做重要的决定
Winnie - Chemistry Teacher in Middle School
Loves listening to music and taking walks with her friends
Wants to learn a new language and feels English will be the most helpful
Katie - Math Teacher in Middle School
Likes reading books, playing sports, and cooking delicious
Since middle school, she has liked English very much. Would also like to travel abroad and speak English fluently. Also hopes to work in an international school.
A leader should set an example for the colleagues. A leader is an excellent member of the company.
When she was in middle school, she was the leader of the class. Now she is a department manager at the middle school and has an influence on her colleagues. Encourages her colleagues to work harder and learn more about their careers.
A new colleague should be patient with students. The person should also study and gain some knowledge on the curriculum to be able to teach effectively. The teaching methods should also be adapted to the students' needs. The person should also make a plan for their career.
She listened attentively and then used his interests to guide him make a good and practical decision.
peng - Just graduated from university
Enjoys learning English and hopes to attend a Mater's degree program and study English more
Feels English is a global language that is widely used.
A good leader should love all the people in the company. A leader is also responsible for leading others and should be good at communicating.
Shows her family and friends facts about certain subjects and helps them make decisions.
Figuring out what a person's interest is very important. We should also pay attention to the specific field and what someone is good at. The environment and location are also important when making career decisions. If someone is working alone in a new city, they might feel isolated and lonely.
She seems very professional and an expert in career decisions. She guided the man to think about his career, 10 years in the future.
Short-term or Long-term goals
Short-term goal - something you can accomplish soon (maybe in 1 year)
Long-term goal - something you an accomplish later in life (maybe in 10 years)
Making big decisions
How do you influence others?
I think, first we should do the best of (for) ourselves. Do something good for society.
What advice to give colleagues with making a career decision?
Vocabulary
colleague
idioms
decisions
advice
survival
career
interest
spaghetti
chef
florist
musician
restaurant
opportunity
searching
university
goals
What could you say to help a colleague understand their own goals?
I think, first of all, we need to understand what we are good at and interested in. Find a job that we are interested in not just for survival. No need to change jobs frequently. Focus on one industry and grasp an opportunity when it comes.
How can you lead them to make own decision?
I need them to follow there heart to make their own decision.
Using idioms
When we make a career decisions, first of all we need to follow our heart of what we like and don't like. We need to think twice before making other decisions. We need to look at the big picture of the industry to see if it is realistic for us to develop our career. We could take a calculated risk, if we are not sure, but need to try.
Examples of idioms
Follow your heart...
Take a calculated risk...
I've been doing some soul-searching...
I've been think long and hard...
What makes someone a bad leader?
The leader, maybe indecisive.
They can't agree with their staff.
I think the first, the leader does not have a good personality. They strive for profits. They don't think about the workers. They need to keep his promise. The leader should be qualified in their position.
Describe a big decision. Who did you go to for guidance?
The big decision that I had to make was with a customer. It was difficult to communicate with making a decision.
参与一项实验
Lesson aim
By the end of this lesson, Students will be able to name the people in a courtroom and participate in a court trial.
Target language
Lexis
People in a courtroom:judge, jury, prosecutor, defense lawyer, defendant, defense lawyer, witness, clerk, etc.
Verbs in the courtroom:deny, allege, accuse, warn, demand, object, swear, testify, etc.
Slide 2
Cheng/Alex-China
Basketball, spending time with kids
jury, witnesses, prosecutor
Coraline-China
I like reading and watching movies.
plaintiff and defendant
Sophia-China
accountant supervisor
spending time with family
jury, judge, defendant, witness, attorney
Lillian- China
reading books
accountant
judge, witness, jury, lawyer, defendant
Constance-China
I really enjoy hitting the gym.
Typically, prosecutor who usually initiates a lawsuit against a suspect.
Witness, defendant
Slide 3.
Alex-I participated in a trial. He worked in a company but the boss didn't sign a contract with him. Violating contract laws. Eventually came to an agreement. The company had to compensate your friend.
There were no witnesses.
Liliian-Crime on tv where a woman had a hard time giving birth so she killed pregnant women.
Constance-a tv series made by netflix.
Soldier killed an innocent man in Afghanistan. He was taken to military court. He was proven guilty by video recorded.
There were technical errors and found the soldier was in the right.
Coraline-I've seen a court trial on tv. 12 angry men.
There were a lot of evidence and witnesses that he killed his father.
jury member-person on the jury
Sophia-I have actually never seen one in real life. But my husband had. It was several years ago. My mother-in-law had a civil case about contract dispute.
They split the payment for the decision.
