Page 3 - Pre-Intermediate English Course - Teachers Book 1

Ali: I think it’s a bit unfair really, as sometimes we don’t know
the words and you just need to ask someone a question
quickly. I know we should try and speak in English, but
sometimes it is difficult.
Dani: Yeah I agree with you.

Ali: The most important rule for me is about respecting each
other.

Dani: Yeah absolutely. I think everyone has to take turns in
discussions otherwise it will be the same people talking all
the time. And the rule about everyone participating in group
work. I have been in a group before and some people do
nothing and still get the marks.

Ali: I think they are good rules, but it is easier said than done.
I think if the teacher can enforce these rules it will make
people work harder.

Dani: I don’t like the fact we are not allowed to use our
phones in group work.

Ali: Why?
Dani: It is so much easier to use a phone to check words
than a dictionary, or look up information on the Internet.
Much quicker.
Ali: Yeah I suppose so. I think if we were allowed to use
phones a lot of people would talk less to each other and not
pay attention to what is happening in the meeting. I actually
think this is a good rule.

Task 5
Skill Vocabulary

Time 20 mins
Introduce the language of discussion and drill the phrases
Teaching Tips where appropriate, highlighting linking sounds between
words.

Monitor and feedback as a group. Drill pronunciation
Assessment especially intonation and sentence stress whilst feeding back
answers.
1) Organising language

Ok where shall we start?
What about this?
Answers
Shall we decide then?

2) Interacting language