Preparing For Your Tutorial December 2010

Preparing For Your Tutorial

Reflection is an important part of the learning process – every student needs to take time to think about their progress. What have you achieved this term? What do you need to work on in the future? What are your short term and long tern goals for your English language development and your University Studies? Come along to your tutorial prepared to talk about these topics and bring with you all your self study material – homework and independent study that you have been doing throughout the last 12 weeks.Your tutorial is also an opportunity for you to voice your opinion about the course. Did it meet your expectations? Why?/Why not? How could the course be improved? You will be asked to talk about these issues with your teacher during your tutorial.

Class Work GPIII (Group 4) GPI (Group 17) GPIII (Group 10) SPIII (Group 8)

Tuesday 7th December 11.30am
GPIII Group 4 Module B2+

Class Work
Progress Test

Giacomo, as you missed today's lesson you have a final chance to take the test in the last lesson on 14th December.

Homework
Prepare for your tutorial on 14th December. Bring evidence showing all the extra work that you have done to improve your English this term. Check all the blog posts - have you done everything I've suggested? Remember self study is worth 25% of your final grade so it could mean the difference between passing and failing this term. This will also be your last chance to submit essays or give a presentation.

A Note About the Progress Test.


The overall performance of the group was extremely poor. You are meant to be B2+ which is a post FCE level yet your working knowledge of grammar is very weak. Tenses, verb structure and hypothetical/conditional questions were poorly done. If you are unsure of these areas, it is up to YOU to do the extra work that is necessary to get up to speed. Most disappointing of all though were the questions on error correction and vocabulary. If you had paid attention in class and done some revision this was an easy 30%, however it was evident that many of you have put in the bare minimum of effort this semester. I will be very interested to hear from you in tutorials. In particular, I want to know what you intend to do next term to improve your level because if you continue like this then you will not pass the module.

Thursday 9th December 11.30am
GPI Group 17 Module B2+

Class Work
Progress Test
If you missed today's lesson you have a final chance to take the test in the last lesson on 16th December.
Homework
Prepare for your tutorial on 16th December. Bring evidence showing all the extra work that you have done to improve your English this term. Check all the blog posts - have you done everything I've suggested? Remember self study is worth 25% of your final grade so it could mean the difference between passing and failing this term. this is also your last chance to hand in essays or give a presentation.


Friday 10th December 11.30am
GPIII Group 10 B2.2

Class Work
Progress Test Grammar, Vocabulary, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Listening
If you missed today's lesson you have a final chance to take the test in the last lesson on 17th December.
Homework
Prepare for your tutorial on 17th December. Bring evidence showing all the extra work that you have done to improve your English this term. Check all the blog posts - have you done everything I've suggested? Remember self study is worth 25% of your final grade so it could mean the difference between passing and failing this term. This is also your last chance to hand in the essay on what we can do to prevent climate change.


Friday 10th December 2.30pm
SPIII Group 8 Module C1.1

Class Work
Progress Test
If you missed today's lesson you have a final chance to take the test in the last lesson on 17th December.
Homework
Prepare for your tutorial on 17th December. Bring evidence showing all the extra work that you have done to improve your English this term. Check all the blog posts - have you done everything I've suggested? Remember self study is worth 25% of your final grade so it could mean the difference between passing and failing this term. this is also your last chance to submit an essay or give a presentation.

Class Work & Homework SPI Group 7 Module C1.1

Lesson 8 Monday 6th December 2010

Class Work

Progress Test
If you missed today's lesson you have a final chance to take the test in the last lesson on 13th December.

Homework

Prepare for your tutorial on 13th December. Bring evidence showing all the extra work that you have done to improve your English this term. Check all the blog posts - have you done everything I've suggested? Remember self study is worth 25% of your final grade so it could mean the difference between passing and failing this term.

Class Notes & Homework GPI Group 17 Module B2+1 (Thursday) GPIII Group 10 Module B2.2 (Friday) SPIII Group 8 Module C1.1 (Friday)

GPI Group 17 Module B2+ 1
Lesson 8
Thursday 2nd December 11:30 am - 2pm

Class Work

Group Presentations & Peer Feedback

For those of you who missed the lesson, you will have one final chance to give your presentation in the last lesson on 16th December.

Homework
Prepare for progress test
The test will cover everything we have done in class this term including:
Legal Vocabulary (Sentencing, Criminal Law, Legal Systems, Court Structure, Legal Collocations)
Tenses
Conditionals & Hypotheticals
Verb Structure
Key Word Transformations
Error Correction
Reading Skills

Record all your revision work in your self study folder and this can also count towards your self study grade.

GPIII Group 10 Module B2.2
Lesson 10
Friday 3rd December 11:30am -2:00pm

Class Work

Speaking test
Revision units 3A, 3B, 3C & 4A

Homework
Prepare for progress test - Vocabulary, Grammar, Pronunciation, Listening, Reading & Writing based on the units in English File 4 covered this term.



SPIII Group 8 Module C1.1
Lesson 10
Friday 3rd December 2:30- 5:30 pm

Class Work
Group Presentations & Peer Feedback

For those of you who missed the lesson today, you will have one final chance to give your presentation in the last lesson on Friday 17th December.

Homework
Prepare for progress test.The test will cover all the work we have done in class including:
Tenses
Conditionals & hypotheticals
Verb Structure
Key Word Transformations
Error Correction
Describing Graphs and Trends
Record all your revision work in your self study folder and this can also count towards your self study grade.

Class Work and Homework GPII Group 14 Module B2+

Lesson 10 Wednesday 1st December 5 - 8pm

Class Work
Progress Test

If you missed today's lesson you have a final chance to take the test in the last lesson on 15th December.

Homework

Prepare for your tutorial on 15th December. Bring evidence showing all the extra work that you have done to improve your English this term. Check all the blog posts - have you done everything I've suggested? Remember self study is worth 25% of your final grade so it could mean the difference between passing and failing this term.

Class Work & Homework SPI Group 7 & GPIII Group 7

SPI Group 7 Module C1.1
Lesson 7 Monday 29th November 2 - 5pm

Class Work
Group Presentations & Peer Feedback

For those of you who missed the lesson today, you will have one final chance to give your presentation in the last lesson on Monday 13th December.

Homework

Prepare for progress test.
The test will cover all the work we have done in class including:

• Tenses
• Conditionals
• Verb Structure
• Key Word Transformations
• Error Correction
• Describing Graphs and Trends

Record all your revision work in your self study folder and this can also count towards your self study grade.

GPIII Group 4 Module B2+ 1

Lesson 10 30th November 11:30am - 2pm

Class Work

Group Presentations & Peer Feedback

For those of you who missed the lesson, you will have one final chance to give your presentation in the last lesson on 14th December.

Homework

Prepare for progress test

The test will cover everything we have done in class this term including:

• Legal Vocabulary (Sentencing, Criminal Law, Legal Systems, Court Structure, Legal Collocations)
• Tenses
• Verb Structure
• Hypotheticals and Conditionals
• Key Word Transformations
• Error Correction
• Reading Skills

Record all your revision work in your self study folder and this can also count towards your self study grade.

