
to depict = to show
engendering = leading to
to orchestrate = to organise
onlookers = people watching
at random = unsystematically
serene = calming, peaceful
to stand up for = to talk in support o
to come down to = to be summed up
bully = person who uses their strength or power to frighten or hurt weaker people
scam = clever and dishonest plan for making money
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
it's USD 10 000 one of it them
supposing you would had seen her, what would you have said?
maybe if it wouldn't / isn't be the there is no crisis we'll open our bar
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20170722
Homework [from previous lesson]
prepare the draft of your presentation for audio & video recording
a new link to the presentation builder should be available soon
Lesson plan
support materials
draft of your presentation for audio & video recording
feedback
audio & video recording
tbc
random topics:
children upbringing
recommended cartoons for children (Pocoyo, Peppa Pig...)
politics
Ukraine
Syria
sanctions against Russia
Trump
Brexit
new expressions
compromising = showing or telling people sth that you want to keep secret,
because it is wrong or embarrassing
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
we go to the dacha after 2 times each every second holiday
he spent a lot of time on board abroad
I can't be agreed agree with Putin
It would be good if we have had someone else
and so on and so on forth
it was more free the freest channel among Russian channels
I can't listen hear anybody
many artists wrote sth against of Trump
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
tyrant /'tairənt/
mayor /'meiə:/
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20150619
Homework [from previous lesson]
Speak Out Advanced
pg 102 lookback
Lesson plan
support materials
draft of your presentations for audio & video recording
Do you want to make your life easier? Do you like banquets?
Structure
Use of a web-site
Variety of menus
Matching food supplies to number of guests
Payment facilities
Introduction
We have what nobody else has
There are already many pubs, bars & restauants in Moscow, but we can provide a well-located bar with calm & comfy design & good food, plus excellent beer. We have a unique feature: on-line ordering for banquets.
We're creative young girls who decided to make something new, something that our generation needs
Contents overview
TO BEGIN WITH
THEN we will talk about
NEXT
LAST BUT NOT LEAST, we shall have a look at
TO BEGIN WITH
Let's now HAVE A LOOK AT
Use of a web-site
. choose sets & courses . match quantities to numbers of guests . pay remotely . save time
We will now TALK ABOUT
Variety of menus
. courses with meat, fish, and vegetarian . different courses for different tastes
We're going to LOOK NOW AT
Matching food supplies to number of guests
At the click of a button you can choose the number of guests and our system will adjust quantities to your needs
LET'S TURN TO
Payment facilities
You can pay remotely & save time
Let's now HAVE A LOOK AT
We may DRAW THE FOLLOWING CONCLUSIONS
General conclusions (reminder)
Our webiste is revolutionary
As we have seen, it is clear that
Our menus are appeaking to all kinds of clients
As we have seen, it is clear that
You will save money thanks to us
Furthermore, we have also taken into account
You will always know in advance you much you spend
As we have seen, it is clear that
Conclusion
Hurry up & visit our web-site
We're also considering openning a take-away facility
Should you have any questions, I'll be happy to answer them now
Thx...
new expressions
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20150617
Homework [from previous lesson]
Speak Out Advanced
pg 143 8.3 language bank
pg 99 ex 10
Lesson plan
support materials
Speak Out Advanced
Unit 8.4 Wonders of the universe
Lexical material: The universe & the arrow of time
pg 100 ex 1 2 DVD preview
pg 100 ex 3 4 DVD view
pg 100 ex 5 discussion
Turning point
pg 101 ex 6 listening
speak_out_advanced_audio_cd02_17.ogg
pg 101 ex 7
pg 101 ex 8 writing - a major decision
set for homework
pg 102 lookback
new expressions
to jumble up = to mix things together in a confused or untidy way
to compel = to force sb to do sth; to make sth necessary:
to relish /ˈrelɪʃ/ = to get great pleasure from sth; to want very much to do or have sth
to pan out = to be a success
pivotal /'pivətəl/ = of great importance because other things depend on it
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20150610
Homework [from previous lesson]
Speak Out Advanced
pg 97 ex 12 writing a personal story
Lesson plan
support materials
Speak Out Advanced
Unit 8.3 Time savers
T / Cl
Do you have enough leisure time?
- ...
Lexical material: Collocations & fixed expressions with time
pg 98 ex 1 2 vocab
Discussing ideas to save time
pg 98 ex 3 function
pg 98 ex 4 listening
speak_out_advanced_audio_cd02_15.ogg
Functional language: Acknowledging an idea, introducing an alternative
T / Cl
'Having said that' [you agree / you want to introduce have another idea]
- you want to introduce another idea
= yes and no
pg 98 ex 5
pg 99 ex 6
pg 142 language bank
set for homework
pg 143 8.3 language bank
Functional language: Soliciting information
pg 99 ex 7 8
pg 99 ex 9 listening
speak_out_advanced_audio_cd02_16.ogg
set for homework
pg 99 ex 10
pg 99 ex 11 speaking
new expressions
leisure = time that is spent doing what you enjoy when you are not working or studying
to be pushed for time = to have to hurry up
time to spare = time available to do what you want with rather than work
tantrum = sudden short period of angry, unreasonable behaviour, especially in a child
to traipse = to walk somewhere slowly when you are tired and unwilling
tupperware = range of plastic containers for storing food.
to solicit = to ask sb for sth, such as support, money, or information; to try to get sth or persuade sb to do sth
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20150603
Homework [from previous lesson]
Speak Out Advanced
rescheduled from previous lesson
pg 155 vocabulary bank - proverbs
pg 96 ex 8 A B
Lesson plan
support materials
Speak Out Advanced
Lexical material: Proverbs
T / Cl
Don't count your chickens!
= don't get too confident of sth until you're absolutely sure
pg 155 ex 1 vocabulary bank - proverbs
Lexical material: Memories
T / Cl
If you didn't enjoy your holidays when you were small,
you have a [hazy / vivid] recollection
- hazy
= weak
pg 96 ex 8 A B
pg 155 ex 2 vocabulary bank
pg 96 ex 9 A speaking
pg 96 ex 10 A writing
pg 97 reading - The fig tree
pg 96 ex 10 B
Functional language: Improving descriptive writing
pg 97 ex 11
set for homework
pg 97 ex 12 writing a personal story
~ 300 words
- range of vocab (i.e. precise language)
. specific adjectives
. strong lexical meanings
- range of structures
- capture interest
. include all senses
. describe sounds with onomatopoeias
. build contrasts
- figurative language
. personification
. metaphor
. simile
- close the circle
new expressions
beggars can't be choosers = people who can not choose what they will have, must accept what they get
don't count your chickens (- before they're hatched) = to depend on getting a profit or gain before you have it;
make plans that suppose something will happen; be too sure that something will happen
strike while the iron is hot = to seize an opportunity, use an opportunity, suit the occasion
keep your nose clean = to stay out of trouble; do only what you should do
no rest for the wicked = bad people have to work constantly and aren't allowed to stop and rest
(said as a joke to a busy / overworked person)
put your best foot forward = to try to make a good impression; try to make a good appearance; do one's best
share and share alike = to be generous to other people with your things;
the early bird catches the worm = person who gets up early in the morning has the best chance of succeeding
hazy = not clear because of a lack of memory, understanding or detail
to clean forget = to forget completely
for the life of me (I can't - remember...) = in consideration of, in view of, or with reference to (my life)
on the tip of one's tongue = about to say something, such as a name, a telephone number, etc., but unable to remember it for the moment
lapse of memory = break or intermission in the occurrence of something
etched (- on one's memory) = cut or impressed into a surface
ravenous = extremely hungry
to devour = to eat all of sth quickly especially because you are very hungry
murmuring = low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
to screech = to make a loud high unpleasant sound (as it moves)
orchard /ˈɔ:tʃəd/ = piece of land, normally enclosed, in which fruit trees are grown
to beckon = to give sb a signal using your finger or hand, especially to tell them to move nearer or to follow you
simile /ˈsɪmɪlɪ/ = word or phrase that compares sth to sth else, using the words like or as,
for example a face like a mask or as white as snow; the use of such words and phrases
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20150527
Homework [from previous lesson]
Speak Out Advanced
pg 155 vocabulary bank - proverbs
pg 143 Unit 8.2 ex 1 2 ellipsis
pg 96 ex 8 A B
Lesson plan
support materials
Speak Out Advanced
lesson cancelled after 20min
new expressions
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20150520
Homework [from previous lesson]
Speak Out Advanced
pg 143 ex 1 2 future in the past
Lesson plan
support materials
Speak Out Advanced
pg 94 ex 7 A B C speaking
Museum of me
Lexical material: Proverbs
pg 94 ex 8 A
SS find in last paragraph 'actions speak louder than words'
pg 94 ex 8 B
pg 94 ex 9 A B
pg 94 ex 10 11 listening
speak_out_advanced_audio_cd02_12.ogg
Grammar: Rhythm in English as a stressed language
Me - You - He - Her
ME and then YOU and then HE and then HER
set for homework
pg 155 vocabulary bank - proverbs
Unit 8.2 I remember
Lexical material: Smell
pg 95 ex 1
pg 95 ex 2 A B
speak_out_advanced_audio_cd02_13.ogg
pg 95 ex 3 A B
speak_out_advanced_audio_cd02_13.ogg
pg 95 ex 4 A B C
Grammar: Ellipsis and substitution
pg 95 ex 5 A
set for homework
pg 143 Unit 8.2 ex 1 2 ellipsis
pg 96 ex 6 A practice
pg 96 ex 6 B practice
speak_out_advanced_audio_cd02_14.ogg
set for homework
pg 96 ex 8 A B
new expressions
to ascend = to rise; to go up; to climb up (formal)
a picture is worth a thousand words
better safe than sorry
out of sight, out of mind
home is where the heart is
practise what you preach
Rome wasn't built in a day
nothing ventured, nothing gained
don't judge a book by its cover
the cart before the horse (put / get / have -) = things in the wrong order; something backwards or mixed up
mint = sweet/candy flavoured with a type of mint called peppermint
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20150515
Homework [from previous lesson]
Speak Out Advanced
pg 90 Lookback
pg 92 ex 1 B 2 A reading
Lesson plan
support materials
Speak Out Advanced
Unit 8 time
Unit 8.1 History in a box
pg 92 ex 1 A
pg 92 ex 1 B 2 A reading
pg 92 ex 2 discussion
Lexical material: Time expressions
T / Cl
In years to come people won't read books anymore
in years to come [for a long time / in a long time]
- in a long time
pg 92 ex 3 A B C vocab
Grammar: Future in the past
T / Cl
I was going to get up at 6am to catch the cheapest train
[you got up at 6am / you overslept]
- you overslept
intention, plan
= future from the past
I would travel 2nd class to cut costs
!= repeated action
= intention, plan that didn't happen
see pg 142 Unit 8.1 future in the past
pg 93 ex 4 grammar
pg 93 ex 5 6 practice
new expressions
to flee = to leave a person or place very quickly, especially because you are afraid of possible danger
to take refuge = to find shelter, protection
on the verge of = about to happen
foreseeable = that you can predict will happen; that can be foreseen
at the dawn of = at / from the beginning of sth
at / from the outset = at/from the beginning of sth
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
the internet can do make you a star out of you
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20150513
Homework [from previous lesson]
Speak Out Advanced
optional homework
pg 85 ex 13 writing a promotional leaflet
Russian safari
Lesson plan
support materials
Speak Out Advanced
Little Dorrit
pg 88 ex 1 2 DVD preview
pg 88 ex 3 4 DVD view
pg 89 ex 6 A B
speak_out_advanced_audio_cd02_11.ogg
Functional language: Developing a story
T / Cl
And the moral of the story is...
