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Hi class!
Here are the slides from today's class:
https://tinyurl.com/2019-12-17-chaotic-party
Remember to bring the Amazing Explorers book to class on Thursday.
Have a great festive season!
Pete

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Hi class!
Here are the slides from today's class:
https://tinyurl.com/2019-12-16-marco-polo
The homework is to read pages 11-19 in the Amazing Explorers books.
Here is a link to the video we watched in class:
https://bit.ly/36DhBo3
See you tomorrow,
Pete

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Hi class!
Here are the slides from Tuesday's class:
https://tinyurl.com/2019-12-10-technology
See you next week!
Pete

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Hi class!
Here are the slides from today's lesson:
https://tinyurl.com/2019-12-09-anagrams
Tomorrow we'll do the reading test.
See you tomorrow,
Pete

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Hi class!
Here are the slides from today's lesson:
https://tinyurl.com/2019-12-04-suffixes
See you next week,
Pete

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Hi class!
Here are the slides from today's lesson:
https://tinyurl.com/2019-12-03-food-photos
Below is the ppt for the reading practice test answers.
Here is the link for the video we watched at the end of the class:
https://bit.ly/2rLFOcM
Have a great afternoon,
See you tomorrow,
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Hi class!
Here are the slides from today's lesson:
https://tinyurl.com/2019-12-02-education
Don't forget to study the noun-preposition collocations for Friday.
Also, please complete the skills portfolio and the writing portfolio homework by Friday.
See you tomorrow!
Pete

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Hi class!
Here are the slides from today's lesson:
https://tinyurl.com/2019-11-26-talking-about-rules
The listening file is below.
Don't forget to study the phrasal verbs for Friday.
Also, please complete the skills portfolio and the writing portfolio homework by Friday.
See you next week,
Pete

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Hi class!
Here are the slides from today's lesson:
https://tinyurl.com/2019-11-25-working-life
The listening file is below.
Don't forget to study the phrasal verbs for Friday.
Also, please complete the skills portfolio and the writing portfolio homework by Friday.
See you tomorrow,
Pete

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Hi class!
Here are the slides from today's lesson:
https://tinyurl.com/2019-11-19-my-kind-of-holiday
The listening file is below.
Here is a list of separable and inseparable phrasal verbs:
https://tinyurl.com/separable-and-inseparable
Enjoy the afternoon!
See you next week,
Pete

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Hi class!
Here are the slides from today's lesson:
https://tinyurl.com/2019-11-18-time-off
The listening file is below.
Please complete the skills portfolio and writing homework by the end of the week.
Don't forget to work towards your personal language learning goals. Here is the global space padlet with some ideas that might be useful:
https://padlet.com/cet_professionalpathways/globalspace (password: cet )
Also, please revise the phrasal verbs by the end of the week. Here is a quizlet to help you: https://quizlet.com/_7i9quz
Thank you for doing the survey in class today. If you didn't manage to finish it here it is again: https://tinyurl.com/CET-GE-survey
Tomorrow there is the conversation club in the Storie Dixson building (top of the stairs)
This weekend there are different events going on around Sydney. For example:
The Sri Lankan food and culture festival at Tumbalong Park on Saturday and Sunday: https://darlingharbour.com/whats-on/sri-lanka-food-culture-festival/
Dance Rites in front of the Sydney Opera House on Saturday and Sunday:
https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/festivals/dance-rites.html
And the EQ Christmas Market on Sunday at the entertainment quarter: https://cambridgemarketseq.com.au/
Have a lovely evening!
See you tomorrow,
Pete

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Hi class!
Here are the slides from today's lesson:
https://tinyurl.com/2019-10-23-secret-of-success
You can check the answers to the worksheet on the final slide. The audio file for today's listening exercise is below.
Don't forget to study the dependent prepositions for Friday. There is a quizlet to help you test yourself: https://quizlet.com/_7bjr6o
Also, please complete the skills portfolio and the writing portfolio homework by Friday.
There are free classes on November the 4th, 5th & 6th (1-3pm) you can register here: http://sydney.edu.au/cet/events/free_english_classes.html
These are free to all so you can invite your friends too.
If you are looking for something to do in your free time, there is a long list of THINGS TO DO IN SYDNEY in the blue post (scroll down).
Have a fantastic afternoon!
See you soon,
Pete

