- •Getting to know each other contents
- •Introductory Word
- •Symbols used in the book
- •Introducing Yourself and Others. Starting a Conversation
- •3 Read the dialogues. Decide whether they are taking place in formal (f), semi-formal (s) or informal (I) situations:
- •4 Choose from Appendix 1 (c. Making introductions) the most suitable phrases to introduce yourself to:
- •1 How important are good manners for successful communication
- •In professional (business) situations
- •In everyday life?
- •3 Now read the text carefully and answer the questions.
- •4 Find words or phrases in the text which mean.
- •5 Use the text and choose the best words to complete the short conversations below.
- • Grammar Review: Basic Word order. Word order in questions
- •1 Put the words in the correct order and write the statements.
- •2 Make questions from the following words. Use the pronoun you in each case. Add necessary auxiliary verbs. For example:
- •3 Fill in the spaces with the correct tag
- •4 What questions would you ask in the following situations?
- •5 Think of some other questions you often need to ask in class. Make a list of such questions to remind you how to ask these questions.
- •1 Here are some more phrases that are often used with get. Check their meaning and write them into a correct place on the diagram
- •2 Match a first part (1-10) with a second part (a-j) to make correct sentences.
- •3 Complete the sentences using a phrase with get
- •Part c. Additional Reading: Communication of Cultures and Culture of Communication Text 1
- •Do you know the basic rules of introductions?
- •Safe and Unsafe Subjects for Talk
- •2 Make the list of safe and unsafe subjects for small talk. Use the information from the text and add some ideas of your own. Reason your choice.
- •2 Mark these sentences as true () or false () according to the text. Correct the false sentences.
- •Unit 2 Language learning experience. Defining objectives for the future
- •In making a presentation
- •In discussing personal goals and strategies to achieve them
- •Vocabulary and speech patterns
- •Part a. Skills Development
- •2 Presenters can use different techniques to get their audience’s attention at the start of a presentation. Match the techniques below to the examples.
- •3 Address the audience, adding an opening sentence or two
- •6 Study the Useful language for Presentation given below and decide whether each sentence in the box is formal (f) or informal (I).
- •Useful Language for Presentations
- •Introducing the topic
- •Inviting questions
- •Welcome to University
- •2 Now read the text carefully and answer the questions.
- •4 Give your opinion. Use the following expressions:
- •I think that ... I strongly believe that ...
- •I am sure that ... I am convinced that ...
- •5 Which three aims of learning English mentioned in the text above are most important for you?
- •8 Set your personal of learning English.
- •Transition Words and Phrases
- •Giving Your Opinion
- •1. My Language learning biography.
- •2. My significant intercultural experience.
- •3. My expectations from the University course of English.
- •11 Study the examples of Internet sites which can help in your independent learning of English. Choose one of them or add some of your own choice.
- •Part b. Grammar and vocabulary
- •1 Do or make? Complete the questions and then write the answer. Are you a good student?
- •2 Use the word given at the end of each line to form a word that fits the gap in the same line. A formal letter
- • Grammar Review: Tenses
- •1 Choose the best variant.
- •2 Underline the correct tense in the following sentences.
- •Speeches of Introduction
- •Case study: Organising a Seminar
- •The participants of the seminar are expressing their opinions
- •1 Read the short text. In the exercise that follows it circle t (true) or f (false).
- •5 Write an appropriate question for these answers.
- •6 Fill in the correct word derived from the word in bold.
- •7 Complete the text with the verbs in brackets. Use them in the correct tense forms
- •8 Rewrite the selection below. Two ways are provided. Follow the direction in each step.
- •Rewrite the selection, changing “Jack” to “Betty”. Make all other necessary changes. Your first sentence will say:
- •9 Rearrange the steps of a presentation to make it according to the accepted rules.
- •10 Arrange the phrases from a presentation below in a proper order.
- •Appendix 1 Phrasebook
- •In a formal situation
- •In an informal situation:
- •Appendix 2
- •What is an essay?
