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Annoyances and Complaints
VEA ESL Guide 4
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This program aims to initiate conversations about complaints using appropriate lexis, sentence structure and grammar points. What is a pet peeve? Why are some behaviors or actions annoying? How have specific complaints been dealt with in the past and how could they be dealt with in the future? How might the language one uses to complain to different people (eg. friend vs. administrator) vary?
This program aims to initiate conversations about complaints using appropriate lexis, sentence st...
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Hobbies and Interests
VEA ESL Guide 5
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This program aims to initiate conversations about hobbies using appropriate lexis, sentence structure and grammar points. Whats the difference between a hobby and a habit? Whats the difference between a hobby and an interest? What are some common hobbies from around the world? Do people around the world share the same hobbies? Do men and women/boys and girls have different hobbies? What kind of language can we use to talk about our favorite hobbies with more confidence and fluency? Particular emphasis is placed on hobbies that Chinese young adults might find interesting. Well also take a look at the language used in a listings magazine.
This program aims to initiate conversations about hobbies using appropriate lexis, sentence struc...
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Identity and Change
VEA ESL Guide 3
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In this third part of the series about Identity, students are introduced to open and closed questions. The program also reviews the structure of a paragraph.
In this third part of the series about Identity, students are introduced to open and closed quest...
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Identity and Feelings
VEA ESL Guide 1
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This program encourages students to discuss the meaning of Identity through exploring different feelings. Students will see how feelings can be expressed through words and body language.
This program encourages students to discuss the meaning of Identity through exploring different f...
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Identity and Values
VEA ESL Guide 2
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This program encourages students to further explore their identity through examining their values. Language skills are strengthened with a study of verbs and students are guided through the writing of a personal narrative.
This program encourages students to further explore their identity through examining their values...
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Predictions
VEA ESL Guide 6
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This program aims to initiate conversations about predictions using appropriate lexis, sentence structure and grammar points. What is a prediction? In which situations do we naturally make predictions in our every day lives? Can we be certain about a prediction coming into fruition? How certain can we be? What words and phrases can we use to express our predictions fluently? Particular emphasis will be placed on situations that are relevant to students. Students will also look at how to use topic sentences and supporting sentences as they look at a time capsule
This program aims to initiate conversations about predictions using appropriate lexis, sentence s...
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Punctuation
From the Basic English Series
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This program informs and entertains as it shows the awful messes that people get into because of poor use of punctuation.
This program informs and entertains as it shows the awful messes that people get into because of ...
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