Thursday, 30 October 2014

Lesson 6: Wednesday 29/Thursday 30 October 2014

Classwork:
- Speaking (Part 2): p17 Ex 2b, 3c, 6
- Grammar: p18 Ex 3a

Homework:
- p18 Ex 2a + 5b

Monday, 27 October 2014

Lesson 5: Monday 27/Tuesday 28 October 2014

Classwork:
- Listening: p15 Ex 3
- Use of English: p19 Ex 2c

Homework:
- Vocabulary p16: Write 2 (or more!) sentences about each of the 3 photos using language from Ex 1b + 2a (to answer the two questions above the photos)
e.g.
'What are the advantages of these ways of learning?'
Lectures can be a very effective way of learning if the communication is two-way and the audience are fully engaged.
'How might the learners be feeling?'
The students attending the lecture may be feeling a little overwhelmed by the complexity or volume of information being presented by the lecturer. 

Book: Cambridge Advanced Practice Exam Papers

http://www.amazon.es/Cambridge-English-Advanced-Revised-Students/dp/1107653517/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1414438937&sr=8-3&keywords=cambridge+advanced+2015

Here is a link to the edition of the CAE/Advanced exam practice book which you'll be using both in and outside class for authentic exam practice. It is currently the only available book adapted to the new 2015 exam format. Please buy a copy as soon as you can - and remember that there's no need to buy the edition which includes CDs, since we'll be doing all the listening tasks in class.

Thursday, 23 October 2014

Lesson 4: Wednesday 22/Thursday 23 October 2014

Classwork:
- Writing (Letters/Emails): p14 Ex 1, 2, 3, 4a

Homework:
- Write formal letter of complaint: p14 Ex 4b (for Wednesday 29/Thursday 30)


Wednesday, 22 October 2014

Audioscripts: Module 1


Here are the audioscripts for Module 1. Please use them to review listening exercises we do in class,  extract new vocabulary, and notice features of native English speech. If you would prefer a PDF version, please email me and I´d be happy to send it to you.

Monday, 20 October 2014

Lesson 3: Monday 20/Tuesday 21 October 2014

Classwork:
- Use of English: p11 Ex2 + 3
- Grammar (Verb forms): p13 Ex1

Homework:
- Verb forms: p13 Ex 2, 3, 4a

Sunday, 19 October 2014

Website: Flo-Joe

http://www.flo-joe.co.uk/cae/students/

The website that I recommended in the first lesson as one of the best for information about CAE and practice activities - check it out!

Lesson 2: Wednesday 15/Thursday 16 October 2014

Classwork:
- Speaking: p10 Ex 1
- Reading: p8-9 Ex 3
- Listening: p12 Ex 3 + 4

Homework:
- Listening: p12 Ex 5
- Phrasal verbs: p10 Ex 3

Lesson 1: Monday 13/Tuesday 14 October 2014

Classwork:
- Quiz about CAE exam

Homework:
- Writing: 'CAE and I'
(2 paragraphs about your motivation for taking this course and a personal evaluation of your strengths and weaknesses in English)