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THINGS TO DO IN SYDNEY
Here are some things to do in Sydney:
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See some art!
Sculptures by the sea Bondi - Bronte coastal walk, 24th October - 10th November
https://sculpturebythesea.com/bondi/
Art Gallery of NSW, the Domain, 10am - 5pm every day (except Wednesdays when there is "art after hours" from 6.30pm until 10pm with lots of bonus events!!)
Most of the galleries are FREE but there are some paying exhibitions.
https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/
The Museum of Contemporary Art, Circular Quay, 10am - 5pm every day (until 9pm on Weds, Fri, Sat, Sun) Mostly FREE.
https://www.mca.com.au/
The State Library of NSW galleries, Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000, Monday-Thurs: 9am - 8pm, Fri: 9am - 5pm, Weekends: 11am - 5pm.
https://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/galleries
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Watch TV in English:
Try ABC iView (it's FREE!) - https://iview.abc.net.au/
or SBS on demand (also FREE after creating an account) - https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/
(there are also films!)
Use a Netflix / Stan 30 day free trial (don't forget to cancel)
https://www.netflix.com/signup
https://www.stan.com.au/
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Visit a market
Round she goes fashion market, Marrickville Town Hall, Marrickville, Saturday 26th October from 10am-3pm
http://roundshegoes.com.au/sydney/
Rozelle second hand markets, Rozelle Public School, 663 Darling Street, Every Saturday and Sunday
http://rozellecollectorsmarket.com.au/rozelle-markets/
The Rocks Night Markets, Jack Mundey Place and Playfair Street, The Rocks, Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 10pm
https://www.therocks.com/things-to-do/the-rocks-markets/the-rocks-night-markets/
Carriageworks Farmers Markets, 245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh, Most Saturdays 8am-1pm
http://carriageworks.com.au/events/carriageworks-farmers-market/
Glebe Markets, Glebe Public School, next to Glebe Point Road, Every Saturday 10am-4pm
http://www.glebemarkets.com.au/
Kirribilli general market, Milson's Point Station, 26th October  8.30-3pm
https://kirribillimarkets.com/
Paddington Markets, 395 Oxford Street, Every Saturday, 10am-4pm
http://www.paddingtonmarkets.com.au/
Marrickville organic food markets, 142 Addison Road, Marrickville, Every Sunday 9am-3pm
https://www.organicfoodmarkets.com.au
...and many more
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Join a sports club:
Adidas Runners (FREE), Behind Central Park, every Thursday 6pm
https://www.adidas.co.in/adidasrunners/community/sydney
Parkrun (FREE), various locations, Every Saturday morning (7am or 8am depending on the location)
https://www.parkrun.com.au/events/events/
Get Active Fitness Camps (FREE) Various locations - find your nearest on the website:
https://livelifegetactive.com
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See some meat-eating plants (FREE) - The Calyx, Royal Botanic Gardens
https://www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/whatson/Plants-with-Bite
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Join a meetup:
There are lots of language exchange events on Meetup.com:
https://www.meetup.com/en-AU/topics/language-exchange/au/sydney/
For example:
Speakers of any language:
https://www.meetup.com/en-AU/speakenglishmeetup/
Spanish speakers:
https://www.meetup.com/en-AU/Sydney-Spanish-and-English-Language-Exchange-Meetup/
and https://www.meetup.com/en-AU/esigroup/
Korean speakers:
https://www.meetup.com/en-AU/The-Sydney-Korean-Language-Culture-Meetup-Group/
and https://www.meetup.com/en-AU/Korenglish/
Chinese speakers:
https://www.meetup.com/en-AU/English-and-Chinese-Language-Exchange/
...and there are many more meetups available too (not just for languages but also for sports, crafts, common interests etc etc)
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Any time you want to know what's on in Sydney, you can try these websites:
https://www.timeout.com/sydney
https://concreteplayground.com/sydney
https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/
https://www.sydney.com/things-to-do
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Also, check out coupon websites such as Groupon and Cudo:
https://groupon.com.au
https://cudo.com.au
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HAVE FUN!!!!!

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Hi class!
Here are the slides from today's lesson:
https://tinyurl.com/2019-10-22-blind-luck
The optional homework is to do the first reading exercise and second listening exercise from the homework booklet. The audio for the second listening exercise is below.
If you are looking for something to do in your free time, there is a long list of THINGS TO DO IN SYDNEY in the blue post (scroll up).
Have a fantastic afternoon!
See you tomorrow,
Pete

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Hi class!
Here are the slides from today's lesson:
https://tinyurl.com/2019-10-21-lucky-encounters
The optional homework is to do the first exercise in the homework booklet and the listening exercise on the second page. The audio for the listening exercise is below.
In the next post there is the audio file from today's class along with the tapescript.
Have a lovely afternoon.
See you tomorrow,
Pete

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Part 2
The ticket inspector touched my arm. ‘Listen’ he said ‘when we get to Peterborough station. run as fast as you can to platform 1. The Leeds train will be there.’ I looked at him, without really understanding what he had said. ‘What do you mean?’ I said. ‘Is the train late or something?’ ‘No, it’s not late,’ the ticket inspector said. ‘I’ve just radioed Peterborough station. The train is going to wait for you. As soon as you get on, it’ll leave. The passengers will complain, but let's not worry about that. You’ll get home, and that’s the main thing.’ And he walked away.

I suddenly realized what an amazing thing he had done. I got up and went after him. I wanted to give him everything I had, all the money in my wallet - but I knew he would be offended. I grabbed his arm. ‘I... er... just wanted to...’, but I couldn’t continue.

‘It’s OK,’ he said. ‘No problem.’ ‘I wish I had a way to thank you,’ I said. ‘I really appreciate what you've done.’ ‘No problem,’ he said again. ‘Listen, if you want to thank me. the next time you see someone in trouble, help them. That will pay me back. And tell them to do the same to someone else. It'll make the world a better place.’

When the train stopped, I rushed to platform 1 and sure enough the Leeds train was there waiting, and a few hours later I was with my mum in hospital.

Even now, years later, whenever I think of her, I remember the Good Ticket Inspector on that late-night train to Peterborough. It changed me from a young man who was nearly a criminal into a decent human being. I’ve been trying to pay him back ever since then.

