Advanced ESL Conversation: Week 5

This week 5 of the semester for my ESL English students. They are making great progress. here is a list of a few of the things we will study this week.

Writing and Speaking Review

A short quiz and a long mid-term exam are coming soon. Now is a good time to review some of the material we have studied in class. It might be useful when my ESL students have an English test.

Here are a few questions.

  1. Write 3 or 4 sentences to describe a difficult sport. Describe the rules, objectives of the activity, number of players, location of play and equipment.
  2. Write 3 or 4 sentences to describe a festival in Korea or abroad. Describe the theme, location, purposes, activities and events of the festival. What do people eat, wear or do? Is there anything special or unique about this festival?
  3. Write 3 or 4 sentences to describe the job you would like to have in 5 to 10 years.  Talk about things like the industry, small or big company.  Do you want to have your own business? Do you prefer to work with people or computers?
  4. Write 3 or 4 sentences about a popular TV show. Describe the type of program, the stars, and the audience.  What is the plot, story or theme? Why is it popular?   Do you like this show?  Why or why not?

Vocabulary Worksheet

Here is a quick classroom activity to help ESL students build vocabulary by learning English words that have two meanings. The worksheet is here: two meanings worksheet.