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English Connect 4 (몰몬)
English Connect 4 (몰몬)
English Connect 4 (몰몬)
Sixth Edition
2018
CONTENTS
Introduction
Lesson 2: Introductions 4
Lesson 3: Interests 6
Lesson 7: Interests 14
Lesson 8: At Home 16
Lesson 9: At Home 18
In order to successfully learn English, it is important track of your practice time. Use this plan to record the
that you: hours you spend practicing and to track your progress
○ Practice English every day. A little practice every day My English Practice Plan suggests several ways
is better than a lot of practice on only a few days. you can practice.
○ Make weekly English goals. These should be specific, ○ Practice and listen to spoken English by attending
class each week.
such as, “I will learn 20 new words.” Write down your
goals and record your progress. ○ Complete the Invitation to Act included at the end
of each EnglishConnect lesson. This gives you an
It is also important to decide what, when, where, and opportunity to apply what you have learned in class.
how you will study. ○ Review and practice the vocabulary from each
lesson. Practice writing the words as well as saying
them.
○ Practice the conversation from the lesson with a WHEN, WHERE, AND HOW WILL
partner or by yourself. YOU STUDY?
○ Preview the vocabulary for the next class. This
prepares you for what you will be learning. Study Tips
○ There are many free apps available for your smart ○ Choose a place that works best for your study
phone. These can be a valuable resource to study
habits.
and review at any time.
○ Choose a consistent time of day to study and
○ Participate in Speaking Partners, a program that
practice English.
provides you with the opportunity to speak weekly
with a native English speaker through video chat ○ Find a native speaker or someone who is learning
such as Skype or Facetime. English to practice with outside of class.
○ Other English practice activities include watching ○ Speak English as much as possible, both in and
English movies, television, or podcasts or listening
outside of class. If you don‟t know how to say
to English radio or other audio. It also includes
something in English, try to describe it using words
practicing English with classmates or others.
you know.
1. After you write why you are learning English on the Introduction page, explain to a partner why you want to
learn English. You may do this in your native language.
2. Write a specific goal that you will try to achieve while you are in this English course. For example, “I will learn
20 new vocabulary words each week.” You may do this in your native language.
Goal:
Where:
When:
How:
Vocabulary
Nouns Verbs
1. White board 5. To participate
2. First Impression 6. To attend
3. Motivation
4. Opportunity
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LESSON CONVERSATION AND ACTIVITIES
Common Phrases
Activity 1
Give commands to a partner:
Think of other commands you can give to a partner and practice them.
WRAP-UP
Summary
Invitation to Act
Think about your hobbies and come to next class ready to explain the Pros and Cons of them.
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ENGLISHCONNECT ADVANCED
LESSON 2: INTRODUCTIONS
What do you like to do?
WARM-UP
Objectives
Vocabulary
1. To be genuine 4. Indifferent
2. Substantial 5. Encounter
3. Pastime 6. Redundant
LEARNING STRATEGY
Set a language learning goal that is meaningful. Ask yourself, “What do I want to do with English?”
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Instructor-Guided Practice
Class discussion: Do you have a best friend? How did you meet them? What do you think the best way to
make and meet new friends is?
Activity 1
Create a small story involving the people shown in the picture. Who are they? What do they like to do? Why?
Activity 2
Talk with your partner; introduce yourself and be able to introduce these things about your partner to the class:
1. Name
2. Age
3. Where they are from
4. Favorite food
5. Favorite pastime
6. Type of personality you think that your partner has.
Listening
www.mormon.org/Sarahg
WRAP-UP
Summary
◯ 1. introduce myself.
Invitation to Act
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ENGLISHCONNECT ADVANCED
LESSON 3: INTERESTS
What do you like doing?
WARM-UP
Objectives
1. I will learn to talk about my likes and dislikes. 3. I will learn to talk about other‟s likes and dislikes.
2. I will learn to ask others what they like doing.
Grammar
I I
you like you like
we don’t like we don’t like
to (verb) (verb) + ing
they they
likes likes
he/she/it he/she/it
doesn’t like
Vocabulary
Verbs Adjectives
1. To accomplish 3. Time consuming
2. To Fancy 4. Worthless
5. Fascinating
6. Tedious
LEARNING STRATEGY
Set a language learning goal that is specific, such as “I want to learn 20 new words weekly.”
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Instructor-Guided Practice
Class discussion: What is a hobby that you enjoy? What are some benefits of having that hobby? Is there a
hobby that you want to pick up? Why?
Activity 1
Create a small story involving the people shown in the picture. Who are they? What do they like to do? Why?
Activity 2
Talk with your partner about the “pro‟s and con‟s” of having hobbies. What are the best kind of hobbies?
the worst?
Listening
www.mormon.org/Jarem
WRAP-U P
Summary
Now I can . . . Now I know . . .
Invitation to Act
Think about your hobbies and come to next class ready to explain the Pro‟s and Con‟s about them.
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ENGLISHCONNECT ADVANCED
WARM-UP
Objectives
1. I will learn to talk about my family.
2. I will learn to ask questions about other‟s families.
Vocabulary
Verbs
1. To be blunt 4. To be overwhelmed
2. To inherit 5. To influence
3. To intervene 6. To prevent
Common Phrases
Conversation: Family
A: So, tell me what your family is like. B: Not as much as I‟d like to. We‟re all pretty busy.