[beginning / middle / end] of a story
- end
pg 89 ex 6 C D
pg 89 ex 7 A B C
pg 89 ex 7 D
pg 89 ex 8 A write back
pg 89 ex 8 A writing
new expressions
to compose oneself = to try to remain calm; to manage to control your feelings or expression
prosperous = rich and successful
to confine = to keep sb/sth inside the limits of a particular activity, subject, area, etc
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20150424
Homework [from previous lesson]
Speak Out Advanced
pg 84 language bank
see pg 140 past participles
rescheduled from previous lesson
pg 140 language bank - cleft sentences ex 2
optional homework
pg 85 ex 13 writing a promotional leaflet
Russian safari
Lesson plan
support materials
Speak Out Advanced
Unit 7.3 Free to make mistakes
pg 86 Kids & freedom - reading
Lexical material; Mollycoddling
T / Cl
How do you become street-wise?
- show by chucking your child in at the deep end
pg 86 ex 1 vocab
Functional language: Exchanging opinions
pg 86 ex 3 4 listening
speak_out_advanced_audio_cd02_9.ogg
Lexical material: Exchanging opinions
pg 87 language bank
see pg 140
Functional language: Convincing someone
pg 87 ex 5 listening
speak_out_advanced_audio_cd02_10.ogg
pg 87 ex 6
pg 87 ex 7 speaking
new expressions
to unleash = to turn loose or free from restraint
frenzy = wild excitement or agitation
to stifle = to conceal or hide; smother or suppress
to mollycoddle = to protect sb too much and make their life too comfortable and safe
averse (to) = strongly opposed
nagging = continually complaining or faultfinding
to chuck in at the deep end =
to take it with a pinch of salt = to accept or believe only in part; not accept too much
to take a stand against = to assert one's point of view; declare one's position
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20150422
Homework [from previous lesson]
Speak Out Advanced
rescheduled
pg 78 lookback
pg 140 language bank - cleft sentences ex 2
pg 154 language bank
Lesson plan
support materials
Speak Out Advanced
Grammar: Participle clauses
Speaking English I can travel everywhere
- present participle
'speaking English' means [because I speak English / at the moment I speak English]?
- because I speak English
= more formal
Surprised, I couldn't say anything
'surprised' means [because I was surprised / at the time I was surprised]
- because I was surprised
[present / past / perfect] participle
- past participle
having + verb past participle
[present / past / perfect] participle
- perfect participle
I have seen this film 3 times, I don't want to watch again
Complete this sentence
Having...
Having seen this film 3 times, I don't want to watch again
[present / past / perfect] participle
- perfect
pg 84 ex 6 A B reading
pg 84 ex 7 A B
pg 84 ex 8 practice
set for homework
pg 84 language bank
see pg 140 past participles
pg 84 ex 9 speaking
Functional language: Writing a leaflet
pg 85 ex 10
pg 85 ex 11 reading
Functional language: Use subheading
pg 85 ex 12
to be confirmed
set for homework
pg 85 ex 13 writing a promotional leaflet
Russian safari
new expressions
to jade = to lose interest or become bored with something or somebody; to be exhausted
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20150410
Homework [from previous lesson]
Speak Out Advanced
pg 78 lookback
pg 140 language bank - cleft sentences ex 1
scheduled 20150415
pg 77 ex 8 writing a review
Lesson plan
support materials
Speak Out Advanced
Grammar: Suffixes
pg 82 ex 8 A B vocab
pg 82 ex 9 practice
pg 82 ex 10
pg 154 vocabulary bank
Unit 7.2 Getting away from it all
Lexical material: Relaxing
T / Cl
What do you do to unwind after a 12-hour stint?
- let your hair down
pg 83 ex 1 2 A B C
Grammar: Stressing syllables in phrasal verbs & fixed expressions
T / Cl
Which syllable do you stress in 'I like to hang out'?
to hang out
- out
= second syllable
Which syllable do you stress in 'I don't like to let my hair down at work'?
to let your hair down
- hair
= third word (adjective or noun)
pg 83 ex 3 listening
speak_out_advanced_audio_cd02_7.ogg
pg 83 ex 4 lead in
pg 83 ex 5 ex A B C listening
speak_out_advanced_audio_cd02_8.ogg
new expressions
pretence = act of behaving in a particular way, in order to make other people believe sth that is not true
to no avail = (formal) without result; unsuccessfully
to sympathise = to share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
frivolity /frɪˈvɔlətɪ/ = behaviour that is silly or amusing, especially when this is not suitable
frivolous = not serious in content or attitude or behaviour
chauvinistic = fanatically patriotic; of or relating to persons convinced of the superiority of their own gender or kind
to switch off = to stop thinking about anything
to unwind = to relax (usually after work)
to take your mind off sth = to stop thinking about sth (usually unpleasant); try to think of sth else
to hang out = To spend your time idly or lounging about
to let your hair down = to relax & enjoy yourself without worrying what other people will think
breather /ˈbri:ðə/ = a brief pause for rest; a short spell of exercise
stint = unbroken period of time during which you do something
to while away = to chill out; relax
to work all hours = to work extremely hard
to burn the midnight oil = to work extremely hard (with a positive result)
to burn the candle at both ends = to do too much late at night and early morning
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
Thames /'temz/
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20150408
Homework [from previous lesson]
Speak Out Advanced
pg 78 lookback
Lesson plan
support materials
Speak Out Advanced
Functional language: Talking about a decade
pg 77 ex 6 A
pg 77 ex 6 B listening
speak_out_advanced_audio_cd02_6.ogg
pg 77 ex 8 review of a decade
set for homework
pg 77 ex 8 writing a review
Unit 7 Freedom
Unit 7.1 The great escape
pg 80 ex 1 A B reading
pg 161 ex C reading
The case of the disappearing man
pg 80 ex 2 A B reading
Grammar: Cleft sentences
pg 81 ex 3 A B C
set for homework
pg 140 language bank - cleft sentences
pg 81 ex 4 5 practice
Lexical material: Escape
T / Cl
Your old aunt wants to invite you for tea
you try to make a break for it
[you try to find time to have a break & go / you want to escape]
- you want to escape
pg 81 ex 6 vocab
pg 81 ex 6 A B vocab
pg 81 ex 6 C speaking
T / Cl
What would you do if you were stranded on an island?
- ...
pg 82 ex 7 A B C speaking
new expressions
to cringe = to move back and/or away from sb because you are afraid; feel very embarrassed and uncomfortable about sth
shell suit = loose pair of trousers/pants and matching jacket worn as informal clothes,
made of a light, slightly shiny, material and are often brightly coloured; ~ tracksuit
elation = feeling of great happiness and excitement
coroner = official whose job is to discover the cause of any sudden, violent or suspicious death by holding an inquest
to come to terms with = to accept
scam = clever and dishonest plan for making money
stranded = to be cut off or left behind; brought to the ground
to hatch = to devise or invent
to make a break for it = to escape
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20150403
Homework [from previous lesson]
Speak Out Advanced
pg 73 ex 10 B describe trends
pg 139 ex 1 Unit 6.3 cause & effect
Lesson plan
support materials
Speak Out Advanced
Functional language: Summarising your views
T / Cl
all in all [everything / to sum up]
- to sum up
pg 75 ex 5 6
pg 75 ex 7 A
speak_out_advanced_audio_cd02_4.ogg
pg 75 ex 7 B C
pg 75 ex D speaking
Unit 6.4 History of now
pg 76 ex 1 DVD preview
pg 76 ex 2 reading
The story of the noughties
pg 76 ex 3 4 DVD view
pg 76 ex 5 discussion
new expressions
retronym = word introduced because an existing term has become inadequate
e.g. Nobody ever heard of analogue clocks until digital clocks became common, so `analogue clock' is a retronym
ebb = the period of time when the sea flows away from the land
at their lowest ebb = at a record low
The Noughties = 2000-2010
The New Millennium = 2000-2010
The Zeroes = 2000-2010
The Singles = 2000-2010
The Aughties = 2000-2010
The Bush Years = 2000-2010
inexorable = that cannot be stopped or changed
kidult = adult kid
infantilism = abnormal condition in which an older child or adult retains infantile characteristics
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20150401
Homework [from previous lesson]
Speak Out Advanced
no homework scheduled
Lesson plan
support materials
Speak Out Advanced
Functional language: Writing a report
pg 73 ex 8 A describing a graph
pg 73 ex 8 B reading
pg 73 ex 9 guidelines
Functional language: Describing trends
pg 73 ex 10 A describe trends
set for homework
pg 73 ex 10 B describe trends
to be confirmed
pg 73 ex 11 writing
Unit 6.3 Trendsetters
Lexical material: Fashion
pg 74 ex 1 A vocab
pg 74 ex 1 B reading
pg 74 ex 2 A reading
Functional language: Describing cause & effect
pg 74 ex 3
speak_out_advanced_audio_cd02_3.ogg
set for homework
language bank
pg 139 ex 1 Unit 6.3 cause & effect
pg 75 ex 4
new expressions
trendsetter = person who starts a new fashion or makes it popular
tights = thin close-fitting wool or nylon etc. garment covering the legs and the lower part of the torso, worn by women in place of stockings
to take off = to become suddenly popular
to lose its appeal = to go out of fashion
craze = interest followed with exaggerated zeal; the latest thing
fad = interest followed with exaggerated zeal; the latest thing
passing trend = when sth is popular just for a short time
by word of mouth = communication by oral rather than written means
to strike a chord = to create an emotional response; evoke a reaction, response, or emotion
to stem from = to come from; originate
to attribute to = to say or believe that sth is the result of a particular thing
to bring about = to result in
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
Mohican /ˈməuɪkən/
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20150327
Homework [from previous lesson]
Speak Out Advanced
pg 138 language bank - concession clauses
bookmark the following on-line dictionaries (better than Google translation!)
