Day 4

MEI 028 C- Conversation Elective

Friday 6-26-15

Schedule:

1. Homework
1. Any questions?
2. Submit Homework

2. Pronunciation: [æ] v. [ɑ]

1. [æ]: http://rachelsenglish.com/listenrepeat-aa-ae-sound/
2. [ɑ]: http://rachelsenglish.com/english-pronounce-ah-vowel/
3. Practice: Worksheet

3. Problems/Advice  
1. Vocabulary (handout, adapted from your book)
2. Videos:
1. Advice for learning English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIZZBoV48Y8
2. What did they say when they gave advice?
3. Dialogue: What’s the Matter? (pp. 112-113)
1. Vocabulary:  
1. party pooper: to be no fun
2. cheery: happy
3. (to be) on edge: to be nervous
4. freak out: panic
5. a bowl of cherries: pleasant/happy **(rarely used; used mostly by old people)
6. mechanic: person who fixes cars
4. I have a problem: My teeth hurt. What should I do?
1. Give me advice.
5. What advice would you give someone who? (p. 114)
1. 1, 2, 5, 7, 10

                 f. The Best Advice: Give advice in pairs.

2. Take turns drawing a card. The person who draws will ask for advice; the other person will give advice.
3. Remember:
1. Greet each other (always)!
2. Explain your problem [Student A].
3. Sympathize & give advice [Student B].
2. Jon’s Story

Homework: (1) Complete the Asking For and Giving Advice worksheet. (2) Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=il41ygBrRkY and complete the Great Advice for ESL Students Video Worksheet.