1. Lesson 1-2 Course intro and Vocabulary 1 Descritibing People.pptx

IG introduction

1. Unit 1 We are all friends now Lesson 1

2. Course Objectives “ ”

3. Course Objectives: B2/C1 Increase the overall language competence in listening, reading, writing and speaking in academic examination. Build up vocabulary within topical or situational context Enhance the understanding and usage of practical grammar Increase the reading and listening input of topical passages, encourage critical thinking and improve the speaking and writing output

4. What to expect Each topical unit takes 2 weeks, during which you will be required to master the vocabulary introduced in the unit and sit dictations work on the reading and listening passages finish and revise exercises complete and revise a writing assignment actively participate and discuss under instructions sit a unit quiz

5. No, it is not easy! How to win in life: 1 work hard  2 complain less  3 listen more  4 try, learn, grow 5 don't let people tell you it can’t be done 6 make no excuses”

6. Course resources Ready for IELTS coursebook Ready for IELTS workbook A monolingual/ bilingual dictionary Your notebook and dictation book Join Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/join/3T9vrJvMb

7. Give out notebooks and dictation books.

8. Unit 1 Content overview and objectives L R W S

9. Unit 1 Content overview and objectives Language focus Vocab skills

10. Vocabulary 1. Describing people IELTS Speaking Part 2: describe a person Describe a person you admire. You should say: who the person is what he or she is like and why you admire him or her.

11. Homework Look up words in Section A Describing people, Unit 1 on Page 211. Make sure you know the pronunciation and meaning. Join Quizlet and study the section: Unit 1 Describing people

12. Lesson 2 Vocabulary 1. Describing people

13. Unit 1 We are all friends now Lesson 1

14. Describe the people in the photographs with adjectives. The ______ in photo # looks ______ and ______ because ____________.

15. Can you pronounce these words now? hard-working artistic supportive adventurous talkative chatty sporty creative humorous wise considerate conscientious helpful dynamic punctual reliable cheerful caring

16. Objectives Lexical variety: learn both the adj and noun forms to describe people Accuracy: use the appropriate word to describe practice

17. what’s the adj form of the following words? generosity loyalty ambition sociability

18. Let’s read them together again Adjectives artistic adventurous chatty conscientious considerate creative dynamic hard-working helpful sporty supportive talkative wise nouns and adjectives respect respectful/respectable care careful/caring cheerfulness cheerful generosity generous loyalty loyal sense of humour humorous sociability social/sociable punctuality punctual reliability reliable talent talented

19. ed humorous ful , caring generous confident sociable able punctual

20. Let’s see how fast you are now… humorous knowledgeable talented confident generous sociable caring punctual

21. Now let’s face the truths… The adjectives I would use to describe MYSELF The adjectives my PARTNER uses to describe me Explanation example: I think you are very loyal . You never lie to friends or spread their secrets, no matter what the situation is. For example, last time when….

22. Final Challenge Discussion: Is it possible to make loyal and sincere friends on social networking sites on the Internet? Why/Why not? Your opinion Reasons (e.g.) what are sincere and loyal friends like? How do you normally make them? features of SNS and how much do we know about people on SNS? Highlight the contradiction and draw conclusion

23. Homework Page 16 Exercise 1 Dictation at the start of the next lesson