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Hi class!
Here are the slides from today's lesson:
https://tinyurl.com/2019-10-16-noun-forms
There is optional homework (the exercises on the sheets I handed out). The audio file for the listening exercise is below.
If you are looking for something to do in your free time, there is a long list of THINGS TO DO IN SYDNEY in the blue post (scroll up).
I hope you have a fantastic afternoon.
See you tomorrow,
Pete

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Hi class!
Here are the slides from today's lesson:
https://tinyurl.com/2019-10-15-whinging-pom
The homework is to complete the skills portfolio tasks on pages 12 and 13 and write about the topic on page 13 of the module 3 booklets. Also, please practice the phrasal verbs on page 11. There is a quizlet to help you study: https://quizlet.com/_79sdoy
If you are looking for something to do in your free time, there is a long list of THINGS TO DO IN SYDNEY in the blue post (scroll up).
I hope you have a fantastic afternoon.
See you tomorrow,
Pete

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Hi class!
Here are the slides from today's lesson:
https://tinyurl.com/2019-10-14-what-will-you-do
Below you can find the first audio file from today's class. The other audio files are in the following posts.
The homework is to write about the topic on page 13 of the module 3 booklets. Also, please practice the phrasal verbs on page 11. There is a quizlet to help you study: https://quizlet.com/_79sdoy
Finally, please complete the skills portfolio tasks on pages 12 and 13.
Remember that there are free classes / workshops this week:
Monday to Thursday, 1-3pm - Free classes at CET register here
Monday, 12.30-1.30pm - Listening Practice Session, Storie Dixson Building Level 4 Conference room
Tuesday, 1-2pm - Conversation Club, Storie Dixson Level 4 Conference room
Tuesday 2pm - English workshop (Language games), Wentworth Building Level 4.
Also, if you are looking for something to do in your free time, there is a long list of THINGS TO DO IN SYDNEY in the blue post (scroll up).
I hope you have a fantastic afternoon.
See you tomorrow,
Pete

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Hi class!
Here are the slides from today's class:
https://tinyurl.com/2019-10-09-debating
Below is an audio file for the dictation activity done in class.
Have a lovely afternoon!
See you next week,
Pete

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Hi class!
Here are the slides from today's class:
https://tinyurl.com/2019-10-08-schooldays
Below is the audio file for part 1 of the listening exercise we did at the end of today's class. Scroll down to the next two posts for part 2 and part 3. The tapescript is on pages 127 & 128 (CD 4 tracks 8, 9 & 10)
The homework is to do the language focus, skills portfolio and writing homework.
Remember:
- there is the conversation club from 1pm today
- there is a language workshop in the USU office on level 4 of the Wentworth building today
- there are free classes running until early November. Register here:
http://sydney.edu.au/cet/events/free_english_classes.html
Have a fantastic afternoon!
See you tomorrow,
Pete

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Here is part 2 of the listening exercise we did at the end of today's class:

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Here is part 3 of the listening exercise we did at the end of today's class:

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Hi class!
Here are the slides from today's class:
https://tinyurl.com/2019-07-18-iconic-people
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Tomorrow we are going on an excursion. Please arrive on time in class (8am). Don't forget to bring water and a hat and to wear shoes that are good for walking.
Have a lovely afternoon,
See you tomorrow,
Pete

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Hi class!
Here are the slides from today's class:
https://tinyurl.com/2019-07-17-yuri-gagarin
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The homework is on page 13:
Imagine that you really did just fly a fighter plane / go to the edge of space for the first time. Write a short letter to your best friend describing the experience. Include answers to the following:

1. What did you do?

2. How did you prepare?

3. How did you feel?

4. How did the experience change you?

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Unfortunately, I haven't found the audio for Marco Polo yet. I'll let you know if I find it.
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Have a lovely afternoon,
See you tomorrow,
Pete

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Hi class!
Here are the slides from today's class:
https://tinyurl.com/2019-07-12-survivors
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Your homework is to write a survival story in your writing portfolio. Either:
- Report the story from the survivor(s) that you interviewed
or
- Write about your own survival story
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Below are some activities in The Rocks that you might be interested in.
- This weekend there are lots of special activities for Bastille Day (the national day of France) around The Rocks and Circular Quay: https://bastillefestival.com.au/
- Every day at 6pm there is a "free" walking tour from Cadman's Cottage (look for the guide wearing a green "I'm free" T-shirt). It is fun but it can be difficult to understand. If you stay until the end then you should pay something for the tour or say "Thank you. I will tell all my friends." The details are here: https://www.imfree.com.au/
- If you would like to try a crocodile, kangaroo or emu pizza, you can go to the Australian Hotel in The Rocks: https://australianheritagehotel.com/
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There are also lots of things happening in Parramatta this weekend (see the posts below)
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Whatever you do, I hope you have a fantastic weekend!
See you next week!
Pete

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Hi class!
Here are the slides from today's class:
https://tinyurl.com/2019-07-11-writing-letters
Have a lovely afternoon,
See you tomorrow!
Pete

