Writing: What is an application letter? What should it look like?
Own answer
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_________ involves reading quickly to get the main idea of a text. Reading topic sentences (usually the first sentence of a paragraph) can be an effective way of understanding the main idea of the text.
Skimming
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thief
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star
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gift
Win 25 points!
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lifesaver
Give 25 points!
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baam
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fairy
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fairy
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baam
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Listening: Expressions, such as: actuallyโฆ. thinking about itโฆ having said thatโฆ on reflection though, on second thought are all examples of a speaker doing what?
Changing their mind
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To familiarise yourself with a text, it is a good idea to make__________ by looking at pictures and headings before you start to read.
predictions
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Listening: What are โkey wordsโ? What should you do with them?
Most important words conveying meaning; usually nouns and verbs; we should underline them
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Speaking/listening: What phrases do we use to give examples?
for instance, for examples, like, such as, specifically, sayโฆ
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We use this skill when we need to understand every work in a part of a text. This may be used when we answer detailed reading questions in exams.
Intensive reading (Reading for details)
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Speaking: Nevertheless, However, although, but are used toโฆ.
contrast an idea
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Writing: we start any piece of writing with an introduction. What do we end it with?
โ conclusion/summary
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Listening: what words or expressions can signal that the speaker is talking about cause and effect?
so, as a result, therefore, thatโs why, because
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trap
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gold
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fairy
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thief
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Speaking: Itโs natural to make mistakes while speaking. What are some phrases that we can use to correct ourselves?
What I meant wasโฆ Let me say that againโฆ Let me rephrase thatโฆ./ trying to explain if we donโt know the word
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lifesaver
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rocket
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banana
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Speaking: What are some expressions used for disagreeing politely?
I see your point, but; I agree with you in part, but; Letโs agree to disagree.