Federica Valentini English Portfolio 2025
Warm up
How are you?
Tell me about your day so far. What’s the most interesting thing that happened at work this week? Any news in your work sector that caught your attention recently? If you had to sum up your week in three words, what would they be?
Imagine you’re meeting someone new who asks: ‘So, what do you do?’ Give me a 1-minute introduction about yourself and your work as a consultant. How would you describe your main areas of expertise? What kind of clients do you usually work with? What’s one project you’re particularly proud of? What makes your approach different from others?”
Tell me about a project you are currently involved in What’s been the biggest challenge so far? How do you think your clients would describe your role?
- Who do you trust the most?
- Why do you trust them?
- How important is trust?
- How trusting are you of new people you meet?
- What makes you suspicious of people?
- How is trusting a friend different from trusting a
company or a colleague?
What is trust?Add words and concepts you associate with trust
Trust
Faithful
Honesty
SYNONYMS confidence expectation faith hope assurance certainty certitude conviction credence credit dependence positiveness reliance sureness
Essential vocabularySynonyms and Antonyms of trustCompare your wordlist
ANTONYMS disbelief distrust doubt uncertainty mistrust
Automatic trustDo you trust these people? Why/Why not?
The Police
The hairdresser
Medical professionals
Scientific researchers
Teachers
The Priest
Bloggers and influencere
First impressions: Have look at these people. Briefly describe who they could be in your life. For example, a lady I work with, a man I see regularly at the cafè etc...
Trusting someone you know: At work Imagine you work with these people, either directly or indirectly. Read the situation cards and decide. Give reasons for choosing and not choosing people.
Your boss has called you in to work for an emergency. You have a small child. You need to choose one of these people to leave the child with. Which one do you choose?
These people all need to borrow money for their lunch. Which one do you choose to lend money to?
These people are all leaving the company to start their own business. They need money to get started. Which one do you choose to invest in?
Trusting someone you know: Friend of a friend You have met these people through friends you know. Read the situation cards and decide. Give reasons for choosing and not choosing people
You are travelling to another country and all of these people ask you to take a parcel for a friend. They say it's a birthday present and it has already been wrapped. Which one do you take?
You have nowhere to stay tonight. These people have all offered to let you stay the night in their house. Which one do you choose to stay with?
These people all visited your house. Now you have discovered something was stolen. Who do you suspect most/least?
Trusting a stranger: You’ve never met these people before. Read the situation cards and decide. Give reasons for choosing and not choosing people.
You need an operation. All of these people are qualified doctors. Which one do you choose to do the operation?
Your car breaks down late at night on a deserted road. These people stop to offer you a lift to the nearest garage. Who do you take a lift with?
These people are all refugees in your country who need somewhere to stay and a helping hand. Who will you let stay in your house ?
Billion dollar lifestyle
Lifestyle How do you start your day?
Wake up: Your morning routine
- Would you say you have a healthy morning routine?
- How different is your morning routine on weekdays compared to the weekend?
- Would you consider yourself to be a “morning person”?
- Do you use an alarm clock to wake up every day or do you wake up naturally?
Which of these are morning practices do you do ?
- Checking social media or emails first thing
- Hitting the snooze button
- Going for a quick walk or doing a quick workout
- Drinking coffee
- Making your bed
Meet some billionaires
- Mark Zuckerberg
- Jack Dorsey
- Sara Blakely
- Warren Buffett
- Elon Musk
- Jeff Bezos
- Anastasia Soare
- Bill Gates
- Oprah Winfrey
What do you know about the following billionaires? Why are they billionaires? Which one is a TV personality?
Watch this short video on the morning routines of 9 millionaires. Do you have anything in common with any of them? After, we’ll look at them all in more detail.
Billion-dollar mornings: Watch and Learn …
Compound nounsA noun made up of two or more existing words.For example, Cat food, Carpark or playgroup.
Treadmill
How many compound nouns can you think of starting with …
- Book
- Ice
- Tooth
- Water
- Base
- Sun
- Break
- Butter
- Black
- Head
Backyard or Backgarden
Workout
compound nouns
- Book
- Ice
- Tooth
- Water
- Base
- Sun
- Break
- Butter
- Black
- Head
- Bookshelf
- Ice cream
- Toothpaste
- Waterfall
- Baseball
- Sunscreen
- Breakfast
- Butterfly
- Blackboard
- Headline
You v The BillionairesHow do you compare with your thoughts and beliefs?
- How much of a priority is it for you to get a full 8 hours sleep like Jeff Bezos?
- Do you think it’s better to read news stories in the morning or read a book?
- Mark Zuckerberg says he doesn’t like wasting time on small decisions like which outfit to wear each day. Is this a small decision for you?
- What do you eat for breakfast? Do you drink tea, coffee or smoothies?
You will see 12 words Each word has three versions of its spelling Choose the correct version each time Answer all 12 correctly If you answer any incorrectly, return to the start
What is the connection?
Social Media Commentary
One word ...
