Lesson 3- Tuesday, 7th October
a jetty – a pier
Your TED talk:
- Why did you choose this TED talk? What interested you about the topic or the title?
- Did you have any previous knowledge or curiosity about this subject?
- What did you think of the speaker?
- How would you describe their style (e.g., engaging, informative, passionate)?
- Was the speaker easy to understand? Why or why not?
- What was the most interesting or informative fact you learned? Why did this stand out to you?
- Did you learn any new words or phrases from the talk?
- How does the topic relate to your own life or experiences?
- Would you recommend this TED talk to others? Why or why not?
(moving, spend time) watch a presentation, watch the telly, watch a football match ( watch the forecast)
(stationary) look at the flowers, look at the menu, look at the weather forecast (app/newspaper)
- Pesticides pess-ti-sides
- I was really interested in the topic.
- Passionate appropriate delicate “utt” intricate “intrikutt”
- He was really good at presenting the information
- Ability/inability – at
- good at, talented at, bad at, hopeless at, rubbish at maths
He is unable to walk.
She is unable to come to the phone right now.
Daily Routines
- What kind of routines do you have on a daily basis? How have these changed over the years?
- Have you developed any new habits or morning rituals since retiring?
- How do you usually spend your mornings and afternoons? Are there any must-do activities you include every day?
- Is there a particular time of day you dedicate to practising English?
Weekly Routines
- What kinds of activities or routines do you follow each week to maintain your health and fitness?
- Are there any clubs, classes, or social gatherings you regularly attend?
- How do you organise your week? Do you use calendars, planners, or digital tools?
Monthly/Yearly Routines
- Which important dates or anniversaries do you look forward to, such as family gatherings, travel, or special events?
- Are there any traditions you maintain throughout the year?
Reflection on today’s lesson
- Looking back at today’s lesson, what new word, phrase, or idea was most useful or interesting?
- Name a mistake you corrected during the lesson.
- What’s one thing you want to remember from today?
- Do you have any plans this week where you might use English? How will you use it?