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English at Work 03 – Describing People
Duration: 15 minutes
Synopsis

English at Work 03 - Describing People is an entertaining course that explains how to describe people positively and negatively, and use regular and irregular comparatives and superlatives. The course covers grammar, idioms, vocabulary and pronunciation and is ideal for workplace learners who already have basic skills in English. It promotes communication and language competence by building the desire and motivation to learn and the confidence to try. Confidence in learning and using English leads to successful communication.

English at Work 03 - Describing People is part of the Cutting Edge English at Work Series which features great characters in amusing situations with fun storylines. It optimizes learner engagement in real conversations, with practical activities that are immediately applicable in the workplace, and in everyday life. The learning approach is founded on proven language learning principles presented in an innovative and effective style.

Key Learning Points
  • Build confidence and have fun learning and speaking English as it is really spoken
  • Learn language functions - Describing People - Examples of positive descriptions and negative descriptions
  • Master simple grammar lessons – Comparatives and Superlatives - regular (-er; more; -est; the most) and irregular (bad/worse/worst; good/better/best)
  • Master everyday idioms – A snake in the grass; Look up to someone; A downer; Rub someone the wrong way
  • Build vocabulary –  cool; sympathetic; kind; pessimistic; rude; awesome; creative
  • Learn and practice pronunciation – Rhythm - example for good/better/best
Package Description

Video, PDF of Leader's Guide with activities, scripts, discussion questions, Certificates and PowerPoint Slides.

Recommended Audiences
  • English/ESL learners
Distributed in the following format(s)
  • DVD
  • Stream
Available in the following language(s)
  • English
Media Type
 Video Recording
Presentation Style
  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Interactive
STOCK CODE
EAW03
ISBN
9781921910531
Published
Melbourne, Australia
Filming location
Los Angeles, USA
Release year
2013
Copyright owner
Seven Dimensions
Publisher
Seven Dimensions