- •How to organize an essay?
- •Hints for Success
- •Hints for Success
- •Keys unit 1.
- •Vocabulary Focus
- •Achievement Test
- •Tapescripts
- •Методическая записка
- •Структурное построение учебного пособия
- •Тема 1 (Unit 1.) «Introducing yourself and others. Starting a conversation», работа над которой может быть ограничена 2-3 часами аудиторного времени в рамках действующей программы бгу.
- •Тема 2 (Unit 2.) «Language learning experience. Defining objectives for the future» работа над которой может быть ограничена 5-6 часами аудиторного времени в рамках действующей программы бгу.
- •Содержание учебного пособия Unit 1. Introducing yourself and others. Starting a conversation
- •Раздел Vocabulary File for Unit 1 содержит список слов и выражений, активизируемых в процессе работы. Unit 2. Language learning experience. Defining objectives for the future
- •Раздел Vocabulary File for Unit 2 содержит список слов и выражений, активизируемых в процессе работы.
- •Методические рекомендации и примерный график прохождения
- •2. Addressing the audience in a formal (semiformal) situation
- •References
Getting to know each other contents
Introductory Word………………………………………………………………..
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Unit 1. Introducing Yourself and Others. Starting a Conversation……..
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Part A. Skills Development………………………………………………..... |
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Communication Starter…………………………………………………….. |
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Speaking and Listening…………………………………………………….. |
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Developing Communication Skills: Introductions……………………… |
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Developing Communication Skills: Starting a Conversation…………... |
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Reading and Speaking……………………………………………………… |
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Text 1. Do You Know the Right Way to Address People in English?....... |
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Developing Communication Skills: Socializing ………………………... |
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Part B. Grammar and Vocabulary………………………………………… |
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Grammar Review: Basic Word Order. Word Order in Questions………….. |
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Vocabulary Focus:….……..……………………………………………….... |
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Part C. Additional Reading: Communication of Cultures and Culture of Communication……………………………………………………………... |
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Text 1. Do You Know the Basic Rules of Introductions?................................ |
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Text 2. Safe and Unsafe Subjects for Talk…………………………………. |
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Text 3. Untitled……………………………………………………………... |
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Vocabulary File for Unit 1………………………….……………………….. |
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Unit 2. Language Learning Experience. Defining Objectives for the Future………………………………………………………………………………... |
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Part A. Skills Development……………..…………………………………... |
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Communication Starter……………………………………………………... |
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Speaking and Listening…………………………………………………….. |
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Developing Communication Skills: Getting Ready for Presentations….. |
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Developing Communication Skills: Addressing the Audience in a Formal (Semiformal) Situation…………………………………………. |
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Reading, Speaking and Writing…………………………………………….. |
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Text 1. Welcome to University…………………………………………. |
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Project Work…………………………………………………………..... |
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Part B. Grammar and Vocabulary……………………………………...... |
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Vocabulary Focus…………………………………………………………... |
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Grammar Review: Tenses………………………………………………….. |
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Part C. Additional Reading: Communication of Cultures and Culture of Communication……………………………………………………………... |
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Text 1. Cultural Hints for Performing Presentations………………………. |
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Text 2. Speeches of Introduction…………………………………………… |
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Text 3. SMART Goal Setting…………………………………………..……. |
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Vocabulary File for Unit 2………………………………………..…………. |
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Case Study: Organising a Seminar…………..………………………….……...
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Achievement Test………………………………………………………………….
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Self-Assessment Checklist………………………………………………...……...
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Appendices……………………………………………………………………..…… |
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Appendix 1. Phrasebook………………………………………………….............. |
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Appendix 2. Tips for Writing an Essay…………………………………………… |
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Appendix 3. Samples of the Group Charter…………………………………….... |
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Appendix 4. Tips for Making a Presentation……………………………………... |
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Keys………………………………………………………………………………..… |
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Tapescripts……………………………………………………………………….... |
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Методическая записка ………………………….……………………………... |
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References………………………………………………………………..……….... |
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