GP II Group 4 B2+2

Lesson 7
9th April 5pm

Class

1. Error Correction - modals and hypotheticals

http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/w/page/11442644/Modals
http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/w/page/49720439/Hypothetical%20Distance%20-%20Error%20Correction%20Task

 2. Legal Systems
For a copy of today's hand out go to  click on http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/w/file/51532973/Introduction%20to%20Legal%20English%20with%20links-1.pages

Treat prepositions not as grammar but as part of a fixed phrase

e.g. to contrast with, to refer to, to derive from, to settle by, to be bound by, (with)reference to, to arrive at something through, in contrast, to develop (something) through (something else) to be based on, to take something into consideration, to distinguish from, to deal with.

3. Speaking Assessment - Debate
http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/w/page/31563189/Formal%20Debate%20Structure

Homework/Self Study
As next week we will be focussing on writing, try to do some practice. For example you could:

• Write a letter/email of complaint to a shop that wouldn't exchange a faulty product.
• An opinion essay comparing and contrasting Civil and Common Law systems, stating which you think is more effective. 

Aim to write about 200 to 250 words. 

SPI Group 9 B2+1

Lesson 6
8th April 4:30pm

Class

1. Margaret Thatcher

Listen to the video link on http://gu.com/p/3fxpf

1. What were her ideas, achievements? What were the key events in her political career and  Prime Ministership? What made her a great/controversial leader?

2. What are the different views expressed by:

Polly Toynbee (Journalist & Commentator)

Oliver Letwin (Cabinet Office Minister)

Phillip Gould (Labour Pollster)

 2. Tourism Vocab and Collocation

What impact does tourism have on:

The economy of a country
The politics of the country
The culture of the country?

Accommodation (u) Youth Hostel, Self-Catering Holiday, Resort Holiday, B&B, Boutique Hotel

Ease of Travel:  Low cost/budget airline, long/short haul flight
Types of Holiday: Eco tourism, staycation, last minute deal, city break

Phrasal Verbs - meaning may change according to context e.g. take in the sights (visit) take in the information (remember and understand)
Unit 2.1 p. 16 - 17

Homework

1. Write a short obituary (150 - 250 words) on Margaret Thatcher, stating what you think her legacy will be.

SPI Group 4 B2+2

Lesson 6
8th April 2pm

Class
1. Unit 8.3 (p. 84 - 85)

Social Media vs.Mainstream Media

Reuters, CNN, television, radio, newspapers

Twitter (tweets), Flickr, Metroblog, Wikipedia, Google Maps, “the blogosphere”

Social Media Pros and Cons

·         Speed

·         Internet – worldwide communication

·         Unlimited access

·         No control of information

·         True/untrue – how accurate is it?  (n.b. pronunciation /accurate/)

·         Objectivity/subjectivity

Idioms with “keep”

Keep track of (someone, something e.g. time) Keep up with

Prepositional Verbs = verb + preposition + object (noun, pronoun,-ing)

Deal with something, Look at something, Look into something, Look after something
She looks amazingly like Cameron Diaz (it’s a surprise at how strong the resemblance is)
She looks like Cameron Diaz amazingly (it’s a surprise that she does)

2. Margaret Thatcher
Video Listening  Note Taking
http://www.guardian.co.uk/

What were her ideas, achievements? What were the key events in her political career and  Prime Ministership? What made her a great/controversial leader? What are the views expressed by:

Polly Toynbee (Journalist & Commentator)
Oliver Letwin (Cabinet Office Minister)
Phillip Gould (Labour Pollster)

3. Opinion Lead Essays
Unit 7.5
p. 79

Homework

1. In preparation for next week's writing assessment, do the exercise on the following link:http://www.ielts-exam.net/ielts_writing_samples_task_2/708/
2. P. 84 4(b) write example sentences for the collocations.

GPIV Legal English Group 5

Lesson 5
5th April 11:30am

Class
Case Brief (1) in class writing assessment (2) oral presentation

Homework
Reflect on your performance today and write about how it went. What aspect of your summarising or speaking skills do you need to improve? Which of your colleagues' presentations do you remember?  Why?

Procedure Notes:
Case Brief

Part One Written

Planning (20 Minutes)

1.       Read through the case quickly highlighting the information you need.

2.       Write notes under the following headings:

·         Parties

·         Facts

·         Legal issues

·         Ruling

·         Reasoning

3.       Select useful phrases from the models we looked at last week

Now you are ready to write.

                Writing (30 minutes)

·         Keep it simple and concise

·         Use headings

·         You can use full sentences or bullet points

·         Try to avoid jargon

·         Use your own words as much as possible

Checking (10 minutes)

·         Read first for content – have you included all the information needed?