Slide 4.
jury
defense lawyer
judge
witness
prosecutor
defendant
Slide 5
Alex-judge
prosecutor
Lilllian-lawyer prosecutor/defendant
Constance-prosecutor/defendant lawyer/judge
Lillian-prosecutor
了解电脑
Lexis
Asking for clarification:
1. Could you explain what you mean (by this), please?
2. I’m sorry, but I don’t understand what you are trying to say.
3. I’m not quite sure I follow you.
4. I’m afraid I’m not clear about …
5. Could you say that again, please?
Giving clarification:
1. What I’m trying to say is …
2. What I mean is …
Checking for understanding:
1. Are you with me so far?
2. Would you like me to go over that again?
3. Do you understand?
Pronunciation
Clarification - klah-ri-fi-key-shun
L. D. -
Are you with me so far?
I have bought a new computer, but I haven't used a computer before.
Can you help me?
I have to set a password?
Do I have to set a password?
Can you tell me how to look up some information on the internet?
What I mean is, can you tell me how to find some information on the internet using a computer?
Maggie W. -
What I'm trying to say is...
Quella P. -
Are you with me so far?
I have recently bought a new computer, but I'm afraid I'm not clear about how to use it.
No, I understand.
I think I follow you./
I'm not quite sure I follow you. (To ask for clarification)
What do I need to do?
First, you should open your computer.
Can you see the icon?
Are you with me so far?
I'm not quite sure I follow you. Can you repeat that?
Cindy I. -
I'm so sorry, but I don't understand what you are trying to say.
First, (you) turn on the computer.
I recommend opening your computer first.
Are you with me so far?
You can click on an icon and log in.
Would you like me to go over that again?
Wei-Way from China. Great passion for basketball and hip hop music. Free time listen to a lot of hip hop song. Gave example of computer problem asking classmate how to fix it.
Wang- Jessica from China. Sales person for custom furniture company. Free time like watching movies or cooking for families. Great answer on how to fix to the computer. Asked questions to make sure she understood the problem. Did great job in activity A/B student. She gave detailed information to help Anna set up her computer.
Anna- From China. Office Worker. In spare time watching movies and listening to music. Activity of computer problem. Used example of not being able to download an app. Repeated the answer back to ZZ. Anna did great asking questions of Jessica to make sure she understood how to set up her computer.
Zizi- ZZ lives in China. Spare time watching movies. Like listening to music. ZZ repeated the question back to Anna to make sure she understood. Asked questions to help Anna fix the issue. Great job in asking questions on material she didn't understand. Did great with activity Sara on reading and using check for understanding, asking clarification.
Jason- left at 6 minutes. Did not return to class.
Shijing- Sara from China. In free time exercise and cooking. Gave detailed example of problem with her computer. Did great with activity Sara on reading and using check for understanding, asking clarification.
Asking for clarification
Could you explain what you mean ( by this), please?
I'm sorry, but I don't understand what you are trying to say.
I'm not suite sure I follow you.
I'm afraid I'm not clear about...
Giving clarification
What I'm trying to say is...
What I mean is...
Checking for understanding
Are you with me so far?
Would you like me to go over that again?
Corrections
The laptop can’t connect... ... internet - The laptop can’t connectto the internet
Softwareson your computer -Software on your computer
You cancancelsome content - You candelete some content
Areyou follow...me? -Do youfollowme? /Are youwith me? /Are youfollowing me?
谈谈美国人
Pronunciation
Clinical
Medical
Postgrad
Quarantine
Pandemic
Cosmopolitan
Universal
Enthusiastic
Exaggerated
Accent
Confidence
Absolutely
Conversation
Couch potato
What do Americans sound like
What words are typically used America?
What's up
I got it
A dope = A stupid person
What's happening
Dude. ... friend
Faucet. ... tap
Diaper. ... Nappy
Bangs. ...
Booger. = It's what comes out of your nose
Bummer= That’s too bad;
That’s a shame.
He’s creepy = He’s strange and a little bit scary.
Dude= friend, man, buddy, etc.
That’s so lame = That’s useless, not good, not cool or hip.
I bombed the test = I failed the test.
I’m beat = I’m tired.
It sucks
It's pants
How's it hanging
What up with you
Knackard = really tired
bushed = tired
How say you = What do you say.
Target language
American English can be a little fast.
I hope I can help you feel better.
I hope I can cheer you up.
How's it going?
I wiped out because I had a long work day.
Sorry to hear that...
Vocabulary
slurring
specific
sitcom
colloquial
sarcastic
Idioms
jack of all trades - master of none
couch potato
What do Americans sound like?
natural pronunciation
simplify words (Lillian)
easy to understand
American people communicate openly. Americans are loud and direct. They are open-minded and friendly. (Yellow)
Americans sound casual and relaxed. Sometimes they are a little aggressive. (Yukun)
In my opinion they sound like they are talking with their tounges rolled-up. (L.D.)
