Playing along

 Did you use to play any of the games in the photos?

What toys or games do you remember playing from your school days? Were any of them crazes? (i.e. fads for a short time?) Do not name it, only explain the rules and let others guess 

Did you use to improvise any games? (i.e. invent them while you played? Can you name one?

 According to the author, why did some games stand the test of time?

What point does the author wish to make by mentioning each of the following?

a. 'toothpaste', 'snake eyes' and jumbos' (lines 1-2)

b Egypt three millennia ago (lines 6-7) 

c. video/computer games (lines 11, 23 and 25) 

d. cognitive growth (line 19) 

e. In the attic (line 29) f rules and structure (line 34) 

READING SKILL

Using topic sentences 

Paragraphs in more formal texts, such as articles and essays, often include topic sentences. Most topic sentences are at the beginning or end of a paragraph. They summarize the paragraph in some way: by stating the argument, asking a key question or establishing its structure or content. 

It may be useful to identify topic sentences, such as when you need to summarize a text. When a topic sentence sums up the message of the entire text, it can be used as a 'pull quote'. These are short quotes from the text that are displayed in larger writing to encourage people to read the article 

GRAMMAR

EXPLORE MORE! Find an article or video that discusses the benefits of video games for children's development. Search online for "effects -+ video games + child development"

Staple or exotic- flavours around the world

What's your favourite food? 

Is there a controversial food that you like -one or more acquaintances of yours detest?

Guess! The first countries where pizza appeared were___________________

Although pizza has long winding roots from ancient Greece through Italy to the rest of the world, it is genuinely most people’s delight. With every slice comes a rich history of different parts of the world. Social, economic, and cultural markings are baked into pizza’s goodness.

Over time, the toppings have changed to accommodate the different cultures of the world. Despite bakers from all over the globe now custom-making the pizza, the bottom line remains the same. Every good pizza has a crust that holds it all together.

To top it all up, the world got sight of the largest pizza in 2012, measuring more than 1,260 square meters.

Today, over 70,000 pizzerias offer this U.S. delicacy, not to mention its popularity across the world.

1. People thousands of years ago made flat bread and added _______________of different ingredients.
2. In ancient times the bread served as the ______________  
3. _______________,  pizza has changed to _______________ the cultures of every nation in the world
4. The common ingredient of all pizzas is ______________
5. Tomatoes from America in the 18th century are the reason for ______________pizza
6. Later pizza became a ______________ food for the upper class.
7. Nowadays, pizza is __________food in Italy and the USA.

prominent, toppings, crust, plate, over time, modern-day, accommodate, staple

Let's play KAHOOT! 

C. Make a list of popular foods that came from other countries. Where did they come from? Discuss.  

D. Invent a new kind of pizza for Lombardi's, the oldest pizza restaurant in the USA. You should agree on toppings, sause and the type of crust.

Durian fruit is______________

 

 E. Make a short video guide for tourists visiting your country. Describe the foods that are popular in your culture but people from other cultures might find unusual or even disgusting. Give reasons why tourist should try these foods. 

The benefits of walking

 Have you ever counted how long you sit during the day? With a partner, create a mind map for the benefits of walking. 

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If you sit on your _________ all day you get to suffer.

What do you think can be the consequences of sitting too long?

Write habits that you would like to change. Exchange papers with a partner and ask him for three possible options.

Do you agree? What expressions can you use?

Do you disagree? What expressions can you use?

PRACTICE:: Talking about the future in the past

Sort out your vocabulary

So, do you have a suggestion for your company? Offer it now!

Human humour?

 What do you think helps build rapport among people?

What is AI?
Does it exist in our lives today?
How do you think it will affect the human society in the future?




Read an article about AI and its implications

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Adding emphasis to what you wish to say

Making small talk

 Are you shy or outgoing when you meet new /or not-so-new people? Do you like to make small talk?  

Where do you usually have the chance to do so? (in the office kitchen/ at the reception area/at the park/ on the way to work/ waiting in line/ ?) 

What is your pet subject for small talk?

Use the following expressions and take it in turn to strike a conversation with a different partner:

How do you like this weather? 

Are you enjoying this class?Did you hear about__________?

How long have you been waiting (for the elevator/ the train/ the class to begin, etc)

My Bucket list

Do you have a bucket list? What are 3 items in it?

Let's watch a guide on how to set one.

What are the steps?

What's a good piece of advice you heard from Vanessa?

• He's worked at the company since 2009.
• He's been working at our company since 2009.

• They've been waiting for hours! (This emphasises the length of time).
• They've waited for 3 hours. (This emphasises the amount of time).

• I've been reading the book you recommended. (I'm enjoying it, but I'm not finished).
• I've read the book you recommended. (I've finished it, so we can talk about it).

• She's been running a lot recently. (She doesn't usually do this).
• Usually, I study at home, but I've been studying in the library for the last week.

• I've been eating dinner, so there are plates all over the table.
• I've eaten dinner, so let's go out.

Let's Kahoot!

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Somewhere or anywhere?

  Are you a "somewhere", an "anywhere" or don't you think this is a valuable distinction? 

Do people have a choice in what they are?

Which question do you think is the most interesting in each pair? Check your understanding of the phrases in bold. Then ask and answer your questions in pairs.

1 a. Do you feel like settling down yet, or are you about to embark on a new adventure? 

  b. Do you think you'll stay put in one place or will you feel stuck if you do? 

