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Level 6 Conversation Practice
Conversation Practice
Level 6
Rules:1. Go to the breakout room assigned by your teacher. 2. Activate your cameras and microphones. One person in the group should share their screen and audio. 3. Do not speak Spanish. You are allowed to use online translators/apps if you do not know a word in English. 4. Use this time to practice your speaking and conversation skills in English. You will be evaluated on these skills during the oral evaluations. Do not stop talking in English with your other group members until your teacher sends you back to the main session.
Evaluation for Speaking activities
Level 6Speaking Activities
Week 1 - Class 1
Week 3- Class 1
Week 1 - Class 2
Week 4 - Class 1
Week 5 - Class 1
Week 2 - Class 1
Week 2 - Class 2
Week 5 - Class 2
Week 2 - Class 3
Week 6 - Class 2
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Week 1 - Class 1
1. You must turn your video cameras and microphones ON. One person must share their screen. 2. Introduce yourself to your classmates.3. Discuss the following questions to get to know your classmates better:
- What is your name? How old are you? Where are you from?
- What semester are you in? What career are you studying?
- Why did you choose your career? What are your professional goals for the future?
- What are your personal goals for the future?
- What do you like to do in your free time?
- What are your goals for English Level 6? What are you nervous about?
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Week 1 - Class 1
1. You must turn your video cameras and microphones ON. One person must share their screen. 2. Introduce yourself to your classmates.3. Discuss the following questions to get to know your classmates better:
- What is your name? How old are you? Where are you from?
- What semester are you in? What career are you studying?
- Why did you choose your career? What are your professional goals for the future?
- What do you like to do in your free time?
- Have you taken English classes at USFQ before?
- What are your goals for English Level 6? What are you nervous about?
- How do you feel about taking presencial or hybrid classes at USFQ again for your other classes?
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Week 1 - Class 2
1. You must turn your video cameras and microphones ON. One person must share their screen. 2. Read each of the following questions out loud and then discuss your answers with your classmates. Only speaking, do not write the answers. Questions:1. What are 3 important comma rules? 2. Where should you put a comma or commas in these sentences? 3. Read the following paragraph. Where should you put the missing commas? Review the comma rules video and common comma errors guide if you forget!
*You are allowed to use online translators/apps if you do not know a word in English.
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Week 2 - Class 1
1. You must turn your video cameras and microphones ON. One person must share their screen. 2. Work together with your classmates to correct the errors in the following paragraphs. Save your corrections! Review the paragraph structure video and guide if you forget!
*You are allowed to use online translators/apps if you do not know a word in English.
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Week 3 - Class 2
1. You must turn your video cameras and microphones ON. One person must share their screen. 2. Read the vocabulary phrases from page 14 -------------->3. Discuss the following questions out loud with your classmates -----> 4. What would you do/say in the following situations? Would you lie or tell the truth? 5. Read the following vocab phrases from page 28 about expressing frustration, empathy, and encouragement. 6. Watch the following video and discuss your answer to the questions related to the video. Use subtitles in English. ------------> Questions:
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Week 2 - Class 2
1. You must turn your video cameras and microphones ON. One person must share their screen. 2. Today we will review the grammar topic for Unit 1. Present an Past Verb tenses.Go to the Nearpod activity. Read the grammar rules out loud with your classmates and practice. Present tenses ----------> You will need to put your group's team name and join the Nearpod.
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Week 2 - Class 2
1. You must turn your video cameras and microphones ON. One person must share their screen. 2. Today we will review the grammar topic for Unit 1. Present an Past Verb tenses.Go to the Nearpod activity. Read the grammar rules out loud with your classmates and practice. Past tenses ----------> You will need to put your group's team name and join the Nearpod.
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Week 4 - Class 1
1. You must turn your video cameras and microphones ON. One person must share their screen. 2. Read these tips on how to improve your reading skills ---------> 3. Practice with your classmates using this example. Click here -------------------------> Check your answers!
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Extra reading skills practice!
Week 4 - Class 1Part 2
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1. You must turn your video cameras and microphones ON. One person must share their screen. 2. Read the following vocabulary words from page 54 in your book: 3. Read the list of jokes out loud: 4. Search the internet for a joke/meme in English that you think is funny. Each group will share their joke/meme and the funniest one wins!
Go to these links for more ideas ------>
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Week 5 - Class 1 - Part 1
1. You must turn your video cameras and microphones ON. One person must share their screen. 2. Read the following vocabulary words from Unit 6 out lout with your classmates. Discuss what each phrase means. Vocabulary ------> 3. Read each of the following questions out loud and discuss your answers. Questions ----------> 4. Discuss the list of travel problems/hassles. List ---------> 5. Watch the following video with subtitles in English.