B: Well it‟s just me, my parents, and my Most of the time work prevents us from getting
older sister. together.
A: Yeah you all seem really ambitious. Is that
A: And you‟re pretty close with them, something that runs in the family?
right?
B: Definitely. We are all really competitive. It led
B: Yeah. They‟ve definitely had a huge to a lot of pretty heated sibling rivalries when
influence on my life. They‟ve always we were younger.
been there for me to lean on.
A: Are you able to see them a lot?
LEARNING STRATEGY
Start a vocabulary notebook. Write down the words and phrases you learned today. Use them during the
week.
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Instructor-Guided Practice
Class discussion: Do you know anyone who is a role model to you? Why? What is a fun memory you have with
your family?
Activity 1
What kind of activities do you enjoy doing with your family? Plan with your partner what activities you can do at a
family reunion, then share it with the class.
Activity 2
Part 1: Ask questions and describe James and Mary’s Part 2: Draw your own family tree.
family.
James Mary
Listening
www.mormon.org/Javier
WRAP-UP
Summary
Now I can . . . Now I know . . .
Invitation to Act
Ask a friend about his or her extended family. Practice describing your family in English.
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ENGLISHCONNECT ADVANCED
WARM-UP
Objectives
1. I will learn to describe and compare myself to you. 3. I will learn to compare myself, my family, and my
2. I will learn to describe my family and friends. friends.
Vocabulary
Adjectives
1. Pale 5. Gorgeous
2. Husky 6. Buff
3. Humongous 7. Ripped
4. Tiny 8. Jacked
10 Make flash cards for new vocabulary so you can practice new words during the day.
Instructor-Guided Practice
Class discussion: Do you think you look anything like your family members? Who do you resemble the most?
Activity 1
Talk about the people in the pictures. Compare them to each other.
Susan and her mom Sam and Helen Anaya and Yash
Activity 2
Describe yourself and your partner.
Put adjectives in the boxes (for example, “I am tall,” “We are both quiet,” “My partner is short”).
I am . . .
We are both . . . My partner is . . .
Now talk to another group. Talk about how your partner compares to you.
Listening
www.mormon.org/vance
1. How does Luis Vance describe his two daughters?
2. How does Luis’s wife describe him?
WRAP-UP
Summary
Now I can . . . Now I know . . .
Invitation to Act
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ENGLISHCONNECT ADVANCED
WARM-UP
Objectives
1. I will learn to talk about my feelings and why I feel them. 3. I will learn to show empathy.
2. I will learn to ask you how you feel
Target Phrases
Are you all right? Is something wrong? Showing Empathy
Is everything OK? How are you feeling?
Why are you feeling ? What happened? I’m sorry that you feel .
I’m sad because . Sorry about _________________.
I feel nervous when ____________________.
Vocabulary
Emotions
1. Exhausted 4. Suspicious
2. Anxious 5. Puzzled
3. Ashamed
2. Listen to the difference between these two sentences. Then practice the words below.
The child is lost. The child is last.
and dance soccer had shop at not ask hot dad black
LEARNING STRATEGY
Class Discussion: Are you an emotional person? Have you ever lost your cool? When are you the happiest?
How can we make others happy?
Activity 1
Pictionary: Take turns drawing pictures of emotions on the board. Have the class guess which emotion you are
thinking of. (Do not write words or speak, use only pictures and actions)
Activity 2
Is it good to have self-control? Why? Is being emotional a good or bad thing? Write your response and be
ready to share with the class.
Listening
www.mormon.org/Shawni
WRAP-UP
Summary
Now I can . . . Now I know . . .
◯ 3. show empathy.
Invitation to Act
Learn 5 new words for emotions and write a sentence with each word. Bring them back next time to
show your instructor. (See the homework vocabulary in the back of the manual.)
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ENGLISHCONNECT ADVANCED
LESSON 7: INTERESTS
Will you help me?
WARM-UP
Objectives
1. I will learn to ask for help.
2. I will learn to understand commands.
Target Phrases
Polite Requests More Direct Requests Some Possible Answers
Will you _______________? I need you __________________. Yes, I will/can ___________ .
Would you ______________ ? I want you __________________ . No, I won’t/can’t ___________ ,
Can you ________________ ? because _____________ .
Could you _______________?
Vocabulary
Verbs Nouns
1. To nag 3. Allowance
2. To run errands 4. Chores
5. Obligation
6. Favor
LEARNING STRATEGY
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Don’t be afraid to ask someone to repeat something. For example, “Could you repeat that, please?”
Instructor-Guided Practice
Class Discussion: What is the nicest way to ask people to do something? Do we always have to repay favors?
Why or why not?
Activity 1
What are the differences between these phrases? (Try making sentences with each one and notice the
difference)
Activity 2
Act it out! What questions would you use in these situations? What vocabulary would you use? Act out the
situation with a partner.
Situation 1 Situation 4
A parent asks a child to clean her room. A boy wants help on schoolwork from a parent.
Situation 2 Situation 5
A boy wants to borrow a toy from a friend. A boss wants a worker to send an email.
Situation 3 Situation 6
A businesswoman needs to set a meeting with A woman wants help from a friend.
her boss.
Listening
www.mormon.org/erick
WRAP UP
Summary
Now I can . . . Now I know . . .
◯ 2. understand commands.
Invitation to Act
Ask questions this week using the polite forms (will you, would you, can you, and could you).
