kasperskygroup148 y22kasperskygroup148 20250703 77 2 35 (send the link to your google doc (in edit mode!) icons8-reading-100.png quarterly test Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w by Thursday 20230615 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) (the file will be available here for download later) vocab pre teach functional language grammar focus smartphone or tablet device listening Download onto your phone or tablet and listen carefully. ~/bups/bup_vet_books_cds_dvds$ ls */*/*selection* | grep passive ## Outlook (ext.duncan.potter@ef.com) → use firefox w/ latest login login: ext.duncan.potter@ef.com password: use microsoft authenticator on android enter code from chrome on laptop into android app confirm w/ pin 1333 ## teams 〆 off-line linux version lacks window sharing... https://www.microsoft.com/en-ww/microsoft-teams/log-in → use chrome login: duncanpotter@yandex.ru passwd: 99nacnud ### sound sharing → same workaround as skype pulseaudio recording → skype: input from → (was Built in audio) change to Monitor Built in audio ### break out rooms https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nq2pbPtMZGk #### Outlook Calendar → join meeting #### Breakout rooms Teams main menu → top right → Breakout Rooms (preview) right pane → ... menu (rename / move people around...) OR top right ... menu → recreate rooms right pane → Start rooms → attendees get pulled automatically #### If attendee is late Breakout room preview → Assign participants (name of late attendee) → assign SS to room #### How to join a room Organiser → choose room → ... → join room #### How to leave a room top right, red 'Leave' → click middle top right 'Resume' to come back to main meeting room #### Make an announcement to / across all rooms Breakout rooms (preview) ... → make an announcement right pane → Close rooms ### Create and manage breakout rooms during class meetings https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/create-and-manage-breakout-rooms-during-class-meetings-18b340cd-1106-4fa5-a852-5676614f7e7d Organizing a meeting with breakout rooms is currently only available in the Teams for Education desktop app for Windows or Mac. (...) For educators Before you get started, make sure you have the desktop app (...) You can create meetings in any version of Teams, but you'll need Teams for Windows or Mac to create breakout rooms for your students. Students can join from any version of Teams. ### Anna Alekseeva They are not on EF pro (no online access), lately they have been working with different materials along with EF Efekta books. They surely covered material up to 8.2 living better and, now at 8.4 approximately. Alyona and Serafirma are the strong students in the group, and the group loves role play activities. A typical week looks like Monday vocab and grammar, Wednesday practice questions and role play activities - that is what they used to have. attendance sheet https://disk.yandex.ru/i/7nnvt4jB9VLMcA outline vpn highload vpn @ 100 roubles / month red shield vpn (peer2peer + designed to work under gvt pressure) https://www.atlassian.com/software/confluence pdf_file tmp_pdf/../../../bups/bup_vet_books_cds_dvds/business_partner/business_partner_b2/business_partner_b2_coursebook.pdf 20240521 roskom svoboda → check which paid vpn are worth using in Russia Students must manually mark the activity as done ]]> xml sbook_plugins/wordlist_generated_from_xml_clog_sbook_for_sbook_session.inc Kaspersky Lab Group #148 Yan Liberman yan.liberman@kaspersky.com 13yo daughter 18yo son b 1977 Yaroslav Karunny testing developer wants to become team lead in 2-3 yrs yaroslav.karunny@kaspersky.com Alexandra Nikolskaya alexandra.nikolskaya@kaspersky.com started as intern 4 yrs in KL 20240924 works for Yan now team lead testing team Ramin Mikailov ramin.t.mikailov@kaspersky.com Maria Gordeeva maria.gordeeva@kaspersky.com senior product marketing manager anti drone ABB 20250715 10:10-11:30 2 tbc Writing a blog post By the end of this session you will have studied 20250701 Aaron → position of adjectives and adverbs in sentences 20250703 ✓ regular lesson 20250708-10 advance cancellation DP smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English File 4th edition upper intermediate, Oxford University Press Unit 5 A I'm a survivor pg 140 ex A grammar pg 140 ex B grammar English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> English File 4th edition B2 Unit 5 A I'm a survivor 262 Conditionals mindmap active textbook conditionals mindmap smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf. conditionals_mindmap.pdf ]]> 261 Grammar bank active textbook Grammar: Second conditional english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_5.14.mp3 Grammar: Third conditional english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_5.15.mp3 Grammar: Mixed conditionals english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_5.16.mp3 pg 140 ex A grammar pg 140 ex B grammar ]]> 260 Building story chains active textbook Methodology: Building story chains with conditionals T / Cl If you travelled a lot, who would you meet? If you met people from different cultures, what would you ask them? If I asked people about how to think outside the box, I might get a better a job. If I got a better job, I would... pg 49 ex 5 E speaking pg 49 ex 6 writing → pg 118 writing a blog post ]]> 259 Writing a blog post active textbook Would you have written a blog post when you were younger if you had spoken English well enough? How to keep children safe in your home pg 118 ex C D speaking set for homework pg 118 ex E F writing ]]> 258 English File 4th edition B2 5B Wish you were here 257 20200403-1641 I wish + past tenses active grammar 256 Grammar: wish for the present / future active textbook How often do you wish you were richer? ✓ each you have to choose a cheaper flight with a 10hr-long stopover ✓ whenever you sit in your car (...) pg 50 ex 1 A speaking pg 50 ex 1 B C speaking Grammar: Wish for the present / future T / Cl What do you wish people stopped doing because it annoys you? I wish people... ✓ I wish people wouldn't eat popcorn in the cinema pg 51 ex 1 D grammar pg 51 ex 1 E grammar → pg 141 grammar bank ]]> 255 Wish for present / future active textbook listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_5.17.mp3 pg 141 wish + would / wouldn't listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_5.18.mp3 pg 141 ex A grammar ]]> 254 Expressing feelings with adjectives active textbook Lexical material: Expressing feelings with verbs or -ed/ing adjectives pg 51 ex 2 A vocab pg 51 ex 2 B listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_5.19.mp3 pg 51 ex 2 C vocab pg 51 ex 2 D speaking ]]> 253 to infuriate /ɪnˈfjuərɪeɪt/ = to make sb extremely angry 252 20250703 10:10-11:30 2 active Mixed conditionals By the end of this session you will have studied 20250701 Aaron → position of adjectives and adverbs in sentences 20250703 ✓ regular lesson 20250708-10 advance cancellation DP quarterly test Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w by Friday 20250620 no new homework smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English File 4th edition upper intermediate, Oxford University Press Unit 5 A I'm a survivor English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> English File 4th edition B2 Unit 5 A I'm a survivor 251 Lost in the jungle (2/2) active textbook How would you feel if you got lost in the jungle? questions 5 english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_5.10.mp3 pg 49 ex 4 C listening questions 6 7 8 english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_5.11.mp3 pg 49 ex 4 C listening questions 9 10 11 english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_5.12.mp3 pg 49 ex 4 C listening questions 12 13 english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_5.13.mp3 pg 49 ex 4 D speaking ]]> 250 20210320-0918 Second & third conditional active grammar 249 active textbook conditionals mindmap smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf. conditionals_mindmap.pdf ]]> 248 20190618-0937 Conditionals active decks deck_of_phrases_conditionals.csv 247 20190624-1734 active review 246 Unreal conditionals active textbook set for homework pg 49 ex 5 C grammar → pg 140 grammar bank ]]> 245 244 what that they have had problems ...and 2 guys went by feet on foot I wouldn't be happy if I discovered that I go by went in circles It was the worst plan ever because the guide became dead died ]]> 20250626 10:10-11:30 2 active Lost in the jungle By the end of this session you will have studied Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w by Friday 20250620 smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English File 4th edition upper intermediate, Oxford University Press Unit 5 A I'm a survivor pg 157 ex 3 A vocab pg 48 ex 4 B reading pg 48 Lost in the jungle English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files schedule 20250701 advance cancellation DP vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> English File 4th edition B2 Unit 5 A I'm a survivor 243 Expressing feelings (2/2) active textbook How do you show you are disappointed, sad or even angry? ✓ shattered pg 157 ex 3 A vocab pg 157 ex 2 B listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_5.06.mp3 pg 47 ex 3 C listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_5.07.mp3 pg 47 ex 3 D E speaking ]]> 242 Lost in the jungle (1/2) active textbook How would you feel if you got lost in the jungle? ✓ explore wildlife ✓ study the vegetation in the jungle pg 48 ex 4 A vocab pg 48 ex 4 B reading pg 48 Lost in the jungle pg 48 ex 4 C listening questions 1 2 english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_5.08.mp3 pg 48 ex 4 C listening questions 3 4 english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_5.09.mp3 pg 49 ex 4 C listening questions 5 english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_5.10.mp3 pg 49 ex 4 C listening questions 6 7 8 english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_5.11.mp3 pg 49 ex 4 C listening questions 9 10 11 english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_5.12.mp3 pg 49 ex 4 C listening questions 12 13 english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_5.13.mp3 pg 49 ex 4 D speaking ]]> 241 fed up = bored or unhappy, especially with a situation that has continued for too long offended = feeling upset because of sth someone told you or did that is rude or embarrassing devastated = very sad delighted = very happy astonished = very surprised desperate = feeling or showing that you have little hope and are ready to do anything without worrying about danger to yourself or others overwhelmed /,əuvə:'welmd/ = having such a strong emotional effect that it is difficult to resist or know how to react bewildered = extremely confused scared stiff = terrified down = sad; depressed shattered = exhausted gobsmacked = astonished sick of + gerund = fed up; irritated gutted = extremely disappointed canopy = cover that is fixed or hangs above a bed, seat, etc. as a shelter or decoration; layer of sth that spreads over an area like a roof, especially branches of trees in a forest 240 Me and my family and I felt myself shattered ]]> Guyana /,gai'ɔnə/ French Guiana /gi:'ɔnə/ Nile /'nail/ jaguar /ˈdʒæɡjuə/ piranha /pi'rænhə/ 20250624 10:10-11:30 2 active Feelings By the end of this session you will have studied Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w by Friday 20250620 smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English File 4th edition upper intermediate, Oxford University Press Unit 5 A I'm a survivor pg 157 ex 1 A vocab pg 157 ex 2 A vocab strong adjectives English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> English File 4th edition B2 Unit 5 A I'm a survivor 239 Interview with a survivor (2/2) active textbook What do you think survivors feel like? english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_5.02.mp3 T / Cl Would you eat a wild boar if you were hungry? ✓ if you managed to catch it english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_5.03.mp3 pg 46 ex 3 B vocab → pg 157 vocabulary bank ]]> 238 Expressing feelings (1/2) active textbook How do you show you are disappointed, sad or even angry? T / Cl Do you easily get offended? ✓ only if people ask you about politics pg 157 ex 1 B listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_5.04.mp3 pg 157 ex 2 A vocab strong adjectives pg 157 ex 2 B listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_5.05.mp3 ]]> 237 yucca /ˈjʌkə/ = any American white-flowered liliaceous plant of the genus Yucca, with swordlike leaves wild boar = tusked wild pig, Sus scrofa, from which domestic pigs are descended tension = situation in which the fact that there are different needs or interests causes difficulties;; feeling of anxiety and stress that makes it impossible to relax communal /ˈkɔmjunl/ = for common use fed up = bored or unhappy, especially with a situation that has continued for too long offended = feeling upset because of sth someone told you or did that is rude or embarrassing devastated = very sad delighted = very happy astonished = very surprised desperate = feeling or showing that you have little hope and are ready to do anything without worrying about danger to yourself or others overwhelmed /,əuvə:'welmd/ = having such a strong emotional effect that it is difficult to resist or know how to react bewildered = extremely confused 236 on by ... ]]> communal /ˈkɔmjunl/ 20250619 10:10-11:30 2 active I'm a survivor By the end of this session you will have studied Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w by Friday 20250620 smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English File 4th edition upper intermediate, Oxford University Press Unit 5 A I'm a survivor pg 46 ex 2 A B reading pg 47 interview with Ali Brookes The island with Bear Grylls English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> English File 4th edition B2 Unit 5 A I'm a survivor 235 I'm a survivor active wip textbook Have you ever experienced extreme danger and felt like a survivor? ✓ getting lost in a forest pg 46 ex 1 A B speaking pg 46 ex 1 C speaking → pg 108 student A → pg 112 student B → pg 114 student C pg 46 ex 1 D speaking ]]> 234 The island with Bear Grylls active textbook Do you enjoy watching survival reality Tv? ✓ inspires to try new kinds of sports ✓ challenge yourself pg 46 ex 2 A B reading pg 47 interview with Ali Brookes The island with Bear Grylls pg 46 ex 2 C vocab ]]> 233 Interview with a survivor (1/2) active textbook What do you think survivors feel like? english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_5.01.mp3 pg 46 ex 2 H speaking ]]> 232 to confront = to deal with a problem or difficult situation; to face sb so that they cannot avoid seeing and hearing you, especially in an unfriendly or dangerous situation intruder = someone who enters a place without permission in order to commit a crime; someone who is in a place or situation where they are not wanted avalanche /ˈævəlɑ:nʃ/ = large amount of ice, snow, and rock falling quickly down the side of a mountain ski pole = one of two short pointed poles that you hold, one in each hand, to help you balance when you are skiing off-piste = used to refer to skiing that is done on areas of snow that have not been specially prepared for skiing on to curl = to make something into the shape of a curl, or to grow or change into this shape neutral = position of the gears in a vehicle when they are not connected to the engine earner = person or thing that earns stranded = isolated, being or feeling set or kept apart from others; left in a place from which you have no way of leaving stunned = surprised or shocked so much that you cannot think clearly or speak clump = small group of things or people very close together, especially trees or plants; a bunch of sth such as grass or hair; sound made by sb putting their feet down very heavily creepy-crawlies = feelings of dislike and anxiety; animal that creeps or crawls (such as worms or spiders or insects); causing a sensation as of things crawling on your skin 231 to home It's more probable I choice choose the first one Keep calm and shout for the help If someone knows where are you are They say you have to make yourself as smaller small as possible ]]> 20250617 10:10-11:30 2 active Incredible volcanoes to climb By the end of this session you will have studied Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w by Friday 20250620 smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English File 4th edition upper intermediate, Oxford University Press Unit 3 & 4 Revise & check pg 44 ex A B reading pg 45 Incredible volcanoes to climb English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> 230 Quarterly test (logs) active wip quarterly_test_logs 229 Zero, first and second conditionals (real and unreal situations) wip quiz matching pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png //Grammar;Zero, first and second conditionals (real and unreal situations);B1 - 01;Complete the sentences with a conditional tense. We always deliver within 2 days if the product {=is ~will be ~would be #zero conditional} in stock. We will be making some progress in negotiations if all {=goes ~went ~will go #first conditional} according to our estimates. If our sales team {=knew ~had known ~know #2nd conditional} how to sell our products better, we would certainly increase our market share. If I {=spoke ~had spoken ~speak #2nd conditional} English fluently, I'd now be learning German. If they {=supplied ~had supplied ~supply} raw materials in time, then who is responsible for delays? 