Class 14: Final Written Test & sign-up for final speaking test
Hello everyone,
Today we took the Final written test. Hopefully, you all did very well!
After the break, we spoke about the final speaking test. There are not many questions because the discussions require quite deep thought. Be well prepared and remember to develop the topic and give lots of examples/details to explain your opinion. Also, ask plenty of follow up questions to show you have understood what the other members have said.
I will see you next week for the final class of our semester.
It has been a great semester. I hope the class has been worth it for you, too.
Good luck with all of your final tests!
Ian
Thursday, 7 December 2017
Friday, 1 December 2017
Class 13: Unit 10; discussion about National Parks and preserving nature
Class 13: Unit 10; discussion about National Parks and preserving nature
Hello everyone,
Today was our last teaching class. Next week will be the final written exam. We will then talk about the Final speaking test and sign up for a time slot.
In class, we did a listening activity to activate and consolidate vocabulary related to describing nature and national parks (NPs). Then we watched an infomercial about Yosemite NP. After that we discussed NPs. We shared our thoughts and experiences of visiting NPs. Then, discussed what could be the benefits to society/nature and also some of the negative aspects of NPs to society/nature.
After the break, we read an article on curbing pollution and then talked about ways to help preserve nature. What can we do to make a difference?
The final written test is next class. Units 8 & 10. We will have a 15-minute self-study / Q&A before we start the exam. After the exam, we will talk about and sign-up for the final speaking test...
Final speaking test guidelines. Please read them before next class.
Have a great weekend~
Ian
Hello everyone,
Today was our last teaching class. Next week will be the final written exam. We will then talk about the Final speaking test and sign up for a time slot.
In class, we did a listening activity to activate and consolidate vocabulary related to describing nature and national parks (NPs). Then we watched an infomercial about Yosemite NP. After that we discussed NPs. We shared our thoughts and experiences of visiting NPs. Then, discussed what could be the benefits to society/nature and also some of the negative aspects of NPs to society/nature.
After the break, we read an article on curbing pollution and then talked about ways to help preserve nature. What can we do to make a difference?
The final written test is next class. Units 8 & 10. We will have a 15-minute self-study / Q&A before we start the exam. After the exam, we will talk about and sign-up for the final speaking test...
Final speaking test guidelines. Please read them before next class.
Have a great weekend~
Ian
Thursday, 23 November 2017
Class 12: Unit 10; activities and dangers on holiday
Class 12: Unit 10; activities and dangers on holiday
Hello everyone,
Today we started by reviewing the prepositions we studied last class. We completed the questions on page 143 activity A (lesson 1). After that, we played a game of hide and seek using the map of Africa. This gave you an opportunity to practice the phrases and prepositions we learned in the last class.
Next, we extended our vocabulary with some nouns, adjectives, and adverb & adjective phrases. We can use these to describe possible dangers when doing various activities on holiday enjoying nature.
We finished with a speaking activity using Jeju Island as our inspiration for a short getaway.
Next class, we will consider the pros and cons of National parks and also what can be done to preserve the beautiful world for future generations. I will also be posting the speaking test guidelines.
Here are the Unit 10 HW assignments:
Grammar
Video
Vocab
The deadline as always is before the Final written exam.
Have a great weekend~
Ian
Hello everyone,
Today we started by reviewing the prepositions we studied last class. We completed the questions on page 143 activity A (lesson 1). After that, we played a game of hide and seek using the map of Africa. This gave you an opportunity to practice the phrases and prepositions we learned in the last class.
Next, we extended our vocabulary with some nouns, adjectives, and adverb & adjective phrases. We can use these to describe possible dangers when doing various activities on holiday enjoying nature.
We finished with a speaking activity using Jeju Island as our inspiration for a short getaway.
Next class, we will consider the pros and cons of National parks and also what can be done to preserve the beautiful world for future generations. I will also be posting the speaking test guidelines.
Here are the Unit 10 HW assignments:
Grammar
Video
Vocab
The deadline as always is before the Final written exam.
