Why have you been learning English?
(because X) (Expected aswer = I've been learning English...to / in order to / so as to + V1; so that I can + V1;... )
How have you been?
(sad, happy, good X) Expected language: all over the place; thrilled to bits; hot under the collar; SB page 130)
Discuss: What would you say the main duties of a citizen are?
Pay attention to your peers' opinion... Show interest by adding to the discussion: "Surely people should... ?"; "Do / Did / Have you? /Well, what about...?"
What could we learn from other cultures?
Adverbs: "Ants react quickly when in danger"; "They work hard"; "They live in an organised manner" SB page 121
Do you consider yourself a free spirit? Do you know anyone who is a free spirit? (justify)
How many expressions with "free" could you add in this discussion? SB page 122
Were it not for my parents,...
I would / wouldn't + V1... (2nd conditional - imagining a situation)
Had I done the platform activities earlier, ...
I would / wouldn't have + V3 (3rd conditional - imagining a different past)
I wouldn't have reached such a high level of English...
if I had / hadn't + V3 (third conditional - imagining a different past)
Had it not been for the fact that I was too young at the time,
I would / wouldn't have + V3 (3rd conditional - imagining a different past)
Explain the difference: "Let's not duplicate the work" / "I have a duplicate copy" - focus on the word "duplicate"
SB page 133
What occupations do you think robots should not be allowed to participate in?
Move expressions - "Robots are on the move, but they still have their limitations"
"What do you usually do when you're feeling (+ed emotions)?"
Embarassed / Distressed / Offended / Shocked / Surprised / Worried / Disappointed
What was the best trip you have ever had?
Vague Language SB page 143 / Specific language SB page 141
Your English skills has certainly got better this term, but I'm sure there's
room for improvement. How? (share ideas to improve your English skills next term - C2 level)
Sell me this (choose an object for your peers to sell)
Persuasive language SB page 149