http://www.lingvo-online.ru/ru
http://www.economist.com/economics-a-to-z
http://www.thesaurus.com
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/browse/pronunciation/british/
recommended off-line dictionary
goldendict [for Windows & Linux OS]
English-English dictionaries and more can be downloaded legally & free from:
http://goldendict.org/download.php
http://abloz.com/huzheng/stardict-dic/lingvo/
goldendict [for MAC OS only]
http://mac.softpedia.com/get/Utilities/GoldenDict.shtml
goldendict [for Android - 149rub version is highly recommended; free version has much spam]
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.goldendict.android&hl=ru
after installation,
bring a usb stick to copy the following onto your computer/smartphone
(recommended dictionaries - you may already have Abby lingvo)
britannica_concise_encyclopedi.bgl
comn_sdict02_eng_eng_main.dict.dz
comn_sdict02_eng_eng_main.idx
comn_sdict02_eng_eng_main.ifo
comn_sdict_axm03_idioms_eng_eng.dict.dz
comn_sdict_axm03_idioms_eng_eng.idx
comn_sdict_axm03_idioms_eng_eng.ifo
gcide.dict.dz
gcide.index
mueller7.dict.dz
mueller7.index
WordNet_3.0
Lesson plan
free topic - pros & cons of living in Russia
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20150320
Homework [from previous lesson]
Speak Out Advanced
pg 71 ex 4 A
Lesson plan
support materials
Speak Out Advanced
pg 71 ex 4 A B
Grammar: Concession clauses
T / Cl
I spend a lot of time studying grammar ___ I still make mistakes
- but
- however
introduces clause that contrasts with the main clause
= concessive clause
___ I enjoy travelling, I can't afford to do so
Although I enjoy travelling, I can't afford to do so
Despite the fact that I enjoy travelling, I can't afford to do so
pg 72 ex 5 A B C
pg 72 ex 5 D
pg 72 ex 6 ex A B practice
use pg 72 ex 5 A examples to complete
e.g.
It is difficult
- Difficult though it may be
set for homework
pg 138 language bank - concession clauses
pg 72 ex 7 ex A B speaking
see pg 159 The English village
see pg 163 Mobile English (Millee Language Program)
practise concession clauses
new expressions
whilst = while
whichever = used to say that it does not matter which, as the result will be the same
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
Difficult though it may be that people will use...
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20150318
Homework [from previous lesson]
Speak Out Advanced
pg 139 Unit 6.1 ex 1 2 language bank
Lesson plan
support materials
Speak Out Advanced
Unit 6.2 A global language?
Lexical material: Language (e.g. lingua franca)
pg 71 ex 1 A B vocab
Lexical material: Idioms about speaking
T / Cl
The evening was boring because your guest was talking shop all the time
[shopping / work]
- work
pg 153 vocabulary bank
pg 71 ex 2 listening
pg 71 ex 3 A B listening
speak_out_advanced_audio_cd02_2.ogg
new expressions
lingua franca = language used for communication between two or more groups that have different native languages
not to get a word in edgeways = find a chance to say something when others are talking
to talk at cross-purposes = to misunderstand or to act counter to one another without intending it
to reprimand = tell sb officially that you do not approve of them or their actions
good talking to (a -) = a reprimand
to talk shop = to talk about business
to run sth by someone = to repeat
to make head or tail of sth = to see the why of; finding a meaning in; understand
to get the wrong end of the stick = to misunderstand completely & do sth different
to come to the point = to say what you want to say instead of talking around the subject
new Englishes = types of English, e.g. Nigerian English, Singaporian English
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20150306
Homework [from previous lesson]
Speak Out Advanced
pg 69 ex 5 6
Lesson plan
support materials
Speak Out Advanced
Grammar: Future forms
pg 69 ex 5 6
Functional language: Connected speech
she'll have been running
pg 69 ex 7 listening
speak_out_advanced_audio_cd02_1.ogg
set for homework
pg 139 Unit 6.1 ex 1 2 language bank
Grammar: Be due to + infinitive
T / Cl
Smoking is due to be prohibited
[decision has already been made / has not been made yet]
- decision has already been made
pg 69 ex 8 A B C
pg 70 ex 9 speaking
Lexical material: Prepositional phrases
pg 70 ex 10 A
hint:
each paragraph needs the same preposition from one sentence to another
find a fixed expression that you think is missing a preposition
try to use that preposition in form of other nouns / noun phrases
pg 70 ex 10 B
pg 70 ex 11 A B
Lexical material: Predicting the future
pg 70 ex 11 C Vocabulary bank
see pg 153 ex 1 prepositional phrases
new expressions
by nature = through inherent nature; in character
out of necessity = as a result of, due to the necessity
in effect = actually; in reality or fact
out of sight = no longer visible
on average = generally
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20150213
Homework [from previous lesson]
Speak Out Advanced
pg 63 ex 4
use pg 136 5.3 language bank
pg 65 ex 7 B writing
- use time phrases
- use passive forms
~ 250 words
pg 66 Lookback
Lesson plan
support materials
Speak Out Advanced
20150213_seven_things_ksharoeva_graded_correction.odt
Unit 6 Trends
Unit 6.1 Future gazing
pg 68 ex 1 speaking
Lexical material: Trends & predictions
pg 68 ex 2 vocab
pg 68 ex 3 reading
pg 68 ex 4
new expressions
to gather pace = rate of moving (especially walking or running) which is increasing
to root out = to remove, discard
pun = humorous play on words
to buzz = to give sb a call
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20150206
Homework [from previous lesson]
Speak Out Advanced
rescheduled
pg 58 ex 12 writing
- use draft for a narrative
- use time phrases
- use passive forms
Lesson plan
support materials
Speak Out Advanced
Unit 5.3 Tell me no lies
T / Cl
If you think people are doing sth wrong [you stay passive / you issue a wake up call]
- wake up call
= warning to take action concerning something that was overlooked or neglected
What do you do if you find confidential information that proves the government is lying?
- be a whistle blower
- release protected information to the public without permission
Lexical material: Journalism
pg 62 ex 1 2 vocab
Functional language: Making & clarifying a point, challenging a point
T / Cl
Let me put it this way [make a point / clarify a point]
- clarify
pg 62 ex 3 A listening
speak_out_advanced_audio_cd01_31.ogg
pg 62 ex 3 B
pg 63 ex 3 C
set for homework
pg 63 ex 4
use pg 136 5.3 language bank
Functional language: Managing a conversation (encouraging, keeping your turn, finding time, staying on topic)
T / Cl
That's an interesting question to consider
[you want to keep your turn / you want to give yourself time to think]
- you want to give yourself time to think
pg 63 ex 5
pg 63 ex 6 speaking
use expressions from pg 136 & pg 63 ex 5
Unit 5.4 North and South
T / Cl
What was life like in the 19th century?
- ...
