Skills focus: Listening (vocab + speaking)

Topic: Childhood Memories

Homework: Choose 6 expressions from the vocab and write 6 sentences

Compare/Correct Homework

Continue Listening

Dictogloss: a childhood memory of mine

Homework: pg.9 language focus exercise 1 and 2

Warmer: countdown

Correct homework (language focus)

Writing: used to/would - writing about our own childhood memory

Speaking: sharing our writings with the class

Revision/Consolidation Class

Correct homework (pg.57 - Orange A book)

Revise vocabulary from the week

Kahoot special !

3,2,1

Topic of the week: BLUE B - ECOTOURISM/CLIMATE CHANGE

Skill focus: speaking + reading task

Homework: Complete activity 2 on pg.25

Carbon footprint – the amount of greenhouse gases produced by a person, activity, or organisation.

Native people – the original inhabitants of a place

Environmental conservation – the protection and preservation of nature and wildlife.

Wildlife sanctuary – a protected area where animals are cared for and kept safe.

Responsible travel – travelling in a way that minimises harm to the environment and local communities.

Eco-tourism – tourism that respects the environment and supports local communities through responsible travel.

Mass tourism – large numbers of tourists visiting the same destination, often causing environmental damage.

Eco / ecological lifestyle – environmentally friendly habits such as recycling, separating bins, using public transport, avoiding fast fashion, choosing faux fur instead of animal fur, shopping in charity or second-hand shops like Vinted, saving water, and using paper instead of plastic.

Four S’s of eco-tourism – safe (protects people), sensitive (respects culture and nature), sound (economically viable), and sustainable (long-term environmental balance).

Advantages of eco-tourism – greater respect for the natural world and a source of income for local people.

Salary – a fixed regular payment for work, usually paid monthly.

Meaningful travel experience – travel that is more rewarding and involves cultural or personal learning.

Rural place – an area in the countryside, far from large cities. opposite = urban

Trash / waste – unwanted material that is thrown away.

Sales representative (sales rep) – a person whose job is to sell products or services.

I'm jaded - another way to say 'I'm tired'

To stroll around - To walk in a slow, relaxed way, usually for pleasure and without a specific destination.
Example: We spent the afternoon strolling around the old town and looking at the shops.

Deforestation – the removal or reduction of trees in a forested area.

• Prefix: de- – means remove, reduce, or reverse.

Scope – the range of a subject covered in a class

• Example: There is a wide scope of topics covered in English class.

Microscope – an instrument used to see very small objects that cannot be seen with the naked eye.

• Prefix: micro- – means small.

Telescope – an instrument used to see distant objects, especially in space.

Interact – to communicate or act with others.

• Prefix: inter- – means between or among.

Anti- – a prefix meaning against or opposed to.

• Anti-tourism – against tourism.

• Anti-smoking / anti-drinking – against smoking or drinking alcohol.

Co-existence – living together peacefully despite differences.

• Prefix: co- – means together or with.

Co-worker / colleague – a person you work with.

Co-living – sharing a living space with others.

Co-operation – working together to achieve a goal.

• Example: In class, you should co-operate with your classmates.

Sensitive – easily affected by emotions or feelings.

• Example: A sensitive person feels emotions very easily.

Sensible – able to think logically; responsible and practical.

• Example: A sensible person makes careful and reasonable decisions.

• Riot – a situation in which a large group of people behave in a noisy, uncontrolled, and often violent way.

  • Example: A riot broke out in the city after the football match, with crowds shouting and damaging property.

  • Follower / Sheep

    • A person who copies other people’s opinions or behaviour instead of thinking independently.

    • Example: My friend is a sheep — she never has her own opinions.

    Suit and tie

    • A formal outfit consisting of a jacket, trousers, a shirt, and a tie.

    • Example: He wore a suit and tie to the job interview.

    Dicky bow (Bow tie)

    • A small bow-shaped tie worn around the neck with formal clothes.

    • Example: He wore a dicky bow at the wedding.

    Tux (Tuxedo)

    • A very formal suit consisting of trousers, a blazer, and usually a waistcoat.

    • Example: He rented a tux for the formal dinner.

3 – Weekend Highlights
Tell your partner three things you did, experienced, or had planned over the weekend (give details)

2 – New Words or Expressions
Share two new words, idioms, or phrases you’ve learned recently — maybe from your friends, host family, social media, or around Dublin.

1 – Mood Check-in
Choose one adjective to describe how you’re feeling this Monday morning. Explain why you chose it.

Correct homework

Language focus: word formation - prefixes and suffixes

Homework: Complete activity 3 on pg.26 - use a dictionary to find a synonym of the word.

mid-week check of vocab - hot seat

correct homework

Skill focus: word formation + speaking

Homework: Choose 5 of the words with prefixes (e.g. abnormal) and write 5 sentences, using your own examples. E.g. Pauline’s English teacher was insensitive, they didn’t care about the class. 

Relevant - irrelevant - useless - Learning about work is irrelevant to the students. 

Post one of your sentences into Padlet

Warmer: speaking task (word formation questions)

(unpopular)

Skill focus: grammar point: linkers

Homework: revise vocab for tomorrow's Quizlet +write 6 sentences using the different linkers

Wordle

Correct homework (linkers)

Linker practice (quiz)

Quizlet (to revise vocab)

Stay in the loop (idiomatic expression / verb phrase)

Definition:

• To be included and updated about what is happening.

Example:

• Please keep me in the loop about the project.

Landscape (noun)

Definition:

• The visible natural scenery (mountains, fields, countryside).

Example:

• You can see the landscape from the window.

Skim (verb)

Definition:

• To read quickly to understand the main idea.

Example:

• I skimmed the article before class.

Keen on (adjective phrase)

Definition:

• Interested in or liking something.

Grammar:

• keen on + noun / gerund (-ing)

Examples:

• I’m keen on studying English.

