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20170511-20190131activeBy the end of this session you will have studied activetextbook20190131 (2ach)
Homework [from previous lesson]
Prepare any questions you may have or topics you would like to review before the end of the course
This is your last lesson
Lesson plan
flipped lesson contents (review of Efekta course)
$list_of_ref = "";
include("inc/xml_load_file_ref.inc");
support materials covered
Grammar: (reminder) Future in the past
T / Cl
Tuesday
I'm meeting an important client tomorrow
Wednesday
I [was meeting / I was going to meet / I was supposed to meet / I was to have met] an important client this morning but it has been postponed
- was going to meet
- was supposed to meet
- was to have met
= future seen from the past
T / Cl
You have a job interview in another town tomorrow but you have a tight budget.
a) You tell your friend:
I'm going to get up at 6am to catch the cheapest train
b) You promise:
I will travel 2nd class to cut costs
The next day, you miss your train
You tell your friend:
a) I was going to get up at 6am to catch the cheapest train
[you got up at 6am / you overslept]
- you overslept
intention, plan
= future from the past
b) I would travel 2nd class to cut costs
!= repeated action
= arrangement, intention that didn't happen
Structures:
was/were + to + infinitive
formal
= happened later
would + infinitive
formal
= happened later
was / were going to + infinitive
= happened later
informal
was/were about to + infinitive
informal
= that happened soon afterwards
was/were + to have + past participle
formal
= didn't happen later
would have + past participle
neutral
= didn't happen later
was / were supposed + to + infinitive
neutral
= didn't happen later
SSS practise future seen from the past with the following visuals.
I was going to get married when my car broke down
I was to get married but my car broke down
Grammar: Must vs should
T / Cl
I ___ remember to give him a call
- must
[you think something is necessary / someone else says it's necessary]
- you think something is necessary
= speaker's perspective
I ___ work this Saturday
- have to
[you think something is necessary / someone else says it's necessary]
- someone else says it's necessary
= external reason
Grammar: must / had to
You say talking about today
I must finish by the end of the month
You say talking about the past
I ___ finish by the end of the month
- had to
= past form of 'must'
Grammar: mustn't vs don't have to
In this company you must wear a tie every day
In that company you [mustn't / don't have to] wear a tie every day
- don't have to
= not obligatory
(mustn't = not allowed)
Grammar: Modals of deduction
Meow!
It ___ be a cat
- must
= certain
It ___ be a tiger [negative]
- can't be
= impossible
Scratch - scratch - scratch
It ___ be a mouse
- could / might
= possible
He dropped jam on his tie
He [must / has to be] upset
- must
= deduction
SSS practise 'must vs have to' with the following visuals.
He must be very upset because jam dropped on his tie
Grammar: used to / get used to
I [used to / would] like tea with milk when I lived in the UK
- used to
This means [a past habit / a conditional situation]?
- past habit
= stative meaning
I [used to / would] drink tea with milk every day when I lived in the UK
. used to
This means [a past habit / a repeated action / a conditional situation]?
- past habit
= stative meaning
. would
- repeated action
= dynamic meaning
I would like tea with milk if I lived in the UK
= 2nd conditional
I would drink tea with milk every day if I lived in the UK
= 2nd conditional
I [used to / would] live near Lesny Ostrov
- used to 1
= state
I [used to / would] run 1.30 twice a week
- used to 1
- would 2
= activity
1 past habit
= stative meaning
2 repeated action
= dynamic meaning
Watch out!
I didn't [use to / used to] like vodka
- use to /ˈju:zdˈtu/
= infinitive
used to + infinitive = habit in the past
be used to = state
get used to = process
I have already been working 10 years in this company
I don't think I'll ever [be used to / get used to] working like this
- get used to
Jay used to work under pressure
(but he didn't get used to work under pressure because he didn't like it)
Jack can work under pressure because he's used to it
= he's worked many years and has got used to it
Grammar: Will vs Would to describe expected actions & habits in the past & present
He'll drive his car at week ends
Is it a habitual action or state?
- habitual action
Is it past, present or future?
- present
= will + infinitive to talk about a present habit [habitual action]
He would drive his car at week ends
Is it a habitual action or state?
- habitual action
Is it past, present or future?
- past
= would + infinitive to talk about a past habit [habitual action]
CCQ
I [used to / would] have long hair
- used to
'would + infinitive' to talk about a past habit [habitual action]
'used to' to talk about a past habit & past state [habitual action]
He is never late
Is it a habitual action or state?
- state
Can you use 'will' instead of 'is'?
- no
new expressions
include("inc/xml_echo_expressions.inc");
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
the wedding was going to be postponed but the bride insisted on being wed that day
he must to present a new kind of the glasses
he has no any hat
they were planned planning to go to the restaurant when but he started to cook
he was to have planned to go to the restaurant but it didn't happen
he was to have planned to go gone to the restaurant but it didn't happen
I would use it two times per twice a month
I was thinking that I will would use ...
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
$list_of_reviews= "grammar_conditionals_selection_b2_02.csv grammar_conditionals_selection_b2_03.csv";
include ('inc/csv_load_homework.inc');
Prepare any questions you may have or topics you would like to review before the end of the course
last lesson 20190131
Lesson plan
flipped lesson contents (review of Efekta course)support materials covered
Grammar: Talking about the future
T / Cl
What [are you doing / will you do / will you be doing / are you going to do] next year?
- are you going to do
= plan
$list_of_decks= "deck_of_phrases_future_forms.csv";
include ('inc/csv_load_deck.inc');
new expressionsdeco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes the Norway is more predictable
we have no any opportunity
Argentina has a lot of cows which produce a lo of gas in the atmosphere
I don't know is if it is true
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
support materials covered
Grammar: Review of conditionals
$list_of_decks= "deck_of_phrases_conditionals.csv";
include ('inc/csv_load_deck.inc');
$list_of_reviews= "grammar_conditionals_selection_b2_02.csv grammar_conditionals_selection_b2_03.csv";
include ('inc/csv_load_review.inc');
SSS practise conditionals with the following visuals.
If I lived in this building, I would have parties in the swimming pool every night...
Grammar: Present simple vs present continuous
You [are / are being] Russian
- are
You [play / are playing] the guitar
- play
= present simple
factual information, routine activities, habits
I'm meeting a colleague
the situation is [now / soon]?
- now
I'm meeting a colleague now so I can't answer
= action in progress
I'm meeting a colleague tonight so I can't come
- soon
= arrangement
Grammar: to be going to vs present continuous
We are going to buy a new car
[we know / we don't know] which one & when
- we don't know yet
= intention, plan
We are buying a new car
- we know all the details about it
= arrangement
new expressions
shallow = not having much distance between the top or surface and the bottom
ladder = a piece of equipment for climbing up and down a wall, the side of a building, etc., consisting of two lengths of wood or metal that are joined together by steps or rungs
deckchair = folding chair with a long fabric seat on a wooden or metal frame, used for example on a beach or beside a swimming pool
carpenter = person whose job is making and repairing wooden objects and structures
chain-saw = tool made of a chain with sharp teeth set in it, that is driven by a motor and used for cutting wood
punching bag = inflated ball or bag that is suspended and punched for training in boxing
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
if I would be were a big wheel wig I would live in this apartment
I had more experience in my life I would avoid have avoided some mistakes
by knocking by foot kicking pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
on-line Efekta course
Complete Level 14 Unit 5 lessons 3+4
Important! Attend on-line conversation classes.
Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson.
Presentations mindmap
presentations_mindmap.pdf Optional homework
Presentation
- prepare a 2-3min presentation
- random topic
- focus on introduction & conclusion
- you may use 2-3 slides but not more
- rehearse oral delivery (pace, intonation, pitch, volume)
Lesson plan
flipped lesson contents (review of Efekta course)
$list_of_ref = "14-5-3 14-5-4";
include("inc/xml_load_file_ref.inc");
support materials coverednew expressions
include("inc/xml_echo_expressions.inc");
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
it depends if you're better to at listening or watching
I can be a little disagreed disagree a little
this section will be discussed discuss/ talk / deal with about...
we want to bear fruits fruit
it depends from on the topic
the presenter did make / cracked a lot of jokes
Steve Balmer is the man who went down decreased / cut / slashed the economical numbers economic results of Microsoft
it's difficult to illustrate by with words
let's come back to home
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
report /rə'pɔ:rt/
asked /'æskt/ /'æst/
flipped lesson contents (review of Efekta course)
$list_of_ref = "14-5-1 14-5-2";
include("inc/xml_load_file_ref.inc");
support materials covered
Functional language: Presentations
new expressions
include("inc/xml_echo_expressions.inc");
to improvise = to make or do sth using whatever is available, usually because you do not have what you really need
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
and so on and so on forth
sometimes I have no any answers
the questions didn't were not repeated (asked again) likely luckily I didn't have to make a speech
I 'm recorded my speech
my manager gave some feedbacks feedback
we have just completed our analyse analysis
we had a some tough news for today
our economical economic situation is bad
I'll keep in touch on with our partners
to read behind between the lines
it became more engageable engaging
let's come get back at to work
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
technical /'teknikəl/
geopolitical /,dʒi:əupə'litikəl/
flipped lesson contents (review of Efekta course)
$list_of_ref = "14-4-3 14-4-4";
include("inc/xml_load_file_ref.inc");
support materials covered
(reminder for Michail & Evgeny B)
EF's cloud-based school is built around the concept of 'flipped learning' to ensure maximum engagement and student progress. Find out more about 'flipped learning' and how it works in this short, fun video.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7U7QndZI3U
(review of past lesson)
The Business 2.0 Upper Intermediate
3.1 What quality means
the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_students_book_pg36-39_quality_vs_planned_obsolescence.pdf
pg 36 ex 6 7 listening
the_business_mac_millan_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_46.ogg
Lexical material: Quality & standards (planned obsolescence)
pg 36 ex 8 discussion
discuss using the following expressions
- white goods
- planned / built-in obsolescence
- labour time
- spare parts
- fashion
- frequent upgrade
- recycling
- taken-for-granted quality
- enchanting quality
- depreciation of assets implemented by B2B
new expressions
include("inc/xml_echo_expressions.inc");
white goods = domestic appliance, is usually defined as a large machine which accomplishes some routine housekeeping task,
which includes purposes such as cooking, or food preservation
built-in / planned obsolescence = commercial strategy to decide of built quality and when goods could become old-fashioned; falling into disuse or becoming out of date
barbell = long metal bar with weights at each end, used in the sport of weightlifting and for exercise
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
I will be in front of the next lesson ahead | I'll have caught up my backlog
you should say about consider the speed, price
as for me, the more most important is the price
as for me, the more important is the price
as for me, what is the more important is the price
which side aspect / feature do you prefer?
speaking about me as far as I am concerned I prefer Yandex market...
2 days before ago I understood found out that
it's not so huge much money for this service
I see your approach where you're coming from for over the long term duration pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
counter-argument /ˈkauntə ˈɑ:ɡjumənt/
on-line Efekta course
Complete Level 14 Unit 4 lessons 1+2
Rescheduled from previous lesson
Complete Level 14 Unit 3 lessons 4
Important! Attend on-line conversation classes.
Lesson plan
flipped lesson contents (review of Efekta course)
$list_of_ref = "14-3-4 14-4-1 14-4-2";
include("inc/xml_load_file_ref.inc");
support materials coverednew expressions
include("inc/xml_echo_expressions.inc");
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
this sport takes so many much time
a lot of power plants have to work unstoppable non-stop (OR are unstoppable)
if you say about mean / consider soft skills, I prefer...
it works less effective effectively
they have another one other features
it's not so as hard as I think
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
inevitable /ɪnˈevɪtəbl/
on-line Efekta course
Complete Level 14 Unit 3 lessons 3+4
Important! Attend on-line conversation classes.
Rescheduled from previous lesson
$list_of_reviews= "grammar_prepositions_selection_b1_01.csv grammar_prepositions_selection_b1_02.csv grammar_conditionals_selection_b2_02.csv grammar_conditionals_selection_b2_03.csv";
include ('inc/csv_load_homework.inc');
Lesson plan
flipped lesson contents (review of Efekta course)
$list_of_ref = "14-3-3";
include("inc/xml_load_file_ref.inc");
support materials covered
random topics:
- good practice re writing documentation
- common issues with glossary
- bridging the gap between testing engineers & technical documentation writers
new expressions
include("inc/xml_echo_expressions.inc");
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
there is a gap between the documentator documentalist and...
it that 's why (green) initiative should be on at the right time
the third world countries of third world cannot cannot continue...
there are no economical economic benefits
in on our floor
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
geopolitical /,dʒi:əupə'litikəl/
flipped lesson contents (review of Efekta course)
$list_of_ref = "14-3-1 14-3-2";
include("inc/xml_load_file_ref.inc");
Grammar: Prepositions
$list_of_reviews= "grammar_prepositions_selection_b2_01.csv grammar_prepositions_selection_b2_02.csv";
//$list_of_reviews= "grammar_prepositions_selection_b2_01.csv grammar_prepositions_selection_b2_02.csv grammar_conditionals_selection01.csv";
include ('inc/csv_load_review.inc');
support materials coverednew expressions
include("inc/xml_echo_expressions.inc");
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
they want to close their nuclear power stations at all altogether
I 'm not don't particular agree with you
there are is no any sortings sorting / segregation of waste for from my point of view
there's no economical economic factor (motivation) n our country
they can call to the police
a car who which can go (float) by on the water
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
influence /'influ:əns/
worked /wə:kt/
flipped lesson contents (review of Efekta course)
$list_of_ref = "14-2-3 14-2-4";
include("inc/xml_load_file_ref.inc");
support materials covered
$list_of_reviews= "grammar_prepositions_selection_b1_01.csv grammar_prepositions_selection_b1_02.csv grammar_conditionals_selection_b2_02.csv grammar_conditionals_selection_b2_03.csv";
include ('inc/csv_load_review.inc');
Grammar: Review of conditionals
$list_of_decks= "deck_of_phrases_conditionals.csv";
include ('inc/csv_load_deck.inc');
new expressions
include("inc/xml_echo_expressions.inc");
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
I have worken worked from home
after that you can come to the work
for me it doesn't work
I tried to remind myself remember
I have seen watched (surveyed) a lot of videos
on the one hand / first of all it's a complicated question from one side
one point of criticising criticism is...
I don't know what could be happen
some kind of juridistic legal papers
in case if they don't like the product
to enter to the web-site
we have a lot of customers that are interesting interested in a cloud subscription service
if customers pay for the one year
if customers pay for the one first year
have we catched caught my point?
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
on-line Efekta course
Complete Level 14 Unit 2 lessons 1+2
Important! Attend on-line conversation classes.
@ Mikhail, Evgeny B
Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson
http://www.ictnle.com/mindmaps/conditionals_mindmap.pdf
Lesson plan
flipped lesson contents (review of Efekta course)
$list_of_ref = "14-2-1 14-2-2";
include("inc/xml_load_file_ref.inc");
support materials coverednew expressions
include("inc/xml_echo_expressions.inc");
attendant = person whose job is to serve or help people in a public place; person who takes care of and lives or travels with an important person or a sick or disabled person
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
a typical Kaspersky party is not blowing doesn't (usually) blow my mind usually
a very nice girl, a waiter waitress
I didn't know about this ability possibility
you can't spend so as much money as you want
it depends on the famousness fame of the person
when I look in / on at sth
you save a the world
you should image imagine that...
to make draw attention
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
event /i'vent/
flipped lesson contents (review of Efekta course)
$list_of_ref = "14-1-3 14-1-4";
include("inc/xml_load_file_ref.inc");
support materials coverednew expressions
include("inc/xml_echo_expressions.inc");
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
what exactly you don't you understand?
for me the better best is face to face
there are no any statistics about it
my biggest regret about this is that we should use have used some test group for understand understanding what will be happened would happen in the future
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
flipped lesson contents (review of Efekta course)
$list_of_ref = "14-1-1 14-1-2";
include("inc/xml_load_file_ref.inc");
support materials coverednew expressions
include("inc/xml_echo_expressions.inc");
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
I had to finish it for in / within one year
I had to pay by my own myself
they want a work
when I should make have / get things done
as always I should say talk / consider about the resources
we don't spend any time for on this task
some tasks are rather challengeable challenging
I'm not a project manager too either
and so forth on and so forth
it was invented after for a nuclear program
I'm interesting to map interested in mapping out the existing situation
it will include involve double twice as much work
we need to spend time for on their training
we will be ready for to do doing this
to work so hardly hard pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
ASAP /ˈeɪˈesˈeɪˈpi/
flipped lesson contents (review of Efekta course)
$list_of_ref = "13-6-3 13-6-4";
include("inc/xml_load_file_ref.inc");
support materials coverednew expressions
include("inc/xml_echo_expressions.inc");
Hard cheese = Back luck!
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
it's specialised on in maths
we spent about 2 hours per day for on preparation
it's important for countries' independency independence
there's no concurrency competition in this area
as the bigger it will became become as the more competition it will have
they didn't have an the ability to compete
they couldn't allowed afford to invest in machines to produce cheese because of the low return on investment
additional money should be get got / raised pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
Rescheduled from previous lesson
on-line Efekta course
Complete Level 13 Unit 6 lessons 1+2
Complete Level 13 Unit 5 lesson 4
Important! Attend on-line conversation classes.
Lesson plan
flipped lesson contents (review of Efekta course)
$list_of_ref = "13-5-4 13-6-1 13-6-2";
include("inc/xml_load_file_ref.inc");
support materials coverednew expressions
include("inc/xml_echo_expressions.inc");
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
people lost an the ability to write concisely
in a concisive concise manner
it's a problem the mankind finished sth properly
as the more letters I see, the more I see there are no signatures...
I could be very annoying annoyed about by this
I think we should to check
is it possible to execute this project or no not
a good technology which I use a lot of
it's more vulnerable for to cyberattacks
the return of on investment should be longer
we should say about talk about / distinguish 2 things
foreign governments did put in place this such an instrument (to avoid another investment bubble burst)
if you said talk about an economy of services
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
on-line Efekta course
Complete Level 13 Unit 6 lessons 1+2
Rescheduled from previous lesson
Complete Level 13 Unit 5 lesson 4
Important! Attend on-line conversation classes.
Lesson plan
flipped lesson contents (review of Efekta course)support materials covered
random topics:
- pros & cons of md (markdown), xml & human readable files
- which text editors for what (vim vs emacs vs atom)
- is CLI still superior / faster to GUI or just old-fashioned?
- deployment of GNU Linux in public administration (schools, outpatient clinics...)
- controversial skills of Windows-only sys admins
- steep learning curve of GNU Linux & traditional open-source software
- deceptively easy software released by M$
- best practice for presentations (ppt vs pdf vs latex)
new expressions
learning curve = rate at which you learn a new subject or a new skill; the process of learning from the mistakes you make
from scratch = from the beginning, especially without relying on resources or other advantages
deceptive = misleading; giving the wrong idea or impression and making you believe sth that is not true
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
they fighted fought a lot
I want to talk tell you about freedom of choice
they re-wrote this application absolutely completely / from scratch
many tools that work good well for Windows
this is the different other side of the coin
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
on-line Efekta course
Complete Level 13 Unit 5 lessons 3+4
Rescheduled from previous lesson
Complete Level 13 Unit 5 lessons 1+2
Important! Attend on-line conversation classes.
Lesson plan
flipped lesson contents (review of Efekta course)
$list_of_ref = "13-5-1 13-5-2 13-5-3";
include("inc/xml_load_file_ref.inc");
support materials coverednew expressions
include("inc/xml_echo_expressions.inc");
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
Italy has a big economical economic problem
fairly to be honest I didn't have time to cover this lesson
it will be the same with as what?
it could be happened anything happen anytime / anything could happen
how much long was Poland divided disputed by ...
they prefer to spend 5 billions dollars for on that
there was many much corruption
Majdan can't be couldn't have taken place if Janukovich was had been so good a president / a so good president
a year and a half in the past ago pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
on-line Efekta course
Complete Level 13 Unit 5 lessons 1+2
Rescheduled from previous lesson
Complete Level 13 Unit 4 lessons 3+4
Important! Attend on-line conversation classes.