Class Work & Homework GPI Group 17 (Thurs) GPIII Group 10 (Fri am) SPIII Group 8 (Fri pm)

GP I Group 17 Module B2+ 1 Thursday 25th November 11:30am - 2pm
Lesson 8

Class Work:

Legal English - Court Structure, Persons in court (same handout as last week http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/w/page/11442642/Legal-English and click on Introduction to Legal English With Links doc.)

Presentation skills.
http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/w/page/32233573/Presentations
For presentation structure see: http://www.englishranch.com/FrontEndResources/Presentations%20-%20Signposting%20Language%20CO.htm
For signposting language see: http://www.englishclub.com/speaking/presentations-lang.htm

Homework:

In groups of 3 decide on a topic and prepare a 12 minute presentation for next week.

GPIII Group 10 Module B2.2 Friday 26th November 11:30am - 2pm
Lesson 9

Class Work:

3rd Conditionals - the link between grammar, pronunciation & listening.
http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/w/page/32174148/Conditionals-and-Pronunciation
3rd Conditionals practice EF4 p. 54
Reading & Listening EF4 pp. 54 -55

Homework:

Look at the tapescript (p.125) highlight hypothetical structures and new vocabulary.
Revise vocabulary in all units covered this term (Criminal Law/Climate Change/Weather/Feelings) in preparation for a speaking test next week.

SPIII Group 8 Module C1.1Friday 26th November 2:30 - 5:30pm
Lesson 9

Classwork:

Pronunciation workshop.
For a copy of the handout and a link to the phonemic chart, go to:
http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/w/page/11442648/Pronunciation

Homework:

Prepare presentations for next week.

Class Work and Homework GP II Group 14 Module B2+

Lesson 9 Wednesday 24th November 2010 5 - 8pm

Class Work

Presentations
Peer Feedback

Students who missed today's lesson will have one final chance to give their presentation (which is worth 25% of your final grade) on 15/12.

Homework

Prepare for next week's progress test - content includes:

• Tenses
• Verb structure
• Conditionals
• Key word transformations and other CAE style tasks
• Legal English Vocabulary (Sentencing, Criminal law Collocations, Legal Systems, Court Structure)
• Reading Skills

Keep a record of all your revision in your self study file/folder and this can count towards your self study mark (25%).

Class Work and Homework GP III Group 4 Module B2+

Lesson 9 Tuesday 23rd November 2010 11:30am - 2pm

Class Work

Pronunciation workshop

For a copy of today's hand out go to http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/w/page/11442648/Pronunciation and click on the link for the worksheet.

Homework

Prepare for your presentation. Groups of 2, 10 minutes per group. Select your own topic or talk about the general topic:
What is the biggest challenge facing the italian legal system today?

Class Work and Homework SPI Group 7 Module C1.1

Lesson 6 - Monday 22nd November 2010 2pm - 5pm

Class Work

Correction and Feedback on Academic Writing Task
http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/w/page/32702969/Academic-Writing-Paper-One

Giving a presentation - listening
http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/w/page/32233573/Presentations

For presentation structure see: http://www.englishranch.com/FrontEndResources/Presentations%20-%20Signposting%20Language%20CO.htm

For signposting language see: http://www.englishclub.com/speaking/presentations-lang.htm

The Spirit Level - listening and notetaking
http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/audio/2009/mar/05/the-spirit-level

Homework:
Start preparing and researching your presentation for next week (29th November)

In groups of 3 prepare a 10 minute presentation on The Spirit Level

Include - An overview of the theory and your views on it.

See http://www.equalitytrust.org.uk/ for background information
See
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2010/aug/26/response-spirit-level-bad-social-science
for a critical view.

Class Work & Homework SPIII Group 8 Module C1.1

Lesson 8 19th November 2010 2:30 - 5:30pm

Class Work

• Giving a presentation - listening

http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/w/page/32233573/Presentations

For presentation structure see: http://www.englishranch.com/FrontEndResources/Presentations%20-%20Signposting%20Language%20CO.htm

For signposting language see: http://www.englishclub.com/speaking/presentations-lang.htm

• The Spirit Level - listening and notetaking

http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/audio/2009/mar/05/the-spirit-level

Homework:

Start preparing and researching your presentation for 3/12

Class Work & Homework GPIII Group 10 Module B2.2

Lesson 8 19th November 2010 11:30am - 2pm

Class Work

• Conditionals Overview http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/w/page/11442621/Conditionals
• Reading & Discussion EF4 pp. 52 -54
• Feelings Vocabulary EF4 p.151
• Unreal Conditionals EF4 pp. 138 -139

Homework

Find an article (from a magazine, newspaper or the internet) and highlight all the 2nd and 3rd conditionals. Add this to your self study file.

Class Work & Homework GPI Group 17 Module B2+1

Lesson 7 Thursday 18th November 2010 11:30am - 2:00pm

Class Work

• 3rd Conditional - the link between grammar, pronunciation & listening - strong & weak forms

http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/w/page/32174148/Conditionals-and-Pronunciation

• Legal Systems - Differences between Civil and Common Law systems - vocabulary/collocations with prepositions/discussion/debate (assessed task).

For a copy of today's worksheet go to http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/w/page/11442642/Legal-English and click on Introduction to Legal English With Links doc.

For notes on Formal Debate Structure go to:http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/w/page/Formal-Debate-Structure

Homework

• Exercise on p.2 - Explaining What The Law Says - choose a law and rewrite it in simple English using a variety of the verbs shown.

Class Work & Homework GPIII Group 4 & GPII Group 14

Lesson 8
GP III Group 4 - Tuesday 16th November 2010 11:30am - 2pm
GP II Group 14 - Wednesday 17th November 2010 5 - 8pm

Class Work:

• Legal English - Court Structure, Persons in court (same handout as last week http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/w/page/11442642/Legal-English and click on Introduction to Legal English With Links doc.)
• Presentation skills.

For presentation structure see: http://www.englishranch.com/FrontEndResources/Presentations%20-%20Signposting%20Language%20CO.htm

For signposting language see: http://www.englishclub.com/speaking/presentations-lang.htm

Homework:

In pairs decide on a topic and prepare a 10 minute presentation.

GPIII will give their presentations on Tuesday 30th November

Topic - choose your own

GPII will give their presentations next week Wednesday 24th November

Topic - What is the most important challenge facing the Italian Legal System today?