Idioms and things
Idioms and things
Storytelling
Storytelling
Storytelling
Organising a successful event in English
Gala Dinner
Start Lesson
Have you ever been to a Gala Dinner or special evening?
Use these points to help you talk about it.
- Where was the dinner location?
- Where there any special guests?
- What was on the menu?
- Where they any key moments (awards, speeches..)?
Your company is organising a conference. There are 75 delegates, 50 of which are visiting from another country.
The agenda has been finialised and you have been asked to organise the Gala Dinner at the conclusion of the event.
All of the options you will are possible so try to be creative. Don't let reality hold you back.
You will choose a location, some special guests, the menu, and the music/entertainment for the evening.
The Venue
The Forest Retreat
Sea Escape Resort
Rose Country Lodge
The City Cultural Centre
New Tech Village
Canal Town
Guest Speakers
- Look at these photographs
- Do you recognise any of them?
- Who did these people grow up to be?
Guest Speakers
Kamala Harris – The first female, Black and Asian-American Vice President (2021)
Mother Teresa (1910-1997)
Michelle Obama
Frida Kahlo (1907-1954)
Famous FemalesWho are / were they? Why are they well-known?
Malala Yousafzai-In 2014, Malala became the youngest person to win the Nobel Peace Prize after surviving an assassination attempt by the Taliban for her activism work
Special guestsInvite three inspiring people (past or present) to the Gala Dinner.
You can choose people from the last slide or anyone else.
- My first guest would be __________because ________.
- My second guest would be _______ because ________.
- My third guest would be _________ because ________.
The menuDecide on the starters, main courses and dessert There may be vegetarians, vegans and other dietary requirements to consider. You can request specific changes to menu items
Starter Choice of 3 Main course Choice of 2 Dessert or Fruit
Starters First match the photos with the menu items.Then choose 3 of these international dishes.
What dessert would you choose?
Main course: Choose two dishes fromyour region
Awards
What would you award? What categories? Who would decide?
...and music?
Which musical group would you hire? What would the playlist be? Would you have any other entertainment?
It was a complete success!
Imagine telling a colleague about the evening . Think about ...
...the Location Where? Style? Facilities ...the Music Band name? Music style? Playlist? ...the Menu Starters? Mains? Desserts? ...the Food Quality? Service? Portion sizes?
What else happened? Any gossip?
During your stay….While you are here …
(What’s the difference between while and during?)
- What places would you suggest your guests visit before and after the event? Organise an itinerary
- What souvenirs would you recommend they take home from your local area?
The House in the Village
Next
By Andrew
You are the Chief Inspector of the local police force ...
Police Report Family The dead man was 63 years old, named Kenneth (Ken) Brown. Married for the second time, to Jennifer (aged 46). His first wife died 8 years ago. His son, Adam, has lived at home since finishing his chemistry degree. Hobbies Regular golfer and member of the local club. A keen gardener. Work He owned a business importing and distributing computer components. This had always been fairly successful, which allowed him to buy the large house in this village as well as a flat in London. Other notes His money made him unpopular with many of the other people who lived in the village.
What do you remember so far ?
Forensic Evidence
Lab Results
Suspects
We have identifies and interviewed three possible suspects . We have eliminated Jennifer Brown from our enquiries as she has a strong alibi.
Suspects
Suspect 1
Suspect 2
Suspect 3
The Final Chapter
The Final Chapter
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Federica Valentini English Portfolio 2025
Warm up
How are you?
Tell me about your day so far. What’s the most interesting thing that happened at work this week? Any news in your work sector that caught your attention recently? If you had to sum up your week in three words, what would they be?
Imagine you’re meeting someone new who asks: ‘So, what do you do?’ Give me a 1-minute introduction about yourself and your work as a consultant. How would you describe your main areas of expertise? What kind of clients do you usually work with? What’s one project you’re particularly proud of? What makes your approach different from others?”
Tell me about a project you are currently involved in What’s been the biggest challenge so far? How do you think your clients would describe your role?
- Who do you trust the most?
- Why do you trust them?
- How important is trust?
- How trusting are you of new people you meet?
- What makes you suspicious of people?
- How is trusting a friend different from trusting a
company or a colleague?What is trust?Add words and concepts you associate with trust
Trust
Faithful
Honesty
SYNONYMS confidence expectation faith hope assurance certainty certitude conviction credence credit dependence positiveness reliance sureness
Essential vocabularySynonyms and Antonyms of trustCompare your wordlist
ANTONYMS disbelief distrust doubt uncertainty mistrust
Automatic trustDo you trust these people? Why/Why not?
The Police
The hairdresser
Medical professionals
Scientific researchers
Teachers
The Priest
Bloggers and influencere
First impressions: Have look at these people. Briefly describe who they could be in your life. For example, a lady I work with, a man I see regularly at the cafè etc...
Trusting someone you know: At work Imagine you work with these people, either directly or indirectly. Read the situation cards and decide. Give reasons for choosing and not choosing people.