Lesson plan
flipped lesson contents (review of Efekta course)
$list_of_ref = "13-4-3 13-4-4";
include("inc/xml_load_file_ref.inc");
support materials covered
quarterly test
feedback
new expressions
include("inc/xml_echo_expressions.inc");
to slaughter = to kill an animal, usually for its meat; to kill a large number of people or animals violently
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
I plan to speed catch up the backlog
because of the insufficient ecological education quality of education in ecology
to do more for to promote
to do more for promote promoting
there are is a lot of evidence
have you ever met seen cows that shout before they were slaughtered pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
cow /'kau/
predator /'predətə:/
on-line Efekta course
Complete Level 13 Unit 4 lessons 3+4
Important! Attend on-line conversation classes.
Prepare for quarterly test
Bookmark the following static url for quick access to on-line Efekta contents
(e.g. if you need to complete a final writing task while commuting)
Efekta flipped lessons review (for teachers)
@ Evgeny B
EF's cloud-based school is built around the concept of 'flipped learning' to ensure maximum engagement and student progress. Find out more about 'flipped learning' and how it works in this short, fun video.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7U7QndZI3U
Lesson plan
flipped lesson contents (review of Efekta course)
$list_of_ref = "13-4-3 13-4-4";
//include("inc/xml_load_file_ref.inc");
support materials covered Quarterly test
$test_ref= "quarterly_test_kasperskygroup15_20180920.xml";
include ('inc/xml_load_quarterly_test.inc');
Denis 2+4+1+3+3+7=20 (59%)
Evgeny C 4+4+0+4+1+6=19 (56%)
Aleksandr 2+4+2+4+3+6=21 (62%)
Evgeny B 2+2+1+3+1+6=15 (45%)
=================================
total 5+4+5+5+5+10=34 (100%)
new expressions
//include("inc/xml_echo_expressions.inc");
panacea /,pænə'si:ə/ ~ (for sth) = something that will solve all the problems of a particular situation
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
to my pity regret
I should be to have been / have arrived at the start of the forum
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
flipped lesson contents (review of Efekta course)
$list_of_ref = "13-4-1 13-4-2";
include("inc/xml_load_file_ref.inc");
support materials covered
New Inside Out Upper Intermediate
Lexical material: Reasons for giving up smoking
pg 42 ex 1 2 3 reading
I know it's bad...
Lexical material: Phrasal verbs with objects
T / Cl
Which is correct?
1. He found the answer out
2. He found out the answer
- 1. He found out the answer
Which is correct?
1. He found it out
2. He found out it
- 1. He found it out
I flicked [through the book / the book through]
- I flicked through the book
verb + particle + object
= type 1 (not separable)
I flicked [through it / it through]
- I flicked through it
= type 1 (not separable) even with a pronoun
I sorted [out the problem / the problem out]
- I sorted the problem out
verb + object + particle
- I sorted out the problem
verb + particle + object
= type 2 (separable)
I sorted [out it / it out]
- I sorted it out
verb + object (pronoun) + particle
= type 2 always separable with a pronoun
pg 43 ex 1 2 vocab - phrasal verbs
literal / idiomatic (figurative)
pg 43 ex 3 vocab - phrasal verbs
T / Cl
Would you feel up to giving up drinking altogether?
- (...)
How would you shake off a bad day?
- (...)
At what age are people usually worn out by parties?
- (...)
pg 43 ex 1 2 speaking
Lexical material: Phrasal verbs with take, get
T / Cl
your boss wants to promote you to a position in China
you [take up / turn down] the offer
- (...)
set for homework - tbc
pg 45 ex 1 2 3 Vocab extra - phrasal verbs
pg 45 ex 4 5 Vocab extra - phrasal verbs
Grammar: Cleft sentences (reminder)
T / Cl
1. It is important that you send your reply by midday
2. What is important is that you send your reply by midday
Which sounds more convincing?
- 2
What do you emphasise [subject / object]?
- object (reply)
= cleft sentence
Emphasise the following statement:
You made a mistake
- It was you who made a mistake
= cleft sentence
new expressions
include("inc/xml_echo_expressions.inc");
to drive away = to force to go away
that's saying something = used to suggest there is evidence to be investigated
muddy = not clear, confusing
to flick through = to move or make sth move with sudden quick movements
to get over sth = to recover from (not separable)
to let sb down = to make sb disappointed
to give up = to quit
to feel up to sth = to feel strong enough to do sth
to come down with sth = to become ill
to put sb off = to make sb dislike sth
to take after sb = to be like an older relative
to take sb up on sth = to accept sth that is offered or available
to wear sb out = to make sb feel very tired
to take up = to begin; to resume; to accept
to give in = to stop fighting or arguing and do as the other person wants; give someone his own way; stop opposing someone
to let sb down = to make sb disappointed
to drive sb away = make sb stop wanting to be with you
to get over = to recover from
to feel up to sth / doing sth = to have enough strength or will
to wear sb out = to make you very tired
to keep up with sth = to be up to date
to put sth off = to delay, make happen later
to come up with = to invent
to cut down on = to reduce [the consumption] of sth
polling station = place where people go to vote in an election
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes during on Sunday I had some kind of marathon in the city
I didn't spend anytime for on English h/w
for product producing energy it's not power powerful enough
for my life in my lifetime it could be enough
I don't think it's really exist this problem really exists
it's not so pollutive polluting
it shouldn't create generate / yield / make such profit
my favourite water hydro energy is...
if you will stay put / place / locate this on the roof
when you do sth voluntarily pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
flipped lesson contents (review of Efekta course)
$list_of_ref = "13-3-3 13-3-4";
include("inc/xml_load_file_ref.inc");
support materials coverednew expressions
include("inc/xml_echo_expressions.inc");
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
it's different than in from (the redistribution of wealth in) western countries
to sum it up it
we want nothing but only micro-giving
a small people who amount of very active people can fear threaten the majority
as the bigger a company is as the more publicity stunts are made
it influences on the people in the city
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
spectacularly /spe'ktækyələ:li:/
kindness /'kaindnəs/
flipped lesson contents (review of Efekta course)
$list_of_ref = "13-3-1 13-3-2";
include("inc/xml_load_file_ref.inc");
support materials coverednew expressions
include("inc/xml_echo_expressions.inc");
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
I feel safety safe in my district
despite the fact that there are a lot of...
despite that although there are a lot of...
I've read an article not so far a long time ago / recently
they spent money for on the neighbourhood
I make some donate donations
it's become more easy easier
if I had decided many years not to grow, I will would not be successful now
you can't help to everyone
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
on-line Efekta course
Complete Level 13 Unit 2 lessons 2 (rescheduled from previous lesson)
Complete Level 13 Unit 2 lessons 3+4
Important! Attend on-line conversation classes.
Lesson plan
flipped lesson contents (review of Efekta course)
$list_of_ref = "13-2-2 13-2-3 13-2-4";
include("inc/xml_load_file_ref.inc");
support materials coverednew expressions
include("inc/xml_echo_expressions.inc");
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
I didn't complete haven't completed it yet
I don't want that my colleagues think that I spend time for on learning English at work
I think the most easiest thing to do is writing
I don't scare 'm not scared of spelling, I scare 'm scared by grammar structure
and so forth on and so forth
I read in Russian every all the time
it's brain damage professional deformation
it's hard to read for (the ) first time
you'll be wonder surprised
I can't underscore choose / select / highlight 1 or 2 books
if you say talk about historical scientists
who will be responsive responsible for this job
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
every book should be re-read /'ri:'rɛd/
arguable /'ɔrgyu:əbəl/
recipe /'resəpi:/
on-line Efekta course
Complete Level 13 Unit 1 lessons 4 (rescheduled from previous lesson)
Complete Level 13 Unit 2 lessons 1+2
Important! Attend on-line conversation classes.
Lesson plan
flipped lesson contents (review of Efekta course)
$list_of_ref = "13-1-4 13-2-1";
include("inc/xml_load_file_ref.inc");
support materials coverednew expressions
include("inc/xml_echo_expressions.inc");
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
it's very important how do you look (what you look like)
it was a good better solution than stay staying in retail
sometimes I have to go to the work
I'm staying getting / becoming / growing older and older
I still remember very good well when ...
could you say tell me about the traits of our new manager
this project is very challengeable challenging
he will be very good in at trying again and again not giving up / being resilient
imagine Ivan Ivanov John Bull (BrEn) / John Q.Public - John Doe (AmEn) is an opportunist
really, it's not mine my cup of tea
since wikipedia is became has become available...
I don't think so that art is still art
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
enormous /ə'nɔ:rməs/
on-line Efekta course
Complete Level 13 Unit 1 lessons 1+2 (rescheduled from previous lesson)
Complete Level 13 Unit 1 lessons 3+4
Important! Attend on-line conversation classes.
Lesson plan
flipped lesson contents (review of Efekta course)
$list_of_ref = "13-1-1 13-1-2 13-1-3";
include("inc/xml_load_file_ref.inc");
support materials coverednew expressions
include("inc/xml_echo_expressions.inc");
GDP = Gross Domestic Product
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
sometimes you work for on a project for a long time
I don't know if is it is true or not
do you feel any time as have you ever felt like a quitter?
how do you feel if you success succeed but they are fails fail
if his mother didn't work had not been working for IBM company Bill Gates didn't succeed couldn't have succeeded
it's a really real story
they have no any choice
it's a good moment thing in our company
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
strength /s'treŋkθ/
No mandatory on-line lessons during holiday break in July!
(but catch up your backlog if you can...)
on-line Efekta course
Complete Level 13 Unit 1 lessons 1+2
Important! Attend on-line conversation classes.
Lesson plan
flipped lesson contents (review of Efekta course)
$list_of_ref = "";
include("inc/xml_load_file_ref.inc");
support materials covered
only Evgeniy present
random topics:
holiday destinations
accommodations
activities for children
Grammar: Present perfect vs past simple
T / Cl
He worked in this company for many years
- he used but he doesn't anymore
point in time
= past simple
He has worked in this company for many years
- he still works
experience & relevance to today
= present perfect
time markers with past simple
yesterday - since - last night - just after you left - in 2016
before the meeting - earlier this morning
yet (AmEn only)- already (AmEn only)- recently (AmEn only)
time markers with present perfect
so far - yet - already - since - for - just
it's the first time - recently (BrEn only)
new expressions
include("inc/xml_echo_expressions.inc");
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
I made the suggestion assumption that...
I haven't seen him from for some time now
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
on-line Efekta course
Complete Level 12 Unit 6 lessons 3+4
Important! Attend on-line conversation classes.
This is the last lesson before the holiday break
Lesson plan
flipped lesson contents (review of Efekta course)
$list_of_ref = "12-6-3 12-6-4";
include("inc/xml_load_file_ref.inc");
support materials coverednew expressions
include("inc/xml_echo_expressions.inc");
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
You have all more time
and then the boat swims crosses the rivet
you can ask what happenedis happening / is on in Amsterdam
you can go to the your room
can you advise recommend us a tour to us
all concerts are paid charged Please give me your credit card and you can pay May I have your card, pls? all ATM machines didn't work too either
located in a walking pedestrian street
batteries radiators were cold
I catched caught a taxi
our hotel was overloaded overbooked
a hotel network chain pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
Eiffel Tower /'aifəl/
yacht /jɔt/
curtain /ˈkətən/
luxurious /lə'gʒə:i:əs/ /lʌɡˈzjuərɪəs/
on-line Efekta course
Complete Level 12 Unit 6 lessons 1+2
We will also be reviewing the following which we didn't have time to cover during the previous lesson:
12-5-4 Writing a letter of apology
Important! Attend on-line conversation classes.
Optional homework
Review & practise conditionals with the on-line Grammar Lab.
Course > Apps & Tools > Grammar Lab > View all topics > Alphabetical list > Conditional 2
Download the following file & practise mixed conditionals with space repetition software.
mixed_conditionals.csv 20180628 last lesson before holiday break
Lesson plan
flipped lesson contents (review of Efekta course)
$list_of_ref = "12-5-4 12-6-1 12-6-2";
include("inc/xml_load_file_ref.inc");
support materials coverednew expressions
include("inc/xml_echo_expressions.inc");
teacher's pet = the teacher's favourite student
to put up with = to accept patiently; bear; tolerate
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
maybe if I did these exercises I did would try more conversations
it hurted for hurt just one day
when it was happened
you should say sorry for to that guy
I forgot what did you say said
how do you think that I can get your apologising you forgive me
do you know what is it is
can I do for you something else? (Do you need anything else?)
can you call to your company
many foreigners bump run into this situation
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
apologies /ə'pɔlədʒi:z/
to apologise /əˈpɔlədʒaɪz/
worked /'wə:kt/ and NOT /'wə:ked/
flipped lesson contents (review of Efekta course)
$list_of_ref = "12-5-3";
include("inc/xml_load_file_ref.inc");
support materials covered Quarterly test
Denis
vocab
grammar
writing
total 63%
Evgeniy
vocab
grammar
writing
total 50%
Aleksandr
vocab
grammar
writing
total 55%
quarterly test
feedback
Grammar: Review of mixed conditionals
$drills = "mixed_conditionals";
echo "".$drills.".csv\n";
include ('inc_drills/load_csv_drills.inc');
new expressions
include("inc/xml_echo_expressions.inc");
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
If some person would ask asked me
I don't would prefer not to meet
I just remember how to write the spell words
I spent gave / taught / lectured / conducted a course for colleagues
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
guarantee /,gærən'ti:/
on-line Efekta course
Complete Level 12 Unit 5 lessons 1+2
Attend on-line conversation classes.
Review your language notes for a (short) quarterly test.
Quarterly test (40min)
A - Communication skills [ / 30%]
Answer the following questions in 40-70 words.
Recommended time: 12min
1) What happens if you ask for a favour too often? Is there any etiquette which says what you can or can't ask for?
2) Do companies practise what they preach in CSR or do they just pay lip service?
3) Have you ever had an autocratic manager? Was he or she also a throwback?
B - Vocab [ / 20%]
Give a short definition of the following expressions.
Recommended time: 8min
1) common courtesy
politeness that people can usually be expected to show
2) platitudes
disapproving) a comment or statement that has been made very often before and is therefore not interesting
3) top-heavy
of an organization) having too many senior staff or managers compared to the number of workers
4) to stick your head in the sand
to hide and avoid responsibilities or challenges
5) to be in awe of
feelings of respect and slight fear; feelings of being very impressed by sth/sb
6) to stare
to look at sb/sth for a long time
7) hardship
situation that is difficult and unpleasant because you do not have enough money, food, clothes, etc
8) apt
to do sth likely or having a natural tendency to do sth
9) top-of-the-line
the best there is
10) razor-thin margin
not very profitable
C - Writing [ / 50%]
Write a sympathy letter ~ 150 words.
Recommended time: 20min
You are a professional opera singer. Your pianist fell and broke his thumbs when skiing. He won't be able to attend a worldwide tour with you. Send him a sympathy letter.
Lesson plan
flipped lesson contents (review of Efekta course)
$list_of_ref = "12-5-1 12-5-2";
include("inc/xml_load_file_ref.inc");
support materials coverednew expressions
include("inc/xml_echo_expressions.inc");
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
there is no end of to this crisis
the situation now and the situation for 3 years ago
it will not be competible competitive
I've just said told my story
if I knew had known of course I didn't ask wouldn't have asked this question
I don't see watch Tv
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
allies /'ælaiz/
alternative /ɔ:l'tə:nətiv/
on-line Efekta course
Complete Level 12 Unit 4 lessons 3+4
We'll also be reviewing 12-4-1 and 12-4-2 which we didn't have time to cover in the previous lesson
Lesson plan
flipped lesson contents (review of Efekta course)
$list_of_ref = "12-4-1 12-4-2 12-4-3 12-4-4";
include("inc/xml_load_file_ref.inc");
support materials coverednew expressions
include("inc/xml_echo_expressions.inc");
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
why do are you surprised by this?
I can't imagine this situation
I can't too either
regarding to disadvantages of on-line meetings
in any most cases I prefer to have f2f meetings
do have you read any books by C.Dickens?
in nowadays we use ...
I can advise to you give you some advice
the biggest seller of our products in the Europe
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
compromise /'kɔmprə,maiz/
Eugene /yu:'dʒi:n/ /ju:dʒin,/ /ju:ˈdʒeɪn/
on-line Efekta course
Complete Level 12 Unit 4 lessons 1+2
We'll also be reviewing 12-3-1~12-3.4 which we didn't have time to cover in the previous lesson
Optional homework (suggested by Evgeny)
Watch the following video.
Prepare any questions you may have for discussion.
Google I/O 2018 Keynote in 10 minutes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeF0zpT4gNECEO Sundar Pichai lays out the roadmap for the company’s future and highlights some of the most important product announcements at Google I/O 2018. Android P gets a bunch of new updates and allows developers to try the beta version today. The Google Assistant sounds even more human like & now has John Legend’s voice as an option. Smart Compose is coming to Gmail to help you draft your messages even faster. Google is adding augmented reality directions to Google Maps to help you navigate more precisely. Google is taking its AI first initiative even further, by adding AI capabilities to Google News and is also giving Google Lens the ability to extract text from a photo you take. Learn about all this and more, all under 10 minutes with this recap of the I/O Keynote.
Lesson plan
flipped lesson contents (review of Efekta course)
$list_of_ref = "12-3-1 12-3-2 12-3-3 12-3-4";
include("inc/xml_load_file_ref.inc");
support materials coverednew expressions
include("inc/xml_echo_expressions.inc");
to screw up = to damage by unskilful effort; to mess up
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
I had an (some) experience with a mentee
you don't have time to get qualified helping help
we can work much more tighter with...
they started from the very beginning
we spent a lot of time for on regressive testing
would can/ could you imagine where an autocratic manager is better?
when a developer fucks screws up sth
any all mushrooms are eatable edible but many are only one time (but many are only once)
what's the negative moment point / aspect / thing pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
testing /'testiŋ/
tasting /'teistiŋ/
on-line Efekta course
Complete Level 12 Unit 2 lessons 3+4 (preferably by 20180503)
Complete Level 12 Unit 3 lessons 1+2 (preferably by 20180510)
Complete Level 12 Unit 3 lessons 3+4
Attend on-line conversation classes.
We'll also be reviewing 12-2-2 which we didn't have time to cover in the previous lesson
Lesson plan
flipped lesson contents (review of Efekta course)
$list_of_ref = "12-2-2 12-2-3 12-2-4";
include("inc/xml_load_file_ref.inc");
support materials coverednew expressions
include("inc/xml_echo_expressions.inc");
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
What do you think is the maximum most effective solution?
of course we can to flatten our hierarchy in this area
they should involve put a lot of efforts
I don't know what to tell say about this situation
it depends to on the amount of people
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
flipped lesson contents (review of Efekta course)
$list_of_ref = "12-1-3 12-1-4 12-2-1 12-2-2";
include("inc/xml_load_file_ref.inc");
support materials coverednew expressions
include("inc/xml_echo_expressions.inc");
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
to speak by on your mobile phone
it depends on the team where do you work
it's the current mode fashion to wear...
you can't be late for at your workplace
this issue is in our job labour contract
they tried selling in the USA
the most experienced people are not so as aged as the people who...
I don't say 'm not talking about the social responsibility in...
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
predator /'predətə:/
comparison /kəm'perəsən/
Print the following pdf for our next lesson
The Business Intermediate 2.0
Corporate etiquette
the_business_2_0_intermediate_b1_student_s_book_pg16-17_corporate_culture_office_etiquette_modals_verbs.pdf on-line Efekta course
Complete Level 12 Unit 1 lessons 3+4
Important! Important! Important! Important! Important! Attend on-line conversation classes.
FYI
EF Event - presentation by Duncan
20180416 18:30 OlympP 2-1-A3
===Narrative techniques and tools for presentations===
How to use documentary film making techniques to improve the narrative of your presentation?
