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ESL Intermediate Conversation – Week 7

July 13, 2014April 13, 2014 by eslwriter

This is review week for the ESL conversations students. So let’s review the exam questions so the students can learn the English words, phrases and answers.

ESL Conversation Question 1

From the book, page 8 4b. Read the revised paragraph. Pay attention to the final S sound.

ESL Conversation Question 2

Say three words for each box. You’ll get one or two of these boxes during the exam.

	Nouns	Verbs	Adjectives
1 syllable
2 syllables
3 syllables

ESL Conversation Question 3

Adverbs of Frequency. Answer a question and speak for … at least …. 30 seconds.

How often do you …. ?	Do you ever … ?	Are you ever … ?
drink black tea iron your clothes come to school get up late get together with friends go to a public bath	a temple an English newspaper public transport an amusement park hotteok go to the gym	bored at school confused in English class excited about the future interested in your major satisfied with your home exhausted by Friday

ESL Conversation Question 4

Make a quick word list for each question.

Eight kinds of food in a buffet restaurant
Seven kinds of fruit
Six side dishes in a Korean meal
Five things made from corn
Four kinds of tea
Three kinds of food in a carton

ESL Conversation Question 5

Answer the question and talk for 90 seconds.

What was the happiest moment of your life?
Who has been the biggest influence on your life?
What are the most important lessons you’ve learned in life?
How has your life been different from what you imagined?
How would you spend an ideal day?
What was your Favorited subject in high school?
You have one wish. What would you wish for? Why?
What’s your favorite movie of all time and why?
If someone wrote a book about your life, what would the title be?
What’s the most expensive gift you’ve ever received from someone?

ESL Conversation Question 6

Define and explain a few words from the vocabulary list.

ESL Intermediate Conversation Week 1

March 6, 2014March 3, 2014 by eslwriter

Welcome back to a new and shiny campus. I hope you had a great winter vacation. Refreshed. Ready for another semester of learning and English conversation.

Welcome to the English class. I hope you enjoy your time here. Let’s begin by looking at the syllabus.

KEY VERBS AND PAST TENSE QUESTIONS

This verb worksheet has a list of important verbs that ESL students have to know and use well in basic conversation.

Look at the verbs.
Write 3 past tense questions and answers for each verb in your notebook
Work with your partner (it’s a lot faster and more fun, I think).

SPEAKING ACTIVITY 1

Here is an ESL speaking activity that requires you to speak and think.

ESL Advanced Class: Final Exam Questions

December 1, 2013 by eslwriter

This is the last week of our advanced ESL conversation class. Let’s quickly review the class objectives contained in syllabus.

The objectives were:

expand vocabulary by developing a working knowledge of at least 300 new words
improve fluency through regular pair work practice
elevate ability to understand complex issues
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Fall 2013 Advanced Conversation Class: Week 11

November 12, 2013 by eslwriter

This week, the ESL students will apply the logical thinking skills they have learned so far this semester.

Step 1.

Watch the trailer for An Inconvenient truth.

In this case study, we are going to think critically about globally warming. In particular we will summarize and question a few claims made by Al Gore and in his presentation An Inconvenient Truth.