Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Useful Expressions for Presentation (Cont'd)

More of the expressions are to be discussed in class!
They are provided in the order below:
  1. Introducing the topic
  2. Giving an overview
  3. Finishing a section
  4. Starting a new section
  5. Analyzing a point and giving recommendations
  6. Giving examples
  7. Summarizing and concluding
  8. Paraphrasing and clarifying
  9. Inviting others to discuss/ask questions
Find the expressions HERE: http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/business/talkingbusiness/unit3presentations/expert.shtml

(Major reference: BBC Talking Business [Online])

Friday, December 26, 2014

Reminder: Topics 1-15!

The following presents a list of all the topics (Topics 1-15) discussed in class!
  • People - Age & Build
    (http://www.esl-lab.com/vocab/v-people.htm)
  • Personality Types
    (http://www.esl-lab.com/vocab/v-personality.htm) 
  • Technology - Computers & the Internet
    (http://www.esl-lab.com/vocab/v-computers.htm) 
  • Education - Learning Languages
    (http://www.esl-lab.com/vocab/v-language.htm)
  • Relationship - Dating & Marriage
    (http://www.esl-lab.com/vocab/v-love.htm)
  • Business - Jobs & Workplace
    (http://www.esl-lab.com/vocab/v-workplace.htm)
  • Entertainment -
    (1) Movies (http://www.esl-lab.com/vocab/v-theater.htm)
    (2) (More to be discovered on the website, 20-min ESL Lessons)
  • Super heroes & superpower (especially the introduction and the types of powers)
    (http://powerlisting.wikia.com/wiki/List_of_Supernatural_Powers_and_Abilities)
  • Transportation
    (http://www.esl-lab.com/vocab/v-trans.htm)
  • Weather
    (http://www.esl-lab.com/vocab/v-weather.htm)
  • Art - Architecture
  • Behavior
  • Food
  • Nature
  • Pop Culture
Note that our final exam will cover Topics 1-15.

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Useful Expressions (4): Superpower (DUE on 12/8)

If you were one of the superheroes, what kind of superpower would you have?
Get ideas from some movie trailers online and come back here to share with us!
Also try consulting the list of supernatural powers and abilities offered on the website recommended below.
(http://powerlisting.wikia.com/wiki/List_of_Supernatural_Powers_and_Abilities)

Note that EACH student will have to post your comment before the due date (12/8).
Each comment should be at least one paragraph (with 5-6 sentences in it)!