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Hi class!
Here are the slides from today's class:
https://tinyurl.com/2019-07-10-cultural-diversity
Below are some activities that might interest you this month. There is a longer list in the post below.
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Here are some things that you can do this month:
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Celebrate NAIDOC week
NAIDOC in the City (FREE), Hyde Park, Saturday 13th July 11am - 3pm.
https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/naidoc-in-the-city
Burramatta NAIDOC (FREE), Parramatta Park, Parramatta, Sunday 14th from 11am.
https://www.timeout.com/sydney/things-to-do/burramatta-naidoc
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Go iceskating
Unfortunately, the free ice skating at Central Park finished at the end of the May. However, there are other options for ice skating:
Until the 21st July, there is an ice skating rink in front of St. Mary's Cathedral. It costs $27 for an adult.
http://sydney.skatingat.com.au/
Also, there is a skating centre in Alexandria - Ice Zoo - It costs $20 ($15 from 6.15pm to 8.45pm on Thursdays).
https://icezoo.com/
There is also an ice rink at Macquarie Park:
https://www.timeout.com/sydney/sport-and-fitness/macquarie-ice-rink
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Visit a market
Rozelle second hand markets, Rozelle Public School, 663 Darling Street, Every Saturday and Sunday
http://rozellecollectorsmarket.com.au/rozelle-markets/
The Rocks Night Markets, Jack Mundey Place and Playfair Street, The Rocks, Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 10pm
https://www.therocks.com/things-to-do/the-rocks-markets/the-rocks-night-markets/
Carriageworks Farmers Markets, 245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh, Most Saturdays 8am-1pm
http://carriageworks.com.au/events/carriageworks-farmers-market/
Glebe Markets, Glebe Public School, next to Glebe Point Road, Every Saturday 10am-4pm
http://www.glebemarkets.com.au/
Kirribilli art, design and fashion market, Milson's Point Station, 14th July 8.30-3pm and Kirribilli general market, Milson's Point Station, 27th July  8.30-3pm
https://kirribillimarkets.com/
Paddington Markets, 395 Oxford Street, Every Saturday, 10am-4pm
http://www.paddingtonmarkets.com.au/
Sydney vegan market, Moore Park Entertainment Quarter, 16th June
https://www.sydneyveganmarket.com/
Marrickville organic food markets, 142 Addison Road, Marrickville, Every Sunday 9am-3pm
https://www.organicfoodmarkets.com.au
...and many more
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Join a sports club:
Adidas Runners (FREE), Behind Central Park, every Thursday 6pm
https://www.adidas.co.in/adidasrunners/community/sydney
Parkrun (FREE), various locations, Every Saturday morning (7am or 8am depending on the location)
https://www.parkrun.com.au/events/events/
Get Active Fitness Camps (FREE) Various locations - find your nearest on the website:
https://livelifegetactive.com
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Visit an art gallery / Exhibition
White rabbit art gallery, 30 Balfour Street, Chippendale Weds - Sun 10am - 5pm.
https://www.jnprojects.net/white-rabbit-gallery/
Art Gallery of NSW, the Domain, 10am - 5pm every day (except Wednesdays when there is "art after hours" from 6.30pm until 10pm with lots of bonus events!!)
Most of the galleries are FREE but there are some paying exhibitions.
Currently the Archibald Prize exhibition is showing ($20). There are tours at 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3pm daily. These cost no extra.
https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/
The Museum of Contemporary Art, Circular Quay, 10am - 5pm every day (until 9pm on Weds, Fri, Sat, Sun) Mostly FREE.
https://www.mca.com.au/
The State Library of NSW galleries, Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000, Monday-Thurs: 9am - 8pm, Fri: 9am - 5pm, Weekends: 11am - 5pm.
https://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/galleries
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See some meat-eating plants (FREE) - The Calyx, Royal Botanic Gardens, until 30th September
https://www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/whatson/Plants-with-Bite
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Watch TV in English:
Try ABC iView (it's FREE!) - https://iview.abc.net.au/
or SBS on demand (also FREE after creating an account) - https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/
(there are also films!)
Use a Netflix / Stan 30 day free trial (don't forget to cancel)
https://www.netflix.com/signup
https://www.stan.com.au/
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Join a meetup:
There are lots of language exchange events on Meetup.com:
https://www.meetup.com/en-AU/topics/language-exchange/au/sydney/
For example:
Speakers of any language:
https://www.meetup.com/en-AU/speakenglishmeetup/
Spanish speakers:
https://www.meetup.com/en-AU/Sydney-Spanish-and-English-Language-Exchange-Meetup/
and https://www.meetup.com/en-AU/esigroup/
Korean speakers:
https://www.meetup.com/en-AU/The-Sydney-Korean-Language-Culture-Meetup-Group/
and https://www.meetup.com/en-AU/Korenglish/
Chinese speakers:
https://www.meetup.com/en-AU/English-and-Chinese-Language-Exchange/
...and there are many more meetups available too (not just for languages but also for sports, crafts, common interests etc etc)
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Any time you want to know what's on in Sydney, you can try these websites:
https://www.timeout.com/sydney
https://concreteplayground.com/sydney
https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/
https://www.sydney.com/things-to-do
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Also, check out coupon websites such as Groupon and Cudo:
https://groupon.com.au
https://cudo.com.au
And you might consider purchasing an Entertainment book:
https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/
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HAVE FUN!!!!!

