Tuesday, 4 December 2018

Core - Tuesday - Homework

Finish your topic sentence and write a hook sentence. 


HOOK
Example
Rhetorical Question
The question arises as to why slaves did not run away from their masters more often.
A quote
“Live as if you were to die tomorrow; learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Ghandi
Fact or Myth
You’ve probably heard that spinach, the food that made Popeye strong, contains high levels of iron. This a myth, in reality the levels of iron aren’t particularly high and most of that iron can’t even be absorbed by the body.
Anecdote
One sunny afternoon while walking Blanca, my very sociable bullterrier, I decided to introduce her to Philip, the mailman. At first, she was friendly, but as Philip turned to leave, Blanca leaped for his buttocks and ripped off the back of Phillip’s trousers. Fortunately, Phillip was not injured. Nevertheless, I was very concerned about my dog’s behavior, so I took Blanca to my veterinarian to find out why she had acted so aggressively. Dr. Rios, Blanca’s veterinarian, explained that there were three factors which could trigger an aggressive response from almost any dog


Essay Title: Springtime in the Big Apple

The great American artist Georgia O’Keefe painted the perfect picture of New York City when she said, “One can’t paint New York as it is, but rather as it’s felt.” Everyone should get the chance to experience New York City at least once in a lifetime. New York City has a different feel in every season. The best time to visit the Big Apple is springtime. Spring is an affordable, comfortable, and fun time to experience everything the city has to offer. In comparison to winter and summer, spring is ideal.


Elec 1 - Tuesday

Thursday, 1 November 2018

Friday - Elective 1

EXAM REVIEW FOR FRIDAY

Indirect Questions (Unit 11:1)
Explanation 
Practice 1
Practice 2
Practice 3
Practice 4
Speaking Exercise 

Question Tags (Unit 11:2)
Question Tags Practice


Reported speech (unit 12:1 and 12:2)
Do Ex: 1
Back-shift 
Questions
More Questions 
Requests 
Mixed 

Review of Present Perfect Simple and Continuous 

Exam Review
REVIEW for the BIG exam on FRIDAY ;-D


Gerund of Infinitives
Practice 1
Practice 2
Practice 3
Practice 4

Gerunds and Infinitives

Common verbs and phrases that are followed by a gerund

  • admit
  • advise
  • avoid
  • be used to
  • can’t help
  • can’t stand
  • consider
  • deny
  • discuss
  • dislike
  • end up
  • enjoy
  • feel like
  • finish
  • forget
  • get used to
  • give up
  • go on
  • have difficulty
  • have problems
  • have trouble
  • imagine
  • it’s no use
  • it’s worthwhile
  • keep
  • look forward to
  • mention
  • mind
  • miss
  • recommend
  • remember
  • quit
  • spend time
  • stop
  • suggest
  • understand
  • waste time
  • work at

Common verbs that can be followed by either a gerund or an infinitive without causing a change in meaning

  • begin
  • continue
  • hate
  • intend
  • like
  • love
  • prefer
  • start

Common verbs that can be followed by a gerund or infinitive but with a change in meaning

  • forget
  • remember
  • stop

Common verbs that are followed by an infinitive

  • afford
  • agree
  • appear
  • arrange
  • ask
  • care
  • decide
  • demand
  • expect
  • fail
  • forget
  • hope
  • learn
  • manage
  • mean
  • offer
  • plan
  • prepare
  • pretend
  • promise
  • refuse
  • remember
  • seem
  • stop
  • volunteer
  • wait
  • want
  • wish

Friday, 28 September 2018

Core - Friday

1. Check homework from Thursday
2. Speaking 7:8
3. Dictation 


Homework 
Change the sentences

Optional Homework 
Write or Record something similar to this TRANSCRIPT (Use many examples of PPS and PPC)

Thursday, 6 September 2018

Exam 1-4

Things to study for tomorrow
Past simple + Past perfect
When I saw you, I had just received some bad news.

May I / Can I
Can I ask for some help?
May I use your cellphone?

Should Vs Must
3rd person present simple (goes, speaks, sits)
I should go.
I must go.

Verbs + ing
Verbs + infinitive

While + P.C

The verb ‘hold’

Wednesday, 29 August 2018

1. Were you feeling worried, anxious or nervous before you came
to Vancouver?


2. Where were you studying English before you came here?


3. Had you waited a long time before your Canadian visa arrived?


4. Had your parents chosen your name before you were born?


5. Were you exercising at any point last week?


6. Were you crying when you said goodbye to your parents/family/friends?


7. Had you been in a situation with many foreigners before you came to ccel?


8. Had you studied in another country before you came to Canada? How was
it different from now? Would you like to learn another language in another country?


9. Had you already spoken to your parents when you came to class today?

10. While you were growing up did you have any near-death experiences?

Friday, 24 August 2018

Elective 1 - Friday

Silent Letters
Conversation with 'How long does it take'

Conversation
1.    How long does it take you to get to school?
2.    How long does it take you to brush your teeth?
3.    How long does it take you to eat lunch?
4.    How long does it take you to do your homework?
5.    How long does it take you to do your makeup in the morning?
6.    How long does it take you to have a shower?
7.    How long does it take you to sober up?
8.    How long does it take you to run 5km?
9.    How long does it take you to get ready in the morning?
10. How long did it take you to fall in love?


10.    How long does it take to find a taxi in your city?
11.    How long does it take to get to your country from Vancouver?

12. How long does it take to give birth to a baby?

Elec 1 - Thursday

 Digital Detox