Tuesday

To start class we will work in pairs to discuss B2 level topics:

b2 discussion topics

We will then look at the following photos and make predictions about how the people might be feeling, and what has happened previously to cause this feeling. We will learn how to speculate in the present and past. We will learn the vocabulary on page 24 and complete exercises 1-3. 

Next this language will be put into exam practice by completing some speaking part 2 questions:

FCE Speaking Part 2 Examples 

Homework:

Read the article on page 25 and then complete exercise 3 on page 24.

Also complete the following part 3 exam task:

Thursday

Today we will start by checking the homework. 

Next we will continue our practice of speaking part 2 and how to speculate in the present. 

Modals of Deduction and Speculation – Present and Past 

We will put this language into exam practice by completing some speaking part 2 questions:

Following on we will talk about stress. We will watch this video and discuss the topic using the following prompts:

We will then complete the listening task on page 27

Homework: 

Write a letter to your friend giving advice to help her solve the problem. Your letter should be between 160-190 words.

Opening phrases

  • I just got your letter and I think I can help you
  • I was sorry to hear about your problem. Here’s what I think you should do.

Giving suggestions

  • Why don’t you
  • You should
  • You ought to
  • It would be a good idea to
  • What you should do is …
  • How about…
  • I think you should …
  • The best advice I can give you is…

Closing phrases

  • Hope this has helped
  • Let me know what happens