Which narrative patterns from the film & Tv industry function well?
Lessons to be learnt from commercials on Tv vs virals
Film editing (montage) applied to presentation signposting & agenda
Hooks (close up, open vs closed composition/frame)
Digressions (jump cut / flash back)
Hiding difficult points in a presentation (buffer shot approach)
Techniques to lengthen and shorten delivery time (parallel narratives + buffer shots)
n.b.
This is part of the PTEC (Presentation Techniques Course under the Eye of the Camera) which I used to sell as an intensive training for people in sales & PR (http://www.ictnle.com/pg.php?content=inc_ptec/intro_ptec_en.inc)
Lesson plan
flipped lesson contents (review of Efekta course)
$list_of_ref = "12-1-3 12-1-4";
include("inc/xml_load_file_ref.inc");
support materials covered
random topics:
GDPR
general data protection regulation
user data on servers located in users' country of origin = American idea
scheduled but not covered
The Business Intermediate 2.0
Meetings one-to-one
Lexical material: Office etiquette
new expressions
include("inc/xml_echo_expressions.inc");
spokesperson = person who speaks on behalf of a group or an organization
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
it increased for by 4 percent
another moment important thing pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
on-line Efekta course
Complete Level 12 Unit 1 lessons 1+2
Important! Attend on-line conversation classes.
@ Aleksandr Y, Dmitry G
Print & illustrate the following mindmap in your own way (use colours, symbols, etc)
http://www.ictnle.com/mindmaps/used_to_would_mindmap.pdf
Lesson plan
flipped lesson contents (review of Efekta course)
$list_of_ref = "12-1-1 12-1-2";
include("inc/xml_load_file_ref.inc");
support materials coverednew expressions
include("inc/xml_echo_expressions.inc");
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes are do you agree?
commonly usually it's unpolite impolite
it's normal to put your legs feet on the table
if you ask for a favour too often you should may look not polite
I owe to you
it is in a service being serviced pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
on-line Efekta course
Complete Level 11 Unit 6 lessons 3+4
Important! Complete & submit a piece of writing in your Efekta course.
Lesson plan
flipped lesson contents (review of Efekta course)
$list_of_ref = "11-6-3 11-6-4";
include("inc/xml_load_file_ref.inc");
support materials coverednew expressions
include("inc/xml_echo_expressions.inc");
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
when people seek sth in his their lives
it was very terrible
I'm not used to read reading fiction books
if I would have had serious problems I would...
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
I used to /ˈju:zdˈtu/
on-line Efekta course
Complete Level 11 Unit 6 lessons 1+2
We will also be reviewing the following lesson which we didn't have time to cover during the previous lesson:
11-5-4 Explaining a law in your country
Important! Attend on-line conversation classes.
Lesson plan
flipped lesson contents (review of Efekta course)
$list_of_ref = "11-5-4 11-6-1 11-6-2";
include("inc/xml_load_file_ref.inc");
support materials coverednew expressions
include("inc/xml_echo_expressions.inc");
tenant = person who pays rent for the use of a room, building, land, etc. to the person who owns it
contradiction = lack of agreement between facts, opinions, actions, etc
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
we have higher & more strong stronger rules
small businesses are protected from any government checking inspection
we can split should distinguish the situation cases
it's a complicated juristical legal situation
I have also never seen closed doors
all traffic is moved in has been transferred underground
what about me as far as I am concerned my favourite books are
I can't underscore highlight / choose my favourite book
from a psychological way perspective pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
on-line Efekta course
Attend on-line conversation class (between lessons 1+2 and 3+4)
Complete Level 11 Unit 5 lessons 3+4
We will also be reviewing the following lessons which we didn't have time to cover during the previous lesson:
11-5-1 Discussing a legal case in the news
11-5-2 Explaining a company's legal situation
Important! Complete & submit at least 1 piece of writing in your Efekta course.
Lesson plan
flipped lesson contents (review of Efekta course)
//$list_of_ref = "11-5-1 11-5-2 11-5-3 11-5-4"; todo
$list_of_ref = "11-5-1 11-5-2 11-5-3";
include("inc/xml_load_file_ref.inc");
support materials coverednew expressions
include("inc/xml_echo_expressions.inc");
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
some people accused for of killing
the main goal is not to find a the truth
they're more healthy healthier (wealthier?) than now
if educated people join to the jury
it's not a good way for keep keeping people in the team
we should to transfer this guy
I don't think so that it's very hard
I didn't have haven't had problems yet
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
expertise /,ekspə:'ti:z/
moved /'mu:vd/ and NOT /'mu:ved/
on-line Efekta course
Complete Level 11 Unit 5 lessons 1+2 (to keep up with a total of 2 units per month)
We spent most of the previous lesson 20180301 on Evgeny's conversation class. This was quite a success.
We will also be reviewing the following lessons to make up for students' backlog:
11-3-1 Planning a trip
11-3-2 Making travel arrangements
Important! Attend on-line conversation classes
Complete & submit at least 1 piece of writing in your Efekta course.
Lesson plan
flipped lesson contents (review of Efekta course)
Irina & Andrey R only
$list_of_ref = "11-2-1 11-2-2 11-2-4";
include("inc/xml_load_file_ref.inc");
Denis, Dmitry, Evgeny
$list_of_ref = "11-3-1 11-3-2 11-4-3 11-4-4";
include("inc/xml_load_file_ref.inc");
support materials covered
(short) quarterly review
new expressions
include("inc/xml_echo_expressions.inc");
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
I can't connect by to the Internet
I'm not interested by in Asian countries
you should to travel to...
if you attend to some business meeting, will you read about...
how do you do deal / cope with jet lag
I'm thinking of how long can I can take it
I feel I'm getting a running run around
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
Although there is no lesson, you should complete the on-line material (to keep up with a total of 2 units per month)
on-line Efekta course
Complete Level 11 Unit 4 lessons 3+4
Attend on-line conversation classes
$list_of_ref = "11-4-1 11-4-2 11-4-3 11-4-4";
include("inc/xml_load_file_ref.inc");
on-line Efekta course
Complete Level 11 Unit 4 lessons 1+2
Efekta course contents have been updated & order of some lessons swapped.
11-3-1 => 11-4-1
11-3-2 => 11-4-2
As we have already reviewed in class these 2 lessons on 20180215, we will instead be reviewing lessons of the new 'past' lessons of the new course contents.
11-3-1 Planning a trip
11-3-2 Making travel arrangements
Important! Attend on-line conversation classes
Complete & submit at least 1 piece of writing in your Efekta course.
Lesson plan
flipped lesson contents (review of Efekta course)
scheduled but not covered
$list_of_ref = "11-3-1 11-3-2";
include("inc/xml_load_file_ref.inc");
// works
/*
$voc_to_recycle = (${'xml'.$ref}->sbook_expressions);
$voc_to_recycle = preg_replace("/(^[\r\n]*|[\r\n]+)[\s\t]*[\r\n]+/", "\n", $voc_to_recycle);
$voc_to_recycle = preg_replace ('/^/m', '', $voc_to_recycle);
$voc_to_recycle = preg_replace ('/=/m', '
', $voc_to_recycle);
$voc_to_recycle = preg_replace('/^<\/div> /m', '', $voc_to_recycle);
//$voc_to_recycle = preg_replace('/^<\/div> /m', '', $voc_to_recycle);
//$voc_to_recycle = preg_replace('/^<\/div>/m', '', $voc_to_recycle);
echo $voc_to_recycle;
*/
support materials covered
Lexical material: Defendants in a courtroom, court case
Efekta conversation class (with Evgeny) - Trials
new expressions
include("inc/xml_echo_expressions.inc");
the accused = person who is on trial for committing a crime
to accuse sb of crimes against humanity = to say that sb has done sth wrong or is guilty of sth
to charge sb with mass murder / genocide = to state sb is accused of doing sth wrong or bad
to plead (not) guilty = to state in a court of law that you are guilty or not guilty of a crime
to be sentenced to sth = to say officially in a court of law that sb is to receive a particular punishment
life imprisonment = putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment
death penalty / sentence = putting a condemned person to death
capital punishment = putting a condemned person to death
to account for (your movements) = to explain your behaviour
to deny = to say that sth is not true
to call up the witness to the bar = to ask the person who has seen sth with their own eyes to answer questions
I rest my case = I have said enough and have no more to say, I want to close the argument
to litigate = to engage in legal proceedings, to file a lawsuit
to sue ~ (sb) (for sth) = to make a claim against sb in a court of law about sth that they have said or done to harm you
plaintiff / litigant = person who brings an action in a court of law
defendant = person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
this question can be asked for by / to the defendant
what do we have in as a result?
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
plead /'pli:d/
on-line Efekta course
Complete Level 11 Unit 3 lessons 3+4.
Important!
You should have attended at least 3 on-line conversation classes by now:
- Unit 1 between lessons 1+2 and lessons 3+4
- Unit 2 between lessons 1+2 and lessons 3+4
- Unit 3 between lessons 1+2 and lessons 3+4
Complete & submit at least 1 piece of writing in your Efekta course.
If time available, attend the on-line individual class (in Unit 3 after lessons 3+4)
Lesson plan
flipped lesson contents (review of Efekta course)
$list_of_ref = "11-3-3 11-3-4";
include("inc/xml_load_file_ref.inc");
support materials covered
only Denis present
random topics:
Efekta - success stories
on-line contents consumption on tablets vs desktop production needs
E-pub - pros & cons
uses of various image formats (raster vs vector) - Povray
new expressions
include("inc/xml_echo_expressions.inc");
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
on another the other hand
from on the other hand
it will have a big high price
she is used to use using / operating this OS
for in my opinion
they don't think that the situation has finished already
they are very good with the at designing
I am agreed agree
it's much more better for experience
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
on-line Efekta course
Complete Level 11 Unit 3 lessons 1+2.
Please, make sure you have attended at least 2 on-line conversation classes by now:
- Unit 1 between lessons 1+2 and lessons 3+4
- Unit 2 between lessons 1+2 and lessons 3+4
If time available, attend the on-line conversation class (in Unit 3 between lessons 1+2 and lessons 3+4)
Optional homework
@ Dmitry (while waiting for credentials...)
@ Alexey (if relevant to future needs)
The Business Upper Intermediate
(You should have already downloaded and / or printed this file for the previous lesson)
the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_students_book_pg18-19_writing_cover_letters.pdf write a covering letter
Use model from pg 18 ex 2 3
Practise expressions from pg 29 ex 4
Send in *doc(x) before our next lesson
duncanpotter@yandex.ru
Lesson plan
flipped lesson contents (review of Efekta course)
$list_of_ref = "11-4-1 11-4-2";
include("inc/xml_load_file_ref.inc");
support materials coverednew expressions
include("inc/xml_echo_expressions.inc");
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
different meals cooked by in a traditional way
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
on-line Efekta course
Complete Level 11 Unit 2 lessons 3+4.
You should attend 2 on-line conversation classes:
- Unit 1 between lessons 1+2 and lessons 3+4
- Unit 2 between lessons 1+2 and lessons 3+4
(You should have already downloaded and / or printed this file for the previous lesson)
The Business Upper Intermediate
the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_students_book_pg18-19_writing_cover_letters.pdf pg 19 ex 4 language focus
Lesson plan
flipped lesson contents (review of Efekta course)
$list_of_ref = "11-2-3 11-2-4";
include("inc/xml_load_file_ref.inc");
support materials covered
The Business Upper Intermediate
pg 19 ex 4 language focus
pg 15 ex 6
use template from pg 13 ex 2 & expressions from pg 15 ex 4
pg 19 ex 5 6 7 output
new expressions
include("inc/xml_echo_expressions.inc");
bartending = serve usually alcoholic drinks behind a counter in a bar, pub, tavern, or similar establishment
to embark on = to engage in an activity or undertaking
to generate & follow up leads = to create a customer need for and find indication of potential opportunity for B2B
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
you should work in on holidays
Sberbank is a very huge company
it depends about on what the which person did you ask asked pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
inevitable /,i'nevətəbəl/
access /'æ,kses/
Adobe /ə'dəubi:/
communicative /kəm'yu:nəkətiv/
on-line Efekta course
Complete Level 11 Unit 2 lessons 1+2.
If time available, attend the on-line conversation class.
@ Evgeniy
Attend the on-line conversation class after lessons 1+2.
You'll need to have completed Level 11 Unit 1 lessons 3+4 before you can access Unit 2.
~ 30min x 4 lessons = 2hrs
Don't do your prep at the last minute.
@ Andrey R
Complete Level 11 Unit 1 lessons 1+2 (scheduled for the penultimate lesson).
Attend the on-line conversation class.
Complete Level 11 Unit 1 lessons 3+4 (scheduled for the previous lesson).
You'll need to have completed Level 11 Unit 1 before you can access Unit 2.
~ 30min x 6 lessons = 3hrs
Don't do your prep at the last minute.
(should have been in previous lesson)
Print the following pdf for our next lesson and complete the exercise below
The Business Upper Intermediate
pg 18 ex 2 model
the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_students_book_pg18-19_writing_cover_letters.pdf
Lesson plan
flipped lesson contents (review of Efekta course)
$list_of_ref = "11-2-1 11-2-2";
include("inc/xml_load_file_ref.inc");
support materials covered
The Business Upper Intermediate
Functional language: Giving reasons in interviews
T / Cl
What questions are popular at job interview?
- How do you measure success?
- What can you do for us that someone else can't?
- ...
pg 16 ex 1 listening
the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01_015.ogg
the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01_016.ogg
the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01_017.ogg
the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01_018.ogg
the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01_019.ogg
the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01_020.ogg
pg 16 ex 2 3 listening
the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01_021.ogg
the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01_022.ogg
scheduled but not covered
Useful expressions - giving reasons
WB
it's true that ... but on the other hand...
Does it mean 'introducing a point' or 'seeing both sides'?
- seeing both sides
pg 16 ex 4 language focus
Lexical material: Introducing a point & seeing both sides
pg 17 ex 5
Lexical material: Discourse markers
pg 17 ex 6 role play
battle in 2 teams
scheduled but not covered
The Business 2.0 Upper Intermediate
course book
Functional language: Writing a cover letter
T / Cl
When you want to apply for a job as manager,
you should be [cheeky / assertive]
- assertive
(already covered in previous lesson)
pg 18 ex 1 dos & dont's
see pg 121
Lexical material: Collocations to emphasise achievements in a cover letter
WB
to do better = to ___ an objective [obtain / reach / exceed]
- exceed
to ___ a record [exceed / break]
- break
was set for homework
pg 18 ex 2 model
pg 18 ex 3 analysis
Functional letter: Contents for a cover letter
- catch reader's attention
- accomplishments
- relate to the company (show why they should hire you)
- call for action (ask for an interview)
= follow the AIDA model
pg 19 ex 4 language focus
pg 19 ex 5 output
role play
new expressions
include("inc/xml_echo_expressions.inc");
succinct = briefly giving the gist of something
dos & dont's = list of what you should & shouldn't do
AIDA = model used in advertising, i.e. attention, interest, desire, action
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
you need to log in to onto the company's home page
would you see can you check if the plug is in the socket
my flight was very absolutely awful
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
flipped lesson contents (review of Efekta course)
$list_of_ref = "11-2-1 11-2-2";
include("inc/xml_load_file_ref.inc");
support materials covered In Company Intermediate
Functional language: Returning a call
pg 18 ex 1 listening
in_company_2nd_edition_intermediate_audio_cd01_19.ogg
in_company_2nd_edition_intermediate_audio_cd01_20.ogg
pg 18 ex 2 3
The Business 2.0 Upper Intermediate
course book
Functional language: Writing a cover letter
T / Cl
When you want to apply for a job as manager,
you should be [cheeky / assertive]
- assertive
pg 18 ex 1 dos & dont's
see pg 121
set for homework
pg 18 ex 2 model
scheduled but not covered
The Business Upper Intermediate
Functional language: Giving reasons in interviews
T / Cl
What questions are popular at job interview?
- How do you measure success?
- What can you do for us that someone else can't?
- ...
pg 16 ex 1 listening
the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01_015.ogg
the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01_016.ogg
the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01_017.ogg
the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01_018.ogg
the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01_019.ogg
the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01_020.ogg
pg 16 ex 2 3 listening
the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01_021.ogg
the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_audio_cd01_022.ogg
Useful expressions - giving reasons
WB
it's true that ... but on the other hand...
Does it mean 'introducing a point' or 'seeing both sides'?
- seeing both sides
pg 16 ex 4 language focus
Lexical material: Introducing a point & seeing both sides
pg 17 ex 5
Lexical material: Discourse markers
pg 17 ex 6 role play
battle in 2 teams
new expressions
include("inc/xml_echo_expressions.inc");
literate = able to read and write
consecutive = following one after another in a series, without interruption
to liaise ~ (with sb) (especially BrE) = to work closely with sb and exchange information with them;
to act as a link between two or more people or groups
to chair = to preside over; to head / lead a meeting
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes it's all your questions for me? Have you got any other questions? pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
resumes /'rezə,meiz/
flipped lesson contents (review of Efekta course)
$list_of_ref = "11-1-1 11-1-2";
include("inc/xml_load_file_ref.inc");
support materials covered
(continuation from penultimate lesson)
In Company Intermediate
Lexical material: Dealing with voicemails
pg 16 ex 1 voicemail
in_company_2nd_edition_intermediate_audio_cd01_17.ogg
pg 17 ex 2 listening
in_company_2nd_edition_intermediate_audio_cd01_17.ogg
pg 17 ex 3
scheduled but not covered
The Business Intermediate
Functional language: Writing a CV & a cover letter
T / Cl
What is the difference between a CV and a resume?
- CV
= course of life
BrEn
- resume
= short summary or account of sth
= CV in AmEn
What kinds of CV do you know of?
- chronological CV
most current position to back in time
- functional CV
major areas of experience or achievements
- skills CV
what you can do
pg 56-57 writing a CV
introduce cv layout & contents
use ellipses to avoid redundant repetition of 'I'
use past participle after bullet points
pg 9 ex 1 2
pg 9 ex 3
common mistakes / feedback
1. be grammatically consistent when listing tasks
either use lists of nouns
e.g. Processing of applications
or lists starting with a gerund
e.g. Processing applications
or use lists starting with a verb / past participle
e.g. Processed applications
use
noun phrases
gerunds
past participles
2. be consistent with ellipses of definite articles
either skip all articles
e.g. organization of delivery processes of goods from suppliers to a warehouse of the company
or use all of them
e.g. organization of the delivery process of goods from the supplier to a warehouse of the company
3. use capital letters only in names or acronyms
e.g. Ensure efficient communication of any changes in T t ravel and V v isa policies
e.g. Chief accountant - Chief Accountant
4. avoid simple expressions
e.g. I would like to get gain new experience
5. make use of standard expressions (in the context of job hunting)
About me Miscellanies / Personal interests Easily learn Fast learner of new software
pg 9 ex 1 2 - tbc
pg 9 ex 4 writing a cover letter
optional homework
write a (fictional) covering letter (to an imaginary or real position)
~ 250 words
- explain why YOU are the ideal candidate for the job
- justify your application with relevant work experience
- emphasise skills acquired
send in *doc(x) before our next lesson
duncanpotter@yandex.ru
new expressions
include("inc/xml_echo_expressions.inc");
deadlock = complete failure to reach agreement or settle a dispute
asap = as soon as possible
HQ = head quarters
stuck = unable to move; in an unpleasant situation or place that you cannot escape from
attendance = act of being present at a place, for example at school
to send your regards = to say hello
A levels = school leaving qualification offered by educational bodies in the United Kingdom to students completing secondary
or pre-university education
HNC (High National Certificate) = higher education/further education qualification in the United Kingdom (usually 1 year)
HND (Higher National Diploma) = diploma given for vocational training that prepares the student for a career in a particular area;
good students may progress to a course leading to a degree
BA (Bachelor of Arts) degree in = diploma after a 2-3 year course at university
graduate = someone who has completed a university degree, especially a first degree
Bachelor of Arts with Honours (Baccalaureatus in Artibus Cum Honore) = 1-2 year postgraduate degree
Master's degree in = academic degree higher than a bachelor's degree but lower than a doctor's degree
post-graduate = person with a higher degree; student who continues studies after graduation (кандидат наук)
to undertake a research degree in (subject)
candidate of sciences = PhD (in some countries) = кандидат наук
doctor (of sciences) = someone who holds the highest level of degree given by a university
reference = letter written by sb who knows you, giving information about your character and abilities, especially to a new employer
voluntary = done willingly, not because you are forced
apprentice = young person who works for an employer for a fixed period of time
in order to learn the particular skills needed in their job; intern
apprenticeship = internship;
period of time working as an apprentice; a job as an apprentice
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
it doesn't matter what does it mean means
how do you feel yourself ?
let's go get down to business
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
ASAP /ˈeɪˈesˈeɪˈpi/
resumes /'rezə,meiz/
support materials covered
(continuation from previous penultimate lesson)
Exercise 6 - listening for detail
You are going to watch a tutorial which explains how to use the on-line learning platform.
