Unit 2

Summary Unit 2

Vocabulary
-Furniture (p. 18 + photocopy)
-Types of houses (detached; semi-detached; terraced house; block of flats; cottage)

-Housework (p. 22 + photocopy: listening + activities)
-Borrow/Lend
-Carry/Take/Wear
-Take/Bring

Pronunciation
-detached            -tidy             -sweep            -ironing       
-cottage              -mind           -busy            -could         -would

Grammar
-Present Simple vs Present Continuous.
-Prepositions of place.
-Verb +( ______ing / + INF)
       -ing               INF
       mind              forget to

Use of English
-Asking for permission:
    -Do you mind if I....?
    -Is it OK if I....?
    -May I....?
-Asking for a favour:
    -Would you mind ......ing.......(for me), please?
    -Could you......(for me), please?
-Offering help:
    -Shall I .......(for you)?
-Key phrases:
    -I'm busy at the moment.
    -Is it OK if I do it later?
    -I suppose so but don't forget to..../make sure you....

Writing  (similar to the following)
-You are in London. You are working as a babysitter because you want to improve your English.
Write a letter to a friend/your family, talking about your life in London.


Speaking
-Dialogue (see photocopy): Could you do me a favour?
   

Writing Unit 2

Writing
-You are in London. You are working as a babysitter because you want to improve your English.
Write a letter to a friend/your family, talking about your life in London:
-Introduction
-The house, Type, rooms, furniture in your bedroom......
-What you have to do in the house (chores, children...)
-The family (your relation with them)
-Things you do in your free time.
-Finish the letter in an appropriate way.
   

How to improve your listening and pronuncation skills

Some students find it hard to improve their pronunciation or understand spoken English. This needs lots of practice and patience!. Here you have got a few exercises which will help you. Repeat them as many times as posible.
It is also good to listen to songs and sing along. Get your favorite songs from YouTube, these must include the lyrics! Sing along until your pronunciation is perfect!!! Click here to see some examples.

• You can start with these easy repeating exercises. Repeat them until you can do it fluently.

Exercise 1              Exercise 2

• Daily conversations: Listen to these conversations. Pause the dialogue and repeat the sentences.

Exercise 1                 Exercise 2

• Dictations: Some dictation can also help. Write and then check if you got the answers right.

Exercise 1  Exercise 2   Exercise 3   Exercise 4   Exercise 5   Exercise 6    Exercise 7   Exercise 8    Exercise 9

• More exercises on dictations:     OM dictations

• Listening comprehension: There are lost of listening comprehension exrecises on this site. Choose a level, choose a topic, answer and then correct your answers.

Randls

• Listening and Reading at the same time will help you improve your listening skills. Here you are some activities that will help you. Read and listen to the stories a few times, paying attention to the pronunciation.

 Story 1              Story 2         Story 3         Story 4           Story 5

Project: A Youth Club

THE COUNCIL HAS ORGANIZED A CONTEST TO CREATE A YOUTH CLUB. THE COUNCIL WILL SUPPORT THE BEST PROJECT.

• In groups of 4, create the project. Include the following:

-Background situation in the town.

-Objectives.

-Detailed information:

-Location. (Why there)

- Who is going to run it. (and number)

-Who can join in.

-Activities (indoor/outdoor; weekdays/weekends)

-Timetable.

-Security.

-Fees.

-How to get money to run the Club: Sponsors, activities to raise money...

-Other.

-The project must consist of:

              -The written project.

-A PPT including the most important information.

-Photographs.

-An application form.

-A timetable for the activities.

-A leaflet advertising the club.   Link to create the leaflet.....
               -A poster advertising the club.

All members of the group will have to defend the project in class.      (No reading, please)
 

Summary unit 8: Are you scared?

VOCABULARY (and pronunciation)

-Injuries and parts of the body. (SB. p. 76 and p. 78)
-Illnesses and remedies. (photocopies)
-Emergency services. (Reading SB. p. 118, voc. ex. 1)
-Revisión of irregular verbs.

GRAMMAR
-Present perfect:
     -I have seen.....
     -Have you ever seen....?
   

 USE OF ENGLISH
-Suggestions.
    -Why don't you...?
    -You should/shouldn't....
    -You'd better (not)....
    -If I were you, I'd / wouldn't.....
    -Avoid + (-ing)

SPEAKING
-At the doctor's (learn expressions)

WRITING
-Emergency Services: A Great Job

Writing a biography: My grandmother

Write a biography about your grandmother/(grandfather):

1. Ask your grandmother for some information and some photographs when she was young or recent ones.

2. Write her biography and scan the photographs (use your printer). Remember Ann Frank's biography. Don't forget dates, "who" which", etc. Talk about her childhood, youth, family, etc.

3. Create a Powerpoint (PPT) with all this information. (5-6 slides).


4. Be ready to talk to your class about your grandmother/grandfather!

Warning!

Dont forget to keep your blog up to date. Remember:

• The entries so far are:

- Favorite band.
- (Favorite film is optional)
- A superstar' s house.
- Guy Fawkes.
- Brave Rescue.
- Anne Frank. (2 AB1)

• Include photographs, video, animated gifs in every entry.
• Dont forget all the gadgets: photo, labels, archive, favorite links (include some of your friends, other teachers, ...), and pageview (visits).
• Come and talk to me if you are having problems. The blog is obligatory! Dont wait until it is too late!