• I’m keen on playing the guitar.

• I’m not keen on the weather in Ireland.

• I’m keen on the beer in Ireland.

Dash (of something) (noun)

Definition:

• A small amount of liquid added to food or drink.

Example:

• Could I have a Guinness with a dash of blackcurrant?

Trendy (adjective)

Definition:

• Fashionable or popular at the moment.

Example:

• It’s trendy to drink Rivella in Switzerland.

Soda (noun)

Definition:

• American English for a sweet carbonated drink.

Example:

• He ordered a soda.

Pop (noun)

Definition:

• Informal word (mainly US/Canada) for fizzy drinks.

Example:

• She bought a bottle of pop.

Soft drink (noun)

Definition:

• A non-alcoholic drink (cola, lemonade, etc.).

Example:

• They only sell soft drinks here.

Fizzy drink (noun)

Definition:

• British English for carbonated drinks with bubbles.

Example:

• I like fizzy drinks more than juice.

Freckles (plural noun)

Definition:

• Small brown spots on the skin.

Example:

• She has freckles on her cheeks.

Pale (adjective)

Definition:

• Having very light skin or color.

Example:

• He looks pale in winter.

Fair-skinned (adjective)

Definition:

• Having light-colored skin.

Example:

• Many Irish people are fair-skinned.

Abrupt (adjective)

Definition:

• Sudden, sharp, or rough in sound or behaviour.

• Not soft or quiet.

Example:

• His abrupt tone surprised everyone.

Escapism (noun)

Definition:

• Activities used to avoid stress or real-life problems.

Example:

• Movies provide escapism for many people.

Get soaked (verb phrase)

Definition:

• To become very wet (usually because of rain).

Example:

• I got soaked walking home in the storm.

Shutters (plural noun)

Definition:

• Movable covers on the outside of windows.

• Used for protection, privacy, or to block light.

Example:

• They closed the shutters to block the light.

Enter a ballot (for a run) (verb phrase)

Definition:

• To apply to take part in a race.

• Selection is done randomly because there are more applicants than places.

Example:

• She entered the ballot for the Dublin Marathon but didn’t get a place.

Have the giggles (verb phrase)

Definition:

• To be unable to stop laughing.

• Often happens in situations where you should be serious.

Example:

• She got the giggles in class after hearing a funny joke.

Irish word of the day: Banjaxed

Meaning: Broken or not working properly.

Usage Area: All of Ireland.

Example: The chair is banjaxed/ My phone is banjaxed./My car is banjaxed/In my apartment/flat my cupboard is banjaxed./ my microwave is banjaxed./One month ago, my phone was banjaxed.

Skill focus: Purple Book - Section B: Units 1 +2: speaking + reading task

Homework: language focus questions 1 +2 pg.26

Irish word of the day: Irish phrase of the day: Up to 90

• Meaning: Extremely busy, overwhelmed, or under pressure. Examples:

  • Yesterday I was up to 90 because I was studying all night.

  • I’m up to 90 — I can’t take on anything else today!

  • When I went to uni, I was up to 90.

  • I'm up to 90 with phrasal verbs.

Correct homework - pg.26 1 + 2

Skill focus: grammar - intensifiers with adjectives + quizlet

Homework: Purple Book pg.65 activity 1-3 + choose 4-5 of the adverb + adjective collocations and write your own sentences.

Irish word of the day: In Irish slang, “class” is used as a compliment meaning great, excellent, really good, or impressive (adjective)

It’s similar to saying “awesome” or “cool” in other varieties of English.

So if someone says:

• “That movie was class” → That movie was excellent.

• “She’s class” → She’s really cool / impressive.

• your personality is class/your clothes are class

• The colours of the doors in Dublin are really class.

• Howth is class.

• This pen is really class because it's shiney./shiny.

• The pubs in Ireland are class.

game: mid-week revision of vocabulary - hot seat

Skill focus: Purple Book - listening task

Homework: intro to grammar topic - past perfect v's past perfect continuous pg.29 activity 2

Irish word of the day: Jammy

Another of the more confusing Irish sayings, ‘Jammy’ is used to describe someone as lucky/flukey. For example, ‘You won the game again?! You’re jammy''/My friend always win on scratch cards, they're so jammy''

Correct homework

Skill focus: grammar - past perfect v's past perfect continuous

Homework: Revise vocabulary for tomorrow's Quizlet + grammar activities pg.69 - Kaplan Purple Book

Wordle

Correct homework - grammar activity c + speaking activity

Quizlet to revise vocabulary

You arrived home at 3 a.m.

You missed an important meeting.

You forgot your best friend’s birthday.

You didn’t reply to your boss’s email.

You were late to class.

You failed an important exam.

You didn’t submit your assignment.

You lost your phone.

You missed your flight.

You broke something expensive at home.

You forgot to do the shopping.

You cancelled plans at the last minute.

You sent the wrong file to your teacher or manager.

You were caught sleeping at work or in class.

You didn’t show up to a date.

You arrived late on your first day at work.

You forgot your passport at the airport.

You ignored your friend’s messages all day.

You were caught using your phone during a lesson or meeting.

You booked the wrong hotel or train ticket.

You forgot to feed the pet.

You broke your neighbour’s window.

You walked into the wrong classroom or office.

You left the door unlocked.

You were wearing two different shoes.

Irish phrase of the day: Bucketing down Meaning: Raining heavily.

Usage Area: All of Ireland.

Example: “It is bucketing down.” - bucket

to drizzle - it's drizzling

Every morning, I drizzle my plants with water.

Skill focus: Kaplan Red Book - Speaking + Reading

Homework: pg. 12 pre-reading activity 1 + reading activity 2 (a)

Irish phrase of the day: Gaff

• Meaning: Home/ house

• After class, I'm going to my gaff. = I'm going home

• I go to my gaff after shopping.