Your colleague is absent. Take notes to explain him/her how to proceed.
EF Efekta Tutorial Video: Russian
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZ6MYXxs0Nk&list=PLYHki1zCdfUPupRb5IbkwwlPT0lzPqRX_&index=2
Exercise 7 - writing guidelines
use the google doc below for collaborative editing
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JiEz2OngvpSFcsp4mbwWqVLV3GdI1A-luuU2ayXouRU/edit?usp=sharing
guidelines for attending an Efekta course
- practise future perfect vs future continuous
- practise participle clauses
- use vocab re customer service, retention, satisfaction and delight, pros & cons of an Efekta course
new expressions
to perish = to die
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
see googledoc online for more mistakes
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
support materials covered
random topic: hacking issues
- meltdown
- spectra
In Company Intermediate
in_company_2nd_edition_intermediate_students_book_pg15-8_telephoning_returning_calls.pdf
Unit 3 Making calls
T / Cl
Which is more effective [telephone answering system / human being]?
- telephone answering system
can search database quickly for relevant Q&A
human being will just ready-made answers to questions
pg 15 ex 1
pg 15 ex 2 listening
in_company_2nd_edition_intermediate_audio_cd01_12.ogg
pg 15 ex 3 listening
in_company_2nd_edition_intermediate_audio_cd01_13.ogg
pg 15 ex 4 listening
in_company_2nd_edition_intermediate_audio_cd01_14.ogg
pg 15 ex 5 listening
in_company_2nd_edition_intermediate_audio_cd01_15.ogg
Lexical material: Telephoning
set for homework
pg 16 ex 6 collocations
pg 16 ex 7 collocations
pg 16 ex 8 listening
in_company_2nd_edition_intermediate_audio_cd01_16.ogg
postponed to next lesson
pg 16 ex 1 voicemail
in_company_2nd_edition_intermediate_audio_cd01_17.ogg
pg 17 ex 2 listening
in_company_2nd_edition_intermediate_audio_cd01_17.ogg
pg 17 ex 3
role play
you call an internet shop about an invoice of 10000 roubles for a product which you have never ordered
new expressions
to put off = to delay, postpone
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
maybe the Ivana wants to call him
please say can you tell me your number
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
support materials covered
Market Leader 3rd Intermediate
market_leader_3rd_intermediate_course_book_pg79-137-142_getting_information_on_the_phone.pdf
Functional language: Getting information on the telephone
pg 79 ex A B listening
market_leader_3rd_intermediate_audio_cd02_09.ogg
useful language
Lexical material: Telephoning, stating your purpose, showing interest, ending a call
pg 79 ex C role play
student A pg 137
student B pg 142
(continuation from previous lesson)
Exercise 6 - listening for detail
You are going to watch a tutorial which explains how to use the on-line learning platform.
Your colleague is absent. Take notes to explain him/her how to proceed.
EF Efekta Tutorial Video: Russian
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZ6MYXxs0Nk&list=PLYHki1zCdfUPupRb5IbkwwlPT0lzPqRX_&index=2
Exercise 7 - writing guidelines
use the google doc below for collaborative editing
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JiEz2OngvpSFcsp4mbwWqVLV3GdI1A-luuU2ayXouRU/edit?usp=sharing
guidelines for attending an Efekta course
- practise future perfect vs future continuous
- practise participle clauses
- use vocab re customer service, retention, satisfaction and delight, pros & cons of an Efekta course
new expressions
notice = information or a warning given in advance of sth that is going to happen
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
I catched caught only 'apply'
and so forth on and so forth
the expenses they spend for on finding someone are greater than...
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
(You should have already downloaded and / or printed this file for the previous lesson)
New Inside Out Advanced
pg 62 ex 5
preparing for Efekta on-line course with flipped learning (hybrid course)
must-see
Flipped Learning and EF Efekta
EF Corporate Solutions (23 Jan 2015)
EF's cloud-based school is built around the concept of 'flipped learning' to ensure maximum engagement and student progress. Find out more about 'flipped learning' and how it works in this short, fun video.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7U7QndZI3U
EF Efekta Tutorial Video: Russian
watch the following video
prepare any questions you may have
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZ6MYXxs0Nk&list=PLYHki1zCdfUPupRb5IbkwwlPT0lzPqRX_&index=2 optional
Meet the EF Efekta Teachers: Cat
find arguments for individual & group classes
Meet Cat. Cat is one of our dedicated EF Efekta teachers. Listen to Cat explain how her passion for teaching led her to our virtual class room. For more information on EF Efekta, visit: www.ef.com/corporatehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BELGmRw1cl4
Introduction to Group Classes
In this video, you will learn how to get started with EF Englishtown's Group Classes. We will take you through how to find the Group Classes, how to attend one, and what to expect once you are in the classroom. Group Classes might sound intimidating at first, but don't worry about making mistakes. It's the perfect environment to practice your speaking and listening skills, and build your confidence. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ouPZN8opiE
English Group Lesson - Demo
Group classes start every hour, seven days a week, all year round with no advanced booking required. Classes are big enough to promote interesting discussion, yet small enough for each student to get as much talking time as needed.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufKmw6rESMo
Lesson plan
support materials covered
New Inside Out Advanced
pg 62 ex 5
feedback
EF - levels & exams concordances
Lexical material: Learning approach (Efekta + Flipped learning)
Exercise 1 A - speaking (lead in)
1 What do you do when you don't understand something in class?
- interrupt the teacher
- ask somebody in the group
- wait till you get home to look up the answer
(...)
2 What do you do when you don't understand something in your homework?
- look for the answer on the Internet
- search in grammar books
- don't do your homework
(...)
3 What are the cliches of a traditional classroom?
- a black board
- a boring teacher
- homework
(...)
Exercise 1 B - vocab (pre-teaching)
Match the following expressions to their definition.
1 mind-numbing
2 flipped
3 dull
4 in favour of
a boring
b to the advantage of
c making you unable to feel / think anything
d turned over into a different position with a sudden quick movement
key 1c 2d 3a 4b
Exercise 2 - listening for gist
Watch the video & answer the questions.
1 What are the advantages of flipped learning?
2 Can you think of any disadvantages?
3 Would you like to try flipped learning? Why / why not?
Flipped Learning and EF Efekta
EF's cloud-based school is built around the concept of 'flipped learning' to ensure maximum engagement and student progress. Find out more about 'flipped learning' and how it works in this short, fun video.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7U7QndZI3U
Exercise 3 - speaking
What are the advantages of on-line classes?
- ...
Exercise 4 A - prediction
Read the statements & guess if they are true or false
1 Conversational lessons last between 30 and 45 min
2 You can attend a maximum of 5 lessons
3 You need to have attended 2 on-line classes before you can attend a conversational class
4 Students who attend the class have different levels
5 You can ask questions to the teacher only by using the microphone
Exercise 4 B - listening for detail
Watch the video and check your answers
1 Conversational lessons last between 30 and 45 min
- N, only 30min
2 You can attend a maximum of 5 lessons
- N, 3 lessons max (students usually 1-2 lessons per week)
3 You need to have attended 2 on-line classes before you can attend a conversational class
- Y (or else you won't be granted access - option is 'locked')
4 Students who attend the class have different levels
- N
5 You can ask questions to the teacher only by using the microphone
- N, you can also send a message
English Group Lesson - Demo
Group classes start every hour, seven days a week, all year round with no advanced booking required. Classes are big enough to promote interesting discussion, yet small enough for each student to get as much talking time as needed.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufKmw6rESMo
Exercise 5 A - prediction
Put the following instructions in the right order
1 Click on the microphone icon to speak
2 Sign in and give your name
3 Plug in a headset or earbuds with a microphone
4 Click on the microphone icon again after you have spoken
Exercise 5 B - listening for detail
Watch the video and check your answers
key 3 - 2 - 1 - 4
Introduction to Group Classes
In this video, you will learn how to get started with EF Englishtown's Group Classes. We will take you through how to find the Group Classes, how to attend one, and what to expect once you are in the classroom. Group Classes might sound intimidating at first, but don't worry about making mistakes. It's the perfect environment to practice your speaking and listening skills, and build your confidence. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ouPZN8opiEnew expressions
flipped = turned over into a different position with a sudden quick movement
mind-numbing = making you unable to feel / think anything
dull = boring
in favour of = to the advantage of
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
I don't know how what it depends on pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
support materials
New Inside Out Advanced
Lexical material: Descriptive language
pg 61 ex 1 2 3 reading & vocab
Grammar: Participle clauses
Speaking English I can travel everywhere
'speaking English' means [because I speak English / at the moment I speak English]?
- because I speak English
[present / past / perfect] participle
- present participle
(meaning present + present)
Surprised, I couldn't say anything
'surprised' means [because I was surprised / at the time I was surprised]
- because I was surprised
[present / past / perfect] participle
- past participle
I have seen this film 3 times, I don't want to watch again
Complete this sentence
Having...
Having seen this film 3 times, I don't want to watch again
[present / past / perfect] participle
- perfect
(meaning past + present)
action in the main clause = [reason / consequence]
- consequence
Having seen the car (3 days ago), I decided to buy it (this morning)
- having seen
= because
Seeing the car (this morning), I decided to buy it (this morning)
- seeing
= when I saw / because
pg 62 ex 1 2 3 4
set for homework
pg 62 ex 5
new expressions
hatred = very strong feeling of dislike for sb/sth
anxiety /æŋˈzaɪətɪ/ = concern about an imminent danger, difficulty, etc
canine /ˈkeɪnaɪn/ = of or belonging to the family Canidae, including dogs, wolves, foxes, etc
to crunch = to crush noisily with the teeth
docile = submissive, easily managed
to rip = divide or separate the parts of, by cutting or tearing; to tear off or out by violence
to tatter = to tear irregularly, like a torn piece of cloth or paper etc
in tatters colloq. (of a negotiation, argument, etc.) ruined, demolished
to scour /skauər/ = to search thoroughly; rub hard with something rough, as sand or Bristol brick,
especially for the purpose of cleaning; to clean by friction; to make clean or bright; to cleanse from grease,
dirt, etc
to bound = to run with long steps, especially in an enthusiastic way
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakespig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
support materials covered
Efekta TM System upper intermediate 2 book test B2
test results
name grammar+vocab+rea+wri
Evgeniy.....28+29+8+9=74%
AleksanderE.34+28+6+11=79%
Denis ......31+27+10+11=79%
Andrey K....38+25+8+12=83%
Irina ......26+24+10+12=72%
Andrey R....33+27+10+8=78%
Alexey .....37+29+8+17=91%
tot ........40+30+10+20=100
feedback
2 - 11 reduced passive clause
15 past perfect
18 to say sth to sb
to tell sb sth
19 can + infinitive and NOT past participle
21 Help! That man [stole / has stolen] my bag
22 zero conditional (you can use 'when' instead of 'if')
24 I wish + past simple
25 2nd conditional
27 when you arrive = future
37 had better + infinitive
Market Leader 3rd edition Upper Intermediate
pg 97 ex C
feedback
Lexical material: Customer service, retention, satisfaction and delight
T / Cl
Do you think customer service nowadays is better nowadays than it used to be?
- ...
pg 98 ex A B C D E reading - Changing customer service
pg 99 Customer service is changing the world
pg 99 ex F
new expressions
mere = nothing more than specified (used when you want to emphasize how small, unimportant, etc)
ethos /ˈi:θɔs/ = characteristic spirit or attitudes of a community, people, or system, or of a literary work etc
empathy ~ (with sb/sth) | ~ (for sb/sth) | ~ (between A and B) = the ability to understand another person's feelings, experience
high-end = very expensive
engaged = busy (about a telephone line)
chore = tedious or routine task, esp. domestic
allegiance = act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action; loyalty
customer delight = surprising a customer by exceeding his/her expectations
and thus creating a positive emotional reaction.
This emotional reaction leads to Word of Mouth.
Directly affects sales and profitability of a company as it helps to distinguish the company and its products and services from the competition.
source: Wikipedia
customer satisfaction = in the past customer has been seen as a key performance indicator.
Measures the extent to which the expectations of a customer are met (compared to expectations being exceeded).
However, it has been discovered that mere customer satisfaction does not create brand loyalty nor does it encourage positive word of mouth.
Customer Delight can be created by the product itself, by accompanied standard services and by interaction with people at the front line.
The interaction is the greatest source of opportunities to create delight
as it can be personalized and tailored to the specific needs and wishes of the customer.
During contacts with touch points in the company, more than just customer service can be delivered.
The person at the front line can surprise by showing a sincere personal interest in the customer,
offer small attentions that might please or find a solution specific to particular needs.
Those front line employees are able to develop a relationship between the customer and the brand
source: Wikipedia
customer retention = is more than giving the customer what they expect,
it's about exceeding their expectations so that they become loyal advocates for your brand.
Creating customer loyalty puts ‘customer value rather than maximizing profits and shareholder value at the centre of business strategy’
The key differentiation in a competitive environment is often the delivery of a consistently high standard of customer service.
Customer retention has a direct impact on profitability.
Research by John Fleming and Jim Asplund indicates that engaged customers generate 1.7 times more revenue than normal customers,
while having engaged employees and engaged customers returns a revenue gain of 3.4 times the norm.
source: Wikipedia
bread and butter = person or company's main source of income
cadre = small group of people who are specially chosen and trained for a particular purpose
by word of mouth = by spoken rather than written means
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
I don't know how what this is called
I returned got / obtain a refund
one time once the courier just didn't have time to deliver
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
support materials covered
Market Leader 3rd edition Upper Intermediate
Lexical material: Complaints
T / Cl
Why do customers usually complain?
- to feel better
- to improve a service you use frequently
- ...
What do they hope to get?
- to claim compensation
- to obtain a refund
- ...
pg 97 ex A B
set for homework
pg 97 ex C
T / Cl
What advice can you give to make a customer happy?
- (...)
postpone to end of lesson
pg 97 ex D role play
Lexical material: Customer service
T / Cl
What are the best and worst customer service you've had in a restaurant?
- (...)
pg 98 ex A B listening
market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_audio_cd03_10.ogg
pg 98 ex C listening
market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_audio_cd03_11.ogg
pg 98 ex D listening
market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_audio_cd03_12.ogg
T / Cl
Negative feedback [means there's a problem / is a treasure]
- is a treasure
pg 98 ex E listening
market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_audio_cd03_13.ogg
pg 97 ex D role play
student A pg 144
student B pg 138
new expressions
promptly = without delay
one-off = made or happening only once and not regularly
goodwill = friendly or helpful feelings towards other people or countries;
good relationship between a business and its customers that is calculated as part of its value when it is sold
to pass the buck = to ask someone to do an unpleasant task for you
ripped off = deprived by deceit; without money after you have been tricked
to go the extra mile = to make a special, extra effort to achieve sth
at cross purposes = with opposing meanings or aims; with opposing effect or result; with aims which hinder or get in each other's way
last straw = the final irritation that stretches your patience beyond the limit
to slip one's mind = to pass out of one's memory; to forget
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes it's as for me, this is a problem
he explained us the cuisine to us pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
(You should have already downloaded and / or printed this file for the previous lesson)
Market Leader 3rd edition Upper Intermediate
pg 98 ex A B C D E reading - Changing customer service
pg 99 Customer service is changing the world
market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg96-100_customer_service_complaints_gerunds_verb_patterns.pdf
prepare for quarterly test
Note: this test is based on the Efekta TM System upper intermediate (i.e. your future hybrid course)
It designed to check your general level rather than validate what you have learnt in this current course
iow, review grammar but don't worry too much about vocab
You may want to Print the following table of contents to sort out your files for reviewing your notes
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Lesson plan
support materials covered
Efekta TM System upper intermediate
test
new expressionsdeco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakespig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
support materials covered
New Inside Out Upper Intermediate
pg 112 ex 4 vocab
pg 113 ex 3 4 grammar
feedback
Market Leader 3rd edition Upper Intermediate
course book
Unit 10 Customer service
T / Cl
Customer service is [about dealing with customers / dealing with customers & making problem resolution easier]
- dealing with customers & making problem resolution easier
pg 96 ex A B starting up
new expressions
opposite number = person occupying the same position as someone in a different group, organization, or country
to approach = to speak to sb about sth, especially to ask them for sth or to offer to do sth
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
my parents told me about you should have higher education
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
support materials covered
Market Leader 3rd edition Upper Intermediate
Case study - Rinnovar International
pg 119 writing
choose which company to acquire
make recommendations
feedback
DVD case study
conclusions:
criteria for eligibility of an acquisition
synergy
- should not just buy revenue
- increase potential of both companies
- fill in a gap in capability
distribution network
- new markets for the company taking over
overseas production facilities
- in a cheaper location than for the company taking over
ranking by consultant
Good Earth
Sheen
Hondo
Mumbai (long term)
New Inside Out Upper Intermediate
Functional language: Talking about your future
pg 112 ex 1 2 3 listening & vocab
new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd03_017.ogg
pg 112 ex 4 vocab
pg 112 ex 1 reading & grammar
pg 112 ex 2 listening
new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd03_018.ogg
T / Cl
When do you use a comma to separate 2 clauses?
[after main clause / after subordinate clause]
- after subordinate clause
form
main clause + conjunction [NO COMMA] + subordinate clause
conjunction + subordinate clause + COMMA + main clause
Grammar: Future forms & future clauses
T / Cl
When I [retire / am going to retire / will retire] I will buy a yacht
I will buy a yacht
- main clause
= sentence about the future
- retire
= present simple
conclusion:
if the main clause is about the future
don't use future in the subordinate clause
pg 113 ex 1 grammar
set for homework
pg 113 ex 5 grammar
see pg 143 ex 1 2 grammar extra 11
new expressions
to get it out of your system = to free oneself of yearning for something in order to liberate oneself from an unwanted preoccupation
behind oneself = used to say that sth is in sb's past
to make it = to succeed in a big way; get to the top
to come to one's senses = to think clearly; behave as usual or as you should; act sensibly
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
it's the first economical economic skill
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
support materials covered
Speak Out Upper Intermediate
pg 139 ex A B unit 6.2 future perfect vs future continuous
feedback
Market Leader 3rd edition Upper Intermediate
Case study - Rinnovar International
T / Cl
What approach is better when a company wants to grow?