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Here are the slides from today's class:
https://tinyurl.com/2019-07-05-DNA
Below is the full version of the video we watched in class today (the video we watched in class was shorter). Here is the link:
https://youtu.be/pyOS05GUze0
Have a lovely weekend!
See you next week,
Pete

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Hi class!
Here are the slides from today's class:
https://tinyurl.com/2019-07-04-regrets
Have a lovely afternoon!
See you tomorrow,
Pete

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Hi class!
Here are the slides from today's class:
https://tinyurl.com/2019-07-03-relationships
The audio file from today's class is here (track 58):
https://padlet.com/pete_eckford/outlook_audio
Here is the tapescript for the audio file:
https://tinyurl.com/2019-07-03-track58-tapescript

If you would like some writing practice, you can write about the following:
Write about how you met your best friend / girlfriend / boyfriend / husband / wife

See you tomorrow.
Pete

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Hi class!
Here are the slides from today's class:
http://tinyurl.com/2019-06-28-tv-shows
The audio file from today's class is below.
If you would like some writing practice, you can either write a diary entry or you can write about the following:
Write about a TV show or film that you particularly enjoyed.
or
Write about a TV show or film that you found disappointing.
Have a FANTASTIC weekend,
See you next week,
Pete

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Hi class!
Here are the slides from today's class:
http://tinyurl.com/2019-06-27-friends-and-family
The homework is to write a description of a friend or family member.
Here is the royal family dictation from the class:
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Elizabeth is married. Her husband’s name is Philip. Elizabeth and Philip have four children. Their first child was a son. His name is Charles. Charles was married to Diana. Charles and Diana had two sons. Their oldest son is called William. William has four cousins: three women and one man. The man’s name is Peter. Peter is Elizabeth’s grandson and his mother is Elizabeth’s only daughter, Anne. Anne is William and Harry’s aunt. She was married to Mark. When he was married to Ann, Mark had three brothers-in-law: Charles, Andrew and Edward. Charles is the oldest and Edward is the youngest. Edward doesn’t have any children. His wife’s name is Sophie. Edward’s brother Andrew was married to Sarah but now they are divorced. Edward has three nieces: Beatrice, Eugenie and Zara. Beatrice and Eugenie are sisters and Zara has one brother. William and his brother Harry are both married. William’s wife is called Kate and his sister-in-law is Meghan. William and Kate have three children, two sons and one daughter. Their first son is called George. His younger sister is called Charlotte and his little brother is called Louis. George, Charlotte and Louis have one cousin called Archie.
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The audio file from today's class is here:
https://padlet.com/pete_eckford/outlook_audio
The transcript is on pages 207 & 208.
Have a lovely afternoon,
See you tomorrow,
Pete

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Hi class!
Here are the slides from today's class:
https://tinyurl.com/2019-06-26-passive
The audio file from today's class are here:
https://padlet.com/pete_eckford/outlook_audio
The transcript is on page 207 of the outcomes book.
Have a lovely evening,
See you tomorrow,
Pete

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Hi class! Here are the slides from today's class:
https://tinyurl.com/2019-06-21-trips-and-events
The audio file is below.
For your homework, write a diary entry in your writing portfolio. You can give it to me next week and I'll mark it for you.
Have a FANTASTIC weekend!
See you next week,
Pete

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Hi class!
Here are the slides from today's class:
https://tinyurl.com/2019-06-20-floras-decision
You can find the video here:
https://bit.ly/2Iub99T
See you tomorrow!
Pete

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Hi class!
Here are the slides from today's class:
https://tinyurl.com/2019-06-19-changed-plans
You can find the audio file from today's lesson here:
https://padlet.com/pete_eckford/outlook_audio
See you tomorrow!
Pete

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Hi class!
There isn't much to share today. Here are the questions that you found in the running dictation:
https://tinyurl.com/2019-06-04-internet-learning
I've added some info to the "THINGS TO DO!!!" post.
See you later!
Pete

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B1 - Module 4 - 5.2 - Reading workshop #2 - Answers

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Hi class!
Here are the slides from today's class:
https://tinyurl.com/2019-06-03-supper-club
I'll need to check with my course co-ordinators if I can add the audio and slides from today's listening test.
The reality TV show that I mentioned in class is "My Kitchen Rules". Another popular reality TV cooking show is "Masterchef Australia".
Below are some suggestions for things to do this month. There is a longer list of suggestions in the next post.
DON'T FORGET: NEXT MONDAY IS A PUBLIC HOLIDAY (NO CLASS!)
Have a great evening,
Pete

