Welcome (back) students in Levels 1, 2 and 3 at Duke Street Community House ... and to others using this blog for practising reading, writing, speaking and listening skills in English.
INTRODUCTIONS
"How do you do? My name is Dale Pobega, and I am the teacher of this course at Duke Street Community House."
"Nice to meet you."
"Nice to meet you too."
EXERCISE ONE: Practice the dialogue with a friend or classmate.
EXERCISE TWO: Write down some questions you might ask next?
eg. Is this your first time learning English at Duke St? Where do you live? Do you have any kids?
SHAKING HANDS : In Western culture we generally shake hands when meeting someone for the first time. Do you shake hands? If you do not shake hands tell the other class members and your teacher. Many Asian people and Muslims do not feel comfortable shaking hands --- that's ok, don't worry!
LEVEL 1 and 2 : WATCH these people introduce themselves and SPELL their names:
LEVEL 3: LISTEN TO THESE PEOPLE INTRODUCE THEMSELVES AND SAY ONE THING ABOUT THEIR COUNTRY
CLICK HERE TO START ...
Complete the questions with your teacher and the rest of the class OR by yourself (if you have your own computer)
PRINT and STUDY the audio-script
READING COMPREHENSION & VOCABULARY : The British Royal Family
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth is popular all over the world. She is eighty years old and has a large family. There have been many ups and downs in the lives of the British Royal Family - just like any family!
In this exercise I want you to
1) STUDY the Family tree of the British Royal Family. CLICK HERE.
2) PRINT the Family tree for reference.
3) COMPLETE the questions below about THE QUEEN AND HER FAMILY
CLICK HERE TO ANSWER QUESTIONS --- remember to click SUBMIT when you have finished!
GRAMMAR: The Simple Present Tense
Watch the video above to review when we use this grammar tense in English.
Points to remember. We use the Present Simple when we talk about:
1. Facts
2. Permanent situations
3. Routines and habits
4. Future meaning - after these prepositions: "when", "as soon as", "before" and "until". eg. I will buy a new car when I have enough money.
Level 3 Homework Exercise - SIMPLE PRESENT and SIMPLE FUTURE. Click here!
In Grammar this week, Level 1 and Level 2 we are looking at SUBJECT PRONOUNS and OBJECT PRONOUNS. Remember --- He loves her but she doesn't love him .
Level 1 and 2 Homework Exercise - Using Subject and Object Pronouns. First answer: Tony saw that girl yesterday ---> He saw her yestrday. Click here
WORK AND OCCUPATIONS
I LOVE LUCY
This TV show from the 50s is still very popular. In this episode Lucy and her friend, Viv, are employed at a chocolate factory. Let's watch the episode in class. Others can write to me by email. Click the ENVELOPE icon below.
Did you enjoy the video? What happens? Why is it funny? Have you had a job you liked or didn't like? How was the job? How was your boss? How were your workmates?
LISTENING - MY FIRST JOB
Listen to Aiste from Lithuania talking about her first job in Japan. CLICK HERE.
What was she selling?
What was her biggest problem?
How did she feel?
LISTEN TO THIS DISCUSSION BETWEEN CRYSTAL AND GEORGE FROM THE U.S.A ABOUT JOB OPTIONS. Complete the online comprehension questions.
TIP: Print the dialogue FIRST and study it if you have any problems with vocab and grammar ---> use your dictionary and teacher! We are here for you! :-)
COMPETENCIES: VPAU493, 494, 497, 498, 502, 503
