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Present Perfect: Measuring time up to now. Used with state verbs. We (know) each other for years., Experiences up to now. , To talk about the present result of completed events. I'm worried because I (lose) my keys., Experiences up to now. I already (see) this film ten times., Recent events. I just (be) to the park., Present Perfect Continuous: Measuring time up to now. Used with actions. I (wait) here since 10 o'clock., to talk about the results (often visible) of processes. I'm tired because I (run)., Trends. I (read) a lot recently., Future Perfect Continuous: Actions that will continue up until a point in the future. I'll be tired then because I (run)., Future perfect: A completed action in the future. I (finish) my work by the time you get here., Past Perfect: Same as for Present Perfect + to show the priority of actions in the past. I washed the floor when the painter (go)., Past Perfect Continuous: an action that started in the past continued up until another time in the past. I was tired then because I (run).,

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let's face it - be realistic about something, a bone of contention - an issue over which there is disagreement, skin-deep - superficial, set foot on - enter, go into, fly in the face of - go against, ignore, rebel, make no bones about - have no hesitation in dealing with something you don't agree with, get under your skin - annoy, irritate,

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For and Against Essay

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For and against essay / Pros and cons essay / Argumentative essay / Advantages and disadvantages essay, they all mean the same. This type of essay is not the same as an Opinion essay. As you can see, in this PAU exam from 2021, you have both options.

From this list you can later choose 2-3 arguments for each side that are more relevant to you, to include them in your essay.

The first thing to do when you know the topic you will talk about is to make a list of the pros and cons of this topic.

Structure

Closing

Body

Opening

This is an example of a for and against essay. Although it is not recommended to include your opinion in the Introduction or the Body of the essay, this example does that by saying "Firstly, I think that there is a lot of variety in reality TV". You should try to avoid saying I think/I believe/I feel, In my opinion, As far as I'm concerned, As I see it, Personally speaking, ...., except for the Conclusion, where it is possible to specify your own opinion after the summary of the for and against arguments.

don't use contractions!

In addition, Furthermore, Moreover, Besides, Apart from (V-ing), What is more, On top of that, as well as, Not to mention (the fact) that, also, Not only ... but also, also, both ... and, There is another side to the issue/question/argument that..., etc.

Add points

The main/greatest/most important/most serious/first disadvantage/drawback of ...;One/Another/A further/An additional (major) disadvantage/ drawback/downside of ...;One point/argument against...;One (very convincing) point/argument against ...;Another negative aspect of ...;Some/Many people/experts/scientists/critics/sceptics are against... / disagree/ are opposed to.../of the opinion that/convinced that...;Opponents of ... argue/believe/claim that ...A further common criticism of ...;It could be argued that ...;(*) You can use some of the previous ones for disadvantages too.

List disadvantages

Connectors, Phrases and Linking words

The first/main/most important advantage of...;One/Another/An additional advantage of /regarding/concerning ...;One point of view in favour of...; One (very convincing) point/argument in favour of...;Another positive aspect is ...;Another major advantage (regarding/concerning...) is...;One further benefit is...;It is widely/generally/often claimed/suggested/argued/believed/said that...;It could be argued that...;Some/Many people/experts/scientists suggest/claim/think/believe/agree/support/feel/argue/say that...;Some/Many people are of the opinion that/in favour of/are convinced that....;Another reason why ... is beneficial/good for...;A further common advantage of ...;

List advantages

First/Firstly/In the first place/To start/begin with ...; Second/Secondly; Thirdly; Finally/Last/Lastly; Last but not least; etc.

List points

In other words, that is to say, which means that...

Explain/clarify a point

to a certain extent / to some extent / to a limited extent, in a way/sense, this is partly true (but), there is some truth in (this), in some cases

Make partially correct statements

In fact, the fact (of the matter) is, actually, in practice, it is a fact that

Express reality

It is clear/obvious that, Clearly, Obviously, Naturally, Needless to say, Of course, Indeed, etc.

Emphasise

In general, Generally, As a (general) rule, On the whole, Overall, In most cases, For the most part, etc.

Make general statements

For example, For instance, like, such as, in particular / particularly, specially, specifically, in this case, This is clearly illustrated / shown by (the fact that)...,

Introduce examples

On the one hand ... On the other hand, However, Nevertheless, Nonetheless, Although, Though, Even though, Even so, Despite/In spite of (the fact that), Regardless of (the fact that), still, yet, but, while/whilst/whereas, In contrast / Contrary to..., etc.

Contrast points

In my opinion..., As far as I'm concerned..., As I see it..., From my point of view..., If you ask me..., Personally speaking / Personally, I think/believe that..., I strongly believe that..., It is clear to me that..., I feel that..., I agree with.../I completely disagree with..., It seems to me that ..., I am sure that..., etc.

Express your opinion

To, So as to, In order to, So that, With the intention of (V-ing)

Express intention or purpose

In conclusion, To conclude, To sum up, Overall, All in all, All things considered, On the whole, Taking everything into account/into consideration, as was previously stated, On balance, etc.

Conclude

Therefore, Thus, So, As a result/consequence, For this reason, If ... were to happen ... the effect/result would be ...

Express result/consequence

Because (of), Due to (the fact that), Owing to, Given that, As, Since

Express cause

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In the following slides you will see several examples on how to write for and against essays on different topics.

