ACS 205

LANGUAGE LEADER / INTERMEDIATE

UNIT 4 : LANGUAGE

Match the countries and the languages 1. ENGLISH A. SINGAPORE 1. A&F 2. FRENCH B. ARGENTINA 2. C 3. ARABIC C. ALGERIA 3. C&E 4. CHINESE D. BRAZIL 5.SPANISH

4. A 5. B E. SAUDI ARABIA 6. PORTUGUESE 6. D F. JAMAICA

UNIT 4.1 : LEARNING LANGUAGES

What are the techniques of learning a language ? Do you have special /specific techniques while learning a language ?

UNIT 4.1 : LEARNING LANGUAGES

UNIT 4.1 : LEARNING LANGUAGES Bilingual (adj)

1. Able to speak and write in two languages equally well.

*Their kids are bilingual.

UNIT 4.1 : LEARNING LANGUAGES Slang (n)

1. Very informal and usually offensive language used by a special group like young people or criminals.

UNIT 4.1 : LEARNING LANGUAGES Accent (n)

1. The way in which someone pronounces words ,influenced by the country or are they come from. *America / British Accent

UNIT 4.1 : LEARNING LANGUAGES Dialect (n)

1. The form of a language which is spoken in only one area of a country *Chinese dialect

UNIT 4.1 : LEARNING LANGUAGES

Work with a partner and do exercises1 & 2 3. Complete the statements with the words in the box.

UNIT 4.1 : LEARNING LANGUAGES

UNIT 4.1 : LEARNING LANGUAGES Fall Behind (phr. v.)

1. Make less progress than other people

UNIT 4.1 : LEARNING LANGUAGES Let sb down (phr. v.)

1. To dissapoint / fail

UNIT 4.1 : LEARNING LANGUAGES Pick up (phr. v.)

1. Learn easily

UNIT 4.1 : LEARNING LANGUAGES Get by (phr. v.)

1. Survive

UNIT 4.1 : LEARNING LANGUAGES Catch on (phr. v.)

1. Understand

UNIT 4.1 : LEARNING LANGUAGES Keep up with (phr. v.)

1. Make as much progress as others

UNIT 4.1 : LEARNING LANGUAGES Take up (phr. v.)

1. Start doing something like a new activity or hobby

UNIT 4.1 : LEARNING LANGUAGES READING

Look at the text on page 39 and do the exercises.

UNIT 4.1 : LEARNING LANGUAGES SPEAKING

Work with a partner to discuss the statements on page 39.

UNIT 4.2 : LANGUAGE and TEXTING

Do you text ? How often do you text a day ?

Why do you text ? Do you think language is affected by texting ? How ?

UNIT 4.2 : LANGUAGE and TEXTING

Listen to two friends at university and do the exercises

UNIT 4.2 : LANGUAGE and TEXTING

3a. Look at the track 1.21 on page 172 and underline the future sentences. 3b. Look at your underlined examples in the audioscript and match the sentences with the examples. 3c. Complete the rules with

will, going to or present continous

UNIT 4.2 : LANGUAGE and TEXTING

FUTURE FORMS

WILL

We use “will” to : *make decisions/ promises at the time of speaking

“I am busy now, I will call you 5 minutes later ”

*make predictions

“Don’t worry, I am sure you’ll pass your exams ”

GOING TO

We use “going to” to: *talk about plans or intentions (something you have already decided)

“We’re going to watch Black Swan tonight, we have the tickets”

PRESENT CONTINOUS

We use “present continous ” to: * talk about fixed future arrangements, usually involving other people

“I’m meeting Peter at the cinema at seven ”

UNIT 4.2 : LANGUAGE and TEXTING

4. Work with a partner and choose the best answer.

UNIT 4.2 : LANGUAGE and TEXTING

How important is correct spelling in a language ? What about correct grammar?

Are you good at spelling and grammar in your language ?

UNIT 4.2 : LANGUAGE and TEXTING

Read the text on page 41 and do the exercises 6a & 6b

UNIT 4.2 : LANGUAGE and TEXTING

Look up the words in a dictionary and answer the questions below. ALLOW LET PERMIT * To say that someone can do something – used about parents, teachers or people in authority

*** I am not allowed to stay out after midnight.

* To allow someone to do something . “Let” is used in everyday English.

*** My sister let me use her bicycle at the weekend.

* If something is permitted, it is allowed according to the rules

*** Smoking is not permitted in the building.

UNIT 4.2 : LANGUAGE and TEXTING

Work with a partner to discuss the statements on page 41.

UNIT 4.3 : DISAPPEARING LANGUAGES p. 43

Discuss the statements . Listen and do the exercises.

UNIT 4.3 : DISAPPEARING LANGUAGES

GRAMMAR: First Conditional 6. Look at the examples in exercise

UNIT 4.3 : DISAPPEARING LANGUAGES

GRAMMAR: First Conditional If-clause

If + present simple

+ main clause

will/may/might/should, etc.

*If you come to my house, we can have a dinner together.

* If people learn only English, other languages will die out

We don’t use will in the if-clause If people will only learn English at school, other language die out

UNIT 4.3 : DISAPPEARING LANGUAGES

GRAMMAR: First Conditional Use the first conditional to talk about real possibilities

*If they don’t hurry, they ‘ll miss the plane !

* If I don’t study for this exam, I will fail the course.

We can use main clause first.

We might buy a car if I save enough money

Unless means the same as if not.

Unless we protect languages, they’ll become extinct.

*If we do not protect languages , they….

UNIT 4.3 : DISAPPEARING LANGUAGES

Please do the grammar exercises.

UNIT 4.4 : SCENARIO

Read the situation and do the exercises 1, 2a & 2b

UNIT 4.4 : SCENARIO

Listen and do the exercises 3a & 3b.

UNIT 4.4 : SCENARIO

Key Langauge : Accepting and rejecting ideas, considering consequences Listen and complete the extracts.

OTHER USEFUL PHRASES That’s an excellent idea.

I don’t think that’s a good idea.

If we do that, what will happen ?

Let’s look at the consequences

UNIT 4.4 : SCENARIO

UNIT 4.4 : SCENARIO

TASK : Selecting an English Language Programme Work in groups of four and do the exercises. Try to use the useful phrases.