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