2016.02.24 Class 18

Today we began by reviewing your homework. We also did the exercises 4 and 5 on SB p.37. You should study the verb forms in the appendix for unit 4 on p.106 (-ing or infinitive).

We then turned to the story that you were to read the first page of for homework. After going through page 1 together, you identifed vocabulary to learn,

In the computer room, we worked on Quizlet. I asked you to add words and definitions to a list that I started:

1. Harrison Bergeron

We then checked out a science fiction game called Samorost 2. You worked in pairs to advance in the game, using two computers:

1. Computer 1: used to play the game
2. Computer 2: used to read the walkthrough

Homework:

1. go on reading Harrison Bergeron (p.2)
2. study the vocabulary on Quizlet

Here is a 3 minute bio ('biography') of the author Kurt Vonnegut's life on Youtube:

2016.02.17 Class 17

After reviewing your homework and jokes, we worked in the book, working on the grammar on SB p.36 ('too' and 'enough') and practiced using it in the speaking exercises on that page. I gave each of you individual feedback on your speaking. Remember that in the FCE, you are not only evaluated on your grammar and vocabulary, but also on how you interact with your partner.

After the break, you had a debate on vegetarianism vs. meat-eating and did a dictation and trivia quiz which involved numbers which are difficult to say in English. I also gave you a story to begin reading (see homework below) and we watched a few minutes of the film.

Homework:

• read page 1 of the story Harrison Bergeron
• SB p.37 ex 2 and 4

2016.02.10 Class 16

Today I handed back the compositions you wrote for part 2 of the Writing test. Many of you got failing marks for this task simply because you didn't follow the instructions. It's a real shame to fail a task that you could easily have passed simply because you didn't read the instructions!

Today we worked in Unit 4 of the new book. We worked through pages 32-33 of the SB, which involved vocabulary and Reading part 6 practice.

We then did a series of activities related to film (a brief bio of Daisy Ridley) and numbers ('Massive numbers'). Finally, you did a quiz on part 2 of the Use of English that you had on the most recent exam.

Homework:

• bring a (clean) joke to tell to the class
• bring ideas for a debate
• SB p.33 ex 6 and 7

2016.02.03 Class 15

Today we reviewed the exams that you've done over the last couple weeks and did some activities to practice for the Speaking paper. You also collected all your grades into a table so that you can easily track your own progress. Finally, we continued with the film.