[organic growth / expansion by acquiring existing business]
(organic growth = expansion by setting up your own branches & subsidiaries)
expanding by acquiring existing business
+ ready-made growth
- cross-cultural & corporate differences
...
organic growth
+ more control over activities
- hard slog
pg 118 background - reading
preliminary conclusion
- choose a combination of both organic growth & acquisitions
pg 118 listening
market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_audio_cd03_31.ogg
pg 119 task 1 2 3
optional homework
pg 119 writing
recommendations for acquisition
see pg 131 writing file
new expressions
to be swallowed up = to be taken over
flagging = weak from exhaustion; losing value
organic growth = expansion by setting up your own branches & subsidiaries(as opposed to expanding by acquiring existing business)
slog (hard ~) = period of hard work or effort
fragrance = perfume
to seek = to look for
give and take (fixed expression) = mutual concession; exchange
before long = soon
to break even = to attain a level at which there is neither gain nor loss, as in business
consensual = which people in general agree with
to top = to be higher than a particular amount
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
it's very depend depends very much for what what for
MS spent a lot of money for on them
it's a very huge platform
and so forth on and so forth
it will have problems with another other stakeholders
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
support materials covered
Market Leader 3rd edition Upper Intermediate
Grammar: Prediction & probability
Grammar: The future (plans) - Future with present simple vs going to vs present continuous
T / Cl
My plane [takes off / will take off] tomorrow at 6am
- takes off
= regular event (perhaps the same plane you take every week)
I [am getting / will get] a taxi tomorrow at 5am
- am getting
= arrangement (you have already called the taxi company)
I [am having / am going to have / will have] a short night
- am going to have
= future result based on (visible / present) evidence
pg 116 language review
pg 116 ex A
pg 116 ex B C
Functional language: Making a presentation
pg 117 ex A B listening
market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_audio_cd03_30.ogg
reasons for acquisitions
- gap in the market
- market conditions
- opportunity for growth
parts in the presentation
intro
gap in the market
market conditions
opportunity for growth
conclusion
pg 117 ex C
Functional language: Referring back, looking forward, talking about the future
Functional language: Making points in threes (tripling), repetition, using emotive language
T / Cl
As I mentioned earlier
[referring back / signposting]
- referring back
pg 117 useful language
pg 117 ex D role play
SSS use pg 116 ex C expressions + future perfect
set for homework
pg 117 ex D making a presentation
new expressions
organic growth = expansion by setting up your own branches & subsidiaries(as opposed to expanding by acquiring existing business)
slog (hard ~) = period of hard work or effort
fragrance = perfume
to seek = to look for
give and take (fixed expression) = mutual concession; exchange
before long = soon
to break even = to attain a level at which there is neither gain nor loss, as in business
consensual = which people in general agree with
to top = to be higher than a particular amount
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakespig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
support materials covered
New Inside Out Upper Intermediate
Lexical material: Personal challenges
T / Cl
What is a bra?
- piece of women's underwear worn to cover and support the breasts
Do men wear a bra?
- no, not usually
When would they?
- for a breast cancer charity
- ...
pg 40 ex 1 2 reading - Moonwalk
Grammar: Future continuous, future perfect
T / Cl
I have already spent 2 hrs on this project
- present perfect
In an hour, I [will spend / will have spent] 3 hrs on this project
- future perfect
line 13 - I will be going to the gym four times a week
Is the action described in progress or completed?
- in progress (emphasising how much activity is involved)
line 57 - I will have contributed a sum of money
Is the action described in progress or completed?
- completed (by a certain time in the future)
pg 41 ex 1 grammar
Grammar: Position of adverbs in future, affirmative & negative clauses
T / Cl
I 1 will 2 go 3 to the conference 4 tomorrow
- 2 probably, definitely
= affirmative sentence
I 1 won't 2 go 3 to the conference 4 tomorrow
- 1 probably, definitely
= negative form
pg 41 ex 1 2 grammar future continuous
pg 41 ex 3 grammar future perfect
pg 41 speaking - cooler
How much exercise do you do? What stops you doing exercise?
new expressions
nutrition = process by which living things receive the food necessary for them to grow and be healthy
carbohydrates = foods such as bread, potatoes and rice that provide the body with energy and heat
sporty = practising sports regularly
to burn off calories
to go for a brisk walk = quick stroll
to feel out of shape
to be stuck inside all day
to do exercise = to do sports or other physical activities in order to stay healthy or become stronger; to make an animal do this
to work out at the gym = to exercise
urge = strong desire
treadmill /ˈtredmɪl/ = exercise machine that has a moving surface that you can walk or run on while remaining in the same place
love handles = informal term for deposits of excess fat at the side of one's waistline
washboard abs / stomach = paired muscle running vertically on each side of the anterior wall of the human abdomen
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
I've seen watched a show in the Holland
you will get a be in trouble
the bloody blood circulation
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
support materials covered
Market Leader Upper Intermediate
course book
Lexical material: Team building, team playing
Building successful teams
pg 76 ex A listening
market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_025.ogg
T / Cl
Should you be limited by subject-heading thinking?
- probably not
Will you talk with colleagues without a specific need?
- perhaps not because you are stuck in your daily work
pg 76 ex B listening
market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_026.ogg
T / Cl
Who pulls the team together?
- the gluers
What do they look after?
- pastoral needs
= relationship (emotional, 'spiritual') needs of people
pg 76 ex C listening
market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_027.ogg
T / Cl
What form of leadership is more popular in Russia [empowerment / command & control]?
- C2
pg 76 ex D listening
market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_028.ogg
T / Cl
What is arguably more effective for team-building?
[competition / no competition]
- no competition
[formal atmosphere / not contrived atmosphere]
- not contrived atmosphere
pg 76 ex A B C D E reading
pg 77 Recipes for team building
pg 76 ex F G
Grammar: Modal perfect (perfect infinitive)
Deadline-minded managers should have made a better agenda
Your computer crashes, you have no backup.
I ___ ___ ___ a backup (to make)
- should have made
modal + have + past participle
= criticising & commenting on past actions
You have not seen a colleague for a long time
He ___ ___ ___ the company (to leave)
- must have left
= speculation about a past event
Somebody deleted your files on your computer.
You ___ ___ ___ your password (not give) to our new colleague
- should not have given
means [regret / speculation]?
= regret
You arrive 3hrs late.
You ___ ___ ___ (be) in a traffic jam
- must have been
means [regret / speculation]?
= speculation in an affirmative sentence
Your car is broken.
You ___ ___ ___ (come) by car to work
- can't have come
means [regret / speculation]?
= speculation in a negative sentence
pg 78 ex A
set for homework
pg 78 ex B
pg 78 ex C
new expressions
to spring / come to mind = to be remembered
pastoral /ˈpɑ:stərəl/ = relating to the work of a priest or teacher in giving help and advice on personal matters,
not just those connected with religion or education
to foster = to promote the growth of
to contrive = to make or work out a plan for; devise
contrived = artificially formal; showing effects of planning or manipulation
to persist = to refuse to stop; continue firmly or obstinately (in an opinion or a course of action) esp. despite obstacles, remonstrance...
dab hand (at sth) = person who is very good at doing sth or using sth
pedestrian = without any imagination or excitement; dull
eponymous = eponymous character of a book, play, film/movie, etc. is the one mentioned in the title
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
do you have an inofficial unofficial leader?
some people which whose role is more like doers
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
support materials covered
Speak Out Advanced
Unit 8 time
Unit 8.1 History in a box
pg 92 ex 1 A
pg 92 ex 1 B 2 A reading
pg 92 ex 2 discussion
Lexical material: Time expressions
T / Cl
In years to come people won't read books anymore
in years to come [for a long time / in a long time]
- in a long time
pg 92 ex 3 A B C vocab
Grammar: Future in the past
T / Cl
I was going to get up at 6am to catch the cheapest train
[you got up at 6am / you overslept]
- you overslept
intention, plan
= future from the past
I would travel 2nd class to cut costs
!= repeated action
= intention, plan that didn't happen
T / Cl
I was going to go to the cinema
[action in the past / intention which was completed / intention which didn't happen]
- intention which didn't happen
explanation
I went to the cinema
= action in the past
I was going to the cinema when the telephone rang
= action in the past during another action
!= intention
I was going to meet a friend at 7pm and go to the cinema
= intention which didn't happen
I was going to go to the cinema
= intention which didn't happen
pg 93 ex 4 grammar
see pg 142 Unit 8.1 future in the past
pg 143 ex 1 2 future seen from the past - Unit 8.1
pg 93 ex 5 6 practice
new expressions
to compose oneself = to try to remain calm; to manage to control your feelings or expression
prosperous = rich and successful
to confine = to keep sb/sth inside the limits of a particular activity, subject, area, etc
to flee = to leave a person or place very quickly, especially because you are afraid of possible danger
to take refuge = to find shelter, protection
on the verge of = about to happen
foreseeable = that you can predict will happen; that can be foreseen
at the dawn of = at / from the beginning of sth
at / from the outset = at/from the beginning of sth
with no further ado /ə'du:/ = without delaying; immediately; Let's get down to business
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
He was on the verge to start of starting a new project
I was about to going go to university
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
prosperous /'prɔspə:əs/
refuge /ˈrefju:dʒ/
support materials covered
New Inside Out Intermediate
Lexical material: Ageism
T / Cl
Do you think you're too old to play in a rock band?
- ...
pg 100 ex 1 2
reading & speaking
Ageism turned me into a liar
pg 100 ex 3
role play
listening
new_inside_out_intermediate_audio_cd03_12.ogg
keep as cooler - tbc
pg 100 ex 4
Lexical material: Patriarchy, meritocracy
random topic: Patriarchal system of values in Russia
- based on respect of the elder ones
- responsibilities & authority can't bypass age-related hierarchy
- no initiative granted to the younger ones (who are not trusted to be accountable)
- control through terror
- principles of democracy irrelevant & misunderstood by the masses
fate of Russian low-skilled workforce = to be governed by terror
fate of Russian white collars = to get used to & later implement a traditional, vertical management style
new expressions
ageism = prejudice or discrimination on the grounds of age
brave = ready to take risks
anxious = feeling worried or nervous
to convince = to make believe, agree
scruffy = shabby and untidy
conveyor belt = moving belt that transports objects (as in a factory)
meritocracy = promotion based on merit & expertise
autocratic = offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power
benevolent /bɪˈnevələnt/ = showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
patriarchy = social system in which males are the primary authority figures central to social organization,
occupying roles of political leadership, moral authority, and control of property,
and where fathers hold authority over women and children.
It implies the institutions of male rule and privilege, and entails female subordination.
Many patriarchal societies are also patrilineal, meaning that property and title are inherited by the male lineage
paternalism = behaviour, by a person, organization or state, which limits some person or group's liberty
or autonomy for their own good.[1] Paternalism can also imply that the behaviour is against or regardless
of the will of a person, or also that the behaviour expresses an attitude of superiority.
The word paternalism is from the Latin pater for father, though paternalism should be distinguished from patriarchy.
Paternalism is sometimes thought appropriate towards children and paternalism towards adults is sometimes thought
to treat them as if they were children
lobbying = attempt by a group or individual to influence the decisions of government
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
to have a the status of the (a) [optional] foreign agent
it's hard to find a job in that the field that in which you worked
she wishes she didn't hide hadn't hidden the fact that she is older
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
dementia /,di'menʃi:ə/
support materials covered
New Inside Out Advanced
pg 38 ex 3 4 grammar - Future seen from the past
feedback
New Inside Out Intermediate
Grammar: Wishes & regrets
I can't speak Russian
I didn't take lessons at school
Do you want to say [you are not able to speak / you regret you can't speak]
- regret
I ___ I could speak Russian
- wish
= I wish I spoke Russian
Are you regretting a situation [now / in the past]?
- now
wish + past simple
I ___ I had learnt Russian at school
- wish
Are you regretting a situation [now / in the past]?
- in the past
wish + past perfect
What is another way of saying 'I wish'?
- if only
If only I could speak Russian
pg 99 ex 1 2 3
Wishes & regrets
pg 99 ex 4
see pg 147 part 1 ex 1 2
pg 99 ex 1 2 speaking
new expressions
gig = concert
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
I wish I had less loudly noisy children
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
support materials covered
Speak Out Upper Intermediate
(continuation from previous lesson)
Functional language: Interviewing questions
T / Cl
What is the most important ingredient of ketchup?
- tomato?
- sugar!
= makes your life sweet
pg 29 ex 4 A survey
T / Cl
Are you a social animal?
- ...
pg 29 ex 4 B C listening
new_inside_out_intermediate_audio_cd01_20.ogg
keyphrases
pg 29 ex 5 A B C speaking
pg 29 ex 6 A B
set for homework - to be confirmed
pg 29 ex 6 C writing tips for being happy
Unit 6
Living longer - Okinawa
Lexical material: Healthy diet, life expectancy
T / Cl
Could you live long if you were unhappy?
- ...
What is the secret to a long life?
- ...
Is it happiness?
- ...
pg 76 ex 4 A B DVD view
T / Cl
Was M.Jackson happy?
- ...
New Inside Out Advanced
pg 37 reading for gist
Lexical material: Fame & its disadvantages
pg 37 glossary
pg 38 ex 2 3 4 grammar - Future seen from the past
new_inside_out_advanced_students_book_pg37-38_future_seen_from_the_past.pdf
Grammar: Future as seen from the past
would / was/were to + infinitive
I was going to get up at 6am to catch the cheapest train
[you got up at 6am / you overslept]
- you overslept
intention, plan
= future from the past
I would travel 2nd class to cut costs
!= repeated action
= intention, plan that didn't happen
When Prince William was born, people knew he [would become / was to become] king
- would become
= unmarked register
- was to become
= more formal register + emphasis on planning
When Prince William was born, people didn't know he [would have / was to have] a brother
- would have
= not planned
Once the queen had passed away Prince Charles [would reign / was to have reigned]
- was to have
= event scheduled but which didn't take place
They were to fly to London next week but they got on a train this morning
- future seen from the past
= to talk about an event in the future
They were to have finished the report yesterday but they've asked their boss to postpone the deadline
- future seen from the past + perfect aspect
= to talk about an event in the past that didn't happen
WB further comparative analysis
They were to finish the report next week but they've asked their boss to postpone the deadline
- future seen from the past
= to talk about an event in the future that didn't happen
pg 38 ex 3 4 grammar - Future seen from the past
new expressions
longevity = long life; the fact of lasting a long time
bloated = full of food and feeling uncomfortable; full of liquid or gas and therefore bigger than normal, in a way that is unpleasant; expanded, big, spread, large, swollen, expansive
fad = something that people are interested in for only a short period of time
to defy = to refuse to obey
to live up to = meet the requirements or expectations of
to dog = to cause trouble over a long period
to emerge ~ (from sth) = to come out of a dark, enclosed or hidden place; to become known
lurid = ghastly, very frightening and unpleasant, because it involves pain, death; very pale, ing
prurient = having an unhealthy obsession with sexual matters
to be on the verge of = to be about to + infinitive
merry-go-round = revolving machine with wooden horses or cars for riding on at a fair etc
to dodge = to cause trouble
dodge = quick movement to avoid or evade something; a clever trick or expedient
staggering = extremely surprising
mainstream = considered normal & accepted by most
slick = impressive & seemingly without effort
frail = physically weak & unhealthy
hype = extravagant or intensive publicity promotion; cheating; a trick
reclusive = living alone & avoiding other people
to ward off = to avert, turn away, repel
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakespig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
(You should have already downloaded and / or printed this file for the previous lesson)
New Inside Out Upper Intermediate
pg 59 ex 3 4 5 grammar
pg 59 ex 6 grammar
see pg 137 ex 1 2 extra 6 part 1
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
Lesson plan
support materials covered
Speak Out Upper Intermediate
Unit 2.4 The happiness formula
T / Cl
If you want to be happy,
[you want to make a career & earn more money / you want to work less]
- ...
If you want to be happy,
[you believe in work & buy ethic / you slow down]
- ...
Can economic growth make people happy?
- ...
- apparently not, just a step
pg 28 ex 1 DVD preview
pg 28 ex 2 reading
The happiness formula
Lexical material: Failure of consumerism to deliver happiness
pg 28 ex 3 A B C DVD view
Lexical material: Rat race, stuck on a treadmill
pg 28 ex 3 D speaking
new expressions
instalment = one of the parts of a story that appears regularly over a period of time in a newspaper, on television, etc
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
to diminish = to reduce
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
it's about do doing nothing
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
support materials covered
New Inside Out Upper Intermediate
Unit 6 - Eat
Lexical material: Ordering food in a restaurant
T / Cl
Imagine you are in a crowded restaurant
You want something from the waiter
What kind of sign or body language do you use in a restaurant?
- asking for the bill
(...)
WRIST = world restaurant international sign technique
pg 57 ex 1 reading & vocab
How to do restaurant sign language
pg 57 ex 2 reading & listening
new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_011.ogg
conclusion:
use WRIST as a topic for ice-breakers when meeting for the 1st time
i.e. ask your guest if they know those gestures & mimic
pg 57 ex 3 collocations
T / Cl
Do you know anyone who eats for a living?
= a restaurant critic
- ...
pg 58 Listening & vocab
new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_012.ogg
pg 58 ex 3
speaking - anecdote
Grammar: Present perfect vs present perfect continuous
T / Cl
He has been working in this company for many years
- he is still working
emphasis on long experience & relevance to today
= present perfect continuous
How long [have you known / have you been knowing] this colleague?
- have you known
to know = stative verb
I'm happy because I [have read / have been reading] 20 pages
- have read
= present perfect
I'm tired because I [have read / have been reading] 20 pages
- have been reading
= present perfect continuous
pg 59 ex 1 2 3 4 grammar
set for homework
pg 59 ex 5 grammar
pg 59 ex 6 grammar
see pg 137 ex 1 2 extra 6 part 1
cooler
pg 58 speaking - anecdote
new expressions
to dump = to get rid of sth you do not want, especially in a place which is not suitable
lamb = young sheep
bustling = full of people moving about in a busy way
to dash = to go somewhere very quickly
pepper mill = mill for grinding pepper
to grind sth (down / up) ~ sth (to / into sth) = to break or crush sth into very small pieces between two hard surfaces or using a special machine
profuse = a lot
to bulge = to stick out from sth in a round shape
archaic /ɔr'keiik/ = old and no longer used
to disguise sb (as sb/sth) = to change your appearance so that people cannot recognize you
posh = elegant and expensive; (sometimes disapproving) typical of or used by people who belong to a high social class
square meal = substantial and nourishing meal
you choose from a list of dishes that have separate prices, rather than having a complete meal at a fixed price
stodgy = heavy and making you feel very full
tablecloth = cloth that you use for covering a table, especially when you have a meal
distinctive = of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing
bland = lacking taste or flavour or tang
subtle = evasive or mysterious; hard to grasp
WRIST = world restaurant international sign technique
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
I think it's not very good well paid
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
subtle /'sətəl/
lesson on 20171024 cancelled
print & illustrate the following mindmap in your own way (use colours, symbols, etc)
discourse_markers_mindmap.pdf
Speak Out Upper Intermediate
pg 34 ex 10 B writing
- practise 'used to / would / get used to'
- use conjunctions & adverbial phrases from the discourse markers' mindmap
~ 250 words
send in *docx/odt format for feedback
duncanpotter@yandex.ru
Print the following pdf for our next lesson
Market Leader Upper Intermediate
Al Munir SPA Hotel & SPA group
pg 28 Case study
background - reading
market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg28-9-126_case_study_al_munir_writing_a_letter.pdf
Lesson plan
support materials covered
Market Leader 3rd edition Upper Intermediate
Case study - Al Munir SPA Hotel & SPA group
T / Cl
When you go on a business trip, do you always stay at the same chain of hotels?
- probably not
What can hotel managers do to improve repeat business and customer retention?
- corporate offers
- direct marketing
(...)
pg 28 background - reading
results of customer satisfaction survey
SSS review:
- possible reasons for disappointing trends
- conclusions to be drawn
- reasons for guests not returning to the hotel
Lexical material: Customer satisfaction
pg 28 listening
market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_022.ogg
- recognise returning guests
- provide a personalised service
pg 29 agenda - reading
pg 29 tasks 1 2 3 4
DVD case study
set for homework - to be confirmed
pg 29 writing a sales letter
new expressions
to put off = to postpone
to call off = to cancel
to turn sth round = to change one's opinion; to change from one view or party to another
to see somebody socially = to be in touch not for professional reasons
acquaintance = person that you know but who is not a close friend
amenities = things that make you comfortable and at ease
at one's finger tips = within easy reach; quickly touched; nearby;
readily usable as knowledge or skill; familiar
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
when you enter to the room you can see...
it will be a good idea if you will sign papers...