228 Time clauses with a future meaning (present simple, present perfect, future, future perfect) wip quiz matching pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png //Grammar;Time clauses with a future meaning (present simple, present perfect, future, future perfect);B1 - 02;Complete the sentences with a future meaning. I promise I will celebrate with my team when I {=am ~will be} promoted. I {=will call ~call} you once I reach the hotel. They will stop complaining as soon as they {=understand ~will understand} their mistakes. We are sure we {=will have signed ~sign} the contract by the end of the week. I'm afraid we can't pay until you {=send ~will send} us a confirmation of delivery. 227 Collocations with 'take' wip quiz matching pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png to take {=no notice of ~against ~pity} = to ignore to take {=pity on ~to ~up} = to show compassion to take {=up ~on ~to} = to learn or start to do sth, especially for pleasure to take {=to ~up ~on} sb = to start liking sb to take {=to ~up ~against} sb = to start not liking sb 226 Weather wip quiz matching pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png thick cloud of very small drops of water in the air close to the land or sea, that is very difficult to see through and reduces visibility to less than 1 kilometre = {=fog ~mist ~blizzard} cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth's surface that limits visibility that allows visibility to be greater than 1 kilometre = {=mist ~fog ~blizzard} severe snowstorm with high winds = {=blizzard ~hail ~slush} prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water = {=drought ~hail ~blizzard} small balls of ice fall like rain from the sky = {=hail ~blizzard ~drought} partly melted snow that is usually dirty = {=slush ~hail ~blizzard} slightly wet, often in a way that is unpleasant = {=damp ~chilly ~drizzling} unpleasantly cold = {=chilly ~drizzling ~damp} very hot = {=scorching ~drizzling ~breeze} light wind = {=breeze ~drizzling ~chilly} raining lightly = {=drizzling ~chilly ~scorching} 225 Writing wip quiz matching pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png When possible, use the following:
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Why could extreme sports help you go through a difficult time? Do you really need an adrenalin rush to practise a sport? What kind of weather do you find more difficult to put up with? Why do you take against certain people? Would you like to be famous in spite of the paparazzi chasing you? Can VR glasses really give you as much as adrenaline rush? Will you be furious if a friend doesn't give you back money you'd lent them? Do you think love at first sight is taking a risk? Have you noticed if the weather has become more extreme as a result of climate change? Do you agree interest in children's Tv has dwindled? Do you think teachers would agree with the fact that children should not only ready books of high literary quality? Do you remember any books from your childhood? Are there any which you would recommend? Have you ever made a mistake that changed your life? Do you feel distress when you don't know what to wear to a party? How would you feel after experiencing luxury? Would you want to go back to a normal lifestyle? ]]> English File 4th edition B2 Unit 3 & 4 Revise and check 224 Incredible volcanoes to climb active textbook Have you ever been up a volcano? T / Cl What would you expect to see from a volcano? ✓ hot gases ✓ fumes pg 44 ex A B reading pg 45 Incredible volcanoes to climb T / Cl What do you enjoy gazing at while hiking? ✓ landscapes ✓ streams running down mountains ]]> 223 Listening comprehension active textbook Can you understand these people? ✓ watch films ✓ read a book pg 45 ex A B listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_4.15.mp3 T / Cl How do you prefer reading [in print | on-line]? ✓ read in print = better for your eyes 〆less convenient ]]> 222 pumice = very light and porous volcanic rock formed when a gas-rich froth of glassy lava solidifies rapidly to hiss (at sb/sth) = to make a sound like a long 's' exhilarating /i'gzilə:,eitiŋ/ = very exciting and enjoyable crampon = metal plate with pointed pieces of metal underneath, worn on sb's shoes when they are walking or climbing on ice and snow novice /ˈnɔvɪs/ = person who is new and has little experience in a skill, job or situation; person who has joined a religious group and is preparing to become a monk or a nun surface = outside or top layer of sth; top layer of an area of water or land; flat upper part of a piece of furniture, that is used for working on; outer appearance of a person, thing or situation; the qualities that you see or notice, that are not hidden accommodation = place to live, work or stay in loose /lu:s/ = not firmly fixed where it should be; able to become separated from sth; not tied together; not held in position by anything or contained in anything; free to move around without control; not tied up or shut in somewhere; not fitting closely; not solid / hard; not tightly packed together; not strict / exact; not strictly organized or controlled; not exact; not very careful; неплотный dormant = not active or growing now but able to become active or to grow in the future eager = (for sth / to do sth) very interested and excited by sth that is going to happen or about sth that you want to do treacherous /ˈtretʃərəs/ = that cannot be trusted; intending to harm you; dangerous, especially when seeming safe to gaze = to look steadily at sb/sth for a long time, either because you are very interested or surprised, or because you are thinking of sth else pristine /ˈprɪstaɪn/ = in its original condition; unspoilt nerve-racking = making you feel very nervous and worried to distract oneself = to keep a group of people interested or enjoying themselves: to read in print = to read a book in a traditional format, not a digital one to stay indoors = not to go outside ignorant about | of = not having enough knowledge, understanding, or information about something paperback | softcover book = printed book that is bound together with glue and a cover made from flexible cardboard 221 In At home I prefer paper printed books (OR paperbacks) ]]> surfaces /'sə:fəsəz/ gazes /'geizəz/ 20250610 10:10-11:30 2 active Riding the waves Revise & check By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English File 4th edition upper intermediate, Oxford University Press Unit 3 & 4 Revise & check pg 44 ex B grammar pg 44 ex A B vocab English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> English File 4th edition B2 Unit 4 B A risky business 220 Riding the waves active textbook Have you ever tried surfing? Why / why not? ✓ takes your mind off daily worries ✓ relieves from stress ✓ releases anger pg 43 ex 8 A video english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_listening_video/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_video_listening_4b_riding_the_waves.mp4 pg 43 ex 8 B vocab T / Cl Do you really need an adrenalin rush to practise a sport? ✓ competition & time pressure can boost adrenalin → sports don't need to be dangerous to be enjoyable pg 43 ex 8 C speaking ]]> 219 coverage = reporting of news and sport in newspapers and on the radio and television English File 4th edition B2 Unit 3 & 4 Revise and check 218 Revise and check active textbook What do you do to overcome a jet lag? pg 44 ex A B vocab T / Cl What do you do to overcome a jet lag? ✓ get some sleep before take off pg 44 ex C D E vocab T / Cl What kind of weather do you find more difficult to put up with? ✓ drought → may have a long lasting effect on the environment ✓ hail → might damage windows & roofs What activities would you recommend taking up to keep fit? ✓ running ]]> 217 long-haul = long distance (in reference to the transport of goods or passengers) hardly = only just; almost not; scarcely (used to qualify a statement by saying that it is true to an insignificant degree) to pour = to make a liquid or other substance flow from a container in a continuous stream, especially by holding the container at an angle; (of liquid, smoke, light, etc.) to flow quickly in a continuous stream; to serve a drink by letting it flow from a container into a cup or glass; when rain pours down or when it's pouring with rain, rain is falling heavily blizzard = snowstorm with very strong winds scorching = very hot; used to emphasize how strong, powerful, etc. sth is drought /draʊt/ = prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water hail = small balls of ice fall like rain from the sky to take up = to learn or start to do sth, especially for pleasure 216 's not working doesn't work For me it doesn't work too either I didn't catch (the) details of what did she do did I'm not too much in into sports ]]> to make your life more balanced /'bælənst/ 20250605 10:10-11:30 2 active The happiness formula By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Speak Out Upper Intermediate The happiness formula speak_out_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg28-9_the_happiness_formula.pdf vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> Speak Out B2 The happiness formula 215 1 Lead in active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Answer the following questions. Do you occasionally feel stuck on a treadmill? ✓ lack of time for personal development treadmill = work or a way of life that is boring or tiring because it involves always doing the same things Is the rat race stronger in your industry than somewhere else, or the opposite? ✓ depends on corporate culture rat race = exhausting routine that leaves no time for relaxation Can economic growth and being wealthy make people happy? 〆apparently not, it's just a step wealthy = rich; having a lot of money, possessions, etc If you want to be happy, do you want to make a career & earn more money, or do you want to work less? ✓ need work to have some minimum welfare ✓ may enjoy work 〆couldn't be a couch potato couch potato = (informal, disapproving) a person who spends a lot of time sitting and watching television Are you motivated to work to be more eco-friendly and buy more ethical goods? ✓ believe in slowing down ✓ consider down-shifting downshifting = trend where individuals adapt simpler lives from what critics call the "rat race" 214 active textbook pg 28 ex 1 DVD preview pg 28 ex 2 reading The happiness formula Lexical material: Failure of consumerism to deliver happiness video BBC The happiness formula speak_out/speak_out_upper_intermediate/speak_out_upper_intermediate_videos/u2.flv pg 28 ex 3 A DVD view T / Cl Do you actually consume everything you purchase? (...) pg 28 ex 3 B C DVD view T / Cl How can we convince people to change the way they live? (...) Lexical material: Rat race, stuck on a treadmill pg 28 ex 3 D speaking ]]> 213 rat race = exhausting routine that leaves no time for relaxation treadmill = exercise machine that has a moving surface that you can walk or run on while remaining in the same place; work or a way of life that is boring or tiring because it involves always doing the same things e.g. I'd like to escape the office treadmill possession = something that you own or have with you at a particular time consumerism = (sometimes disapproving) buying and using of goods and services; the belief that it is good for a society or an individual person to buy and use a large quantity of goods and services to diminish = to reduce leisure = time that is spent doing what you enjoy when you are not working or studying suspect = that may be false and that cannot be relied on downshifting = trend where individuals adapt simpler lives from what critics call the "rat race" 212 20250603 10:10-11:30 2 active Adventure sports - fun or too risky? By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English File 4th edition upper intermediate, Oxford University Press Unit 4 B A risky business pg 43 ex 6 D vocab pg 117 ex 3 A reading pg 117 Adventure sports - fun or too risky? English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> English File 4th edition B2 Unit 4 B A risky business 211 Expressions with take active textbook Have you ever tried ice-walking across glaciers? ✓ need to hurry up before they all melt! pg 43 ex 6 A B listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_4.14.mp3 T / Cl Would you like to go white water rafting? ✓ provided it involves camping along the river at a different site every night → make it a unique adventure pg 43 ex 6 C vocab set for homework pg 43 ex 6 D vocab ]]> 210 Expressions with take active textbook Why do you easily take to people in southern countries? ✓ they are not punctual ✓ they pay you a visit without advance notice or being invited pg 43 ex 6 E speaking → pg 108 student A → pg 114 student B ]]> 209 Writing a blog post active textbook Do you believe adventure sports are fun, or too risky? ✓ technology & regulations have made most extreme sports safer to practise pg 43 ex 7 writing → pg 117 writing for and against pg 117 ex 3 A reading pg 117 Adventure sports - fun or too risky? pg 117 ex 3 B vocab Lexical material: Linking expressions pg 117 ex 3 C vocab T / Cl Would you like to be famous in spite of the paparazzi chasing you? ✓ try being rich rather than a celebrity pg 117 ex 3 D E writing set for homework pg 117 ex 3 F G writing → writing a 'for and against' blog ]]> 208 white water rafting = recreational outdoor activities which use an inflatable raft to navigate a river or other body of water adrenaline rush = when scared or stressed suddenly, adrenaline is quickly sent into the body. This is commonly known as an adrenaline rush because it happens so fast to take no notice of = not to pay attention to; to ignore to take pity on = to show compassion, feel sorry for to take up = to learn or start to do sth, especially for pleasure to take to sb = to start liking sb to take against sb = to start not liking sb laid-back = calm, and relaxed; seeming not to worry about anything to tempt (~ into + gerund) = to attract sb or make sb want to do or have sth, even if they know it is wrong; to persuade or try to persuade sb to do sth that you want them to do, for example by offering them sth endorphin = any of a group of proteins occurring in the brain and having pain-relieving properties typical of opium and related opiates to gain = to get, obtain fatal /ˈfeɪtl / = causing or ending in death; causing disaster or failure whether /ˈweðə/ = introducing the first or both of alternative possibilities; (used to refer to one or more possibilities or to express uncertainty) if furthermore = in addition, what's more 207 contradictory contradiction ]]> 20250529 10:10-11:30 2 active Are thin clients really a practical solution? By the end of this session you will have studied smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English File 4th edition upper intermediate, Oxford University Press Unit 4 B A risky business pg 43 ex 6 D vocab pg 117 ex 3 A reading pg 117 Adventure sports - fun or too risky? English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> 206 1 Are thin clients really a practical solution? active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png People nowadays talk about their internet connection in the same way as they would talk about the weather. Why have we become so dependent on broadband? What are the advantages of thin clients such as mobile phones & tablets in an era of broadband connectivity? ✓ most work-related tasks require little more than a browser, an office suite & instant messengers ✓ cheaper hardware ✓ centralised resources are more effective ✓ easier back-ups What are the cons of thin clients? 