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Here are some things that you can do this month:
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Visit Vivid Sydney!!! (FREE) - Various locations around Circular Quay, the Rocks and Botanic Gardens, 24th May to 15th June
https://www.vividsydney.com/
Make sure you check out the observation deck in the Overseas Passenger Terminal (above Quay restaurant)
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Visit Katoomba
The Winter Magic Festival is on 22nd June in Katoomba. You should also visit the Three Sisters and, if the weather is ok, do a bushwalk!
https://www.bestsydneywalks.com/blue-mountains-walks/
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Go iceskating
Unfortunately, the free ice skating at Central Park finished at the end of the May. However, there are other options for ice skating:
Starting from the 28th June and continuing until the 21st July, there is an ice skating rink in front of St. Mary's Cathedral. It costs $27 for an adult.
http://sydney.skatingat.com.au/
Also, there is a skating centre in Alexandria - Ice Zoo - It costs $20 ($15 from 6.15pm to 8.45pm on Thursdays).
https://icezoo.com/
There is also an ice rink at Macquarie Park:
https://www.timeout.com/sydney/sport-and-fitness/macquarie-ice-rink
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Visit a market
Rozelle second hand markets, Rozelle Public School, 663 Darling Street, Every Saturday and Sunday
http://rozellecollectorsmarket.com.au/rozelle-markets/
The Rocks Night Markets, Jack Mundey Place and Playfair Street, The Rocks, Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 10pm
https://www.therocks.com/things-to-do/the-rocks-markets/the-rocks-night-markets/
Carriageworks Farmers Markets, 245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh, Most Saturdays 8am-1pm (NOT on June 8th)
http://carriageworks.com.au/events/carriageworks-farmers-market/
Glebe Markets, Glebe Public School, next to Glebe Point Road, Every Saturday 10am-4pm
http://www.glebemarkets.com.au/
Kirribilli art, design and fashion market, Milson's Point Station, 9th June 8.30-3pm and Kirribilli general market, Milson's Point Station, 22nd June  8.30-3pm
https://kirribillimarkets.com/
Paddington Markets, 395 Oxford Street, Every Saturday, 10am-4pm
http://www.paddingtonmarkets.com.au/
Sydney vegan market, Moore Park Entertainment Quarter, 16th June
https://www.sydneyveganmarket.com/
Marrickville organic food markets, 142 Addison Road, Marrickville, Every Sunday 9am-3pm
https://www.organicfoodmarkets.com.au
...and many more
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Join a sports club:
Adidas Runners (FREE), Behind Central Park, every Thursday 6pm
https://www.adidas.co.in/adidasrunners/community/sydney
Parkrun (FREE), various locations, Every Saturday morning (7am or 8am depending on the location)
https://www.parkrun.com.au/events/events/
Get Active Fitness Camps (FREE) Various locations - find your nearest on the website:
https://livelifegetactive.com
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Visit an art gallery
White rabbit art gallery, 30 Balfour Street, Chippendale Weds - Sun 10am - 5pm.
https://www.jnprojects.net/white-rabbit-gallery/
Art Gallery of NSW, the Domain, 10am - 5pm every day (except Wednesdays when there is "art after hours" from 6.30pm until 10pm with lots of bonus events!!)
Most of the galleries are FREE but there are some paying exhibitions.
Currently the Archibald Prize exhibition is showing ($20). There are tours at 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3pm daily. These cost no extra.
https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/
The Museum of Contemporary Art, Circular Quay, 10am - 5pm every day (until 9pm on Weds, Fri, Sat, Sun) Mostly FREE.
https://www.mca.com.au/
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Visit a photography exhibition:
World Press Photographer of the year (FREE) - NSW State Library, 25th May to 23rd June
https://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/exhibitions/world-press-photo-exhibition-2019
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See some meat-eating plants (FREE) - The Calyx, Royal Botanic Gardens, until 30th September
https://www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/whatson/Plants-with-Bite
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Watch TV in English:
Try ABC iView (it's FREE!) - https://iview.abc.net.au/
or SBS on demand (also FREE after creating an account) - https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/
(there are also films!)
Use a Netflix / Stan 30 day free trial (don't forget to cancel)
https://www.netflix.com/signup
https://www.stan.com.au/
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Join a meetup:
There are lots of language exchange events on Meetup.com:
https://www.meetup.com/en-AU/topics/language-exchange/au/sydney/
For example:
Speakers of any language:
https://www.meetup.com/en-AU/speakenglishmeetup/
Spanish speakers:
https://www.meetup.com/en-AU/Sydney-Spanish-and-English-Language-Exchange-Meetup/
and https://www.meetup.com/en-AU/esigroup/
Korean speakers:
https://www.meetup.com/en-AU/The-Sydney-Korean-Language-Culture-Meetup-Group/
and https://www.meetup.com/en-AU/Korenglish/
Chinese speakers:
https://www.meetup.com/en-AU/English-and-Chinese-Language-Exchange/
...and there are many more meetups available too (not just for languages but also for sports, crafts, common interests etc etc)
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Any time you want to know what's on in Sydney, you can try these websites:
https://www.timeout.com/sydney
https://concreteplayground.com/sydney
https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/
https://www.sydney.com/things-to-do
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Also, check out coupon websites such as Groupon and Cudo:
https://groupon.com.au
https://cudo.com.au
And you might consider purchasing an Entertainment book:
https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/
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HAVE FUN!!!!!

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Hi class!
Here are the slides from today's class:
https://tinyurl.com/2019-05-28-misleading-labels
Below is the powerpoint that goes with the listening workshop.
Enjoy the rest of the week,
Pete

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B1 - M 4 - 4.1 - Listening workshop #1 - Answers & Transcript

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Hi class!
Here are the slides from today's class:
https://tinyurl.com/2019-05-27-live-and-learn
The homework is to write about the three shopping locations that feature in the skills portfolio (pages 29 & 30 of the module 4 booklet)
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As I mentioned earlier, you can see whales migrating North along the coast at this time of year. Often you can see them from beaches and other coastal areas - look for the spray from their blowholes (see below). If you're lucky you may even see them slapping their tails or fins or even breaching (jumping out of the water).
More information: https://www.wildaboutwhales.com.au/
There are different whale watching tours available too. You can get discounts on coupon websites such as Cudo, Groupon and Scoopon
For example: https://www.groupon.com.au/deals/oz-whale-watching-15
REMEMBER: 1) Always check the small print  (terms and conditions)
2) If you go on a whale-watching or dolphin-watching boat tour, it's a good idea to take motion sickness tablets 30 minutes before departure.
There are also dolphin and whale-watching tours available in other places such as Nelson Bay and Jervis Bay.
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Have a lovely afternoon,
Pete