pg 64 ex 1 DVD preview
pg 64 ex 2 DVD view
pg 64 ex 3 DVD view
pg 64 ex 4
Seven secrets about me
pg 65 ex 5 A
pg 65 ex 5 B C
listening
speak_out_advanced_audio_cd01_32.ogg
pg 65 ex 6 A B
Functional language: Personal facts
pg 65 ex 7 writing
new expressions
leak = release of protected information to the public without permission
whistle blower = informant who exposes wrongdoing within an organization in the hope of stopping it
injunction = civil proceedings, a court order compelling a party to do or to refrain from doing a specified act
investigative journalism = seeking or serving to investigate, esp. (of journalism) inquiring intensively into controversial issues
scoop = piece of important or exciting news that is printed in one newspaper before other newspapers know about it
wake up call = warning to take action concerning something that was overlooked or neglected
e-mail / phone tapping = practice of connecting a piece of equipment (to a telephone) in order to listen secretly to other people's (telephone / e-mail) conversations
to pry (into) = be nosey; to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open; make an uninvited or presumptuous inquiry
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20150204
Homework [from previous lesson]
Speak Out Advanced
language bank
pg 137 ex 1 2 Unit 5.2 passive
optional homework
Ken Robinson: How schools kill creativity
http://www.ted.com/talks/ken_robinson_says_schools_kill_creativity.html
Lesson plan
support materials
Ken Robinson: How schools kill creativity
http://www.ted.com/talks/ken_robinson_says_schools_kill_creativity.html
feedback
Children are born artists
Picasso
~ More university graduates will be recruited now in a (few) year(s) than all years put together (ever before)
UNESCO
Public schools educate pupils out of creativity
Maths & languages more valued than dance & drama, worldwide
Sir Ken
new expressions
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20150130
Homework [from previous lesson]
Speak Out Advanced
pg 137 Unit 5.1 ex 1 2 modal verbs
pg 57 ex 7
scheduled 20150128
pg 58 ex 12 writing
- use draft for a narrative
- use time phrases
Lesson plan
support materials
Speak Out Advanced
Grammar: Passive
T / Cl
Somebody stole Jake's wallet
Jake had his wallet stolen by someone
- to have /get + object + done
= passive
pg 60 ex 3 A B C
Grammar: Causative form
T / Cl
We need to sort out some papers
Some papers ___
- need to be sorted out
= causative form
set for homework
language bank
pg 137 ex 1 2 Unit 5.2 passive
pg 60 ex 4 5 practice
pg 61 ex 6 speaking
see pg 160
Lexical material: Doom-mongers' dire warnings vs quick-thinking, multi-tasking younger generations
pg 61 ex 7 vocab
pg 61 ex 8 9 prepositions
pg 61 ex 10
pg 152 vocabulary bank
new expressions
drizzle = very light rain; stronger than mist but less than a shower
sleet = mixture of rain and snow
blizzard = snowstorm with very strong winds
slush = partly melted snow that is usually dirty
inasmuch = used to add a comment on sth that you have just said and to say in what way it is true
e.g. He was a very unusual musician inasmuch as he was totally deaf
dire = causing fear or dread or terror
doom = unpleasant or disastrous destiny
monger = dealer or trader (fishmonger, ironmonger); person who promotes or deals in something specified
doom-mongers = people who spread that terrible things will happen
to boil down to = to be the essential element; come down to; be briefly or basically
to lounge around = pass time or stay near without any real purpose or aim
to soldier on = not to give up in spite of difficulties
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20150121
Homework [from previous lesson]
Speak Out Advanced
no homework scheduled
Lesson plan
support materials
Speak Out Advanced
Grammar: Modal verbs & phrases
T / Cl
We'd better go now
[we have to / it's a good idea]
- it's a good idea
You needn't have done that
[you did it but is was not necessary / you did it but it wasn't a good idea]
- it is was not necessary
pg 57 ex 5
set for homework
pg 137 Unit 5.1 ex 1 2
set for homework
pg 57 ex 7 practice
Family secrets
pronunciation: Elision - eg. diction(a)ry
pg 57 ex 6
listening
speak_out_advanced_audio_cd01_29.ogg
T / Cl
Gays have to hide in Russia but they [shouldn't / wouldn't / needn't] in other countries
- needn't
- wouldn't (won't)
pg 57 ex 8
Functional language: Narrative in writings
pg 58 ex 9 10 writing
Lexical material: Time phrases
T / Cl
She subsequently married another man
[at a later time / as a result]
- at a later time
= eventually
pg 58 ex 11 time phrases
pg 58 ex 12 drafting a narrative
Unit 5.2 Truth or myth
pg 59 ex 1 reading
Lexical material: Myths
T / Cl
All English people like football
[truth / myth]
- myth
many people think it is true but isn't
= fallacy
pg 59 ex 2 A B C vocab
new expressions
to dare = to have the courage to do sth
compelled = forced to
to haunt = sth unpleasant keeps coming to your mind and you cannot forget it
subsequently = at a later time, eventually
tedious /'ti:di:əs/ = lasting or taking too long and not interesting; boring
fallacy = misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning
conventional wisdom / commonly held perception = sth believed to be true though there is no scientific evidence
to debunk = to prove sth isn't true
to disprove = to prove sth isn't true
sloth = American animal that lives in trees and moves very slowly
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20150116
Homework [from previous lesson]
Speak Out Advanced
pg 53 ex 8 B
writing - court case summary
~ 250 words
use
- vocab from pg 44 ex 4
- expressions from pg 49 ex 11
- parallelism from pg 49 ex 12
- vocab from pg 50 ex 1 B
- vocab from pg 52 ex 1 A B
- vocab from pg 53 ex 6 C
pg 54 review
pg 152 vocabulary bank - idioms: secrets
Lesson plan
support materials
Speak Out Advanced
pg 54 review
pg 152 vocabulary bank - idioms: secrets
pg 53 ex 8 B
writing - court case summary
20150116_freedom_of_speech_ksharoeva_graded_correction.odt
feedback
pg 56 ex 4 speaking
new expressions
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20141226
Homework [from previous lesson]
Speak Out Advanced
rescheduled
pg 135 4.3 ex 1 conditionals
scheduled 20141219
pg 49 ex 13 writing
problem solution essay
(practise parallelism)
~ 300-350 words
Lesson plan
support materials
Speak Out Advanced
pg 52 ex 3 A B DVD view
pg 52 ex 4 5
T / Cl
If a will does not mention all heirs, the family are [happy / torn apart]?
- torn apart
If you take much medication, are you of sound mind?
- depends if you have lost your mental capabilities
pg 53 ex 6 7 court case
listening
speak_out_advanced_audio_cd01_26.ogg
Functional language: Case summary
pg 53 ex 8
set for homework
writing - court case summary
~ 250 words
use
- vocab from pg 44 ex 4
- expressions from pg 49 ex 11
- parallelism from pg 49 ex 12
- vocab from pg 50 ex 1 B
- vocab from pg 52 ex 1 A B
- vocab from pg 53 ex 6 C
Unit 5.1 Family secrets
T / Cl
Why do people keep secrets?
- to make a surprise
- to protect people
- to avoid problems
pg 56 ex 1
pg 56 ex 2 A
pg 56 ex 2 B C
listening
speak_out_advanced_audio_cd01_28.ogg
Lexical material: Secrets
When should you spill the beans?
= tell a secret to someone who is not supposed to know about it
pg 56 ex 3 A B vocab
set for homework
pg 152 vocabulary bank
pg 56 ex 4 speaking
new expressions
biased /ˈbaɪəst/ = having a tendency to show favour towards or against one group of people or one opinion for personal reasons; making unfair judgements
to put on a black cap = to get death penalty
assets = property and possessions, esp. regarded as having value in meeting debts, commitments, etc; any possession having value
ailing = ill and not improving
to divulge /di'vəldʒ/ = make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
to give away = to reveal a secret
to blurt out = to divulge a secret
innermost = being deepest within the self
to spill the beans = tell a secret to someone who is not supposed to know about it
to let the cat out of the bag = to divulge
to give the game away = to disclose a secret deliberately
to stay / keep schtum = to remain silent, or say nothing (probably derives from the German word stumm meaning silent)
to make up = to come to terms, to reconcile
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20141224
Homework [from previous lesson]
Speak Out Advanced
pg 51 ex 6
scheduled 20141219
pg 49 ex 13 writing
problem solution essay
(practise parallelism)
~ 300-350 words
Lesson plan
support materials
translation work
20141224_opportunities_for_using_materials_of_the_great_encyclopedic_dictionary_original_in_russian_ksharoeva.odt
new expressions
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20141212
Homework [from previous lesson]
Speak Out Advanced
pg 135 4.2 ex 2 perfect aspect
rescheduled
translate 2-3 paragraphs of some of your compositions
(e.g. intro - development - concl. no lists or examples!)
rationale: understand which linguistic devices function in English
Lesson plan
support materials
Speak Out Advanced
Lexical material: Expressions to write a problem-solution essay
pg 49 ex 10 A B writing
Functional language: Problem solution essay
. introduction
- facts & figures
- description of the problem
- rhetorical questions
. description of causes
. description of consequences
. suggestions
- plan of action
. conclusion
pg 49 ex 11
Functional language: Using parallelism
.
. grammatically balanced sentences in bullets points (CV, presentations...)
. triplets
pg 49 ex 12
set for homework
pg 49 ex 13 writing
problem solution essay
(practise parallelism)
~ 300-350 words
Unit 4.3 Do the right thing
Lexical material: Decisions
pg 50 vocab
pg 50 ex 2 speaking
Functional language: Expressing hypothetical preferences
pg 50 ex 3
listening
speak_out_advanced_audio_cd01_25.ogg
T / Cl
What is anther way of saying 'If I could decide'
- if it was up to me
pg 51 ex 5
see pg 134 4.3 hypothetical preferences
set for homework
pg 51 ex 6
Functional language: Adding emphasis
pg 51 ex 7
listening
speak_out_advanced_audio_cd01_26.ogg
pg 51 ex 8 speaking
use expressions from pg 51 ex 5
Unit 4.4 Blackadder
pg 52 ex 1 DVD preview
Lexical material: Defendants in a courtroom
pg 52 ex 2 programme information
new expressions
(the) ill(s) = harm; bad luck
parallelism = similarity of construction or meaning of clauses placed side by side,
especially clauses expressing the same sentiment with slight modifications
predicament = dilemma; situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one; plight
to weigh up = to balance (the pros & cons)
to think sth through = to assess a situation
to bear in mind = to take things into consideration
to bash = to hit hard
to wield = to handle effectively; have and exercise (power & authority)
commotion = disorderly outburst or tumult; confused movement
a have-a-go-hero = someone who gets involved
when push comes to shove = when faced with the reality rather than the story
to jump on the band wagon = join a popular cause or movement; in or into something you join just because many others are joining it
to leg (sth / it) = to run, especially in order to escape from sb
to take your hat off to sb = to respect sb for what they did
to do your bit = to do what is expected from you
without a shadow of a doubt = with certainty
to own up = to take the blame; admit your guilt; confess
bayonet = short, sharp-edged, sometimes pointed weapon, designed for attachment to the muzzle of a firearm
trial = determination of a person's innocence or guilt by due process of law
courtroom = a room in which a lawcourt sits
sentence = final judgement of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed; period of time a prisoner is imprisoned
defendant = person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused
case = comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20141205
Homework [from previous lesson]
Speak Out Advanced
rescheduled
pg 135 4.1 ex 1 language bank
translate 2-3 paragraphs of some of your compositions
(e.g. intro - development - concl. no lists or examples!)
rationale: understand which linguistic devices function in English
Lesson plan
support materials
Speak Out Advanced
pg 46 ex 10
listening
speak_out_advanced_audio_cd01_21.ogg
listening
speak_out_advanced_audio_cd01_22.ogg
Unit 4.2 Social justice
T / Cl
Who is a humanitarian?
- ...
pg 47 listening
speak_out_advanced_audio_cd01_23.ogg
Grammar: Perfect aspect
T / Cl
The book appears to have sold out
- have sold out
= perfective infinitive
pg 47 ex 3 A B C grammar
set for homework
pg 47 ex 4
see pg 135 4.2 ex 2 perfect aspect
T / Cl
What's the difference between 'I hope to have finished / I hope I will have finished'?