• Today after the pub, I'm going to my gaff.

• to have a ‘free gaff’ means you are home alone. Usage Area: Dublin.

  Example: “I will pop over to your gaff later''.

Skill focus: correct homework - look at idiomatic language

last 45 minutes - 'just a minute' speaking task

Homework: Red Book pg.14 activity 5 + choose 4 of the idioms and write your own example - e.g. I'm in two minds about going to the pub later.

No repetition

No hesitation

No deviation

Word of the day: -ish = approximately (time/number/amount)

Let’s meet at five-ish = around 5pm

If we go to the disco, we will drink 10ish drinks.

I think I slept for 7ish hours

I think I will do my homework at 8ish.

Correct homework (idioms)

Skill focus: speaking + intro to grammar point

Homework: pg.14 language focus - activity 1 + 2

A pain in the neck — a thing or person that is very annoying
Example: Doing paperwork all day is a real pain in the neck.

One-up (someone) — to do something better than someone else
Example: He’s always trying to one-up his colleagues in meetings.

Take a hike — to go away
Example: She told the rude customer to take a hike.

Be on an ego trip — to behave in a way that makes you seem obsessed with your own importance
Example: Ever since he got promoted, he’s been on an ego trip.

Drive (someone) crazy — to cause someone to feel extremely annoyed
Example: The constant tapping noise is driving me crazy.

Stand on your own two feet — to become independent
Example: After university, she learned to stand on her own two feet.

Be in two minds — to be unable to decide about something
Example: I’m in two minds about changing jobs.

Go to any lengths — to do whatever is necessary to get what you want
Example: He went to any lengths to secure the deal.

Look up to — to respect or admire someone
Example: Many young athletes look up to professional players.

Wordle

Quizlet

Grammar - correct homework + practice

To start a business – to create a new company.
Example: I want to start a fashion business next year.

(to start a business IN something - e.g. I want to start a business in fashion)

To run a business – to manage and operate a company.
Example: She runs a small second-hand clothes shop.

To buy in bulk – to buy large quantities at once (usually cheaper).
Example: We buy cleaning products in bulk to save money.

Bulk – a large amount of something.
Example: The bulk of our products comes from Italy.

To bulk up – relating to the gym - to increase your calories to gain muscle
Example: I usually bulk (up) in the winter months.

Second-hand clothes – clothes that were used before.
Example: I like buying second-hand clothes.

To have a row (informal) – to have a disagreement.
Example: They had a row yesterday.

To have a DMC - to have a deep meaningful conversation - to have an intense conversation with someone. Example: My friend and I had a DMC for over 2 hours yesterday.

A heatwave - a period of extreme/intense heat. Example: Every summer there is a heatwave in Europe, the temperatures rise to over 40 degrees.

I live in Dublin 24 (odd numbers = the North Side even numbers = the South side)

On impulse / On a whim

• Definition: To do or buy something suddenly, without planning or careful thought.

• Example: Eline bought a jumper on impulse/I booked a holiday on a whim.

• Slippy

  • Definition: Slippery; something that is smooth, wet, or icy and easy to slide on.

  • Example: Be careful on the pavement — it’s very slippy after the rain.

• To trip over something

  • Definition: To stumble or almost fall because your foot hits or catches on something.

  • Example: She tripped over the dog’s toy and nearly fell.

• To have a thick skin

  • Definition: To not be easily upset or offended by criticism or rude comments.

  • Example: You need to have a thick skin if you want to work in politics.

• To receive a benefit

  • Definition: To get an advantage, payment, or positive result from something.

  • Example: Employees receive a benefit from the company’s health insurance plan.

• To work overtime

  • Definition: To work extra hours beyond your normal working schedule.

  • Example: He had to work overtime to finish the project on time.

• Pension

  • Definition: A regular payment made to a person after they retire, usually funded by past employment or the government.

  • Example: She lives comfortably on her pension.

• To retire

  • Definition: To stop working permanently, usually because of age.

  • Example: My grandfather plans to retire next year at 65.

  
  

Irish word of the day: The jacks – toilet / bathroom / restroom (USA)/ W.C. / loo/ Slán - bye!
“I’ll be back in a minute, I’m just heading to the jacks.” ''Sorry, where is the jacks?''

Skill focus: speaking + listening

Homework: Kaplan Red pg.17 language focus - activity 2

Irish word of the day: Gas (adjective)

‘Gas’ is Irish slang for funny. You’ll hear a situation being described as ‘Gas’, for example, ‘Last night was gas . You’ll also hear someone deemed to be funny as ‘Gas’, for example, ‘He’s a gas man’. Lenny is gas because he makes/cracks a lot of jokes.

Correct homework (adverbs)

Skill focus: working with adverbs (extra activity + write own examples) - intro to abstract nouns

Homework: Kaplan Red Book - grammar file pg.63 activities 1 + 2

Irish word of the day: 'jammers' (adj)- when someone says “the pub was jammers” this means the bus/pub/train was crowded with people. The bus is always jammers/Every day at 6:05pm, I book my gym class because it's jammers/ The Carnival Parade was jammers./ In my uni class, it was always jammers./ Yesterday, I bought my train ticket because it will be jammers./On Monday, the airport was jammers.

Skill focus: grammar - abstract nouns

hot seat/taboo

Homework: Check out extra abstract noun resource under the grammar section in Padlet. Complete the worksheet by putting the correct abstract noun in the blank. If you have finished, choose 2 of the questions and write your answer. Tomorrow we will answer these questions in class.

Irish word of the day: Scarlet (Scarleh)

Meaning: Very embarrassed.

Usage Area: All of Ireland.

Example: “I was scarlet when.....I tripped on the stairs. (to be scarlet)/I was scarlet when I had food between/stuck in my teeth and nobody told me/I was scarlet when I fell on a cactus when I was young (to fall on)/ I was very scarlet when a crab bit my toes/ I was scarlet when I had to talk in front of everyone/I was scarlet in Denmark when I tripped and fell on the floor.