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
support materials covered
Speak Out Upper Intermediate
Functional language: Writing an opinion essay
pg 34 ex 8 A speaking
pg 34 ex 8 B C D reading
Functional language: Linkers
pg 34 ex 9 A B
Lexical material: Discourse markers
Denis , to name but one, is a talented programmer
Evgeny, Denis and Andrey, to name but a few, are talented programmers
pg 34 ex 10 A writing
set for homework
pg 34 ex 10 B writing
new expressions
leisure = time that is spent doing what you enjoy when you are not working or studying
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
I'm used to read reading books in the underground
I' m not don't agree with the 1st paragraph
it depends from on people's society
it depends on the society (which | that) people come from pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
support materials covered
Speak Out Upper Intermediate
Unit 3 Downtime
Unit 3.1 Dangerous games
T / Cl
What can help you take your mind off other things like work?
- computer games
- ...
pg 32 ex 1 speaking
Lexical material: Behaviour
pg 32 ex 2 A B C vocab
pg 32 ex 3 A B reading for gist
It's like a drug
pg 32 ex 4 A B C reading for detail
Grammar: Used to, would, be / get used to
T / Cl
I [used to / would] live near Lesny Ostrov
- used to 1
= state
I [used to / would] run 1.30 twice a week
- used to 1
- would 2
= activity
1 past habit
= stative meaning
2 repeated action
= dynamic meaning
Watch out!
I didn't [use to / used to] like vodka
- use to
= infinitive
used to + infinitive = habit in the past
be used to = state
get used to = process
I have already been working 10 years in this company
I don't think I'll ever [be used to / get used to] working like this
- get used to
pg 33 ex 5
see pg 132 language bank
set for homework
pg 133 ex 1 Unit 3.1 used to
pg 33 ex 6 A practice
pg 33 ex 6 B speaking
pg 33 ex 7 speaking
new expressions
downtime = period of time when something (as a machine or factory) is not operating (especially as a result of malfunctions)
to get on with = to do sth immediately
to neglect = to fail to take care of sb/sth; to fail or forget to do sth that you ought to do
to put sth off = to hold back to a later time
to give in = to stop fighting or arguing and do as the other person wants; give someone his own way; stop opposing someone
stubborn /'stəbə:n/ = determined not to change your opinion or attitude
to quarrel (with sb) (about / over sth) = to have an angry argument or disagreement with people,
often about a personal matter
to pursue = to do sth or try to achieve sth over a period of time
trolley = small vehicle with wheels that can be pushed or pulled along and is used for carrying things
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakespig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
support materials covered
Speak Out Upper Intermediate
Grammar: Time phrases used with present perfect & past simple
pg 13 ex 7 A B C
feedback
T / Cl
What is the plural form of 'crisis' /kraɪsɪs/?
- crises /'kraɪsi:z/
Market Leader 3rd Upper Intermediate
Case study - In Range
T / Cl
Should violent computer games be banned?
- ...
If a game is banned, won't it actually seem more attractive?
- ...
pg 110 background - reading
pg 111 reading
Sample of reactions before the launch
pg 110 listening
market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_audio_cd03_25.ogg
coverage in the press
teaser campaign
viral advertising
pg 111 task
pg 138 group A directors of ExtremAction
pg 145 group B journalists
DVD case study
- keep stirring up the controversy
- has become a product opportunity story rather than a product crisis story
- either need to maximise drama
- or draw attention of the public (on)to the game by fabricating a story about how it is being banned
new expressions
in range = near enough to be reached, seen or heard
mercenary /'mə:sə,neri:/ = soldier who will fight for any country or group that offers payment
to deny = to say that sth is not true
to deprave = to make sb morally bad
to invigorate = to make sb feel healthy and full of energy; to make a situation, an organization, etc. efficient and successful
repugnant (to sb) = (formal) making you feel strong dislike or disgust
to stir up = to move a liquid or substance around, using a spoon or sth similar, in order to mix it thoroughly; to make people feel strong emotions; to try to cause arguments or problems
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
it doesn't influence to your health
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
support materials covered
Speak Out Upper Intermediate
pg 25 ex 9 B writing
feedback
Speak Out Upper Intermediate
Unit 1.2 It's a first
Lexical material: Feelings
pg 11 ex 1 speaking
pg 11 ex 2 A B listening
speak_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_7.ogg
pg 11 ex 2 C listening
speak_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_8.ogg
intonation
Grammar: Adjectives in ed vs ing
T / Cl
Maths lessons are [bored / boring]?
- boring
= adjective + ing = cause
Students are [bored / boring]?
- bored
= adjective + ed = result
Grammar: Gradable adjectives
pg 11 ex 3 A B
T / Cl
Traffic jams in Moscow are [very / absolutely] awful
- awful
= non gradable (strong adjective)
- absolutely
= only for emphasis
It's an exceptionally good global campaign
- good
= gradable adjective
- exceptionally
= adv of degree
[strengthen / soften]
- strengthen
It's a reasonably good global campaign
= adv of degree
[strengthen / soften]
- soften
It's an absolutely brilliant global campaign
- brilliant, global campaign
= opinion adjective before fact
- very absolutely brilliant
brilliant = ungradable adjective
pg 11 ex 4 A B
pg 12 ex 5 A reading
I've never seen star wars
Lexical material: Mundane, trivial & ordinary activities
pg 12 ex 5 B C reading
pg 12 ex 5 D speaking
Grammar: Present perfect & past simple
T / Cl
He worked in this company for many years
Does he still work in this company?
- no
= he used to but he doesn't anymore
2 points in time
= past simple
He has worked in this company for many years
- he still works
2+3 experience & relevance to today
= present perfect
pg 12 ex 6 grammar
new expressions
mundane = (often disapproving) not interesting or exciting
trivial = not important or serious; not worth considering
to totter around = to walk or move with weak unsteady steps, especially because you are drunk or ill/sick
to loathe = to hate, despise
bonnet = the metal part over the front of a motor vehicle, usually covering the engine
to tap into = to make use of a source of energy, knowledge, etc. that already exists
recurring = coming back
flat-pack furniture = piece of furniture that is sold in pieces in a flat box and that you have to build / construct yourself
to rate ~ sb/sth (as) sth | ~ as sth = to have or think that sb/sth has a particular level of quality, value, etc
to leave no stone unturned = to try in every way; miss no chance; do everything possible
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
I don't know what did I feel felt pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
New Inside Out Upper Intermediate
pg 75 ex 1 2 reading & grammar - articles
Gone fishing
new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg75_138_139_articles_grammar_and_exercises.pdf (You should have already downloaded and / or printed this file for the previous lesson)
Speak Out Upper Intermediate
pg 25 ex 9 A B writing
choose a situation
look for vocab you may need
bring your laptop, tablet or smartphone w/ bt keyboard (needed to complete the writing task in class)
@ Evgeniy
If you would prefer to synchronize manually, you can disable automatic syncing in Anki’s preferenceshttps://apps.ankiweb.net/docs/manual.html#ankiweb-and-synchronizationPlease note that advanced proxy setup via .pac or .wpad files is not supported in Anki.
To override the system proxy settings on Windows or OS X, define a HTTP_PROXY environmental variable that points to the proxy server. It will look like:
http://user:pass@proxy.company.com:8080https://apps.ankiweb.net/docs/manual.html#proxies
Lesson plan
support materials covered
New Inside Out Upper Intermediate
Grammar: Articles
pg 75 ex 1 reading & grammar
Gone fishing
new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_027.ogg
feedback
set for homework
pg 139 ex 3 Unit 7
Speak Out Upper Intermediate
Functional language: Writing a letter of complaint
pg 25 ex 7 A B C
Lexical material: Formal written language
pg 25 ex 8 A B
pg 25 ex 9 A B writing
new expressions
to pursue = to do sth or try to achieve sth over a period of time; to continue to discuss, find out about or be involved in sth
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
I'm writing you with regard to...
Please, contact me in as soon as possible
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
support materials covered
Total English Advanced
Unit 6.1 pg 78 ex 10a
http://www.ictnle.com/tmp_pdf/total_english_advanced_students_book_pg78_articles.pdf
feedback
keys to ex 10a
0 = zero article
1 0 = city
2 0 = name / plural
3 a = new information
4 the = specific
5 the = shared knowledge [we have already mentioned the building]
6 the = unique
7 the = previously mentioned, i.e. the towers of THE building
8 0 = countable [plural]
9 0 = abstract noun
10 the = expression [the completion of]
11 the = shared knowledge
12 the = specific
13 a = news, first mention
the = also possible if we know about its existence
14 a = news
15 0 = general
16 the = groups see Unit 79C English Grammar in Use, Murphy pdf 158
17 the = specific
Speak Out Upper Intermediate
was set for h/w
pg 131 ex 1 2 Unit 2.2 The passive
feedback
pg 24 ex 5 A B practice
pg 24 ex 6 A B C speaking
new expressions
to run over = to injure or kill by running over, as with a vehicle
vagabond = homeless person
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakespig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
support materials covered
Speak Out Upper Intermediate
Unit 2.2 We're being watched
Lexical material: Surveillance
T / Cl
Do you think we live in a surveillance society?
- ...
pg 23 ex 1 A B C vocab
pg 23 ex 1 D speaking
pg 23 ex 2 A B listening
speak_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_16.ogg
Grammar: Passive
active form
- We have made a mistake
passive form
- A mistake has been made by us
= subject is not important
active
HR are organising a new English course at the moment
passive
I've heard a new English course ______ at the moment
- is being organised
= object is more important than subject
Kudrin fired
Kudrin [is / has been / was] fired [by the president]
- passive form + ellipsis
= style used in journalism
pg 24 ex 3 A B C
pg 24 ex 4 listening
speak_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_17.ogg
pg 130 language bank
set for homework
pg 131 ex 1 2 Unit 2.2 The passive
sample of a male speaker's intonation answering questions during an interview
intensity in green
Hz (pitch) in blue
sample on the left features a narrow range of frequencies
sample on the right features a wider range of frequencies, i.e. more intonation (in blue)
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
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 rather than intensity (volume)
new expressions
CCTV = closed circuit television
street level cameras = surveillance cameras placed in the street
law-abiding = obeying and respecting the law
deterrent /dɪˈterənt/ = thing that makes sb less likely to do sth
to be accountable for = to be responsible for your decisions or actions and expected to explain them when you are asked
to blur = to make out of focus
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
it's a threat for to privacy
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
support materials covered
Grammar: Shifting stress within words & connected speech
John has just turned [thirteen / thirteen](last word in a sentence or phrase)
- thirteen
John is [thirteen / thirteen] years old (thirteen is placed before a noun)
- thirteen
years = monosyllabic
shift the stress one syllable back ('thirteen 'years)
= avoid consecutive stresses in English
after'noon 'afternoon 'tea
fif'teen 'fifteen 'people
photo'graphic a 'photographic 'record
cata'strophic a 'catastrophic 'failure
Speak Out Upper Intermediate
Lexical material: Change
pg 58 ex 5 A B C D
pg 58 ex 6 A B C speaking
Lexical material: Compound nouns
pg 58 ex 7 A B C
pg 58 ex 8 A vocab
pg 58 ex 8 B listening
speak_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_36.ogg
new expressions
to alter = to change
detrimental ~ (to sb/sth) = harmful
to enhance = to improve
to distort = to change the shape, appearance or sound of sth so that it is strange or not clear;
to twist or change facts, ideas, etc. so that they are no longer correct or true
trade-off = compromise or balance between two things
outlook = expectations of what will happen
breakdown = failure of a system
breakthrough = new discovery or development
outcome = result of something
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
If I were you I don't wouldn't start this topic
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
support materials covered
(continuation from previous lesson)
Speak Out Upper Intermediate
Unit 5.1 Bright ideas
pg 57 ex A speaking
pg 57 ex 2 A B reading
pg 56 The world's worst inventions
Lexical material: Inventions
pg 57 ex 2 C vocab
pg 57 ex 2 D speaking
Grammar: Articles
pg 57 ex 3 A B
pg 57 ex 3 C D pronunciation
speak_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_34.ogg
set for homework
pg 137 ex 1 2 articles Unit 5.1
pg 57 ex 4 practice
new expressions
worked up ~ (about sth) = (informal) very excited or upset about sth
to frown upon = to dislike
to devastate = to completely destroy a place or an area; to make sb feel very shocked and sad
courtesy of = given by
booming = increasing & becoming very successful
to take over over = to replace
to make one's debut in = to come into existence
conjunction = combination of events, etc., that causes a particular result
to wake up to = to start to realise & understand sth
to harness = to control and use the force or strength of sth to produce power or to achieve sth
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakespig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
example with Anki on GNU Linux Debian
how to import wordlist*.txt separated by tab
Lesson plan
support materials covered
quarterly test
feedback
@ Denis
IF and WHEN
When can replace if in zero conditionals:
If you heat water to 100 degrees Celsius, it boils.
When you heat water to 100 degrees Celsius, it boils.
In the other types of conditionals, we cannot use when instead of if.
http://www.grammaring.com/if-even-if-only-if-as-long-as-provided-supposing-unless-but-for-if-necessary-if-so-in-case-etc
@ Aleksey
Grammar: In case vs if
An in case-clause gives a reason while an if-clause describes a condition:
I'll buy a sandwich in case I get hungry. (I'll buy a sandwich because I may get hungry later.)
I'll buy a sandwich if I get hungry. (I'll buy a sandwich when I get hungry.)
http://www.grammaring.com/if-even-if-only-if-as-long-as-provided-supposing-unless-but-for-if-necessary-if-so-in-case-etc
If the company had released implants without any medical research and possibly medical insurance for its clients
it would face serious dissatisfaction and even legal threats in case if there are medical problems
- there are medical problems
= condition
Speak Out Upper Intermediate
Unit 5.1 Bright ideas
pg 57 ex A speaking
new expressions
in case = because of a possibility of something happening, being needed, etc; in connection with someone or something, or in the situation of something; an in case-clause gives a reason while an if-clause describes a condition
supposing that = used to ask sb to pretend that sth is true or to imagine that sth will happen
provided that = (only) if - used to emphasise if; impose specific conditions or set limits on a situation; as long as, so long as, on condition that used to say what must happen or be done to make it possible for sth else to happen
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakespig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
presentation
- prepare a 2-3min presentation
- random topic
- focus on introduction & conclusion
- you may use the flowchart from pg 23 ex 3 Lifestyle Upper Intermediate
- you may use 2-3 slides but not more
- rehearse oral delivery (pace, intonation, pitch, volume)
- use the following files
decide if you want to write all your speech or just have notes to look at (recommended)
$stmt = $db2->prepare("SELECT * FROM cci_cel_courses WHERE url LIKE ? ORDER BY url_order ASC") or die ('failed to prepare');
$stmt->execute(array("%preparing_for_the_delivery_of_a_presentation.inc%"));
while($row = $stmt->fetch(PDO::FETCH_ASSOC)) { echo "". $row['file_name'].""; }
find examples of signposting & breakdown for your presentation's introduction & conclusion
$stmt = $db2->prepare("SELECT * FROM cci_cel_courses WHERE url LIKE ? ORDER BY url_order ASC") or die ('failed to prepare');
$stmt->execute(array("%presentations.inc%"));
while($row = $stmt->fetch(PDO::FETCH_ASSOC)) { echo "". $row['file_name'].""; }
choose 5-6 new expressions to vary your language
$stmt = $db2->prepare("SELECT * FROM cci_cel_courses WHERE url LIKE ? ORDER BY url_order ASC") or die ('failed to prepare');
$stmt->execute(array("%presentation_keywords.inc%"));
while($row = $stmt->fetch(PDO::FETCH_ASSOC)) { echo "". $row['file_name'].""; }
force yourself to use 5-6 new expressions to make your presentation more logical
$stmt = $db2->prepare("SELECT * FROM cci_cel_courses WHERE url LIKE ? ORDER BY url_order ASC") or die ('failed to prepare');
$stmt->execute(array("%discourse_markers_mindmap.inc%"));
while($row = $stmt->fetch(PDO::FETCH_ASSOC)) { echo "". $row['file_name'].""; }
if possible,
send your presentation notes / draft by e-mail
any format will do (txt, word, powerpoint...)
duncanpotter@yandex.ru
prepare for quarterly test scheduled 20170914
lexical material
- describing trends
- language of presentations
- pitching an idea (elevator pitch)
- quality
- successful marriage
- differences in work culture
- risk assessment
grammar
- verb patterns (gerund vs infinitive)
- mixed conditionals
- conjunctions
- what if, unless, provided that, supposing, in which case
Print the following pdf for our next lesson
The Business Intermediate
the_business_2_0_intermediate_b1_student_s_book_pg91-92_business_performance_trends.pdf Print the following pdf for our next lesson
trends_pictogrammes.pdf
Lesson plan
support materials covered
ecological light bulbs
brief presentation by Denis
The Business Intermediate
Lexical material: Business performance
T / Cl
A company is in the black
it [is doing well / is in difficulty]
- is doing well
pg 90 ex 1 discussion
pg 90 ex 2 3 4
pg 91 ex 5
pg 91 ex 6 7
Functional language: Giving financial information
pg 91 ex 8 listening for detail
the_business_intermediate_2_0_u7_2.41.mp3
pg 91 ex 9 presenting
new expressions
in the black = in a successful or profitable way; so as to make money
in the red = in an unprofitable way; so as to lose money
to go under = to fail
to break even = to attain a level at which there is neither gain nor loss; to cover costs
surge = sudden or abrupt strong increase
overhead = general costs of running a business or an organization, for example paying for rent or electricity
to slump = to fall in price, value, number, etc., suddenly and by a large amount
billing = total amount of business that a company does in a particular period of time
liabilities = legal position of having to pay only a limited amount of your or your company's debts
AGM = annual general meeting
to float = to sell shares in a company or business to the public for the first time
FTSE 100 = Financial Times Stock Exchange index; average of the price of shares from the top 100 companies on the London Stock Exchange
upturn = upward trend
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
I want to present you our project (to you) the last but not (the) least
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
debt /'det/
advantage /æ'dvæntidʒ/
based /'beist/
support materials covered
In Company Upper Intermediate
Voice
Functional language: Power of the pause in the delivery of a presentation
T / Cl
How can you emphasise a point in your argumentation?
- stress a word
- mark a pause
(...)
pg 31 ex 1 2 3 4
listening
in_company_2nd_edition_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_32.ogg
pg 31 ex 5 6
look at sentences a and f only
in pairs, SS underline keywords & mark pauses
find connection
listening
in_company_2nd_edition_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_33.ogg
in_company_2nd_edition_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_34.ogg
T / Cl
All presentations need some show
Do you agree?
- probably yes
- ...
Do you overdo it? Are you acting a little to communicate better?
- probably yes
- ...
Does a brilliant speaker need to be an actor?
- probably yes
- ...
pg 31 ex 7
listening
in_company_2nd_edition_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_35.ogg
What could actors teach business people?
- manage stage fright
- oral delivery
- body language
What makes someone a brilliant speaker?
- leadership (or its acting)
- belief in yourself
- relation to the audience
Shakespearian debut
pg 32 ex 8 9
pg 33 SS practise speech re J.Caesar
listening
in_company_2nd_edition_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_01.ogg
intro to homework
pg 32 ex 10
Mark Antony's speech by Marlon Brando, Julius Caesar, Shakespeare
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7X9C55TkUP8new expressions
to lose your thread = to forget the theme or related sequence of events in a larger story
to rest assured = not to worry about sth that went wrong but won't happen again
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakespig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
Caesar /ˈsi:zə/
honourable /ˈɔnərəbl/
buried /'beri:d/
support materials covered
In Company Upper Intermediate
Lexical material: Communicative awareness
T / Cl
to improve a presentation, you need to focus on [delivery / content]?
- delivery
Unit 4 Voice & visuals
pg 28 ex 1
pg 28 ex 2 3 reading
pg 28 ex 4 5
Functional language: Giving feedback
T / Cl
If a presentation was a disaster,
you [make strong criticism / praise efforts, force a smile and then make strong criticism]
- ...
What do you do when you realise your audience can't speak English very well?