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ENGLISHCONNECT ADVANCED
LESSON 8: AT HOME
Where do you live?
WARM-UP
Objectives
1. I will learn to describe where I live. 3. I will learn to talk about why I like or don’t like living
2. I will learn to ask where you live. where I live.
Grammar
Where do you live? I live on ________________ street.
Do you like living there? It’s in a _____ part of _______________.
Why do you like living there? My home is ________.
I like/don’t like living there because it’s _____.
Vocabulary
Nouns Verbs
1. Landfill 1. To forbid
2. Reservoir 2. To notify
3. To commute
4. To be congested
LEARNING STRATEGY
Take small opportunities to practice English. Write lists in English, or if you use a computer or cell phone, switch
16 the language to English. Watch English TV.
Instructor-Guided Practice
Class discussion: What is your dream house like? What style is it? Discuss with the class what your ideal
house would be.
Activity 1
Describe to your partner the type of house you think would be the most comfortable in the following climates and
places:
1. Beach 5. City
2. Jungle 6. Rural area
3. Desert 7. Suburbs of a big city
4. Tundra 8. The moon
Activity 2
Draw a map of where you live. What is close to your home?
Listening
www.mormon.org/kristy
1. Where does Kristy live?
2. What does she love about her city?
WRAP-UP
Summary
Now I can . . . Now I know . . .
Invitation to Act
Draw a map of where a friend or family member lives. Bring it next time and be ready to explain to the class what
is close to where the friend or family member lives.
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ENGLISHCONNECT ADVANCED
LESSON 9: AT HOME
Where did you grow up?
WARM-UP
Objectives
1. I will learn to talk about my relationships with others.
2. I will learn to talk about what I was like when I was younger.
Grammar
To Be (Past) To Have (Past)
I was Adjective I
well-behaved
you you Noun
athletic a dog
we were we
had a lot of friends
they Prepositional Phrase they a big house
in front of the house
a small car
he/she/it was near the park he/she/it
Vocabulary
Adjectives
1. Considerate 4. Glad
2. Wacky 5. Mild-mannered
3. Timid 6. Troublemaker
1. “To throw a fit” 5. “To wake up on the wrong side of the bed”
2. “You‟ve got to be kidding (me)” 6. “To put up with something”
3. “To take after someone” 7. “To do the trick”
4. “To blurt out” 8. “Between you and me”
Conversation: Childhood
A: Where did you grow up? A: I think I was the opposite! When I was little I was wild
B: I grew up in Michigan, but I don‟t and full of energy. But as I got older I stopped being
remember much of it. It‟s been such a troublemaker.
a long time. B: I‟m glad my parents put up with me. I was really sassy
when I hit my teens. It seemed like every morning I woke
A: What were you like as a child
up on the wrong side of the bed.
B: I used to be very mild-mannered A: I think everyone goes through some changes as they
and well-behaved, but once I age. It‟s all just a part of life.
got older I became a lot less B: Yeah, you‟re probably right. And now that I‟m raising
timid. kids of my own, it‟s important to remember that when
they start throwing fits.
Pronunciation Principle: the letters i and y
Practice
Chi-na lit-tle Fri-day in-ter-est pri-vate mis-ter sis-ter ty-ping win-dow si-lent
LEARNING STRATEGY
Write in a journal every day in English. his will help you learn to express your thoughts in English.
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Instructor-Guided Practice
Class discussion: Is there anyone you know that has changed a lot through the years? How so? Why do you
think those changes occurred?
Activity 1
In each of the columns, write down what qualities you had when you were a child, and what characteristics
you have now. Share with a partner what has changed.
Child Now
Activity 2
Write down four family members or friends you have a good relationship with. Tell your partner what
personalities they have and why you are close to them.
1. ____________________________________ 3. ____________________________________
2. ____________________________________ 4. ____________________________________
Listening
www.mormon.org/frank
WRAP-UP
Summary
Invitation to Act
Ask a friend about where he or she grew up. Write about your friend in English. Next time you come to class,
share some things about your friend to a partner.
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ENGLISHCONNECT ADVANCED
WARM-UP
Objectives
1. I will learn to talk about my daily routines. 2. I will learn to ask about the daily routines of others.
Grammar
subject frequency verb subject verb frequency
word phrase
Vocabulary
1. To hustle 4. Chaotic
2. Coincidence 5. To stabilize
3. Mandatory 6. Hectic
LEARNING STRATEGY
Find a partner! Having a partner will motivate you both to try harder and not give up.
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Instructor-Guided Practice
Class discussion: Do you ever feel like you have too much on your plate? How do you cope with stress?
Activity 1
Activity 1
Ask 5 of your classmates to respond to this request: “Tell me what you do every day.” Write the answers and
report them to a partner.
Person Answer to “Tell me what you do every day.”
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Activity 2
Write down activities you do during a typical day (weekday or weekend). Write down at least 8 activities.
(Example: On weekdays I get up at 7 o’clock.).
1. 5.
2. 6.
3. 7.
4. 8.
Listening
www.mormon.org/kirk
1. What time does Kirk get up every day?
2. What does he do every day?
3. Why does he do this every day?
4. What is an Ironman?
WRAP-UP
Summary
Now I can . . . Now I know . . .
Invitation to Act
Pay attention to what you do every evening before you go to bed. Come next class prepared to tell someone
what you usually do before you go to bed.
