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Mind Maps
Mind Maps
Agreeing or disagreeing.pdfExpressing opinion.pdfSuggesting ideas.pdfReacting or commenting on ideas.pdfAWKWARD SITUATIONS.pdfReacting in an awkward situation.pdfDEBATES.pdfTasks related to the textbook
Tasks related to the textbook
6A Music and emotions
6A Music and emotions
Monologue: Music's in the air.
7B Actors Acting
7B Actors Acting
14 Actors Acting
Click on the image to watch some the videos of actors performing different roles. Imagine you are one of these characters. Prepare a three- minute monologue in the first person talking about how you feel and what's happened to you. Use at least one phrase from the list. Remember to use grammar and vocabulary of the level.
8A Crime
8A Crime
Monologues:
Monologues:
Different types of punishment
Different types of punishment
Talk about the different forms of punishment shown in the pictures below (prison sentence, community service, death penalty). Give you view on which ones are more effective and explain whether some of them should be abolished. Is it better to try to reform criminals or to punish them? Why?
Background information: Video: How offenders are sentenced in England and Wales To read the transcript click here
Young offenders
Young offenders
What kind of punishment would be most appropriate for teenagers who commit the crimes shown in the pictures below (car theft, pickpocketing, hacking)? What should be the minimum age for serving a prison sentence? Is “alternative” punishment more effective when the offenders are minors? Why/not?
Background information:
Sentences for young people in the UK
Debate: prison sentences for young offenders in the USA
Justice
Justice
Equality before the law is the principle under which all people are subject to the same laws of justice. However, issues concerning equality, fairness, and justice are always discussed in different forums. What would you say regarding this matter? Is the average citizen well protected or does social position determine application of the law?
Background information
Video: The work of magistrates in England and Wales To read the transcript click here
Video: The work of judges in the Crown Court in England and Wales To read the transcript click here
9A Advertising
9A Advertising
60 Powerful Social Issue Ads That'll Make You Stop And Think
Click on the image and choose an advert related to a global issue. Choose one and give a three-minute presentation about the advert, the global issue it addresses and how it manages to make an impact. You can find information and vocabulary about different global issues here. Remember to use grammar and vocabulary of the level.
Functions
Functions
Persuading and clarifying
Persuading and clarifying
Brainstorming
Brainstorming
Managing an awkward situation
Managing an awkward situation
Awkward situation: audio Listen to the audio and practice pronunciation, rhythm and intonation. Use the transcripts as well.
Group discussion: Mobile addiction
Debates
Debates
Giving your opinion
Giving your opinion
Expressions to give your opinion
Giving your opinon audio Listen to the audio and practice pronunciation, rhythm and intonation. Use the transcripts as well.
Preparing yourself for the Certification Test (PTEC)
Preparing yourself for the Certification Test (PTEC)
Monologue and dialogue topics 2019
Monologue and dialogue topics 2019
Topics covered in monologues and dialogues in 2018
Topics covered in monologues and dialogues in 2018
Please bear in mind that this list is not exhaustive and you may be ask to speak about any other topic, as long as it corresponds to the B2 level.
To see the list of topics covered in monologues and dialogues in 2018 click here.
What we consider mistakes of a lower level
What we consider mistakes of a lower level
To see what we consider mistakes of a lower level, click here.
Practice for PTEC: Monologues
Practice for PTEC: Monologues
Find a newspaper article or a video that will help you prepare it. Something with interesting information and specific vocabulary.
Upload your monologue to Flipgrid (I'll open the Grid soon). Don't forget to put a link to the article or video you have used when you do this. Flipgrid allows you to do so.
Try not to repeat monologue. This way, everybody will have models to prepare the exam.
Speaking tutorials for PTEC: Monologues
Speaking tutorials for PTEC: Monologues
To learn how to structure a monologue, click here. By Nate Keegan.
Practice with the following speaking tutorials created by Cristina Herrero.
Speaking tutorials for PTEC: Dialogues
Speaking tutorials for PTEC: Dialogues
Practice with the following speaking tutorials created by Cristina Herrero.
Inspirational good speaking
Inspirational good speaking
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