Do a thesis

Skill focus: speaking task - abstract nouns + a business pitch - a business talk/speech to promote your business / presentation

Homework: Revise all vocab for tomorrow's Quizlet + pg.18 business pitch

Irish word of the day: 'leppin' - meaning starving (very hungry) - I haven’t eaten all day — I’m absolutely leppin!

Wordle

Quizlet

Business Pitch + TikTok Listening

Mooch (verb) – to wander around casually without a clear plan, often looking at things without necessarily buying anything.
Example: “This weekend, I’m going to have a mooch around the shops.”

Mooch off (someone) – to regularly take or use someone else’s things, money, or help without giving anything in return.
Example: “My sister likes to mooch off me — she’s always taking my clothes.”
Example: “She’s always mooching off her parents.”

Moocher (noun) – a person who frequently mooches off others.
Example: “She’s such a moocher.”

Irish word of the day: bob (noun) (informal)

Definition:
A small amount of money. Historically, it meant one shilling in Ireland and the UK, but today it simply means bob = money.

Example:
“Can you give me a few bob till Friday?”- Can you give me a little bit of money till Friday? - The coffee I bought yesterday cost me a few bob/Yesterday, I sent to my friend a few bob for a taxi that we took together./The cookie I bought yesterday cost me a few bob./ I spent a few bob to buy chocolate for my valentine. / I need a lot of bob for shopping./ Yesterday, the fish and chips cost me a few bob.

I have a few bob/I have a little bob/I have a lot of bob

Orange Book - Unit 2

Skill focus: speaking + listening - childhood memories - used to and would

Homework: Listening again to the listening task ( under the listening section) - language focus on pg.9activity 1 /

Tag (noun)

• A children’s game where one person runs after others and tries to touch them.

• Example: The children are playing tag in the park.

To tag (verb)

• To touch someone in the game so they become “it.”

• Example: I tagged him, so now he’s it!

Chasing (verb – present participle / gerund)

• Running after someone in order to catch them.

• Example: The kids are chasing each other.

Chaser (noun)

• The person who runs after others in the game of tag.

• Example: She is the chaser this time.

“Tag — you’re it!” (fixed expression / phrase)

• What you say when you touch someone in the game.

• Example: “Tag — you’re it!” he shouted.

A scratch (noun)

• A small cut or mark on your skin or on a surface.

• Example (body): I have a scratch on my arm.

• Example (object): I have a scratch on my car.

To scratch (verb)

• To make a small cut or mark with something sharp (like nails or claws).

• Example: My cat scratched me.

A stain (noun)

• A dirty mark on clothes or another surface, usually caused by spilling something.

• Example: There’s a stain on my shirt from coffee.

• Courtyard (noun) – An open area surrounded by buildings or walls.

  • Example: The children were playing in the courtyard.

• Patio (noun) – A paved outdoor area next to a house.

  • Example: We had lunch on the patio.

• Alley (noun) – A narrow passage between or behind buildings.

  • Example: He walked down the dark alley.

• Lane (noun) – A narrow road; also a division of a road for traffic.

  • Example: She lives on a quiet country lane.

• Laneway (noun) – A small narrow road (similar to alley).

  • Example: The café is hidden in a small laneway.

• Alleyway (noun) – A narrow passage between buildings.

  • Example: The shortcut is through the alleyway.

• Rot (verb / noun) – (verb) To decay; (noun) the process of decay.

  • Example (verb): The fruit will rot if you leave it outside.

  • Example (noun): The wood was damaged by rot.

• Rotten (adjective) – Decayed or spoiled.

  • Example: The milk smells rotten.

• Ripe (adjective) – Fully grown and ready to eat.

  • Example: The bananas are ripe and sweet.

• For (meals) (preposition) – Used to say what you eat at a meal.

  • Example: I eat rice and steak for dinner.

• At (meals) (preposition) – Refers to the time of the meal.

  • Example: I ate popcorn at breakfast.

• Highway (noun) – A major public road (American English).

  • Example: We drove along the highway for hours.

• Motorway (noun) – A large fast road (British English).

  • Example: The motorway was very busy today.

• Reason (verb) – To try to persuade someone using logic.

  • Example: I tried to reason with him, but he wouldn’t listen.

• Fine (noun) – Money paid as punishment.

  • Example: I got a parking fine.

• Speeding (noun / gerund) – Driving faster than the legal speed limit.

  • Example: He was stopped for speeding.

• Speeding ticket / Speed ticket (noun) – A fine for driving too fast.

  • Example: She got a speeding ticket yesterday.

• Ticket (noun) – An official notice that you must pay a fine.

  • Example: I got a ticket for parking illegally.

• To be clamped (verb phrase) – When a device is put on your car wheel so you cannot drive it.

  • Example: My car was clamped because I didn’t pay for parking.

• To run a red light (verb phrase) – To drive through a red traffic light.

  • Example: He ran a red light and was fined.

• Tow truck (noun) – A truck used to remove broken or illegally parked cars.

  • Example: The tow truck took my car away.

I'm browned off - Definition & Meaning of "Browned off" in English | Picture Dictionary

Skill focus: correct listening task + language focus

Homework:

Irish word of the day: I'm browned off - Definition & Meaning of "Browned off" in English | Picture Dictionary

The banana is rotten (banana isn't fresh) - to rot

when an avocado is ready to eat - we can say 'the avocado is ripe'

This fruit is really fresh

You could blend the bananas (blender)

Have you ever been browned /d/ off with a student?

