Homework on your iTutor CD (Practical English Episode 1)

1. Watch Video 3 'Jenny and Rob meet again' and do Exercise 1 (True or False).
2. Go to 'Social English: phrases', listen and repeat the phrases, and do Exercise 1 (Type the missing words).

For both exercises, click on 'Check answers' and make a screenshot or take a picture of them. You can send me your screenshots via inbox on Facebook or show me the pictures of your exercises in the next class as evidence of your homework.

Deadline: Monday 7 March. 

1st Workbook Check: File 1 (pp.4-10)

This is just a reminder to have your Workbooks ready for their first check on Wednesday 9 March. 

Please do pp. 4-10 and don't forget to use your iChecker CD included in your material to do the Pronunciation and Listening exercises.  

SPEAKING PROJECT (Student's Book, p. 7, ex. 6a)

Here goes the information of our first project. Hope you enjoy it.

First, think about a friend of yours who is looking for a partner. Then, prepare his/her information, covering all the aspects in the form (name, relationship, age, job, appearance, etc.). You can write your speech before recording it.

Here are the steps to record your message:

1) Enter the website: www.vocaroo.com (You need to have a microphone on your computer and let Vocaroo use it)
2) Click on 'Click to record'.
3) Click on 'Allow' (Camera and microphone access)
4) It automatically starts recording; when you click on 'Click to stop', it stops.
5) You can start again by clicking on 'Retry' and you can listen to what you recorded by clicking on 'Listen'.
6) When you're happy with your recording, click on 'Click here to save'.
7) Finally, copy and paste the link that appears below, on Fb; or choose the Fb option for sharing your audio here. You can also choose the option 'Email' and send your message to flamenca.rt@gmail.com
8) When you post your link, write the name of your friend and his/her age, e.g. Paulina, 33.

Deadline: Sunday 28 February (11.59 pm)

Pay special attention to your pronunciation, your classmates need to understand what you're saying; and don't forget to use your new vocabulary about physical appearance and personality. wink emoticon

If any questions, write to me here or via email: flamenca.rt@gmail.com

PRESENTATION OF THE COURSE

English 3 Group: 36

• Timetable: Mondays and Wednesdays, from 05.30 to 08.00 pm.
• First part of the class: from 05.30 to 06.40 pm.
• Break time: from 06.40 to 07.00 pm.
• Second part of the class: from 07.00 to 08.00 pm.
• Books:
• Oxenden, C., Latham-Koenig, C. and Seligson, P. English File third edition Pre-intermediate Student's Book with iTutor. Oxford: Oxord University Press.
• __________. English File third edition Pre-intermediate Workbook without key and iChecker. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

CALENDAR

• Group changes: 18 and 19 February.
• Last day for dropping out: 24 February.
• Holidays: 2 March and 9 May.
• Easter holidays: from 21 to 28 March.
• End of the course: 27 June (Second partial exam and final grade check)
• School reports delivery: 06 and 07 July.
• Assessment: The final grade is the average of the two exams.
• 1st partial exam (Files 1-3):  18 and 20 April.
• 2nd partial exam (Files 4-6): 20 and 22 June.

ASSESSMENT

• Assessment of 5 skills:
• Reading (20%)
• Writing (20%)
• Use of English (20%)
• Listening (20%)
• Speaking (20%)
• Passing grade: 80 pts. and 80% of attendance (= 22 sessions; 5 absences maximum)
• But 5 consecutive absences cause dropping out.

CLASS RULES

• You cannot be in class without your material, i.e. your Student's Book.
• Punctuality and use of English in class is really important!
• If you are late, you cannot join an activity in progress, you need to wait and take part in the next activity.
• You cannot use your mobile phone, iPhone or iPad in class unless the teacher asks you to use it for an activity; please, turn it off.

OTHER ASPECTS

• A bilingual dictionary is recommended for use in class and at home.
• The use of the Workbook is mainly at home. Be ready for its revisions.
• Assessment: Completion and accuracy.
• Grades: Very good, Good, Acceptable, and More Work Needed.

USEFUL SITES

• Facebook: CELe UAEMex
• Twitter: @CELe UAEMex
• www.oup.com/elt/englishfile
• Blog: http://englishfile336.blogspot.mx

BIBLIOGRAPHY

• Murphy, R. and Smalzer, W. R. (2002). Basic Grammar in Use: with answers: self-study reference and practice for students of English. Second edition. Cambridge: CUP.
• __________. (2007). Essential Grammar in Use: a self-study reference and study book for elementary students of English: with answers. Third edition. Cambridge: CUP.