2 a. Are you someone who plans ahead or do you tend to stumble into things? 

   b. What advice would you give someone who finds themselves at a crossroads in their life? 

3 a. Do you sometimes feel the need to get away from your current situation? 

  b What would be a backward step for you now? 

4 a What plans do you have? if they fall through, do you have a plan B? 

  b is life an uphill struggle at the moment? What would ease things for you? 

5 a. Are you someone that needs to stand out from the crowd? 

   b Are you happy to follow the crowd, or do you prefer to to do your own thing? 

6 a Do you see a bright future ahead for you or are you more pessimistic? 

   b. What's the next step in order to further your career?

HEDGING

What does your handwriting tell about you?

 Have you ever heard of graphology? What do you think about it? 

 This is what the American Psychology Association (APA) website supports: graphology n. the study of the physical characteristics of handwriting, particularly as a means of inferring the writer’s psychological state or personality characteristics. Graphology is based on the premise that writing is a form of expressive behavior, although there is little empirical evidence for its validity. Also called handwriting analysis. —graphological adj. —graphologist n.

Let's play a game. 

1. Sign off in a piece of paper

2. Watch the video

3. Discuss with your partner. Do you agree or disagree with the results?

How about discovering a little more about this art?

Read this article and share describing the different handwriting features

Now take a fun quiz to explore what graphology would say about your handwriting. 

Discourse markers add to one's fluency and working on using them can add significantly to the positive impression we make when discussing. 

Difficult Conversations (Part 2)

  Do you usually talk about problems with the people that are upsetting you?

What can happen if you don't?

Watch the video with social scientist, author, and famous speaker, Simon Sinek. What does he suggest?

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

If you are trying to encourage someone to change their behaviour, try this:

1. accept your part of the responsibility. eg. I know I didn't listen/ I shouted. ...and I'm sorry

2. describe the problem from your point of view as an observation, not an emotion. e.g. I notice that...

3. Avoid exaggeration and generalization. eg. You never...

4. explain why the issue is important to you. eg. It means that I can't...

5. describe your feelings without acting them out. eg. I feel upset when...

6. request a change. eg.  Would you be willing to...

What's the problem with these statements?

You never ever do the dishes!

Just turn the music down, ok?

I know you like playing video games but the noise is too much.

USEFUL LANGUAGE

I hope you don't mind me saying this, but...

I appreciate that you want to...and I ...

It would be really helpful for me if you could...

It's just that you could...which would allow me to...

Can I suggest something? How about...? 

OWN IT!

1. In pairs, decide on two annoying behaviours each one of you has that makes living together or next to one another difficult.

2. Individually, prepare to explain the problems to your partner without offending them. (Use the tips in communication skills and useful language).

3. Discuss aiming to find a solution

ACT IT OUT!
 Act out the conversation in front of the group. How well did the other pair give feedback? How could they have done better?

wishes

Difficult conversations

 Have you ever shared a flat with a housemate? What did you like/dislike about it?

If you had to rank these habits, how annoying would you say they are and why?

q. insist on thoroughly cleaning the flat twice a week.

b. Leaves a pile of dirty dishes in the sink.

c. Listens to very loud music until late.

Often invites friends round and has parties.

Spends most of the time in their room and rarely talks to you.

Watch this video of nightmare roommates and fill in the sentences

1. He's just ...... messy.

2. For example, he asks he_________ his roommate to buy him things.

3. The bathroom is ____ a mess.

4. I wish he________smoke in the house.

5. _____ she had people over once a week but it's three or more times.

6. If only he __________ the rent on time.

7. I _______ you didn't litter the bin with your hair.

PRACTICE

so , such

wishes

ON YOU

1. Write 5 things about other people that annoy you.

2. Share using so/such

3. Make a wish

AT HOME

4. How could you politely encourage your friend to change?

Think of possible ways to give temperate advice.

The camera never lies

How might these phots be fake?

Have you ever been misled by a fake photo?

READ the article quickly to find answers to the questions

1 Why is the advice 'You can't trust everything you read' not enough these days? 

2 In what ways is the 'deep fake' of Dalf different from a video of him from when he was alive? 

3 Why are beautiful fake images on social media especially dangerous to young people? 

4 Why can't 'the truth compete with lies'? 

5 What's wrong with some food 'hacks'? 

6 What is the main aim of the article: to describe, entertain or teach? How do you know?

VOCABULARY

Find the words in bold in the article. 

1. Which of the words in the line is an appropriate synonym for this context? 

2. Which of the words in the line is the red word the opposite of?

1. dedicated: committed, allocated, assigned disloyal

2. skillfully: expertly, deftly, adroitly clumsily

3. to alter: modify, develop, revamp stagnate

4. reveal: divulge, affirm. confirm, conceal

5. compete: contest, contend, fight surrender

6. generate: provoke, create, achieve prevent

7. grab: grip, seize, capture release

Let's play!

 

Saving space

 

What do you do to save space at home or at the office?

People can become very creative when they are pressed to find space.

For example, in this famous Bangkok market, Medlong, stall owners are required to move out of the way to let trains get through! Shoppers must stand to the one side to let train the pass. 

 

Read  these other ingenious solutions:

What are the advantages and disadvantages of each space-saving solution?

Could any work in your town or city? Why?

Which would you be happy to experience?

LANGUAGE: Causative Verbs

Will the future surprise you?

 

 

 Well, what do you think? Will it have happened 25 years from now? 

Do you think it's a good thing?

Practice Future uses here