- no difference
pg 48 ex 5 6
Lexical material: Social issues
pg 48 ex 7
pg 48 ex 8 listening
speak_out_advanced_audio_cd01_24.ogg
pg 151 vocabulary bank
pg 48 ex 9 speaking
new expressions
to be / keep abreast = to be up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge
vehement = showing very strong feelings, especially anger; marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently
strain = difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension
ordeal = difficult or unpleasant experience; primitive method of determining a person's guilt or innocence
by subjecting the accused person to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under divine control
to cut straight through the heart = to appeal directly to the emotions
huge swathes = an enormous amount
plaudit = enthusiastic approval
to embark on = to start, commence
humanitarian = someone devoted to the promotion of human welfare and to social reforms;
integrity = moral soundness
epidemic = widespread outbreak of an infectious disease
human rights = refer to a wide variety of values and capabilities reflecting the diversity of human circumstances and history;
they are conceived of as universal, applying to all human beings everywhere, and as fundamental, referring to essential or basic human needs
child labour = regular & sustained employment of children (illegal in many countries)
capital punishment = putting a condemned person to death; death penalty
environmental awareness = understanding of problems related to water, land & air on Earth
free trade = a situation in which the goods coming into or going out of a country are not controlled or taxed
scam = fraudulent business scheme
white collar crime = illegal activities such as scams & fraud carried out by business people
gender inequality = situation when women get paid less for the same job
ageism = negative stereotypes about old people
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
trustworthy /ˈtrʌstˌwə:ðɪ/
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20141203
Homework [from previous lesson]
Speak Out Advanced
pg 135 4.1 ex 1 language bank
rescheduled
pg 41 ex 8 B writing a pitch for a documentary
~ 250 words
Lesson plan
support materials
Speak Out Advanced
20141203_speak_out_pg41_pitch_for_a_documentary_ksharoeva_graded_correction.odt
pg 41 ex 8 B writing a pitch for a documentary
feedback
new expressions
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20141119
Homework [from previous lesson]
pg 42 Lookback
pg 151 vocab bank
scheduled 20141121
Speak Out Advanced
pg 41 ex 8 B writing a pitch for a documentary
~ 250 words
Lesson plan
support materials
Speak Out Advanced
Grammar: Introductory 'it'
pg 45 ex 6 A B
pg 45 ex 7
set for homework
pg 135 4.1 ex 1 language bank
pg 45 ex 8 A B C
Lexical material: Lexical chunks with 'justice'
Do you think gangs should practise rough justice on beggars?
- ...
'rough justice'
= punishment that does not seem fair
collocation
'to do justice'
= to do (something) as well as you should; do properly
lexical chunk
pg 46 ex 9 vocab plus
new expressions
cross-country = across the countryside
trendsetter = person who starts a new fashion or makes it popular
roomy = having ample space
lead (in a pencil) = the thin black part of a pencil that marks paper
chick = young bird especially of domestic fowl; informal terms for a (young) woman
(to practise) rough justice (on) = punishment that does not seem fair
to do justice = to do (something) as well as you should; do properly
to uphold justice = keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last;
to agree that a previous decision was correct or that a request is reasonable
(to uphold a conviction / an appeal / a complain)
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20141114
Homework [from previous lesson]
Speak Out Advanced
pg 133 language bank 3.3 ex 1
Lesson plan
support materials
Speak Out Advanced
Lexical material: Describing countries
pg 41 ex 6 speakout
listening
speak_out_advanced_audio_cd01_20.ogg
Functional language: Pitching a plan for a documentary
pg 41 ex 7 A B
pg 41 ex 8 A
introduce homework
pg 41 ex 8 B writing a pitch for a documentary
Unit 4.1 Conviction
pg 44 ex 1 2 3 reading
I trained as a lawyer to free my brother
Lexical material: Crime, conviction & court of justice
T / Cl
Is imprisonment an effective deterrent to crime?
- ...
pg 44 ex 4 vocab
pg 151 vocab bank
pg 44 ex 5 A B speaking
new expressions
indigenous /ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs/ = originating naturally in a region; (of people) born in a region; (foll. by to) belonging naturally to a place
resourcefulness = quality of being able to cope with a difficult situation
upbeat = contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
(a sense of) longing (for) = prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
ox = any bovine animal, esp. a large usu. horned domesticated ruminant used for draught, for supplying milk, and for eating as meat
conviction = final judgement of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed
fraudulent = intended to deceive
alibi /ˈælɪbaɪ/ = claim, or the evidence supporting it, that when an alleged act took place one was elsewhere
hurdle = light movable barrier that competitors must leap over in certain races
to make an appeal = legal proceeding in which the appellant resorts to a higher court for the purpose of obtaining a review of a lower court decision
and a reversal of the lower court's judgement or the granting of a new trial
perpetrator = offender; someone who commits a crime, who perpetrates wrongdoing
defendant = person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused
(public) prosecutor = government official who conducts criminal prosecutions on behalf of the state
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
to focus views to on different situations
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20141107
Homework [from previous lesson]
Speak Out Advanced
pg 133 3.2 relative clauses
Lexical material: Prefixes
pg 150 vocabulary bank
Lesson plan
support materials
Speak Out Advanced
Unit 3.3 Welcome to perfect city
Lexical material: City life
pg 38 ex 1 2 vocab
Functional language: Making a proposal
pg 38 ex 3
listening
speak_out_advanced_audio_cd01_19.ogg
T / Cl
Is there anything that needs clarification?
[solicit questions / ask to summarise]
- solicit questions
= ask
pg 39 ex 4 A B
pg 132 language bank
set for homework
pg 133 language bank 3.3 ex 1
pg 39 ex 5
Functional language: Suggesting modifications
T / Cl
Is there any leeway regarding the deadline for your project?
[you offer to postpone a project / you ask if there are any obstacles to the project]
- you offer to postpone a project
= tolerance, margin
pg 39 ex 6 modifications
pg 39 ex 7 speaking
use pg 39 ex 4 6
Unit 3.4 An African journey
pg 40 ex 1 DVD preview
pg 40 ex 2 reading
pg 40 ex 3 4 DVD view
new expressions
clutter = confused multitude of things
to clutter (with / by) = to fill a space in a disorderly way
loitering = hanging about; lingering idly; with intent hang about in order to commit a felony
amenities = things that make you comfortable and at ease
abandonment = act of leaving a person, thing or place with no intention of returning;
act of giving up an idea or stopping an activity with no intention of returning to it
toll = fee levied for the use of roads or bridges (used for maintenance); to charge a fee for using
hub = centre of activity or interest or commerce or transportation; a focal point around which events revolve
feasibility = capable of being done with means at hand and circumstances as they are
in the first instance = at the beginning
to solicit = to ask sb for sth, such as support, money, or information; to try to get sth or persuade sb to do sth
to put to use = to make use of, employ
leeway = margin, tolerance, permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits
janitor = caretaker, door-keeper or porter of a block of flats
moped = motorized bicycle with an engine capacity below 50 cc
grip = firm hold
vitality /vaɪˈtælɪtɪ/ = energetic style
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
there is no not so much traffic
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
loiter /ˈlɔɪtə/
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20141031
Homework [from previous lesson]
Speak Out Advanced
read pg 132 3.2 relative clauses
pg 36 ex 7 practice
Lesson plan
support materials
Speak Out Advanced
pg 132 3.2 relative clauses
Grammar: Relative pronouns
WB
Re-write the following sentence without 'and'
There are many Russians who work in this company and all of them speak English
There are many Russians who work in this company, [who / all of whom] speak English
- all of whom
T / Cl
The house was old. Its roof was damaged.
The house [which / of which / whose] roof was damaged was old
- whose
The house whose roof was damaged was old
- whose
= possessive case of who or which; of or belonging to which person (whose is this book?)
pg 36 ex 7 practice
set for homework
pg 133 3.2 relative clauses
T / Cl
Is your workplace a stone's throw away from home?
- ...
What would your ideal workplace / study look like?
- ...
pg 37 ex 8 speaking
use pg 35 ex 2 3 vocab
Lexical material: Prefixes
pg 37 ex 9 vocab plus
pg 37 ex 10 A B
pg 37 ex 11 C
T / Cl
How can you express the opposite or reverse?
- use un, ir, im, de, non
Can you use 'un' with an adverb?
- unfortunately
= yes
Can you use 'non' with an adverb?
- non fortunately
= no
Concl: no rules which tell prefixes can be added to the root of the word
pg 37 ex 11 D
pg 37 ex 12 A
set for homework
Lexical material: Prefixes
pg 150 vocabulary bank
new expressions
whose = possessive case of who or which; of or belonging to which person (whose is this book?)
proactive = controlling a situation by making things happen rather than waiting for things to happen and then reacting to them
nondescript = having no interesting or unusual features or qualities
habitat = place where a particular type of animal or plant is normally found
sesquipedalian /ˈseskwɪpɪˈdeɪljən/ = given to the overuse of long words (- orator, speech)
hoity-toity /ˈhɔɪtɪˈtɔɪtɪ/ = haughty; petulant; snobbish
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20141029
Homework [from previous lesson]
Speak Out Advanced
pg 133 ex 1 2 Unit 3.1 practice order of adjectives
pg 34 ex 9 writing a guidebook entry
Lesson plan
support materials
Speak Out Advanced
Unit 3.2 Your space
pg 35 ex A B C speaking
Lexical material: Describing interiors & personal place
T / Cl
Many expensive flats after renovation look [dreary / gaudy]
- gaudy
In the army, soldiers have [cosy / stark] bedroom
- stark
pg 35 ex 2 A B vocab
pg 35 ex 3 A B pronunciation
listening
speak_out_advanced_audio_cd01_17.ogg
pg 150 vocab bank
pg 36 ex 4 A B listening
speak_out_advanced_audio_cd01_18.ogg
pg 36 ex 4 C
Grammar: Relative clauses
pg 36 ex 5
pg 36 ex 6 ex A B C
new expressions
mannequin = life-size dummy used to display clothes
gaudy = tastelessly showy; too bright & cheap-looking
dreary = dull & making you feel sad or bored; lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
gloomy = dark, in a way that makes you feel sad
shady /ˈʃeɪdɪ/ = giving shade in a positive way
chilly = cold enough to make you feel uncomfortable
poky /ˈpəukɪ/ = cramped; too small & not very pleasant or comfortable
quaint = strange in an interesting or pleasing way; very strange or unusual; odd or even incongruous in character or appearance
secluded = hidden from general view or use; providing privacy or seclusion
awe-inspiring = impressive; making you feel respect and admiration
ramshackle = in deplorable condition
sprawling = spreading over a wide area in an untidy or unattractive way
draughty = not airtight
grubby = dirty; thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot
shabby = showing signs of wear and tear; in bad repair or condition; faded and worn, dingy, dilapidated
dingy /ˈdɪndʒɪ/ = shabby; dirty
rustic = characteristic of rural life; awkwardly simple and provincial
grand = antonym of rustic
cosy = enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space
stark = severely simple; without any qualifications or disguise or adornment; blunt
to whirr = make a soft swishing sound (the motor whirred); make a continuous rapid buzzing
or softly clicking sound as of a bird's wings or of cog-wheels in constant motion
conservatory = greenhouse in which plants are arranged in a pleasing manner
open plan = generic term used in architectural and interior design for any floor plan
which makes use of large, open spaces and minimizes the use of small, enclosed rooms such as private offices
a stone's throw away = very close
haven /ˈheɪvn/ = place of refuge; port or harbour
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20141024
Homework [from previous lesson]
Speak Out Advanced
course book
pg 30 Lookback 2.5
optional homework
pg 29 writing a summary (250 words)
Lesson plan
support materials
Speak Out Advanced
Unit 3 Places
Unit 3.1 Lonely planet
Lexical material: Landscapes
T / Cl
Where would you prefer to take photos?
