Beginner01:Introduce Yourself

Dear students,
In this task, you are going to write about yourself and your family.

• Write a short paragraph about yourself.
• Write a short paragraph about your family.

Good luck!
Nalan

Reading Online Newspapers

In this task, you are going to share your thoughts about the article you have read.
You may have a look at the online newspapers at http://www.onlinenewspapers.com/.
Choose an online article to read and complete the worksheet.
I also look forward to reading your comments on this task. Nalan

Writing topic 46: Describe a place

Dear students,
In this task, you are going to share your descriptions of a place.
Think of a place you know well and include:
Backgroud information
Good points
Bad points
Things you can see and do
Conclusion
I look forward to reading your descriptions.

Writing topic 45

In this task, you are going to share your ideas about the following topic.

People shouldn't get married at an earlier age. Discuss.

I look foward to reading your ideas. Nalan

Living in a flat

In this task, you are going to share your ideas about living in a flat.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in a flat?

I look forward to reading your ideas.
Nalan

Writing topic 43: Second Conditionals

Dear students,
In this task, you are going to share your ideas about the following question.
What would you do if you won the lottery?
I look forward to reading your comments.
Useful site:
http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/04/02/what-would-you-do-if-you-won-the-lottery/

Writing topic 44: My Favourite Movie

Dear students,
In this session, we are going to share our favourite movie and actors/actressses.
What sort of movie do you watch?
What is your favourite movie?
Who is your favourite actor/actress?
When do you prefer watching a movie?

I look forward to reading your ideas.

Writing topic 42: Graffiti

Dear students,
In this task, you are going to share your views on graffiti.

Do you think graffiti is art or vandalism?

You may use the ideas in the coursebook (CB.p.109) to help you.

Some useful links:

http://ask.com/

http://www.wikipedia.org/

http://www.britannica.com

Writing topic 41. Are you a vegetarian?

Dear students,

In this task, you are going to share your views on the following topic.

Are you a vegetarian?Why? Why not?

You may use the statements from Exercise 6 (CB.page 53) to help you.

Some useful links:
http://ask.com/
http://www.wikipedia.org/
http://www.britannica.com/

Book Review

In this task, you are going to share your ideas about the book you have recently read.
Have a look at the Book Review Worksheet. Post your own book review on the blog. Then,  comment on  your classmates' postings.
I look forward to reading your reviews. Nalan

How to improve your vocabulary

Do you want to improve your vocabulary learning?
Have a look at the following link. You may also take notes while listening.
Choose one idea that you learned from this video and share it on the blog.
I look forward to reading your comments. Nalan

Unit 4. Speaking

1. Choose from these ideas and talk about day.
A day when you:
heard some news that was importrant for your courntry/the world
were very lucky or unlucky
got some good/bad news (exam results, a relationship, death of someone famous...)
suddenly had a good idea
2. Note down your ideas
3.When you are ready, practise your story in pairs
4. Record your voice,using Vocaroo (http://vocaroo.com/)
Step 3. Save your recording
Step 4. Copy and paste the link to your post -First you need to reply to this post, then add your message.
Step 5. Listen to your classmates' description and write comments.
Step 6. Then we will choose the best description
Good luck!

Watching a Movie: Film Review

In this task, you are going to share your ideas about the movie you have recently watched.

Have a look at the  Worksheet. Post your own film review on the blog. Then, comment on your classmates' postings.

I look forward to reading your reviews. Nalan

Unit 5. No Place Like Home. Speaking, Exercise 10

In this part you are going to describe a typical home in your country, using the following ideas:

People in my country usually live in a ............
The typical home has got...........bedrooms.
Most homes are rather..........................and .....................
Most people .....................a garage  (garden)
Nearly everybody has god a TV, a............and a...............................

Step 1.Make a plan by taking notes
Step 2. Record your voice,using Vocaroo (http://vocaroo.com/)


Powered by Vocaroo
Step 3. Save your recording
Step 4. Copy and paste the link to your post -First you need to reply to this post, then add your message.
Step 5. Listen to your classmates' description and write comments.
Step 6. Then we will choose the best description.

Resources
Tutorial: http://www.teachertrainingvideos.com/vocaroo1/index.html

Unit 5.No Place Like Home. Speaking, Exercise 9

Exercise 3.



Voice Recorder >>

Listen to the description and answer the questions.

1. What does the speaker talk about first - small details or a summary of what the picture shows?

2. Which tense does the speaker use to describe actions?

3. Which phrases does the speaker use to describe where something is in the picture?

4. Does the speaker have a negative or a positive reaction to the picture? Why?

Unit 5. No Place Like Home. Exercise 1.

A semi-detached house

A cottage

Terraced houses

A detached house

A block of flats

A villa

1. What type of accomodation do you think is:
the most attrative?
the most modern?
the most comfortable?

2.What kind of accomodation is most common in your country?

3.What kind of home does your family live in?

4. What kind of home do you prefer to live in? Why?

5. What kind of home wouldn't you like to live in? Why not?

Share your ideas on this blog.

Good luck!

Nalan

Writing topic 40. My favourite music

Dear students,
In this session, we are going to share our favourite songs and singers.

