Hola
Tan sólo recordaros que finalmente voy a asistir al curso este viernes 4 de Marzo, así que no tendremos clase. Recordad que debido a este cambio, el curso acabará una semana más tarde de lo previsto.
Un saludo y hasta el próximo viernes.
Thursday, 3 March 2011
Tuesday, 22 February 2011
Session 5. Bank cards & Exchanging money (25/02/11)
In next Friday's session, we will study the different types of bank cards available. We will look into the structure of a typical English bank card, and we will do some exercises related to the use of cards at cashpoints. We will also revise the use of the imperative in English for giving orders or instructions.
In the second part of the session, we will deal with the topic "Exchanging money". We will learn the English names of the most important types of currencies in the world, analyse some bank notes and their respective countries, and we will simulate some of the possible situations that may come up when a client needs to exchange currency.
In the second part of the session, we will deal with the topic "Exchanging money". We will learn the English names of the most important types of currencies in the world, analyse some bank notes and their respective countries, and we will simulate some of the possible situations that may come up when a client needs to exchange currency.
Session 4. Bank Accounts (18/02/11)
In next Friday's session, we will learn about the different types of bank accounts, and we will discuss some differences between accounts in Spain and bank accounts in other English-speaking countries.
We will also practice some usual dialogues connected to the opening of bank accounts and the possible situations that may derive from this procedure.
Finally, we will do some exercises where you will put into practice all the new vocabulary that you've recently learnt.
We will also practice some usual dialogues connected to the opening of bank accounts and the possible situations that may derive from this procedure.
Finally, we will do some exercises where you will put into practice all the new vocabulary that you've recently learnt.
Friday, 11 February 2011
Session 3. Paying in and paying out. Past Simple: pronunciation of -ed. 50 key words for Banking English. Verb 'To Pay' (11/02/11)
Hi
In next Friday's session, we will go through some common expressions used when paying in cash, and we will role-play dialogues and situations that may come up when withdrawing money from an account. Also, we will analyse different situations related to the payment of bills, and learn the different types of existing bills.
As I have noticed that many people have problems pronouncing the -ed forms, we will also do some grammar practice in class, using some verbs in the past / participle forms that usually appear in banking conversations.
In the second part of the lesson, we will learn 50 key words in banking English, and we will analyse the verb 'TO PAY' and some of its varieties, including phrasal verbs and common expressions.
See you on Friday!
In next Friday's session, we will go through some common expressions used when paying in cash, and we will role-play dialogues and situations that may come up when withdrawing money from an account. Also, we will analyse different situations related to the payment of bills, and learn the different types of existing bills.
As I have noticed that many people have problems pronouncing the -ed forms, we will also do some grammar practice in class, using some verbs in the past / participle forms that usually appear in banking conversations.
In the second part of the lesson, we will learn 50 key words in banking English, and we will analyse the verb 'TO PAY' and some of its varieties, including phrasal verbs and common expressions.
See you on Friday!
Wednesday, 26 January 2011
Session 2. E-mails, formal letters, faxes and other documents (04/02/11)
In next Friday's session we will analyse the usual structures used in e-mails, formal letters and faxes, along with the most common expressions used in this type of documents. We will pay special attention to the level of formality, too, and compare different sentences according to the register being used.
Also, we will look at some sample letters and, if we have time, we'll do some extra exercises.
In the second part of the session we will get familiar with the usual expressions used in telephone conversations, and you'll practise some common situations that may come up during a telephone call, and you'll learn how to act properly.
Also, I'll give you some advice on how to behave when talking on the phone, as well as some courtesy forms that you should use, and other expressions that you shouldn't use.
Also, we will look at some sample letters and, if we have time, we'll do some extra exercises.
In the second part of the session we will get familiar with the usual expressions used in telephone conversations, and you'll practise some common situations that may come up during a telephone call, and you'll learn how to act properly.
Also, I'll give you some advice on how to behave when talking on the phone, as well as some courtesy forms that you should use, and other expressions that you shouldn't use.
Reminder: no class on Friday 28th January
This is just to remind you that on Friday 28th January the school will be closed due to a school festivity, so there will be no class.
Therefore, the classes will continue next Friday 4th February.
See you then!
Friday, 21 January 2011
Session 1. Making Contact + alphabet + numbers (21/01/11)
Hi,
This first session will serve as an introduction to the course. We will see the different ways of saying hello and goodbye in English, along with several expressions to introduce people.
You will have the chance of put all this into practice with your clasmates and be able to introduce yourself in a proper way. Remember: a good introduction is the best way of making a good impression on your clients!
We will also see some grammar: it will be a quick revision of the Present Simple in English, and we'll do some exercises just to make sure everyone knows how to use this tense correctly.
In the second part of the session, we will revise the English alphabet (I'm sure some of you still do not remember some letters!), and we will practice the spelling of some difficult names and surnames, by role-playing some dialogues with your partner.
Also, we will learn how to give our personal details in a correct way (address, phone number, age, job, etc.). We will also learn how to express prices in English, cardinal numbers, ordinal numbers, fractions, percentages and other useful expressions.
As for the grammar contents, you can finish the photocopies I gave you in class which refer to the Present Continuous. If you have problems you can ask me next Friday.
This first session will serve as an introduction to the course. We will see the different ways of saying hello and goodbye in English, along with several expressions to introduce people.
You will have the chance of put all this into practice with your clasmates and be able to introduce yourself in a proper way. Remember: a good introduction is the best way of making a good impression on your clients!
We will also see some grammar: it will be a quick revision of the Present Simple in English, and we'll do some exercises just to make sure everyone knows how to use this tense correctly.
In the second part of the session, we will revise the English alphabet (I'm sure some of you still do not remember some letters!), and we will practice the spelling of some difficult names and surnames, by role-playing some dialogues with your partner.
Also, we will learn how to give our personal details in a correct way (address, phone number, age, job, etc.). We will also learn how to express prices in English, cardinal numbers, ordinal numbers, fractions, percentages and other useful expressions.
As for the grammar contents, you can finish the photocopies I gave you in class which refer to the Present Continuous. If you have problems you can ask me next Friday.
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