Class Work & Homework SPI Group 7 Module C1.1

Lesson 5: Monday 15th November 2010 2 - 5pm

Class Work

Language for describing graphs, charts and statistics
Philpot, S. & Curnick, L. Academic Skills (2007) OUP pp. 71 - 73

Academic Writing practice - IELTS Part One Assessed Task

For more information, practice and model answers for IELTS Academic Writing Part 1 - go to

http://www.ielts-exam.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=category&sectionid=7&id=20&Itemid=32

Homework

Self study

Class Work & Homework SPIII Group 8 Module C1.1

Lesson 7: Friday 12th Novevember 2010 2:30 - 5:30pm

Classwork
Academic Essays:

• Crediting Sources - Citations Philpot, S. and Curnick, L. (2007)Academic Skills Oxford: OUP, p.63
• Brainstorming - arguments for and against The Spirit Level
• Structure, Organising paragraphs & style

Homework

Finish Essay

Class Work & Homework GPIII Group 10 Module B2.2

Lesson 7: Friday 12th November 2010 11:30am - 2pm

Class Work
Overview of conditionals.
For a copy of the "Conditionals Grid" go to:
http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/w/page/11442621/Conditionals
"0" & 1st Conditionals and Future time Clauses EF4 pp. 46 -47

Homework
Revision pp. 50 - 51

Class Work & Homework GPI Group 17 Module B2+1

Lesson 6 Thursday 11th November 2010 11:30am - 2pm

Class Work

1. Consumer Law - Reading
2. Overview of Conditionals
   For a copy of the class notes on conditionals (including the grid explaining all 6 types) go to:http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/Conditionals

Homework

1. Self Study - see note and links in yesterday's posting.
2. Self Correction - Essays
3. In the essays there were many mistakes with possessive forms - particularly the overuse of the genitive case. Read the notes on the link below and correct your work.
   http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/w/page/32379453/Possessives

An Important Message For All GP Students

As you were told in the first lesson, 25% of your grade will be based on your "Self Study" - i.e. the extra work you do outside the classroom. You should be updating your self study folder/notebook/blog every week and by the end of term you should have at least 12 pieces of work to show me apart from the lessons and homework set in class.

All GP students have been looking at sentencing this term - the principles behind it, the different approaches to it and the problems inherent in it. This is work that you should be following up for self study to give yourself extra reading and listening practice. Below you will find links to 2 articles and podcast (with the script) that talk about many of the issues we have discussed in class. You can use this to recycle vocabulary and improve your reading and, especially, listening skills.

To get credit towards your self study grade you could:

• Write a brief summary of the main points
• Write a paragraph giving your opinion in response to the article/podcast
• Make a note of any new vocabulary (words, phrases, collocations)

Resources:

(1) Listening -Listen to the following interview with U.K. Justice Minister, Kenneth Clarke. The Minister discusses manner of the themes we talked about in class.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00vhgfp
For a copy of the interview transcript (to read while you are listening) go to:
http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/radio4/law-in-action/20101028-law-in-action.pdf

(2) Reading -

http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2010/nov/08/ken-clarke-bravery-defy-mail

http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2010/jul/14/ken-clarke-right-question-prison-crime-rate-link

Class Work and Homework GPIII Group 4 & GPII Group 14 Module B2+1

Lesson 7: Tuesday 9th November 2010 11:30am - 2pm (GPIII Group 4) & Wednesday 10th November 5 - 8pm (GPII Group 14)

Class Work

• 3rd Conditionals - Listening & Pronunciation (strong/weak forms) http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/w/page/32174148/Conditionals-and-Pronunciation
• Legal Systems - Differences between Civil and Common Law systems - vocabulary/collocations with prepositions/discussion/debate (assessed task). For a copy of today's worksheet go to http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/w/page/11442642/Legal-English and click on Introduction to Legal English With Links doc.

Homework

• Self study - see note for all GP students above.
• In the essays there were many mistakes with possessive forms - particularly the overuse of the genitive case. Read the notes on the link below and correct your work.

http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/w/page/32379453/Possessives

Class Notes / Homework SPI Group 7 Module C 1.1

Lesson 4 8th November 2010 2 - 5pm

Class Work

• Error Correction Tenses (CAE Expert)
• Consumer Law Reading
• Conditionals - An Overview

For a copy of the class notes on conditionals (including the grid explaining all 6 types)

go to:http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/Conditionals

Homework

Self Study.

Class Work & Homework SPIII Group 8 Module C1.1

Lesson 6 Friday 5th November 2010 2:30 - 5:30pm

Class Work

• 3rd conditionals - listening and pronunciation
• Academic essays

Plagiarism, References, Citations

See http://uefap.com/writing/writfram.htm for notes, exercises and examples.

Homework

Analyse the essay topic and start doing some background reading. Come prepared to discuss your ideas next week.

Sources:

http://www.equalitytrust.org.uk/resources

http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2010/aug/14/the-spirit-level-equality-thinktanks

http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2010/aug/26/response-spirit-level-bad-social-science

Class Work & Homework GPIII Group 10 Module B2.2

Lesson 6 Friday 5th November 2010 11:30 am - 2pm

Class Work

Listening p. 45

• Assessed Task - Debate - Community Service For Minors

For notes on Formal Debate Structure go to:
http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/w/page/Formal-Debate-Structure

• Writing an Opinion Essay/Linkers p. 49

Homework

1. Essay on climate change - see question and notes on page 49
2. Listening - Sentencing follow up. Listen to the following interview with U.K. Justice Minister, Kenneth Clarke. The Minister discusses manner of the themes we talked about in class.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00vhgfp

For a copy of the interview transcript (to read while you are listening) go to:

http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/radio4/law-in-action/20101028-law-in-action.pdf

Class Work & Homework GPI Group 17 B2+ Module 1

Lesson 5 4th November 2010 11:30am - 2pm

Class Work


Introduction to The English Tense System
http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/The-English-Tense-System
Analysing Mistakes (CAE Expert)


Homework

(1) Study notes on tenses from the link above.
(2) Listening - Sentencing follow up. Listen to the following interview with U.K. Justice Minister, Kenneth Clarke. The Minister discusses manner of the themes we talked about in class when you were preparing for your essay.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00vhgfp
For a copy of the interview transcript (to read while you are listening) go to:
http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/radio4/law-in-action/20101028-law-in-action.pdf

Note for Fabio Schiavottiello:
The research material for the essay can be found at http://www.equalitytrust.org.uk/why/evidence/imprisonment
Remember to make reference to it using citations in the essay and a list of references (bibliography) at the end.

Class Notes and Homework GPII Group 14 Module B2+1

Lesson 6 3rd November 2010 5pm to 8pm

Class Work
Consumer Law - Reading

Overview of Conditionals

For a copy of the class notes on conditionals (including the grid explaining all 6 types) go to:
http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/Conditionals

Homework
(1) Study notes on conditionals from the link above and complete all the exercises.

(2) Listening - Sentencing follow up. Listen to the following interview with U.K. Justice Minister, Kenneth Clarke. The Minister discusses manner of the themes we talked about in class when you were preparing for your essay.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00vhgfp
For a copy of the interview transcript (to read while you are listening) go to:
http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/radio4/law-in-action/20101028-law-in-action.pdf

Class Work & Homework GPIII Group 4 Module B2+1

Lesson 6 Tuesday 2nd November 2010 11:30am - 2pm

Class Work

• Tenses - comparing meaning, correcting mistakes with perfect tenses
• Consumer Law - Reading
• Overview of Conditionals

For a copy of the class notes on conditionals (including the grid explaining all 6 types) go to:

http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/Conditionals

Homework

(1) Study notes on conditionals from the link above and do the exercises - turning the example sentences into conditionals.