[in a bustling town / a tranquil village / an inhabited & unspoilt mountain]
- ...
pg 32 ex 1 A B C vocab
pg 32 ex 2 A B C reading
pg 32 ex 3 A B speaking
Grammar: Noun phrases
pg 33 ex 4 grammar
Grammar: Order of adjectives
T / Cl
Which do you like [strong, black / black, strong] coffee?
- strong, black
= opinion befoe factsee language bank pg 133
pg 33 ex 5 practice
set for homework
pg 133 ex 1 2 Unit 3.1 practice order of adjectives
pg 33 ex 6 A B C
Functional language: Describing a place
pg 34 ex 7 A B writing description of a place
Functional language: Adding detail
pg 34 ex 8
set for homework
pg 34 ex 9 writing a guidebook entry
new expressions
tranquil /'træŋkwəl/ = calm, quiet, peaceful
run-down = shabby, dilapidated
bustling = busy, full people & noisy
to rebuke = reprove sharply; subject to protest or censure
snapshot = informal photograph; usually made with a small hand-held camera;
short description or a small amount of information that gives you an idea of what sth is like
heavy-duty = not easily damaged and therefore suitable for hard physical work or to be used all the time
quaint = strange in an interesting or pleasing way; very strange or unusual; odd or even incongruous in character or appearance
secluded = hidden from general view or use; providing privacy or seclusion
ramshackle = in deplorable condition
sprawling = spreading over a wide area in an untidy or unattractive way
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20141022
Homework [from previous lesson]
Speak Out Advanced
workbook
Unit 2.3
Guidelines to review new words with flashcards and space repetition
1. Download wordlists
New words (studied in the course log in section 'New expressions') are now available for download.
//include("inc/wordlist_generate.inc")
The *.csv file is generated & updated automatically each time it is accessed.
You can open this wordlist in any Excel like spreadsheet software to show 2 columns separated by ; (semi colons).
2. Concept of flashcards
Flashcards are a small piece of paper about the size of a cue card.
On one side is the question, and on the other, the answer.
Use flashcards to study by flipping through the cards, trying to memorize words, names or dates,
and flipping over the card to check your answer.
You probably want to install such software on a mobile device rather than a desktop computer
because you'll be reviewing most likely in the metro while commuting.
3. Choosing software
Skim read the following for an overview of flashcard software available
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/6-flash-card-apps-for-android-compared-which-is-the-best/
Decide if you need space repetition software (SRS)
SRS delays cards you get easily while having you repeat more frequently the cards that you struggle with.
There are all kinds of settings for how exactly it does that,
on the other hand the user interface can become difficult to use.
4. Install software
Install any one (or more) of the following software
recommended choice for Android users
either
Ankidroid (many options, including SRS)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ichi2.anki
or
Studydroid (simple but includes SRS)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.studydroid.flashcards.free
recommended choice for Windows users - Anki
http://anki.en.softonic.com/
recommended choice for iPhone & iPad users
Ankimobile
http://ankimobile-flashcards.en.softonic.com/iphone
or
Flashcards by Brainscape (import of csv through their website)
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/flashcards*/id403199818?mt=8
recommended choice for MacOS users - Anki
http://anki.en.softonic.com/mac
favourite solution - GNU Linux - Anki
http://ankisrs.net/
5. Setting up
Run your software & create a new deck
Import the wordlist*csv file you have downloaded in 1. above
Match the first field to the front of the card, and the second field to the back
6. Usage
Review
Choose respectively difficult words to be shown soon, and easy words to be shown later
7. Watch out
If you are using SRS (space repetition software),
when importing the wordlist*csv file to update your deck,
you may either overwrite the existing deck & lose your difficult / easy repetition patterns,
or import (and select manually) only the new lines of the csv file into your deck
(in order to preserve your repetition patterns)
Lesson plan
support materials
Speak Out Advanced
Functional language: Expressing doubt
Which is stronger?
[it is debatable / it is highly unlikely]
- highly unlikely
Which sentence has a (rather) falling intonation?
- it is highly unlikely
pg 27 ex 6
listening
speak_out_advanced_audio_cd01_14.ogg
speak_out_advanced_audio_cd01_15.ogg
pg 27 ex 7 speaking
use expressions from ex 4a
Unit 2.4 The making of me
Lexical material: Talent vs bringing up children
T / Cl
Is talent innate or sth that can be learnt?
- ...
Can you inherit talent?
- ...
Do you put success down to inborn talent more than hard work?
(i.e. nature vs nurture)
- ...
pg 28 ex 1 vocab
DVD preview
pg 28 ex 2 reading
pg 28 ex 3 4 DVD view
Functional language: Leading a panel discussion (introducing arguments, justifying, inviting & responding to questions)
T / Cl
'As I see it' means [introduce the argument / justify your opinion]?
- justify your opinion
pg 29 ex 6 A B C panel discussion
listening
speak_out_advanced_audio_cd01_16.ogg
pg 29 ex 7 battle / debate
pg 29 ex 8 writing a summary
new expressions
to call in sick on (day) = to inform you are off sick
unsubstantiated = not proved to be true by evidence
innate = born with
to put sth down to = to attribute sth to
trait = distinguish quality or characteristic
nurture = properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child
virtuoso = someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
to groom sb to become = to educate for a future role or function
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
I would ask him what for he did these things for
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20141017
Homework [from previous lesson]
Speak Out Advanced
pg 25 ex 10 writing - discursive essay
20141008_speak_out_discursive_essay_ksharoeva_graded_correction.odt
update corrections where indicated
pg 17 ex 9 writing
20140924_speak_out_advanced_pg17_ex9_description_of_an_object_by_ksharoeva_graded_correction.doc
update corrections where indicated
Lesson plan
support materials
Speak Out Advanced
Functional language: Introducing opinions
T / Cl
If you ask me [you want to give your opinion / you want somebody to ask you]
- you want to give our opinion
Lexical material: Impartiality vs biased views
T / Cl
Do you think journalists have an axe to grind or they are really impartial?
- shouldn't have an axe to grind
= should be impartial
pg 27 ex 3 A B
listening
speak_out_advanced_audio_cd01_13.ogg
pg 27 ex 4 5
new expressions
impartial = objective, not taking sides
biased = partial
slanting = partial, influenced
to get to the bottom of = find out the real cause of
squeaky clean = morally correct in every way; that cannot be criticized
a few bad apples in the cart = a few black sheep
black sheep, a person in a family or a community considered unsatisfactory or disgraceful
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20141008
Homework [from previous lesson]
Speak Out Advanced
pg 25 ex 10 writing - discursive essay
use linking devices
Lesson plan
support materials
Medieval help desk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUQRbqc2qtY
pg 25 ex 10 writing - discursive essay
20141008_speak_out_discursive_essay_ksharoeva_graded_correction.odt
feedback
Speak Out Advanced
Unit 2.3 Who do you trust?
pg 26 ex 1 speaking
Lexical material: Idioms of opinion
'to have a vested interest' means [you are / you are not] neutral
- you are not neutral
= you have personal reasons for wanting things to be a particular way
linking devices
adding ideas - meaning 'and'
also
what's more
in addition
additionally
furthermore
likewise
besides
building contrast - expressing a contradiction
but
however
on the one hand
on the other hand
in contrast
on the contrary
although
yet
nevertheless
nonetheless
conversely
proving your point
indeed
in fact
obviously
drawing a conclusion - giving a result
in conclusion
so
therefore
as a result
hence
thus
consequently
accordingly
writing guidelines
- use conjunctions & adverbial phrases (because, therefore, to put it in a nutshell)
- replace simple words with more advanced ones (e.g. good, bad, interesting)
- use synonyms to avoid repetition
- check articles
- check grammar
pg 26 ex 2 vocab
new expressions
to have an axe to grind = to do sth to gain for yourself; a selfish reason
to have a vested interest = have personal reasons for wanting things to be a particular way
to play devil's advocate = say sth unlikely or unpopular so people will think about the issue more carefully
to be sitting on the fence = being unable to commit oneself to one opinion or one side
to beat about the bush = talk a lot, but avoid directly addressing the most important point
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20141003
Homework [from previous lesson]
Speak Out Advanced
course book
pg 24 ex 5 A practice
pg 130 language bank
work book
Unit 2.2
Lesson plan
support materials
Speak Out Advanced
Functional language: Writing a discursive essay
T / Cl
You want to persuade & reach a conclusion
what conjunctions do you need?
- therefore
- as a result
- consequently
- hence
- ...
What type of writing proceeds to a conclusion by reason or argument rather than intuition?
