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Spoken English I - review of topics


SECTION 1 - Explanations

DEFINITE AND INDEFINITE ARTICLES




AMERICAN VS. BRITISH ENGLISH






FORMAL AND INFORMAL EXPRESSIONS

See more informal/formal expresssions HERE.


SECTION 2 - Practice



Self-study
Each student is going to practice with the following exercises. Click on the links below to access the content.

Articles:   Exercise 1       Exercise 2 
Formal vs informal:  Exercise 1 
AmE/BrE: Exercise 1       Exercise 2


SECTION 3 - Pronunciation and speaking practice

ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS




SILENT LETTERS


INFORMAL CONTRACTIONS 


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Students will be divided into small groups and practice speaking by asking some of these questions:

1. Is English an easy or difficult language to learn?
2. How long will it take to master English?
3. Which English skill is the easiest (reading, writing, speaking, or listening)?
4. Which English skill is the hardest (reading, writing, speaking, or listening)?
5. How is English different from your language?
6. Do you have any hobbies?
7. What do you do in your free time?
8. How do you relax when you are stressed?
9. Do you prefer to be alone or around people? Why?
10. What are some things that you consider to be a waste of time?
11. What do you like about your own culture?
12. What do you dislike about your own culture?
13. What is your opinion of American culture?
14. What is your opinion of Japanese culture?
15. What is your favorite modern technology?
16. What problems does modern technology cause?
17. How can you personally help the environment?
18. What is your favorite holiday? And how do you celebrate it?
19. Do you like to stay at home or travel when you have a holiday?
20. Where do you see yourself in five years' time?

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