What sort of music do you listen to?
What is your favourite song?
Who is your favourite singer?
When do you prefer listening to music?

I look forward to reading your ideas.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gdlyi5mckg0&feature=player_embedded#!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYEDA3JcQqw

Writing topic 39. My favourite book.

Dear students,

In this task, we are going to share our favourite books and authors.
What sort of books do you enjoy?
What is your favourite book?
Who is your favourite author?
When do you prefer reading?
What are you reading at the moment?



I look forward to reading your ideas.
Nalan

Writing topic 38. Air Pollution

In this task, we are going to share our ideas on air pollution.

Read the article about air pollution and then comment on this issue on the blog.
You might also consider the following questions:
What are the causes and effects of air pollution?
How does air pollution affect people?

Writing topic 37. Pros and Cons of Social Networking Sites

In this task, we are going to share our views on Social Networking sites.

What are the pros and cons of using social networking sites such as Facebook, Myspace, and Twitter?

Share your ideas on this issue on the blog.

Writing topic 36. The most challenging experience

What is the most challenging experience for you in your life?

Writing topic 35. Pros and Cons.

In this task we are going to share our views on the following topic.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of being famous?

Post your views on this topic on the blog.

Writing topic 34. Argumentative Writing. Part-time Jobs

In this sesion we are going to share our ideas about the following topic.

Students should have a part time job.Do you agree or disagree? Why?

Post your views on this argument on the blog.

Writing topic 33.Description. The Best Accomodation

In this session, we are going to share our ideas about the following topic.

What is the best accomodation for university students?

Post your views on this topic on the blog.

Writing topic 32.Argumentative writing. Playing Sports

In this session, we are going to share ideas about the following topic.

Students should play sports regularly.Do you agree or disagree?Why?

Post your views on this argument on this blog.

Writing topic 31. Description.

In this task you are going to share a description of a person.

A person whom I admire the most in my family (about 200 words)


Post your views on descriptive essay on this blog.

Writing topic 30.Technology and Teachers

In this task we are going to share our ideas about the following topics.

Will technology replace teachers? Why?/Why not?

Post your views on the blog.

Writing topic 29:Pros and Cons of Using Internet

In this task, we are going to share our ideas about Internet.

What are the Pros and Cons of Using Internet?

Some useful sites
http://www.ask.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet
http://www.howstuffworks.com/

Share your ideas on this issue on the blog

Writing topic 28:Natural Disasters:Earthquakes

In this task, we are going to share our ideas on EARTHQUAKES.

What causes Earthquakes?
What are the effects of Earthquakes?

Share your views on this issue on this  blog.

Writing topic 27.Natural Disasters:Hurricanes

In this task, we are going to share some issues related to HURRICANES.

What cause HURRICANES?
What are the effects of HURRICANES?

Some useful sites
http://www.ask.com/
Presentation
Share your ideas on this issue on this blog.

Writing topics 26.Natural Disasters.Tornadoes

In this task, we are going to share some issues related to TORNADOES

 

What cause TORNADOES?
What are the effects of TORNADOES?

Share your ideas on this issue on the blog

Some useful sites
http://www.ask.com/
Presentation

Writing topic 25: Natural Disasters:Tsunami

In this task, we are going to share some issues related to TSUNAMI

What cause Tsunami?
What are the effects of Tsunami?

Share your ideas on this issue on the blog
Some useful sites
http://www.ask.com/
Presentation
Video

Writing topic 22. Write a story

Write a story of about 200 words which ends with the sentence

'That was the last time s/he ever saw them.'

Writing topic 23: Advantages and Disadvantages

In this task you are going to share your ideas about the following  topics.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying in a state school/private school?

Writing topic 21. A Mysterious Place

In this task, you are going to share your  opinion of a place.

Write a description of a striking, mysterios or magical place/building that you know. Mention its location and history.

Online Word Reference Sites

In this task, you are going to look at the following online word reference tools.
Shahi Visual dictioanary: http://blachan.com/shahi/
Thesaurus http://thesaurus.com/
Visual Dictionary http://www.enchantedlearning.com/Dictionary.html
Visual Thesaurus http://www.visualthesaurus.com/
Merriam-Webster Dictionary http://www.merriam-webster.com/
Share your ideas on your favourite site on this blog.

Writing topic 20.Accidents

In this task, we are going to share some issues related to ACCIDENTS.(e.g. car accidents, boat accidents, home accidents, accidents at work, water accidents, etc)

What cause accident?
What can be done to reduce the risk of accidents?
How important is human error in most accidents?

Share your ideas on this issue on the blog

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Listen and Watch 7

In this task, you will practise your listening skills.

Watch the video about Camden and Camden Market in London and answer the comprehension questions. Share one thing you have learned on this blog.

Listen and Watch 6

In this task, you will practise your listening skills.

Watch the video about  Snowdon inWales and answer the comprehension questions. Share one thing you have learned on this blog

Listen and Watch 5

In this task, you will practise your listening skills.

Watch the video about trip around London to see the sights and famous places and answer the comprehension questions. Share one thing you have learned on this blog.