4.6 Use of English, 4.8 Speaking & 4.7 Writing

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Class rules
Use English as much as possible --> Mistakes, no problem
Laptops are half-closed when not in use - NO gaming!
Take class serious and particpate
Don't speak when someone else is talking - listen!
Have respect for each other
Homework = study and watch a video sometimes

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Today you will...
... learn about questions tags (4.6)
... learn how to ask indirect questions (4.8)
... how to write an email requesting information (4.7)

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4.8 Speaking
Goal: you can use question tags and ask simple indirect questions.

In pairs do exercise 1 =>
then, open WB, p 56 & do ex 3

  • What would the direct questions look like?


indirect questions

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4.8 Speaking
Goal: you can use question tags and ask simple indirect questions.

Let's practice & then speak:
  • Do this speaking in pairs: create an indirect question & give    (fake) answers

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4.7 writing
Goal: you will learn how to write a polite email to request information.

Open SB, p54, ex 1 - 

Is it formal or informal?
What 2 questions could you ask about the prize mentioned in the email?



Read the letter by Diane

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SB, p54, ex 1 - Read the letter by Diane. Is it formal or informal? What 2 questions could you ask about the prize mentioned in the email?

Slide 7 - Question ouverte

Do exercises on p. 54 / 55
In pairs (whisper mode!) or alone
Read the response email (ex 2) & do:
3 & 4 = vocab
5 = writing focus
7 = language focus

answers:
ex3: 1 stuff, 2 telling, 3 want, 4 lots of, 5 thanks, 6 happy
ex4: a6, b2, c5, d1, e4, f3
ex5: 2 I am looking forward to, 3 I am, 4 contacting you, 5 Could you clarify, 6 I hope to hear from you

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Choose the more formal alternative.
A
Hello Mr Stein
B
Dear Mr Stein

Slide 9 - Quiz

Choose the more formal alternative.
A
thank you for contacting me...
B
thanks for your email...

Slide 10 - Quiz

Choose the more formal alternative.
A
I want to know about...
B
I would like to enquire about....

Slide 11 - Quiz

Choose the more formal alternative.
A
I look forward to hearing from you.
B
Please write back soon.

Slide 12 - Quiz

Choose the more formal alternative.
A
All the best,
B
Yours sincerely,

Slide 13 - Quiz

Direct vs 
indirect questions
less formal vs more formal

Create indirect questions in the following slides.
Use the information in the Language Focus

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What time do I have to arrive? (Could you tell me …)

Slide 15 - Question ouverte

Do you offer accommodation on campus? (Could you tell me …)

Slide 16 - Question ouverte

Do students get a certificate at the end? (I would like to know …)

Slide 17 - Question ouverte

Formal email requesting info
1. Start the email politely: Dear Sir/Madam; Dear + Surname...
2. Don't use abbreviations (e.g. asap), slang (e.g. u ipv you), or contractions (e.g. didn't ipv did not)
3. Say why you are writing + what you're responding to
4. Ask for clarification (bc you're not sure about something)
5. Mention that you would like a reply
6. Finish the email politely: Yours faithfully vs Yours sincerely

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Show what you've learnt:
do exercise 10 here.
Use the writing phrases!

Slide 19 - Question ouverte

Do you ...
... know how to use question tags and ask indirect questions?
... know how to write an email to request information?

TO DO: study 4.6, 4.7 & 4.8
Extra practice? Go to MyEnglishlab or come to a (delta)flexhour.

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