ANIA C2 Group 8 (2pm)

Class
Banned Books Week
Discussion and Listening

1. What is Banned Books Week and what is its purpose?
2. How did the event begin?
3. What are some famous examples of banned books throughout history?
4. Why do you think a literary classic such as Brave New World was banned? 
5. Why do you think children’s book, The Lorax, was banned?
6. Is censorship a dangerous concept?
7. Do librarians have a responsibility as “gatekeepers” or do they have a different role? 

Now listen to this interview from Radio New Zealand. How does the librarian from Christchurch Polytech, Julie Humby, answer the above questions?

1. What phrase does Julie Humby use when giving an answer she is not 100% sure is correct?
2. Julie Humby describes herself as an "out there” parent. What does she mean?
3. Did you have any difficulties with the New Zealand accents? What differences do you notice between New Zealand and R.P. or standard American accents? 

To listen again go to: http://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/sunday/audio/20151340/banned-books-week,-a-spotlight-on-censorship

Reading

1. Before you read, look at the most challenged books of 2001 and 2015. Do you detect a change in the type of books that are being challenged? 
2. Now read the article - what changes does the author highlight?

http://time.com/4505713/banned-books-week-reasons-change/

Homework

1) CPE type exercise. Read through the article again and make a list of the key points in your own words. Using your notes write a short summary (50 - 60 words) of the article.

What the List of Most Banned Books Says About Our Society’s Fears

Sarah Begley @SCBegley 6:00 AM ET

http://time.com/4505713/banned-books-week-reasons-change/

2) Listen to the interview again identifying sections where the accent made it difficult to understand. 

Going Further

Listening

http://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/201774635/all-restrictions-lifted-on-the-first-book-banned-in-20-years

Reading

http://www.care2.com/causes/my-high-school-librarian-gave-me-a-potentially-banned-book-that-changed-my-life.html

ANIA C1 Group 6 (12:30pm)

Class - focus: listening strategies and skills
Discussion
What are the factors that prevent equal representation of men and women in politics?


Vocabulary
What do the following words and expressions mean:
(to play) good cop/bad cop
(to be as) hard as nails
to heckle someone
showy
to wear your heart on your sleeve
to backstab someone
backlash

Listening
http://www.dw.com/en/top-stories/europe/s-1433

First & Second Listening - Comprehension

1. What was Theresa May’s position before becoming PM? 
2. What similarities does the report mention between May and Margaret Thatcher?
3. What does Sarah Gordon from The Financial Times say about the difference between male and female politicians?
4. What was controversial about then PM David Cameron’s treatment of  MP Angela Eagle in 2011? 
5. What examples does the reporter give to support her claim that there has been a surge of women into power since 2011?
6. Is there parity between men and women in Theresa May’s cabinet? 
7. What is May’s biggest challenge and why?

Homework
Third Listening - Vocabulary
Listen again noting how the vocabulary in the first exercise was used. Note down any other new or unusual vocabulary that you hear.

Corrections
The people is...    The people are...

ANIA A2.2 Group 2 (12:30pm)

Writing down a translation of new words is always helpful but it doesn't mean you know the word. It is a starting point only. Spend some time with your dictionary and see what information it can give you about the word. The more information you have about the word, the more you are likely to remember it. 

9 Things you can do to help you learn a new word:

E.g. Happy

1. Make a note of the part of speech. Happy is an adjective so it will come before the noun. Sometimes it will follow a noun in a compound like trigger-happy but this gives the word a different meaning.  

2.  Write down a definition in English e.g. To feel positive/good, pleased, glad

3. Practice the Pronunciation. Listento it, say it, record yourself saying it. Say it in a sentence - does it sound different? Listen to the pronunciation on the online dictionary. Are there any variations e.g. British/ American English?

4. Write down sentences and other examples of its usage.

He was really happy to see his family again.

Happy is often used when offering our best wishes to someone, e.g.

Happy birthday!

Happy anniversary!

Happy holidays! (An alternative to Merry Christmas!)

5. Use the word to make other forms e.g. Happiness (noun), Happily (adverb), Happier (comparative), Happiest (superlative).

6. Note its synonyms: glad, pleased, joyous

7. And antonyms: unhappy, sad

8. Notice collocations and expressions which include the word: to be happy to see someone, a happy mood, a happy frame of mind, happy go lucky

9. Practice by noticing the word when you read and listen. Using songs is a great way to help you remember pronunciation, meaning and use.

ANIA B2.3 Group 5 (2pm)

Class:

Listening Skills 

Prediction & filling in

Listening  Activities 

Note taking

Phone calls/messages

Short talks

(BEC Masterclass pp. 27 - 28)

Notes:

Things to notice when listening:

Word complementation

I'll call you in the afternoon on Thursday.

Phrasal verbs

Check out (overview, look at get some information on)

Fix up (organise)

Linkers

By the way

While you're on the phone/line

Informal vocabulary - "get"

Let me get my diary

I'll get back to you next week

Ok got it

Hedging

Pretty clear

Towards the end of the week

ANIA C2 Group 8 (2pm)

Class

(Personally I find Mr Duncan's presenting style a little grating, but you will definitely remember the words)

New words - definition game 
Discussion:
Do you think acronyms and slang should be included in the OED?
Will you learn any of these new words? Why/why not?
How do you think the OED decides which words to include?
What “trendy" words might be included next year?

CPE practice vocabulary

Homework
Reading
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/2016/09/12/the-10-most-notable-entries-to-the-new-oxford-english-dictionary/

https://www.theguardian.com/science/shortcuts/2016/sep/12/yolo-new-words-oxford-english-dictionary

Exam Dates

The CPE exam is available in Rome in the computer format on 19/11/2016, 4/03/2017 and 15/07/2017. The exam in the paper format will be held on 8/06/2017

ANIA C1 Group 6 (12:30pm)

Class

• Vocabulary skills http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/w/page/41184334/Vocabulary
• New words - definition game 
• Discussion:

Do you think acronyms and slang should be included in the OED?

Will you learn any of these new words? Why/why not?

How do you think the OED decides which words to include?

What “trendy" words might be included next year?

Homework

Reading:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/2016/09/12/the-10-most-notable-entries-to-the-new-oxford-english-dictionary/

https://www.theguardian.com/science/shortcuts/2016/sep/12/yolo-new-words-oxford-english-dictionary

Exam Dates

The CAE is available in Rome each month in the computer format. The paper format of the exam will be held next year on 7/06/2017.

ANIA B2.3 Group 5 (2pm)

Class

Speaking Skills

Fillers to help fluency
http://www.ieltsspeaking.co.uk/using-fillers/

Two minute speeches

Corrections

Present perfect or past simple?

I have been in London this summer.  X

I was in London this summer.

Have you ever been to London?

Have as an auxiliary or a main verb?

We haven't regulations  X

We don't have regulations

Collocations

I did an error X

I made an error

False friends

What is the difference in meaning between the following pairs of words:

Register/record

Story/history

Countable/uncountable nouns

What is the difference in meaning  between many times (countable) and much time (uncountable)?

When to use the definite article

How do we prepare the children for the life? X

How do we prepare children for life?

ANIA A2.2 Group 2 (12:30pm)

Class

Speaking skills

Intonation

Fluency

Keeping a conversation going

Vocabulary skills

Strategies for learning words faster and more efficiently

Verb structure

To say something to someone

To tell someone something

False friends

Convenient

Stay

New vocabulary

Toll - you have to pay a toll to use the motorway.

Road works - the cars had to slow down because of the road works.

Homework

Think of 8 things you can do to help you learn new words.

E.g. Writing down a definition in English to help you explain the word if you forget it.