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ENGLISHCONNECT ADVANCED
WARM-UP
Objectives
1. I will learn to talk about what I did over the weekend. 2. I will learn to ask about what others did yesterday.
Grammar
Target Phrases Grammar: Past Tense Verbs
What did you do over the weekend? For regular past tense verbs, add -d or -ed to the end of the verb:
How was your weekend? wanted liked exercised worked
It was ______! watched TV stayed home shopped studied
________ I watched TV, exercised,
For irregular past tense verbs, you need to memorize their forms:
and read a book.
go ► went sleep ► slept have ► had buy ► bought
I went out with some friends
_________. read ► read see ► saw eat ► ate come ► came
Vocabulary
1. To prioritize 4. To be packed
2. Chaotic 5. Laid back
3. To be reserved 6. To defer
LESSON CONVERSATION AND ACTIVITIES
Common Phrases
LEARNING STRATEGY
22 Don’t be afraid to speak the language. Making mistakes is normal and OK. You will learn better by using
the language as much as you can
Instructor-Guided Practice
Class discussion: Does time seem to speed up as we get older? What is the most important use of our time?
Why?
Activity 1
Think about how you use time. Are you someone who wastes time? What are some benefits of planning? What is
the biggest waste of your time?
Activity 2
With a partner, create a conversation about something you did last week. Prepare to perform your conversation
in front of your classmates.
A: A:
B: B:
A: A:
B: B:
Listening
www.mormon.org/devin
1. What job did Devin have?
2. What happened to change his life?
3. What happened as a result of this?
WRAP-U P
Summary
Now I can . . . Now I know . . .
Invitation to Act
After this coming weekend, write in your journal about what you did over the weekend. Bring your journal to
class next time to share what you wrote with your classmates.
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ENGLISHCONNECT ADVANCED
WARM-UP
Objectives
1. I will learn to ask questions about the past. 3. I will learn to talk about where you were in the past.
2. I will learn to talk about what I did and where I was
in the past.
Grammar
Common Past Tense How was . . . the party?
Questions: the movie?
Why did . . . she go home early?
you go to the store?
What did . . . you do over the weekend?
she do last night?
Vocabulary
1. To ponder 4. Ambition
2. To be fond of 5. Demanding
3. Momentous 6. Severe
Common Phrases
1. To get credit for 5. “I don‟t buy that excuse”
2. To not add up 6. To cry over spilt milk
3. To teach someone a lesson 7. Iffy
4. To have it coming 8. All along
Conversation: Broken Plans
A: What happened to you last week? A: You‟ve been like this all along. You always make
Why did you ditch me? plans but you‟re so iffy on following through.
B: Sorry, I just really didn‟t feel like B: I‟m sorry that I‟m not fond of closing off my options.
going to the party. A: Man you really have it coming. You should give me
A: Nah I don‟t buy that. The whole credit for not teaching you a lesson right now.
week you were saying you wanted B: Don‟t act like it was some momentous occasion. It‟s
to go. It just doesn‟t add up. just a party. We can find something else to do next
B: Why are you being so demanding weekend.
about it? You seem like you‟re
crying over spilt milk.
Pronunciation Principle: the letters i and y
Read these words with a partner, practicing the pronunciation (some of them are review words):
LEARNING STRATEGY
Consistent practice is better than studying a lot for one day. Find time each day to practice.
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Instructor-Guided Practice
Class discussion: Tell the class about a time when something scary happened to you. What did you do?
Activity 1
Think back to what you did exactly 1 week ago. Draw a picture of what you did, and have the class guess what
happened. Then explain your picture to the class.
Activity 2
A: Suspect. Tell the detective why you are not guilty. What did you do at 10 p.m. last night?
B: Detective. Write the name of the suspect and what he or she did last night.
Listening
www.mormon.org/tim
WRAP-UP
Summary
Now I can . . . Now I know . . .
Invitation to Act
Write down 4 or 5 questions that you can use to ask a partner about what he or she did during the week. For
the next class, come prepared to ask a partner the questions you created.
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ENGLISHCONNECT ADVANCED
WARM-UP
Objectives
1. I will learn to describe a past experience. 2. I will learn to ask about others’ past experiences.
Grammar
Time Phrase What Happened (Options) Example Sentences
When I was 18 years old, I went to New York City. 1. When I was 18 years old, my family and
My family and I went on a trip. I went on a trip.
When I graduated, I was so happy to be done with school. 2. When I graduated, I was so happy to be
My friends and I went to a concert. done with school!
When I finished my last I moved out of my parents’ house. 3. When I finished my last year of univer-
year of university, sity, I moved out of my parents’ house.
Vocabulary
1. To recollect 4. To be troubled
2. To be grueling 5. Victory
3. To be distressed 6. To be ecstatic
Conversation: Forgetting
A: Where was I? B: No! I was listening I promise! I‟m just drawing a
B: I think you were talking about your blank on what we were talking about.
plans for the future. A: If you think it‟s boring don‟t be afraid to give it to me
A: Nah I doubt it. That sounds like the straight. I‟m not one to be troubled by that kind of
last thing I would be talking about. It thing.
seems like what I was saying is just B: Maybe I wasn‟t listening as intently as I
going in one ear and out the other should‟ve been. I really don‟t have any
with you. recollection of the conversation.