I'm browned off when I have nothing to do in the afternoon.

to doomscroll - I spent an hour doomscrolling yesterday. ( I spent an hour scrolling on my phone looking at intense/upsetting/sad content)

Skill focus: correct listening task + language focus + some pronunciation work

Homework: choose 6 of the collocations (choose 6 that are relevant to you) and write your own examples

Irish word of the day: manky - very ''dirty/filthy ''my bedroom is manky, I need to clean it'' ''The kitchen is manky - I need to clean it'' (adj) (neg)

Skill focus: collocation speaking task (wordwall) + intro to grammar topic: used to and would + infinitive

Homework: choose 3 of the collocations and post your sentence examples or short paragraph into the Padlet under vocabulary section

Irish word of the day: I'm knackered (I'm really tired)

Will people understand the word? - more or less/ a lock in -Last night, I was at a lock in.

Skill focus: grammar - used to and would

Homework: Orange Book pg.57 activity 1 + 2. Write a short paragraph using used to and would about a childhood memory.

On Sunday i usually go browsing around the stores in the city centre, without buying anything.

If i don't pay attention in the class, Aoife will make me a compaint.

When i come back to Italy after this incredible journey i will pay a visit to all the person close to me.

Countdown

Revision/Consolidation: used to/would + Quizlet

Read your partners paragraph, highlight underline the uses of used to/would - are they used correctly?

Are both used to and would possible? Why/Why not?

• Used to and would + infinitive

  
  

I use it to browse around the internet, especially before I go to sleep.
Definition: “To browse (around) the internet” means to casually look at websites, social media, or online content without a specific purpose.
Example: “I use my phone to browse around the internet before bed.”

Irish word of the day: melt/melter - Definition: a person who is annoying, frustrating, or gets on your nerves. E.g. My roommate never stops talking when I’m trying to study — he’s a melter/My roommate word vomits so she's a melt/My roommate is a chatterbox/talkative./ The children are so noisy in the morning, they are melters. (to melt your head) - Aoife was melting my head yesterday. = Aoife was annoying me yesterday.

Skill focus: TOPIC OF THE WEEK: TECHNOLOGY/LIFE ONLINE: speaking + reading - intro to grammar topic of the week: verb + infinitive or -ing form?

Homework: pg.26 activities 1 and 2 - verb + -ing or infinitive

Irish expression of the day: How’s the form today? form = mood/ What's the craic?/What's the story? - Story horse? Howiya - how are you and hiya (hello)

Skill focus: correct homework + speaking + grammar

Homework: Revise all vocab for tomorrow's Quizlet (consolidation day from Monday and Tuesday) - grammar file pg.60/61 - activity 2

Irish word of the day: pound - it cost a pound / 5 euros/10 euro - it was a fiver/tenner - Could I have a fiver? / Do you have a fiver?/tenner - Could you do me a favour, do you have a fiver for me? 5 bucks, 10 bucks, 15 bucks

Skill focus: Correct homework + Quizlet + pronunciation of past -ed endings

Irish word of the day: Irish phrase of the day: Ah sure look!

‘Ah, well!’.

For example, ‘Did you hear they lost the match? That’s us gone until next year!’. ‘Ah, sure look – they did their best’.

Another context: friend is talking about the weather.

• Person A: “It’s been raining all week — I was hoping for some sunshine.”

• Person B: “Ah, sure look, that’s Ireland for you.”

• It's a sunny day and we have to be here in the school/at the school/We have been in Dublin for almost 2 months and we haven't done anything/In my city there was a festival and I'm stuck here.

Ah sure look!

Brake a leg! - good luck

Eating snails is unusual for me. (uncommon for you)

Eating caviar is unusual for me.

The dinner time in Ireland is unusual for me because we eat dinner later.

We used to eat dinner later.

To have supper - 9/10pm - I have supper at 9pm, usually tea and biscuits.

nibbles = almonds, cheese, olives. nuts

Green Kaplan Book - topic of health

Skill focus: writing task on health advice

Homework: Writing email task for Thursday (pg.7 - exercise 4)

To be / feel bloated

• Definition: To feel uncomfortably full or swollen in the stomach, often after eating too much.

• Example: I feel bloated after eating such a big meal.

Irish word/phrase of the day: Donkey’s years

Meaning: For a very long time.

Usage Area: All of Ireland.

Example: “They have lived there donkey’s years.”/I have lived in Galway for donkey's years. / For donkey's years I lived in France./ For donkey's years you will be in jail/prison/Valentine has ridden horses for donkey's years./For donkey's years, I don't see the sun./For donkey's years Yacine was a hip-hop teacher. /For donkey's years I went to theatre plays./

To sob - I sobbed when I watched Titanic/ The Notebook (to cry intensely) / to howl - she was howling.

Skill focus: listening task - working with language for agreeing and disagreeing/ linkers

Homework: reminder of email writing task due for tomorrow + language focus pg.9 activity 1 +2

Irish phrase of the day: eejit: to describe someone stupid/silly - Example:
“I locked myself out of the house again without my keys.”
“Ah, you eejit! How are you going to get back in now?”/If Lenny doesn't come to Dicey's tonight, he will be an eejit/I've been looking for my phone while I call you, I'm really an eejit. /I was an eejit when I forgot the key card to my room.

Skill focus: correct homework + linkers of contrast practice

Homework: review all vocab for tomorrow's Quizlet + check linker answers using the audio (listening one) in the listening section - pg.9 Kaplan green book activity 4

Revision/Consolidation Class

Wordle

linkers of contrast + quizlet

homework: linker worksheet

Irish phrase of the day: Earwigging (to earwig)

• Meaning: Listening in on a private conversation.

  Usage Area: All of Ireland.

  Example: “You were earwiggin' again, yes?”

