English Language Learning Units: Vocabulary & Grammar
Unit 1: Who Am I?
Topic: Talking about yourself, family, and routines.
Vocabulary:
- Personal information: name, age, birthday, nationality
- Family: mother, cousin, nephew
- Numbers, dates, time expressions
Grammar:
- Adverbs of frequency: always, usually, sometimes, never
→ I always eat breakfast. - Past simple: regular and irregular verbs
→ He visited Paris. / She went to school.
Skills:
- Listening: Identify speakers in 5 different conversations.
- Speaking: Introduce yourself, talk about family and daily life.
Writing:
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Adrian Mole: True or False Scenarios
- 1. False. Adrian criticizes both his parents. He calls his dad a hypochondriac and questions his mom’s choice to live with him. He views his mom as selfish, unintelligent, and a heavy drinker, even blaming her for his skin problems due to poor nutrition.
- 2. False. Adrian believes Mr. Lucas is a kind and helpful neighbor for giving his mom rides. He thinks his mom spends time with Mr. Lucas simply to comfort him.
- 3. False. Nigel lied to Pandora about her father to
English Grammar: Passive Voice and Conditionals
Active and Passive Forms
We form the passive voice with be + past participle. We use be in the same tense that we would use in the active sentence.
Examples:
- (Active) Consumers buy many products online.
- (Passive) Many products are bought online by consumers.
Present Simple Passive Form
The present simple passive is formed as follows:
| Affirmative / Negative / Question | |||||
| I You / We / They He / She / It | am (‘m) are (‘re) is (‘s) | past participle | |||
| I You / We / They He / She / It | am not (‘m not) are not (aren’t) is not (isn’ | ||||
Literary Character Profiles
Character Profiles: A Literary Analysis
The Inspector
The first thing that catches the attention is that his name is never revealed. He is a middle-aged man with gray hair, whose attire suggests a man more comfortable in his northern origins than his current setting. He is a man of high culture and intellect, with personal struggles, and until recently led a wild life, abusing snuff and alcohol, and frequently visiting brothels. Professionally, he is portrayed as conscientious and dedicated to police
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Sydney Carton’s Desperate Measures
Negotiations for Darnay’s Access
Sydney Carton and John Barsad negotiated about Charles Darnay. Meanwhile, Mr. Lorry and Jerry Cruncher were also speaking. Jerry’s past had finally caught up with him, and now Mr. Lorry knew the truth, which angered him. Jerry tried to keep it a secret, offering to have young Jerry take his place at Tellson’s so he could become a full-time “Resurrection-Man”. Carton and Barsad’s negotiation led to a deal which would allow them to
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Overcoming the Fear of Flying
Many people are afraid of flying, and some are terrified. However, this fear can be controlled by going to seminars, like Mr. Yaffé’s course, where they learn to relax, reduce their stress and anxiety. Participants can see videos, discuss together, visit flight simulators, and observe how everything works.
Key Insights on Flight Anxiety
- A fear of flying can be controlled.
- Mr. Yaffé stated that when people signed up for the course, they were sent a book about flying.