[discursive / rambling]
- discursive
pg 25 ex 7 A B
How to reduce homelessness?
pg 25 ex 8 guidelines
Lexical material: Linking devices (to be discursive & prove your point)
T / Cl
Driving is not difficult [in fact / indeed / hence] most people in Europe can drive
- in fact
- indeed
= to prove your point
pg 25 ex 9
set for homework
pg 25 ex 10 writing - discursive essay
choose a statement
find arguments in favour & against
practise discursive devices
linking devices
adding ideas - meaning 'and'
also
what's more
in addition
additionally
furthermore
likewise
besides
building contrast - expressing a contradiction
but
however
on the one hand
on the other hand
in contrast
on the contrary
although
yet
nevertheless
nonetheless
conversely
proving your point
indeed
in fact
obviously
drawing a conclusion - giving a result
in conclusion
so
therefore
as a result
hence
thus
consequently
accordingly
writing guidelines
- use conjunctions & adverbial phrases (because, therefore, to put it in a nutshell)
- replace simple words with more advanced ones (e.g. good, bad, interesting)
- use synonyms to avoid repetition
- check articles
- check grammar
new expressions
entitled = qualified for by right according to law
opinionated = (disapproving) having very strong opinions that you are not willing to change
to meet up = to meet sb, especially by arrangement
enlightening = tending to increase knowledge or dissipate ignorance
discursive = proceeding to a conclusion by reason or argument rather than intuition
conversely = with the terms of the relation reversed e.g. conversely, not all English people are teachers
All winos are vagrants conversely not all vagrants are winos
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
people couldn't live until the age of 200 years old
nowadays, doctors can resolve cure the plague
it's not so as dangerous when as it was when Chekhov died
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20140926
Homework [from previous lesson]
Speak Out Advanced
workbook
Unit 2.1
Lesson plan
support materials
Speak Out Advanced
Unit 2.2 Changing your mind
T / Cl
You want to buy a book
you read [the review / the summary]
- ...
You don't choose a book because...
- you have preconceptions
- ...
preconception = prejudice
Would you read a book by Putin?
- ...
What would dispel your preconceptions?
- ...
dispel = make go away
What stigma is attached to Putin?
- he doesn't tell the truth
- ...
stigma = reproach, negative trait
pg 23 ex 1 A B
listening
speak_out_advanced_audio_cd01_12.ogg
Lexical material: Opinions
Activists [raise / challenge] stereotypes
- challenge
pg 23 A vocab
pg 23 B C vocab
T / Cl
You have the right to make your own decision
you are [open / entitled] to your opinion
- entitled
see pg 149 vocabulary bank - opinions
Grammar: Verb patterns
T / Cl
I regret [to buy / buying] this car
- buying
regret + verb + ing
= verb pattern
pg 24 ex 4 A B grammar
T / Cl
In a restaurant you can't find your wallet
you say 'I seem to have forgotten my wallet' (at home before coming)
- have forgotten
= perfect infinitive
to emphasise when one action happens before another
pg 24 ex 4 C D
set for homework
pg 24 ex 5 A practice
pg 24 ex 5 B C practice
pg 24 ex 6 A B C speaking
new expressions
preconception = opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence
stigma = any mark of infamy or disgrace; sign of moral blemish; stain or reproach caused by dishonourable conduct; \
reproachful characterisation
to dispel = to cause to separate and go in different directions
candid = informal or natural; especially caught off guard or unprepared; characterized by directness in manner or speech
visually impaired = blind
opinionated = obstinate in your opinions, stiff in opinion; firmly or unduly adhering to one's own opinion or to preconceived notions
entitled = qualified for by right according to law
to meet up = to meet sb, especially by arrangement
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
she can't judge you of by your clothes
I don't tell 'm not talking about material things
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20140924
Homework [from previous lesson]
Speak Out Advanced
pg 131 ex 1 2 language bank - if, but for
pg 22 ex 10
(find metaphors in pg 22 ex 9 & pg 159 ex 9A)
pg 17 ex 9 writing
use points & key phrases from pg 17 ex 7
send in *doc format
workbook
complete Unit 1
Lesson plan
support materials
Speak Out Advanced
pg 17 ex 9 writing
use points & key phrases from pg 17 ex 7
20140924_speak_out_advanced_pg17_ex9_description_of_an_object_by_ksharoeva_graded_correction.doc
feedback
pg 22 ex 11
T / Cl
You have a flash of inspiration
[you have a clever idea / you have no clue what to do]
- you have a clever idea
Most Asian students shine in class
[look different / are better]
- are better
pg 149 vocabulary bank - metaphors
new expressions
to shine = to be eminent, conspicuous, or distinguished; to exhibit brilliant intellectual powers \
e.g to shine in courts; to shine in conversation
shone at = especially good at sth
a killing = a big profit
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20140919
Homework [from previous lesson]
Speak Out Advanced
pg 18 Lookback 1.5
scheduled 20140924
pg 17 ex 9 writing
use points & key phrases from pg 17 ex 7
send in *doc format
Lesson plan
support materials
Speak Out Advanced
Grammar: Conditionals & regrets (had I, but for)
T / Cl
I didn't study, so I failed the exam
[you are satisfied / you regret]
- you regret
= situation in the past
If...
If I'd studied, I would have passed
- if + past perfect, modal + have + past participle
= 3rd conditional
Had...
Had I studied, I would have passed
- had + object + past perfect (inversion), modal + have + past participle
= inversion for emphasis
If I hadn't been lazy, I would have passed the exam
But...
But for my laziness I would have passed the exam
- but + for + noun (phrase), modal + have + past participle
= but + inversion = rather formal
pg 21 ex 4
set for homework
pg 131 ex 1 2 language bank - if, but for
pg 21 ex 5 practice
listening
speak_out_advanced_audio_cd01_11.ogg
pg 21 ex 6 speaking
Lexical material: Metaphors
T / Cl
If you are at a cross-roads, you [know where you want to go / you can't choose]
- you can't choose
= metaphor
pg 22 ex 7 8 9 vocab plus
set for homework
pg 22 ex 10
(find metaphors in pg 22 ex 9 & pg 159 ex 9A)
pg 22 ex 11
new expressions
to be over the hill = not to be able to do sth well because you are too old
to go downhill = to go badly
to swallow = pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
to regurgitate = to reproduce without thinking; repeat after memorization
to live on borrowed time = survive after you would expect to be dead
half-baked = not well prepared, badly thought out
to shine at sth = to be especially good at sth
flash of inspiration = clever idea that comes suddenly
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
it's not the art
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
mature /məˈtjuə/
moral /ˈmɔrəl/
morale /mɔˈrɑ:l/
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20140917
Homework [from previous lesson]
Speak Out Advanced
no homework scheduled
Lesson plan
support materials
Speak Out Advanced
Unit 1.4 Francesco's Venice
DVD preview
pg 16 ex 1 2 3
DVD view
pg 16 ex 4 5 6
Lexical material: Treasured possession - Legacy - Inheritance
T / Cl
Legend has it that... [you are sure / people say]
- people say
pg 17 ex 7 8
listening
speak_out_advanced_audio_cd01_10.ogg
Functional language: Describing an object
pg 17 ex 9 writing
use points & key phrases from pg 17 ex 7
Unit 2 Opinion
Unit 2.1 Words of wisdom
pg 20 ex 1 2 reading
Lexical material: Learning (the ropes)
pg 20 ex 3 vocab
new expressions
to bequeath /bɪˈkwi:ð/ = leave or give to someone by will after one's death
storey = any of the parts into which a building is divided horizontally; the whole of the rooms etc. having a continuous floor
(a third-storey window; a house of five storeys)
to hand down = to pass on from generation to generation
heirloom /ˈɛəlu:m/ = piece of personal property that has been in a family for several generations
legacy = gift left in a will
wisdom = experience and knowledge together with the power of applying them critically or practically
to learn the ropes = trick of the trade = learn thorough or special knowledge of a job; how to do something; the ways of people or the world
steep learning curve = position in which you quickly have to learn sth difficult
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
it's a very amazing & beautiful city
I was there on at the carnival
I can bequeath to my grandchildren another ring
I can bequeath another ring to my grandchildren another ring
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20140912
Homework [from previous lesson]
Speak Out Advanced
no homework scheduled
Lesson plan
support materials
situation in Ukraine
popularity rate of Putin increasing
genetically modified food
new expressions
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20140723
Homework [from previous lesson]
Speak Out Advanced
pg 14 ex 3
pg 15 ex 4
workbook
Unit 1.1 - 1.2
Lesson plan
support materials
Speak Out Advanced
Functional language: Speculating
T / Cl
I'd hazard a guess that...
[you are sure / you are supposing]
- supposing
pg 14 ex 3
pg 15 ex 4
Functional language: Using vague language
This is kind of good quality
[it is / it is not really] of good quality
- it is not really
= vague language to be more diplomatic e.g. when criticising
pg 15 ex 5
pg 15 ex 6 A B
listening
speak_out_advanced_audio_cd01_8.ogg
find examples of elision
Why don['t] we meet at 8?
We've go[t] plenty of time
pg 15 ex 6 C D
listening
speak_out_advanced_audio_cd01_8.ogg
new expressions
impetuous /ɪmˈpetjuəs/ = acting or done rashly or with sudden energy
reclusive = withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
dismal = causing or showing gloom; miserable
recluse = person who lives alone and likes to avoid other people
flicker = feeling or an emotion that lasts for only a very short time;
to unveil = to uncover
flattering = making sb look more attractive
academia = world of learning, teaching, research, etc. at universities, and the people involved in it
guarded = careful; not showing feelings or giving much information
puzzled = confused
elision = when a sound disappears
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20140627
Homework [from previous lesson]
Speak Out Advanced
pg 148 ex 1 a vocab bank - personality
Lesson plan
support materials
New Inside Out Advanced exit test
feedback
- inversion
- I wish + past / present I wish you wouldn't
- future continuous + this time next week
- it's about time + past simple
- he is thought to be hiding
- it is known that / he is known to
Speak Out Advanced
Unit 1.3 This is me
Lexical material: Images
pg 14 ex 1 a b vocab
pg 14 ex 2 a b c d
listening
speak_out_advanced_audio_cd01_7.ogg
new expressions
impetuous /ɪmˈpetjuəs/ = acting or done rashly or with sudden energy
reclusive = withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
dismal = causing or showing gloom; miserable
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
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20140620
Homework [from previous lesson]
rescheduled
Inside Out Advanced (old edition)
complete exit test - 60min max
no notes, no dictionary
rescheduled (if computer available)
update corrections
20140606_new_inside_out_advanced_pg125_ex5_letter_of_complaint_by_ksharoeva_graded_correction.odt
Speak Out Advanced
pg 11 ex 3A practice
Lesson plan
support materials
Speak Out Advanced
pg 11 ex 3 practice
Lexical material: Personality
T / Cl
Children are [curious / inquisitive]
- curious
The police are [curious / inquisitive]
- inquisitive
pg 12 ex 4 a b c vocab
pg 12 ex 5 a b c listening
speak_out_advanced_audio_cd01_6.ogg
audio script pg 164
pg 12 ex 6 a b c
speak_out_advanced_audio_cd01_7.ogg
pg 13 ex 7 speaking
Myers-Briggs test
Lexical material: Idioms for people
T / Cl
Was Putin a dark horse when he was first elected?