〆useless w/o the internet 〆require a server with a costly battery in case of power outage 〆slow for intensive graphical usage Why are laptops still a better alternative to thin clients and/or mini PCs? ✓ more versatile than thin clients ✓ possibly equivalent CPU performances at little cost difference ✓ greater connectivity versatile = having many different uses 205 versatile = having many different uses thin | slim | lean | zero client = computer that uses resources housed inside a central server as opposed to a hard drive. A thin client connects to a server-based environment that hosts the majority of applications, memory, and sensitive data the user needs. Has been optimized for establishing a remote connection with a server-based computing environment. Sometimes known as network computers 204 20250527 10:10-11:30 2 active Extreme sports Extreme sports in the mountains Riding the waves By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English File 4th edition upper intermediate, Oxford University Press Unit 4 B A risky business pg 139 ex A B grammar pg 42 ex 5 B C reading Why are deadly extreme sports more popular than ever? English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> English File 4th edition B2 Unit 4 B A risky business 203 Extreme sports active textbook Why are deadly extreme sports more popular than ever? ✓ jumping pg 42 ex 5 A speaking T / Cl Would you be ready to try bungee jumping if you were blindfolded? ✓ enjoy the view (...) pg 42 ex 5 B C reading Why are deadly extreme sports more popular than ever? T / Cl Would you squeal on a roller coaster ride? ✓ depends on how steep the slope is pg 42 ex 5 D reading T / Cl Can VR glasses really give you as much as adrenaline rush? ✓ can trick your vestibular apparatus pg 42 ex 5 E speaking ]]> 202 bungee jumping = activity of jumping off a very high bridge or similar structure, with a long elastic rope tied to your legs, so that the rope pulls you back before you hit paragliding = recreational and competitive adventure sport of flying paragliders: lightweight, free-flying, foot-launched glider aircraft with no rigid primary structure. The pilot sits in a harness or in a cocoon-like 'pod' suspended below a fabric wing skydiving = sport in which a person jumps from an aircraft and falls for as long as possible before opening a parachute wingsuit flying = sport of skydiving using a webbing-sleeved jumpsuit called a wingsuit to add webbed area to the diver's body and generate increased lift, which allows extended air time by gliding flight rather than just free falling. The modern wingsuit, first developed in the late 1990s, uses a pair of fabric membranes stretched flat between the arms and flanks/thighs to imitate an airfoil, and often also between the legs to function as a tail and allow some aerial steering mph = miles per hour; multiply the speed in km/h by 0.621371 to get the speed in mph, and multiply the speed in mph by 1.60934 to get the speed in km/h to drift = to be carried slowly by a current of air or water glacier /ˈɡlasɪə,ˈɡleɪsɪə/ = slowly moving mass or river of ice formed by the accumulation and compaction of snow on mountains or near the poles to boom = to have a period of rapid growth; to become bigger, more successful, etc to leap = to jump high or a long way; to move or do sth suddenly and quickly; to increase suddenly and by a large amount to rocket = to increase very quickly and suddenly; to move very fast; to achieve or to make sb/sth achieve a successful position very quickly to squeal = to make a loud, high sound, often because of fear or excitement to blindfold = to deprive (someone) of sight by tying a piece of cloth round the head so as to cover the eyes vestibular apparatus = sensory system that creates the sense of balance and spatial orientation for the purpose of coordinating movement 201 20250522 10:10-11:30 2 active Zero, first conditionals By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English File 4th edition upper intermediate, Oxford University Press pg 41 ex 3 A B C grammar English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> English File 4th edition B2 Unit 4 B A risky business 200 Zero and first conditionals, future time clauses active textbook ✓ used to be more popular in the past present simple + present simple → habit, rule = zero conditional Will you be furious if a friend doesn't give you back money you'd lent them? ✓ depends how long you have to wait present simple + future simple → real situation = 1st conditional pg 41 ex 3 A B grammar pg 41 ex 3 C grammar pg 41 ex 3 D grammar → pg 139 grammar bank 4 B ]]> 199 Zero and first conditionals, future time clauses - Practice active textbook listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_4.09.mp3 pg 139 first conditional listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_4.10.mp3 pg 139 future time clauses listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_4.11.mp3 pg 139 ex A grammar set for homework pg 139 ex B grammar ]]> 198 20241002-1928 If vs in case active grammar 197 20221011-1131 Present simple instead of future after a time marker active grammar 196 active textbook Will you buy a second-hand computer if there is no guarantee? ]]> 195 Pronunciation: Linked phrases (connected speech) active textbook english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_4.12.mp3 pg 41 ex 4 B listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_4.13.mp3 pg 41 ex 4 C speaking ]]> 194 hitch-hiking = to travel by asking for free rides in other people's cars, by standing at the side of the road and trying to get passing cars to stop furious = very angry fined = to be charged an amount of money as a punishment for not obeying a rule or law first-aid kit = small box containing items such as bandages, plasters, and antiseptic wipes for use in giving help to a sick or injured person until full medical treatment is available 193 20250520 10:10-11:30 2 active A risky business By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English File 4th edition upper intermediate, Oxford University Press pg 41 ex 3 A B C grammar English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> English File 4th edition B2 Unit 4 B A risky business 192 A risky business active textbook Are you a risk-taker? english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_4.08.mp3 T / Cl Do you think love at first sight is taking a risk? 〆appearances can be deceiving e.g. Facebook pg 40 ex 1 D speaking pg 40 ex 2 A B speaking ]]> 191 20200417-2057 Zero, first conditional (real situations) active grammar 190 hitch-hiking = to travel by asking for free rides in other people's cars, by standing at the side of the road and trying to get passing cars to stop furious = very angry fined = to be charged an amount of money as a punishment for not obeying a rule or law first-aid kit = small box containing items such as bandages, plasters, and antiseptic wipes for use in giving help to a sick or injured person until full medical treatment is available 189 if I am terribly scared I try to do it at least once a month She's not a risk taker as well either Tom talked about his problems with job work (OR his job | career) When you are younger you take risks easier more easily ]]> 20250515 10:10-11:30 2 active Predicting weather A risky business By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English File 4th edition upper intermediate, Oxford University Press Unit 4 A Stormy weather pg 38 ex 5 B reading pg 38 39 reading Climate stories project English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> English File 4th edition B2 Unit 4 A Stormy weather 188 Predicting weather active textbook What would you need to predict the weather? english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_4.07.mp3 T / Cl Have you noticed if the weather has become more extreme as a result of climate change? 〆changes in temperature are less noticeable than extreme weather ✓ droughts, rainfalls & floods are more common pg 39 ex 6 C listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_4.07.mp3 pg 39 ex 6 D speaking pg 39 ex 7 speaking → practise modifiers with strong adjectives ]]> 187 desertification = process of becoming or making sth a desert prime = of the best quality; excellent; ~ example of sth is one that is typical of it; most likely to be chosen for sth; most suitable permafrost = thick subsurface layer of soil that remains below freezing point throughout the year, occurring chiefly in polar regions unprecedented /ʌnˈprɛsɪdɛntɪd/ = never done or known before precipitation = any product of the condensation of atmospheric water vapour that falls from clouds due to gravitational pull. The main forms of precipitation include drizzle, rain, Rain and snow mixed ("sleet" in Commonwealth usage), snow, ice pellets, graupel and hail English File 4th edition B2 Unit 4 B A risky business 186 A risky business active textbook Are you a risk-taker? ✓ enjoy improvising 〆don't put in danger family members Why would you want to take risks on a daily basis? ✓ to enjoy adrenaline ✓ to feel you are alive ✓ to push yourself to the limits ✓ to challenge yourself to be competitive on the market pg 40 ex 1 A speaking ]]> 185 fraud = wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain deceitful = behaving in a dishonest way by telling lies and making people believe things that are not true 184 listen hear Extreme weather will be occurred occur more often I was in a forest when it was extremely raining heavily | it was pouring ]]> 20250513 10:10-11:30 2 active Climate stories project By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English File 4th edition upper intermediate, Oxford University Press Unit 4 A Stormy weather pg 156 ex 2 A vocab pg 156 ex 3 A vocab pg 38 ex 5 B reading pg 38 39 reading Climate stories project English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> English File 4th edition B2 Unit 4 A Stormy weather 183 Extreme weather active textbook Have you ever been frightened by extreme weather events? T / Cl What is more common nowadays in southern Europe as a result of global warming [flood | drought]? ✓ drought What kind of snow falls occur at the end of winter or the beginning of spring? ✓ hail pg 156 ex 1 C listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_4.03.mp3 Lexical material: Extreme weather If the sky has no clouds, it is [clear | bright]? ✓ clear pg 156 ex 2 A vocab pg 156 ex 2 B listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_4.04.mp3 Lexical material: Adjectives to describe weather pg 156 ex 3 A vocab pg 156 ex 2 B listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_4.05.mp3 ]]> 182 Pronunciation active textbook pg 38 ex 4 B listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_4.06.mp3 ]]> 181 Climate stories project active textbook Do you feel the effects of climate change? pg 38 39 reading Climate stories project pg 38 ex 5 B reading pg 38 ex 5 C D speaking ]]> 180 fog = thick cloud of very small drops of water in the air close to the land or sea, that is very difficult to see through; reduces visibility to less than 1 kilometre mist = cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth's surface that limits visibility; allows visibility to be greater than 1 kilometre smog = smoke and fog blizzard = severe snowstorm with high winds drought /draʊt/ = prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water flood = overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits, especially over what is normally dry land hail = small balls of ice fall like rain from the sky monsoon /mɒnˈsuːn/ = season when it rains a lot in southern Asia heavy rain = high amounts of precipitation in a short period of time, which usually falls spatially limited and is accompanied by short warning times due to its convective origin settled = not likely to change slush = partly melted snow that is usually dirty 179 Niger /'naidʒə:/ 20250506 10:10-11:30 2 active What's the weather like? By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English File 4th edition upper intermediate, Oxford University Press Unit 4 A Stormy weather pg 138 ex A B grammar English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> English File 4th edition B2 Unit 4 A Stormy weather 178 Grammar bank active textbook listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_4.01.mp3 english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_4.02.mp3 set for homework pg 138 ex A B grammar ]]> 177 In 20 years' time active textbook What will happen in 20 years' time? pg 37 ex 2 F speaking ]]> 176 Weather active textbook Do you feel the effects of climate change? ✓ humid = wet & warm 〆damp = wet & cold e.g. in Scotland pg 38 ex 3 A B vocab → pg 156 vocab Functional language: Describing the weather pg 156 ex 1 A vocab set for homework pg 156 ex 1 B vocab ]]> 175 damp = slightly wet, often in a way that is unpleasant lightning = natural phenomenon, more specifically an atmospheric electrical phenomenon. It consists of electrostatic discharges occurring through the atmosphere between two electrically charged regions, either both existing within the atmosphere or one within the atmosphere and one on the ground, with these regions then becoming partially or wholly electrically neutralized thunder = loud noise that you hear after a flash of lightning, during a storm chilly = unpleasantly cold scorching = very hot; used to emphasize how strong, powerful, etc. sth is breeze = light wind drizzling = raining lightly showers = raining intermittently 174 have been be true in 20 years' time ]]> 20250429 10:10-11:30 2 active Stormy weather By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English File 4th edition upper intermediate, Oxford University Press Unit 4 A Stormy weather pg 36 ex 1 B reading Are you really as environmentally friendly as you think you are? pg 36 ex 1 C speaking → pg 108 4 A ex A B your score English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> English File 4th edition B2 Unit 4 A Stormy weather 173 Stormy weather active textbook Are you concerned by your impact on the world around you? pg 36 ex 1 B reading Are you really as environmentally friendly as you think you are? pg 36 ex 1 C speaking → pg 108 4 A ex A B your score ]]> 172 Making predictions active textbook How will we be living in 20 years' time? ✓ will reduce CO2 emissions of farming pg 37 ex 2 A speaking pg 37 ex 2 B reading ]]> 171 20210120-1440 Future continuous vs future perfect active grammar 170 Future perfect vs future continuous active textbook pg 37 ex 2 D grammar → pg 148 grammar ]]> 169 fossil fuels = fuel such as coal or oil, that was formed over millions of years from the remains of animals or plants to die out = to become less common and finally stop existing desalination = process by which the dissolved mineral salts in water are removed. Currently, this process, applied to seawater, is one of the most used to obtain fresh water for human consumption or agricultural purposes occurrence = fact or frequency of something happening ski resort = resort developed for skiing, snowboarding, and other winter sports. In Europe, most ski resorts are towns or villages in or adjacent to a ski area–a mountainous area with pistes (ski trails) and a ski lift system 168 compare comparison with taking risks But on another the other hand it doesn't look like... ]]> 20250424 10:10-11:30 2 active The interview part 3 | Looking at language By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English File 4th edition upper intermediate, Oxford University Press The interview part 3 English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> English File 4th edition B2 Unit 2 & 3 Colloquial English 167 The interview part 3 active textbook english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_colloquial_english_video/ef4e_upperint_colloquial_english2&3_julia_eccleshare_part3.mp4 T / Cl Do you agree interest in children's Tv has dwindled? ✓ caters only for the smaller ones ✓ children's books are now better than when children Tv took hold Is it difficult to carve out time for reading? ✓ often have something more pressing to do ✓ reading might be ousted by listening to music & audio books pg 35 ex C speaking ]]> 166 Looking at language active textbook If you don't know the answer, what can you say to give yourself time? ✓ let me think ✓ give me a sec ✓ well, erm... = fillers pg 35 ex 2 listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_colloquial_english_video/ef4e_upperint_colloquial_english2&3_julia_eccleshare_extracts.mp4 ]]> 165 The conversation active textbook What books would you recommend? Why? english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_colloquial_english_video/ef4e_upperint_ce2&3_conversation.mp4 pg 35 ex 3 C speaking ]]> 164 The conversation active textbook What can you say to show that you are thinking aloud? ✓ things like that pg 35 ex 3 D video english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_colloquial_english_video/ef4e_upperint_ce2&3_conversation_extract.mp4 pg 35 ex 3 E speaking ]]> 163 to take hold = to take control, be in charge to dwindle (away) (to sth) = to become gradually less or smaller to carve (~ time out) = to make objects, patterns, etc. by cutting away material from wood or stone; to write sth on a surface by cutting into it; to cut a large piece of cooked meat into smaller pieces for eating to see two things in polarity = to focus on the quality of being opposite upbringing = way in which a child is cared for and taught how to behave while it is growing up uplifted = feeling happy and full of hope filler = word used to pause in speech grief = (over / at sth) a feeling of great sadness, especially when sb dies; something that causes great sadness; (informal) problems and worry 162 less worse | will decrease ]]> 20250422 10:10-11:30 2 active Talking about books By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English File 4th edition upper intermediate, Oxford University Press The interview part 1 Unit 2 & 3 Colloquial English pg 34 ex A reading English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> English File 4th edition B2 Unit 2 & 3 Colloquial English 161 The interview part 1 active Do you remember any books from your childhood? Are there any which you would recommend? textbook ✓ The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry 1943 ✓ Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain 1884 ✓ Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas by Jules Verne 1870 ✓ Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling 1997 - 2007 Peter Pan, Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland (...) The interview part 1 pg 34 ex A reading pg 34 ex B C listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_colloquial_english_video/ef4e_upperint_colloquial_english2&3_julia_eccleshare_part1.mp4 pg 34 ex D speaking ]]> 160 The interview part 2 active textbook What is more important to make children read? ✓ a book they want to read ≠ a book which has been acknowledged as a masterpiece → literary quality is not a priority pg 34 ex A listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_colloquial_english_video/ef4e_upperint_colloquial_english2&3_julia_eccleshare_part2.mp4 T / Cl What is the chemistry to make children read? ✓ find the book they want to read pg 34 ex B listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_colloquial_english_video/ef4e_upperint_colloquial_english2&3_julia_eccleshare_part3.mp4 T / Cl Do you think teachers would agree with the fact that children should not only ready books of high literary quality? 〆probably not → follow a strict syllabus 〆lack enthusiasm to engage children in interesting books pg 34 ex C speaking ]]> 159 outstanding = extremely good; excellent to encourage ~ sb (in sth) = to give sb support, courage or hope; поддержать, рекомендовать, мотивировать to listen in = to listen to a private conversation, especially secretly stamina /ˈstæmɪnə/ = physical or mental strength that enables you to do sth difficult for long periods of time; выносливость Northern Lights = young-adult fantasy novel by Philip Pullman, published in 1995 by Scholastic UK. Set in a parallel universe, it follows the journey of Lyra Belacqua to the Arctic in search of her missing friend, Roger Parslow, and her imprisoned uncle, Lord Asriel, who has been conducting experiments with a mysterious substance known as "Dust". Northern Lights is the first book of the trilogy, His Dark Materials. Alfred A. Knopf published the first US edition April 1996, under the name The Golden Compass, under which title it was adapted as a 2007 feature film and as a companion video game anthem /ˈænθəm/ = song which has a special importance for a country or an organization and is sung on special occasions trivial = not important or serious; not worth considering 158 speaking reply she said that... The babysitter used to read for to us She didn't read to me I didn't use to read, neither as a teenager or nor now as an adult (OR either as a teenager or now) ]]> memories /'memə:i:z/ 20250417 10:10-11:30 2 active The necklace Writing a short story Talking about books By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English File 4th edition upper intermediate, Oxford University Press Unit 3 B A really good ending? pg 116 ex A B reading A short story English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> English File 4th edition B2 Unit 3 B A really good ending? 157 Quarterly test (logs) active wip quarterly_test_logs test_log_AlexandraNikolskaya_quarterly_test_kasperskygroup148_20250318.xml test_log_YanLiberman_quarterly_test_kasperskygroup148_20250318.xml test_log_YaroslavKarunny_quarterly_test_kasperskygroup148_20250318.xml test_log_MariaGordeeva_quarterly_test_kasperskygroup148_20250318.xml 156 The necklace 3/3 active textbook Are you good at predicting the end of stories? ✓ read a lot of books → could expect a tragedy rather than a happy end pg 33 ex 6 D listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_3.23.mp3 T / Cl Do you find the moral of this story inspiring? ✓ always talk about problems rather than try to avoid them ✓ paying for your reputation & pride may not be worthwhile 11 Have any books had a significant impact on your lifestyle? ✓ War and Peace (...) ]]> 155 Writing a short story active textbook ✓ nope, thanks to technology you can delete messages sent to the wrong addressee pg 33 ex 7 writing → pg 116 A short story ]]> 154 A short story active textbook What can you learn from reading dialogues rather than prose? A short story pg 116 ex B vocab Functional language: Writing dialogues pg 116 ex C writing Lexical material: Time expressions pg 116 ex D vocab pg 116 ex E F speaking pg 116 ex G H writing ]]> 153 devastated = extremely upset and shocked moral /ˈmɔrəl/ = practical lesson that a story, an event or an experience teaches you bookkeeper = бухгалтер fond of = finding sth pleasant or enjoyable, especially sth you have liked or enjoyed for a long time 152 had have asked her friend Why do are you afraid of her? We decided it would be have been better if she didn't take hadn't taken the diamond necklace Any Every time that I go for a travel went on a trip I lost my passport At the (very) moment we have opened the door, we saw... An hour later when (once) we would have had eaten everything ]]> 20250415 10:10-11:30 2 active Reading habits The necklace By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English File 4th edition upper intermediate, Oxford University Press Unit 3 B A really good ending? pg 155 ex 1 2 A vocab pg 32 reading The necklace English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> English File 4th edition B2 Unit 3 B A really good ending? 151 Vocabulary bank: Weather active textbook ✓ especially = more in particular circumstances than in others pg 155 ex 1 A vocab T / Cl I was looking for a solution for a long time, [in | at] the end I choose option B ✓ in the end = in conclusion, eventually, ultimately pg 155 ex 1 B listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_3.16.mp3 Lexical material: Comment adverbs (apparently, basically, certainly...) set for homework pg 155 ex 2 A vocab pg 155 ex 2 B listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_3.17.mp3 ]]> 150 Pronunciation active textbook english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_3.18.mp3 pg 31 ex 3 B listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_3.19.mp3 ]]> 149 Writing fifty word stories active textbook set for homework pg 31 ex 4 C writing pg 31 ex 4 D speaking ]]> 148 Reading habits active textbook Do you enjoy reading books? Would you like to have a bookshelf full of old books? ✓ keep as a family treasure ✓ encourage your children to read more 〆too cumbersome to carry around → just to impress people?! pg 32 ex 5 A speaking pg 32 ex 5 B speaking → pg 108 Reading habits ]]> 147 The necklace 1/3 active textbook ♣ distress = feeling of great worry or unhappiness; great suffering; suffering and problems caused by not having enough money, food, etc ✓ depends on the occasion & country → need to keep up with appearances Have you ever felt jealous of someone else's lifestyle? ✓ envied work-life balance rather than their luxurious lifestyle pg 32 reading The necklace pg 33 ex 6 A reading english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_3.20.mp3 T / Cl What do you think will happen at the party? ✓ she will be very popular pg 33 ex 6 B listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_3.21.mp3 ]]> 146 The necklace 2/3 active textbook ✓ might feel frustration pg 33 ex 6 C listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_3.22.mp3 ]]> 145 lately = recently to persuade sb (into sth / into doing sth) = to make sb do sth by giving them good reasons for doing it; to make sb believe that sth is true specially = for a particular purpose, person, etc especially = more in particular circumstances than in others actually = in fact; used in speaking to emphasize a fact or a comment, or that sth is really true; used to show a contrast between what is true and what sb believes, and to show surprise about this contrast at the end = prepositional phrase that refers to a specific time or location in the end = in conclusion, eventually, ultimately in fact = actually; used in speaking to emphasize a fact or a comment, or that sth is really true; used to show a contrast between what is true and what sb believes, and to show surprise about this contrast eventually = in the end ideally = in a perfect world basically = in the main and most important way apparently = accordingly to what you have heard or read certainly = without doubt obviously = clearly (you expect other people to know about it or agree with you) gradually = slowly, over a long period of time distress = feeling of great worry or unhappiness; great suffering; suffering and problems caused by not having enough money, food, etc to deserve = if sb/sth deserves sth, it is right that they should have it, because of the way they have behaved or because of what they are jealous = feeling angry or unhappy because sb you like or love is showing interest in sb else; (of sb/sth) feeling angry or unhappy because you wish you had sth that sb else has pale = (of a person, their face, etc.) having skin that is almost white; having skin that is whiter than usual because of illness, a strong emotion, etc; light in colour; containing a lot of white to hesitate (about / over sth) = to be slow to speak or act because you feel uncertain or nervous; to be worried about doing sth, especially because you are not sure that it is right or appropriate to draw near = to become nearer/closer in space or time envelope /ˈenvələup/ = folded paper container, usu. with a sealable flap, for a letter etc.; wrapper or covering greasy /ˈɡri:zɪ/ = smeared or covered with grease sou /su:/ = former French coin of low value; (colloq.) very small amount of money delighted (to do sth) | ~ (that ...) | ~ (by / at / with sth) = very pleased to shiver (with sth) (of a person) = to shake slightly because you are cold, frightened, excited, etc clasp = device that fastens sth, such as a bag or the ends of a belt or a piece of jewellery 144 (And there is a ) (Hence the) question: is it okay to admit a mistake, or is it better to hide it? Attempts to hide the problem can provide lead to more serious consequences ]]> fortunately /'fɔ:rtʃənətli:/ unfortunately /ən'fɔ:rtʃənətli:/ Portuguese /ˌpɔ:tjuˈɡi:z/ 20250410 10:10-11:30 2 active Hard rock By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English File 4th edition upper intermediate, Oxford University Press Unit 3 B A really good ending? pg 137 ex A B grammar pg 31 ex 2 A reading Hard rock smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. adverbials_mindmap.pdf English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> English File 4th edition B2 Unit 3 B A really good ending? 143 20210217-1012 Adverbs mindmap active grammar adverbials mindmap smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf. adverbials_mindmap.pdf ]]> 142 Grammar practice active textbook english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_3.14.mp3 pg 137 ex A grammar pg 137 ex B grammar ]]> 141 Hard rock active textbook english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_3.15.mp3 Lexical material: Near vs nearly, late vs lately (adverbs & adverbial phrases) T / Cl I have [near | nearly] finished reading this book ✓ nearly ↔ almost = adverb ↔ I am near close to finishing reading this book close ~ near (not idiomatic) = preposition pg 31 ex 2 A reading Hard rock pg 31 ex 2 B vocab pg 31 ex 2 C vocab → pg 155 Vocabulary bank ]]> 140 Vocabulary bank: Weather active textbook ✓ especially = more in particular circumstances than in others pg 155 ex 1 A vocab T / Cl I was looking for a solution for a long time, [in | at] the end I choose option B ✓ in the end = in conclusion, eventually, ultimately pg 155 ex 1 B listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_3.16.mp3 Lexical material: Comment adverbs (apparently, basically, certainly...) set for homework pg 155 ex 2 A vocab pg 155 ex 2 B listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_3.17.mp3 ]]> 139 Pronunciation active textbook english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_3.18.mp3 pg 31 ex 3 B listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_3.19.mp3 ]]> 138 lately = recently to persuade sb (into sth / into doing sth) = to make sb do sth by giving them good reasons for doing it; to make sb believe that sth is true specially = for a particular purpose, person, etc especially = more in particular circumstances than in others actually = in fact; used in speaking to emphasize a fact or a comment, or that sth is really true; used to show a contrast between what is true and what sb believes, and to show surprise about this contrast at the end = prepositional phrase that refers to a specific time or location in the end = in conclusion, eventually, ultimately in fact = actually; used in speaking to emphasize a fact or a comment, or that sth is really true; used to show a contrast between what is true and what sb believes, and to show surprise about this contrast eventually = in the end ideally = in a perfect world basically = in the main and most important way apparently = accordingly to what you have heard or read certainly = without doubt obviously = clearly (you expect other people to know about it or agree with you) gradually = slowly, over a long period of time 137 hard raining hard ]]> 20250408 10:10-11:30 2 active A really good ending? By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English File 4th edition upper intermediate, Oxford University Press Unit 3 B A really good ending? pg 30 ex 1 A reading fiftywordstories.com pg 31 ex 1 B reading English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> English File 4th edition B2 Unit 3 B A really good ending? 136 Quarterly test (logs) active wip quarterly_test_logs test_log_AlexandraNikolskaya_quarterly_test_kasperskygroup148_20250318.xml test_log_YanLiberman_quarterly_test_kasperskygroup148_20250318.xml test_log_YaroslavKarunny_quarterly_test_kasperskygroup148_20250318.xml test_log_MariaGordeeva_quarterly_test_kasperskygroup148_20250318.xml 135 Fifty word stories active textbook Why would you want to tell a story with only 50 words? ✓ to break the ice ✓ to make a memorable, first impressions ✓ to crack a joke pg 30 ex 1 A reading fiftywordstories.com pg 31 ex 1 B reading T / Cl Do you still think a good story should be heart breaking? ✓ not necessarily pg 31 ex 1 C vocab Grammar: Position of adverbs and adverbial phrases pg 30 ex 1 D grammar pg 30 ex 1 E grammar → pg 137 Grammar bank 3 B ]]> 134 20191017-1350 Adverbs of frequency active grammar most of the time (when I've got nothing else to do) call my friends in the evening ✓ adverbial phrase = at the beginning = to emphasise These are adverbs of [frequency | manner]? ✓ frequency 3. I usually call friends quickly quickly ✓ adverb of manner = at the end 4. 