Les 1

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 3

Planning & aims

Planning:

• Let's discuss expectations 
• Let’s get acquainted
  
• Watch a clip
  
• Write a letter
  

By the end of this lesson:

• You will know who I am
  
• You will know what to expect this period
  
• You will have shown off your listening & writing skills
  

Expectations......

What to expect from me:

• I am rooting for you to get the best possible results
• I love to give positive feedback
• I will talk to you if things need improvement, but I will not talk down on you
• I try to keep an open mind
• I like a relaxed and positive environment
• I love motivated students 
• I will speak as much English as possible to create a rich learning environment
• I like a classroom in which we can learn from each other

What I expect from you:

• I expect you to bring your book & pen
• Be respectful to each other
• No rude behaviour or language
• Treat your classmates in the same way you like to be treated
• If you have questions, feel free to ask
• Try to keep an open mind
• Be motivated
• Bring positive vibes into this classroom
• If you disagree with me or a classmate, always remain respectful

Write a letter....Some tips...

Formal​

Dear Mrs White​

Dear Donna White,​

Dear Mr White,​

Dear Sir/Madam,​

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Informal​

Dear Donna,​

Hi Donna,​

Sweet Donna (Erg goede vriend of vriendin)​

Opening

I am writing in reference to..​

I am writing in response to..​

Thanks for getting back to me..​

 Thanks for your quick reply..

Time

9 AM (vóór 12 uur ‘s middags)​

9 PM (na 12 uur ‘s middags)​

12 uur ‘s smiddags : noon ​

12 uur ‘s nachts: midnight​

9 o’clock​

08:00 – 08:30: past (for example: ten past eight)​

08:31 – 09:00: to (for example: twenty to nine)

Dates:

6 May 2020​

6th of May 2020

Capital letters:

Feestdagen​

Dagen​

Maanden​

‘i’ (ik)​

At the start of a sentence

Formal:

Yours sincerely,  wanneer je de naam van de geadresseerde kent​

Yours faithfully,  wanneer je de naam van de geadresseerde niet kent​

Kind Regards,​

Best Regards,​

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Informal/personal:​ 

Best Wishes,​

Cheers,​

Many Thanks,

Aims mastered?????

End of this lesson:

• Do you know who I am? 
• Do you know what to expect this period? 
• Have you shown off your listening & writing skills?