Have a great weekend~
Ian
Thursday, 16 November 2017
Class 11: Unit 10; the natural world, prepositions
Class 11: Unit 10; the natural world, prepositions
We began today by looking at a map of Costa Rica and describing the physical features and geographical features of the country. We tried to use prepositions to show location.
Then we learned some phrases from the photo story to talk about visiting attractions when on holiday.
After that, we used our knowledge of South Korea to draw the same geographical features onto a map and recycle the prepositions to make statements explaining where these things are located.
After the break, we looked at the prepositions in / on / to in more detail. I checked the answers to your sentences while you role-played the dialogue on page 113 with the map of Australia and the vocabulary / social-language / grammar from unit 10 so far.
Be careful with your use of 'the'. HERE is a summary sheet to help anyone who is interested.
We finished by thinking about what dangerous animals there are in Australia and South Korea....
Next class, we will talk more about the activities we can do on vacation and what dangers we should be aware of. Then we will use the grammar structure to incorporate that into a free talking activity.
Have a great week(end) everyone!
See you next class~
Ian
We began today by looking at a map of Costa Rica and describing the physical features and geographical features of the country. We tried to use prepositions to show location.
Then we learned some phrases from the photo story to talk about visiting attractions when on holiday.
After that, we used our knowledge of South Korea to draw the same geographical features onto a map and recycle the prepositions to make statements explaining where these things are located.
After the break, we looked at the prepositions in / on / to in more detail. I checked the answers to your sentences while you role-played the dialogue on page 113 with the map of Australia and the vocabulary / social-language / grammar from unit 10 so far.
Be careful with your use of 'the'. HERE is a summary sheet to help anyone who is interested.
We finished by thinking about what dangerous animals there are in Australia and South Korea....
Next class, we will talk more about the activities we can do on vacation and what dangers we should be aware of. Then we will use the grammar structure to incorporate that into a free talking activity.
Have a great week(end) everyone!
See you next class~
Ian
Thursday, 9 November 2017
Class 10: Unit 8; inventions and discoveries
Class 10: Unit 8; inventions and discoveries
Hello everyone,
In class today we quickly went over and role-played the two conversation models on pages 87 & 90. We talked about the social language and the use of conditionals in the dialogues. We personalized and roll-played them.
After that, we reviewed conditionals with a quick powerpoint worksheet.
Then we read and listened to the article about antibiotics. We answered some simple comprehension questions to check our understanding.
Next, we chose some inventions/discoveries that have had a big impact on society from the list on page 95. We discussed what life was like before and after...Then we made some 3rd conditional sentences to summarize our discussions.
After the break, we did an interview using conditionals (real and unreal). Then we finished with a critical thinking free talking activity about inventions.
Next class, we will be starting unit 10.
Have a great weekend~
Ian
Hello everyone,
In class today we quickly went over and role-played the two conversation models on pages 87 & 90. We talked about the social language and the use of conditionals in the dialogues. We personalized and roll-played them.
After that, we reviewed conditionals with a quick powerpoint worksheet.
Then we read and listened to the article about antibiotics. We answered some simple comprehension questions to check our understanding.
Next, we chose some inventions/discoveries that have had a big impact on society from the list on page 95. We discussed what life was like before and after...Then we made some 3rd conditional sentences to summarize our discussions.
After the break, we did an interview using conditionals (real and unreal). Then we finished with a critical thinking free talking activity about inventions.
Next class, we will be starting unit 10.
Have a great weekend~
Ian
Thursday, 2 November 2017
Class 9: unit 8; real/unreal conditionals
Class 9: unit 8; real/unreal conditionals
Hello everyone,
Today we talked more about inventions and learned talked about some more vocabulary for describing inventions. Then using that vocabulary we described various inventions in a prompt driven free talking activity.
Then we learned about the different conditional structures, their meaning, and usage. Here is a summary chart of the different conditionals (0,1,2,3).
After that, we talked more about inventions and discoveries. We tried to rank them in order of importance (those which have had the biggest impact on civilization).
We have now covered the majority of the material for unit 8. Next class we will look to use it in a more creative way.
Homework: remember you get three chances to do your best, but it must be completed before the final written exam (week 15).
