EnglishSC

Warm-up

Our topic is English!

We will play the game called "Continue the story".

Each of you should spontaneously continue one story. One by one make small phrases to make a story.

Begginings:

• As soon as I woke up...

• Kate went to the store when suddenly...

• You entered this session and saw...

Discussion

• Why do you study English?

• Do you enjoy speaking in a language that is not your mother tongue?

• What level of English would satisfy you? What learning goals do you have? Is it possible to learn to speak English like a native speaker does?

• How did you feel about the English language education you received at school? How was it taught?

• ​When it comes to English, what are your strengths and weaknesses? Choose from vocabulary, grammar, fluency, pronunciation, reading, listening, writing, and knowledge of idioms. Which do you most want to improve?

• What are the benefits of learning another language?

• What is your favorite word in English? What do you like about it?

• Will technology end the need to learn other languages? How?

• What study tips do you have for people who want to improve their English? What is the best way to improve quickly?

• Do you watch television shows in English to help improve your English skills? How effective is this method? Can you recommend any shows to watch?

Jokes in english

Why is the letter "T" like an island?

Q: Why is the letter "T" like an island?

A: Because it's in the middle of "water".

What's worse than finding a maggot(личинка) in an apple?

Q: What's worse than finding a maggot in an apple?

A: Finding half a maggot!

Why didn't the skeleton go to the party?

Q: Why didn't the skeleton go to the party?

A: Because he had no-body to go with!

Is there a joke which at least caused a smile on your face?

• to pull one's leg - to tease(дразнить) by telling smth shocking as a joke

• to feel under the weather - to feel ill, not well

• to spill the beans - to tell secret information

• once in a blue moon - not very often, rarely

Meanings:

• Do you like pulling your friends’ legs? What kinds of jokes do you make?

• When was the last time you felt under the weather?

• Are you good at keeping secrets, or do you easily spill the beans?

• What do you only do once in a blue moon?

Questions with idioms

Reflection

• What activity did you like most today?

• Was there anything useful or new for you?

• Share how do you fell now!