Mardi Gras in America – B2 Upper Intermediate Vocabulary

TAUGHT TO BOTH CLASSES (Year 2 students had a focus on Maslenitsa on 28 February and a focus on Mardi Gras Around the World on 2 March) – How we celebrate Shrove Tuesday, the overall social implications of the holiday (even for those who are not religious), the history of the holiday, along with the common English vocabulary for familiar terms.

B1+ Intermediate Vocabulary, Christmas Lesson

First date taught (to PiP1): 16 Dec 2022; taught again (to PiP2): 23 Dec 2022. How we celebrate Christmas, common symbols and traditions, and the history of the holiday.

Straightforward B1+ Intermediate Vocabulary, Lesson 12C

First taught 14 December 2022. Straightforward B1+ Intermediate Lesson 12C – Gifts of Gold. Awards and gifts for special occasions.

Straightforward B1+ Intermediate Vocabulary, Lesson 11C

First taught 9 December 2022. Straightforward B1+ Intermediate Lesson 11C – Sport Relief. Raising money for charity with sport, discussing charities; informative speech structure and tips. Also further discussed the upcoming project for the final examination.

Straightforward B1+ Intermediate Vocabulary, Lesson 10C

First taught 7 December 2022. Straightforward B1+ Intermediate Lesson 10C – Strictly Confidential. The right to obtain information on people; discussing confidential information.

B1+ Intermediate Vocabulary, Thanksgiving Lesson

First taught 30 November 2022. How we celebrate Thanksgiving, the origins and the history of the holiday; collocations of the word “give”.

Straightforward B1+ Intermediate Vocabulary, Lesson 10A

First taught 11 November 2022. Straightforward B1+ Intermediate Lesson 1C – First Impressions. TAUGHT IN BOTH CLASSES. Deceiving people and conspiracy theories.

Straightforward B1+ Intermediate Vocabulary, Lesson 6C

First taught 9 November 2022. Straightforward B1+ Intermediate Lesson 6C – Travel Plans. Getting travel information; discussing pros and cons of using a travel agent.

Year 1 Project, Semester 1 – Fall 2022

The project for this semester will be a presentation. The student must speak for at least 5-10 minutes on a subject of their choosing (all subjects must be pre-approved by myself). Although it is not required, it will be greatly encouraged for the student to create a Mind Map.

C1 Advanced Vocabulary, Halloween Lesson

First taught 26 October 2022. Urban legends and Halloween. Discussing the lore and history behind the holiday.