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 ]]> 133 20210218-0945 Position of adverbs in infinitive clauses active grammar 132 20250408-1144 20210218-0916 Position of 'only' in clauses wip grammar 131 20210217-1012 Adverbs mindmap active grammar adverbials mindmap smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf. adverbials_mindmap.pdf ]]> 130 20200415-1657 Position of adverbs in future, affirmative and negative tenses active grammar 129 Grammar: Position of adverbs and adverbial phrases active textbook pg 30 ex 1 E grammar → pg 137 Grammar bank 3 B ]]> 128 to break one's heart = to make someone feel sad and unhappy sweet talking = to talk to someone in a pleasing or funny way in order to persuade them to do or believe something to suffocate = to die because there is no air to breathe; to kill sb by not letting them breathe air; удушить to sack = to dismiss to dismiss sb from a job 127 20250403 10:10-11:30 2 active Flight stories By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English File 4th edition upper intermediate, Oxford University Press Unit 3 A Fasten your seat belts pg 136 ex A grammar pg 136 ex B grammar English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> English File 4th edition B2 Unit 3 A Fasten your seat belts 126 Narrative tenses active textbook Grammar: Narrative tenses english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_3.10.mp3 Grammar: Past perfect simple or continuous english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_3.11.mp3 pg 136 ex A grammar set for homework pg 136 ex B grammar ]]> 125 Pronunciation active textbook ✓ had been driving pg 28 ex 5 E speaking pg 29 ex 6 A B pronunciation pg 29 ex 6 C listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_3.12.mp3 ]]> 124 Listening active textbook 〆no, it's just a myth (though perhaps some airlines have had such practice...) pg 29 ex 6 D reading pg 29 ex 6 E listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_3.13.mp3 ]]> 123 Telling an anecdote active textbook ✓ look for your life jacket ✓ identify the closet exit ✓ not panic pg 29 ex 7 A speaking → student A pg 107 → student B pg 112 → retell the story: 1) set the scene 2) describe the main events ✓ pause after each paragraph ✓ ask to predict what happened next 3) explain what happened in the end T / Cl Would you have been traumatised if you had experienced such false alarm? ✓ might feel reluctant to fly long distance hauls Lexical material: Telling an anecdote pg 29 ex 7 B C speaking ]]> 122 announcement = act of publicly informing people about sth; объявление; извещение; сообщение to turn out = to result or end; to prove to be in the result or end reluctant (to) = hesitating before doing sth because you do not want to do it or because you are not sure that it is the right thing to do; нежелающий long-haul = involving the transport of goods or passengers over long distances 121 find finding it in the snow Once upon a time ago I had ]]> 20250401 10:10-11:30 2 active EasyJet denies passengers asked to vote By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English File 4th edition upper intermediate, Oxford University Press Unit 3 A Fasten your seat belts pg 26 ex 2 E grammar pg 28 reading EasyJet denies passengers asked to vote English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> English File 4th edition B2 Unit 3 A Fasten your seat belts 120 20241206-1252 So / such... that... active grammar 119 Unpleasant flights active textbook Have you ever had such an unpleasant flight with an airline that you will never fly with them again? What happened? T / Cl Have you ever had such an unpleasant flight with an airline that you will never fly with them again? What happened? 〆cabin service was so poor that... 〆there was so little legroom that... 〆there was such a smell from the galley that... (...) pg 26 ex 3 speaking ]]> 118 On-flight safety and dangers active textbook What would you ask an air pilot? ✓ what is the most dangerous period to take off (...) pg 28 ex 4 A speaking pg 28 ex 4 B C listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_3.09.mp3 T / Cl Do you feel reassured after listening to the air pilot? ✓ has never got scared because he has never felt in danger He said so hand on heart pg 28 ex 4 D speaking ]]> 117 20210401-1104 Past simple vs past continuous active grammar Which action is a 'point in time'? ✓ (2) The telephone rang = past simple Which action is 'in progress'? ✓ (1) He was working in the afternoon. = past continuous PAST CONTINUOUS to be (past simple form) + bare infinitive + ing He was + work + ing He was + not + work + ing Was he + work + ing? ]]> 116 20231124-1202 20200326-1123 Narrative tenses (past simple, past perfect) active grammar (1) we had seen things (2) we wanted to remember ]]> 115 EasyJet denies passengers asked to vote active textbook pg 28 reading EasyJet denies passengers asked to vote pg 28 ex 5 C grammar pg 28 ex 5 D grammar → pg 136 Grammar Bank 3 A ]]> 114 turbulence = situation in which there is a lot of sudden change, confusion, disagreement and sometimes violence; series of sudden and violent changes in the direction that air or water is moving in hand on heart = indicates that one is honest, is not bearing arms, or that one appears to have genuine intentions, or is giving one's word of honour, or is pledging allegiance distraction = thing that takes your attention away from what you are doing or thinking about; activity that amuses or entertains you; отвлечение consecutive /kənˈsekjutɪv/ = following one after another in a series, without interruption 113 less worse | a worse quality of services A group of colleagues flew to a corporative corporate event It took a some time to check in It was so hot so that it wasn't comfortable The goal is to make passengers more attended attentive ]]> 20250327 10:10-11:30 2 active How to get the best seat By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English File 4th edition upper intermediate, Oxford University Press Unit 3 A Fasten your seat belts 3 Travel, trip or journey pg 154 ex A vocab 4 Phrasal verbs related to air travel pg 154 ex A vocab pg 26 ex 2 B reading How to get the best seat English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> English File 4th edition B2 Unit 3 A Fasten your seat belts 112 Travel, trip or journey active textbook How often do you fly on a business trip? ✓ business trip trip = going somewhere and coming back, including the time you stay there pg 154 ex A vocab pg 154 ex B listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_3.07.mp3 Lexical material: Phrasal verbs related to air travel pg 154 ex A vocab pg 154 ex B listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_3.08.mp3 ]]> 111 How to get the best seat active textbook Have you got any favourite seat(s) on a plane? ✓ in an exit row → more legroom pg 26 ex 2 A speaking pg 26 ex 2 B reading How to get the best seat pg 26 ex 2 C vocab pg 26 ex 2 D speaking ]]> 110 journey = time when you travel from one place to another, but does not include the time you stay there trip = going somewhere and coming back, including the time you stay there, e.g. a business trip to sift through sth = to examine sth very carefully in order to decide what is important or useful or to find sth important to nod off = to let your head fall forward when you are sleeping in a chair hum = low continuous sound galley = kitchen on a ship or plane altitude = height above sea level 109 brain is just on it mind is set on | focusing on (preparing for...) For me in fact As far as I'm concerned I always travel... It's more safety safer ]]> 20250325 10:10-11:30 2 active Lifelong learning By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English File 4th edition upper intermediate, Oxford University Press Unit 3 A Fasten your seat belts 3 Travel, trip or journey pg 154 ex A vocab 4 Phrasal verbs related to air travel pg 154 ex A vocab pg 26 ex 2 B reading How to get the best seat English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> 108 1 Lifelong learning active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Why is lifelong learning important for individuals? ✓ improves competitiveness ✓ challenges oneself with new skills ✓ guarantees employability ✓ fosters personal development ✓ enhances social inclusion ✓ promotes active citizenship to foster = to encourage sth to develop Should lifelong learning be high on the agenda of companies? ✓ retain talent ✓ promote divergent thinking to retain = to keep; to continue to hold or contain sth divergent thinking = thought process used to generate creative ideas by exploring many possible solutions What are the most common obstacles to continuous training? ✓ motivation → should be intrinsic rather than extrinsic ✓ being timely relevant ✓ recognising long-term benefits intrinsic = belonging to or part of the real nature of sth/sb extrinsic = originating or operating from outside 107 to foster = to encourage sth to develop to retain = to keep; to continue to hold or contain sth divergent thinking = thought process used to generate creative ideas by exploring many possible solutions. It typically occurs in a spontaneous, free-flowing, "non-linear" manner, such that many ideas are generated in an emergent cognitive fashion. Many possible solutions are explored in a short amount of time, and unexpected connections are drawn. Divergent thinking is often contrasted with convergent thinking. Convergent thinking is the opposite of divergent thinking as it organizes and structures ideas and information, which follows a particular set of logical steps to arrive at one solution, which in some cases is a "correct" solution intrinsic = belonging to or part of the real nature of sth/sb extrinsic = originating or operating from outside psychomotricity = addresses the interactions between psychic functions, motor (and biological) functions, and motor behaviour (gestures, posture, attitude, physical activity, and motor skills) 106 (anything) by on their own (OR by themselves) I feel really freely fluent I knew found out about it only when I got received it (OR when it was given to me) Oh my gosh, why do you talk speak like this?! We mark what how much time we spent for on educational tasks She learnt how to play the guitar People try to don't not to discuss it ]]> choir /ˈkwaɪə/ 20250320 10:10-11:30 2 active ENGLISH FILE | Fasten your seat belts By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English File 4th edition upper intermediate, Oxford University Press Unit 3 A Fasten your seat belts 1 At the airport pg 154 ex A vocab 2 On board pg 154 ex A vocab pg 26 ex 2 B reading How to get the best seat English File 4th edition upper intermediate student's course book English File 4th edition upper intermediate audio files vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> English File 4th edition B2 Unit 3 A Fasten your seat belts 105 Air travel Do you enjoy travelling by plane? Why / why not? active textbook ✓ fast 〆expensive 〆little leg room 〆noisy 〆jet lag pg 26 ex 1 A listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_3.01.mp3 pg 26 ex 1 B listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_3.02.mp3 pg 26 ex 1 C listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_3.03.mp3 pg 26 ex 1 D listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_3.04.mp3 Lexical material: Air travel pg 26 ex 1 E vocab → pg 154 vocabulary bank ]]> 104 At the airport active textbook Do you anxiously double-check the departures gate while waiting for take off? Lexical material: At the airport T / Cl Have you ever got stopped at the customs? What for? ✓ bottles of wine ✓ perfume ✓ cheese for friends pg 154 ex A vocab T / Cl Do you anxiously double-check the departures gate while waiting for take off? ✓ in case many flights have already been cancelled due to poor weather conditions pg 154 ex B listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_3.05.mp3 Lexical material: On board pg 154 ex A vocab pg 154 ex B listening english_file/english_file_4th_edition_2019/english_file_4th_edition_upper-intermediate/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio/english_file_4th_edition_upper_intermediate_sb_audio_3.06.mp3 ]]> 103 to proceed (with sth) = (formal) to move or travel in a particular direction; to continue doing sth that has already been started; to continue being done; to proceed against sb (law) = to start a court case against sb to disembark = to leave a vehicle, especially a ship or an aircraft, at the end of a journey; высадиться rear = back part of sth; задний baggage reclaim = place at an airport where you get your suitcases, etc. again after you have flown customs = place at a port or an airport where your bags are checked as you come into a country aisle /aɪl/ = passage between rows of pews, seats, etc row = number of people standing or sitting next to each other in a line; a number of objects arranged in a line long-haul = involving the transport of goods or passengers over long distances turbulence = situation in which there is a lot of sudden change, confusion, disagreement and sometimes violence; series of sudden and violent changes in the direction that air or water is moving in 102 heigh tall ]]> 20250318 10:10-11:30 2 active Letter of complaint By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Business Partner B2 Plus, Pearson Unit 3.5 Letter of complaint pg 36 ex 1 reading letter of complaint Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> Business Partner B2+ Unit 3.5 Letter of complaint 101 Writing a letter of complaint active textbook How do you express dissatisfaction in a polite, though assertive, manner? ✓ appreciate the fact your complaint might be filtered by a chatbot ✓ ensure your complaint is understandable → don't allow emotions to make your message confused If you were a long-standing customer, would you take the risk and bear the cost of going to court? ✓ provided advance notice of late payment ✓ anticipated cash flow problems ✓ requested & obtained increased overdraft ✓ were given written assurance → stand a fair chance of obtaining compensation pg 36 ex 1 reading letter of complaint Functional language: Formal vs semi-formal language pg 36 ex 2 A vocab pg 36 ex 2 B vocab pg 36 ex 3 A reading → pg 126 email to a bank set for homework pg 36 ex 3 B C writing ]]> 100 1 pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png Formal vs semi-formal complaints & requests active wip xml_multi_dd_row How do you express discontentment without being too emotional? 22 14 left Giving reasons (3)
We are sorry to say we are not happy with... Requiring action (5)
Please, kindly deal with this ASAP. Warning (3)
We'll sue you if you don't fix this. Closing (3)
Please, confirm reception of this message. ]]> 1;2 3;4;5;6 7;8 9;10 Giving reasons We are sorry to say we are not happy with... We are writing to express our deep satisfaction with... It is with deep regret that I am writing to complain about... Requiring action Please, kindly deal with this ASAP. We request you kindly resolve this matter immediately. We expect you to solve this at your earliest convenience. We would appreciate immediate action on this matter. We demand you proceed with this matter without any further delay. Warning We'll sue you if you don't fix this. We will have to take you to court if a solution is not found. Unless you do this we shall be forced to seek legal action. Closing Please, confirm reception of this message. We look forward to your prompt response and resolution. We request immediate acknowledgement of this letter. ]]> 99 overdraft = amount of money that you owe to a bank when you have spent more money than is in your bank account; an arrangement that allows you to do this long-standing = that has existed or lasted for a long time prompt = done without delay 95 angry anger in a way that... Unless you fix this I'll sue you to court ]]> 20250313 10:10-11:30 2 active Defending your ideas and describing consequences By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Business Partner B2 Plus, Pearson Unit 3.4 Defending your ideas pg 35 ex 4 A B vocab Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> Business Partner B2+ Unit 3.4 Defending your ideas 94 Presenting and defending a proposal active textbook Are you able to defend your ideas? ✓ when pressed by time ✓ if they realise you are losing to the competition In what circumstances would taking extra measures be warranted? ✓ in case of a product flaw pg 35 ex 4 A B vocab T / Cl To what extent would you lose out to the competition if you didn't leverage AI? ✓ probably wouldn't be able to make use of big data in a timely manner pg 35 ex 5 speaking pg 35 ex 6 A task → pg 126 student A → pg 128 student B pg 35 ex 6 B presentation ]]> 93 to warrant = to make a particular activity necessary; to make sth necessary or appropriate in a particular situation; служить основанием; оправдывать backing = support to take on = to accept a particular job or responsibility to lose out to sb = to not have an advantage that other people have; to not get something that you expected or wanted 92 here there Who tell told this information for you (about) this (information)? I want to present you a really great app What market is does this application targeted target (OR is it targeting)? ]]> 