LEARNING STRATEGY
Listen to English audio while you do other activities such as walking, jogging, cooking, shopping, or household chores.
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Instructor-Guided Practice
Class discussion: Tell the class about a favorite moment you‟ve had in your life. Where was it? Who was
involved?
Activity 1
What did you do on New Year’s Eve? Write down 4 different things you did on New Year’s Eve.
Activity 2
Tell your partner about an important event in your life. Write some notes below
to help you be prepared to talk about it.
When I was
Listening
www.mormon.org/clark
1. What happened when Clark was 14 years old?
2. What happened on New Year’s Eve that year?
3. Who helped him when this happened?
WRAP-UP
Summary
Now I can . . . Now I know . . .
Invitation to Act
Write about a past experience in your journal. Use things you learned from this lesson and the previous lesson.
Come prepared to share it with a partner during the next class.
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ENGLISHCONNECT ADVANCED
WARM-UP
Objectives
1. I will learn to talk about shopping for food. 3. I will learn to understand how much something
2. I will learn to ask how much something costs. costs.
Grammar
Target Phrases Grammar: Count and Non-Count Nouns
How much does this __________ cost? Count egg, banana, tomato, apple, carrot, potato
How much do these __________ cost? Nouns: These nouns can be made plural by adding -s or -es:
How much is a __________? egg ► eggs tomato ► tomatoes
It’s _________ a _________. Use these or those: These eggs are delicious!
These _______ are ________ a ________.
Noncount lettuce, milk, meat, fish, flour, sugar, cereal, bread, cheese
Nouns: These nouns usually cannot be plural.
Use this or that: That bread smells good!
Vocabulary
1. Bulk 4. To snag
2. Stock 5. Cash register
3. Expiration date 6. Perishable/Non-perishable
Conversation: Watermelon
A: The next item on the list is watermelon. A: Maybe they will be back there by the butcher.
We will have to keep our eyes peeled B: I‟m fed up with looking around. I‟m going to go ask
because I don‟t think they are in season. the lady at the cash register where they are.
B: I was looking all over the other day, but I A: Alright. See if you can snag some of the free
couldn‟t find them. Maybe we can ask if samples on your way too!
they have any in stock. B: I‟ll get some if they have any up for grabs.
Practice: flour, cost, house, down, noun, hello, from, about, now, lost, long, pound
LEARNING STRATEGY
hink to yourself in English. Practice describing or naming things you have learned.
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Instructor-Guided Practice
Class discussion: If you shop for food, what do you normally buy? Are you good at cooking anything?
Activity 1
Make a shopping list with a partner! Plan for a delicious homemade meal with all the ingredients you will need.
Activity 2
Write a price for each item on the line. You will sell things and shop at the same time. Buy things from your class-
mates. You have _____. Buy as much as you can for _____ and sell as much as you can. Try to make a profit.
_______ a kilo _______ a dozen _______ a loaf What did you sell? To whom? For how much?
1. 1. 1.
2. 2. 2.
3. 3. 3.
4. 4. 4.
5. 5. 5.
_______ a head _______ a bag _______ a liter What did you buy? From whom? How much was it?
1. 1. 1.
2. 2. 2.
3. 3. 3.
4. 4. 4.
5. 5. 5.
Listening
www.mormon.org/frank
1. What is the couple making?
2. Name 3 of the ingredients.
WRAP-UP
Summary
Now I can . . . Now I know . . .
Invitation to Act
Write down a shopping list in English and estimate (guess) how much each thing will cost. Be prepared for next
class to talk about your shopping list with a partner.
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ENGLISHCONNECT ADVANCED
WARM-UP
Objectives
Grammar
Using Adjectives to Compare
Vocabulary
Verbs Adjectives
1. To rip off 5. Sophisticated/Unsophisticated
2. To wear away 6. Innovative
3. To smuggle
4. To negotiate
Common Phrases
1. To get one‟s money‟s worth 5. To cut back on
2. To have cash on hand 6. To have money lying around
3. To split the bill 7. To strike a deal
4. To be broke 8. Shoplift
LEARNING STRATEGY
30 Review vocabulary whenever you find yourself waiting (for the doctor, at the store, on the phone, and so on).
Instructor-Guided Practice
Class discussion: Do you have any purchases that you regret? Why? When is a time that you got a really good
deal on something?
Activity 1
Each person takes a turn drawing an object on the board (car, jewelry, shirt, etc.) and role-play selling the item to
the class, using vocabulary words previously learned in the lesson.
Activity 2
Pretend you are the richest person in the world. What would your house look like? What kind of outfits would
you wear? Draw these things in the space below and explain them to your partner.
Listening
www.mormon.org/jeff
WRAP-U P
Summary
Now I can . . . Now I know . . .
Invitation to Act
Next time you go shopping, compare 2 items at the store (for example, 2 shirts). Write down some comparisons.
Be prepared to talk about the comparison in the next class.
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ENGLISHCONNECT ADVANCED
WARM-UP
Objectives
1. I will learn to talk about where places are.
Grammar
preposition Prepositions (Review)
32 Don’t be afraid to speak the language. Making mistakes is normal and OK. You will learn better by using the
language as much as you can.
Instructor-Guided Practice
Have you ever given directions to a foreigner? Have you ever asked someone for directions? Are you
someone who has a good sense of direction?
