Monday, 25 November 2013
Wednesday, 20 November 2013
Quiz on sentence structure
Try this quiz
Sentence structure
Read the sentence and decide which type of sentence it is.Wednesday, 13 November 2013
Friday, 8 November 2013
Group discussion
The time has come to let you know what you are going to talk about in your group discussion (drum roll)...
To what extent do social media influence the way we perceive global events?
Have a think about this but don't script what you are going to say.
Remember the group discussion etiquette:
1. Participate fully - you will need to find openings for discussion
2. Take turns speaking – one person speaks at a time. This is not always easy but don't talk over each other.
3. Let others know that you have not finished speaking by using phrases such as "I have one more thing to add...".
4. Wait for your turn – don’t interrupt.
5. Use supportive gestures and body language.
6. Maintain eye contact
7. Nod to show you are listening
8. Use encouraging facial expressions
9. Don’t use inappropriate gestures.
10. Use respectful phrases when disagreeing with another speaker.
11. Encourage and support those around you.
12. Avoid sarcasm and put-downs.
13. Stay on topic.
14. Remain open to new ideas.
15. Use inclusive language.
16. Ask questions to keep the discussion moving.
17. Don’t monopolise the conversation.
Wednesday, 6 November 2013
Tuesday, 5 November 2013
Connected speech presentation
As you watch this presentation, make notes as you will be asked about it in the plenary session.
1. Have your handout ready: you will need this for when you do the linking exercise.
2. Get ready to work with your partner: you will need to transcribe a pronunciation poem.
3. Do the quiz at the end.
Hope it's clear.
1. Have your handout ready: you will need this for when you do the linking exercise.
2. Get ready to work with your partner: you will need to transcribe a pronunciation poem.
3. Do the quiz at the end.
Hope it's clear.
Monday, 4 November 2013
Homework
Do the webquest in preparation for next week. There are three questions you need to answer. Good luck!
webquest
Next week you will also be having a MOCK reading. I would do this exercise on coherence and cohesion in preparation.
Coherence and cohesion
If you return to the main menu, you can also do any of the other exercises that might be of use. In particular, look at the section on academic writing.
webquest
Next week you will also be having a MOCK reading. I would do this exercise on coherence and cohesion in preparation.
Coherence and cohesion
If you return to the main menu, you can also do any of the other exercises that might be of use. In particular, look at the section on academic writing.
Saturday, 2 November 2013
Connected speech
Feeling confident? Try out this fiendish quiz on connected speech. Good luck!
Quiz on connected speech
Quiz on connected speech
Monday, 21 October 2013
Presentations
Don't forget to keep working on your presentations. We shall look at these again when we return from Learning Review Week.
In particular, make sure your presentation is:
a) well structured with clear links from one section to the next
b) clear and interesting
c) use visual stimuli to help set the scene but do not rely on a PowerPoint. It is important that you do not read slides.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Saturday, 19 October 2013
Writing an article
Writing an article
Work through the stages of this; there are sections on topic sentences, writing interesting introductions and conclusions. Bear in mind that for the writing assessment, you will need to write an article and a letter. Once you feel confident, you can then write the article (exams vs. course assessment) and send it to me or bring it to me after Learning Review Week. I hope you all have a lovely week. Don't forget to revise!
Work through the stages of this; there are sections on topic sentences, writing interesting introductions and conclusions. Bear in mind that for the writing assessment, you will need to write an article and a letter. Once you feel confident, you can then write the article (exams vs. course assessment) and send it to me or bring it to me after Learning Review Week. I hope you all have a lovely week. Don't forget to revise!
What have you found useful?
http://linoit.com/users/clareyt/canvases/RevisionPlease add anything to this page. You will need to click on one of the post-it notes and then you can start typing!
Many thanks.
Friday, 18 October 2013
Mid review
RevisionHello everyone
I've decided to set up a blog. We have only got 5 weeks left until the end of the course. I feel it would be useful if we could share some ideas by posting what you have found useful so far. I hope you have learned something and may wish to share your thoughts with the rest of the group.
The audio might clarify this a bit more.
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