Unit 8 Grammar
Unit 8 Video
Unit 8 vocabulary
See you all next class~
Ian
Hello everyone,
Today we talked more about inventions and learned talked about some more vocabulary for describing inventions. Then using that vocabulary we described various inventions in a prompt driven free talking activity.
Then we learned about the different conditional structures, their meaning, and usage. Here is a summary chart of the different conditionals (0,1,2,3).
After that, we talked more about inventions and discoveries. We tried to rank them in order of importance (those which have had the biggest impact on civilization).
We have now covered the majority of the material for unit 8. Next class we will look to use it in a more creative way.
Homework: remember you get three chances to do your best, but it must be completed before the final written exam (week 15).
Unit 8 Grammar
Unit 8 Video
Unit 8 vocabulary
See you all next class~
Ian
Thursday, 26 October 2017
Class 8 (week 9): Unit 8; inventions
Class 8 (week 9): Unit 8; inventions
Hello everyone,
Today we got back our grades for the midterm. I gave you a score out of 30 points. That is 30% of your total score for the class. I also gave you some feedback about your speaking tests.
After that, we started unit 8. We talked about the difference between inventions and discoveries and then talked about some standout examples of each and how they have changed the world and society in which we live. This You Tube link to a documentary is an interesting watch. An interesting article on the BBC website related to antibiotics shows that we have to reconsider our use of them.
We also learned some phrases to describe products that take advantage of new technology / offer high quality / use new ideas or concepts.
There is a presentation contest being run by the university with some big prizes. If you are interested, you can read the information in this LINK. If anyone wants to enter, I will be available to support you through the process.
See you all next class~
Ian
Hello everyone,
Today we got back our grades for the midterm. I gave you a score out of 30 points. That is 30% of your total score for the class. I also gave you some feedback about your speaking tests.
After that, we started unit 8. We talked about the difference between inventions and discoveries and then talked about some standout examples of each and how they have changed the world and society in which we live. This You Tube link to a documentary is an interesting watch. An interesting article on the BBC website related to antibiotics shows that we have to reconsider our use of them.
We also learned some phrases to describe products that take advantage of new technology / offer high quality / use new ideas or concepts.
There is a presentation contest being run by the university with some big prizes. If you are interested, you can read the information in this LINK. If anyone wants to enter, I will be available to support you through the process.
See you all next class~
Ian
Thursday, 12 October 2017
Class 5: Midterm written exam [download speaking test assessment form]
Class 5: Midterm written exam [download speaking test assessment form]
Hello everyone,
Today was Friday the thirteenth! I hope that if you are superstitious it didn't affect your ability to do well on the exam.
In class we did a short review of units 6 & 7 and then took the midterm written exam.
After the exam, we signed-up for the speaking exam which will be held next week.
Remember the deadline for the homework was today, so if you haven't yet finished it, you best hurry up and get it done.
Next class, you will come for a speaking test with your group. At least one of you must print out the form below and fill it in (section 1) before you enter the room to take the test.
Speaking Test Assessment Form
See you all next class~
Have a great weekend!
Hello everyone,
Today was Friday the thirteenth! I hope that if you are superstitious it didn't affect your ability to do well on the exam.
In class we did a short review of units 6 & 7 and then took the midterm written exam.
After the exam, we signed-up for the speaking exam which will be held next week.
Remember the deadline for the homework was today, so if you haven't yet finished it, you best hurry up and get it done.
Next class, you will come for a speaking test with your group. At least one of you must print out the form below and fill it in (section 1) before you enter the room to take the test.
Speaking Test Assessment Form
See you all next class~
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, 28 September 2017
Class 4: Unit 7; adjective clauses and wedding customs [downloads]
Class 4: Unit 7; adjective clauses and wedding customs [downloads]
Hello everyone,
Today we began by talking about customs in Korea and using the conversation model on page 78 to create our own scenarios.
After that, we looked at using relative pronouns (object/subject) to introduce adjective clauses.
Then we played a game to review what we have learned so far about holidays/celebrations/traditions and adjective clauses.
We finished by talking about wedding customs. We used some cards to match vocabulary and definitions. Then we put them in chronological order.