PART 2 - ESSAY STRUCTURE
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Week 5 - Class 1
1. You must turn your video cameras and microphones ON. One person must share their screen. 2. Review transitions : 3. Watch the following videos. Then, use the information in the videos to help you answer the questions. 4. Read each of the following questions out loud and then discuss the answers with your classmates. Questions ----------------- 5. If you have time, Read the following examples of how to write an essay:
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Week 5 - Class 2
1. You must turn your video cameras and microphones ON. One person must share their screen. 2. Unit 7 is about Mind over Matter. Listen to the information from page 80 in the book. Listen to the audio clip ----------> 3. Read the discussion questions out loud with your classmates and discuss your answers. Discussion Questions ------------> 4. Unit 8 is about Performing at Your Best. Take the following EQ Quiz from page 86 in the book. You must read the questions and answers out loud with your classmates. EQ Quiz------> 3. Read the following discussion questions out loud with your classmates and discuss your answers. Discussion Questions ------------>
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Week 6 - Class 1
1. You must turn your video cameras and microphones ON. One person must share their screen. 2. Today we will review the grammar topic for Unit 7. Definite and Indefinite Articles. Go to the Nearpod activity. Read the grammar rules out loud with your classmates and practice. Click here ----------> You will need to put each group member's name and join the Nearpod. 3. Go to page 76 in your book and complete the answers for part B and Part C. Be prepared to share your answers with the rest of the class!Part B ----------> Part C ------------> Don't forget the rules!
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Week 6 - Class 1
Don't forget the rules!
1. You must turn your video cameras and microphones ON. One person must share their screen. 2. Review Articles. Go to page 76 in your book and complete the answers for part B and Part C. Part B ----------> Part C ------------> 3. Play this game to practice the grammar: 4. Unit 10. Read the vocabulary from page 112: 5. Practice!!
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Week 4 - Class 1
1. You must turn your video cameras and microphones ON. One person must share their screen. 2. Read the following vocab phrases from Unit 3 about expressing frustration, empathy, and encouragement. Click here---> Listen to the correct pronunciation -------> 3. Use the vocabulary phrases to discuss how you feel about recent events in your life and give advice to your classmates.
- How did you feel about the elections in Ecuador?
- What personal problems have you had recently that made you feel frustrated?
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Week 2 - Class 2
1. You must turn your video cameras and microphones ON. One person must share their screen. Unit 2 is about moral character and values. We will discuss when to take or avoid personal responsibility for our actions. 2. Read each question out loud and then discuss the answers with your classmates. No writing. Use the information/resources here to answer your questions ------> Questions:
- Who was George Floyd? Why is he famous?
- What is #BlackLivesMatter?
- Who is Amanda Gorman? Why is she famous?
- Why is there so much controversy in the USA right now?
- What are your opinions about what happened?
- How would you feel if you were living in the USA right now?
- What was the most interesting or surprising thing that you learned today?
*You are allowed to use online translators/apps if you do not know a word in English.
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Week 6 - Class 1
1. You must turn your video cameras and microphones ON. One person must share their screen. 2. Read the following discussion questions out loud and discuss your answers with your classmates. Discussion Questions -------> 3. Review the grammar rules for conditional sentences: 4. Practice conditional sentences. Complete the sentences in the questions below and then check your answers.
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Week 7 - Class 1
1. You must turn your video cameras and microphones ON. One person must share their screen. 2. Review conditional sentences for expressing regret and relief. Share your answers from your homework with your classmates. Page 67, Part F. Be prepared to give the best answers when we go back to the main session. Questions ----------> 3. Unit 6 is about Travel. Read each of the following questions out loud and discuss your answers. Questions -------------> 4. Unit 7 is about Mind over Matter. Read each of the following questions out loud and discuss your answers. Hint: Read page 80 in your book. -------> Questions ----------->
Spreaking Activity
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As you know, our USFQ English classes have changed to a new format. Today you will discuss this new format that we will follow for the rest of this course. Each person in the group will take turns reading a question and giving their answers, then the other members will follow up with another opinion or question. Questions: 1. How are English classes online different from regular presencial classes? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? 2. What do you think Blended Flexible Learning means from the name? 3. What is the difference between Teacher-led vs Student-led learning? Give examples of each. 4. Read the lists of activities/tasks for each type of learning and then make an example schedule to plan how you would complete each activity/task.Click here ----> More resources -----> *You are allowed to use online translators/apps if you do not know a word in English.
Spreaking Activity #3
6.2.2020 - level 5
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1. Unit 2 is about Music and Arts. During Covid, it is especially important to recognize the artists that create the songs, series, movies, books, etc that help us relax and entertain us. 2. Read each question out loud and then answer each question orally with your partners. No writing. Questions: 1. Are you a musical person? How important is music in your life? How often do you listen to music? 2. What bands/artists/songs have you been listening to recently? Recommend new music to your classmates. 3. What other types of art do you enjoy? Recommend other artists such as YouTubers, social media influencers, comedians, dancers, poets, writers, etc. 3. Play a game with your partners here: You are allowed to use online translators/apps if you do not know a word in English.