Activity 1
A: Label your neighborhood however you want. Use B: Cover the map on the left and listen carefully to
the places your instructor writes on the board. your partner. Try to draw your partner’s map
Explain it to your partner so he or she can draw a accurately as you listen, but do not look at your
map, but do not show your map to your partner. partner’s map.
3rd Street
3rd Street
Park Park
1st Street
2nd Street
2nd Street
1st Street
Activity 2
Describe the location of a place in town. See if your partner can guess what you are talking about.
For example:
A: “This place is across from the movie theater and down the street from the police station.”
B: “Is this the Grocery Store?”
Listening
www.mormon.org/mark
1. What city does Mark love?
2. Why does he love it?
3. Why does he love the Millennium Bridge?
4. What is Mark’s job?
WRAP-U P
Summary
Now I can . . . Now I know . . .
Invitation to Act
Write about your favorite place in the city where you live. Describe where it is. Be prepared to share what you
have written during the next class.
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ENGLISHCONNECT ADVANCED
WARM-UP
Objectives
1. I will learn to talk about future events.
Grammar
How to speak about the future Present ►Future
will + base form of verb There is . . . ► There will be a play next Saturday night.
It is . . . ► It will be at the theater.
I will study after school. It’s . . . ► It’s going to be great!
be going to + base form of verb Sometimes we use time phrases (like next week) to talk about the
future, but we use a present tense verb:
I am going to study after school. The festival is today. ► The festival is next week.
Ways to invite someone
Do you want to come to ________? Would you like to come to _________ (with me)?
Vocabulary
Nouns Time phrases
1. Reception 3. Appetizer 5. in [1/2/3] [days/weeks/months]
2. Refreshments 4. Banquet 6. in a few [days/weeks/months]
7. next [week/month/year]
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Read short news articles in English. Look up words you don’t know. This will increase your vocabulary.
Instructor-Guided Practice
Class discussion: If you could have an ideal birthday party, what would it look like? Have you ever thrown a
surprise party for someone?
Activity 1
Event: Concert Event: Event:
Time: 5:00 pm Time: Time:
Day: Sunday Day: Day:
Date: September 14 Date: Date:
Cost: $15 Cost: Cost:
Location: South Park Location: Location:
Details: A folk band will Details: Details:
perform. Their music is
influenced by jazz. There
will be refreshments.
Activity 2
Surprise Birthday Party Plans—Make plans for a surprise birthday party for a friend. What will you do to cele-
brate your friend’s birthday? Write down some plans and then invite your classmates to come to the party.
Listening
www.mormon.org/Jeremy
WRAP-UP
Summary
Now I can . . . Now I know . . .
Invitation to Act
Write about what you are going to do next week. Write down at least 6 different things that you are going to do.
Be prepared to share what you wrote in the next class.
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ENGLISHCONNECT ADVANCED
WARM-UP
Objectives
1. I will learn to talk about what I usually do on holidays.
2. I will learn to talk about what I plan to do on a holiday.
Grammar
Using will probably Review of how to speak about the future
Other Examples:
be going to + base form of verb
I will probably travel to Europe next year.
There will probably be a parade on New Year’s Day.
I am going to have a party!
Vocabulary
Verbs Nouns
1. To procrastinate 3. Relatives
2. To delay 4. Extended family
5. Tradition
6. Reunion
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Instructor-Guided Practice
Class discussion: What holidays from other countries do you know? Have you ever traveled in another country
during a special holiday? How do people from other cultures celebrate holidays differently from you?
Activity 1
Interview 2 classmates and find out what each of them usually does on their favorite holiday. Be prepared to
report to the class.
Classmate 1: Classmate 2:
Activity 2
Think of the next holiday that will happen. With a partner, create a conversation about your plans. Talk about
what each of you will probably do on the holiday. You will share your conversation with the class.
A: B:
B: A:
A: B:
Listening
www.mormon.org/dave
1. How does Dave describe the feeling at a holiday party?
2. Who comes to holiday parties?
WRAP-UP
Summary
Now I can . . . Now I know . . .
Invitation to Act
Write about some things that you will probably do on the next important holiday. Be prepared to share what you
wrote with a partner in the next class.
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ENGLISHCONNECT ADVANCED
WARM-UP
Objectives
Grammar
Where are you going on vacation? How to talk about the future:
I’m going camping. I am
We’re going to Hawaii. you / we / they are going to
We go on vacation every year. travel.
he / she / it is
We will travel by bus.
We will take a vacation. I / you / we / they / he / she / it will
Vocabulary
Nouns 4. Itinerary
1. Turbulence 5. Layover
2. Reservation (Reserved seating)
3. Terminal
Memorize short poems, sayings, or speeches in English. his can help you practice pronuncation, learn
new vocabulary, and become used to English grammar.
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Instructor-Guided Practice
Class discussion: What is your dream vacation? Where would you go? What would you do? Who would you go
with?
Activity 1
Out of these pictures, which is your ideal vacation? Why? Share with a partner.
The Plans for Your 4-Day Vacation—In this activity you will first write out plans for your 4-day dream vacation.
Then, you will share your plans with a partner. Try to think of details that you can talk about.
Listening
www.mormon.org/stan
1. What is Stan‟s occupation?
WRAP-UP
Summary
Now I can . . . Now I know . . .
Invitation to Act
Using the plan that you created in class for a 4-day vacation, write a paragraph describing this vacation. Be
prepared to share this with the class.
