In today’s
lesson, we are going to look at a famous European capital city. We are
then going to look at joining words. Let’s begin!
Look at
the following pictures. They are pictures of a European capital city.
Can you guess which city is being shown?
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The pictures
are from Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic.
Having seen
the pictures, would you like to visit this city?
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2.- Your
turn…
Answer the
following questions out loud giving as much detail as possible.
Have you
ever been to Prague?
What was
your first impression?
If you
haven’t been to Prague, what do you know about it?
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3.- Pre-listening
task
Later in
this lesson, you will hear a presentation on Prague. However, before
you do, I would like you to think of some things you would like to know
about the city, for example, what language do they speak there? What
is the food like? Etc.
Write at
least 4 questions.
a) ________________________________________
b) ________________________________________
c) ________________________________________
d) ________________________________________
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4.- Listening
(Video)
Listen to
your teacher talk about Prague. Are any of your questions answered?
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4.1.- Your
teacher talks about three different things. Put them in order:
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see the answer click on the table; double click return)
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4.2.- Listen
again. Answer the following questions with complete sentences.
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see the answer click on the table; double click return)
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5.- Language
focus – Joining Words
Joining words
are words that are used to join two sentences together. They are used
to make a sentence more complex in structure. At this level, you should
be using joining words in both written and spoken English.
Here is a
list of some of the most common joining words used in English:
Because
Because of
Thanks to
That’s why
Seeing that
For
this reason
Given that
As a result of
In fact
Therefore
Nowadays
However
In spite of
Although
While
On the whole
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5.1.- Look
at the tapescript and underline all of the joining words used.
Tapescript
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see the answer click on the table; double click return)
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6.- Language focus – Joining Words (continuation)
Before you
carry out the next exercise, take 2 minutes to learn all of the ‘joining
words’ previously introduced.
6.1.- Ways
of learning vocabulary
Everyone
has their own method of learning vocabulary. Here are a few popular
ideas:
- Write
down the word you are trying to learn 5 times
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Write sentences using the words you are trying to learn.
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Look at the word you are trying to learn, cover the word, write the
word & check you have it correct.
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Write out the words on post-it notes and place them in visible places
in your house / place or work, etc.
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6.2.- Complete
the following sentences using a joining word from the list below. There
may be more than one answer.
In spite of / For this reason / Thanks to / On the
whole / Although
While / In fact / Therefore
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see the answer click on the table; double click return)
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7.- Your
turn…
Now you have
learned your joining words and you have heard your teacher give a short
presentation on Prague, It’s your turn!
Prepare
a spoken presentation on a city that you have recently visited. You
must include: general information on the city, main tourist attractions
and talk about the climate.
Do not forget
to use some of the ‘joining words’ taught to you this lesson!