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• Decide on the missing word (you must find the word)

• Select an option

• Gap fill

Adverbs

Both, neither, either

VOCABULARY:

heavily

PRONUNCIATION:

Careful when saying verbs ending in 'ed'.

https://www.examenglish.com/BULATS/BULATS_reading_and_language_knowledge_part1_section4.htm

https://www.examenglish.com/BULATS/BULATS_reading_and_language_knowledge_part2_section1.htm

https://www.examenglish.com/grammar/b1_adverbs.htm

https://www.examenglish.com/grammar/b1_both_either_neither.htm

https://www.examenglish.com/grammar/b1_connectors.htm

VOCABULARY:

In-laws are your husband's family. - that is they are your family due to the act of being legally married.

mother-in-law / father-in-law / brother-in-law / sister-in-law

PRONUNCIATION:

biscuits = bis-kits

Connectives join two clauses, and show the relationship between them.
The relationship can show:

• a contrast Although, but, even though, however, despite, in spite of

• a cause because, because of, as a result of, due to

• an effect so, consequently, as a result, thus, therefore

These words cannot be used interchangeably. They may be located in different places with in the sentence, and they may use a different grammar.

Form:
a) Connectives showing Contrast
Compare these sentences with the same meaning:

i It is sunny but temperatures are low.

Never start a sentence with But. You can use but after a comma(,). In short sentences, no punctuation is needed.

ii Although it is sunny, temperatures are low. / Even though it is sunny, temperatures are low.

Note how Although and Even though are located in a different part of the sentence from But. Although and Even though go before the known clause, whereas but goes before the unknown clause. The two clauses are separated with a comma. The order of clauses can be reversed.

Temperatures are low, even though / although it’s sunny.

iii It is sunny. However, temperatures are low.

Note how however starts a sentence and is followed by a comma. It may also be seen after a semi-colon (;). Consequently, it is usually seen in longer sentences.

iv Despite the sun, temperatures are low.
In spite of the sun, temperatures are low.

Note the position of Despite and In spite of before the known clause. The order of clauses can be reversed:
Temperatures are low despite / in spite of the sun.

Also note that these words are followed by a noun, not a verb clause. You can also use the –ing form of the verb in these sentences.

Despite  / In spite of it being sunny, temperatures are low.

b) Connectives showing a Cause
Compare these sentences with the same meaning.

i I arrived late because the traffic was bad.
Because the traffic was bad, I arrived late.

Note you can ONLY start a sentence with Because if there are two clauses in the sentence.

Because we were late. INCORRECT
Because we were late, we missed the start of the show. CORRECT

Starting a sentence with Because is more formal than using it in the middle of a sentence, and is most commonly used in writing, not speaking.

ii I arrived late because of the bad traffic.    OR Because of the bad traffic, I arrived late.
I arrived late due to the bad traffic.      OR Due to the bad traffic, I arrived late.
I arrived late as a result of the bad traffic. OR As a result of the bad traffic, I arrived late.

Note how these expressions are followed by a noun, not a verb clause.

c) Connectives showing Effect
Compare these sentences with the same meaning.

i We were late so we missed the beginning of the show.

Never start a sentence with So. So can follow a comma(,). In short sentences, no punctuation is needed.

ii We were late and thus we missed the beginning of the show.
We were late and consequently we missed the beginning of the show.
We were late and as a result we missed the beginning of the show.
We were late and therefore we missed the beginning of the show.

Consequently, As a result, Therefore and Thus are more formal than So. They are common in formal sentences. They often start a sentence, but they can be joined to the previous sentence with and.

Common Mistakes:
1. Some students begin sentences with But and So.
Joe went to university. But he didn’t like it. → Joe went to university, but he didn’t like it.
2. Some students write a sentence with because and only one clause.
I went to the shop. Because I needed some bread. → I went to the shop because I needed some bread.
3. Some students do not use nouns when they needed to.
I went indoors due to it was cold outside. → I went indoors due to the cold weather outside.

Verbs : rules, usage and test (83%)

CORRECTIONS:

babysit = verb

1. look after a child or children while the parents are out.