(2) Listening - Sentencing follow up. Listen to the following interview with U.K. Justice Minister, Kenneth Clarke. The Minister discusses manner of the themes we talked about in class when you were preparing for your essay.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00vhgfp

For a copy of the interview transcript (to read while you are listening) go to:

http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/radio4/law-in-action/20101028-law-in-action.pdf

Class Work & Homework SPIII Group 8 Module C1.1

Class Work

• Conditionals continued.

http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/Conditionals

• Language for describing graphs, charts and statistics

Philpot, S. & Curnick, L. Academic Skills (2007) OUP pp. 71 - 73

• Academic Writing practice - IELTS Part One

Describing Graph 60

http://www.ielts-exam.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=626&Itemid=32

Homework

Choose another practice example and write a description. Remember you only have 20 minutes to do the task and should write at least 150 words. When you have finished compare your answer with the model provided. Choose from graphs 1 - 59.

http://www.ielts-exam.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=category&sectionid=7&id=20&Itemid=32&limit=30&limitstart=30

For more IELTS related practice go to:

http://www.ielts-exam.net/index.php

Class Work & Homework GPIII Group 10 Module B2.2

Lesson 5 Friday 29th October 2010 11:30am - 2pm

Class Work

• Modifiers & Adjectives (p. 41)
• Overview of future forms
• Future Perfect & Future Continuous (p. 42, pp. 135 -137)
• Listening (p.43)
• "Risk" first reading (p.44)

Homework

1. Reading & Vocabulary pp. 44 - 45 - finish all parts of questions 1 & 3.
2. Review "Sentencing" vocabulary for Debate next week.

Class Notes & Homework GPI Group 17 Module B2+1

Lesson 4 Thursday 28th October 2010 11:30am - 2pm

Classwork

• Sentencing - Listening & Notetaking

For the worksheet & link to podcast go to:http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/w/page/Sentencing

• Essay writing - planning, organisation, paragraph writing, referencing, style & register

http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/Process-Writing-For-Academic-Essays

Homework
Write essay on Sentencing.Remember this assessment is worth 25% of your final grade.

Class Notes and Homework Tuesday 26th October and 27th October 2010

TUESDAY 26TH OCTOBER 2010
GP III GROUP 4 MODULE B2+
11.30am to 2pm

AND

WEDNESDAY 27TH OCTOBER 2010
GP II GROUP 14 MODULE B2+
5pm to 8pm

Class Work

• Introduction to The English Tense System

http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/The-English-Tense-System

• Analysing Mistakes (CAE Expert)
  
• Listening/Pronunciation/Grammar

Homework

Read the notes on tenses from the site below and look at the example sentences.
http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/The-English-Tense-System

Class Notes & Homework SPI Group 7 Module C1.1

Lesson 3 25th October 2010 2pm - 5pm

Class Work:

• Key Word Transformations

For more practice go to:

http://www.flo-joe.co.uk/cae/students/tests/strtest1.htm

• Democracy Debate

For notes on Formal Debate Structure go to:

http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/w/page/Formal-Debate-Structure

For more reading on the issues raised in the debate see:

Baggini, J. (2009). Should You Judge This Book By Its Cover? London: Granta pp. 143 – 144

http://julianbaggini.blogspot.com/

• Introduction to The English Tense System

http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/The-English-Tense-System

Homework

(1) Finish reading the notes on tenses from the site below

http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/The-English-Tense-System

(2) General reading

http://julianbaggini.blogspot.com/

Class Work & Homework GPIII Group 10 & SPIII Group 8

GPIII Group 10 Module B2.2

Lesson 4 Friday 22nd October 2010 11:30am - 2pm

Class Work

• The Weather: Reading & Vocabulary English File 4, p.40, p.150
• Pronunciation & Listening p.41

Homework

• Correct the true/false answers for the listening by reading the audioscript on p. 124. Make a note of new vocabulary and collocations.
• Create your own "Weather Playlist" for your iPod. Which 10 (English language) songs would you choose? Write the list in your self study blog/notebook/folder.
• &/Or listen to the playlist below - what do you think of the songs? How can they help you remember the vocabulary we learnt today?

Sean's Weather Playlist

1. Like a Hurricane - Neil Young
2. Summer Breeze - The Isley Brothers
3. It's Too Darn Hot - Ella Fitzgerald
4. Rain - Madonna
5. Heatwave - The Blue Nile
6. Spring Rain - The Go-Betweens
7. Strange Weather - Marianne Faithfull
8. Storms - Fleetwood Mac
9. Like The Weather - 10,000 Maniacs
10. It's Raining Again - Supertramp

SPIII GROUP 8 MODULE C1.1

Lesson 4 Friday 22nd October 2010 2:30 - 5:30 pm

Class Work

• Analysing Mistakes (CAE Expert)
• Listening/Pronunciation/Grammar
• Introduction to Conditionals

http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/Conditionals

Homework

(1) Go to the link above and match the example sentences with the conditionals described in the grid.

(2) Look at the conditionals you highlighted in the article on consumer rights. Can you identify what type of conditional they are?

Class Notes & Homework GPI Group 17 Module B2+1

Lesson 3 Thursday 21st October 2010 11:30am - 2pm

Class Work:
Key Word Transformations
For more practice go to:
http://www.flo-joe.co.uk/cae/students/tests/strtest1.htm

Criminal Trials Collocations & Discussion

Introduction of Essay topic - Brainstorming ideas

GP B2+ Writing Task:
Crime rates have been decreasing all over the world since 1995, however, prison populations are higher than ever, particularly in the U.S. and the U.K. What do you think are the causes of this paradox and what should be done to correct it?
(250 – 300 words)

Research:

Wilkinson, R. and Pickett, K. (2010) The Spirit Level. Why Equality Is Better For Everyone. Penguin: London pp. 145 -148
See also: http://www.equalitytrust.org.uk/

Rozenburg, J. (Producer) (2010, June 15) Sentencing Law In Action. Podcast retrieved from http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00sp1rn
(n.b. what criminologists and convicted criminals have to say about sentencing 13:00 – 21:00)

For Notes on Essay Writing go to:http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/Process-Writing-For-Academic-Essays

Homework
1. Start researching the essay topic using the handout and links above.
2. Prepare an essay plan and bring it with you to class for the next lesson.
3. Practice Key Word Transformations for self study.
http://www.flo-joe.co.uk/cae/students/tests/strtest1.htm

Classwork and Homework GPII Group 14 B2+1

Lesson 4 Wednesday 20th October 2010 5 to 8pm

Classwork
Sentencing - Listening & Notetaking
For the worksheet & link to podcast go to:
http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/w/page/Sentencing

Essay writing - planning, organisation, paragraph writing, referencing, style & register
http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/Process-Writing-For-Academic-Essays

Homework
Write essay on Sentencing.Remember this assessment is worth 25% of your final grade.