Spreaking Activity - Benefits of the Arts
6.4.2020 - level 5
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1. Unit 2 is about Music and Other Arts. During Covid, it is especially important to recognize the artists that create the songs, series, movies, books, etc that help us relax and entertain us. 2. Read each question out loud and then answer each question orally with your partners. No writing. Questions: 1. What are other forms of art that are important besides music? 2. How can music or other forms of art be therapuetic or helpful when someone feels stressed or depressed? How can music/art affect us emotionally and physically? 3. Listen to this audio clip about a radio program. 4. Check your understanding here by answering these questions. You are allowed to use online translators/apps if you do not know a word in English.
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6.9.2020 - level 5
1. Unit 3 is about money and finances. Take this quiz and discuss your answers. 2. Read each question out loud and then answer each question orally with your partners. No writing. Questions: 1. Do you think that you are good at managing money? Why or why not? 2. Which of the following describes you the best? Press here -----> 3. Describe a time that you had to save up your money for a very important purchase. How did you save it? What did you buy? Go to page 27. 3. Part D. Read the conversation out loud with a partner. 4. Part E. Write the answers in your book or notebook.
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6.11.2020 - level 5
1. Unit 4 is about Clothing and Appearance. Read each of the following questions out loud and discuss your answers with your partners. No writing.Questions:
- Describe the traditional clothing in your culture.
- How often do you wear traditional clothing from your culture? How do you feel when your wear them?
- How important is your culture's traditional clothing in your life?
- Part A. Read the vocab words and definitions out loud with your partners.
- Part B. Write the answers in your book or notebook.
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6.18.2020 - level 5
1. Your Midterm Exam (Exam 1) is on Sunday, 6/21. You will be evaluated on your reading, listening, and writing skills. Today we will practice our reading skills. 2. Unit 5. Communities. Read the following Discussion Questions out loud and discuss your answers with your partners. Discussion Questions:
- What are the differences between the following types of communities: an urban area, a rural area, and the suburbs? Which type of community are you from?
- What are the pros (good things) and cons (bad things) about living in a big city verses a small town? Which do you prefer? Why?
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6.23.2020 - level 5
1. Unit 6. Animals. Read the following Discussion Questions out loud and discuss your answers with your partners. One person in the group must share their screen. Discussion Questions:
- What is your favorite animal? Why?
- Do you have any pets? Describe them (name, type, etc...)
- If you could have any animal in the world as a pet, which animal would you choose?
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6.23.2020 - level 5
1. Unit 6. Animals. Read the following Discussion Questions out loud and discuss your answers with your partners. One person in the group must share their screen. Discussion Questions:
- What is your favorite animal? Why?
- Do you have any pets? Describe them (name, type, etc...)
- If you could have any animal in the world as a pet, which animal would you choose?
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6.23.2020 - level 5
1. Unit 6. Animals. One person in the group must share their screen. Play this game----> 2. Go to page 54. Part A. Read the Interviews out loud with your partners. What are your pet peeves? Part B. Which of these behaviors annoy you the most? Discuss your answers with your partners. 3. Page 55. Part C. NOW YOU CAN. Discuss your answers to the 2 questions. 4. Part C. Grammar. Paired conjunctions. Review the grammar rules in the book. Does this grammar structure exist in Spanish? 5. Describe the following using paired conjunctions:
- A person I like (friend, family member, classmate)
- A person who annoys me
- An activity that I like
- An activity that annoys me (like a pet peeve)
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6.30.2020 - level 5
1. Unit 7. Advertising and Consumers. One person in the group must share their screen. 2. Go to page 81. NOW YOU CAN. Objective: discuss problem behaviors. Part A. Read each question from the survey out loud and discuss your answer with your partners. 3. Go to page 80. Part A. Are you a careful shopper? Do you have self-control when you shop? What is an impulse purchase? What types of products do you buy on impulse or have trouble controling? 4. Part B. Read the article out loud with your partners. Part C. Write the answers in your book or notebook. 5. As a group, invent a conversation about friends giving advice to another friend who has a problem. Problem = They are a shopaholic and want to control their spending habits more.
- Each person in the group should speak at least 3 times.
- Use vocabulary from Unit 7.
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6.30.2020 - level 5
1. Unit 8. Read the following Discussion Questions out loud and discuss your answers with your partners. One person in the group must share their screen. Discussion Questions:
- Describe your family. How many siblings do you have? Which one are you in the birth order?
- Describe your relationship with each person in your family.
- How are families in your culture different from families in other cultures?
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7.10.2020 - all levels
1. Present yourselves to your other partners. One person in the group must share their screen. 2. Read the following Discussion Questions out loud with your partners and discuss your answers. Discussion Questions -----> 3. Play these games with your partners. ------>