Topic 1 Language and Communication

Wine Upon the Lips

Nina Dearle

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Vocabulary WorkVocabulary in Use (Upper Intermediate)

1 Learning vocabulary – general advice2 learning vocabulary – aids to learning3 Organising a vocabulary notebook4 The names of English language words5 Using your dictionary6 Revising vocabulary18 Words commonly mispronounced

Vocabulary in Use (Advanced)

[Aspectos of vocabulary learning]i. Strategies for learningiii. Making the most of your dictionaryiv. Collocation

could vs. was able toto study at a place

1. trembling 2. aisle3. on 4. appeared5. with 6. chatting7. youngster 8. so9. on 10. disembarked11. pleasant 12. seeing

1. carry out the teacher’s 2. is no point

3. until she had finished

4. if he does not arrange

5. called off the lecture

6. let the children (go)

7. pays any attention to

8. there’s a mark onSOURCE: http://www.examenglish.com/

past progressive vs. simple

European Language ePortfolio

ePortfolio

Why ePortfolios for learning

• Learning Strategies The whole world is talking but we’re not taking part.

Divide yourselves into five groups.

Choose a captain.

Give your group a name.

You have thirty minutes to answer all the questions.

You may use a dictionary.

Your captain is responsible for recording the answers.

The importance of reading and listening HEREThere is some really good advice.

How many books have you read in English in the last year?How many books are you going to read this year?

Listen to these people talking about eBooks.

Free eBooks HERE

Now read the text on eReaders

Linguistic terms Quiz

Free eBooks – Project Gutenberg

eBooks in English for free

How to choose your next book

However, there are times when reading, and writing, can be dangerous!

Find out when.

Writing an advantages and disadvantages essay

The introduction

Is it possible to learn a foreign language in your own country?

50 – 70 words

!INTRODUCTION