Class Work & Homework GPIII Group 4 Module B2+1

Lesson 4 Tuesday 19th October 11:30am - 2pm

Classwork

Sentencing - Listening & Notetaking

For the worksheet & link to podcast go to:
http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/w/page/Sentencing

Essay writing - planning, organisation, paragraph writing, referencing, style & register

http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/Process-Writing-For-Academic-Essays

Homework

Write essay on Sentencing.
Remember this assessment is worth 25% of your final grade.

Class Work & Homework SPI Group 7 Module C1.1

Lesson 2 Monday 18th October 2010 2 - 4:30 pm

Classwork
C1 & C2 – Speaking Skills
For a copy of the Council of Europe Descriptors go to:
http://www.britishcouncil.org/ukraine-teaching-centre-self-assessment-grid.pdf
Translation exercise
http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/Sentence-Structure
Word Complementation – Verb Structure
http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/Verb-Structure

Homework
1. Study verb structure notes found on the link above paying particular attention to when a change in structure produces a change in meaning.
2. Learn 8 new verbs concentrating on their structure

Class Work & Homework GPIII Group 10 & SPIII Group 8

Lesson Friday 15th October 2010

GP III GROUP 10 B2.2
Friday 11:30am - 2:00pm

Class Work:

• Discussion: "Sentencing"
• Reading: "Creative Sentencing" EF p. 39
• Review of Passives

Homework:

1. Write about 100 - 150 words in your self study blog/notebook on the following subject:

Which do you think is better - "creative" sentencing or "consistent" sentencing? Why?

2. Listen to the following podcast on sentencing:

Rozenburg, J. (Producer) (2010, June 15) Sentencing Law In Action. Podcast retrieved from http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00sp1rn

SPIII GROUP 8 C1.1

Friday 2:30pm - 5:30pm

Class Work:

• Key Word Transformations

For more practice go to:

http://www.flo-joe.co.uk/cae/students/tests/strtest1.htm

• Overview of the English Tense System

http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/The-English-Tense-System

Homework:

1. Practice Key Word Transformations (see link above)

2. Noticing: Highlight difficult tenses in a text you are reading.

GPI Group 17 B2+ Module 1 Class Notes & Homework

Lesson Thursday 14th October 2010 11:30am - 2:00pm

Class Work:

• Getting from B2+ to C1 – Speaking Skills

http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/Getting+From+B2+to+C1+-+Speaking+and+Writing

• Translation exercise & making a checklist

http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/Sentence-Structure

• Word Complementation – Verb Structure

http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/Verb-Structure

Homework:

1. Study the structure notes found on the link above,paying particular attention to when a change in structure produces a change in meaning.

2. Learn 8 new verbs concentrating on their structure

GPII Group 14 Module B2+ Module 1 Class Notes and Homework

Lesson Wednesday 13th October 2010 5pm - 8pm

Class Work:

• Key Word Transformations

For more practice go to:
http://www.flo-joe.co.uk/cae/students/tests/strtest1.htm

• Criminal Trials Collocations & Discussion

• Introduction of Essay topic - Brainstorming ideas

GP B2+ Writing Task:

Crime rates have been decreasing all over the world since 1995, however, prison populations are higher than ever, particularly in the U.S. and the U.K. What do you think are the causes of this paradox and what should be done to correct it?

(250 – 300 words)

Research:

Wilkinson, R. and Pickett, K. (2010) The Spirit Level. Why Equality Is Better For Everyone. Penguin: London pp. 145 -148
See also: http://www.equalitytrust.org.uk/

Rozenburg, J. (Producer) (2010, June 15) Sentencing Law In Action. Podcast retrieved from http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00sp1rn(n.b. what criminologists and convicted criminals have to say about sentencing 13:00 – 21:00)

For Notes on Essay Writing go to:
http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/Process-Writing-For-Academic-Essays

Homework

1. Start researching the essay topic using the handout and links above.
2. Prepare an essay plan and bring it with you to class for the next lesson.
3. Practice Key Word Transformations for self study.
http://www.flo-joe.co.uk/cae/students/tests/strtest1.htm

GPIII Group 4 B2+ Module 1 Class Notes & Homework

Lesson Tuesday 12th October 2010 11:30am - 2:00pm

Class Work:

• Key Word Transformations

For more practice go to:

http://www.flo-joe.co.uk/cae/students/tests/strtest1.htm

• Criminal Trials Collocations & Discussion
• Introduction of Essay topic - Brainstorming ideas

GP B2+ Writing Task:

Crime rates have been decreasing all over the world since 1995, however, prison populations are higher than ever, particularly in the U.S. and the U.K. What do you think are the causes of this paradox and what should be done to correct it?

(250 – 300 words)

Research:

Wilkinson, R. and Pickett, K. (2010) The Spirit Level. Why Equality Is Better For Everyone. Penguin: London pp. 145 -148

See also: http://www.equalitytrust.org.uk/

Rozenburg, J. (Producer) (2010, June 15) Sentencing Law In Action. Podcast retrieved from
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00sp1rn

(n.b. what criminologists and convicted criminals have to say about sentencing 13:00 – 21:00)

For Notes on Essay Writing go to:

http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/Process-Writing-For-Academic-Essays

Homework

• Start researching the essay topic using the handout and links above.
• Prepare an essay plan and bring it with you to class for the next lesson.
• Practice Key Word Transformations for self study.

http://www.flo-joe.co.uk/cae/students/tests/strtest1.htm

SP I Group 7 C1.1 Class Notes and Homework

Lesson Monday 11th October 2010 2pm - 4.30pm

Classwork

• Needs Analysis
• Vocabulary Strategies

Homework

• Start self study blog/folder/notebook
• Vocabulary Training- Finish noting collocations from the article. Choose 8 new words to learn – remember the 8 x 8 rule

Link:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/global-development/2010/sep/21/mdgs-rose-shuman-channeled-approach

CLASS WORK & HOMEWORK 4th – 8th October 2010

TUESDAY
GP III GROUP 4 MODULE B2+ 1
11:30AM – 2:00 PM

Getting from B2+ to C1 – Speaking Skills

http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/Getting+From+B2+to+C1+-+Speaking+and+Writing

Translation exercise

http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/Sentence-Structure

Word Complementation – Verb Structure

http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/Verb-Structure

Homework:
1. Study verb structure notes found on the link above paying particular attention to when a change in structure produces a change in meaning.
2. Learn 8 new verbs concentrating on their structure


WEDNESDAY
GP II GROUP 14 MODULE B2+1
5PM – 8PM

Getting from B2+ to C1 – Speaking Skills

http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/Getting+From+B2+to+C1+-+Speaking+and+Writing

Translation exercise

http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/Sentence-Structure

Word Complementation – Verb Structure

http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/Verb-Structure

Homework
1. Study verb structure notes found on the link above paying particular attention to when a change in structure produces a change in meaning.
2. Learn 8 new verbs concentrating on their structure


THURSDAY
GPI GROUP 17 MODULE B2+1
11:30 AM – 2PM

Needs Analysis
Vocabulary Strategies

Homework:
1. Start self study blog/folder/notebook
2. Vocabulary Training
Choose 8 new words to learn – remember the 8 x 8 rule
Link:
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/facebook-ban-planned-for-stalkers-2087729.html

n.b. You may have noticed that the dates on the course outline I gave you are wrong. I will distribute a corrected version next week.

