Answers to review U.1 - Auxiliaries .

These are the answers to the activity in the previous post, so check them only after you have completed the activity.

First, number the column on the left 1 - 10, and the one on the right a - j.

The correct combination is:

1 - h
2 - c
3 - i
4 - j
5 - e
6 - d
7 - f
8 - g
9 - a
10 - b

Review U1 - Auxiliaries

Try to match the column on the left with the one on the right.

I’d like to go hiking if get time.	Can’t say I have either.
I like to go hiking when I get the time.	Well I doubt if I’d have called the Police!
I’m going to do a Japanese course next term.	Do you? I can’t say I do.
I heard that you went for a candlelit dinner with David last night!	Yes, it does look pretty dark.
I did tell you. Really I did.	I'm sure you did. I just can't remember it, that's all.
I was going for a walk but it looks like it’s going to rain.	I would have done but I was really busy.
Why didn’t you call me?	Have you? So when are you going to be back?
I’ve got to go to go on a trip tomorrow.	Would you? So would I.
I’ve never seen one like this before.	Are you? That’s a good idea.
What would you have done if it had been you?	I certainly did not. Who told you that?

Read this now!

You will shortly be recieving this letter in class with information on an online English programme. Please note that if you do not reply to the letter you will recieve publicity from the online program providers. If you cannot come to class this week, please read the letter now.

EXAM WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10TH.

Our B1.3 progress test will be held on Wednesday, December 10th, and will be based on units 1 & 2.

If it is impossible for you to attend class that day, you can request to do the exam with another group at the same level. Exams will be held on December 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th.

Class 26.11.14

In this class we studied SB p. 20 & 21

Reading:
'Trust your instincts.'

Writing:
Writing assignment returned for correction.

Speaking:

Taking decisions: instinct or logic?

Listening:

Changing stress.

Grammar:

Word building(1): suffixes

Vocabulary:

Instinct 

Pronunciation:

Changing stress.

Homework:

Correct writing assignment.

WB p.13

Writing Correction Codes.

To correct your writing, you'll need to refer to these codes. 

Writing correction code © BBC | British Council 2007

WW = Wrong word           As our plane flew on the mountains we saw snow.
WT = Wrong time              As our plane flew over the mountains we see snow.
WF = Wrong form             As our plane flew over the mountains we was seeing snow.
WO = Wrong order           As our plane over the mountain flew we saw snow.
SP =  Spelling                    As our plane flue over the mountains we saw snow.
P = Punctuation                 As our plane flew over the mountains; we saw snow.
X = Extra word                 As our plane flew over to the mountains we saw snow.
M =  Missing word            As our plane flew over the mountains saw snow.
R = Register                      As our plane flew over the mountains we observed snow.
? = Not clear                     As our plane flew over the mountains we saw snow.
! = Silly mistake!               As our plane flew over the mountains we seed snow.
RW = Try re-writing         Our vehicle flies, we snow find, over mountains you saw it.

Class 19.11.14

In this class we studied S.S. Handbook p.24 & 25, and did a boardgame as conditionals review.

Speaking:

Fussy eaters & changing eating habits.

Grammar:

To be used to Vs to get used to.

Conditionals review.

Vocabulary:

Connectors in writing.

Personal events and experiences.

Writing:

Reading & Writing Portfolio Plus 2 (Personal events and experiences.)

Homework:

Writing task S.S.Handbook p.25 5a.

More on 'Be used to / Get used to.'

Open the link for useful explanations and practice of be used to / get used to

Theory:
http://www.myenglishpages.com/site_php_files/grammar-lesson-used-to.php#.VGx-iTSG-Sp

Practice:
http://www.myenglishpages.com/site_php_files/grammar-exercise-used-to.php#.VHHGm9KG-So

Class 17.11.14

In this class we studied SB pages 18 - 20

Speaking:

Noone is what they seem.

Things we are used to / Getting used to.

Reading:

A letter from abroad.

Grammar:

To be used to Vs to get used to.

Listening:

CD1 16. A hunch.

Vocabulary:

Following our gut feelings.

Homework:

WB p.12 Ex 3, 5 + 6.

Homework 17.11.14

Copy the two links below onto your phone. We're going to try to use them in class. 

http://www.eltbase.com/quiz/076_01.htm

http://www.myenglishpages.com/site_php_files/grammar-exercise-used-to.php#.VGY7tzSG-So

See you there. 
Tom.

Stative verbs. This time, read it!

Stative verbs

Wondering about what stative verbs are? Here's a link that will answer all your questions.

http://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/stative-verbs.html

Class 12.11.14

Class Wednesday 12.11.14

In this class we studied SB pages 17 & 18 

Speaking:

Complaining about someone  ".....is always ....ing ..."
Comparing past and present habits. Expressing frequency.
Feelings and opinions.

Grammar:
Past and present habits and routines
Used to & would

Vocabulary:
Expressing frequency
Expressing feelings and opinions

Homework:
Workbook p. 11 Ex 5 + (Section 2B) Ex 2 & 3.

Writing Correction Code

Writing Correction Code

Writing correction code

Writing correction code © BBC | British Council 2007

WW = Wrong word           As our plane flew on the mountains we saw snow.
WT = Wrong time              As our plane flew over the mountains we see snow.
WF = Wrong form             As our plane flew over the mountains we was seeing snow.
WO = Wrong order           As our plane over the mountain flew we saw snow.
SP =  Spelling                    As our plane flue over the mountains we saw snow.
P = Punctuation                 As our plane flew over the mountains; we saw snow.
X = Extra word                 As our plane flew over to the mountains we saw snow.
M =  Missing word            As our plane flew over the mountains saw snow.
R = Register                      As our plane flew over the mountains we observed snow.
? = Not clear                     As our plane flew over the mountains we saw snow.
! = Silly mistake!               As our plane flew over the mountains we seed snow.
RW = Try re-writing         Our vehicle flies, we snow find, over mountains you saw it.