20250311 10:10-11:30 2 active Presentation delivery | Defending your ideas By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Business Partner B2 Plus, Pearson Unit 3.3 Presentation styles pg 33 ex 8 B presentation → choose student A or B → use notes from Rehearsing for voice modulation (optional) Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> Business Partner B2+ Unit 3.3 Presentation styles 91 5 Rehearsing for voice modulation (optional) pix/icons8-lecturer-100_white.png active prep_deck_shuffled_lines_halign deck_shuffled_lines_halign Business Partner B2+ Unit 3.4 Defending your ideas 90 Planning and budgeting personal expenses active textbook How do you manage your expenses? ✓ depends how rich you are If you are on holiday, do you want to relax or keep track of your expenses? ✓ just transfer limited amounts from one account to another → make sure you don't run out of cash or go bankrupt pg 34 ex 1 2 speaking Lexical material: Spending habits, managing personal expenses pg 34 ex 3 A vocab pg 34 ex 3 B C listening business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_audio_files/business_partner_b2_plus_coursebook_audio_012_3_03.mp3 T / Cl What does it mean to make an app 'sticky'? ✓ makes customers become dependent on → not able to switch to competitors ]]> 89 spending habits = products that particular customers usually buy and the places where they buy them persistent = determined to do sth in spite of difficulties, especially when other people are against you and think that you are being annoying or unreasonable; continuing for a long period of time without interruption, or repeated frequently, especially in a way that is annoying and cannot be stopped from scratch = from the very beginning, especially without making use of or relying on any previous work for assistance big|bigger picture = most important facts about a situation and the effects of that situation on other things to settle = to adjust differences or accounts; to come to an agreement to settle down = to become quiet and calm, or to make someone become quiet and calm to win over = to persuade someone who has a different opinion to yours to support you or agree with you to lose out to sb = to not have an advantage that other people have; to not get something that you expected or wanted 88 card account by small pieces amounts It's not really trustsafe trustworthy I hope I'll be able to win over you over to buy this product ]]> settled /'setəld/ redistribute /ˈri:dɪsˈtrɪbju:t/ vital /ˈvaɪtl/ 20250306 10:10-11:30 2 active How to Keep AI Under Control - Max Tegmark (review with Yan only) By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Business Partner B2 Plus, Pearson Unit 3.3 Presentation styles pg 33 ex 8 B presentation → choose student A or B → use notes from Rehearsing for voice modulation (optional) Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> 87 Will AI replace people? active textbook Will high speed brainstorming, designing, fast prototyping, marketing, beta-testing & delivery disintermediate production & service chains? 86 1 How to Keep AI Under Control - Max Tegmark active wip edit_ol_qa prep_ol_qa pix/icons8-movie-100_white.png Are you not worried AI may become too intelligent? Could we become slaves of machines? How to Keep AI Under Control | Max Tegmark | TED The current explosion of exciting commercial and open-source AI is likely to be followed, within a few years, by creepily superintelligent AI – which top researchers and experts fear could disempower or wipe out humanity. Scientist Max Tegmark describes an optimistic vision for how we can keep AI under control and ensure it's working for us, not the other way around. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUNx_PxNHrY → watch the video → answer the questions]]> how_to_keep_ai_under_control_max_tegmark_ted_xUNx_PxNHrY.mp4 Why was Max Tegmark wrong 5 years ago when he warned about the dangers of AI? [01:20] ✓ governments have let AI companies develop without any meaningful regulation ✓ progress has been human faster than expected ✓ human intelligence will be far behind artificial intelligence perhaps in only a few years When will AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) be available? Why isn't AGI a long-term risk? What examples are given to show progress? [01:54-02:58] ✓ forecasts are plummeting from 20 years to 2-3 years [02:05] ✓ dancing robots [02:28] ✓ mid-journey prompt [02:39] ✓ deep-fake [02:58] to plummet = to fall suddenly and quickly from a high level or position What did Alan Turing predict? [03:59] Why was Alan Turing, and Sam Altman, Dario Amodei (...) and even Ursula von der Leyen are concerned? [05:20] The bad case is... lights out for all of us Sam Altman, co-founder of OPenAI ✓ chance that something goes... catastrophically wrong on the scale of human civilisation... might be... between 10 and 25% Dario Amodei ✓ Mitigating the risk of extinction from AI should be a global priority alongside other societal-scale risks such as pandemics and nuclear wars Ursula von der Leyen ]]> species /ˈspi:ʃi:z/ What is the problem? Why is the approach mistaken? [06:42] ✓ lack of a convincing plan for AI safety [06:11] ✓ excessive focus on evals & risky AI behaviour = train AI not to say bad things instead of not doing bad things → prove the presence of risk but not the absence of risk [06:42] How do Steve Omohundro and Max Tegmark plan to make AI safe? [06:50-11:04] ✓ AI can't violate laws of physics [07:23] e.g. guard rails → humans write a specification [08:03] ✓ don't need to understand how AI algos function [08:52] = easier to verify a proof than discover it → focus on proof checking code = impossible to run unsafe code ✓ use another AI to check the first one e.g. additions at primary school [10:10] ✓ use formal verification tool known as Dafny → prove that this program correctly adds up any numbers, not just the numbers that were in your training data = provably safe AI [11:04] guard rails = rails placed on the edge of a path, a cliff or a boat to protect people and prevent them falling over the edge Why shouldn't AI development be paused? [11:32] visual → don't pause AI → pause the reckless race to super intelligence ✓ stop obsessively training ever-larger models that we don't understand ✓ Hubris kills = illusory superiority → most people think they are better than they really are in most aspects of life → don't fly to the sun ]]> hubris = fact of sb being too proud; Hubris /ˈhjuːbrɪs/ - from Ancient Greek 'pride, insolence, outrage', describes a personality quality of extreme or excessive pride or dangerous overconfidence and complacency, often in combination with (or synonymous with) arrogance 85 guard rails = rails placed on the edge of a path, a cliff or a boat to protect people and prevent them falling over the edge hubris = fact of sb being too proud; Hubris /ˈhjuːbrɪs/ - from Ancient Greek 'pride, insolence, outrage', describes a personality quality of extreme or excessive pride or dangerous overconfidence and complacency, often in combination with (or synonymous with) arrogance 84 (is) are OR Conducting webinars is not a format I have much experience with It's more profitable useful | effective for me to study by myself ]]> 20250304 10:10-11:30 2 active Fact-based and emotion-based presentations By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Business Partner B2 Plus, Pearson Unit 3.3 Presentation styles pg 33 ex 7 A B vocab Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> Business Partner B2+ Unit 3.3 Presentation styles 83 Fact-driven vs emotion-based presentations active textbook Can emotion-based presentations be more effective than fact-driven ones? pg 32 ex 5 video business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_video_files/business_partner_b2_plus_video_unit3_lesson3_3.3.4.mp4 pg 32 ex 6 speaking ]]> 82 Fact-based and emotion-based presentations active textbook Are fact-based presentations more convincing and memorable than emotion-based presentations? pg 33 ex 7 C vocab ]]> 81 2 Oral delivery - Focus on flow active edit_2columns_2qa pix/icons8-lecturer-100_white.png What the hell are you doing here?! W h a t t h e h e l l (pause) a r e you (pause) doing--here?! Whatthehell (pause) a r e you---doing---here?! What--the--hell--are (pause) you (pause) doing---here?! Whatthe--h e l l--are--you--d o i n g----here?!]]> 80 3 Oral delivery - Focus on pitch & rhythmical patterns active edit_2columns_2qa pix/icons8-lecturer-100_white.png that is the question]]> () in the text] before the keyword.]]> that is the question To be or not to be, that is the question To be or not to be, () that is () the question To be () or not to be, that () is the question]]> https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDKzR7uTdJA/?igsh=bG9zdXY2cXhoZTU5 ]]> 79 4 Praat: doing phonetics by computer 20230323 hw20230328 pix/icons8-lecturer-100_white.png active edit_match_qa edit_2columns_2qa http://www.fon.hum.uva.nl/praat/ ]]> Quick start either Praat object > new > record (crtl + r) or Praat object > open > read from file | long sound file → select in left column object imported file | long sound file > view & edit view menu > show analysis > longest analysis 30sec editor & viewer window > pitch > show pitch editor & viewer window > intensity > show intensity Navigating the GUI ctrl + i zoom in ctrl + o zoom out tab play (visible timeline) page up go back on timeline page down go forward on timeline Priorities: = focus on pitch (high vs low) rather than intensity (volume) ]]> Sample of a male native British English speaker's intonation answering questions during an interview src: Market Leader 3rd edition Upper Intermediate - audio cd 1 track 3 ]]> visual ]]> * intensity in green * Hz (pitch) in blue → notice how pitch peaks above intensity (probably a rhetorical question) Comparative analysis of two individuals src: EFL learners level B1/B2 ]]> visual ]]> * sample on the left features a narrow range of frequencies → probably a non-native speaker with a monotone voice * sample on the right features a wider range of frequencies → probably a speaker with more intonation (visible in blue) Comparative analysis of a single individual src: EFL learner level B1 ]]> visual ]]> * 1st sample (left) before training voice modulation * 2nd sample (middle) training voice modulation - take 01 * 3rd sample (right) training voice modulation - take 02 → notice how speaker improves existing potential (already visible peaks in 1st sample) 78 Chunking and stress in a presentation active textbook How can you improve the oral delivery of your presentations? business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_audio_files/business_partner_b2_plus_coursebook_audio_045_P3_02.mp3 pg 115 ex 2 listening business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_audio_files/business_partner_b2_plus_coursebook_audio_046_P3_03.mp3 pg 115 ex 3 speaking ]]> 77 5 Rehearsing for voice modulation (optional) 20230405 hw20230412n2 pix/icons8-lecturer-100_white.png active prep_deck_shuffled_lines_halign deck_shuffled_lines_halign (paste your script here) ]]> 76 active textbook set for homework pg 33 ex 8 B presentation → choose student A or B → use notes from Rehearsing for voice modulation (optional) ]]> 75 breakdown = detailed analysis (of statistics etc.) expenditure = act of spending or using money; an amount of money spent to mingle = to combine or make one thing combine with another; to move among people and talk to them, especially at a social event 74 banquet /ˈbæŋkwɪt/ 20250227 10:10-11:30 2 active Presentation styles By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Business Partner B2 Plus, Pearson Unit 3.3 Presentation styles Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook (optional homework) Verb patterns → practise with drills listed below vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> Business Partner B2+ Unit 3.3 Presentation styles 73 20190418-1837 active review grammar_verb_patterns_selection_b1_02.csv grammar_verb_patterns_selection_b2_01.csv grammar_verb_patterns_selection_b2_03.csv 72 Presentation styles active textbook How can you adapt the style of your presentation to your audience? ✓ keep content timely relevant ✓ grade language (plain English vs jargon) ✓ choose appropriate register (informal vs formal) pg 32 ex 1 A B speaking T / Cl Do you remember who taught you to ride a bike? How did you feel? = rhetorical question to start [a fact-driven | an emotion-based] presentation? ✓ emotion-based → engage audience with shared experience they may easily identify with pg 32 ex 2 A B speaking pg 32 ex 3 A video business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_video_files/business_partner_b2_plus_video_unit3_lesson3_3.3.1.mp4 pg 32 ex 3 B speaking pg 32 ex 3 C video Option A fact-driven presentation style business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_video_files/business_partner_b2_plus_video_unit3_lesson3_3.3.2.mp4 Option B style that appeals to the audience’s senses and emotions business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_video_files/business_partner_b2_plus_video_unit3_lesson3_3.3.3.mp4 ]]> 71 Fact-driven vs emotions-based presentations wip active textbook Can emotions-based presentations be more effective than fact-driven ones? pg 32 ex 5 video business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_video_files/business_partner_b2_plus_video_unit3_lesson3_3.3.4.mp4 pg 32 ex 6 speaking ]]> 70 to substitute A (for B) | ~ B (with / by A) | ~ for sb/sth = to take the place of sb/sth else; to use sb/sth instead of sb/sth else; to perform the same job as another thing or person or to take their place to be snowed under = to have so much work that you have problems dealing with it all lavish = large in amount, or impressive, and usually costing a lot of money having an air of allure, romance and excitement glamorous = having an air of allure, romance and excitement CFO = chief financial officer sumptuous /ˈsʌmptjuəs/ = splendid and expensive-looking 69 auditory audience We should know what we are expecting for us I was provided with given the his presentation of him It was (a) panic when you had to substitute for someone ]]> 20250225 10:10-11:30 2 active Verb patterns (review) By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Business Partner B2 Plus, Pearson Unit 3.2 Managing money pg 31 ex 8 grammar Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> Business Partner B2+ 68 Grammar practice - Feedback active textbook ]]> 67 20240920-1238 Different meanings of 'to need' (verb patterns) active grammar 66 20240531-0906 Verb patterns active grammar 65 1 pix/icons8-lecturer-100_white.png Verb patterns checklist active move_contents ∑ 4 verb patterns 1) verb + infinitive 2) verb + gerund 3) verb + infinitive OR gerund → no real difference in meaning + ing = about the past, focus on an ongoing process + to + infinitive = about the future, focus on a goal 4) verb + infinitive OR gerund → difference in meaning Common verbs with ing (incl. 3 -4) to admit [or to admit that] to avoid to begin (3) to belong to carry on to consider to continue (3) to deny [or to deny that] to enjoy to fancy to finish to give up to go on (4) to imagine to involve to keep to keep on to mean (4) to mind to postpone to put off to regret (4) to risk to start (3) to stop (4) to suggest [or to suggest that] to think of to try (4) to understand to weigh ]]> 64 20190418-1837 Verb patterns active review grammar_verb_patterns_selection_b1_02.csv grammar_verb_patterns_selection_b2_01.csv grammar_verb_patterns_selection_b2_03.csv 63 to carry on = to continue to put down (~ a deposit) = to give someone some money when you agree to buy something to pay off = to pay back money that you owe; if something you have done pays off, it is successful to cut down = to reduce the number, amount, or size of something to put up = to increase the cost of something; to provide money as backing for an enterprise to put by = to save money for future use can't stand = to dislike very much to remember + infinitive = to keep in mind you need to do sth and not to forget to remember + gerund = to recall a past action to try + gerund = to try & see what happens to try + infinitive = to try & get a result to go on + gerund = to continue (the activity in the gerund) to go on + infinitive = to end one action and start another one to forget + infinitive = to forget sth you are / were supposed to do to forget + gerund = to forget a definite past event to keep + gerund = to do sth again and again to give up = to stop doing sth 62 20250220 10:10-11:30 2 active Phrasal verbs | Paying back money By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Business Partner B2 Plus, Pearson