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Vocabulary words:
Good

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Top-notch
Magnificent
Terrific

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Vocabulary words:
Bad

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Detrimental
Appalling (disgusting)

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Vocabulary words:
Sad

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Gloomy
Depressed
Morose

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Vocabulary words:
Happy

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Glad
Gratifying
Satisfactory

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Vocabulary words:
Big

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Humongous
Giant
Huge

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Vocabulary words:
Small

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Tiny
Trivial
Minor

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Sentence with: Since

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Since I have an early meeting, I need to leave home soon.

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Sentence with: Considering

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Considering the weather forecast, we might need to reschedule our outdoor picnic.

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Sentence with: Concerning

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Concerning your health, it’s essential to maintain a balanced diet.

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Sentence with: Due to

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Due to heavy traffic, I arrived late to the appointment.

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Sentence with: Because of

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Because of the rain, the soccer game was canceled.

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Sentence with: Not only

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Not only she finished her project on time, she also exceeded expectations.

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Sentence with: Given that

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Given that he has prior experience in sales, he was hired as the new team leader.

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Sentence with: While

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While I enjoy watching movies, I prefer reading books for relaxation.

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Sentence with: Although

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Although she studied hard, she didn’t perform well on the exam.

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Sentence with: Based on

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Based on his qualifications, he was selected for the scholarship

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When to use commas?

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  • Extra info
  • Connectors (idea, however, idea) or therefore
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When to use semicolons?

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  • Conclusions: Situation; conclusion
  • Connectors: Situation; moreover, conclusion too
  • Adding ideas: Idea; related to the same story
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Example of using semicolon

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I read the book about positivity; from now on, I will use those lessons in my life

20
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3 Examples of Adverbs

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Nicely, quickly, incorrectly

21
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What are Adverbs?

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Describes the verb
- I drive
- I quickly drive

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What are adjectives?

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Qualities
- My job
- My amazing job

23
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3 Examples of adjectives

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Good, Great, Bad,

24
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If I have a basic sentence, how I can make it advanced?

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  • Use Adjectives and Adverbs
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5 Connectors

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  • Furthermore
  • Likewise
  • Moreover
  • On top of that
  • Accordingly
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4 Contradiction connectors

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  • However
  • Nonetheless
  • Nevertheless
  • Although
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Writing Task 1
Informal / Formal Letter (just structure)

Example with 3 bullet points

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Brainstorm 2-3 minutes (Skeleton)
For each bullet point, 2 sentences

Intro:
B1:
B2:
B3:
Conclusion

Proof reading

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Informal letter Intros

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Dear Bob
Hopefully, you are in great spirit! My apologies for not being in touch with you, but I am making it for via this letter; at least I hope so!

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Informal letter conclusion

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I am hoping this letter finds you well. Do get back to me whenever you get a chance. Can’t wait to see you soon!

Best Regards,
Name

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Formal letter intros

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Dear Mr. Harry,
The purpose of my writing today is to
- inform you about
- register a complaint about
- lodge (submit) a complaint about

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Formal letter conclusion

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Sincerely,
Name

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Dear Mr. [Last Name]

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When addressing a man.

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Dear Ms. [Last Name]

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When addressing a woman.

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Dear Mrs. [Last Name]

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When addressing a married woman.
(Don’t use this unless you are sure she is married)

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Dear Miss [Last Name]

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When addressing an unmarried woman.

36
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When you should use semicolons?

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If the ideas are independent

37
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Writing Task 2
Template

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Brainstorm 2-3 minutes (Skeleton)
For each bullet point, 2 sentences

Intro
- The action / topic / idea of
- has sparked recent debate and controversy
- I opine that
- Is a more apropos option due to

Body 1: Support opinion
- Conspicuously, since
- Furthermore
- For example

Body 2
- Nevertheless
- May serve a valuable purpose
- Should not be overlooked
- Another indisputable fact is that

Conclusion
- Based on the aforementioned reasoning

38
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Different ways to say “however”

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  • Nevertheless
  • Nonetheless
39
Q

How to start the picture description?
3 ways

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  • This image depicts
  • Taking a closer look at this picture
  • the picture clearly portrays
40
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Speaking task - describe image structure

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  • This image …
  • Not only the foreground shows, the background clearly lhas
  • Overall
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Speaking task - persuade someone your option is better
2 ways to start the Body

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  • Both options have their merits, but if I were to lean towards one, it would be…
  • This is a tough call, but after careful consideration, I’m inclined to favor…
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Speaking task - persuade someone your option is better
2 ways to finish it

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  • While I stand by my choice, I’m open to reconsidering if you have compelling counterpoints
43
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Instead of using “like: a, b and c” use:

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; for instance, a, b and c

44
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Instead of “and,” use

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Furthermore

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