Conversation Course

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Conversation Course

• Upper-intermediate level
• Erika Hunt

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Free time and entertainment
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Requirements for the students
They can

• say when they are free and what they do in their
  spare time
• obtain/understand similar information from others
  
• exchange views on these matters

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Topics

• Hobbies and interests
• Theatre and cinema
• Zoo
• Circus

• Newspapers
• Books
• Television
• Radio
• Sports

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Hobbies and interests

• Vocabulary development
• Discussions
• Listening

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Study materials

• U.Läänemets Everyday topics
• P.Watcyn-Jones Target Vocabulary 2
• Wordbuilder
• J.Naunton Look Ahead
• A.Pikver Increase your vocabulary

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Types of exercises

• Filling in gaps
• Word grid
• Role play
• Monologue

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Assessment
Look out!

• Marking
• Marks are awarded on the following 5 criteria
• Pronunciation
• Fluency
• Grammatical accuracy
• Range of vocabulary and appropriacy
• Interactive strategies

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Testing

• Test types
• Using a picture or a picture story
• Giving descriptions
• Role play
• Discussion
• Conversation
• Monologue

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Test on Sept.28