Vocabulary
We're going for a short t _ _ _ to the Lake District this week.
trip
Correct the sentence:
It's mean that we have to come on time
"it means that we have to come on tome"
why is prediction important in reading?
Because you anticipate what's coming with your previous knowledge and make you a more active reader - this in turn helps you read faster and more efficient.
Pronounce this word correctly:
mountain
/ˈmaʊn.tən/
I hate it when people jump in the q _ _ _ _ _.
queues
Make one correct sentence using the first conditional.
If I get the best score, I'll treat everyone a free meal.
Mention at least 3 ways of how you can predict the text you are going to read?
By looking at:
- the title
- the picture
- the blurbs in the book cover / summary
- the abstract in journals
Pronounce this word correctly:
"Industry"
/ˈɪn.də.stri/
You can find much better prices if you travel __________ when there are not so many people around.
out of season
What's the difference between 'when' and 'if' in first conditionals?
When -> most likely
If -> not as likely
To practice fluency, sometimes it's important not to care too much about grammar and just focus on the message, is this correct?
If the focus is on fluency, getting the message across is more important than being right. But you need to balance it with accuracy every once in a while so your mistakes will not 'fossilizied'
What sounds do all these words have in common?
"favorite, same, ok, take"
Diphthong /ei/
What's the difference between 'tradition' and 'customs' and 'habit'?
It all relates to how long it is, the order is: habit -> customs -> tradition
If it ____ (be) all about the hostages, Israel ______ (not / bomb) Raffah now.
If it was all about the hostages, Israel wouldn't bomb Raffah now.
Is it always a good idea to look at a dictionary to find a meaning? Why/why not?
Not necessarily, because it destroys the enjoyment of reading - try guessing the meaning by looking at the context.
Where is the stress in this word:
'abolish'
second syllable
o O o
Name three new vocabulary we've learned in our last meeting (listening practice session)
- preserve
- abolish
- hefty
Construct a second conditional sentence using these information:
I have no car, so I cannot pick you up.
If I had a car, I'd pick you up.
What helps us listen better?
- by being active listeners / note taking
- use prediction
- know what we want to find out
- develop more vocab by exposing ourself a lot outside the class
Say these two words correctly:
- Embarrassed
- Entrepreneur
/ɪmˈber.əst/
/ˌɑːn.trə.prəˈnɝː/