Student version Lesson 2 term 1.4 2022-23 FINAL

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Lesson 2   Term 1.4

Practice public speaking: meetings

Today's programme

- tongue twisters

- quiz

- practice case 1

- introduction case 2

Tongue twisters

1. She sells seashells by the seashore

2. How can a clam cram in a clean cream can?

3. I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream

4. I saw Susie sitting in a shoeshine shop

5. Can you can a can as a canner can can a can?

6. I have got a date at a quarter to eight; I’ll see you at the gate, so don’t be late

7. I wish to wash my Irish wristwatch

Tongue twisters

8. I saw a kitten eating chicken in the kitchen

9. If a dog chews shoes, whose shoes does he choose?

10. I thought I thought of thinking of thanking you

11.  Red lorry, yellow lorry (x3)

12. Thin sticks, thick bricks (x3)

13. Stupid superstition (x3)

14. Four fine fresh fish for you

Tongue twisters - pronunciation practice

Betty Botter bought some butter,

"But," she said, "this butter's bitter.

If I bake this bitter butter,

It will make my batter bitter.

But a bit of better butter -

That would make my batter better."

British English VS American English

Video shown in class about pronunciation

Write down 2 phrases you can use from the Language of Meetings

Peter writes everything down that is being said. He takes the ....

1. minutes
2. secretarial
3. notes
4. agenda

If you want to remember what is said during the lesson, it is wise to take ....

1. minutes
2. secretarial
3. notes
4. agenda

We will discuss the .... on the agenda.

1. points
2. list
3. things
4. items

We are not unanimous, so we should .....this to the vote.

1. bring
2. test
3. call
4. put

Instead of sticking to our viewpoints, we should try and .......common ground.

1. bring
2. put
3. find
4. reach

'to find common ground' translates to

1. gemeenschappelijke werkruimte vinden
2. punten van overeenstemming vinden
3. dezelfde actieplannen gebruiken
4. het niet met elkaar eens zijn

set

circulate

come

reach

go

find

take

raise

put

call

something to the vote

Combine the verbs with the phrases to make expressions you can use in a meeting

a meeting

round in circles

a point

an agreement

to  a decision

an agenda

common ground

a date

minutes

Language of meetings

-to call a meeting

-to set a date

-to circulate an agenda

- to take minutes

- to go round in circles

-to raise a point

- to find common ground

-to put to the vote

- to reach (an) agreement

-to come to a decision

How succesful is the Genesis Valey project?

1. It was successful ten years ago
2. It has never been successful
3. It was successful ten years ago, but now it is in decline
4. It is a very successful park.

What kind of visitor is likely to be attracted to Genesis Valley?

1. families with pre-school children
2. families with an interest in nature and the animal kingdom
3. millennials who are looking for a group outing
4. families with an interest in thrilling rides

What are the possible reasons for its popularity or lack of popularity? (there may be more than one answer)

1. unpredictable weather in an outdoor attraction
2. people have less money to spend on leisure activities
3. the old mine has collapsed, so now the terrain is unaccessible
4. children prefer spending their time online or playing video games

Let's talk!

Practice Case 1, Improve a Media Profile for Genesis Valley Project with your group.

Take 30 minutes

(remember also practice extra with your group per week)

Introduction Case 2: 

 "Invest in a Hotel"

Tips

Use a hotel or location that you know:

so much easier to talk about!

Do not forget to think of your target group.

What does the hotel have to offer?

What is attractive about the destination?

Do NOT use any of the hotels in the examples in the BACKGROUND information.

In-class + Homework

1. Go to Moodle and find case study 2:  Invest in a Hotel
2. Read the case AND the background to the case
3. Divide your roles and draw up an agenda
4. Practice your role individually and /or in your group BEFORE YOU COME TO CLASS
5. Find the word list on Moodle and determine which 5 words you can apply to case study 2.
6. Go to the Language of Meetings on Moodle and select 5-7 phrases that you will use in your meetings.

Now you're ready for lesson 3!