ANIA B2 3 Group 5 Lesson 1

Group 5 
Level B2.3
Lesson 1

Class

1. Introduction and needs analysis
http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/w/page/84924628/Things%20To%20Think%20About%20When%20Starting%20A%20New%20Course

2. The 4 keys to success in language learning
http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/w/page/84924640/The%20Keys%20To%20Success

3. Reading and Discussion- Blue Monday http://www.theguardian.com/childrens-books-site/2015/jan/18/top-10-tips-for-beating-the-january-blues-nicola-morgan

4. Introduction to vocabulary strategies.
http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/w/page/41184334/Vocabulary

Homework

• Choose 8 words or units (phrases, phrasal verbs, idioms or collocations) which you think would be useful to learn. What 8 things could you do to learn these words/phrases?
• Have a look at Language Leader Upper Intermediate (Stefano has a copy) and discuss whether you would like to continue with this textbook for this course. Look at the topics, vocabulary, skills and grammar covered in each unit to help you make up your mind.

Going further

Reading: The science behind Blue Monday http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/blue-monday-the-science-behind-the-most-miserable-day-of-the-year-a6816926.html

[W+(D-d)]xTQ/MxNA 
W is weather, D is debt, d monthly salary, T time since Christmas, Q time since failure of attempt to give something up, M low motivational level and NA the need to take action.