Unit IV: English As A Means To: Understand New Trends-Strange But True

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Unit IV: English as a means to

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Module 05:English Learning Skills

UNIT 04 :English as a means to understand new trends- Strange but true
Module 05: English Learning Skills
Period of time: October 19th to December
Aims:
COMPRENSIÓN DE LECTURA . OF 1: Leer y comprender, en forma autónoma y crítica, distintos tipos
de textos escritos, auténticos, relacionados con sus intereses vocacionales y culturales; usar
distintas estrategias para extraer e interpretar información explícita o implícita, general o específica.
COMPRENSIÓN AUDITIVA . OF 2: Comprender globalmente distintos tipos de textos orales,

auténticos, de fuentes y temas variados; procesar, asimilar y reaccionar ante la información recibida
de acuerdo a sus propósitos e intereses.
EXPRESIÓN ORAL Y ESCRITA OF 3: Resolver situaciones comunicativas orales y escritas relacionadas

con los ámbitos educacional y laboral; usar el idioma extranjero para establecer contacto, personal
o a través de multimedia, con personas de otros países en forma simple y directa.
OA3: Utilizar su conocimiento del inglés en la comprensión y producción de textos orales y escritos
claros, con el fin de construir una postura personal crítica en contextos relacionados con sus
intereses e inquietudes.
My goals
1. Having effective listening skills means being able to display interest

in the topic discussed and understand the information provided.
2. To speak a second language well. To know what skills are required to

become a good speaker.( fluency, vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation)
3. Having the capacity to read, comprehend, interpret and decode

written language and texts.
4. Improve the ability to understand what you read.

What are my strengths?
What could I have done better this time?
What are my weaknesses and how can I improve on them?
Stay possitive, it is the key!
To participate in classes and be able to use the Survival English vocabulary: goal = be able to have a
clear conversation about the nowadays topics
1. being able to display interest in the topic discussed and understand the information provided.
2. To know what skills are required to become a good speaker.( fluency, vocabulary, grammar,
pronunciation)
3. Having the capacity to read, comprehend, interpret and decode written language and texts.
4. Improve the ability to understand what you read.
Self-evaluation = I got ………………..%

LISTENING TIME
LISTEN TO THE CONVERSATION AND FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH
THE CORRECT PHRASES.
A. OK! See you Wednesday for cake.

B. Me too, but I've got a big math's project too
C. Great, 4 then. Where shall we meet?
D. I can always do mornings before 10
E. But not very early, please!
MEETING OTHER STUDENTS

Cara: So for our group project, do you want to start
this week?
Selim: Yeah, I want to start early so we have
enough time.
Robert:-------------------------------.
Cara: How about we meet first to plan what we're
going to do? Just for an hour.
Robert: Good idea, Cara.
LE_listening_A1_Meeting_other_students.mp3
Cara: When are you free?
Robert: ------------------------------
Cara: Robert … Uh …
Selim: I'm sleeping before 10!
Robert: OK! OK, so when are you two free?
Cara: Wednesdays are good for me.-------------------
Selim: I can't do the mornings on Wednesdays but I
have 3 till 5 free.
Robert: I can do 4 o'clock, just before my maths
class.
Cara:------------------------------
Selim: The library?
Robert: I don't know. The library isn't a good place
for a planning meeting as we can't talk in there.
Cara: How about the university café? It's near the
library. We can talk in there. And eat cake.
Selim: Cake is good.
Robert: OK, so Wednesday at the café. I need to
leave at ten to five to go to my maths class.
Cara: No problem. Planning will take less than an
hour.
Selim: ---------------------------
Robert and Cara: See you, Selim!
THERE ARE FIVE QUESTIONS IN THIS PART. FOR EACH QUESTION,
THERE ARE THREE PICTURES AND A SHORT RECORDING. CHOSE THE
CORRECT PICTURE
c. How long will the man stay at the
a. Where is the post office? hotel in total?
b. What will they buy? d. What time will the train arrive?
Listen to Rebecca and Adam planning a night together. For
each question, choose the correct answer.
1. Rebecca and Alan decide to meet on

Wednesday
Thursday
Friday

2. They decide to

Go out for dinner.
Go out for a drink.
Stay in and watch a DVD.
3. The Orange Tree is on

Church Road.
Love Lane.
Potter Street.

4. They will meet at

Ten past seven.
Twenty to seven.
Seven twenty.
5. Rebecca met Charlie

at a party.
on a skiing holiday.
at the sports centre.
READING TIME
study tips
Many studies about language learning ask the question: What makes a
good language learner? There are some things that good language
learners do and some things they don't do. Here are some of the most
useful suggestions from studies.
Don't be afraid of making mistakes. People often get things wrong.
Good language learners notice their mistakes and learn from them.
Do group activities. People use language to communicate with other
people. A good language learner always looks for opportunities to talk
with other students.
Make notes during every class. Notes help you to remember new
language. Look at your notes when you do your homework.
Use a dictionary. Good language learners often use dictionaries to
check the meaning of words they don't know. They also make their
own vocabulary lists.
Think in the language you're learning outside the
classroom. When you're shopping or walking down the
street, remember useful words and phrases. Sometimes,
when you're at home, say new words to practise your
pronunciation.
Do extra practice. Test and improve your language, reading
and listening skills with self-study material. You can find a
lot of this online.
Imagine yourself speaking in the language. Many good
language learners can see and hear themselves speaking
in the language. This helps their motivation.
Enjoy the process. Good language learners have fun with
the language. Watch a TV series or film, listen to songs,
play video games or read a book. It's never too late to
become a good language learner.
According to the text, are the sentences true or false?
1. Good language learners don’t make mistakes.
True false
2. It’s a good idea to talk with other students.
True false
3. Take notes only before an exam.
True false
4. Good language learners write down the words and
expressions they learn.
True false
5. Think of language you know when you are outside the
classroom.
True false
6. Don’t take tests outside of class – it’s very stressful.
True false
Write the noun forms of the verbs.
For example, ‘imagination’ is the noun form of the verb

‘imagine’.