   "I babysit for my neighbour sometimes"

NOTES:

https://www.grammar-monster.com/lessons/verbs.htm

Verbs : Past and Present tenses

https://www.grammar-monster.com/lessons/verbs.htm

Modals / past perfect / verb phrases

https://www.examenglish.com/grammar/b1_past_modals.htm

https://www.examenglish.com/grammar/B1_past_perfect.htm

https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/grammar/english-grammar-reference/perfect-aspect

VOCABULARY:

tooth (singular)

teeth (plural)

pollution

logistics

CORRECTIONS:

he : male pronoun

she : female pronoun

https://www.grammar-monster.com/glossary/present_tense.htm#:~:text=The%20present%20tense%20is%20a,This%20is%20a%20current%20activity.)

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Lesson Plan

Present Continuous (also called Present Progressive)

Pres Cont with Pres Simple

Exercises and rules - 95% for test!

Prepositions : in / on / at / to - revision exercise below.

https://www.thoughtco.com/english-prepositions-at-in-on-to-4165180

Verbs : Which one to use?

to perform

1. carry out, accomplish, or fulfil (an action, task, or function).

   "I have my duties to perform"

   Similar:

   carry out / complete / achieve

2. present (a form of entertainment) to an audience.

   "the play has already been performed in Britain"

   Similar:

   stage / put on / act /

   
   

to take - the opposite is to give

1. take hold of (something) with one's hands; reach for and hold.

   "Mrs Morgan took another biscuit"

   Similar:

   grasp / grap / grip / clutch

2. remove (someone or something) from a particular place.

   "he took an envelope from his inside pocket"

   Similar:

   remove / withdraw / extract

   
   

to take up is a phrasal verb of take

1. become interested or engaged in a pursuit.

   "she took up tennis at the age of 11"

   Similar:

   become involved in / practise / become interested in

   become interested in / start

   engage in

2. occupy time, space, or attention.

   "I don't want to take up any more of your time"

   Similar:

   consume / absorb / use

to get

1. to come to have (something):; receive

   "My mum said if I get good grades she will buy me a phone."

   "I got a letter from him the other day."

   Similar:

   acquire / obtain/ earn / purchase (buy)

2. succeed in attaining, achieving, or experiencing; obtain.

   "I need all the sleep I can get"

https://test-english.com/grammar-points/b1/b1-phrasal-verbs-1-exercises-explanation/

https://test-english.com/grammar-points/b1/b1-phrasal-verbs-1-exercises-explanation/2/

https://test-english.com/grammar-points/b1/b1-phrasal-verbs-1-exercises-explanation/3/

A tough lesson : there are so many phrasal verbs but it really does help to understand some of them. Well done on completing all three exercises.

Video recording :

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ex 1-40%, ex 2-80%, ex 3-40%, ex 4-20%. Ex 4 was a gap fill exercise - Vanessa selected the correct missing sentences to complete the text but not in the correct order. We will complete the exercises in our next lesson.

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https://test-english.com/exams/b1-preliminary/b1-pet-exam-1-speaking/3/

In today's lesson, we used the B1 speaking exam questions as the framework of our lesson. The aim, today, was to provide media for conversation and sentence construction. The exercises proved to be a little challenging and difficult for you in that you felt you had insufficient vocabulary to complete the tasks. Communication here is key and it was great to hear that, this very week, you had been able to manage work contact (meeting and calls?) (in English) which left you feeling your skills had improved and were 'fit for purpose'. Of course, there is always room for improvement and I recommend you listen to something of interest on the radion (news items??) or podcasts about subject that interest you. These will help improve and increase to lexicon and your grammar.

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present simple, present perfect and present continuous.

I will send a separate mail which will briefly summarise the lessons covered.

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• tenses 

• modal verbs

• conditionals

• prepositions (place and time)

• phrasal verbs and phrasal verbs with prepositions

• conjunctions (including both, either, neither)

• adjectives (gradable and non-gradable / superlative and comparative forms)

• nouns (countable and uncountable) + determiners and quantifiers

• idioms

• adverbs

• intensifiers

In the time we have been working with you, Penny and I both agree that you have improved your conversational skills considerably. There is improvement too in your range and use of vocabulary, pronunciation and some grammar points. When speaking, one area that challenges you is the use of verb tenses. We feel that though you understand the rules relating to all twelve tenses you sometimes get flustered and your verbs are inclined to slide a little. Having said that, your confidence and abilities have increased and you can certainly communicate and get your point of view across.