- ...
pg 13 ex 8 vocab
speaking
SS describe somebody they like / dislike
use expressions from pg 12 ex 4 and pg 13 ex 8
new expressions
prone = having a tendency (to)
as a rule = in general
thoughtful = characterized by careful thought; considerate of the feelings or well-being of others
inquisitive = unduly curious; prying; seeking knowledge
perceptive = sensitive; discerning; observant
conscientious /ˌkɔnʃɪˈenʃəs/ = scrupulous, diligent, characterized by extreme care and great effort,
guided by or in accordance with conscience or sense of right and wrong
prejudiced = having a belief or attitude formed beforehand
sweeping generaliser = person who make statements that are too general
& do not consider all the facts
junky = someone who is so ardently devoted to something that it resembles an addiction
infuriating = extremely annoying or displeasing; causing intense anger
busybody = someone who is too interested in other people's private activities
life and soul = who enjoys special occasions & is fun to be with
to be set in your ways = not likely to change habits & opinions
meticulous = paying careful attention to every detail
nitpicker = someone who makes small and unjustified criticisms
flat-pack furniture = piece of furniture that is sold in pieces in a flat box and that you have to build yourself
busybody = person who is too interested in what other people are doing
dark horse = person who doesn't tell others much about himself/herself but has surprising qualities or abilities;
political candidate who is not well known but could win unexpectedly
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
apathetic /ˌæpəˈθetɪk/
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20140618
Homework [from previous lesson]
Inside Out Advanced (old edition)
complete exit test - 60min max
no notes, no dictionary
rescheduled (if computer available)
update corrections
20140606_new_inside_out_advanced_pg125_ex5_letter_of_complaint_by_ksharoeva_graded_correction.odt
Lesson plan
support materials
Speak Out Advanced
Unit 1 - Origins
pg 8 Unit 1.1 What's in a name?
T / Cl
Have you got a nickname?
- ...
Lexical material: Names
pg 8 ex 2
T / Cl
Does your name carry a positive or negative association?
- ...
Can it influence your career?
- ...
pg 8 ex 3 4 reading
pg 9 The name game
Grammar: Continuous aspect
I was wondering if you could lend me some money?
[action in progress / tentative, less direct request]
- tentative, less direct request
John's not at work.
He must [have / be having] lunch
- be having
= action in progress
pg 9 ex 5
Writing a personal profile
pg 10 ex 8 9
Functional language: Planing your writing
pg 10 ex 10
set for homework - tbc
pg 10 ex 11
Unit 1.2 What are you like?
pg 11 ex 1 speaking
reading Are you a good language learner?
Grammar: Describing habits
T / Cl
I keep [to make / making] mistakes
- keep making
= verb pattern
pg 11 ex 2
speak_out_advanced_audio_cd01_4.ogg
speak_out_advanced_audio_cd01_5.ogg
new expressions
nickname = familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name)
given name = name that precedes the surname = first name = forename
maiden name = woman's surname before marriage
to put your name forward = to volunteer
household name = famous name
frumpy = unattractive, and old-fashioned
to lump = put together indiscriminately
cut & dried = settled, decided with little debate
call-back = when a company calls potential employees for an interview after reading their CV
to take a dim view of sth = to disapprove
foray = initial attempt (especially outside your usual areas of competence)
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
tentative /ˈtentətɪv/
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Prepare for quarterly test
Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson.
Speak Out Upper Intermediate
Unit 6 How to live to 101 - Okinawa
speak_out_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg76-77_how_to_live_to_101_case_study_okinawa.pdf
(Optional homework)
Watch the following video (in Russian)
Мировой войны «не будет», Запад «разочаровал», человек года — «кто остался в России» / Хакамада
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLfVp5SH8xc
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pg 39 ex 8 9
new expressions
even so = despite anything to the contrary
nonetheless = in spite of this fact
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
I 
pg 19 ex 8 D
pg 19 ex 9 speaking
Unit 2.3 The perfect beach
T / Cl
Where you prefer to relax [an isolated beach with naturists / a resort beach]?
- ....
pg 20 ex 1 2 reading
A perfect beach
pg 20 ex 3
Lexical material: Grassroots campaign, environmental issues, social considerations, business consortium
pg 20 ex 4 5 6 7 vocab
pg 20 ex 8 advantages & disadvantages
new expressions
off the record = not for quotation; not to be published or told; secret; confidential
in part = partly, for one reason among others
amenities = things that make you comfortable and at ease
sun lounger = chair with a long seat that supports your legs, used for sitting or lying on in the sun
to turn back = to force to go away
flawless = without mistakes
implausible = not seeming reasonable or likely to be true
grassroots = fundamental
inevitable = which cannot be avoided
tide = direction in which the opinion of a large number of people seems to be moving; large amount of sth unpleasant that is increasing and is difficult to control
fate = things, especially bad things, that will happen or have happened to sb/sth
to befall = (of sth unpleasant) to happen to sb
to plonk = to put sth down on sth, especially noisily or carelessly
whacking = used to emphasize how big or how much sth is
protracted = lasting longer than expected or longer than usual
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
they aren't afraid of telling sth against 
guidelines re position of adverbials
frequency / probability - before main verb
degree - before main verb
manner - after main verb
1-word adverb often in mid-position (or at the beginning for emphasis)
discourse markers (surprisingly, interestingly)- beginning / end of a sentence
manner adverbials before place adverbials
I [always read / read always] a book in the metro
- always read
= adverbial of frequency
I read a book [in the metro everyday / everyday in the metro]
- in the metro everyday
= place adverbials before time adverbials
I will probably buy a new computer
auxiliary verb + adverb + lexical verb
= adverb of possibility
What is the negative form?
I [probably won't buy / won't probably buy / won't buy probably] a new computer
- probably won't buy
adverb + negative auxiliary + lexical verb
pg 108 ex 6 A B
pg 108 ex 6 C
see pg 144 language bank
set for homework
pg 145 adverbs Unit 9.2
pg 108 ex 7 A B practice
pg 108 ex 8 A B C speaking
Functional language: Writing a review
pg 109 ex 9 A B
Wallace & Gromit's world of invention
Functional language: Using a wide range of vocabulary
pg 109 ex 10 A B
set for homework - to be confirmed
pg 109 ex 11 writing a review
- brief introduction
- description of contents
- assessment of value
- comparison with others
- conclusion
send in *doc format
duncanpotter@yandex.ru
new expressions
faint = that cannot be clearly seen, heard or smelt;
very small; possible but unlikely
not to have the faintest idea = not to know anything at all about sth
rigorous /'rigə:əs/ = done carefully and with a lot of attention to detail; thorough
readily = quickly and without difficulty;
in a way that shows you do not object to sth
willingly ~ (to do sth) = not objecting to doing sth; having no reason for not doing sth
gill = (usually plural) one of the openings on the side of a fish's head that it breathes through
to cater for sb/sth = to provide the things that a particular person or situation needs or wants
assessment = opinion or a judgement about sb/sth that has been thought about very carefully; evaluation
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
Functional language: Describing trends
pg 73 ex 10 A describe trends
set for homework
pg 73 ex 10 B describe trends
to be confirmed
pg 73 ex 11 writing
Unit 6.3 Trendsetters
Lexical material: Fashion
pg 74 ex 1 A vocab
pg 74 ex 1 B reading
pg 74 ex 2 A reading
Functional language: Describing cause & effect
pg 74 ex 3
speak_out_advanced_audio_cd02_3.ogg
set for homework
language bank
pg 139 ex 1 Unit 6.3 cause & effect
pg 75 ex 4
new expressions
trendsetter = person who starts a new fashion or makes it popular
tights = thin close-fitting wool or nylon etc. garment covering the legs and the lower part of the torso, worn by women in place of stockings
to take off = to become suddenly popular
to lose its appeal = to go out of fashion
craze = interest followed with exaggerated zeal; the latest thing
fad = interest followed with exaggerated zeal; the latest thing
passing trend = when sth is popular just for a short time
by word of mouth = communication by oral rather than written means
to strike a chord = to create an emotional response; evoke a reaction, response, or emotion
to stem from = to come from; originate
to attribute to = to say or believe that sth is the result of a particular thing
to bring about = to result in
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
Mohican /ˈməuɪkən/
pg 61 ex 10
pg 152 vocabulary bank
new expressions
drizzle = very light rain; stronger than mist but less than a shower
sleet = mixture of rain and snow
blizzard = snowstorm with very strong winds
slush = partly melted snow that is usually dirty
inasmuch = used to add a comment on sth that you have just said and to say in what way it is true
e.g. He was a very unusual musician inasmuch as he was totally deaf
dire = causing fear or dread or terror
doom = unpleasant or disastrous destiny
monger = dealer or trader (fishmonger, ironmonger); person who promotes or deals in something specified
doom-mongers = people who spread that terrible things will happen
to boil down to = to be the essential element; come down to; be briefly or basically
to lounge around = pass time or stay near without any real purpose or aim
to soldier on = not to give up in spite of difficulties
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
pg 33 ex 5 practice
set for homework
pg 133 ex 1 2 Unit 3.1 practice order of adjectives
pg 33 ex 6 A B C
Functional language: Describing a place
pg 34 ex 7 A B writing description of a place
Functional language: Adding detail
pg 34 ex 8
set for homework
pg 34 ex 9 writing a guidebook entry
new expressions
tranquil /'træŋkwəl/ = calm, quiet, peaceful
run-down = shabby, dilapidated
bustling = busy, full people & noisy
to rebuke = reprove sharply; subject to protest or censure
snapshot = informal photograph; usually made with a small hand-held camera;
short description or a small amount of information that gives you an idea of what sth is like
heavy-duty = not easily damaged and therefore suitable for hard physical work or to be used all the time
quaint = strange in an interesting or pleasing way; very strange or unusual; odd or even incongruous in character or appearance
secluded = hidden from general view or use; providing privacy or seclusion
ramshackle = in deplorable condition
sprawling = spreading over a wide area in an untidy or unattractive way
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines