Unit 1A Profiles: Getting to Know People PDF

Orientation 1. COURSE MATERIALS Lindsay, W., & Damian, W. (2019). Roadmap B1 Student’s book. Harlow: Pearson Education Limited. Lindsay, W., & Damian, W. (2019). Roadmap B1 Workbook. Harlow: Pearson Education Limited. 2. COURSE POLICY Attendance Policy: Students who are absent for more than 30% of...

Orientation 1. COURSE MATERIALS Lindsay, W., & Damian, W. (2019). Roadmap B1 Student’s book. Harlow: Pearson Education Limited. Lindsay, W., & Damian, W. (2019). Roadmap B1 Workbook. Harlow: Pearson Education Limited. 2. COURSE POLICY Attendance Policy: Students who are absent for more than 30% of the sessions will merit an automatic failure (3 classes). No late submission of assignment is accepted without the lecturer’s approval Electronic Device Usage: Students can use their device(s) during the lecture to look up for new words, or to type their writing (if required by lecturer). However, they will be asked to leave the classroom immediately and marked as absent on that day if found using those device(s) for any purpose unrelated to that particular studying session. Professionalism Policy: As per university policy and classroom etiquette, mobile phones, iPods, etc., must be silenced during all classroom and lab lectures. Those disobeying this rule will be asked to leave the classroom/lab immediately so as not to disrupt the learning environment. Students are supposed to arrive on time in all class meetings and participate actively in the lessons. Those who habitually disturb the class by talking, arriving late, etc., and have been warned will gain a reduction their grade. Orientation 3. COURSE ASSESSMENT Marking policy: all English subjects at USTH are marked out of 20. Component Description Attendance Students need to attend class and class activities. Homework Students submit homework as assigned by lecturers. Speaking videos Students record 3 speaking videos on topics assigned by lecturers in weeks 3, 5, 8 through Google classroom. Orientation Unit 1A Profiles: Getting to Know People Exploring the Profiles 1 Occupations 2 Location 3 Free Time What are the different Where do they come from What do they like doing in occupations of the and where do they live? their spare time? individuals? 4 English Motivation Why are they learning English? Meet Our Profiles 1. Qualified = certified 2. Run = to be in charge of a business, campaign, etc. 3. Civil engineering: the study of the design, building and repair of roads, bridges, etc. as a subject. Meet Our Profiles Sofia Bianchi Xavier Lopez Training as a tour guide in Rome. She's A qualified accountant who runs his own taking an English course to improve her company. He's studying English for his job. speaking skills. Rafael Silva Esma Sadik A civil engineer who often travels abroad. A student studying environmental science. He's studying English to communicate with She's studying English to pass an exam for clients and colleagues. graduation. Vocabulary Focus Do/Take a Course Run Your Own Company Study for a Degree Sofia is taking a course in English. Xavier runs his own company. Esma is studying for a degree in environmental science. Pass an Exam Rafael needs to pass an exam soon.  (a trainee tour guide) (in English) Full time Has/ civil engineering Studying for a degree in environmental science To pass an exam Develop Your Listening Develop Your Listening Content words: adj, nouns, verbs AND Function words – grammar words Develop Your Reading.What is the main idea of each paragraph? (4) (2) (1) (5) (3) Building Your Own Profile Occupation Location What do you do or what do you want to do? Where are you from and where do you live? Free Time English Motivation What do you like doing in your spare time? Why are you studying English? Connections and Commonalities Share Profiles 1 Introduce yourself and your profile to your peers. Find Commonalities 2 Discover shared interests and experiences. Connect and Learn 3 Build connections and learn from each other.