Skill focus: GREEN B - UNITS 1 + 2 - speaking + reading

Homework: reading task - Kaplan green book pg.25 activities 2 + 3

Irish word of the day:

nevermind - don't worry/ take it easy/ no biggie - not a big problem

Correct homework - reading task

Skill focus: grammar intro - to relative clauses

Homework: write 5 sentences using the 5 different relative pronouns

what is your motivation for learning English? - work, travel, an exam ? (be as specific as you can)

learning preferences - do you prefer to work in a group/pairs/alone?

do you enjoy the weekly Quizlet game?

learning strategies - how do you like to learn? e.g. write down vocabulary in your notebook, take pictures of the board? write notes on your phone? (in class or after class)

I need to improve my english for my job, I am working for tv shows and cinema, so it’s really important to be bilingual to work in the international with some professionals.

It’s depend, I prefer to work alone if I have to do some exercises but I really like working in pair/group to speaking about différents subjects.

I live quizlet game because it’s so funny and it’s change about normal exercise.

In my opinion, I like to learn vocabulary and grammar but especially more idioms to use in general. I like to learn some subjects of society (tv, cinema, history, politic, actuality or news, philosophy, trade…). I prefer writing vocabulary on my laptop in class.

I’m looking to improve my English because I need to get my C1 Cambridge certificate for my future studies.

I personally prefer working in pairs or small groups. I feel like I learn more when I can change ideas with my classmates..

I enjoy the weekly Quizlet, I think it’s a great way to refreshes what we’ve learned

During class, I usually jot down new vocabulary in my notebook. Then, once I’m back home, I type everything up on my computer to keep my notes organized.

I would like to know english, mainly for work. I think that nowadays having English in my CV it is important and if I want good job opportunities it will help me.

I prefer to work in pairs

Yes. I think it is a fun way to remember everything that we learned in the week and for me is very useful.

For grammar I like the teacher explaining + a paper that I can read and after class I write in my notebook. For vocabulary I also write down in my notebook and after that I don’t really use it anymore.

Irish word of the day: dope - eejit - you're such a dope! - you're silly! (negative)

that's dope! = that's great! (USA) (positive)

'Deadly buzz' - The pub yesterday was deadly buzz! (a really good atmosphere)

On Monday, I went to a jump zone and it was deadly buzz!

The Italian music festival was deadly buzz.

parade

buzz = atmosphere - There was a good buzz in Dicey's.

vocab review

Correct homework - write 5 sentences using the 5 different relative pronouns

Skill focus: practice with relative clauses

Homework: Extra worksheet for relative clauses

Irish word of the day: Whopper

If you’re describing something as ‘Whopper’ you’re describing it as ‘Amazing/great/incredible’. Can you think of your own example?/ The weather today is whopper/ Paddy's Day will be whopper/Valentine is whopper because she's the best!!!/= (not an eejit)

Check grammar homework - any questions?

Skill focus: finish defining relative clauses + listening

Homework: revise vocabulary for tomorrow's Quizlet + extra relative clauses practice

Wordle

Correct homework - any questions?

Bamboozle/Quizlet + speaking

Irish word of the day: "Lá Fhéile Pádraig -(law-feila-paw-drige) Happy St.Patrick’s Day!/Happy Paddy's Day!

This week: Kaplan blue book - 'globalisation'

Skill focus: speaking + reading + pronunciation

Homework: complete reading task activity 1+ 2 on pg.4/5

Irish word of the day: coola-boola - cool/alright/fine - As an interjection: “Coola‑boola! I’ll be there in five minutes.”

As an adjective: “That new café in town is really coola‑boola.”

Check homework from Monday - reading text - any questions?

Skill focus: intro to passive voice

Homework:

Irish word of the day: morto

• Means: embarrassed, mortified/scarlet

• Example: I was morto when I tripped getting off the bus/My friend was morto when his glass smashed everywhere in the pub./ I feel morto when I __make___ mistakes with an Irish person./I am morto when I arrive late to school.

Skill focus: check homophone maze + quizlet + check homework any questions? (quick review of vocab for tomorrow)

Homework: extra grammar practice of passive voice + revise vocabulary for tomorrow's Quizlet

Revision/Consolidation

Wordle

Correct homework - any questions? + set writing task

Quizlet + if time (general speaking)

Write an essay about how globalisation has affected your country. You can use the ideas on pg.7 from the blue book to help you.

Try to include any relevant vocabulary from the week + two examples of the passive voice.

introduction - 2 -3 main points (2-3 main paragraphs) - conclusion - rhetorical question in the introduction

Due for Tuesday March 24th

On paper/send by email - aoife.skelly@kaplan.com

200 words (220 words)

This content is relevant for the exam.

There are a lot of hare in Normandy’s field.

Dublin has a lot of multinational, it is a hub.

I was morto when tripped and fell on the floor.

To look up to someone - to admire or respect someone (idolize)

Example: I've looked up to my grandmother all my life, she has always worked extremely hard.

To get on like a house on fire – to become very good friends very quickly.
Example: They met last week and got on like a house on fire.

To put someone down – to criticize or make someone feel stupid.
Example: He always puts his sister down in front of others.

To put strain on a relationship – to cause problems or stress in a relationship.
Example: Money worries can put strain on a marriage.

To have it in for someone – to dislike someone and want to cause them trouble.
Example: The teacher seems to have it in for me.

To have a rocky relationship – to have a relationship with lots of arguments or problems.
Example: They’ve had a rocky relationship for years.

To turn sour – to go bad or become unpleasant (usually about a relationship).
Example: Their friendship turned sour after the argument.

To turn your back on someone – to stop helping or supporting someone.
Example: When he lost his job, his friends turned their backs on him.

To take to someone – to start liking someone quickly.
Example: I really took to her when we first met.

To look down on someone – to think you are better than someone.
Example: He looks down on people who don’t have a degree.

To keep oneself to oneself – to be private and not share much with others.
Example: She’s very quiet and keeps herself to herself.

To put up a tent (phrasal verb) – to set up or assemble a tent
Example: We put up the tent before it got dark.