1. learn ………………………………
2. suggest ………………………………
3. communicate ………………………………
4. mean ………………………………
5. pronounce ………………………………
6. motivate ………………………………
Discussion what other tips do you have for learning a new language?
WRITING TIME
WRITNG TIPS
 Use imperative verb forms to give orders and
instructions:
Turn off the alarm / make sure to sign the logbook.
 Tell people exactly what you want them to do and when:
You need to do everything above before 8.45 a.m.

 Tell people where things are – they might not know:
It's near/behind/over/under the …

 Give emergency contact information.
 Have a sheet for people to sign after they have
completed the process, e.g. cleaning a machine or

balancing the cash register.
Checklist for opening the shop
Start at 8 a.m.
 Firstly, when you enter the shop, remember to
turn off the alarm.

◦ Do this by holding your key card to the alarm panel. It's
behind the door near the light switches.
 Open all the blinds and turn on the lights.
 Please don't forget to start the coffee machine
so your colleagues have fresh coffee for when

they arrive.
 At 8.15 a.m., watch out for the fresh deliveries at
the back door. They usually arrive at that time.
◦ Pay attention to the order list and what is actually
delivered.
◦ Remember not to sign for anything that isn't in the
delivery as there are often items missing.
 Check the answer phone and shop email
account for any new messages.
 Leave the heating and the air conditioning
alone. They are on an automatic timer. So

please, don't go near the control panels.
 Finally, you need to finish everything above before
8.45 a.m. and open the shop at 9 a.m. There is a
red logbook under the counter. Make sure you
sign it for each day when you have completed all
points on this checklist. Make a note of any
issues.
 If you have any problems, call your supervisor or
the 24-hour support line number below.

Write a number (1–5) to put the sentences in order to make
instructions for a procedure.
 Finally, pay attention to the dietary requirements of the
team and make sure the catering service know.

 Next, remember to book the room in the meeting room
booking tool.
 First, look at the team calendar to find a day and time
when most people are available.

 After you’ve finished booking the room, make sure you tell
the catering service that we’ll need lunch brought in for

everyone.
 When you’ve identified a good day and time, send out
invites to all project team members. Don’t forget to include

the head of the department, just in case they feel like
attending.
Complete the sentences with words from the box.
Out - Don’t- attention- Remember -sure- forget
SHUTTING THE SHOP

1. Make ……………………………… you always answer the phone, even
if it rings after the shop has closed.
2. Don’t ……………………………… to put returned products in the
storeroom.
3. ……………………………… not to count cash in the main shop where
customers can see you.
4. ……………………………… turn off any lights until all customers have
left the building.
5. Watch ……………………………… for customers who may be in the
toilets or car park.
6. Pay ……………………………… to who is in the building before
closing.
SPEAKING TIME
A: I want to go to the ball game.
B: Is there a game tonight?
A: Yes, it starts at 7 p.m.
B: Can we get tickets?
A: Yes, but only the cheap tickets. sports10.mp3
B: How much are they?
A: They’re only $5 each.
B: That’s a good price.
A: Yes, it’s cheaper than a hot dog or a beer.
B: Where are the seats?
A: They’re behind the outfield.
B: Maybe we can catch a home run ball.
A: I don't like riding the bus.
B: Why not?
transportation02.mp3
A: Number one, it's too slow.
B: You're right. A car is faster.
A: Number two, it's usually late.
B: You're right. The buses are never on time.
A: Number three, it doesn't run 24 hours.
B: You're right. Buses don't run late at night.
A: Number four, it's too crowded.
B: You're right. You have to stand in the aisle.
A: Number five, it's unsafe.
B: You're right. Bad guys might rob you.
Listen to the audios and then record yourself reading your
favorite one trying to imitate the original voices.

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Unit IV: English as a means to

Module 05:English Learning Skills

Module 05: English Learning Skills

Period of time: October 19th to December

COMPRENSIÓN AUDITIVA . OF 2: Comprender globalmente distintos tipos de textos orales,

EXPRESIÓN ORAL Y ESCRITA OF 3: Resolver situaciones comunicativas orales y escritas relacionadas

1. Having effective listening skills means being able to display interest

2. To speak a second language well. To know what skills are required to

3. Having the capacity to read, comprehend, interpret and decode

4. Improve the ability to understand what you read.

4. Improve the ability to understand what you read.

Self-evaluation = I got ………………..%

A. OK! See you Wednesday for cake.

1. Rebecca and Alan decide to meet on

5. Rebecca met Charlie

For example, ‘imagination’ is the noun form of the verb

You need to do everything above before 8.45 a.m.

It's near/behind/over/under the …

completed the process, e.g. cleaning a machine or

turn off the alarm.

so your colleagues have fresh coffee for when

alone. They are on an automatic timer. So

the 24-hour support line number below.

team and make sure the catering service know.

when most people are available.

the catering service that we’ll need lunch brought in for

invites to all project team members. Don’t forget to include

Out - Don’t- attention- Remember -sure- forget

SHUTTING THE SHOP

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