Resources

10mins: Introduction: Speaking Part 2: (photos can be found on page C7 of the ADVANCED 2 book)

(Candidate A), It's your turn first. Here are your pictures. They show people giving help and encouragement in different situations. I'd like you to compare two of the pictures, and say what sort of help and encouragement the people are giving in these situations, and how useful this might be. (long turn, 1 minute)

(Candidate B), who do you think will benefit most from the help and encouragement? Why? (short turn, 30 seconds)

Tips:

1. Eye contact. Try to look at the examiner when you're talking, instead of speaking into the prompt.

2. ABC = Always be comparing. 60 seconds goes very quickly. Find as many comparisons, and answer the task question fully.

3. Keywords: while, whereas, both, neither

4. Extra practice: Look at two pictures, and find 5 comparisons. E.g. modern/traditional, young/old, indoors/outdoors

Online homework: Discuss any problems or difficulties the student may be having.

Independent reading: Ask the student about what they have read in English during the last week. If you are reading a novel together, discuss the assigned reading and any vocabulary words/ writing assignments.

15mins: Test: 20 listening practice - part 4

*Exam tip: Before you listen, read through the questions and underline the main idea in them. This will provide a focus for your listening. While listening, wait until the speaker has finished talking before you choose your answer. Listen for the ideas expressed in the four possible answers rather than for specific words.

15mins: Worksheet: 20 vocabulary

15mins: Extension: Students write a short response describing the role their grandparents have played in their lives. (140-220 words)

05mins: Warm down: Goodbye, see you next time. Encourage students to do additional reading for vocabulary building outside of the lesson. News articles, short stories, and novels are all great examples.

00mins: Homework - complete the next section of the online homework

Listening practice answers:

Speaker 1: a break at home

Speaker 2: a cottage holiday

Speaker 3: a walking holiday

Speaker 4: a stay with relatives

Speaker 5: a mini break

Speaker 1: It wasn't as restful as expected

Speaker 2: It was less problematic than past holidays

Speaker 3: It was a wonderful achievement

Speaker 4: It was surprisingly relaxing

Speaker 5: It was a break from the usual routine