Unit 3.2 Managing money pg 30 ex 4 vocab Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> Business Partner B2+ Unit 3.2 Managing money 61 20200515-1541 Phrasal verbs with separable and not separable objects (transitive vs intransitive) active grammar 60 20210227-0943 Particles in phrasal verbs mindmap 1 3 active textbook particles in phrasal verbs mindmap smartphone or tablet device print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf. particles_in_phrasal_verbs_mindmap.pdf ]]> 59 Grammar practice active textbook → pg 119 grammar reference pg 31 ex 7 A B grammar pg 31 ex 7 C grammar set for homework pg 31 ex 8 vocab ]]> 58 20240920-1238 Different meanings of 'to need' (verb patterns) active grammar 57 20240531-0906 Verb patterns active grammar 56 1 pix/icons8-lecturer-100_white.png Verb patterns checklist active move_contents ∑ 4 verb patterns 1) verb + infinitive 2) verb + gerund 3) verb + infinitive OR gerund → no real difference in meaning + ing = about the past, focus on an ongoing process + to + infinitive = about the future, focus on a goal 4) verb + infinitive OR gerund → difference in meaning Common verbs with ing (incl. 3 -4) to admit [or to admit that] to avoid to begin (3) to belong to carry on to consider to continue (3) to deny [or to deny that] to enjoy to fancy to finish to give up to go on (4) to imagine to involve to keep to keep on to mean (4) to mind to postpone to put off to regret (4) to risk to start (3) to stop (4) to suggest [or to suggest that] to think of to try (4) to understand to weigh ]]> 55 20190418-1837 Verb patterns active review grammar_verb_patterns_selection_b1_02.csv grammar_verb_patterns_selection_b2_01.csv grammar_verb_patterns_selection_b2_03.csv 54 Saving up to pay back active textbook Do you know anyone who has run up debts because they couldn't get by on their salary? ✓ when their landlord put up the rent Are you able to put by some money for your holidays? ✓ if you don't splash out on some extravagant destination pg 31 ex 9 A B speaking pg 31 ex 9 C writing ]]> 53 to carry on = to continue to put down (~ a deposit) = to give someone some money when you agree to buy something to pay off = to pay back money that you owe; if something you have done pays off, it is successful to cut down = to reduce the number, amount, or size of something to put up = to increase the cost of something; to provide money as backing for an enterprise to put by = to save money for future use can't stand = to dislike very much to remember + infinitive = to keep in mind you need to do sth and not to forget to remember + gerund = to recall a past action to try + gerund = to try & see what happens to try + infinitive = to try & get a result to go on + gerund = to continue (the activity in the gerund) to go on + infinitive = to end one action and start another one to forget + infinitive = to forget sth you are / were supposed to do to forget + gerund = to forget a definite past event to keep + gerund = to do sth again and again to give up = to stop doing sth 52 20250218 10:10-11:30 2 active Managing money By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Business Partner B2 Plus, Pearson Unit 3.1 Mobile banking pg 29 ex 7 reading Mobile banking is transforming Africa Unit 3.2 Managing money pg 30 ex 1 A lead in Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> Business Partner B2+ Unit 3.2 Managing money 51 Managing money pix/icons8-cafe-100_white.png active textbook How do you get by in times of galloping inflation? ✓ avoid saving up ✓ buy in advance or as soon as possible (...) pg 30 ex 1 A B vocab T / Cl Have you had to dip into your savings during the pandemic? ✓ couldn't get by with only a reduced salary during self-isolation pg 30 ex 2 A listening business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_audio_files/business_partner_b2_plus_coursebook_audio_010_3_01.mp3 T / Cl Have you ever run up debts when you were between jobs? ✓ failed to ask for help in times of crisis pg 30 ex 2 B listening business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_audio_files/business_partner_b2_plus_coursebook_audio_011_3_02.mp3 pg 30 ex 3 speaking set for homework pg 30 ex 4 vocab T / Cl Is it worth putting off studying until you're older? ✓ not if you can study for free in your country pg 30 ex 5 speaking ]]> 50 to get by = to manage with difficulty to live or accomplish something to set up = to establish a business, institution, or other organization trust fund = amount of money, property, etc. that is kept and managed for someone by another person or organization; legal arrangements that allow individuals to place assets in a special account to benefit another person or entity allowance = sum of money paid regularly to a person to meet needs or expenses grant = sum of money given by a government or other organization for a particular purpose to dip into = to spend part of a supply of money that you have been keeping or saving to pay off = to pay back money that you owe to run up = to allow a debt or bill to accumulate to pay towards = to subsidise; to contribute to paying part of the cost of (something); to contribute to (something) to inherit = to receive money, property, etc. from sb when they die galloping = (of a process or event) progressing in a rapid and seemingly uncontrollable manner white-label product = product or service produced by one company that other companies rebrand to make it appear as if they had made it 49 accidentally under exceptional circumstances | due to unscheduled events / sick leave I think I talk 'm talking | thinking about the company's offerings I don't know too either It is not binded bound Inflation is an economical economic thing that helps... The housekeeper landlord asks you to leave the apartment I pay money and this is the main way how he gets on by You can't get a big much money if... ]]> 20250213 10:10-11:30 2 active Banking preferences By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Business Partner B2 Plus, Pearson Unit 3.1 Mobile banking pg 29 ex 7 reading Mobile banking is transforming Africa pg 29 ex 8 vocab Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> Business Partner B2+ Unit 3.1 Mobile banking 48 Banking preferences active textbook Do you find exchange rates of the central bank prohibitive? 〆probably higher than in neobanks e.g. Wise pg 28 ex 5 vocab pg 29 ex 6 vocab pg 29 ex 7 reading Mobile banking is transforming Africa T / Cl Do you trust your bank to make direct debits to pay for your rent or mortgage? ✓ common practice in both traditional & neo banks pg 29 ex 8 speaking Functional language: Designing a banking preferences survey T / Cl What could account for the success of mobile banking? ✓ safe & instant payment ✓ time saved going to the local branch & queueing for various errands ✓ ease of use Would you bank on AI replacing bank clerks altogether? Why / why not? ✓ AI can analyse your credit history, buying habits, creditworthiness faster than a clerk ✓ perhaps only loans will need to be approved by humans pg 29 ex 9 A B project pg 29 ex 10 A B speaking ]]> 47 to account for = to give a reason or explanation for (something); объяснять; являться причиной to bank = to deposit money or have an account in a bank; to deal with; (~ on) to depend on someone doing something or something happening, to rely on prohibitive = (of a price or a cost) so high that it prevents people from buying sth or doing sth; preventing people from doing sth by law to withdraw (sb/sth) (from sth) = to take money out of a bank account; to move back or away from a place or situation; to make sb/sth do this; to pull out; to stop giving or offering sth to sb; to stop taking part in an activity or being a member of an organization; to stop sb/sth from doing these things withdrawal = act of taking money out of an account; action of ceasing to participate in an activity direct debit = arrangement made with a bank that allows a third party to transfer money from a person's account on agreed dates, typically in order to pay bills money order = secure payment method that allows you to send a specified amount of money, similar to a check, but it is prepaid and does not require a bank account. It is often used for paying bills or sending money safely, as it does not include sensitive personal information errand /ˈerənd/ = job that you do for sb that involves going somewhere to take a message, to buy sth, deliver goods, etc 46 in at studying I didn't speak haven't spoken English for the past 2 years They can have a | their salary in this way ]]> 20250211 10:10-11:30 2 active Role of AGI in global village lifestyle By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Business Partner B2 Plus, Pearson Unit 3.1 Mobile banking pg 29 ex 7 reading Mobile banking is transforming Africa pg 29 ex 8 vocab Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> 45 active textbook British anthology television series created by Charlie Brooker. The series explores various genres, with most episodes set in near-future dystopias containing sci-fi technology—a type of speculative fiction. The series is inspired by The Twilight Zone and uses the themes of technology and media to comment on contemporary social issues. Black Mirror is considered by many reviewers to be one of the best television series of the 2010s, while some critics have found the formulaic morality themes of the series obvious or cite declining quality. The programme won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Television Movie three times consecutively for "San Junipero", "USS Callister" and Bandersnatch. Black Mirror, along with American Horror Story and Inside No. 9, has been credited with reviving the anthology television format and a number of episodes have been deemed prescient by the media. As Black Mirror is an anthology series, each episode is standalone and can be watched in any order.[9] The programme is an instance of speculative fiction within science fiction: the majority of episodes are set in dystopian near-futures with novel technologies that exaggerate a trait from contemporary culture, often the internet.[10][11][12] An example is "Crocodile", where the Recaller device used to view a person's memories is the main difference from the modern world.[10] Many such technologies involve altering the human body or consciousness, with little in-universe concern for the morality of these actions.[11] They provide convenience or freedom to the user, but exacerbate problematic personality traits. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Mirror ]]> 44 43 waited for was expecting you tomorrow I said told him to wait for a pass ]]> 20250206 10:10-11:30 2 active E-mails - stating requirements | Mobile banking By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Business Partner B2 Plus, Pearson Unit 2.5 E-mails - stating requirements pg 26 ex 1 lead in Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> Business Partner B2+ Unit 2.5 E-mails - stating requirements 42 Writing e-mails active textbook What tone / register is more appropriate when making requests in an e-mail? ✓ impossible deadlines to meet ✓ objectives too expensive to realise pg 26 ex 1 lead in Functional language: Stating requirements T / Cl What tone / register is more appropriate when making requests in an e-mail? ✓ polite but assertive → use bullet points with verbs in the imperative form only if you know the addressee → use clauses & discourse markers to give reasons ✓ encouraging → start with praising work achieved so far pg 26 ex 2 vocab pg 26 ex 3 A reading → pg 133 lesson 2.5 3 A Note from mentoring meeting with Helena Barque ✓ meet sales targets pg 26 ex 3 B reading → pg 128 lesson 2.5 3 B Note from mentoring meeting with David Jessops ✓ improve productivity pg 26 ex 3 C speaking ]]> 41 praising = words that show approval of or admiration for sb/sth Business Partner B2+ Unit 3.1 Mobile banking 40 Money matters active textbook Have you ever bought things you didn't need just to impress people? 〆not even to open a bank account pg 28 ex 1 lead in pg 28 ex 2 video business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_video_files/business_partner_b2_plus_video_unit3_lesson1_3.1.1.mp4 T / Cl Would you use a mobile money transfer service if you had no access to the internet? ✓ benefits the economy from the bottom up 〆government authorities can't control transactions 〆regions can't levy taxes → only in a developing economy pg 28 ex 3 video pg 28 ex 4 speaking ]]> 39 Banking preferences active textbook Would you prefer dealing with a bank cashier in person or chat with bots via your mobile app? pg 29 ex 6 vocab pg 29 ex 7 reading Mobile banking is transforming Africa pg 29 ex 8 vocab Functional language: Designing a banking preferences survey pg 29 ex 9 A B project pg 29 ex 10 A B speaking ]]> 38 active textbook 37 prohibitive = (of a price or charge) so high as to prevent something being done or bought 36 accept take you seriously The quality is the same but there is a smaller less queue and less (there are) fewer people Maybe it is not so as secure that as I need (so that) I can pay with it ]]> 20250204 10:10-11:30 2 active Promoting collaboration By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Business Partner B2 Plus, Pearson Unit 2.4 Collaboration pg 25 ex 4 A vocab Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> Business Partner B2+ Unit 2.4 Collaboration 35 Southern US English pronunciation active textbook Can you tell if your interlocutor has an American accent? How? business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_audio_files/business_partner_b2_plus_coursebook_audio_043_P2_03.mp3 ]]> 34 Promoting collaboration active textbook Have you got any quick wins to make people work together? ✓ focus on common ground → we're all in the same boat ✓ go out for pizza together... pg 25 ex 4 A vocab T / Cl How do you quieten louder team members? ✓ give them more pizza! ✓ switch off their mics pg 25 ex 4 B vocab T / Cl What's your take on raising money for charity? Does it still work? ✓ need to tackle people's scepticism → come up with evidence money is not wasted pg 25 ex 5 A B task → practise expressions from ex 4 A B vocab ]]> 33 to come up with = to suggest or think of an idea or plan quick win = easy, fast and economical to implement, and able to be easily reversed. A quick win is a change that is visible and will have immediate impacts. It doesn't need to be profound, but stakeholders should generally agree that it is a good thing to paraphrase = to express what sb has said or written using different words, especially in order to make it easier to understand to encourage = to persuade sb to do sth by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do take (~ on sth) = opinion about sth to dismiss = not to take into consideration to tackle = to deal with consumer appliances (a.k.a. electronic appliances, internet appliances, electronic devices, network appliances, consumer electronic devices, commodity PCs) = electronic devices that consumers use as part of their daily lives such as telephones, TVs, set-top boxes and VCRs; 32 every each of class classes we have to.. we have to.... It's a great idea t have a big brainstorm about... We have a box to recycle all electricity devices electronic devices | consumer appliances ]]> 20250130 10:10-11:30 2 active Collaboration By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Business Partner B2 Plus, Pearson Unit 2.3 Changing an agreement pg 23 ex 8 vocab Unit 2.4 Collaboration Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> Business Partner B2+ Unit 2.4 Collaboration 31 Collaboration active textbook Do you have the impression people are not listening to each other enough? Are they collaborating effectively? ✓ depends on their culture pg 24 ex 1 lead in pg 24 ex 2 A B listening business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_audio_files/business_partner_b2_plus_coursebook_audio_007_2_01.mp3 T / Cl What can you say to make sure people listen to you? ✓ Look at me pg 24 ex 3 A B listening business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_audio_files/business_partner_b2_plus_coursebook_audio_008_2_02.mp3 pg 24 ex 3 C listening business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_audio_files/business_partner_b2_plus_coursebook_audio_009_2_03.mp3 T / Cl Can you imagine a meeting without a moderator? ✓ need to make sure all participants can contribute → avoid interruptions ✓ stick to the agenda 〆on some occasions, you won't get a word in unless you interrupt someone → depends on team culture pg 24 ex 3 D speaking ]]> 30 to quieten = to become calmer or less noisy; to make sb/sth calmer or less noisy no-brainer = something that requires or involves little or no mental effort per se = intrinsically, in essence, by its very nature (comes from Latin, in which it literally means “by itself”) 29 went for dropped | decrease by 10% It's based on digits data ]]> 20250128 10:10-11:30 2 active Renegotiation of an agreement By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Business Partner B2 Plus, Pearson Unit 2.3 Changing an agreement pg 23 ex 7 A B vocab Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join ]]> Business Partner B2+ Unit 2.3 Changing an agreement 28 Considering options active textbook Should you always try to come clean about your mistakes? ✓ acknowledge their misjudgement 〆look like amateurs pg 22 ex 3 B video option A business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_video_files/business_partner_b2_plus_video_unit2_lesson3_2.3.2.mp4 T / Cl How would you feel after such a meeting? ✓ appreciate your partner being transparent, especially when making a mistake 〆might not be filled with confidence option B business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_video_files/business_partner_b2_plus_video_unit2_lesson3_2.3.3.mp4 T / Cl How would you react to a project being more 'streamlined'? 