Lesson 23 – Building group consensus
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
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
2018 New year resolutions
It’s been a since I updated my “diaries” as well as my learning platform. I didn’t do it as often as I would like to. What a shame! On my last birthday, in 2017, I took the IELTS exam and got a result which basically same as the one that I made in 2015. However, I don’t
Lesson 21 – My predictions are…
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Lesson 14 – Company Structure
Summary Talking about company structure The topic of this lesson is company structure. I had a chance to: describe the structure and different positions in companies learn phrases related to company structure look at different ways to describe how people work together practise stressing words correctly in phrases related to company structure. After a night
6-Minute English – Annoying office habits
[Ref #6-Minute English – Annoying office habits] Oh yes, it’s fantastic, really modern and very spacious too. [someone praises for sth] Yes, but come on, there must be something (about the place) that you find annoying? [guide someone to bring up things of which is annoying] Well, yes. Like (….) I think, there’re (…..) I really hate that. Example:
Lesson 13 – Emotions and feelings (about Annoying)
Summary Expressing opinions and feelings about things we do not like The topic of this lesson is emotions and feelings. I had a change to: agree on a list of annoying things focus on language to express your emotions and feelings focus on language for giving and responding to opinions practise sentence stress to help express emotion.
Lesson 12 – The decision process
Summary Speculating and hypothesising about decisions you have made The topic of this lesson is big decisions. I had a chance to: talk about big decisions you have made in your life focus on language to talk about regret focus on time linkers practise using contractions and intonation to sound natural when recounting something. Before
6-Minute English – Dress code debate
[Ref #6-Minute English – Dress code debate] You are a man of taste! – 有品味的男人 What do they wear? Well, there is quite a range 都幾廣泛下~ You all look lovely – including yourself. Hmm, I’m not sure how sincere you are about that, but I’ll give you the benefit of the doubt. Well
Use English to chart with friends – Novermber
If I don’t read the book, I have no idea about the Thanksgiving Day at the Thursday of last week of November. It’s famous in the USA though, we had better not take it for granted that everybody have heard about it. [take it for granted… = there is grantee that… ] You had better
BC LearnEnglish Podcasts Series 02 Episode 03
Reference : # BC LearnEnglish Podcasts Series 02 Episode 03 Summary Asking for and giving advice, meditation, things and places in airports, space exploration, Carolina meets Jamie’s parents, a joke, ‘too’ and ‘very’. [When we meet others] A: It’s a bright sunny morning, isn’t? B: ~ Yeah. That’s true. [Giving advice] Why not (do sth….) ? -example: Why not write
Lesson 11 – Long-term goals
Summary Speculating about your future hopes and dreams The topic of this lesson is long-term goals. I had time to: discuss future hopes and dreams focus on phrases to talk about the future practise using contractions (short-form) to sound more natural. Hey bro, when I am doing the revision from the BC platform, I saw your appointment
