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TALKING ABOUT THINGS WE'VE ALREADY DONE OR HAVEN'T DONE YET
WARM-UP. THINK OF THINGS YOU'VE DONE ALREADY THIS YEAR. EXAMPLE: I'VE ALREADY BEGUN TAKING CLASS AT ULA AGAIN.
THINK OF THINGS YOU HAVEN'T DONE YET BUT YOU'D LIKE TO EXPERIENCE OR DO VERY SOON. EXAMPLE: I HAVEN'T GOTTEN MARRIED YET, BUT I'D LIKE TO DO IT SOON.
ASK YOUR PARTNERS: HAVE YOU EVER...?
EXAMPLE: have you ever practiced yoga? - No, I haven't done, but I'd like to someday. - Yes, I'd love to. - Yes, I have done it already. (ANSWER ACCORDINDLY AND REALISTICALLY)
MAKE SENTENCES WITH ALREADY, YET, OR EVER FOLLOWING THIS EXAMPLE
the boy hasn't finished cleaning the door yet
Have you ever wondered how life changes after a serious accident? Let me tell you about my friend Carlos. He have you ever broken a bone? Well, Carlos has last year when he fell off his bike during a race in Medellín.
Since then, he has already spent three months in recovery. He has already had two surgeries and has already started physical therapy, which has helped him regain strength in his leg. Doctors say he has made good progress, but he hasn't fully recovered yet. In fact, he hasn't been discharged from the hospital yet because his wound hasn't healed completely yet. He often asks, "Have you ever felt frustrated waiting to get better?"
I visit him weekly, and we talk about travels we have planned. "Have you ever visited Cartagena?**" he says. "I have already been there twice, but I want to go back once I have fully healed." Carlos has already learned some English phrases during his stay, like "Have you ever tried yoga for pain?" His optimism inspires me. Soon, he will have walked again, and we will have celebrated with a big asado. Recovery takes time, but patience has its rewards.
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CAUSE AND EFFECT- THINGS THAT WILL HAPPEN AFTER ACTIONS YOU DO TODAY
WARM-UP. THINK OF THREE THINGS YOU CAN DO TO IMPROVE YOUR ENGLISH. EXAMPLE: IF I STUDY HARDER AT NIGHT, I WILL REMEMBER MORE WORDS WHEN I SPEAK. IF I GO TO BED LATE, I WILL BOOST MY MEMORY
THINK OF THREE THINGS YOUR CITY CAN DO TO IMPROVE. EXAMPLE: IF THEY CONSTRUCT MORE ROADS, THERE WON'T BE SO MANY TRAFFIC JAMS
FINALLY, THINK OF THREE THINGS YOU CAN DO TO OUTDO YOURSELF. EXAMPLE: IF I TIDY MY ROOM MORE REGULARLY, I WILL BE MORE ORGANIZED IN ALL I DO, FOR SURE
ASK EACH OTHER QUESTIONS USING HOW, WHERE, OR WHEN
Problem Situations
If it rains this afternoon, ...
If you don't study for the test, ...
If the bus is late again, ...
If she forgets her homework, ...
If we don't hurry, ...
If he eats too much junk food, ...
If the internet goes down, ...
If you lose your phone, ...
If prices rise next month, ...
If the boss sees you late, ...
ASK EACH OTHER QUESTIONS INCLUDING WHAT, HOW, AND WHEN. EX: WHAT WILL YOU DO IF PRICES RISE IN TWO MONTHS?
Tomorrow, Maria has a busy day planned. If she wakes up
late, she will miss the bus to work. Her boss always arrives early, so if she
is late again, he will give her a warning. After work, she meets friends for
dinner. If the restaurant is crowded, they will wait for a table or choose
another place. Maria wants to save money, so if prices rise next month, she
will switch to a cheaper supermarket. On weekends, she studies English. If she
doesn't practice daily, she will forget new vocabulary quickly. Her teacher
says practice is key. Tomorrow evening, there's a big storm forecast. If it
rains heavily, the streets will flood, and she will stay home instead of going
out. Her brother plans a trip. If he doesn't book tickets soon, prices will
increase during holidays. Maria advises him to act fast. At home, if the
internet goes down during her online class, she will call tech support
immediately. Life in the city is unpredictable, but planning helps. If you
prepare for problems, you will handle them better. (172 words)
Comprehension Questions
What will Maria do if she wakes up late tomorrow?
