VERB TO BE, SIMPLE PRESENT, PRESENT CONTINUOUS

2.1 GETTING STARTED: VERB TO BE, SIMPLE PRESENT, PRESENT CONTINUOUS

Present time- Introductions

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysMiFsasGSA

Listening for gist: Tick off the topics mentioned:

·         Routines

·         Names

·         Age

·         Nationalities

·         Personal Characteristics

·         Jobs

·         Hobbies

Dtailed Listening:

Complete the ideas below:

Interview 1:

Alan is a teacher of…………………………………….He…………………………English.

………………………………….is Alan’s friend.

Interview 2:

Chris………………………………………………………years old. He…………………………………………………………New York University.

Interview 3:

Sybil: ……………………………………………..friend, Sheila. …………………………………………………Staten Island. ………………………………………………………a housewife. ……………………………………………….chirpractor and …………………………………………………………………………….police officer.

Interview 4:

Donna…………………………………………………….boss.In Donna’s opinion, Chris………………………………………..He ……………………………………,…………………………………………, he’s exceptional.

In Millie’s opinion, Donna……………………………………………., ……………………………………….,……………………………

Personalization: Introductions

What are you going to mention?

Name/ age/ nationality/ personality type/city of residence/ job (some typical routines) /  hobbies/ special skills (sports/ singing)/ action now

Introduce yourself.

Introduce me to your husband.

Introduce me to your boss.

Introduce your parents