[panic & lose your thread / grade your language / blame translators / blame the coordinator for not informing you]
- ...
pg 30 ex 1
speaker A pg 140
speaker B pg 162
pg 30 ex 2
listening
in_company_2nd_edition_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_31.ogg
Lexical material: Language of presentations
Visuals
pg 30 ex 1
T / Cl
If you watch the 100 best paintings ever, you [want to watch more / feel sleepy & indifferent]
- feel indifferent
Excess has a [persuasive / numbing] effect
- numbing effect
pg 30 ex 2 3
pg 30 ex 4
set for homework
pg 30 ex 5
new expressions
to override = have or claim precedence or superiority over (an overriding consideration)
attention span = amount of time that a person can concentrate on a task without becoming distracted
numbing /nʌmiŋ/ = making less susceptible or sensitive to either physical or emotional stimuli
to inflict ~ sth (on / upon sb/sth) = to make sb/sth suffer sth unpleasant; to administer, to impose
cumulative = increasing or increased in amount, force, etc., by successive additions
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
yesterday I met saw / heard an announcement that about
as I heard the course exchange rate of the dollar goes down is going down / weakening / dropping
the rouble became more stronger
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
The Business 2.0 Upper Intermediate
(you should have already printed this page for the previous lesson)
prepare a 2-3min long presentation about either your own product
or pg 39 ex 9 presentation & discussion
use vocab from pg 39 ex 5 speaking & pg 39 ex 7 collocations
Print the following pdf for our next lesson
Lifestyle Upper Intermediate
lifestyle_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg_23_elevator_pitch_flowchart.pdf
@ Evgeniy
$stmt = $db2->prepare("SELECT * FROM ictnle_default_links WHERE url LIKE ? ORDER BY url_order ASC") or die ('failed to prepare');
$stmt->execute(array("%bottoms_up_description_en.inc%"));
while($row = $stmt->fetch(PDO::FETCH_ASSOC)) { echo "". $row['file_name'].""; }
$stmt = $db2->prepare("SELECT * FROM ictnle_default_links WHERE url LIKE ? ORDER BY url_order ASC") or die ('failed to prepare');
$stmt->execute(array("%bottoms_up_description_ru.inc%"));
while($row = $stmt->fetch(PDO::FETCH_ASSOC)) { echo "". $row['file_name'].""; }
Lesson plan
support materials covered
Linux mail security (bundled w/ Kaspersky's range of products) - Denis
selfie stick - Alexey
VW - Evgeniy
Lifestyle Upper Intermediate
Functional language: Pitching an idea
T / Cl
If you have a bright idea but you need money
You meet a CEO in the lift
How do you ask for his financial support?
- make an elevator pitch
pg 23 ex 3 4
word focus - structure a pitch
pg 23 ex 5 6 listening
lifestyle_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_17.ogg
2010 Dayton elevator speech winner
elevator_pitch_contest_winner_josh_light_utah_university.flv
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6O98o2FRHw
T / Cl
listening for gist
[1st time play 90% real speed w/o video]
watching for detail
[2nd time normal speed]
feedback
+ convincing argumentation & simple concept
+ short sentences without conjunctions to insist on mechanically exponential growth pattern
- no start up capital mentioned
- too fast speech
= only average delivery but good product
2012 BPC elevator speech winner
elevator_pitch_contest_winner_nancy_t_wheeler_university_of_dayton.mp4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIo-enMAIxE
feedback
+ supportive body language
+ short sentences to announce break even point, ROI in 4 years
- little convincing concept [hence questionable projections]
- rather artificial intonation in rhetorical questions
= good delivery but average product
set for homework
pg 23 ex 10
writing a pitch for a 2min delivery
use flowchart from pg 23 ex 3
new expressions
USP = unique selling point
pitch = talk or arguments used by a person trying to sell things or persuade people to do sth
elevator pitch = 10-second to 1-minute pitch
upturn = upward trend
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
and so forth on and so forth
these limitations require force them to build complex gearboxes
you shouldn't be look like a 'commis voyageur' sole trader
what 's yet else pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
agent /'eidʒənt/
main /'mein/
vary /ˈvɛərɪ/
rescheduled from previous lesson
The Business 2.0 Upper Intermediate
pg 36 ex 5 vocab
(you should have already printed this page for the previous lesson)
pg 38 ex 2 reading
Quality is in the eye of the stakeholder
Lesson plan
support materials covered
The Business 2.0 Upper Intermediate
pg 38 ex 2 reading
Quality is in the eye of the stakeholder
pg 38 ex 3 listening
the_business_mac_millan_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_47.ogg
the_business_mac_millan_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_48.ogg
the_business_mac_millan_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_49.ogg
pg 38 ex 4 word building
Lexical material: Adjectives describing quality positively & negatively
pg 39 ex 5 6 speaking
Lexical material: Quality standards (industry standards, statutory requirements, best practice...)
T / Cl
[good / excellent / best] practice
- best practice
= the most suitable or efficient way of doing sth
= collocation
pg 39 ex 7 8 collocations
T / Cl
What is a synonymous collocation of 'built-in flaw'?
- design fault
set for homework
pg 39 ex 9 10 presentation & discussion
new expressions
shoddy = designed to deceive or mislead either deliberately or inadvertently
heavy-duty = made for long or hard use; very strong
flimsy = thin strong lightweight translucent paper used especially for making carbon copies,
lacking solidity or strength, not convincing
lean = (usually approving) (of people, especially men, or animals) without much flesh; thin and fit
to splash out = (informal) to spend a lot of money on sth
compliance (in - with) = practice of obeying rules or requests made by people in authority
disposable = item that can be disposed of after it has been used
statutory /ˈstætjutərɪ/ = fixed by law; that must be done by law
compulsory = obligatory
design fault = flaw in a product which is due to it being poorly designed
technical specifications = precise guidelines which establish how the product should be built
industry standards = accepted norm in a particular field of business
to impose = to force sb/sth to have to deal with sth that is difficult or unpleasant
quality assurance = system put in place to ensure that quality targets are met
to blame = to think or say that sb/sth is responsible for sth bad
exacting = needing or demanding a lot of effort and care about details
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
it worked good well for 2 years
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
The Business 2.0 Upper Intermediate
pg 36 ex 5 vocab
(you should have already printed this page for the previous lesson)
pg 38 ex 2 reading
Quality is in the eye of the stakeholder
@ Andrey K
introduction to IELTS
stage 1 - 20min
writing test part 1
116930_IELTS_AC_Writing_Task_1-1.pdf
focus on time
- 20min only
- complete this task without any notes
- you may not use a dictionary
stage 2 ~ 90min (or more if you need)
Focus on IELTS - 1st Edition
practice test - writing 40min focus_on_ielts_practice_test_academic_writing_60min.pdf
focus on quality
- there is no time limit
- complete this task with all your notes
- you may use a dictionary
stage 3 - 60min
Focus on IELTS - 1st Edition
reading test
https://yadi.sk/i/n2yt6GauyF3Un
optional
IELTS wordlist (adapted from Morris College)
download the following file & import it in a space repetition software
ielts_wordlist_morris_college_C2.csv
Lesson plan
support materials covered
only Evgeniy present
random topics:
Brexit
Attitudes to ethnic minorities in Switzerland & Europe
Migration from Syria
Conflict in Ukraine & Crimea
Territorial sovereignty
Social contract vs middle Eastern culture
Past & present education
Soviet science-fiction
Whistle-blowers & moderators as opposition force to gvt
new expressionsdeco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
many people were very good well educated
maybe we must decide find / solve some solutions
the Russia has a lot of resources
if I will be were honest I would...
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
honest /ˈɔnɪst/
support materials covered
The Business 2.0 Upper Intermediate
Unit 3 Quality
3.1 What quality means
pg 36 ex 1 discussion
pg 36 ex 3 scan reading 2min15
pg 37 Two kinds of quality
- taken for granted quality
= should be a standard in today's competing markets
- enchanting quality
= calls for innovation (e.g. IPhones)
pg 36 ex 4 5 reading for detail
pg 36 ex 6 7 listening
the_business_mac_millan_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_46.ogg
Lexical material: Quality & standards (planned obsolescence)
pg 36 ex 8 discussion
discuss using the following expressions
- white goods
- planned / built-in obsolescence
- labour time
- spare parts
- fashion
- frequent upgrade
- recycling
- taken-for-granted quality
- enchanting quality
- depreciation of assets implemented by B2B
pg 38 ex 1 discussion
new expressions
durability = able to last long by resisting to stress or force
heading = title printed at the top of a page or at the beginning of a section of a book
superficial = not studying or looking at sth thoroughly; seeing only what is obvious
sake (for the - of sth) = because of the interest or value sth has, not because of the advantages it may bring
enchanting = capturing interest as if by a spell
craze = an interest followed with exaggerated zeal, sth which becomes suddenly very popular
to take for granted = to accept without verification or proof; to suppose or understand to be true
trap = a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
lean = (usually approving) (of people, especially men, or animals) without much flesh; thin and fit
amid = surrounded by sth
to rattle = to make a series of short loud sounds when hitting against sth hard; to make sth do this
offspring = child of a particular person or couple; the young of an animal or plant
fads = any form of behaviour that develops among a large population
and is collectively followed with enthusiasm for some period,
generally as a result of the behaviour's being perceived as novel in some way;
things which are fashionable for a short time
sour = unpleasant, unsuccessful, having a stale taste
white goods = domestic appliance, is usually defined as a large machine which accomplishes some routine housekeeping task,
which includes purposes such as cooking, or food preservation
built-in / planned obsolescence = commercial strategy to decide of built quality and when goods could become old-fashioned; falling into disuse or becoming out of date
fracture = fact of sth breaking, especially a bone
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
it had was produced 3 years ago
it will be the most cheapest product
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
download the following book
New Inside Out Upper Intermediate
print ONLY the following pages for our next lesson
pg 52-53
pg 136-137
optional homework
writing a report ~ 250 words
The Business 2.0 Upper Intermediate
pg 59 ex 8
- summarise the situation
practise 'used to / would' to describe past & present habits
e.g. Before Mr Mbugua was appointed, they didn't used to shout at mechanics
- list a few options & likely results
practise conditionals
e.g. If John Thorpe fired Mr Mbugua, Mr Wambugu would probably leave Trident
- explain what actions you have decided to take
practise connectors
e.g. Lifestyle Upper Intermediate pg 73 ex 6
- draw a conclusion
send in *docx format before our next lesson
duncanpotter@yandex.ru
Lesson plan
support materials covered
New Inside Out Upper Intermediate
course book
T / Cl
What are the secrets of a successful marriage?
- ...
pg 52 ex 1 2 reading
pg 52 ex 3 listening
new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_06.ogg
Grammar: Verb patterns (infinitive + ing / + to)
T / Cl
Do you mind [to open / opening] the window?
- opening the window
= verb + ing
I enjoy...
- playing golf
= verb + ing
He said to do this particular thing to me (but he said sth else to you!)
= verb + to + infinitive + object
He told me to do that
= verb + object + to infinitive
He helped me do this presentation
= verb + object + infinitive
Learning Chinese [means spending / means to spend] a lot of time studying
- means spending
= involves
He [means to learn / means learning] Chinese
- means to learn
= intention
He stopped [to smoke / smoking] because he gave up drinking
- smoking
stop + gerund
= he completely finished something
He stopped [to smoke / smoking] because he needed a drink
- to smoke
stop + to-infinitive
= he paused in order to do something
Concl:
Verb patterns can sometimes change the meaning of verb
Hint:
verb + ing = about the past
verb + to + infinitive = about the future
Grammar: Verb patterns with ing
T / Cl
I regret [to buy / buying] this car
- buying
regret + verb + ing
= verb pattern (always ing)
Verb patterns with like to express different meanings
T / Cl
I don't like [to get up / getting up] early
- both correct...
I don't like getting up early
- like + ing
= true feeling
On a Monday morning, I like to get up early to plan my work for the week
- like + infinitive
= reason
conclusion regarding 'to like'
= verb pattern is not always +ing
try + infinitive / gerund
T / Cl
I have tried [to call / calling] him in the morning (& finally got through)
- to call
= try + infinitive
action completed
I have tried [to call / calling] him all morning
- calling
= try + gerund
failed
Grammar: Verbs with ing
* (verbs with both ing and infinitive - no or little difference in meaning)
to admit [or to admit that]
to avoid
(to begin)
to belong
to carry on
to consider
(to continue)
to deny [or to deny that]
to enjoy
to fancy
to finish
to give up
to go on
to imagine
(to involve)
to keep
to keep on
to mean
to mind
to postpone
to put off
to risk
to seem
(to start)
to suggest [or to suggest that]
to think of
to understand
to weigh
pg 53 ex 2 vocab & grammar
set for homework
pg 53 ex 4
see pg 137 unit 5 ex 2 verb patterns
pg 53 ex 1 2 listening
new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_07.ogg
new expressions
caring = compassionate, esp. with reference to the professional care of the sick or elderly.
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
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
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
I will be in on holiday
there was an argue argument pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
support materials covered
Lifestyle Upper Intermediate
pg 72 ex 4
feedback
The Business 2.0 Upper Intermediate
course book
4.6 Case study - Trident Overseas
Lexical material: Differences in work culture
T / Cl
In some cultures... e.g. in Africa
Should deadlines be met?
- perhaps not
Do you need to check staff understanding?
- probably yes
Is humour a good idea to develop a long lasting relationship?
- probably not
Should you avoid shouting?
- on the contrary
Is it acceptable to employ your relatives?
- probably yes
pg 58 ex 1 discussion
pg 58 ex 2 reading
pg 59 ex 3 organisational chart
pg 59 ex 4 5
listening
the_business_mac_millan_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_62.ogg
the_business_mac_millan_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_63.ogg
the_business_mac_millan_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_64.ogg
pg 59 ex 6
solutions
- help Mrs Mohamed by providing an assistant
- appoint a temporary consultant / trainer
- improve customer service by educating forecourt staff & their dealers
pg 59 ex 7 8
listening
the_business_mac_millan_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_65.ogg
strategy
Wambugu
- as a dealer, owns his service station
- doesn't approve Trident interfering with Kenyan management practices
- is not likely to work any better with competitors anyway
John Thorpe
- needs to handle Wambugu with kid gloves
- attempts to save business relationship
- won't be able to change Wambugu's practices
conclusion
- at worst, should consider buying Wambugu's business & clientele
- could appoint Mrs Mohamed as a district manager
new expressions
forecourt staff = the part of a filling-station where petrol is supplied
kid gloves (to handle with ~) = to handle with great care and sensitivity
to work one's fingers to the bone = to work very hard
to pull together = to join your efforts with those of others; to work on a task together; to cooperate
to put up with = to accept patiently; bear
late notice request = made at the last moment, usually unexpectedly
to sack = to fire an employee
favouritism = unfair favouring of one person or group at the expense of another
nepotism = giving unfair advantages to your own family if you are in a position of power, especially by giving them jobs
to interfere ~ (in sth) = to get involved in and try to influence a situation that does not concern you, in a way that annoys other people
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
the way (how) people wants want to live
you should feel yourself free
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
support materials covered
Intelligent Business Upper Intermediate
pg 90 ex 1 2 practice - mixed conditionals
(check your answers with the key at the end of the file)
intelligent_business_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg90_mixed_conditionals_w_key.pdf
feedback
Lifestyle Upper Intermediate
Functional language: Risk assessment
Emergency planning
e.g. You look after a hotel near a natural park
Who would you contact in the area to assess risk?
- local zoologists, vets (experienced in dealing w/ wild animals)
- public authorities (in charge of managing natural catastrophe)
What skills would you need?
- analytical skills
- being able to anticipate potential problems (fire, natural disasters, threats to health)
- experienced in ensuring procedures are in place in case of emergency
- quick decision making (military discipline)
pg 72 ex 1 2 3
listening
lifestyle_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_3.ogg
Lexical material: What if, unless, provided that, supposing, in which case
pg 72 ex 4
pg 72 ex 5
Grammar: Conjunctions
pg 73 ex 6 7
word focus: connectors
pg 73 ex 8
speaking: anticipate tasks
risk assessment
- entrance C for VIP
- entrance A for the press
- schedule a shuttle for visitors
- locate smoking areas within the building only (to avoid fire catching surrounding woods)
procedures in case of emergency
- potential bottleneck = car park
- restrict access to activists disrupting the conference
pg 73 ex 9
listening
lifestyle_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_4.ogg
pg 73 ex 10 11 12
SSS support their opinion
use mixed conditionals from pg 71 ex 4
If we had organised an interview with Hamilton before announcing his participation in the event
we would not have such a dilemma now
= mixed conditional 2
If all conferences were cancelled to avoid disruption by protesters,
no conference would have made possible to exchange new ideas
= mixed conditional 1
SSS role play
- student A
. cancel the event
. preserve reputation
- student B
. arrange a meeting between the protest leaders & CEO (C.Hamilton) of company accused of dumping
. turn danger into an opportunity
. build a reputation for reliability & crisis management
- student C
. stop Carl Hamilton from attending the event
. preserve reputation
- student D
. want C.Hamilton to be a speaker
. prove the Rockdale Centre can organise such international event
Concl:
- meet Hamilton to understand his viewpoint on allegations of pollution
- find means to defuse tension before the event
e.g. pre-coverage by national TV to explain positions to the public opinion
- request help from the gvt during the event
e.g. police forces to restrict access
- if you step down to pressure once, you won't be perceived as a reliable partner
new expressions
confident = sure of oneself
outbreak = sudden eruption of anger, war, disease, rebellion, etc
avalanche /ˈævəlɑ:nʃ/ = mass of snow and ice, tumbling rapidly down a mountain
to escort sb from = to accompany
to patrol = to walk or travel around an area, esp. at regular intervals, in order to protect or supervise it
squad = group of players or competitors from which a team is chosen for a particular game or match
to close off = to isolate or separate
premises = building and land near to it that a business owns or uses
disruption = act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
in case = because of a possibility of something happening, being needed, etc; in connection with someone or something, or in the situation of something; an in case-clause gives a reason while an if-clause describes a condition
supposing that = used to ask sb to pretend that sth is true or to imagine that sth will happen
provided that = (only) if - used to emphasise if; impose specific conditions or set limits on a situation; as long as, so long as, on condition that
used to say what must happen or be done to make it possible for sth else to happen
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
they are close to one and the other another
it mustn't can't be a major operation
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
athletic /æθˈletɪk/
squad /skwɔd/
premises /prəmaiziz/
to patrol /pəˈtrəul/
dilemma /dɪˈlemə/
guest /ɡest/
experienced /ɪksˈpɪərɪənst/
most /məust/
quarterly test - task 3
correct your mistakes where indicated (Aleksander, Andrey R, Evgeniy, Denis))
update contents where relevant (Aleksander, Andrey R only)
add a few sentences with 'used to, would, will' (Aleksander & Evgeniy only)
send in *docx format before our next lesson
duncanpotter@yandex.ru
optional homework
writing ~ 200 words
practise conditionals
describe how different your professional career could have been if you had specialised in another area
e.g. If I had specialised in xyz, I would have learnt abc and now I would do 123
send in *docx format before our next lesson
duncanpotter@yandex.ru
optional homework (Alexey & Andrey K only)
review previous lesson contents with the course log
complete exercises which you find relevant to your needs
(You'll find explanations + exercises with key (answers) re used to / would / will in the lesson of 20170601 in the course log)
wait a few days!
complete the quarterly test
time allowed ~ 30min
no dictionaries or language notes
scan & send by e-mail before our next lesson
duncanpotter@yandex.ru
Print the following pdf for our next lesson
Lifestyle Upper Intermediate
mixed conditionals
lifestyle_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg_71-168_mixed_conditionals.pdf
FYI
EFI - Language competency profile (business English)
ef_language_competency_profile_business_english_levels_1-16_overview.pdf
Lesson plan
support materials covered
mixed conditionals
feedback
Lifestyle Upper Intermediate
T / Cl
How would you build the extension (a terminal) to an airport like Heathrow?
- ...
What problem areas are likely to happen?
