English lesson: Verb patterns and First Conditional

• The unit's vocabulary covers science, computers, social media, and gaming.
• Grammar focuses on verb patterns (infinitive and -ing form) and the first conditional.
• Listening activities involve dream jobs, technology, and social media.
• Speaking tasks cover explanations.
• Reading material includes computers, technology, social media, and society.
• Writing involves an opinion essay.
• Viewing and presenting require giving a presentation on a scientist.

Verb patterns: the infinitive and the -ing form

• After prepositions (e.g., after, give up, keep on, think about, interested in), use the -ing form.
• Use the -ing form after these verbs: avoid, can't stand, continue, (don't) mind, enjoy, finish, practise, stop.
• Use 'to + infinitive' after these verbs: agree, decide, fail, hope, learn, manage, need, promise, try, want, would like.
• Use the infinitive without 'to' after modal verbs (e.g., can, could, might, must, should).
• You can use either the -ing form or 'to + infinitive' after these verbs: begin, hate, like, love, prefer, start, with little or no change in meaning.

The first conditional

• The first conditional is used to talk about a realistic situation that will/might happen in the future.
• The structure is: "If + Present Simple, will + infinitive."
• The "if-clause" (condition) can come first or second in a sentence. If it comes first, use a comma.
• If result comes first, don't use a comma (e.g., She won't come if you don't invite her).
• In questions, usually put the result clause first (e.g., Will you help me if I have problems with my assignment?).

Vocabulary related to computer equipment

• Examples include the cable, desktop computer, headset/headphones, wireless keyboard, laptop, microphone, screen, digital camera, tablet, USB flash drive, mouse, and printer.

Social Media

• The lesson examines the ups and downs of social media, including both its positive and negative aspects.
• FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) is identified as a modern anxiety.
• Social media's impact on communication is discussed.

Active reading

• A fact is something that you can check and prove.
• Facts often include numbers but not every statement with a number is a fact by default.
• An opinion is what someone believes or feels; you can agree or disagree.
• Adjectives (great, terrible, simple) and adverbs (probably, possibly) are often in opinions. Verbs like feel, think, and seem also indicate opinions.

Speaking: Explanations

• Useful phrases for asking for explanations include: "I'm sorry, I'm not sure I understand," "What does HD stand for?"
• Phrases for giving explanations include: "It's a/the kind/type/sort of...", "It stands for High Definition," "It helps you to/lets you..."

Gaming vocabulary

• Common game genres includes platform games, puzzle games, racing games, sandbox games, and sports games.

Writing an opinion essay structure

• Paragraph 1: Restate the essay question and state your opinion.
• Paragraphs 2-3: Give your opinion with arguments/examples. Mention other arguments and reasons.
• Paragraph 4: Summarize arguments and state your opinion.

Connectives for essay writing

• To express an opinion: In my opinion, it seems to me, I believe.
• To indicate contrast: However, but, on the other hand.
• To add information: In addition, what's more.
• To conclude: To sum up, in conclusion.
• To introduce a topic: Nowadays, today, in many ways.
• To show sequence: First of all, firstly, secondly, finally.
• To talk about the base of a topic: After all, basically, when you think about it.

Life skills

• Key steps to choosing a future career: Get to know yourself, Visit a professional advisor, Research jobs you are interested in.
• Additional important steps: Check what skills and qualifications you need to do for the job, Consider other career options if necessary, Make your own decisions.