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Hi class!
Here are the slides from today's class:
https://tinyurl.com/2019-05-21-I-bet-you-did
The homework is to do the reading activity on pages 48 & 49.
Also you can do an (optional) extra writing task:
Either
1) Write about whichever of the jobs on pages 48 & 49 would be worst for you.
or
2) Write about your profession in your home country.
You can write it on a piece of paper or you can email your writing to me at peter.eckford@sydney.edu.au
Have a great week!
Pete

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Hi class!
Here are the slides from today's class:
https://tinyurl.com/2019-05-20-stressful-jobs
The homework this week is to write a composition in your writing portfolio on the following question:
What do you think of the law in Holland? Should art thieves go to prison? Why? / Why not?
You can find all the audio files up to today's lesson here:
https://padlet.com/pete_eckford/outlook_audio
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DON'T FORGET - Monday 10th of June is a public holiday - The Queen's birthday. There is no class.
Here are some things that you can do this week.
Go ice skating (FREE) - Central Park Sydney, until 31st May
https://www.timeout.com/sydney/things-to-do/silent-ice-skating-festival
VIVID Festival
Vivid begins this Friday and will continue until 15th June:
https://www.vividsydney.com/
Exhibitions
Landscape photography at the NSW Parliament (FREE!)
https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/visit/events/Pages/headon2019.aspx
"Family Album" photography exhibition at Library of NSW (FREE!)
https://www.headon.com.au/exhibitions/family-album
Archibald Prize at Art Gallery of NSW ($20) Until Sept 8.
(Most of the art Gallery is free to visit)
https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/exhibitions/archibald-wynne-sulman-prizes-2019/
This Friday, the World Press Photographer of the Year exhibition will begin at the NSW State Library. Entry is FREE but beware - the subject matter can be very confronting.
https://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/exhibitions/world-press-photo-exhibition-2019
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Have a lovely afternoon,
See you tomorrow.
Pete

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Hi class!
Here are the slides from today's class:
https://tinyurl.com/2019-05-14-our-new-country
Below is the audio file from today's class. You can find all the audio files up to that point here:
https://padlet.com/pete_eckford/outlook_audio
Have a lovely afternoon,
See you soon,
Pete

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Hi class!
Here are the slides from today's class:
https://tinyurl.com/2019-05-13-time-off
The homework by Friday is to write 8 questions using the phrasal verbs on page 15 of the Module 4 booklet. Also, please complete the skills portfolio by then too.
For tomorrow, think about a tourist destination in your country and what you would suggest to a friend who was visiting there.
Below is the audio file from today's class.
You can find the audio files from unit 1 & unit 2 here:
https://padlet.com/pete_eckford/outlook_audio
Have a lovely afternoon,
See you tomorrow,
Pete

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Hi class!
Here are the slides from today's class:
https://tinyurl.com/2019-05-07-hyperglots
The homework it to:
1) Complete exercises 1 and 2 on the left side of page 167
2) Write about one of your classmates (if you haven't already done so)
Below is the audio file that we listened to in today's class,
See you next week,
Pete

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Here are some more details about things you can do this month:
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Go ice skating (FREE) - Central Park Sydney, until 31st May
https://www.timeout.com/sydney/things-to-do/silent-ice-skating-festival
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Visit a photography exhibition:
The Head on photography festival (FREE) - Various locations, until 19th May
Mostly in Paddington (Town Hall, Juniper Hall, Reservoir Gardens)
https://www.headon.com.au
World Press Photographer of the year (FREE) - NSW State Library, 25th May to 23rd June
https://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/exhibitions/world-press-photo-exhibition-2019
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Visit Vivid Sydney!!! (FREE) - Various locations around Circular Quay, the Rocks and CBD, 24th May to 15th June
https://www.vividsydney.com/
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Visit a market
The Rocks Markets, Jack Mundey Place and Playfair Street, The Rocks, Every weekend
https://www.therocks.com/things-to-do/the-rocks-markets/
Glebe Markets, Glebe Public School, next to Glebe Point Road, Every Saturday 10am-4pm
http://www.glebemarkets.com.au/
Kirribilli art, design and fashion market, Milson's Point Station, 12th May 8.30-3pm and Kirribilli general market, Milson's Point Station, 25th May 8.30-3pm
https://kirribillimarkets.com/
Paddington Markets, 395 Oxford Street, Every Saturday, 10am-4pm
http://www.paddingtonmarkets.com.au/
Sydney vegan market, Moore Park Entertainment Quarter, 19th May
https://www.sydneyveganmarket.com/
Marrickville organic food markets, 142 Addison Road, Marrickville, Every Sunday 9am-3pm
https://www.organicfoodmarkets.com.au
...and many more
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See some meat-eating plants (FREE) - The Calyx, Royal Botanic Gardens, until 30th September
https://www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/whatson/Plants-with-Bite
------
Watch TV in English:
Try ABC iView (it's FREE!) - https://iview.abc.net.au/
or SBS on demand (also FREE after creating an account) - https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/
(there are also films!)
Use a Netflix / Stan 30 day free trial (don't forget to cancel)
https://www.netflix.com/signup
https://www.stan.com.au/
------
Join a meetup:
There are lots of language exchange events on Meetup.com:
https://www.meetup.com/en-AU/topics/language-exchange/au/sydney/
For example:
Speakers of any language:
https://www.meetup.com/en-AU/speakenglishmeetup/
Spanish speakers:
https://www.meetup.com/en-AU/Sydney-Spanish-and-English-Language-Exchange-Meetup/
and https://www.meetup.com/en-AU/esigroup/
Korean speakers:
https://www.meetup.com/en-AU/The-Sydney-Korean-Language-Culture-Meetup-Group/
and https://www.meetup.com/en-AU/Korenglish/
Chinese speakers:
https://www.meetup.com/en-AU/English-and-Chinese-Language-Exchange/
...and there are many more meetups available too (not just for languages but also for sports, crafts, common interests etc etc)
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HAVE FUN!!!!!

