Introduction to English - 1

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 1

This is you (and me)

Introduction to English, Kim de Laaf

Goals of Today's session: January 20th

• To get to know each other a little better
• Get an idea of what we will discuss during English lessons  
• At the end of the lesson you'll know a little bit more about what language means
• At the end of the lesson you'll have tested your English

Kahoot America

Kahoot England

What you need to know about me:

- email: [e-mail]
- Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday till 17:00.
- Stop me if I'm getting too 'wordy': (That is what my teachers say when they mean I use too many words! Bla, bla, bla)
- Stop me if you don't understand something, no shame in that. I can repeat myself in Dutch, but I believe you guys understand more than you think you can!
 

Tell me your name, age and the languages you speak :)

My Name is Kim, I am 25 years old.
I speak Dutch, English, Some German and Spanish and a few words Russian because a long time ago, I had a Russian boyfriend and his mom did not want to speak Dutch at their house and I had to learn the basics. 

For yourself: write down all the names you have 

- For each name, write who uses it and where or when. 

- Why do different people call you by different names?
- Do some people call you by more than one name? Why?

What are your other names?

Mine are:
Moeder: dochter, Kimmie,  lieverd, schat/je, Kim de Laaf
Zus: zus, Kim, kimmie, 
Vriend: lieverd, schat/je, mafkees, Kim kimmie, chef, kokkie, lil'kim
Vriendinnen: Kim, Kimster, vriendin, sweetie, gloves, gurl
School: student, miss, juf, mevrouw

Ook ben ik:
schoondochter,  buurvrouw,    

Let's not make this
period too hard for
ourselves 'kay? 

What do we want from our sessions together?

Send in what you would like to discuss!

Introduction to English

What is 'English?'

It's a language, you use language. It is a tool. It is not a thing you can physically touch. It does not have to  look perfect, like when you are forming and shaping it, like a sculpture. You have to be able to use it as a tool. A way to communicate a message, right?

Why/when do wé use English?

- To communicate to other speakers who do not share your language.
- To understand the movie we are watching.
- To chat when gaming.
- To express emotion.

Think about these and answer them for yourselves on paper. 

Who uses English in the world?

When do we use English?

What people speak English the most?

How is a language formed/ shaped?

1.5 billion speak English — that's 20% of the Earth's population. However, most of those people aren't native English speakers. About 360 million people speak English as their first language.

What is a Language?

Different accents, dialects, official, non official, slang, creole, other varieties. 
 
Used by people to communicate. Not by machines. Language is spontaneous, always moving, never the same. Language is determined by the people who use it! People decide what ends up in dictionairies or not even: What language is used in a region or country. 

 

America 'uses' English But it isn’t a national language. America doesn't have an official language. 

All users of English have to learn how to speak and write the same way

1. agree
2. disagree

Attitudes towards language need to change

- Communication is possible without perfect grammar. 
- Students do not need to speak English like a native.
(I dont even speak like I write for school in my first language) 
- You should always tickle your brain tho! Laziness does not do any good to the brain.
- Challenge youself, but have realistic expectations of yourself! 

One thing you got from this sesh

Did yoúr attitude towards English change during this sesh? why?

Entry level test

On your phone: socrative student login

Goal of Today's session

• To get to know each other a little better
• Get an idea of what we will discuss during English lessons  
• At the end of the lesson you'll know a little bit more about what language means
• At the end of the lesson you'll have tested your English

Kahoot America

Kahoot England

Next time: January 27th

- Taalblokken
- Planning
- You already started?
- If you have any topics/ language / culture-related topics you would like me to explain or discuss in the group, please send the topic to me before the next session so we can look at it together! :D