Americans will omit some words. Sometimes they don't say whole sentences. Sometimes they only use key words to describe what they say. Americans are tolerent of different cultures. (Jessica)
I think Americans are very easy going. They treat things directly. They are friendly and happy. (Jessie)
I think American is very easy to learn. Sometimes, I am excited when I watch American movies because they are interesting. (Peter)
What typical American words do you know? Where did you first hear these words?
What's up?
Terrific.
Awesome.
Buddy.
No problem.
Take it easy.
What the hell?
That sucks.
Bummer.
We are always on the same wavelength.
That's cool.
Super cool.
How's life?
How have you been?
How are you doing?
保持健康
It's not so tired.
should be
It's not so tiring.
I like swimming.
I like playing football.
I bought a running machine.
When I finish running I have to put it away.
I usually swimming.
should be
I usually go swimming.
Consistent
Target language:
Words to describe exercise equipment
Affordable
Versatile
Adjustable
Collapsible
Effective
Safe
Durable
Comfortable
Colorful
Light
Hard
Good/ bad quality
Simple
Elasticity
Vocabulary:
Rackets
Pronunciation:
Feature
Corrections:
Purple= wrong
Blue= correct
You said: I want to learn together with him.
You should say: I want to learn with him.
You said: I bought skip rope.
You should say: I bought a skipping rope.
You said: It's good to the young people.
You should say: It's good for young people.
You said: I can take it in my home.
You should say: I can use it at home.
You said: My family member can use it.
You should say: My family members can use it.
Use the subject-verb agreement.
You said: We can skipping in our room.
You should say: We can skip rope in our room.
You said: You can run to near park.
You should say: You can run to the nearest park.
You said: Just now you are losing weigh.
You should say: You just lost weight.
Use the simple past tense.
You said: Running a long way it can reduce your weight.
You should say: Running a long distance can help you lose weight.
Use the noun 'distance' instead of the noun 'way'.
You said: Exercising too much dangerous our knees.
You should say: Exercising too much is dangerous for our knees.
Use the preposition 'for'
Jun X-China, graduated from school-job seeking, majored in psychology, hang out with friends and share delicious, running
Jacques X- middle of China, watching movies with my wife, travel, basketball, lift weights
Tina D. China, financial manager, reading, traveling
Tina Y. - listening
Lillian C-China- reading and traveling
Andy T-China keen on writing calligraphy, fascinated by philosophy, literature and science fiction, studying English to help my son learn when he goes abroad-competition is fierce
ex-er-cise bike
I agreewithmy classmates choice.
You just stay at hometorun/running
keep healthy, more healthy or healthier
the treadmill sound is low, not loudly
Which brand would you recommed?
tokeephealthy/fit
running, weight lifting, playing basketball, swimming, skippingrope, training
equipment-running shoes, bicycle, badminton racket, treadmill, shoes, hula hoop, exercise bike,
Descriptors:suitable, smaller, useful, affordable/cheap,
light,, inconvenient, adjustable,durable, simple/easy-to-use, high quality, poor quality, versatile-more functions; doesn't occupy=space saving, lightweight, heavyweight
focus on quality, accessible, versatile, durable, easy to use,
面临挑战
Stephan-
Rachel- China- Housewife with part time job, watching movies, listening to music
Ethan- China- electrical engineer, likes travelling, watching movies, cooking
Jo- enjoys reading books, improving conversational English
Warmer:
Stephan- when you are trying to do something for the first time-it gets better with practice
Rachel- quit full time job and go back to take care of family
Jo- communicate with foreign colleagues and customers
Confident about
determination: unwavering; resolute; unyielding; steadfast; persevering; untiring; determined
Jo- Confident in what excel in, looks at what is good at such as teamwork
Stephan- confident in hobbies, feel this way because the best in that
Attitude:
Jo- Passionate attitude, if you are passionate about something you will do good, practice more, insist and collaboration
Rachel- positive and believe in yourself, believe you can succeed in achieving your goals and work hard ; faith and action
Stephan- Passion, preserve doing things and enjoy doing those things, spend time on doing tasks, the more you spend time doing them, you will do well; focus
Vocabulary: passionate, persistence; tough; positive; optimistic; focused; perseverance
Very good list of synonyms for overcoming a challenge
Stephan- Good at telling the story of his brother who wanted to change careers, due to pandemic could not start the business of running a hotel, despite of this he did not close and within last two years now has guests at hotel
