Week 4: Second Conditional

We use the second conditional for unreal hypothetical situations. For example:

-If I were you, I would finish the report (I can't be you)

-If I spoke Japanese, I would work for Toyota (I don't speak Japanese)

-We would travel more if we didn't have children (We have 3 children)

Look at the words in blue an red. What pattern do you notice? Is it past, present, future? Correct! We use the simple past in the condition clause, and would + base form in the result clause

Please watch these videos:

And now take Quiz 6

Week 3: Product Specifications and Manufacturing Processes

You’re a product engineer at one of ACME’s factories , a company that produces fluorescent and LED lighting products. In two weeks, you’re giving a presentation to a group of non-specialist visitors because they want to know more about a new product that is being produced in your company.  The topics that will be discussed are:

-Product Specifications:

Function and applications (what does it do and what is it used for?)

Technical advantages (why is it a good product?)

-The manufacturing  process:

Raw materials

Assembly Process

Output capacity of the production line

Productivity indicators

Write down your answers in Quiz 5 (You have two weeks to complete this activity):

Week 2: First Conditional and Education

First Conditional

Please watch this video to review the first conditional (and an explanation of the zero conditional) :

Now take Quiz 3:

Education

Please do Quiz 4 and answer the questions about education

 

Week 1: Present Perfect Review and Clothing

Present Perfect Review

Watch this video to review the differences between the present perfect and the simple past:

Take the following Quiz 1:

My Attitude Towards Fashion
Listen to Julie's attitude towards fashion. Then take the audio quiz and do the same for you.

I’m extremely fashion-conscious and I spend quite a lot of time on my appearance. I don’t think it’s that unusual – if you look around my office, you’ll see everyone looks pretty stylish, especially the women.

In my opinion, being fashionable is very positive because it shows you have pride in yourself. And I also think what you wear reflects your personality, so you should choose your clothes and accessories carefully.

I admit that fashion designers can go too far sometimes. I hate it when they use real fur, and I’ll never wear something that doesn’t suit me just because it’s the latest fashion.

My favorite outfit at the moment is a little black velvet dress by Dolce & Gabbana™ which I wear with leggings and high heels. To be honest, I don’t have that many designer labels in my wardrobe because they’re so expensive. I just can’t afford it.

My boyfriend’s not interested in fashion at all. He likes me looking good, but he never makes an effort. He usually just puts on baggy jeans and a T-shirt, even when we go out. I get annoyed about it sometimes because he looks really scruffy, but he says he prefers to be comfortable and I can’t really argue with that!

Helpful Phrases:
I’m (not very) interested in fashion
I’m (quite) fashion-conscious

In my opinion / In my view / I think that / I feel that…
On the other hand…

it’s so (expensive)
it’s such (good quality)
it doesn’t fit me
it suits me

To be honest…  

Useful vocabulary: stylish / fashionable / trendy / smart
unfashionable / old-fashioned / scruffy

tight / loose / comfortable / brand / fur / denim / leather / cotton / silk / nylon / wool

Record Yourself for Quiz 2:

How to Record Yourself for the Audio Quiz?

There are different options to record your voice for the audio quiz:

-Option 1: Gmail. If you have a gmail account, sing into chat. Using chat, call this number in the US, and leave your message (the quiz) in the school's voice mail: 857-284-8440. Gmail allows you to call any number in the US for free!

-Option 2: Skype. If you don't have skype, you can download it here: http://www.skype.com/en/download-skype/skype-for-computer/

Sign in using the school's account. Skype name: justspeakschool. Password: justspeak1 

Under contacts, click "School's Voice Mail," call the saved phone, and leave your message

-Option 3: Dial Directly from a Phone. From a phone in Mexico dial 001-857-284-8440. Keep in mind that this option isn't free.

-Option 4: Use Software such as "Sound Recorder" or "Voice Recorder" Use the "Sound Recorder" program in your PC, or the "Voice Recorder" app in your smart phone. Record your message, save the file, and email it to me.

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