Finally, we finished by discussing wedding traditions using page 83 to take notes.
Next class
We will be doing a short review (15 mins) and taking the written midterm test next class. It is a 40 question multiple-choice exam that has a listening section, vocabulary section, social language section and a grammar section. You will have 30 minutes to complete the exam.
Homework
Here are the links to the Unit 7 homework. Remember, you will have to complete them before the written midterm test.
Unit 7: Vocabulary Homework
Speaking Test Guidelines
Next class, after the exam, we will also be signing up for the speaking test. So, please read the speaking test guidelines and make groups ready to sign-up. If you have not read the guidelines, you will not be able to ask me questions if you are unsure.
Have a great Chuseok, National Foundation Day and Hangul Day!!!
Hello everyone,
Today we began by talking about customs in Korea and using the conversation model on page 78 to create our own scenarios.
After that, we looked at using relative pronouns (object/subject) to introduce adjective clauses.
Then we played a game to review what we have learned so far about holidays/celebrations/traditions and adjective clauses.
We finished by talking about wedding customs. We used some cards to match vocabulary and definitions. Then we put them in chronological order.
Finally, we finished by discussing wedding traditions using page 83 to take notes.
Next class
We will be doing a short review (15 mins) and taking the written midterm test next class. It is a 40 question multiple-choice exam that has a listening section, vocabulary section, social language section and a grammar section. You will have 30 minutes to complete the exam.
Homework
Here are the links to the Unit 7 homework. Remember, you will have to complete them before the written midterm test.
Unit 7: Vocabulary Homework
Speaking Test Guidelines
Next class, after the exam, we will also be signing up for the speaking test. So, please read the speaking test guidelines and make groups ready to sign-up. If you have not read the guidelines, you will not be able to ask me questions if you are unsure.
Have a great Chuseok, National Foundation Day and Hangul Day!!!
Thursday, 21 September 2017
Class 3: Unit 7; holiday customs
Class 3: Unit 7; holiday customs
In class today we talked about different holidays and tried to categorize them (historical/seasonal/religious/annual/commercial).
We talked about how we celebrate Korean Thanksgiving (추석) and whose family is the most traditional. We considered the question of whether it is important to keep traditions alive and why...
We looked at the photo story where two people talk about Chuseok and another similar tradition holiday. We considered the similarities and differences between the way the two holidays are celebrated. We also talked about some of the key phrases from story.
I reminded you that you will need to clarify the meaning of the many Korean words you use when talking about your culture and traditions.
We finished by talking about different ways that holidays are celebrated around the world. We used the conversation model and the phrase 'Thanks, same to you!' which can be used to reciprocate a well-wish.
We looked briefly at the grammar of relative pronouns (who/that) in adjective clauses. We will talk more about them next class.
I will post the unit 7 homework links next Friday~
Have a great week(end)!
In class today we talked about different holidays and tried to categorize them (historical/seasonal/religious/annual/commercial).
We talked about how we celebrate Korean Thanksgiving (추석) and whose family is the most traditional. We considered the question of whether it is important to keep traditions alive and why...
We looked at the photo story where two people talk about Chuseok and another similar tradition holiday. We considered the similarities and differences between the way the two holidays are celebrated. We also talked about some of the key phrases from story.
I reminded you that you will need to clarify the meaning of the many Korean words you use when talking about your culture and traditions.
We finished by talking about different ways that holidays are celebrated around the world. We used the conversation model and the phrase 'Thanks, same to you!' which can be used to reciprocate a well-wish.
We looked briefly at the grammar of relative pronouns (who/that) in adjective clauses. We will talk more about them next class.
I will post the unit 7 homework links next Friday~
Have a great week(end)!
Thursday, 14 September 2017
Class 2: Unit 6; perfect modals and job interviews (unit 6 HW links)
Class 2: Unit 6; perfect modals and job interviews (unit 6 HW links)
Hello everyone,
In class today we began by talking about regrets and then looked at perfect modals.
I should have / shouldn't have DONE something.
Here is a link to a grammar worksheet.
After the break, we looked at qualifications and then prepared to do some mini job interviews.