Jo- Told us good story about little sister, moved across country, company she was working for was not doing well, her little sister had to leave the company,"she was not confident/ hopeful", she got accounting certificate, she got another job,encourage
Rachel- Told story about relative, used to be CEO of insurance company, was rich but lost almost all his money due to investments in the share market, borrowed lots of money, he opened restaurant, positive
Practice Task
Stephan- President overcame adversity with the wall
Rachel- Writer,despite suffering from disability, finished studies and became famous writer
Jo- Lack of money and technology,in spite ofovercame adversity and received help for business
Final task
Student A- Stephan
Student B- Rachel
Chinese; Japanese
They both gave good examples of leaders and why they deserve to be nominated for the awards; used phrases to describe how the people overcame adversity; used target language well
In summary
Stephan- Taylor Swift, very successful"people" (maybe use person)
Rachel- Admire heroes in the past who saved country, country on the brink of collapsing and people sacrificed their lives to save the nation
学习新词汇
Learning new words:
read a book
watch TV shows and movies
textbooks
apps
teaching platform
English classes
use subtitles
newspaper
dictionary
translator
Adjectives = describing words
available
curious
careful
active
useful
useless
sinful
thankful
creative
cooperative
comfortable
famous
offensive
ambitious
productive
abusive
worthless
deceitful
knowledgeable
harmonious
regretful
unthinkable
furious
selective
ruthless
TARGET LANGUAGE
Adjectives:
-able: laughable, knowledgeable, unthinkable
-ous: harmonious, luxurious, ambiguous
-ful: deceitful, regretful
-ive: evasive, productive, abusive, selective
-less: worthless, needless, mindless, ruthless
Wh- questions withdo:What do you consider worthless? What do you consider unthinkable?
Wh-questions withbe:When are you ruthless? When is it OK to be deceitful?
GRAMMAR
THEY SHOULD SAY: I think all things are meaningful
THEY SHOULD SAY: when are you deceitful
THEY SHOULD SAY: I can work effectively
THEY SHOULD SAY: being deceitful can be forgiven
GOOD SENTENCES
My boss is really knowledgeable and whenever I talk to him it is delightful
I feel productive in the morning because there is no-one to disturb
I feel that families should be harmonious
I live in a harmonious community and there are no deceitful people
If we want to have a harmonious community we should stop abusive behavior
He became abusive when he was drunk
we focus on being productive.
预测未来
SLIDE 2
Yang-In the future maybe I will be a manager.
Yiping-I think, I hope my future I will have a flexible job.
Aria-I think the technology will develop well, the AI will develop better, we can use robots to do many things instead of human beings.
SLIDE 3
Yiping-I think the first picturewillbecome true in 2060, people can travel to outer space.
Aria -I think maybe a lot of years (later) in the future our energy will be running out .sowe will move to another planet.
Yang-I think the cars (can) will be able tofly in the sky...maybe with no driver.
STEP 2
Yang-can't become true, I think technology cost is very high, there will be ...if we move to another planet..water, air, animals and other conditions...it can be true...good.
Aria-I have several ideas, in the short term, especially in the 21st century our energy will run out, that is tough work, in the long term out technology is keeping in devellpong, i think life will be better.
Yiping-ithink the future will be optimistic because humans are intelligent.
SLIDE 3
Reading and tense.
Yang- will be-future
populating...continuous-long period of time...Good!
Yiping-will have-thing had been done-perfect
populated -future perfect. Well done!
Aria-2060 twenty sixty
16-sixteennnn
3rd sentence-future continuous-something happens over time...
4th-last -future perfect. the whales disppeared-what a pity. Well said!
STEP 2
Yang-by the 2030, I will be managing a big company.future continuous
Yiping-by the year 2023 the COVID will be completely eliminated.
描述电影情节
Outlining a movie plot
character (n) a person in a story
setting (n) the background (time and place) of a story
plot (n) what happens, the story
genre (n) type of movie
entertaining (adj) fun
inspirational (adj) makes you feel hope/courage
motivational (adj)makes you want to work harder
thought-provoking (adj phrase) makes you think
The last movie I saw was...
What I liked most was...
It waswritten by...
It was directed by...
It'sbased ona book.
Inthe beginning...
at the end...
Adverbial Phrase
To his surprise...
Unfortunately...
Somehow...
All of a sudden...
Strangely...
Realizing that (past), (past)
Mysteriously
Surprisingly
Eventually
In the end
贷款及借贷
Could you mind lending me some money ...
- I am so sorry to hear that ...
-I am very careful about who I lend money to ...
-When I graduated from school I started working and saving money ...
After two months ...
-If I don't pay my rent my landlord is going to kick me out ...
I am very sorry I don't have that sort of money
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