Lesson 11 - 5.2 + 5.3 10-05-22

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Elective English

Lesson 11  | 10/05/22

Lesson Plan

Linking Words

Recognition |meaning | use

Listening Exercise

Functional language
Responding to feedback

Learning Goals

- Recognise linking words that signal a contrasting idea

- Be able to respond to feedback in a defensive or an accepting way

Can you think of any linking words?

Why is it important to know linking words and their function?

Linking words? What are they?

Linking words help you to connect ideas and sentences when you speak or write in English. They can be used to join two or more sentences or clauses. 

Linking Words

Although

However

In spite of / despite

Even though

Nevertheless

Unlike

What purpose do these words have?
Although, however, despite, even though, nevertheless, unlike

Look at the following text, what are the 2 positions you can find these words?

Spot the linking word

The employees were very motivated though they were only given recognition rather than a pay rise

They continued, in spite of the fact that several experiments had showed worse results

On the one hand, the union has fought for annual pay rises, but on the other hand, they understand it may not be possible

Choose the correct option

(....) finding that rewards could lead to employee motivation, management decided to stop the rewards system.

1. Despite
2. However
3. Nevertheless

Employees have to work more hours, (...) they receive overtime pay or extra time off

1. on the other hand,
2. in spite of,
3. however,
4. even though,

Productivity has been declining for months (...) employee motivation remaining the same

1. although
2. however
3. though
4. in spite of

Productivity has been declining for months (...) employee motivation remains the same

1. although
2. however
3. though
4. in spite of

Despite / In spite of

Despite having checked the connection, the wifi didn't work

In spite of the manager trying his best, employees still complained

However, Though etc.

Though he checked the connection, the wifi didn't work.

Though the manager tried his best, employees still complained

Write a contradiction with 'however'.
"The company was doing great, ........."

Write a contradiction with 'unlike'.
"............ , Jane likes to play rugby."

Write a contradiction with 'Despite'.
"............. , shares dropped by 5 %"

00:00

Question 1

What does Claire blame for the poor sales figures?

01:03

1. What does Claire blame for the poor sales figures?

01:04

Question 2

Why is Katie upset?

02:16

2. Why is Katie upset?

00:00

Question 1

What does Sanjit explain as being the big picture?

01:30

2. What does Sanjit say to defend
a) the forecast, b) Katie personally

01:31

Question 3

What is Sanjit referring to when he talks about respect?

02:05

Question 4

Does Claudio agree to hold off on redesigning the marketing campaign? 

How do you think he feels about it?

02:30

4. Does Claudio agree to hold off on redesigning the marketing campaign?
How do you think he feels about it?

02:04

3. What is Sanjit referring to when he talks about respect

00:43

1. What does Sanjit explain as being the big picture?

00:49

Question 2

What does Sanjit say to defend

a) The forecast

b) Katie personally

Exercises

Do exercise 7 (a + b) + 8

5-10 minutes

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Exercises from Unit 5