FRIDAY
GP III GROUP 10 MODULE B2.2
11:30 AM – 2PM

Crime & Punishment Vocabulary & Pronunciation (English File Unit 3A pp. 36 -37, 149)
Introduction to passive forms, p. 38

Homework:
1. Add new vocabulary to self study blog/folder/notebook
2. Write your answers to the discussion questions on p. 37 3(d) in your self study blog/folder/notebook
3. Finish the exercises on the passive – p,38 B,C,D,E, Grammar Bank pp. 135 -137 3A



SP III GROUP 8 MODULE C1.1
2:30 – 5:30 PM

C1 & C2 – Speaking Skills

For a copy of the Council of Europe Descriptors go to:
http://www.britishcouncil.org/ukraine-teaching-centre-self-assessment-grid.pdf

Translation exercise

http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/Sentence-Structure

Word Complementation – Verb Structure

http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/Verb-Structure

Homework
1. Study verb structure notes found on the link above paying particular attention to when a change in structure produces a change in meaning.
2. Learn 8 new verbs concentrating on their structure

CLASS WORK & HOMEWORK 28th September – 1st October 2010

TUESDAY
GP III GROUP 4 MODULE B2+ 1
11:30AM – 2:00 PM

Needs Analysis
Vocabulary Strategies

Homework:
1. Start self study blog/folder/notebook
2. Vocabulary Training
Scan the article and note down any legal vocabulary (pay particular attention to verb structures and collocation).
Put the vocabulary you have found into a mind map or lexical set.

Link:
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/facebook-ban-planned-for-stalkers-2087729.html

WEDNESDAY
GP II GROUP 14 MODULE B2+1
5PM – 8PM

Needs Analysis
Vocabulary Strategies

Homework:
Start self study blog/folder/notebook
Vocabulary Training
Put the vocabulary you have found into a mind map or lexical set.
Choose 8 new words to learn – remember the 8 x 8 rule

Link:
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/facebook-ban-planned-for-stalkers-2087729.html

FRIDAY
GP III GROUP 10 MODULE B2.2
11:30 AM – 2PM

Needs Analysis
Listening for Past and Present Tenses – the features of fast connected speech
Vocabulary Strategies

Homework:
Start self study blog/folder/notebook
Vocabulary Training – Legal English Worksheet. © Onestopenglish.com



SP III GROUP 8 MODULE C1.1
2:30 – 5:30 PM

Needs Analysis
Vocabulary Strategies
Debate – Democracy
For more reading on the issues raised in the debate see:
Baggini, J. (2009). Should You Judge This Book By Its Cover? London: Granta pp. 143 – 144
http://julianbaggini.blogspot.com/

Homework:
Start self study blog/folder/notebook
Vocabulary Training
Put the vocabulary you have found into a mind map or lexical set.
Choose 8 new words to learn – remember the 8 x 8 rule
Link:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/global-development/2010/sep/21/mdgs-rose-shuman-channeled-approach

Autumn Term 2010

Welcome Back!

Here you will be able to find information, class notes and links for Students studying English at both the Faculty of Law and The Faculty of Political Science at the LUISS university Rome.

Check this site at the end of each week to make sure you are up to date. Also make use of the side bar which will lead you to recent articles on your subject area.

See you soon
Sean

CLASS WORK & HOMEWORK 17th - 21st May 2010

CLASS WORK & HOMEWORK 17th - 21st May 2010


GPIV LEGAL ENGLISH
CIVIL/EMPLOYMENT LAW STREAM
(Tuesday 11.30 am)

Presentations

Homework:
Prepare for tutorial (see note below)
Tuesday 25th May will be your last chance to complete missing assessments (Essay/Presentation)


GPIV LEGAL ENGLISH
COMPANY LAW STREAM
(Thursday 5pm)

Negotiations
Language/techniques
Company Law Dispute Resolution Negotiation

Homework:
Prepare for tutorial (see note below)
Thursday 27th May will be your last chance to complete missing assessments (Essay/Presentation/negotiation)

B2+ 2
GPII Group 18
(Wednesday 5pm)

Progress Test

Homework:

Prepare for tutorial (see note below)
Wednesday 26th May will be your last chance to complete missing assessments (Essay/Presentation/Progress Test)

B2+ 2
GPI Group 20
(Thursday 11:30 am)

Progress Test

Homework:

Prepare for tutorial (see note below)
Thursday 27th May will be your last chance to complete missing assessments (Essay/Presentation/Progress Test)

Preparing For Your Tutorial:

Reflection is an important part of the learning process – every student needs to take time to think about their progress. What have you achieved this term? What do you need to work on in the future? What are your short term and long tern goals for your English language development and your Legal Studies? Come along to your tutorial prepared to talk about these topics and bring with you all your self study material – homework and independent study that you have been doing throughout the last 12 weeks.

Your tutorial is also an opportunity for you to voice your opinion about the course. Did it meet your expectations? Why?/Why not? How could the course be improved? Take time out to respond to the British Council questionnaire sent to your LUISS email address and talk about these issues with your teacher during your tutorial.

A Special Note About Progress Tests

A Special Note About Progress Tests

Next week GPI and GPII courses will sit their progress tests. An outline of the test content can be found below in the previous posting. The test will take place in class time and you will have 2 hours to complete the test. The test will start promptly at 5pm on Wednesday for GPII and 11:30am on Thursday for GPI.

DO NOT BE LATE.

CLASS WORK & HOMEWORK 10th – 14th May 2010

CLASS WORK & HOMEWORK 10th – 14th May 2010

GPIV LEGAL ENGLISH
CIVIL/EMPLOYMENT LAW STREAM
(Tuesday 11.30 am)

Writing Feedback & Error Correction
Genre Writing: Spoken English ► Formal Written English ► Reported Written English ►English for Presentations
Presentations – Sign posting Language, Introductions (4 elements)

Homework:
Error correct your essay – do some self study work on areas you are weak on (e.g. articles & determiners, countable & uncountable nouns)

Prepare a presentation based on your Essay topic. Come prepared to speak for 5 – 7 minutes.



GPIV LEGAL ENGLISH
COMPANY LAW STREAM
(Thursday 5pm)

Presentations


B2+ 2
GPII Group 18
(Wednesday 5pm)

Presentations

Homework:

(1) Write a couple of paragraphs in your self study blog/folder/notebook about what you learned about presentation skills from watching the speakers today.

(2) Prepare for the Progress Test. The test will be in 3 parts:
(A)Pronunciation, (B) Grammar & (C) Summarizing, Referencing & Citing Skills. The Grammar section will be in the form of a CAE Use of English exam and include 3 tasks – Part 1: Multiple Choice Cloze, Part 2: Open Cloze and Part 5: Key Word Transformations. A good way to revise for the test would be to practise with similar tasks – go to
http://www.flo-joe.co.uk/cae/students/index.htm or
http://www.itests.com/ for examples.