To row (verb) – to move a boat through water using oars
Example: They rowed across the lake early in the morning.

To throw a tantrum (expression) – to suddenly become very angry and lose control, often in a childish way
Example: The child threw a tantrum when he didn’t get what he wanted.

Chores (noun, plural) – small everyday tasks or jobs, especially around the house
Example: I have to do my chores before I go out.

To be grounded (expression / adjective) – to be punished by parents by not being allowed to go out or do certain activities
Example: I was grounded for a week because I didn’t do my homework.

To feature with another singer (phrase) – to appear in a song together with another artist
Example: Jul features with [artist name] on this track.

To collab with (informal verb) – short for “collaborate,” meaning to work together on a song or project
Example: Jul collabs with [artist name] on his new album.

Vulgar language (noun phrase) – rude, offensive, or explicit language
Example: The song contains vulgar language.

Street language (noun phrase) – informal, slang-heavy language used in everyday speech, often in urban settings
Example: He uses a lot of street language in his lyrics.

I heard her on YouTube (expression) – used when referring to the platform as a channel/source
Example: I heard her on YouTube yesterday.

Calm / chill / peaceful / tranquil (adjectives) – words used to describe a relaxed, quiet, or stress-free feeling or environment
Example: The music is very calm and peaceful.

Indie-pop (noun) – a genre of music combining independent (indie) style with pop elements
Example: Caroline makes indie-pop music.

I have a pain in my arm / I have a sore arm / I have a sore throat (expressions) – ways to describe physical discomfort
Example: I have a sore throat, so I can’t sing today.

Weathered (adjective) – looking old or worn due to age or exposure (often with wrinkles or grey hair)
Example: She looks very weathered after years of hard work.

Heartache (noun) – deep emotional pain, often from love or loss
Example: They are experiencing heartache after the breakup.

To have a broken heart (expression) – to feel intense sadness, especially after a romantic loss
Example: He has a broken heart after she left him.

Ecstasy (noun) – a feeling of overwhelming happiness or joy
Example: I was in ecstasy after my exam results.

Sullen / gloomy (adjectives) – feeling or showing sadness, low energy, or darkness in mood
Example: I feel gloomy today because of the weather.

How’s the weather? (question) – a common way to ask about current weather conditions
Example: How’s the weather today?

It’s gloomy (expression) – used to describe dark, cloudy, or depressing weather
Example: Today it’s gloomy and grey.

Rolling ‘round inside my head (expression) – repeatedly thinking about something, like a memory or thought that won’t go away
Example: That song has been rolling ‘round inside my head all day.

To get cold feet (idiom) – to suddenly feel nervous or unsure about doing something you had planned (often before something important)
Example: She got cold feet before the interview.

To give it a shot (idiom) – to try something, even if you’re unsure of the result
Example: I’ve never done karaoke before, but I’ll give it a shot.

To hit it off (idiom) – to immediately like someone and get along well
Example: We met at the party and really hit it off.

To not be cut out for something (idiom) – to not be naturally suited to something
Example: He realized he wasn’t cut out for working night shifts.

To have thick skin (idiom) – to not be easily upset or offended by criticism
Example: You need to have thick skin to work in that industry.

To fizzle out (idiom) – to gradually lose energy and come to an end in a disappointing way
Example: Their relationship fizzled out after a few months.

Irish word of the day: ragin' = very annoyed e.g. “I’m ragin’ I forgot my lunch at home.”/I'm ragin' when it's raining/i'm ragin' when it's drizzling/spitting. I'm ragin' when my football loses a game./ I'm ragin' when a person is not punctual. (not on time)./ I'm ragin' when I don't manage to stop eating sweets.

Skill focus: speaking + vocabulary

Reminder of lesson tomorrow

Homework: choose 3 of the expressions and write about your own relationships. With the three expressions you choose, write the meaning and the translation to help you remember them.

Irish word of the day: A DOTE- noun - Meaning:

A very cute, sweet, or lovable person.

Example sentence:

“She’s a dote because she’s always so kind.”

Share homework with your partner (5 mins)

Skill focus: vocabulary + speaking

Homework: Choose 2 more idioms and record them in your copy/notebook.

Irish word of the day:

Recycle vocabulary from the week with hot seat/taboo

Skill focus: song

Homework: revise vocabulary for tomorrow's Quizlet

Wordle

Finish song - Caroline + Quizlet

Irish phrase of the day: “to make a bags of something”
means to mess something up badly / to do something poorly. e.g. “I tried to bake/make a cake but I made a bags of it.”/ I did an exam yesterday and I made a bags of it./Yesterday, I tried to clean my clothes but I made a bags of it./I __did_____ my homework and I made a bags of it because - it made a bags of my homework./I made a bags of the bread. It was charcoal./I made a bags of chocolate cake, I missed to put yeast so my cake didn't rise./ I made a bags of rice/ burnt/I made a bags of my first driving lesson.

Skill focus: Kaplan Purple Book: speaking + listening

Homework: 5 sentences - add as much detail as possible. (+ listen to listening task again if you would like)

Irish word of the day: a flake (or flaky- adjective)

Part of speech: Noun (informal)

Meaning: A person who is unreliable or constantly cancels plans

Example sentence: “She said she’d help with the project, but she never showed up — what a flake.” I am a flaky person when I don't commit to plans (promise to do something) to lock in plans / We are not punctual. - 15 minute grace period - 15 minutes grace

Skill focus: grammar: reported speech

Homework: activity 1 pg.59

Irish word of the day: Savage -

Part of speech: Adjective (informal)

Meaning: Excellent, impressive, really cool

Example sentence: “Your presentation was absolutely savage — everyone loved it.”/My weekend was savage because I went to Galway and Connemara./Last week I went to Howth, it was savage./My travel to London will be savage./Your joke was absolutely savage.