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ENGLISHCONNECT ADVANCED
WARM-UP
Objectives
1. I will learn to talk about healthy habits. 2. I will learn to give health advice.
Grammar
Giving advice
Using should: Different ways to give advice: Example sentences:
“You should go to the doctor.” You should . . . You should go to the doctor.
The verb that comes after should will You shouldn’t . . . You shouldn’t eat so much junk food.
always be in the base form. This You need to . . . You need to sleep more often.
sentence means “I think it will be
I think you should . . . I think you should ice your foot.
good for you to go to the doctor.”
Vocabulary
Adjectives Nouns
1. Trivial 6. Antiseptic
2. Terminal 7. Migraine
3. Ominous
4. Chronic
5. Susceptible
LEARNING STRATEGY
40 After you listen to English radio or TV, try to summarize what you heard. This can help you pay attention while you
listen. It will also help you practice speaking.
Instructor-Guided Practice
Class discussion: Talk about a time when you or someone you know was sick and needed help. What did
you do? How did you help them?
Activity 1
Tell your partner what you think each person should do. You can use should, shouldn’t, need to, and I think
he or she should. (For example, “I think she should put some ice on it.) Use the phrases at the right to help.
1. John sprained his 2. Carlos fell down the 3. Paul is exhausted. He • put some ice on it
• take some medicine
ankle. It is swollen and stairs. His knee hurts keeps falling asleep
• sleep more often
he can’t walk. very badly. at work. • stay home from work
4. Stephanie woke up 5. Lisa eats a lot of 6. Becca has a stomach • go to a doctor
with a headache. She sweets. She is starting ache. She doesn’t • avoid playing sports
• eat more vegetables
feels awful. to gain weight. want to eat.
• exercise regularly
Activity 2
Each person has a problem and needs help. You will work with a partner. One of you will be the person in the
picture and the other will try to give the person advice. Role-play a conversation for each person.
Brittany started Juan was playing Beth is pregnant.
feeling sick a soccer yester- She feels sick
month ago. She day with some to her stomach
can’t sleep at friends. He hurt every day and
night and feels his leg. Now he has lost a lot of
sad all the time. can’t walk. It is weight. She feels
She also doesn’t very swollen. light-headed at
feel like eating. work.
Listening
www.mormon.org/me/5gzp
WRAP-UP
Summary
Now I can . . . Now I know . . .
Invitation to Act
Write down a list of things that you think a person should do in order to live a healthy life (for example, “You
should . . .”). Come prepared to share your list with a partner in the next class.
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ENGLISHCONNECT ADVANCED
WARM-UP
Objectives
1. I will learn to describe how I feel to a doctor.
Grammar
Imperatives (commands) Doctors’ questions and instructions Review: Giving advice
The imperative is the base form of How long have you felt sick? Use these phrases to give
the verb used to give commands. Where does it hurt? advice:
You usually don’t use pronouns You should . . .
Take two pills once a day.
with imperatives.
Take this medication with food. You shouldn’t . . .
Examples:
Come back and see me next week. I think you should . . .
“Take this medication every day.”
Don’t take this pill on an empty stomach. You need to . . .
“Don’t exercise for two weeks.”
Vocabulary
Verbs Nouns
1. To be clammy 5. Stitches
2. To swell 6. Sprain
3. To be infected
4. To be pale
LEARNING STRATEGY
Read out loud to yourself in English. his is a great way to practice pronunciation.
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Instructor-Guided Practice
Class discussion: Have you ever seen someone get injured? How did you help them?
Activity 1
Your partner will be the doctor. Pick a situation and tell the doctor (your partner) about the problem that you
have. Describe how you feel. Tell the doctor when the problem started and what happened.
1. You ate some bad food. 5. You fell down the stairs.
2. You got in a car crash. 6. You were attacked by an animal.
3. You got hurt playing soccer. 7. You got in a fight.
4.. ou started feeling sick at work. 8. You hurt yourself while cooking.
Activity 2
Think of a past injury or problem that you had. If you had to talk to a doctor, how would you describe what hap-
pened? Write down some notes. You will be the patient and your partner will be the doctor. Practice describing
the experience to the doctor (your partner) and he or she will give you some advice.
Notes about your problem or injury: What did the doctor tell you to do?
Listening
www.mormon.org/athelia
1. How did Athelia feel when she started to get sick?
2. How did her illness change her life?
WRAP-UP
Summary
Now I can . . . Now I know . . .
Invitation to Act
Ask a friend to tell you about a time he or she was injured or sick. Write down some notes and come to the next
class prepared to describe your friend’s experience to a partner.
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ENGLISHCONNECT ADVANCED
WARM-UP
Objectives
1. I will learn to ask for information about future celebrations.
2. I will learn to answer questions about future celebrations.
3. I will learn to invite others to future celebrations.
Grammar
Ways to invite someone Present tense for future time
Would you like to . . . If you are talking about a planned event or the schedule for an
Do you want to . . . event, you can use present tense to mean the future.
Examples: There is a party on Friday. = There will be a party on Friday.
“Would you like to go to the _______ with me?” The wedding is at the church. = The wedding will be at the
“Do you want to come to church.
with me?”
Vocabulary
LEARNING STRATEGY
Don’t try to memorize every new English word you hear. his can be overwhelming. Choose words and phrases
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to learn that are most important for your English learning.
