Day 1: Welcome Back!!

 

Welcome to your new English course!

OBJECTIVES:

* Get to know each other

* Learn and discuss about class schedule, organization and methodology

* Discuss the topic, English as a Global Language


Warm-up: Speak for 1 minute


LET´S TALK ABOUT OURSELVES!!

Share some information about yourself. Talk about what you do, about your daily schedule, about how much free time you have.

Tell about your reasons for studying English. Discuss what language skills (speaking, listening-comprehension, reading, writing, pronunciation, etc.) you would like to practice more. 

IMPORTANT ASPECTS ABOUT OUR CLASS:

Daily class schedule /Break

Course Program

Calendar

Concerns: Internet connection, watching videos in class, electricity shortage, communication, class atmosphere, etc.

Graduation

LISTENING AND SPEAKING: THE WORLD OF ENGLISH

Do you know:

1. How many countries have English as their official language?

2. What is the reason English became such a widespread language in the world?

Vocabulary: 

First language: It´s a person´s native language. 

Official language: An official languge is a language given a special status in a country, typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government.

TASK: Watch the video: English as a Global Language

Focus on answering these questions here. They will direct the discussion we will have after watching the video. Make notes if you think it is necessary.


GRAMMAR: Check this website, Perfect English Grammar, for reviewing the verb tenses in English.


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