Unit 1 Communications

Homework
PP read and write their telegrams.
Date:
Form: IX
Subject: English
Theme: Letters
Aim:
• to talk about different kinds of written communication and to recognize common phrases used
• to raise awareness of the differences between formal and informal language
• to practise reading and recognising grammatical, lexical and cohesive links
Equipment: picture, dictionary
T h e p r o c e d u r e o f t h e l e s s o n
1. The beginning of the lesson
2.Checking up the homework
T h e m a i n p a r t o f t h e l e s s o n
Activity 1a
Objective: to practise asking and answering questions
PP work in pairs asking and answering questions. When they have finished ask individuals for answers.
Suggestions:
For question 4 write down PP suggestions on the use of the Internet on the BB. Then ask them to number them in order of importance.
Activity 1 b
Objectives: to reinforce the meaning of the new words; to prepare for the lesson.
This is a normal matching exercise. Key:1c 2d 3e 4b 5f 6a
Activity 2a
Objective: to raise awareness of the function of common phrases used in letters
This is a normal matching exercise.
Ask PP to write the answers (or the beginning of the answers) so that they will be easy to check.
Key:
1 Dear...
2 Thank you for your letter of 22 September...
3 I am writing to tell you about...
4 I apologise for...
5 I am pleased to tell you ...
6 Unfortunately...
7 Please let me know ...
8 I am looking forward to seeing you ...
9 Yours sincerely
Activity 2b
Objective: to raise awareness of the differences between formal and informal
language.
Ask PP to work individually. They note down new phrases and indicate whether they are more or less formal than the phrases in Activity 2a. Then they compare their phrases with a partner.
e.g. I'm sorry that... (less formal)
Please accept my apologies for... (more formal)
Activity 2c
Objective: to practise reading and recognising grammatical, lexical ana
cohesive links
Ask PP to read carefully and put the letter into a logical order. When they have finished they should compare their letter with a partner's.
Key:
The letter is an e-mail. The correct order is:
To:Lobar From: Rustam Date: 26 09 2002 Subject: your trip to Bristol
Dear Lobar
Thank you for your kind letter. I'm very sorry I haven't been able to write for a long time. I was doing my exams. Thank goodness they are over.
Congratulations! I'm very glad that you were successful in the competition and that you'll come to England to study. I want to show you everything, and I want you to meet all my friends. I didn't know that I could make so many friends here. I like Bristol very much and I'm sure you won't be bored here It's great being near the seaside in the summer. If you would like any information about the city or anything else, please contact me. I'll be pleased to help you.
I'm really looking forward to seeing you soon.
With best wishes, Rustam
Homework
Key:
1 The hidden message is that Lobar is arriving on October 12th.
2 Dear Rustam,
It was great to hear from you. Thanks for your congratulations. I m pleased to inform you that I'm arriving in the city on 12th October. I hope that you'll help me with everything there. I'll have lots more to tell you when I come. I'm looking forward to meeting you soon. Lobar