EF34 11am June 16

 

 

Good morning, everybody.

We will get started at 11:00.

Cameras on. Mics muted.

 

 

Wednesday- Hump Day!

 

Today’s agenda:

 

·      Review Test#4- process writing

·      discussion topic- breakout rooms

·      Tomorrow:          causal verbs

business letters

 

* comma usage ‘which’- advanced

adjective clauses

 

 

For EF34

who -people

that – things, animals

 

EF56

which – special things, unique things

 

who- person

My neighbour who is very tall drives a small car. adjective clause

 

that- thing, animal

Jun’s phone has a screen that is very hard to read. adj cl

Maria has a cat that sleeps all day and all night. adj cl

 

which – special, unique

The ring that Jo’s grandmother gave her is very old.

The ring which Jo’s grandmother gave her is very old.

Using the word ‘which’ shows that it is special.

 

The Eiffel Tower that which is in Paris is made of iron.

Using the word ‘which’ shows that it is unique.

The Eiffel Tower, which is in Paris, is made of iron.

Because it is unique, we put commas around it.

EXAMPLES

Beijing, which is the capital of China, is a huge city.

We go to school at South Hill Education Centre, which is in Vancouver.

Lions Gate Bridge, which goes from Stanley Park to North Vancouver, was built by a rich family, the Guinness family.

 

special – ‘which’

unique – ‘which’ and commas around it

 

 

Test#4

1.    How to Get Good at English

2.    How to Get into Good Shape

3.    How to Build a New Life in Canada

 

 

Process writing- often use imperative sentences

First, cut the chicken into cubes.

Second, make sure the power is turned off.

Third, lace up your shoes tightly.

Next, trim off the access fabric.

 

 

1.    How to Build a New Life in Canada

PLAN

1. learn English as much as possible

2. find friends and companions

3. learn about the culture and society

4. become very familiar with your city or town

 

When I moved to Japan

1. started language classes – basic communication

2. joined clubs – soccer, cycling, hockey TODAY- Meetup groups

3. went out every night to restaurant, club, play pool, concert

4. talk to people, don’t be shy

 

Meetup Groups

meetup.com

 

 

Process writing – teaching, how-to, explaining what to do step by step

 

How to Learn English

1. move to a small town

2. dump your husband, get an English boyfriend

3. get a job in English where you have to talk with customers and coworkers

 

Guaranteed, in a year, your English will be really good.

 

Any sentences from your paragraph that you want to look at?

1.    These steps help you get into good shape, but it is not ending.

These steps help you get into good shape, but they are not the only things that you can do.

 

2.    Follow these steps and enjoy of English improving.

Follow these steps and enjoy how your English improves. noun cl

3.    Now choose: use or lose. If you didn't use what you learnt yoy will lose it.

Now you must choose: use it or lose it. If you don't use what you learnt, you will lose it.

learnt = learned (more common)

 

4.    I need to Study, and improve my English. cap punc

I need to study and improve my English. SIMPLE

 

Small group chatting in breakout rooms. (10-15m)

relaxed, fun, no stress

Topic:

1. What do you think are the most important qualities in a person?

qualities – personality traits- honesty, kindness, hardworking, fairness

2.    Talk about a tradition in your culture that is important to you.

 

 

 

How was you discussion? Did everybody do some talking? Was it lively?

There will be always be people who are reticent- don’t like to talk out loud, very quiet.

 

Important qualities for a person?

-not two-faced

-righteous – know right from wrong, do right

-moral

-patient

-honest

-kind

-helpful

-trustworthy

-loyal “A friend in need is a friend indeed.”

-be there for you

 

Tomorrow- business letters, complaint letters

                     -causative verbs