Lesson 5B: What do you have for breakfast?

Submitted by api on Wed, 12/15/2021 - 08:34

The context of this lesson is what people in diffrent parts of the world have for breakfast. Sts begin by learning the vocabulary for basic food items, e.g., fruit. (Later in the lesson, they learn the words for other meals – lunch and dinner.) After reading about diffrent breakfasts, Sts learn the we, you, and they forms and Wh- questions in the simple present. In Pronunciation, Sts have more practice in word stress and pronouncing consonant sounds. The lesson builds up to a speaking activity where Sts talk about what people eat in their country and also their family’s eating habits.

Lesson 5A: A bad hair day

Submitted by api on Wed, 12/15/2021 - 08:34

A typical conversation between a hair stylist and his customer provides the context for Sts to learn the fist two forms (I and you) of the simple present in affiative and negative sentences and questions. After the grammar presentation and practice, Sts go to the Vocabulary Bank to learn a group of common verb phrases that are then recycled in the listening. In Pronunciation, Sts practice linking words together. They also practice three consonant sounds. Finally, all the language is brought together in the speaking activity where Sts ask and answer questions about lifestyle.

Lesson 4B: That's a cool car

Submitted by api on Wed, 12/15/2021 - 08:34

This lesson uses the context of cars for Sts to learn some common adjectives and how to use them. Although the grammar of adjectives is very simple, the vocabulary load is quite high in this lesson, as it includes both colors and
common adjectives. Some beginners may not know any of these words. After the grammar, Sts read their fist “real text,” an article adapted from a magazine about men’s cars and women’s cars. Pronunciation focuses on the sounds /ɔ/, /ɑr/, and /ɔr/. The lesson ends with Sts speaking and writing about their car, and their “dream” car.

Lesson 4A: Family and Friends

Submitted by api on Wed, 12/15/2021 - 08:34

In this lesson, Sts fist learn the possessive adjectives and the possessive ’s through some short dialogues. Then they learn words for people and family members in the Vocabulary Bank, as well as some irregular plurals. The new vocabulary is supported by the pronunciation section, which highlights common vowel sounds in the new words. The lesson ends with Sts talking and writing about their families.