GPII Group 16 B1.3 11/10/12 Lesson 3

Lesson 3
11/10/12

Class:

Montessori - reading, defining relative clauses p. 82 -3, p. 148 -149
For more information on Maria Montessori see: http://mariamontessori.com/mm/
Vocabulary recycling using defining relative clauses.
Listening Strategies (p.85)
Editorial - University Fees - Reading, Non Defining Relative Clauses (p.84)

Homework:

1. Finish the work on Non Defining Relative Clauses p.85 question 6, P. 149 G2 question 3.
2. Self Study: Writing Write a paragraph (60 - 100 words) on ONE of the questions on p.84 question 3 and include it with your self study. A good answer should include at least 3 sentences: (1) state your opinion (2) explain it (3) give an example. 
3. Self Study: Listening Today we talked about listening strategies, do some practise this week and write about it in your self study. Podcasts are a great source of listening material - try some of the following:

Podcasts for English language learners with exercises and scripts
http://www.qualitytime-esl.com/spip.php?article115

Check iTunes for podcasts which you can subscribe to for free

BBC Radio 5 has lots of podcasts on Film, Sport, Football, Politics, Science and many other topics.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/5live/podcasts/

The Guardian and other Newspapers have a lot of great audio and video content
http://www.guardian.co.uk/audio

For making your own podcasts and for online discussions and speaking practice go to:
http://www.voxopop.com/

Remember you don't have to listen to all the podcast at once - you can break up each episode and listen to 10 - 15 minutes each day.