We all took turns to introduce our groups to the job we would like to get. We talked about what qualifications & skills we need and the duties we would have to perform. Then our group made some notes.
After that, we considered how we would answer the questions (on the handout). Then the plan was to have a mini interview with our group members being a panel of interviewers and us being the applicant. We were going to record our interviews for future reference, but sadly we ran out of time. Keep your handouts, you may want to write some of your own answers on them in case this question is in the midterm.
Next class, we will be moving on to unit 7...
Online homework
Here are the links to your online homework. Remember to go back to the main blog to find out your score. You have three chances to do each activity, but the deadline is by the Midterm written exam. Please contact me if you are having any issues, or you think the answer key is wrong. Sometimes I make mistakes too...^^
Hello everyone,
In class today we began by talking about regrets and then looked at perfect modals.
I should have / shouldn't have DONE something.
Here is a link to a grammar worksheet.
After the break, we looked at qualifications and then prepared to do some mini job interviews.
We all took turns to introduce our groups to the job we would like to get. We talked about what qualifications & skills we need and the duties we would have to perform. Then our group made some notes.
After that, we considered how we would answer the questions (on the handout). Then the plan was to have a mini interview with our group members being a panel of interviewers and us being the applicant. We were going to record our interviews for future reference, but sadly we ran out of time. Keep your handouts, you may want to write some of your own answers on them in case this question is in the midterm.
Next class, we will be moving on to unit 7...
Online homework
Here are the links to your online homework. Remember to go back to the main blog to find out your score. You have three chances to do each activity, but the deadline is by the Midterm written exam. Please contact me if you are having any issues, or you think the answer key is wrong. Sometimes I make mistakes too...^^
Good luck!
Have a great weekend~
Ian
Friday, 8 September 2017
Class 1: Unit 6; future plans
Class 1: Unit 6; future plans
Today was our first class. We made name cards and then got started on the book.
We talked about what field we would like to have a career in. We also talked about what we wanted to be when we were younger. And if it was different why we changed our minds.
We then learned some phrases from the photo story about changing our mind and other idiomatic phrases using 'mind' and 'brain'.
After the break, we talked about reasons for changing our minds and roll played the first dialogue using the social language.
We looked at the grammar of the future in the past.
I was going to be an architect
I wanted to be an architect
I thought I would be an architect
We finished with a review of the vocabulary from pages 62-65 and then did some free talking using the idiomatic phrases. Many of these phrases will be in the exams.
Next class, we will be talking about regret using perfect modals (should/shouldn't have +pp).
We will also learn about qualifications and do some mini job interviews with our partners.
Have a great weekend!
Ian
P.S. Next week I will upload the online homework links.
Today was our first class. We made name cards and then got started on the book.
We talked about what field we would like to have a career in. We also talked about what we wanted to be when we were younger. And if it was different why we changed our minds.
We then learned some phrases from the photo story about changing our mind and other idiomatic phrases using 'mind' and 'brain'.
After the break, we talked about reasons for changing our minds and roll played the first dialogue using the social language.
We looked at the grammar of the future in the past.
I was going to be an architect
I wanted to be an architect
I thought I would be an architect
We finished with a review of the vocabulary from pages 62-65 and then did some free talking using the idiomatic phrases. Many of these phrases will be in the exams.
Next class, we will be talking about regret using perfect modals (should/shouldn't have +pp).
We will also learn about qualifications and do some mini job interviews with our partners.
Have a great weekend!
Ian
P.S. Next week I will upload the online homework links.
Tuesday, 29 August 2017
Orientation
Orientation
Hello everyone,
Today, I introduced my class to you and talked about what to expect from the course and what I expect from you.
Please download your syllabus and save (print) it.
Make sure you have a course text Top Notch 3 (3rd edition). You should have this book from last semester.
Read the important information on my main blog and contact me if you have any questions.
See you all next class
Ian
Hello everyone,
Today, I introduced my class to you and talked about what to expect from the course and what I expect from you.
Please download your syllabus and save (print) it.
Make sure you have a course text Top Notch 3 (3rd edition). You should have this book from last semester.
Read the important information on my main blog and contact me if you have any questions.
See you all next class
Ian
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