INGLÉS - CONVERSACIÓN INTERMEDIO

Prof. Carolina Perlo

Textbooks: Compelling conversations, questions and quotations on timeless topics: Eric H. Roth, Tony W. Aberson

Discussions A-Z,  Adrian Wallwork

Unit 1

Being yourself- an introduction

Introduction: being yourself. Sharing perspectives 

Vocabulary: describing character

Writing: what do you like about yourself?

*Write a postcard to a stranger who celebrates yourself and your strongest traits.

First impressions - keeping up appearances 

Listening and discussion

Unit 2

You

Making and keeping friends

How do you make friends?

Useful words to discuss the topic

Breaking the ice with a new acquaintance- you are what you have-

Uses of have you ever and would you ever

Feelings and superlatives

Unit 3

Handling stress

Proverbs and quotations related to stress.

Discussion: what stresses you the most?

Vocabulary: words related to stress

Responsibilities

Coming of age- criminal responsibility

What is the right age for doing various activities? discussion

Writing: "We should never blame other people for our mistakes and misfortunes."

Unit 4

Crime and punishment

Share your experiences and ideas about the problems of crime

Compare this issues in American and Argentinean culture

Crime and punishment vocabulary

Crime,  punishment,  and court

Pick a relevant court case in your country. Case analisis and discussion.

Unit 5

Voting

What is in an election?

What is government for?

Government explained - youtube video

Discussion about differences among different countries while voting.