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Hi class!
Here are the slides from today's class:
https://tinyurl.com/2019-05-06-first-class
The homework is to write about your classmate.
This Thursday there is a free English class at 12.30pm in room 1026 in the Regiment Building.
Below are some things you can do this month (more details in the following post)
These websites are good for finding things to do:
https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/
https://www.timeout.com/sydney
https://concreteplayground.com/sydney
Also in the following post is the audio file from today's listening exercise.
See you tomorrow,
Pete

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Hi class!
Here are the slides from today's class:
https://tinyurl.com/2019-04-30-zoos-and-religion
The homework is to read chapters 12-29 on pages 17-35 of Life of Pi.
Have a lovely afternoon!
See you tomorrow,
Pete

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Hi class!
Here are Monday's slides
https://tinyurl.com/2019-04-29-india-and-canada
See you soon,
Pete

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Hi class!
Here is the link to the slides I showed in class
(reported speech) http://bit.ly/2I88D74
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IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Rikkyo and Tokyo Denki students will have an exit test at 1pm on Thursday afternoon in rooms 528 & 529 (near CET reception desk).
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Here are some language points that came up:
1) Be careful how you use same:
A: What did you do yesterday?
B: I did same John.  This should be:
B: I did the same (thing) as John.
2) Be careful how you use so when making a reference. We use it to replace something that is clear to the reader / listener:
A: Do you think I should go to the doctor?
B: I think so you should go.   "should go" is implied by so so this should be:
B: I think so.
3) If you meet somebody for one or two drinks we often say "go for a drink". If you drink rather more than that we can say "go drinking".
4) sign can be a noun and a verb. As a noun it means some kind of notice e.g. a road sign. As a verb it means to write your name. In this instance there is a different noun form which is signature.
Example: We need your signature at the end of the contract.
However, when we talk about the signature of a famous person we use a different noun if it is written for a fan or to present something. That word is autograph.
Example: My cousin collects the autographs of Nobel prize winners.
5) When you are asking about somebody's appearance we often use the verb look:
A: What does your brother look like?
B: He looks quite athletic and handsome. Some people say he looks like Brad Pitt.
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A: You look tired. Are you OK?
B: Yeah, I'm fine. I'm just a little drowsy because of some medicine I'm taking. My wife says I look like a dormouse.
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I hope you all have a lovely afternoon,

Pete

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2018-03-05 Today's slides on pronunciation and the news:

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2018-03-05 Today's slides on pronunciation and the news:

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Hi!
Here is the link to the slides I showed in the class

(pronunciation workshop) http://bit.ly/2FfUGGk

(news) http://bit.ly/2FcwaFT

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Here is some vocabulary that came up during the course of the lesson:

bystander (n) - a person who is present at an event or incident but does not take part.
Example: A bystander took a photo of the plane after it had crash-landed on the Hudson River.

flooding (n - uncountable) a situation in which an area is covered with water, especially from rain.

Example: After the snow melts, there is often flooding in the valley.

go viral (v) - become very popular by circulating quickly from person to person, especially through the Internet.

inauguration (n) - the formal admission of someone to office, often involving a ceremony.
Example: Well over a million people attended Barack Obama’s inauguration in 2009.

leak (n/v) - 1) (of a container or covering) accidentally lose or admit contents, especially liquid or gas, through a hole or crack.

Example: The ceiling leaks when it rains.
2) (of secret information) become known.

Example: Kinuno and Kaho leaked information to the press about Pete’s misbehaviour.

manifesto (n) - a public declaration of policy and aims, especially one issued before an election by a political party or candidate.
Example: The key points of the Labor party’s manifesto are workers’ rights and housing affordability.

mourn (v) - feel or show sorrow for the death of (someone), typically by following conventions such as the wearing of black clothes.
Example: After the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the whole of Thailand entered a state of mourning.

oath (n) - a solemn promise, often invoking a divine witness, regarding one's future action or behaviour.

Example: At his inauguration, President Donald Trump took his oath of office on the Bible.

shallot / spring onion (n) - a small bulb which resembles an onion and is used for pickling or as a substitute for onion.
(see picture below!)

storm surge (n) - a rising of the sea as a result of wind and atmospheric pressure changes associated with a storm.

Example: During typhoons, storm surges often flood coastal areas.

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Homework: read the article on page 93 and answer the questions in Exercise 2 c & d.

See you all tomorrow!

Pete

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2018-02-22 Today’s slides on advice and recommendations:

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Advice and recommendations Which of these is the most romantic? a bouquet of flowers dinner at a restaurant a handwritten letter a homemade meal an expensive gift

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You are going to practice playing devil's advocate. Debating devil's advocate noun a person who expresses a contentious opinion in order to provoke debate or test the strength of the opposing arguments. Example sentence: The interviewer will need to play devil's advocate, to put the other side's ...