Lesson 32 – Writing about the past
May 30, 2018
Summary Writing more accurately in past tenses The topic of this lesson is past experiences. I had chance to review past simple and past continuous tenses used when telling a story focus on the use of ‘when’ and ‘while’ when telling a story look at the structure of a story including topic sentences and paragraphing
Lesson 31 – Travelling for work
May 30, 2018
Summary Asking for and checking travel information The topic for this lesson is travelling for work. I had changes to role play conversations making arrangements and asking for information learn ways to ask for and check travel information learn collocations related to travelling for work practise using intonation to check and clarify information. [Give information]
Lesson 27 – So, how does it work?
April 27, 2018
Summary Describing a typical process in an office. The topic of this lesson is describing office processes. I have opportunity to : explain a process that takes place in an office learn vocabulary related to product manufacture practise passive forms practise intonation when listing items. [Linking words – explain a process] Going back to …
Lesson 26 – Planning a product launch
April 27, 2018
Summary Discussing and developing ideas for a product launch The topic of this lesson is product launches. I have learnt how to : prepare and present a launch plan for a product focus on the use of linking words in presentations learn about intonation used in signposting phrases. [Signposting words – linking words] Before we
[BC Eng] Consolidation @ 2018 Apr 23
April 23, 2018
[negotiation opening] OK, shall we get down to business? [accept and follow giving refuse] We’re interested in … However, the problem is … I am afraid … [Refusing offers] I’m afraid that we cannot … that’s the best (price) we can (offer). that’s the fast speed we could make. I have not prepared to do
PHONE MANNER / PHONE CALL SKILL 電話 接線 技巧
April 23, 2018
[ Ref – http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/business/talkingbusiness/unit1telephone/1connecting.shtml ] 接線 You’ve reached (ABC Company) How can I help? Who’s calling please? / May (I/we) have your name? Just a second – I’ll see if (he/she)’s in Please hold and I’ll put you through. //////////////////////////////////////////////////// 留MSG I’m afraid he’s (not here/on another line/in a meeting) May I help? May I
Lesson 25 – Problem solving
April 19, 2018
Summary Communicating and responding to problems The topic of this lesson is problem solving. I learnt how to: discuss common problems and your responses to them learn phrases to communicate and respond to problems use phrases for apologising practise word stress and linking to sound more natural. [Raising about Problem] May we have a word outside? I
[Notes] Unit2-Ground Movemnts
April 12, 2018
Different Marking (printed on the surface) and Sign (shown as 3-D box) RWY Holding Position Sign Outbound Destination Sign NO-entry Sign RWY Exit Sign Taxi Location Sign ILS critical area Sign TWY ending marking RWY Centreline Marking Different Areas, Buildings, Equipment, Services example: Apron (areas) – open area in front of terminal or
[Notes] Unit1- Language and Communication in Aviation
March 5, 2018
Standard phraseology v.s Plain language Readback + Hearback 3 Types of transmission Instruction Request Information “Say again” is asking for clarification rather than repetition LANGUAGE FOCUS: asking questions Do/Does Do you have …? Are/Is Are you ready? Have/Has Have you got …? Say Say heading Say again Confirm Confirm position over MSA Report [formal] Report
Lesson 24 – Discussing music
February 13, 2018
Summary Taking part in a group discussion and sharing opinions and thoughts The topic of the lesson was music. I had time to: talk about different genres of music and how they make me feel develop vocabulary related to music and phrases for feelings and emotions focus on –ed and –ing adjectives focus on the phonetic alphabet. Music
Lesson 23 – Building group consensus
February 9, 2018
Summary Responding to and clarifying other people’s opinions in a discussion The topic of the lesson was event planning. I could: take part working in a group to plan a party for 30 people learn phrases connected with ‘do’ and ‘make’ focus on ways to respond to people’s opinions and ask clarification practise sounding positive when
Lesson 22 – Presenting the facts
February 9, 2018
Summary The topic of the lesson was crime. I could: role play giving a factual account of a crime you witnessed focus on crime-related vocabulary review past tenses used to describe past events practise the weak and strong form of ‘was’ and ‘were’ to sound more natural. [Vocabulary related to crime] Types of crime Robbery – the crime
Lesson 21 – My predictions are…
January 30, 2018
Summary Making predictions and giving reasons in a discussion The topic of the lesson is about changes in society. I had opportunities to : give a short presentation on how you think society might change focus on future time references use phrases for agreeing and disagreeing practise sentence stress to sound more natural when making predictions 100% –
Lesson 20 – Ambitions and achievements
January 29, 2018
Summary Talking about your achievements (past) and ambitions (future) The topic of the lesson was ambitions and achievements. I could: talk about achievements and ambitions in my life focus on verb and noun phrases related to achievements focus on how to describe achievements and ambitions practise using contractions and linking sounds to sound more natural. Simply Ways to
Lesson 19 – Delicious dishes
January 19, 2018
Summary Giving detailed information and making suggestions This is an interesting topic for me because I could: learn phrases we use to give exact information focus on ways to make suggestions develop your vocabulary by learning words to do with cooking and flavour practise sounding clear when discussing food. Asking Questions: [When did you last
Vocab about home
January 16, 2018
use notion of monetary as a starting point facade casual living zone master bedroom suite cozy livable intimate al fresco cypress batten wall/ fence artium space of home sth is driven by fire = inflammable sanctuary inlaid wood floor /ceiling closet the first thing you will notice is … the bar will take your guest
Lesson 18 – Casual conversation
December 31, 2017
Summary Starting and finishing a conversation, and finding out more about someone The topic of this lesson is everyday conversations. I had practiced how to : develop my conversational skills in social situations focus on words and phrases for starting conversations and saying goodbye role play conversations where there is a farewell practise sayings farewells and
Lesson 17 – Challenge yourself
December 31, 2017
Summary Talking about taking up activities The topic of this lesson is activities I have done. In the lesson, we learnt how to : talk about activities I have started and stopped learn phrases to talk about starting or stopping activities practise linking to sound more natural. [In/On/At] In 2017 …. In Jan/Feb … On Sun/Mon
Lesson 16 – Discussing art
December 20, 2017
Discussing art Summary In the lesson, we had time to share our opinions about the need for art in society The topic of the lesson is art. We could: debate the value of art learn adjectives to describe art develop your vocabulary to describe feelings and emotions practise using syllable stress in adjectives. While I
Lesson 15 – I’ll never go there again
December 18, 2017
Summary Reporting about bad holiday experiences The topic of this lesson is bad holiday experiences. In the lesson, I had chances to practice how to : report complaints about holidays learn language for reporting what someone says work on language to show sympathy practise using intonation to express sympathy. To ask others if they had