B2+ 2
GPI Group 20
(Thursday 11:30 am)

Presentations – Part Two

Homework:

(1) Write a couple of paragraphs in your self study blog/folder/notebook about what you learned about presentation skills from watching the speakers today.

(2) Prepare for the Progress Test. The test will be in 3 parts:
(A)Pronunciation, (B) Grammar & (C) Summarizing, Referencing & Citing Skills. The Grammar section will be in the form of a CAE Use of English exam and include 3 tasks – Part 1: Multiple Choice Cloze, Part 2: Open Cloze and Part 5: Key Word Transformations. A good way to revise for the test would be to practise with similar tasks – go to
http://www.flo-joe.co.uk/cae/students/index.htm or
http://www.itests.com/ for examples.

CLASS WORK & HOMEWORK 3rd – 7th May 2010

CLASS WORK & HOMEWORK 3rd – 7th May 2010


GPIV LEGAL ENGLISH
CIVIL/EMPLOYMENT LAW STREAM
(Tuesday 11.30 am)

In Class Essay Writing Assessment.


GPIV LEGAL ENGLISH
COMPANY LAW STREAM
(Thursday 5pm)

Writing Feedback & Error Correction
Genre Writing: Spoken English ► Formal Written English ► Reported Written English ►English for Presentations
Presentations – Sign posting Language, Introductions (4 elements)

Homework:
Error correct your essay – do some self study work on areas you are weak on (e.g. articles & determiners, countable & uncountable nouns)

Prepare a presentation based on your Essay topic. Come prepared to speak for 5 – 7 minutes.

B2+ 2
GPII Group 18
(Wednesday 5pm)

Writing Feedback & Error Correction
Genre Writing: Spoken English ► Formal Written English ► Reported Written English ►English for Presentations
Presentations – Sign posting Language, Introductions (4 elements)

Homework:
Error correct your essay – do some self study work on areas you are weak on (e.g. articles & determiners, countable & uncountable nouns)

Prepare a presentation based on your Essay topic. Come prepared to speak for 5 – 7 minutes.


B2+ 2
GPI Group 20
(Thursday 11:30 am)

Presentations – Part One

Homework: Write a couple of paragraphs in your self study blog/folder/notebook about what you learned about presentation skills from watching the (very good) speakers today.

CLASS WORK & HOMEWORK 26th – 30th APRIL 2010

CLASS WORK & HOMEWORK 26th – 30th APRIL 2010


GPIV LEGAL ENGLISH
CIVIL/EMPLOYMENT LAW STREAM
(Tuesday 11.30 am)

Writing an Academic Essay
· The Stages of Essay Writing
· Crediting Sources (References & Citations)
· Avoiding plagiarism through summarising, rephrasing, using direct & indirect quotations.
· Summary exercise using article from: http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/industry_sectors/consumer_goods/article7099372.ece
If you missed the lesson you need to go to http://www.uefap.com/writing/writfram.htm
and read the sections on Plagiarism, References and Citation.

Homework:
Next week you will do your writing assessment in class time. You will have time to plan and ask questions but you must come prepared with your THESIS STATEMENT (i.e. a precise essay topic) and the material you wish to use to support your arguments (e.g. a book, journal or article from the internet). You can also bring dictionaries. The essay should be around 300 words and must include references and citations.
N.B. Wikipedia can be a useful starting point for your research but it is NOT a reliable source for a piece of academic writing.


GPIV LEGAL ENGLISH
COMPANY LAW STREAM
(Thursday 5pm)

In Class Essay Writing Assessment.

B2+ 2
GPII Group 18
(Wednesday 5pm)

In Class Essay Writing Assessment.


B2+ 2
GPI Group 20
(Thursday 11:30 am)

Writing Feedback & Error Correction
Genre Writing: Spoken English ► Formal Written English ► Reported Written English ►English for Presentations
Presentations – Sign posting Language, Introductions (4 elements)

Homework:
Error correct your essay – do some self study work on areas you are weak on (e.g. articles & determiners, countable & uncountable nouns)

Prepare a presentation based on your Essay topic. Come ready to speak for 5 – 7 minutes.

CLASS WORK & HOMEWORK 19th – 23rd APRIL 2010

CLASS WORK & HOMEWORK 19th – 23rd APRIL 2010


GPIV LEGAL ENGLISH
CIVIL/EMPLOYMENT LAW STREAM
(Tuesday 11.30 am)

Dealing with Case Law:
Reading Common Law Decisions
Briefing a case

For a copy of this week’s materials go to:
http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/Dealing-With-Case-Law


GPIV LEGAL ENGLISH
COMPANY LAW STREAM
(Thursday 5pm)

Writing an Academic Essay
· The Stages of Essay Writing
· Crediting Sources (References & Citations)
· Avoiding plagiarism through summarising, rephrasing, using direct & indirect quotations.
· Summary exercise using article from: http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/industry_sectors/consumer_goods/article7099372.ece
If you missed the lesson you need to go to http://www.uefap.com/writing/writfram.htm
and read the sections on Plagiarism, References and Citation.

Homework:
Next week you will do your writing assessment in class time. You will have time to plan and ask questions but you must come prepared with your THESIS STATEMENT (i.e. a precise essay topic) and the material you wish to use to support your arguments (e.g. a book, journal or article from the internet). You can also bring dictionaries. The essay should be around 300 words and must include references and citations.
N.B. Wikipedia can be a useful starting point for your research but it is NOT a reliable source for a piece of academic writing.



B2+ 2
GPII Group 18
(Wednesday 5pm)

Writing an Academic Essay
· The Stages of Essay Writing
· Crediting Sources (References & Citations)
· Avoiding plagiarism through summarising, rephrasing, using direct & indirect quotations.
If you missed the lesson you need to go to http://www.uefap.com/writing/writfram.htm
and read the sections on Plagiarism, References and Citation.

Homework:
Next week you will do your writing assessment in class time. You will have time to plan and ask questions but you must come prepared with your THESIS STATEMENT (i.e. a precise essay topic) and the material you wish to use to support your arguments (e.g. a book, journal or article from the internet). You can also bring dictionaries. The essay should be around 300 words and must include references and citations.
N.B. Wikipedia can be a useful starting point for your research but it is NOT a reliable source for a piece of academic writing.

B2+ 2
GPI Group 20
(Thursday 11:30 am)

In Class Essay Writing Assessment.

CLASS WORK & HOMEWORK 12th – 16TH APRIL 2010

CLASS WORK & HOMEWORK 12th – 16TH APRIL 2010


GPIV LEGAL ENGLISH
CIVIL/EMPLOYMENT LAW STREAM
(Tuesday 11.30 am)

Plain English Legal Writing
For a Copy of the material click on the link below:
http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/Legal-Writing-In-Plain-English

Homework: finish exercises for Golden Rules 5, 6 & 7


GPIV LEGAL ENGLISH
COMPANY LAW STREAM
(Thursday 5pm)

Dealing with Case Law:
Reading Common Law Decisions
Briefing a case

For a copy of this week’s materials go to:
http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/Dealing-With-Case-Law


B2+ 2
GPII Group 18
(Wednesday 5pm)

Verb Patterns
For a copy of the class material & extra notes & examples go to:
http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/Verb-Structure

Homework:
(1) Learn the possible patterns for 4 new verbs
(2) Do some extra practice for CAE sentence transformation tasks. Try the following sites for examples:
http://www.flo-joe.co.uk/cae/students/index.htm
http://www.examenglish.com/CAE/
http://www.itests.com/

B2+ 2
GPI Group 20
(Thursday 11:30 am)

Writing an Academic Essay
· The Stages of Essay Witing
· Crediting Sources (References & Citations)
· Avoiding plagiarism through summarising, rephrasing, using direct & indirect quotations.
If you missed the lesson you need to go to http://www.uefap.com/writing/writfram.htm
and read the sections on Plagiarism, References and Citation.

