Me and my languages

Me and my languages

Poll

Tick the ones you agree with.

• I learn English for exams/travel/work, etc.

• I am the best language learner in my family.

• I used some learning strategies when studying my second language.

• I can remember the first time I used a foreign language outside the classroom.

• I know someone bilingual.

Speaking

• Write four dates, four names and four places that are important to you.

• Dates: 7 May 2008-My son was born.

• Names: Elliot, ...

• Places: Rome, ...

• Take turns to explain what you wrote.As you listen, think of questions to ask afterwards.

Vocabulary

Think of all the people you have talked to in the last 24 hours.What relationship do they have to you?

What are the stereotypes of men and women in your country?

stereotype: .a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.

Open Ended

Can you think about one man and one woman who have played important roles in your life? Who were they? Why was the relationship important?

Think about your classmates.Someone who:

Ask the other students to check if they agree with your ideas.

• never gets angry

• always does homework

• talks too much

• likes eating junk food

• goes for a walk everyday

• has a pet

• does not eat mushroom

Prepare to talk about yourself for 60 seconds.Plan your answers.

60 seconds about you

• What three words best describe you?

• What is your idea of perfect happiness?

• What is your greatest achievement?

• What do you always carry with you?

• What is your favorite month and why?

• What is your favorite smell and taste?

• If you could change one thing about the past, what would it be?

Learn to use two-word responses

1.Of course.

2.That's right.

3.I see.

4.No problem.

5.Go ahead.

a)Please continue.

b)You're correct.

c)You're welcome.

d)Yes, definitely.

e)I understand.