Listening
Struggling to Succeed

Listen to three short conversations about problems succeeding, in which disappointment, hope, satisfaction, and dissatisfaction are expressed.

Motivation

Listen to an informal discussion about motivation.

Grammar
Indirect Questions and Requests

Practise forming and using indirect questions and requests focusing on the use of ‘would’.

Reported Speech

Review and practise the basics of reported speech (reporting statements and backshifting).

Using Reported Speech

Practise using different reporting verbs and structures to report questions, functions, and other ideas.

Reading
A Workplace Performance Review

Read a workplace performance review to determine what areas the employee has succeeded in and what areas they need to work on.

Getting Ahead at Work

Read a text message conversation expressing disappointment with a work situation..

Use of English
Direct and Indirect Advice

Make and respond to suggestions based on situations from Listening 10-1, with a special focus on adapting the directness of suggestions according to the situation and relationship.

Parenting Styles

Participate in a small, informal discussion about different parenting styles, with a special focus on summarizing other’s ideas to confirm understanding and ask for further clarification.

Writing
Assessing Motivation

Complete a motivational self-assessment form.

Thesis Statements

Practise writing thesis statements.

The Best Way to Raise a Child

Write a short argumentative essay with a thesis statement about which parenting style from Use of English "Parenting Styles" is best.

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