Anglia English 2

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Anglia English 2

Last week's topic was "Small Talk". What vocabulary items do you remember?

What is the purpose of 'facilitate'?

1. To ignore the needs of others.
2. To create obstacles to learning.
3. To complicate the task further.
4. To make a process easier.

What does 'superficial' mean?

1. Extremely important and serious.
2. Deeply thoughtful and introspective.
3. Highly detailed and comprehensive.
4. Concerned only with surface appearances.

What is 'collaboration'?

1. Avoiding teamwork at all costs.
2. Studying alone in silence.
3. Competing against each other fiercely.
4. Working together towards a common goal.

What does 'extroversion' refer to?

1. A type of musical instrument.
2. An outgoing and social personality.
3. A preference for solitude and reflection.
4. An ancient form of writing.

What is the meaning of 'pleasantries'?

1. Physical exercises in a gym.
2. Friendly remarks or greetings.
3. Complex mathematical theories.
4. Serious discussions about politics.

THIS WEEK’S GOALS

1. Learn expressions and vocabulary revolving around the theme of cultural know-how.


2. Know when and how to use modal verbs.

Cultural Know-How

Hand out

Cultural Know-How

Complete exercises 1, 2 & 3 

Grammar Focus: Modal Verbs for Advice, Possibility, and Necessity

What Are Modal Verbs?

Modal verbs are special verbs used to express ideas like advice, possibility, and necessity. Today, we’ll focus on: should, may, might, could, couldn’t, can’t, must, and have to.

Grammar Focus: Modal Verbs for Advice, Possibility, and Necessity

Modal Verbs for Advice

Use should to give advice or make recommendations.

Should: Used for suggestions or to tell someone the right thing to do.

Example: You should eat more vegetables.

Example: She should study harder for her exams.

Grammar Focus: Modal Verbs for Advice, Possibility, and Necessity

Modal Verbs for Possibility

Use may, might, could, couldn’t, and can’t to talk about things that are possible or impossible.

May: Suggests something is possible, often with a polite tone.

Example: It may rain later, so take an umbrella.

Might: Similar to "may," but less certain.

Example: He might be at home, but I’m not sure.

Could: Suggests something is possible, but not definite.

Example: You could win the contest if you try your best.

Grammar Focus: Modal Verbs for Advice, Possibility, and Necessity

Modal Verbs for Necessity

Use must and have to to talk about something that is necessary, important, or required.

Must: Strong necessity, often expressing rules or obligations.

Example: You must wear your seatbelt in the car.

Example: We must finish this project by Friday.

Have to: Similar to "must" but used more commonly in everyday speech.

Example: I have to go to the doctor tomorrow.

Example: You have to follow the school rules.

Grammar Focus: Modal Verbs for Advice, Possibility, and Necessity

Comparison of "Must" and "Have to"

Must: Often used for personal feelings of obligation or strict rules.

Example: You must call your mom; she’s worried about you.

Have to: More common for general or external obligations.

Example: I have to pay my bills by the end of the week.

Cultural Know-How

Complete exercises 4, 5, 6 & 7

Talking Point & Wrap-up

What etiquette advice would you give to a foreign visitor seeking to do business in your country? Try

to use some vocabulary from this lesson.

Have you or a visitor ever had any difficulties during a meeting or trip abroad? How could you or your

visitor have been better prepared?

Prepare a 2 minute monologue