·         Read again looking for specific mistakes e.g. verb structure, false friends, countable/uncountable nouns, articles (especially the zero article), spelling, punctuation.

Part Two: Oral Presentation

-          Look at your case brief, can you talk about the case without reading it? If not, reduce it down to short phrases that can prompt your memory

-          Look at the audioscript from last week – what useful phrases could you use for your presentation?

-          Think of an introduction that will create interest and outline the structure of your talk

-          Think about a variety of signposting/linking language which you can use.

http://www.englishclub.com/speaking/presentations-lang.htm

-          Think of a conclusion that summarises the main points and leaves your audience with a strong impression.

-          Practise/check any difficult pronunciation, think about how you can “chunk” your phrases and use pauses so that you sound interesting and natural

GPII Group 11 B2+1

Lesson 6
4/4/13

Class

1. Tourism and Law

Contract, International, (Homeland) Security, Anti-Terrorism, Human Rights (freedom of movement), Insurance, Rights of entry, Visas etc.

http://www.handbook.unsw.edu.au/undergraduate/courses/2013/LEGT3001.html

Inns (c) = accommodation like a hotel

The hospitality industry = hotels, restaurants, bars etc.

Bailment

The temporary placement of control over, or possession of Personal Property by one person, the bailor, into the hands of another, the bailee, for a designated purpose upon which the parties have agreed.

e.g. when an airline takes possession of your suitcase.

2. Tourism Vocab and Collocation
Accommodation (u) boutique hotel, homestay, resort, B&B
Ease of Travel: long/short haul flight, weekend break, last minute deal, low cost/budget airline
Phrasal Verbs - meaning may change according to context e.g. take in the sights (visit) take in the information (remember and understand) 
Unit 2.1 p. 16 - 17 
3. Listening Skills & Articles Review
Unit 2.2 p. 18 - 19 
http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/w/page/37880634/The%20Trouble%20With%20Nouns
4. Writing - Feedback & Error Correction
http://seansstudypage.blogspot.it/2013/03/feedback-on-writing-assessment-covering.html

Homework/Self Study

1. Conservation Vocabulary q. 6 p. 19
2. Check your answers to question 8 (articles) using the audioscript on p. 171 - 172
3. Error correct your letter.
4. Write a paragraph (100 words approx) on the following topic:

What are the challenges facing the Italian tourist industry?

ECII Group 1 B2+1

Lesson 6
3rd April 2:30pm

Class
Tourism Vocab and Collocation
Accommodation (u) boutique hotel, homestay, resort, B&B
Ease of Travel: long/short haul flight, weekend break, last minute deal, low cost/budget airline
Phrasal Verbs - meaning may change according to context e.g. take in the sights (visit) take in the information (remember and understand)
Unit 2.1 p. 16 - 17
Listening Skills & Articles Review
Unit 2.2 p. 18 - 19
http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/w/page/37880634/The%20Trouble%20With%20Nouns
Writing - Feedback & Error Correction
http://seansstudypage.blogspot.it/2013/03/feedback-on-writing-assessment-covering.html

Homework/Self Study

1. Conservation Vocabulary q. 6 p. 19
2. Check your answers to question 8 (articles) using the audioscript on p. 171 - 172
3. Error correct your letter.
4. Write a paragraph (100 words approx) on the following topic:

What are the challenges facing the Italian tourist industry?

GPI Group 17 B1.2

Lesson 6
3rd April 11:30am

Class
1. Grammar/listening/pronunciation

CONDITIONALS

1st (real) & 2nd (hypothetical) situations in the present/future

1.       If I was the President, I’d call for new elections. (2^nd)

2.       Unless we protect languages, they’ll become extinct. (1^st)

3.       If you don’t hurry, you are going to miss the train. (1^st)

4.       If you got a part time job, you could afford to buy a scooter. (2^nd)

5.       As soon as everyone arrives, we’ll start the test. (1^st)

6.       If I were you, I’d apply for the internship. (2^nd)

If you focus on fast connected speech, you will:

1.       Listen more effectively

2.       Speak more fluently

3.       Notice and remember grammar and vocabulary more easily

2. Reading/Vocabulary/Comparative & Superlative forms
Advertising and Children
Unit 5.3 p. 52 - 53, Language Reference & Extra Practice Unit 5 p. 142 - 143, G2 q3, 4.

3. Introduction to Presentations
http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/w/page/32233573/Presentations

Homework & Self Study
1. Study Skills - Using Your Dictionary p. 56
2. Self Study Write a paragraph (approximately 100 words) on the following topic:
Do you think self-regulation or legislation is better when dealing with the problems caused by specific industries, e.g. advertising, finance and banking, energy etc. Explain your answer giving examples.