Skill focus: recycle of vocab + correct homework + reported speech questions

Homework: revise vocabulary for tomorrow's Quizlet + 5 questions in direct speech and then change them to indirect speech/reported speech.

Revision/Consolidation Class

Wordle

Correct homework - reported speech questions + pronunciation

Quizlet

background noise — unwanted or distracting sounds that are not the main focus
Example: The café’s background noise made it hard to hear the conversation.

elderly people — people who are old or in the later stage of life
Example: The community centre offers special activities for elderly people.

words of wisdom — helpful advice or insightful statements based on experience
Example: Before leaving, her grandmother shared some words of wisdom.

pearls of wisdom — short, valuable pieces of advice or insight
Example: The speaker ended his talk with a few pearls of wisdom.

heritage — traditions, culture, or property passed down from previous generations
Example: The festival celebrates the country’s cultural heritage.

skim — to read something quickly to get the main idea
Example: She skimmed the article before the meeting.

Irish phrase of the day: Sound as a bell

Meaning: totally fine / in great form. Example: “How are you?” — “Sound as a bell.” I was sound as a bell when....I travel/I'm sound as bell when I talk with my family/ I'm sound as a bell when I eat with my friends/I'm sound as a bell when it's Friday/When I spoke with my friends, I was sound as a bell.

Skill focus: KAPLAN RED BOOK - UNITS 3 AND 4 - speaking + reading task

Homework: Red Book pg.14 activities 4 +5 and then 4 of the idioms and write your own sentence - try to add detail to your sentence. - Look up to - Maria looks up to her mother because she's a strong woman and she always knowns how to act/behave/resistant in every situation.

Irish word of the day: Pure = very / really / extremely Used before an adjective to strengthen it (adverb).

• “It’s pure cold today.” → It’s really cold.

• “That was pure brilliant.” → That was absolutely brilliant.

• “I’m pure starving.” → I’m really hungry.

Skill focus: correct idioms (ping-pong) + intro to grammar point of past modals

Homework: Red Kaplan Book - pg.14 exercise 2

Irish word of the day: Banjaxed

Meaning: Broken or not working properly.

Usage Area: All of Ireland.

Example: My phone’s completely banjaxed — it won’t even turn on anymore.

The government in Italy is completely banjaxed./This morning, my computer was banjaxed/The dryer of my residence is completely banjaxed./glass protector/door of my room was banjaxed/

5/10 min revision of vocabulary from the week

Skill focus: past modals + speaking

Homework: Kaplan Red Book - grammar file - pg.61 activities 1 +2

Irish word of the day: gobsmacked (adj)

Meaning: completely shocked or amazed; stunned into silence. Example: “I was gobsmacked when I heard she’d won the competition.” Usage Area: All of Ireland.

I was gobsmacked (ed -/t/) when BM won against RM

In February, I was gobsmacked when I saw a man who wanted to jump in the river.

I was gobsmacked when I saw my new bathroom.

I was gobsmacked when I saw a fox in my residence at 4am.

I was gobsmacked when I saw the homeless druggies in Vancouver. (crack heads) (junkies)

Skill focus: correct homework + pronunciation of 'have' + speaking

Homework: check answers to grammar activity 2 on pg.68 - if you have any questions we will look at them tomorrow

Wordle

Correct past modal activity from yesterday - check your answers with your group - any questions?

Revision of past modals with Kahoot

Quizlet to revise vocabulary

My collegue became a pain in the neck because he did not work anymore

I am in two minds about travelling or working

My little brother looks up to me

I look up to my mother because she is a strong woman.

It’s important to stand on my own two feet because I want to succeed.

Irish word of the day: The jacks – toilet
“I’ll be back in a minute, I’m just heading to the jacks.” ''Sorry, where is the jacks?''/Sorry, where is the loo ? / bathroom/ toilet/ washroom/restroom (USA) / powder room - W.C.

Skill focus: speaking + listening

Homework: Kaplan Red pg.18 language focus - activity 3 + choose 5 of the adverbs + write your own sentences using them.

Irish phrase of the day:(To act the maggot) Acting the maggot

Part of speech: Verb phrase

Meaning: Messing around; behaving silly or causing mild trouble.

Example: My friend acted the maggot when they hid behind the door to scare me/My little brother is always acting the maggot./My brother acted the maggot when he didn't respond to my call./My sister acted the maggot when she tried to push me into the swimming pool./You are drunk, let's chill out a little bit because you are acting like a maggot./As a child, my brother acted the maggot.

Skill focus: Correct homework + introduction to grammar point - abstract nouns

Homework: grammar: 2 sentences using NO ARTICLE and 2 sentences using 'THE' - ABSTRACT NOUNS THAT ARE UNCOUNTABLE

Irish phrase of the day: Away with the fairies. Meaning: daydreaming/ distracted/in your own world “She’s a bit away with the fairies today/Sometimes when I'm between sets I'm away with the fairies/Yesterday, I was away with the fairies while I was watching a film./She's away with the fairies at the first hour of class./When I have some sort of problem, I'm, away with the fairies.

5/10 minute review of vocabulary

Skill focus: look at the last rule about abstract nouns + group speaking task to practice

Homework: grammar file - Kaplan Red Book pg.63 activity 2

Irish word of the day: 'leppin' - meaning starvin' (very hungry) - I haven’t eaten all day — I’m (absolutely) leppin!

Skill focus: Correct homework - Red Book activity 2 + speaking task

Homework: Revise vocabulary + abstract nouns for tomorrow's Quizlet/revision class

Wordle

Revision/Consolidation of grammar + vocab

(a great SENSE of pride - as we talking about 'one of many' + also fixed expression) but felt great pride without 'a' as pride is uncountable)

Frankly, dogs are better than cats because they are more affectionate.

Obviously, it doesn’t rain because there is the sun in Dublin

Unfortunately I forgot the key of my car at home , so I went / I had gone back home to take my key.