What happens if she is late to work again?
Why will Maria switch supermarkets if prices rise?
What will her brother face if he doesn't book tickets soon?
What will she do if the internet goes down during class?
SHARE A PLAN OF YOURS AND SOMEBODY WILL GIVE YOU ADVICE SO YOU CAN CARRY IT OUT HASSLE-FREE. EXAMPLE:
STUDENT 1: I WANT TO GO TO ITALY THIS YEAR
STUDENT 2: IF YOU SAVE ENOUGH MONEY, YOU WILL TRAVEL TO ITALY IN THE NEXT MONTHS.
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TALKING ABOUT QUANTITIES: EXPRESSING HOW MUCH OF A THING THERE IS IN A PLACE OR OBJECT: SOME, ANY, MUCH, MANY, A LITTLE, A FEW
WARM-UP. LOOK AROUND AND EXPRESS HOW MUCH OF THE THINGS THAT SURROUND YOU THERE IS. EXAMPLE: THERE ARE SOME CHAIRS IN THIS ROOM. THERE ARE A FEW LIGHTS IN THIS PLACE
- ASK QUESTIONS: ARE THERE ANY CHAIRS HERE? YES, THERE ARE SOME CHAIRS HERE
LOOK THROUGH THE WINDOW AND DO THE SAME EXERCISE
In the cool mountains of Bogotá, Juan starts cooking ajiaco for his friends. He needs many potatoes because ajiaco requires three different kinds. He chops a few onions and garlic cloves for the base. Adding a little oil to the pot, he browns the chicken first. There isn't much guascas herb left in the garden, but a little goes a long way in this traditional soup. He boils everything together with corn on the cob. Later, he prepares a few bowls of rice and cream on the side. His friends arrive, praising how much flavor is in every spoonful, even with simple ingredients. (128 words)
Questions
Why does Juan need many potatoes?
How many onions does he chop?
How much oil does he add?
Is there much guascas left?
What does he prepare with a few bowls?
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TALKING ABOUT PROCESSES - PASSIVE VOICE present and past tense
WARM-UP. WHAT ARE YOU DOING NOW? WHAT IS THE TEACHER DOING? WHAT DID YOU DO YESTERDAY MORNING? WHAT DID YOU DO LAST NIGHT? WHAT ARE YOU STUDYING NOW? EXAMPLE: I'M STUDYING ENGLISH NOW.
NOW, CHANGE ALL YOUR SENTENCES INTO PASSIVE VOICE. EXAMPLE: ENGLISH IS BEING STUDIED BY ME.
The Clean City Project
The city was cleaned yesterday by many volunteers. Streets were swept with big brooms early in the morning. Trash was collected from every corner and put into large bins. Old benches were repaired by workers. Parks were painted in bright colors like green and blue. New flowers and trees were planted in the squares by children. They were helped by their teachers. Walls were washed to remove old graffiti. All the work was finished before noon. Prizes were given to the best teams by the mayor. People were invited to a big party in the park. Photos and videos were taken by a photographer. Now, the clean city is visited by tourists every day. It was changed completely. Thank you to everyone who helped make it beautiful!
ASK AND ANSWER QUESTIONS RELATED TO THE TEXT ABOVE.... EXAMPLE: WAS THE CITY CLEANED BY ENGINEERS OR SIMPLY BY VOLUNTEERS WILLING TO HELP?
DESCRIBE THESE IMAGES, WHAT IS BEING DONE THERE, USING PASSIVE VOICE
EXAMPLE:
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