WHAT'S INSIDE
- Real-World Context: Talk about life experiences and adventures using natural “Have you ever…?” questions to share stories and connect with others.
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Reading & Grammar Discovery: Students analyse a dialogue between two contrasting characters to notice how Present Perfect and Past Simple are used differently in real communication.
- Guided Practice: Complete grammar discovery tasks, categorize time expressions, resolve tense choice dilemmas, and practice building precise past simple follow-up questions.
- Interaction & Speaking Practice: Take part in fast-paced question-and-answer exchanges, asking about travel, work, food, and embarrassing moments while reacting and following up.
- Fluency Building: Participate in photo-description tasks, personalized "make it true for you" speaking exercises, and a structured multi-topic conversation challenge using a custom reaction box.
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Engage your students in an interactive exploration of first impressions and personality traits. Watch authentic video clips from Friends and street interviews to analyse body language, energy, and humor. Build practical vocabulary for describing personalities, master adjectives and expressions to talk about impressions. Finish with engaging discussions to reflect on your own first impressions and the traits you value in others.
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