Teacher Guide
10mins - Conversation: Compare and contrast different types of hobbies (e.g. playing volleyball, watching films, rock climbing, playing video games, etc.). What are the advantages and disadvantages of each one? Discuss which hobbies are better to do in a group, and which hobbies are better to do on your own.
05mins - Review the online homework. What topics were discussed? Was the homework easy, medium or difficult? Answer any questions the students may have.
05mins - Review: Phrasal verbs and linking expressions. Use flashcards for reinforcement.10mins - Skill practice: Give each student a piece of paper and observe how well they can follow instructions. Give specific verbal instructions, using a steady pace, mixing complex language and casual phrases. Try 2 or 3 scenarios, such as a teacher giving project instructions, or a friend planning a party and assigning tasks.
15mins - Test: 21 listening practice - Part 1 - Review the answers.
10mins - Writing Practice: Writing Part 2 (140-190 words) -
- Book review wanted: Send us a review of an interesting book you've read recently. It can be any kind of book, fiction or non-fiction. Briefly explain the story or tell us what the book is about. Say what made the book interesting for you and whether you would recommend it to other people. - Finish for homework.
05mins - Warm down: Goodbye, see you next time!
00mins - Homework: Complete the next section of the online homework.
1) You will be given some time before the recording begins. Use that time to underline key information in the questions.
2) You will hear people talking in eight different situations. Take note of who will be talking.
3) The questions will tell you exactly who the people are that are talking and what information you should be looking for.
4) On the first listening, choose an answer. On the second listening, double check the answer.
5) If you don't know the answer, make a guess.
- A - To suggest ways of approaching the project.
- C - How exciting some scenes were.
- C - Only parts of it were enjoyable.
- B - Telling someone about some arrangements.
- B - Warmer than this morning.
- A - The song allowed her to express her feelings.
- C - They are environmentally friendly.
- C - Passing on some information about something.