Homework:
Next week you will do your writing assessment in class time. You will have time to plan and ask questions but you must come prepared with your THESIS STATEMENT (i.e. a precise essay topic) and the material you wish to use to support your arguments (e.g. a book, journal or article from the internet). You can also bring dictionaries.
The essay should be around 300 words and must include references and citations.

CLASS WORK & HOMEWORK 7th – 9TH APRIL 2010

CLASS WORK & HOMEWORK 7th – 9TH APRIL 2010

GPIV LEGAL ENGLISH
COMPANY LAW STREAM
(Thursday 5pm)

Plain English Legal Writing
For a Copy of the material click on the link below:
http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/Legal-Writing-In-Plain-English

Homework: finish exercises for Golden Rules 4, 5, 6 & 7

B2+ 2
GPII Group 18
(Wednesday 5pm)

Modals continued.
For a copy of the class materials go to: http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/Modals


B2+ 2
GPI Group 20 (Thursday 11:30 am)

Verb Patterns
For a copy of the class material & extra notes & examples go to:
http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/Verb-Structure

Homework:
(1) Learn the possible patterns for 4 new verbs
(2) Do some extra practice for CAE sentence transformation tasks. Try the following sites for examples:
http://www.flo-joe.co.uk/cae/students/index.htm
http://www.examenglish.com/CAE/
www.iTests.com

Legal English at the LUISS - CLASS WORK & HOMEWORK 22ND – 26TH MARCH 2010

CLASS WORK & HOMEWORK 22ND – 26TH MARCH 2010


GPIV LEGAL ENGLISH
CIVIL/EMPLOYMENT LAW STREAM
(Tuesday 11.30 am)

Arbitration Procedure:
Reading/Vocabulary
Role-play Arbitration
Material adapted from International Legal English (2006,C.U.P.) Unit 8

N.B. There will be a lesson on Tuesday 30th March as scheduled – This will take the form of a Grammar Lab for persistent problems and/or a chance for absentee students to catch up on the material covered so far.

GPIV LEGAL ENGLISH
COMPANY LAW STREAM
(Thursday 5pm)

Competition Law – Anti-Competitive Behaviour
Writing a proposal in the form of a letter
Material adapted from International Legal English (2006, C.U.P.) Unit 15


Homework:
Reading: Sotheby’s Fined £12.9m by EU Over Illegal Price Fixing Cartel
http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-26601455_ITM


B2+ 2
GPII Group 18
(Wednesday 5pm)

Review of Tenses
Introduction to Modals
For a copy of the class materials go to: http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/Modals


B2+ 2
GPI Group 20 (Thursday 11:30 am)

Modals continued.
For a copy of the class materials go to: http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/Modals

LEGAL ENGLISH AT THE LUISS: CLASS WORK & HOMEWORK 15TH – 19TH MARCH 2010

CLASS WORK & HOMEWORK 15TH – 19TH MARCH 2010


GPIV LEGAL ENGLISH
CIVIL/EMPLOYMENT LAW STREAM
(Tuesday 11.30 am)

Tribunal Procedure:
Listening/Vocabulary
Writing – Register transfer – email to client
Material adapted from International Legal English (2006,C.U.P.) Unit 8
For a copy of the class materials go to:
http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/An-Employment-Tribunal-Claim

Homework:
Write a follow up email to your client, attaching documents and telling her the steps you have taken.

GPIV LEGAL ENGLISH
COMPANY LAW STREAM
(Thursday 5pm)

Competition Law – Anti-Competitive Behaviour
Listening/Vocabulary
Advising a client of risks – role-play
Follow up letter
Material adapted from International Legal English (2006, C.U.P.) Unit 15
For a copy of the class materials go to:
http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/Anti-Competitive+Behaviour

Homework:
Finish draft letter – bring to class on Thursday for in-class editing.

B2+ 2
GPII Group 18
(Wednesday 5pm)

Speaking Skills – getting from B2+ to C1
Speaking Exams criteria & 1 minute speeches.
For a copy of the class materials go to: http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/Getting+From+B2+to+C1+-+Speaking+and+Writing


B2+ 2
GPI Group 20
(Thursday 11:30 am)

Review of Tenses
Introduction to Modals
For a copy of the class materials go to: http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/Modals

CLASS WORK & HOMEWORK 8TH – 12TH MARCH 2010

CLASS WORK & HOMEWORK 8TH – 12TH MARCH 2010


GPIV LEGAL ENGLISH
(Tuesday 11.30 am & Thursday 5pm)

Vocabulary Strategies
Exploiting a text for vocabulary

For a copy of this week’s material go to: http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/Vocabulary-Strategies-For-Legal-English

Homework: Complete the vocabulary exercises from the handout (taken from International Legal English)


B2+ 2 Module 2
GPII (Wednesday 5pm)
GPI (Thursday 11:30 am)

Pronunciation continued
Using the phonemic chart
The characteristics of fast connected speech (strong/weak forms, elision, intrusive sounds)
Revision of 3rd Conditional
The link between pronunciation, listening & grammar

For a copy of the class materials go to: http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/Pronunciation

LEGAL DICTIONARIES

There is no set text for B2+ courses or GPIV Private Law courses. However you will find it useful to consult a mono-lingual Legal English Dictionary.


For a list of online Legal English Dictionaries go to: http://www.uksuperweb.co.uk/dictionaries/legal.html
To buy a Legal English Dictionary go to: http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=oxford+law+dictionary

Class Work & Homework Notes Week 1: 1st - 5th March 2010

B2+ Module 2
GP II Group 18 (Wednesday 5pm)
GP I Group 20 (Thursday 11:30am)

Pronunciation Workshop
For a copy of the class notes click here: http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/Pronunciation

Homework:

Go to http://www.fonetiks.org/ and explore the site. What do you notice about the different types of English? What do you notice about the different sounds? Which sounds do you have the most problems with? Find a copy of the phonemic chart and bring it with you to class next week.




GPIV Private Law:
Group 2 Civil/Employment Law Stream (Tuesday 11:30am)
Group 3 Company Law Stream (Thursday 5pm)

Needs Analysis, Public vs Private Law, Branches of Law, Mini Presentations.
For a copy of this week's handout go to: http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/Branches-of-Law

Homework: Choose 8 new words (&/or phrases)to learn. Come to class prepared to discuss how you went about learning them.