- ...
pg 70 ex 2 listening
lifestyle_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_1.ogg
Grammar: Mixed conditionals
pg 71 ex 4 5 6
lifestyle_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg_71-168_mixed_conditionals.pdf
pg 168 read grammar reference
new expressions
severe = serious
to misplace = to put sth somewhere and then be unable to find it again, especially for a short time
disruption = act of delaying or interrupting the continuity; perturbation
bizarre = strange, odd
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
Have you been to this airport?
No, I didn't haven't
they will be very proud for of this part
we spend some money for on advertising
I catched caught problems about lifts
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
departmental /ˌdi:pɑ:tˈmentl/
support materials covered
quarterly test
feedback
New Inside Out Upper Intermediate
course book
pg 29 ex 1 2 conditional sentences
reminder from previous lesson
Grammar: Zero, first, second & third conditional
T / Cl
If / When it rains, I take an umbrella
present + present
= real situation, habit (you can use 'when' instead of 'if')
zero conditional
If it rains, I'll take an umbrella
present simple + future
= real situation
1st conditional
If I [was / were] on holiday, I [read / would read] a book
- was + would read
past simple + would - infinitive
= real, hypothetical situation, speaking now
2nd conditional
If I [was / were] Chinese, I [ate / would eat] noodles
- were / would eat
past simple + would - infinitive
= unreal, hypothetical situation, speaking now
2nd conditional
If I [knew / had known] about the traffic jams, I [had left / would have left] earlier
- had known / would have left
past perfect + would have - past participle
= past result of a past condition
= unreal, hypothetical situation, past
3rd conditional
Grammar: Mixed conditionals
T / Cl
If I had taken my umbrella this morning, I wouldn't be wet now
= present result of a past condition
mixed conditional type 2
If time wasn't a problem I would have finished this project a long time ago
= past result of a present or continuing condition
(general rule - habit)
mixed conditional type 1
pg 29 ex 3 4
set for homework
pg 29 ex 5 grammar extra
pg 30 reading & vocab ex 1
pg 30 reading & vocab ex 2 3
What price a life?
practise describing Ian Usher with vocab from
Speak Out Advanced
speak_out_advanced_pg14-150-158_vocab_personality_myers_briggs_test_indicator.pdf
pg 148 ex 1 A B 2 A B vocab bank
e.g. If Ian had been a tough cookie, perhaps he wouldn't have sold his life
new expressions
to attempt = to try
fame = state of being known and talked about by many people
hammock = type of bed made from a net or from a piece of strong fabric, with ropes at each end that are used to hang it between two trees, posts, etc
a bolt from the blue = sth unexpected
to go through with sth = do as planned or agreed; not stop or fail to do
to walk off = to leave
at the root of = main cause of
to start afresh = to begin a new life
job lot = miscellaneous collection of things sold together
not to be made of money = not to be rich
hard up = not rich
to have guts = to be bold, courageous
circumspect = thinking very carefully about sth before doing it, because there may be risks involved; cautious
temperamental /,temprə'mentəl/ = having a tendency to become angry, excited or upset easily, and to behave in an unreasonable way
impetuous /ɪmˈpetjuəs/ = acting or done rashly or with sudden energy
gregarious = liking to be with other people
wet blanket = person who is not enthusiastic about anything and who stops other people from enjoying themselves
couch potato = person who spends a lot of time sitting and watching television
big cheese = important influential person
tough cookie = extremely determined, hard-headed person, or someone with whom it is unusually difficult to deal
dismal /ˈdɪzməl/ = causing or showing gloom; miserable
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
I 'm totally agreed totally agree with this statement
I don't agree
Me too Me neither pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
have a copy of the following pdf for our next lesson
(this is the file we used in class on 20170608)
Speak Out Advanced
speak_out_advanced_pg14-150-158_vocab_personality_myers_briggs_test_indicator.pdf
complete exercises below
pg 12 ex 4 C
pg 12 ex 6 a
prepare for quarterly test
review:
- conditionals
- used to, would to talk about past habits
- will to talk about present habits
- verbs of senses (stative vs dynamic meanings)
- lexical material covered during the lessons (until 20170531 included)
Lesson plan
support materials covered
Speak Out Advanced
pg 12 ex 6 a b
pg 13 ex 7 speaking
Myers-Briggs test
Lexical material: Idioms for people
T / Cl
Was Putin a dark horse when he was first elected?
- ...
pg 13 ex 8 B vocab
A tour of the British Isles in accents
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8mzWkuOxz8
quarterly test
- conditionals
- used to, would to talk about past habits
- will to talk about present habits
- verbs of senses (stative vs dynamic meanings)
- lexical material covered during the lessons (until 20170531 included)
new expressions
busybody = person who is too interested in what other people are doing
dark horse = person who doesn't tell others much about himself/herself but has surprising qualities or abilities;
political candidate who is not well known but could win unexpectedly
sanguine /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/ = optimistic; confident;
of a ruddy complexion with a courageous and hopeful amorous disposition
(inclined to a healthy reddish colour often associated with outdoor life)
e.g. He tends to take a sanguine view of the problems involved
reluctant = not willing to do sth; not wanting or ready
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakespig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
support materials covered
New Inside Out Advanced
pg 139 ex 1 Unit 6 verbs of senses
feedback
Grammar: Intonation patterns in questions
Can I help you?
= yes / no question
- rising intonation /
How can I help you?
= open question
- stress on question word + falling intonation \
May I help you?
= yes - no question
- rising intonation /
Which do you prefer, tea, or coffee?
= option question
stress on question word 'wh-'
prefer \
/ tea
\ coffee
Is it any good?
Really?
= expressing doubt, surprise
~ \/
(stress usually on diphthong)
Speak Out Advanced
Lexical material: Personality (Myers-Briggs test)
T / Cl
Children are [curious / inquisitive]
- curious
The police are [curious / inquisitive]
- inquisitive
pg 12 ex 4 A B C vocab
pg 12 ex 5 A B C listening
speak_out_advanced_audio_cd01_6.ogg
audio script pg 164
new expressions
thoughtful = characterized by careful thought; considerate of the feelings or well-being of others
inquisitive = unduly curious; prying; seeking knowledge
perceptive = sensitive; discerning; observant
conscientious /ˌkɔnʃɪˈenʃəs/ = scrupulous, diligent, characterized by extreme care and great effort,
guided by or in accordance with conscience or sense of right and wrong
prejudiced = having a belief or attitude formed beforehand
sweeping generaliser = person who make statements that are too general
& do not consider all the facts
junky = someone who is so ardently devoted to something that it resembles an addiction
infuriating = extremely annoying or displeasing; causing intense anger
busybody = someone who is too interested in other people's private activities
life and soul = who enjoys special occasions & is fun to be with
to be set in your ways = not likely to change habits & opinions
meticulous = paying careful attention to every detail
nitpicker = someone who makes small and unjustified criticisms
flat-pack furniture = piece of furniture that is sold in pieces in a flat box and that you have to build yourself
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
we need to watch look at the list of words
it useful for understanding who is it is
we are not very good in at describing people
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
Print the following pdf for our next lesson
New Inside Out Advanced
pg 60 verbs of senses & states
pg 139 Unit 6 ex 1
new_inside_out_advanced_students_book_pg60-139_verbs_of_the_senses.pdf
optional homework
English Grammar in Use - Intermediate by Murphy, Cambridge University Press
Unit 18 Used to
pg 36
Unit 36 Would section C only
pg 72
Additional exercises
pg 307 ex 9 Past continuous - used to - would
pg 368 key (check your answers)
english_grammar_in_use_intermediate_3rd_ed_murphy_cambridge_unit18-36_used_to_would_additional_exercises_w_key.pdf
optional homework
writing a recommendation
(following Fast Fitness case study)
Market Leader Upper Intermediate pg 81 82
choose the best candidate for the job
- explain your decision
- practise 'used to, would' to describe experience of your ideal candidate
e.g. He used to play in action films and would take part in competitions
- practise 'will' to talk about predictable habits of your candidate as a general manager
e.g. He will demonstrate his interpersonal skills whenever he has the opportunity
~ 200 words
send in *docx format before our next lesson
duncanpotter@yandex.ru
FYI (Evgeniy)
Practical English Usage - Michael Swan
pg 579-580
node 587.1 use of 'there is'
In sentences which say that something exists (or does not exist) somewhere,
we usually use there as a kind of preparatory subject,
and put the real subject after the verb.
Note the pronunciation of there: usually /ðe(r)/, not /̈ðeə(r)/.
There's a hole in my tights. (More natural than A hole is in my tights.)
There's ice on the lake. (More natural than Ice is on the lake.)
It cannot be used in this way.
There is a lot of noise in the street.
(NOT It is a lot of noise in the street.)
There are is used with plural subjects.
I don't know how many people there are in the waiting room.
(NOT ... how many people there is ... )
However, there's can begin sentences with plural subjects in informal speech.
There's two policemen at the door, Dad.
There's some grapes in the fridge, if you 're still hungry.
@ Denis (how to import wordlist*.txt separated by tab into Anki)
Lesson plan
support materials covered
Market Leader 3rd Intermediate
Case study - Fast fitness
DVD case study
feedback
New Inside Out Advanced
Unit 6 Mind
Grammar: Verbs of the senses (stative vs dynamic meaning)
T / Cl
You can see your colleague
- can see
= ability to see
stative meaning
You're seeing your colleague tomorrow
- are seeing
= to meet someone in a near future
dynamic meaning
pg 60 ex 1 2 3 4 5
T / Cl
Can you [watch / see] that man [watching / seeing] you?
- see
= ability
stative meaning
- watching
dynamic meaning
set for homework
pg 60 ex 6
see pg 139 ex 1 Unit 6 verbs of senses
freer practice - cooler
SSS describe a real or fictional location
use verbs of senses
play with stative & dynamic meanings of verbs
partners have to guess
T / Cl
What are the 5 senses?
(powers that your body uses to get information about the world around you)?
- sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch
What is a 6th sense?
- intuition
What could be 6-th sense technology??
- ...
Could this be a virtual revolution?
- ...
Pranav Mistry - The thrilling potential of SixthSense technology
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrtANPtnhyg
Why is this technology called 6-th sense?
- ...
new expressions
to cope with = to deal successfully with sth difficult
to trigger = to initiate, start, stimulate
bland = mild, not irritating, tasteless, not stimulating, insipid
to sign up = join a club, an activity, etc. with the intention to join or participate; o promise to do something by signing your name
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
they were mentioned 3 criterias criteria
I was recommended for by an employee
she must work in a very wisdom wise manner
maybe in a 100 years ago from now we will see ...
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
support materials covered
New Inside Out Upper Intermediate
pg 49 ex 3 Grammar - present & past habits
pg 49 ex 4 Grammar - present & past habits
review from previous lesson
Market Leader 3rd Intermediate
Case study - Fast fitness
T / Cl
How do you attract people to fitness clubs?
- ...
pg 80 background
reading
pg 80 task 1
reading pg 81 cards
SSS rank candidates in terms of suitability
practise 'used to', 'would' and 'will' to describe habits
pg 80 task 2 listening
market_leader_3rd_intermediate_audio_cd02_010.ogg
market_leader_3rd_intermediate_audio_cd02_011.ogg
market_leader_3rd_intermediate_audio_cd02_012.ogg
market_leader_3rd_intermediate_audio_cd02_013.ogg
new expressions
to bug = to annoy or irritate sb
flair ~ for sth = a natural ability to do sth well
to liaise (with sb) (especially BrE) = to work closely with sb and exchange information with them
outstanding = extremely good; excellent
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
How can you distinct distinguish between the two
I used to listen to at the radio
it means that he didn't wear dress very officially for the interview
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
support materials covered
Grammar: Would in the 'if' clause
I would speak English better if you would (like to) help me
[conditional sentence / polite request]
- would in both clauses
= polite request (hint: you can add 'like to')
New Inside Out Upper Intermediate
course book
Unit 5 Ritual
Lexical material: Rituals
pg 48 ex 1 speaking
pg 48 ex 1 2 listening & vocab
new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_01.ogg
Lexical material: Expressions with 'go'
pg 48 ex 1 2 vocab
Grammar: Past & present habits
T / Cl
I used to work till 10pm on Thursdays
habit [in the past / in the present]
- in the past
I [am used to work / work / will work] till 10pm on Thursdays
- work
- will work
= present habit
am used to not possible in the present
Grammar: Will to describe expected actions & habits in the present
T / Cl
He'll drive his car at week ends
Is it a habitual action or state?
- habitual action
Is it past, present or future?
- present
= will + infinitive to talk about a present habit [habitual action]
He would drive his car at week ends
Is it a habitual action or state?
- habitual action
Is it past, present or future?
- past
= would + infinitive to talk about a past habit [habitual action]
pg 49 ex 1 2 3 Grammar - present & past habits
Grammar: Would to describe expected actions & habits in the past
T / Cl
I [used to / would] have long hair
- used to
'used to' to talk about a past habit & past state [habitual action]
'would + infinitive' to talk about a past habit [habitual action]
When I was a child I used to go to the seaside every summer
We used to drive to the same place every year
We would jump into the cold water as soon as we got there
We'd swim a bit then (we'd) come back back shivering
He is never late
Is it a habitual action or state?
- state
Can you use 'will' instead of 'is'?
- no
pg 49 ex 4 Grammar - present & past habits
pg 49 ex 5 Grammar - present & past habits
new expressions
urge = strong desire
to slam = to close violently
cosy = enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space
to indulge [oneself] into = take pleasure freely
superstition = belief that particular events happen in a way that cannot be explained by reason or science; the belief that particular events bring good or bad luck
induction ~ (into sth) = the process of introducing sb to a new job, skill, organization, etc
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
if I see a black cat I will don't not change my way
when people are on 2 different sides of the door in the doorway
a new employee in my team appeared has joined my team
I could couldn't not to introduce him to other employees
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
support materials covered
English Grammar in Use - Advanced
pg 200 Unit 100 - section D - if ... will in conditional sentences
pg 201 ex 110.3
(check your answers with the key at the end of the pdf file)
english_grammar_in_use_advanced_hewings_cambridge_unit100_conditionals_if_will_sectionD_w_key.pdf
feedback
Grammar: Zero, first, second & third conditional
T / Cl
If / When it rains, I take an umbrella
present + present
= real situation, habit (you can use 'when' instead of 'if')
zero conditional
If it rains, I'll take an umbrella
present simple + future
= real situation
1st conditional
If I [was / were] on holiday, I [read / would read] a book
- was + would read
past simple + would - infinitive
= real, hypothetical situation, speaking now
2nd conditional
If I [was / were] Chinese, I [ate / would eat] noodles
- were / would eat
past simple + would - infinitive
= unreal, hypothetical situation, speaking now
2nd conditional
If I [knew / had known] about the traffic jams, I [had left / would have left] earlier
- had known / would have left
past perfect + would have - past participle
= past result of a past condition
= unreal, hypothetical situation, past
3rd conditional
if clause + comma + clause
clause + if clause = no comma!
Market Leader Upper Intermediate
course book
Unit 5
Lexical material: Job satisfaction
Case study - Just good friends?
T / Cl
Should employees socialise together outside work?
- ...
If employees work long hours, should they develop closer relationships?
- ...
Can you have a personal relationship with another colleague?
- ...
What happens if your relationship tuns sour?
- won't be promoted?
- ...
pg 50 background - reading
SSS discuss pros & cons of this kind of environment
+ develop teamwork
+ facilitate information flow
+ increase commitment to work
~ reach a general consensus faster
~ decision making accepted more easily
- face favouritism
- result in biased feedback
- wrong person could get promoted
- someone could take revenge after a relationship having turned sour
- ...
pg 50 Relationships at work: 3 cases - reading
pg 50 listening
market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_09.ogg
SSS take notes of the proposal
- prohibit all relationships at work
- allow relationships under a 'love' contract (behaviour, disciplinary actions in case of...)
e.g. no decision-making or business trips together
- inform team leader (try to work in different depts)
- do nothing
pg 51 task 1 2
Case study
Functional language: Writing guidelines
see pg 129 new expressions
sour /ˈsauə/ = (of a person, temper, etc.) harsh; morose; bitter
biased /'baiəst/ ~ (toward(s) / against / in favour of sb/sth) = having a tendency to show favour towards or against one group of people or one opinion for personal reasons; making unfair judgements
to brew (up) = (usually used in the progressive tenses) if sth unpleasant is brewing or brewing up, it seems likely to happen soon
revenge (to take one's ~) = something that you do in order to make sb suffer because they have made you suffer
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
you spend some time at work for flirt on flirting
because you must to do something
the Erica is a good person
you mustn't have some relationship on the at work
probably if someone would tell told me I will would do it
and do doing nothing is also bad for the company
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
flirt /'flə:t/
support materials covered
The Business Upper Intermediate
2.6 Case study - Meteor bank
Lexical material: Staff turnover, restructuring, downtime
pg 32 ex 1 discussion
pg 32 ex 2 reading
Rising star makes sparks fly
pg 32 ex 3 memo analysis
pg 33 ex 4 listening
the_business_mac_millan_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_42.ogg
the_business_mac_millan_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_43.ogg
the_business_mac_millan_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_44.ogg
the_business_mac_millan_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_45.ogg
T / Cl
Is the bank growing too fast? to the detriment of older customers?
- ...
When do you implement standardisation, before or after decentralisation?
- ...
pg 33 ex 5 discussion
Stages for banking expansion
- centralise to ensure same procedures & standards are running in all subsidiaries
- replicate, make information redundant for increased reliability through a computer grid
Conclusion:
- to give oneself the means to achieve your goals
- S.Finley needs to improve his communication & interpersonal skills to manage more efficiently
pg 33 ex 6 role play
Executive committee meeting
Grammar: Conditionals with if + will
If the system will go down in Africa | people are happy.
(subordinate clause) + (main clause)
i.o.w people are happy because the system will go down
= result of the main clause
If you [can work / could world / will work] better, get a new computer
- can work
- will work
= result of the main clause
new expressions
turnover = rate at which employees leave a company and are replaced by other people
job rotation = practice of changing staff at frequent intervals by discharges and substitutions
teething = small problems that a company, product, system, etc. has at the beginning
to irritate = to annoy sb, especially by sth you continuously do or by sth that continuously happens
to make sparks fly = to increase risks of a dispute, to clash
lenient = not as strict as expected when punishing sb or when making sure that rules are obeyed
deliberate = done on purpose rather than by accident; planned
malicious = intending or intended to do harm
to drag = to pull sb/sth along with effort and difficulty
can't make an omelette without breaking (some) eggs = to achieve a certain goal
one must sometimes incur damage, experience difficulties, or make sacrifices
to the detriment of = at the cost of
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
I am working have been working in Kaspersky for 10 years
I see some people with a huge period of working (work) experience
I want to understand if it's good or bad (positive or negative for you
they're waiting for expecting a growing salary increase
if the system will go down in the Africa people are happy...
it's not enough for her happiness satisfaction
the current company has a rapidly rapid growth
pig - pronunciation & intonation guidelines
expertise /,ekspə:'ti:z/
morale /mə:'æl/
Prepare for quarterly test
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This is your last lesson
on-line Efekta course
Complete Level 14 Unit 5 lessons 3+4
Attend on-line conversation classes.
Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson.
Presentations mindmap
presentations_mindmap.pdf
Optional homework
Presentation
- prepare a 2-3min presentation
- random topic
- focus on introduction & conclusion
- you may use 2-3 slides but not more
- rehearse oral delivery (pace, intonation, pitch, volume)
Download the following file & practise mixed conditionals with space repetition software.
mixed_conditionals.csv
![\"wordlist](\"pix/icons8-drill-100.png\")
".$drills.".csv\n";
include ('inc_drills/load_csv_drills.inc');
new expressions
include("inc/xml_echo_expressions.inc");
deco - delayed error correction / favourite mistakes
If some person 
Complete & submit a piece of writing in your Efekta course.
(You should have already downloaded and / or printed this file for the previous lesson)
the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_students_book_pg18-19_writing_cover_letters.pdf