Your boss has called you in to work for an emergency. You have a small child. You need to choose one of these people to leave the child with. Which one do you choose?
These people all need to borrow money for their lunch. Which one do you choose to lend money to?
These people are all leaving the company to start their own business. They need money to get started. Which one do you choose to invest in?
Trusting someone you know: Friend of a friend You have met these people through friends you know. Read the situation cards and decide. Give reasons for choosing and not choosing people
You are travelling to another country and all of these people ask you to take a parcel for a friend. They say it's a birthday present and it has already been wrapped. Which one do you take?
You have nowhere to stay tonight. These people have all offered to let you stay the night in their house. Which one do you choose to stay with?
These people all visited your house. Now you have discovered something was stolen. Who do you suspect most/least?
Trusting a stranger: You’ve never met these people before. Read the situation cards and decide. Give reasons for choosing and not choosing people.
You need an operation. All of these people are qualified doctors. Which one do you choose to do the operation?
Your car breaks down late at night on a deserted road. These people stop to offer you a lift to the nearest garage. Who do you take a lift with?
These people are all refugees in your country who need somewhere to stay and a helping hand. Who will you let stay in your house ?
Billion dollar lifestyle
Lifestyle How do you start your day?
Wake up: Your morning routine
Which of these are morning practices do you do ?
Meet some billionaires
What do you know about the following billionaires? Why are they billionaires? Which one is a TV personality?
Watch this short video on the morning routines of 9 millionaires. Do you have anything in common with any of them? After, we’ll look at them all in more detail.
Billion-dollar mornings: Watch and Learn …
Compound nounsA noun made up of two or more existing words.For example, Cat food, Carpark or playgroup.
Treadmill
How many compound nouns can you think of starting with …
Backyard or Backgarden
Workout
compound nouns
You v The BillionairesHow do you compare with your thoughts and beliefs?
You will see 12 words Each word has three versions of its spelling Choose the correct version each time Answer all 12 correctly If you answer any incorrectly, return to the start
What is the connection?
Social Media Commentary
One word ...
Idioms and things
Idioms and things
Storytelling
Storytelling
Storytelling
Organising a successful event in English
Gala Dinner
Start Lesson
Have you ever been to a Gala Dinner or special evening?
Use these points to help you talk about it.
Your company is organising a conference. There are 75 delegates, 50 of which are visiting from another country.
The agenda has been finialised and you have been asked to organise the Gala Dinner at the conclusion of the event.
All of the options you will are possible so try to be creative. Don't let reality hold you back.
You will choose a location, some special guests, the menu, and the music/entertainment for the evening.
The Venue
The Forest Retreat
Sea Escape Resort
Rose Country Lodge
The City Cultural Centre
New Tech Village
Canal Town
Guest Speakers
Guest Speakers
Kamala Harris – The first female, Black and Asian-American Vice President (2021)
Mother Teresa (1910-1997)
Michelle Obama
Frida Kahlo (1907-1954)
Famous FemalesWho are / were they? Why are they well-known?
Malala Yousafzai-In 2014, Malala became the youngest person to win the Nobel Peace Prize after surviving an assassination attempt by the Taliban for her activism work
Special guestsInvite three inspiring people (past or present) to the Gala Dinner.
You can choose people from the last slide or anyone else.
The menuDecide on the starters, main courses and dessert There may be vegetarians, vegans and other dietary requirements to consider. You can request specific changes to menu items
Starter Choice of 3 Main course Choice of 2 Dessert or Fruit
Starters First match the photos with the menu items.Then choose 3 of these international dishes.
What dessert would you choose?
Main course: Choose two dishes fromyour region
Awards
What would you award? What categories? Who would decide?
...and music?
Which musical group would you hire? What would the playlist be? Would you have any other entertainment?
It was a complete success!
Imagine telling a colleague about the evening . Think about ...
...the Location Where? Style? Facilities ...the Music Band name? Music style? Playlist? ...the Menu Starters? Mains? Desserts? ...the Food Quality? Service? Portion sizes?
What else happened? Any gossip?
During your stay….While you are here …
(What’s the difference between while and during?)
The House in the Village
Next
By Andrew
You are the Chief Inspector of the local police force ...
Police Report Family The dead man was 63 years old, named Kenneth (Ken) Brown. Married for the second time, to Jennifer (aged 46). His first wife died 8 years ago. His son, Adam, has lived at home since finishing his chemistry degree. Hobbies Regular golfer and member of the local club. A keen gardener. Work He owned a business importing and distributing computer components. This had always been fairly successful, which allowed him to buy the large house in this village as well as a flat in London. Other notes His money made him unpopular with many of the other people who lived in the village.
What do you remember so far ?
Forensic Evidence
Lab Results
Suspects
We have identifies and interviewed three possible suspects . We have eliminated Jennifer Brown from our enquiries as she has a strong alibi.
Suspects
Suspect 1
Suspect 2
Suspect 3
The Final Chapter
The Final Chapter