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The advantages and disadvanteges of computer gamesIntroduction (states the issue/topic)If you ask teenagers about the negative effects of computer games, most will deny there's a problem. However, many psicologists say that teenager's behaviour is influenced by the long hours they spend playing computer games.Body (presents arguments for and against, giving reasons, examples, facts, etc.; in this example it starts with the disadvantages and then continues with the advantages)Although not all computer games are violent, about 85% of all of them are. Many educators believe that teenagers who spend their time playing computer games find it difficult to distinguish between fantasy and reality. In addition, they don't know how to react in social situations because they spend little time with friends or they don't have real friends as a result of this addictive hobby.On the other hand, teenagers claim that computer games help them relax after a long day at school. They say that these games are exciting and are cheap and entertaining. In fact, some games are educational and teach players to focus, concentrate and even solve problems.Conclusion (summarises the topic or/and states the writer's opinion, in this case only the opinion is described)From my point of view, computer games are a problem for the mental health of young people. Therefore, if I were a parent, I would limit the amount of time my children played these games and I would always supervise what kind of games they play.

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This article shows you how to use TED Talks to improve your English, how they can be used in the classroom and suggests 10 great talks to use in the English classroom.

TED is a series of informative, educational, inspiring and sometimes jaw-dropping talks that present 'Ideas Worth Spreading'. Ted has attracted many of the world's most important thinkers such as Larry Page, Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, Ken Robinson, and a few winners of the Nobel Prize.

There is an emphasis on informing, educating and opening people's eyes to new ideas, making them perfect for the classroom. Students love these talks and really appreciate it when you take the time to make a lesson out of them. Teenagers, being the 'YouTube generation', also find them highly engaging and motivating. They come with transcriptions in most common languages, allowing students to read what they have listened to in English or their native tongue.

This post will list 10 TED talks I have found work particularly well in the classroom. I will also outline how students could use TED to improve their English at home and how teachers can use them in class.

How Students Can Use TED at Home

TED Talks for students provide an engaging context from which they can autonomously improve their English at home. There are thousands of videos to choose from, so there should always be something of interest. They can help students improve, not only their listening skills but also improve their pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar and writing.

This is the obvious one, but students should be encouraged to listen 'actively'. Ask students to look at the title before they listen and try to predict what they are going to hear. They can also pause at different points and try to guess what they will hear next. Another useful exercise is 'micro-listening' where they rewind and listen again and again to any sentences they didn't quite get until they fully understand, thereby getting used to connected speech and any other barriers that might prevent comprehension.

'Micro-listening' can also be used to help students produce sentences. Identify a few sentences that caused the listener trouble and identify elements of connected speech, weak sounds and or difficult phonemes. A comparison with the transcripts should highlight important differences between written and spoken English. Students can then practice reproducing these features at home.

Learners listen for unfamiliar words and then try to guess the meaning from context. They can also look at the transcripts for extra help. Students can then note down their new words together with definitions, synonyms, antonyms and example sentences.

Students could be encouraged to think about the grammar used. What verb tenses were used and why? How did the speaking use sequencing words? How did they use discourse markers? What phrases did they use to make their points or persuade the audience?

Below every TED video is a comments section where people discuss the video and the issues that came up in the video. Students can enter these debates and practice their writing at the same time.

How Teachers Can Use TED Talks in Class

Every TED Talk is different and they can, therefore, be exploited in a variety of different ways. Below are a few suggestions:

Ask some questions about the title. What do you think the speaker is going to say?

Example: Ken Robinson- How Schools Kill Creativity.

Do schools teach creativity?

Which subjects are creative and which are not?

How do schools kill creativity?

Is it the teacher's fault?

Alternatively, you could give them some key vocabulary from the talk and ask them to predict what is going to be said based on the keywords.

Ask students to listen and check if their ideas match those in the video. If not, how are they different?

You could also give them the transcript with the keywords missing and ask them to insert them as they listen.

Focus on Lexis, Grammar or Functional Language

I normally ask students to note down any words or phrases they don't understand and then either watch again or read the transcript to try to guess the meaning from context. Students should then discuss their unknown words and expressions with other students to see if anyone can help them and the teacher clarifies at the end.

This approach can also be used for verb tenses or functional language. For example, how did the speaker use sequencing language? What phrases did they use to try and prove their point? How many times was the present perfect used and why?

Give students a task that encourages them to use the language you focused on in the previous stage. Here are some examples:

Interview the speaker- think of questions you might ask the speaker based on what you have heard. Role play as a journalist and speaker. Students should try to use phrases used to persuade the journalist or make a point.

Explain what you mean- give each student the definition of a difficult word or concept brought up in the video and students mingle asking each other to explain what they mean.

Debate- Write a few controversial statements of the board and divide students in to 'for' and 'against' teams. They should work together to think of how they are going to justify their points and then have a debate.

Write a review- What did they think of the TED talk? Did they agree or disagree with the points made? Was the speaker convincing? Did they find it inspiring?

Presentation- Write and present your own talk on a similar topic.

Explain to a lower class- How would you explain the ideas in simple terms to a class a level below you?

I hope you have found these ideas useful and if you have any other ways to use TED Talks in class, please let us know below.

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Here are my top 10 TED Talks: Sir Ken Robinson - Do Schools Kills Creativity? Jamie Oliver - Teach Every Child About Food Al Gore - Averting the Climate Crisis Hans Rosling - The Best Stats You've Ever Seen David Christian - The History of our World in 18 Minutes Jay Walker - The World's English Mania Edward Snowden - Here's How We Take Back the Internet Nigel Marsh - How to Make Work Life Balance Work Bill Gates - Mosquitos, Malaria and Education Sugata Mitra - Build a School in the Cloud

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