〆may feel like a buzzword which is more positive than cheap or cost-effective ✓ agree that on further analysis, the project can be improved pg 22 ex 4 speaking ]]> 27 Making affirmative choices active textbook What strategies can you use to renegotiate an agreement? ✓ focus on results rather than just one or other option → be more assertive when coming clean pg 22 ex 5 video business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_video_files/business_partner_b2_plus_video_unit2_lesson3_2.3.4.mp4 T / Cl What would you think if your partner announced they can't deliver what they had promised? 〆suspect they had a hidden agenda → depends if they can come up with a better solution = better admit encountering an obstacle & offering alternatives than just asking for so-called changes for the better pg 22 ex 6 speaking ]]> 26 Renegotiation of an agreement active textbook What expressions can you use to renegotiate an agreement? T / Cl Drawing on your experience, is it always a good idea to try to come clean if you make a mistake? ✓ depends on the impact at company level ✓ might omit a mistake that is now irrelevant set for homework pg 23 ex 8 vocab ]]> 25 Role play active textbook Would you be ready to give up Zorbing in exchange of a mudder race? visual visual pg 23 ex 9 A B role play → pg 134 student A → pg 133 student B ]]> 24 upfront = direct, honest to be carried away = to be so excited about something that you do not control what you say or do; to lose self-control to fill with confidence = used to express that someone has an assured attitude about their skills, abilities, or understanding if the truth be told = used when you are giving your honest opinion or admitting something; to be honest, frankly speaking streamlined = having been made simpler and more efficient or effective to devise = to plan or invent (a complex procedure, system, or mechanism) by careful thought drawing on = using information or your knowledge of something to help you do something Zorbing (also known as globe-riding, sphereing, orbing) = recreation or sport of rolling downhill inside an orb, typically made of transparent plastic mudder race (tough ~) = series of obstacle and mud runs that will push your physical and mental limits without the pressure of competition. Builds a community through teamwork and overcoming obstacles, where stepping outside your comfort zone is the reward eventuality = possible event or outcome 23 wasn't didn't look like a business conversation We counted (have added | summed up) all prices costs and decided that... A better strategy could be a mix of these two ones (OR a mix of both) According to Following | Based on | Given my experience ]]> 20250123 10:10-11:30 2 active Changing an agreement By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Business Partner B2 Plus, Pearson Unit 2.2 Kindness or success? pg 21 ex 6 grammar pg 21 ex 7 A grammar Unit 2.3 Changing an agreement Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook vznaniya meeting Vznaniya meeting details https://webinar.vznaniya.com/rooms/tq9-5cu-xxj-gsj/join zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> Business Partner B2+ Unit 2.3 Changing an agreement 22 Admitting mistakes active textbook Why or when would you not admit making a mistake? ✓ too late to be addressed ✓ irrelevant or insignificant ✓ might damage your reputation (...) pg 22 ex 1 A B speaking T / Cl What is the issue at stake? (reminder from previous case study) 〆 their partner took the lead in the previous meeting → unrealistic expectations 〆only low margin pg 22 ex 2 video business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_video_files/business_partner_b2_plus_video_unit2_lesson3_2.3.1.mp4 pg 22 ex 3 A speaking ]]> 21 to come clean = to tell the truth about something that you have been keeping secret amateur /ˈamətə,ˈamətʃə,ˌaməˈtəː/ = person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport, on an unpaid rather than a professional basis; person who is incompetent or inept at a particular activity 20 to make making when a mistake can influence to people All professionals don't be aren't afraid to make mistakes I just understood the common general idea ]]> 20250121 10:10-11:30 2 active Cleft sentences By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Business Partner B2 Plus, Pearson Unit 2.2 Kindness or success? Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> Business Partner B2+ 19 quarterly_test_kasperskygroup148_20241212.xml Quarterly test (logs) active wip quarterly_test_logs test_log_AlexandraNikolskaya_20241208_1323_quarterly_test_kasperskygroup148_20241212.xml test_log_YanLiberman_20250108_1740_quarterly_test_kasperskygroup148_20241212.xml test_log_IaroslavKarunnyi_20250121_0014_quarterly_test_kasperskygroup148_20241212.xml 18 20191106-1800 Cleft sentences active grammar 17 20240607-0854 Reduced cleft sentences active grammar 16 Cleft sentences active textbook What is it that makes staff work more efficiently? pg 21 ex 4 C grammar → pg 119 grammar reference: cleft sentences → pg 114 pronunciation bank: intonation in cleft sentences pg 21 ex 5 grammar ]]> 15 Intonation in cleft sentences wip active textbook When is intonation rising or falling? business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_audio_files/business_partner_b2_plus_coursebook_audio_041_P2_01.mp3 pg 114 ex 1 B listening business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_audio_files/business_partner_b2_plus_coursebook_audio_042_P2_02.mp3 pg 114 ex 2 3 listening ]]> 14 Emphasising with cleft sentences wip active textbook set for homework pg 21 ex 6 grammar pg 21 ex 7 A B speaking ]]> 13 12 20250116 10:10-11:30 2 active Kindness or success? By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Business Partner B2 Plus, Pearson Unit 2.1 Manager or mentor? pg 19 ex 8 vocab Unit 2.2 Kindness or success? pg 20 ex 2 3 reading Why it can be cruel to be kind in the workplace Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> Business Partner B2+ Unit 2.2 Kindness or success? 11 Why it can be cruel to be kind in the workplace Do you agree that managers can't show the same compassion as teammates may have for each other? Why / why not? active textbook ✓ probably not unless trade unions have a say → shouldn't be too kind pg 20 ex 1 lead in T / Cl What business cautionary tales do you know of? What have you learnt from them? ✓ Elon Musk's hostile take-over of Twitter, now known as X → market share dropped significantly pg 20 ex 2 3 reading Why it can be cruel to be kind in the workplace T / Cl Do you agree that managers can't show the same compassion as teammates may have for each other? Why / why not? ✓ responsible for the company's success ≠ accountable for employees' well-being Should you exude kindness at a job interview? ✓ expected feature of interpersonal skills → prepare support stories for behavioural questions ]]> 10 to make hard calls = to take difficult decisions to exude = to display (an emotion etc.) freely or abundantly; to emit; to ooze out cautionary tale = genre of story that is told to warn the audience of a specific danger. Cautionary tales are written to teach a lesson or a general moral issue, normally to young children to cut the mustard = to come up to expectations; reach the required standard decency = honest, polite behaviour that follows accepted moral standards and shows respect for others to plunge = to move or make sb/sth move suddenly forwards and/or downwards; (of prices, temperatures, etc.) to decrease suddenly and quickly 9 the time it wasn't (hasn't been) a step in the past back Most of claims complaints are about stability This is a situation when the executive can't find any argue argument It's hard to answer on it ]]> hierarchy /'haiə:,ɔrki:/ 20250114 10:10-11:30 2 active Effective mentoring within your company An ideal mentor By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Business Partner B2 Plus, Pearson Unit 2.1 Manager or mentor? pg 18 ex 6 vocab Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> Business Partner B2+ Unit 2 Give and take 8 Giving back in a cooperative & inclusive atmosphere active textbook Should you always be candid with your peers? Why / why not? ✓ mistrust 〆distrust = lack of trust; doubt; suspicion pg 18 ex 6 vocab T / Cl Should you always be candid with your peers? Why / why not? ✓ build a climate of trust rather than mistrust How do mentoring skills evolve over time? ✓ people tend to show more compassion as they grow older pg 19 ex 7 vocab T / Cl Do you work in a very inclusive corporate environment? ✓ many ethnic minorities ✓ different sexual orientations & religious convictions set for homework pg 19 ex 8 vocab ]]> 7 Creating an atmosphere of give and take active textbook How do you manage to balance calling the shots and yet maintaining a cooperative atmosphere? ✓ ensure there is always mutual feedback pg 19 ex 9 speaking Project: Writing guidelines for new mentors T / Cl Who was your best mentor? Why were they inspirational? ✓ created a circle of safety ✓ had best interests of employees at heart (...) pg 19 ex 10 A B speaking T / Cl Do you remember what any of your mentors may have learnt from their 2-way relationship with you? ✓ new approach to problem-solving ✓ latest technologies which hadn't been tested and deployed widely yet = evidence of mutual benefit pg 19 ex 10 C writing → prepare guidelines for effective mentoring → try to add anecdotes from your professional life to make it more tangible (imagine how you might want to recycle this task as prep for behavioural questions at a job interview!) ]]> 6 to evolve (from sth) (into sth) = to develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complicated form; to develop sth in this way mistrust = feeling that you cannot trust sb/sth strust = lack of trust; doubt; suspicion candid = saying what you think openly and honestly; not hiding your thoughts inclusion = fact of including sb/sth; the fact of being included inclusive = not excluding any of the parties or groups involved in something to have someone's best interests at heart = to genuinely care about someone's well-being and prioritise their needs and desires 5 compassion compassionate They are always telling the 1st thought they have say what crosses their mind My approach is to trust people in the first look at first sight We're always making always make decisions with staff (= rule, always true → present simple) I always try to give a lot of knowledges knowledge Just look for at the previous reports and do the same ]]> report /rɪˈpɔ:t/ 20250109 10:10-11:30 2 active Manager or mentor? By the end of this session you will have studied print Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Business Partner B2 Plus, Pearson Unit 2 Give and take Unit 2.1 Manager or mentor? Business Partner B2 Plus coursebook quarterly test Complete quarterly test 〆no dictionaries 〆no language notes → complete as h/w by Friday 20241213 → time allowed: 60min Quarterly test (on-line version) zoom_meeting.png Zoom meeting details Meeting ID: 778 8235 9654 Passcode: U2c0NY https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77882359654?pwd=Z1wzzFd3uOFuD1uWdM6TwkSMhYtbZT.1 ]]> Business Partner B2+ Unit 2 Give and take 4 Give and take active textbook Being a giver is not good for a 100-yard dash, but it’s valuable in a marathon. Do you agree? ‘Being a giver♠ is not good for a 100-yard dash♣, but it’s valuable in a marathon.’ Adam Grant, U.S. author and professor at the University of Pennsylvania T / Cl When does it pay off to be considerate & supportive? ♣ 100-yard dash = 100-yard dash is a track and field sprint event of 100 yards (91.44 metres). It was part of the Commonwealth Games until 1970, and was included in the triathlon of the Olympics in 1904. It is not generally used in international events, replaced by the 100-metre sprint (109.36 yards). However, it is still occasionally run in the United States in certain competitions ♠ giver = someone who tends to provide support, help, or resources to others. Givers often prioritize the needs of others and find fulfilment in being generous and nurturing. They may feel a sense of purpose in helping others and may derive joy from acts of kindness ✓ it pays off to be generous in a long term situation 〆it's not always effective to take into consideration people's feelings when pushed for deadlines ]]> 3 Manager or mentor? active Have you ever had a mentor? Was it a successful experience? textbook ✓ depends on the level of seniority of the mentor ≠ coaching! ✓ not everyone may have been trained to pass on knowledge effectively Have you ever experienced a situation when your mentor would not share sensitive information? ✓ only during the probation period pg 18 ex 1 lead in pg 18 ex 2 3 video business_partner/business_partner_b2_plus/business_partner_b2_plus_video_files/business_partner_b2_plus_video_unit2_lesson1_2.1.1.mp4 T / Cl What topics were mentioned? giving expert advice being a mentor showing compassion being kind nurturing coaching creating new opportunities opening new resources within a company passing on advice providing new opportunities to learn creating trust developing honest and open relationships Why shouldn't CEOs always try to call the shots? ✓ they may learn a lot more from their employees than just being a dictator → encourage divergent opinions & creative solutions What is the impact of CEOs being mentors rather just 'dictators'? ✓ being compassionate & nurturing attracts talent ✓ being candid & honest about plans encourages talent to come up with solutions → focus on common goals: the company's success & employee satisfaction → show that CEOs act in staff interest pg 18 ex 4 vocab pg 18 ex 5 speaking Lexical material: Giving back set for homework pg 18 ex 6 vocab ]]> 2 100-yard dash = track and field sprint event of 100 yards (91.44 metres). It was part of the Commonwealth Games until 1970, and was included in the triathlon of the Olympics in 1904. It is not generally used in international events, replaced by the 100-metre sprint (109.36 yards). However, it is still occasionally run in the United States in certain competitions giver = someone who tends to provide support, help, or resources to others. Givers often prioritize the needs of others and find fulfilment in being generous and nurturing. They may feel a sense of purpose in helping others and may derive joy from acts of kindness to call the shots = to take the initiative in deciding how something should be done compassionate = feeling or showing sympathy for people who are suffering nurturing = helping sb/sth to develop and be successful; having a feeling, an idea, a plan, etc. for a long time and encourage it to develop; care, encouragement and support given to sb/sth while they are growing to throw sb in at the deep end = to make someone start a new and difficult job or activity without helping them or preparing them for it to sneak a peek = to take the opportunity to have a quick look at something such as a film before it is officially available 1 common general it's important for a team I would have been happy if I had been provided in provided with | given mentoring in at the beginning of my career There is a big chance risk that the task would be failed fail It was not just about studying teaching them Sometimes he needs to give an (a piece of) advice They give them simple tasks which don't hardly affect significantly the workflow (Only) A less amount minority of bosses are interested in nurturing There is no aren't any injuries It must not be the a one-way street ]]>