21.07.21
This morning, we heard how certain words in a sentence are stressed to indicate that the information they carry is important (p. 13). We also looked at the ways in which we can end a conversation with people we meet for the first time (It was really nice to meet you.) and with people we already know (‘Bye, See you soon, We must do this again soon, etc.).
The homework for today:
- Complete the Review and Extension exercises (p. 16)
- Complete the exercises in 1C of the workbook (p.6)
- Think of the ways in which you can continue to improve your English skills
- I’d also like you to go to the following link:
There are many ways we can make ourselves feel happy; this BBC 6-Minute English broadcast explores one of them. I look forward to hearing your thoughts on it tomorrow.
See you soon!
19.07.21
In this morning’s lesson, we looked at how we use the present simple and the present continuous tenses (PowerPoint and p.142). We also spent some time looking at everyday language – paying special attention to greeting other people and expressing interest in what they say.
The homework for today:
- Study the grammar section 1BA (p. 142) and complete exercises 1B b and c.
- Complete grammar exercises 3a and b in the workbook (p.5)
- For those of you who haven’t done the work on 91 Adverbs, please study the information section of the pages I sent and complete the accompanying exercises.
- I’d also like you to go to the following link:
This BBC broadcast gives advice on how we can be happy – I’ll be interested to hear what you think about this on Wednesday.
Take care!
15.07.21
Today, we looked at ways in which we can talk about communication (p. 10) and adverbs (p. 11). We also looked at the language we use when giving opinions, agreeing and disagreeing.
Homework for today:
- Adverbs: study the information section of the pages I sent and complete the accompanying exercises.
- Complete exercises 1a and b in the workbook (p.5)
- I’d also like you to go to the following link:
Is social media a distraction?
As many of us use social media nowadays, this BBC broadcast looks at the effects it’s having on us. I look forward to hearing your thoughts on this when we next meet.
Have a good weekend!
14.07.21
In today’s lesson, we looked briefly at question forms (p.9). Remember, if we ask questions using the word be, the structure is always –
| Question word | Verb be | Subject | |
| Are | you | hungry? | |
| Where | were | you | born? |
Note
The verb to be has three forms in the present: am, is and are.
The verb to be has two forms in the past: was and were.
Questions that use other main verbs are written as –
|
Question word |
Auxiliary | Subject |
Main verb (infinitive) |
| Did | you | go out last night? | |
| Where | does | your brother | work? |
The good thing is that these forms do not change.
Homework for today:
- Complete the reading exercise (pp. 8, 9)
- Study the grammar section 1A (p. 142) and complete exercises 1A c and d.
- Optional: complete the exercises in the workbook (p.4)
- I’d also like you to go to the following link:
This 6-Minute English broadcast looks at a very useful social skill that we can all benefit from.
Enjoy the rest of the day and I look forward to seeing you tomorrow!
12.07.21
First, let me say how nice it was to meet you all this morning and to welcome you to my blog – I’m afraid you won’t find anything very exciting here, but you will find details of what we did in the lesson, the homework and some useful links.
Today, as well as getting to know one another, we looked at the vocabulary we can use when meeting new people. We also spent some time going over the grammar quiz.
The homework is to complete grammar and the reading exercises which I have sent to you. I’d also like you to go to the following link:
Six-minute English: Chatting to new people
We all spent time chatting to new people this morning and this BBC broadcast explains why it’s a good idea to speak to strangers. There is a transcript and a vocabulary list, but it’s a good idea to listen first to see how much you understand. I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised!
See you on Wednesday!