Instructor-Guided Practice
Class discussion: What is the fanciest event you have ever attended? What did you dress like? How was the
food? Where was it? Do you like attending fancy events or simple events?
Activity 1
Plan out the supplies you might need to throw a surprise party for someone in your family. Where would you do
it? What would you need to buy? Who would you invite? How would you make it a secret? Be ready to share
your plan with the class.
Activity 2
Create two special events (wedding, reception, graduation, and so on) and write down information about them.
Listening
www.mormon.org/Jasons
1. What did Jason‟s wife dream of when she was a little girl?
2. What was the one problem with how her dream happened?
WRAP-UP
Summary
Now I can . . . Now I know . . .
Invitation to Act
Write down what you think you will do for your next birthday party. Next class, come prepared to share your
plans with a partner
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ENGLISHCONNECT ADVANCED
WARM-UP
Objectives
1. I will learn to talk about and describe a past event.
2. I will learn to talk about what I did at an event.
Grammar
Vocabulary
Verbs Nouns
1. To elope 3. Bouquet
2. To be engaged 4. Bridal shower
5. Best man
6. Maid of honor
LEARNING STRATEGY
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When you are listening to English radio or TV, try to repeat out loud what you hear. Imitate the sound of the
speaker. This can help you practice English pronunciation.
Instructor-Guided Practice
Class discussion: Have you ever attended a wedding? What was it like? Is it good to get married younger or
wait until you are older? What are the pros and cons of each?
Activity 1
What would be your ideal wedding? Where would it be? What kind of ceremony would you have? Who would
you invite? Make a plan and be ready to share with the class.
Activity 2
Scene: When you walk into the church, you see:
1. The bride is sitting on the floor, and she is crying.
2. The groom is lying on the floor and has a black eye.
3. The police are taking the father of the bride away.
4. There is a frying pan on the floor in the middle of
the room.
What do you think happened? With your group, write
a short news article. Talk about what happened at the
wedding.
Listening
www.mormon.org/patrice
1. What happened 3 days before Patrice was supposed to get married?
2. How did this affect her wedding?
3. Why was it an “amazing way to start a relationship”?
WRAP-UP
Summary
Now I can . . . Now I know . . .
Invitation to Act
Write down a detailed description of what you did at the last birthday celebration you attended. Come to the
next class prepared to talk about it with a partner.
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ENGLISHCONNECT ADVANCED
WARM-UP
Objectives
1. I will learn to talk about my goals and plans for the future.
Grammar
Talking about future plans I’ll, you’ll, he’ll, she’ll, we’ll
I want to . . . be married | a father/mother | a businessman/woman I’ll = I will
I hope to . . . get married | a degree | a job | a house | a raise | a new car you’ll = you will
I plan to . . . + study business | education | chemistry | English he’ll = he will
I would like go to school | another country she’ll = she will
to . . . we’ll = we will
Vocabulary
Verbs
1. To aspire 4. To be recognized
2. To be ambitious 5. To be inevitable
3. To put off
LESSON CONVERSATION AND ACTIVITIES
Common Phrases
1. “To shoot for the stars” 5. “All or nothing”
2. “Have one‟s heart set on” 6. “He is going places”
3. “Make it to the top” 7. “To make it big”
4. “The sky is the limit” 8. “To have a change of heart”
Practice: Repeat these pairs of words with a partner: there/dare, those/dose, then/den, these/Dee’s, other/udder.
LEARNING STRATEGY
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What will you be able to do when you learn English? Imagine what you will do, say, and feel. When you feel
discouraged, imagine this again. his can help you stay motivated!
Instructor-Guided Practice
Class discussion: What do you plan on doing next in your life? What are some challenges you might face in
achieving your goals?
Activity 1
Choose 2 people in the pictures below. With a partner, act out a conversation between them. Each person talks
about what their future plans are. After finishing, choose 2 different people. Have a new conversation.
Activity 2
Write about what you would like to do 1 year from now, 5 years from now, and 10 years from now. Use phrases
like I want to, I hope to, I plan to, and I would like to to talk about your future plans.
1 year from now . . . 5 years from now . . . 10 years from now . . .
Listening
www.mormon.org/gabe
WRAP-UP
Summary
Now I can . . . Now I know . . .
Invitation to Act
Go home and write in your journal about your future plans. Set some goals and write down some things that you
will do in order to accomplish your goals.
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ENGLISHCONNECT ADVANCED
Review Activity 1
Choose a picture to describe to your partner. Describe the family in your picture, mentioning their relationships
to each other. Invent information to describe 2 people in detail (name, hobbies, and so on). After both you and
your partner describe a family, make 10 comparisons between the people in the pictures.
Review Activity 2
With your partner, plan an event that could be held somewhere in the community. Think of 5 things that you will
do (for example, eat dinner, dance). Invite another partnership to come to your event. Give them directions to the
event and describe what you will be doing. You can write notes while you plan the event.
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Review Activity 3
Imagine that you attended one of these events. Describe to your partner what you did using past tense verbs.
Reflection
Reflect on the previous English lessons you have participated in during this program.
Name 3 things you learned that were the most helpful to you.
How will you continue improving your English?
What could be better about the program?
Prepare to briefly share your thoughts with the class.
Now I can . . .
◯ make introductions. ◯ talk about prices.
◯ talk about likes and dislikes. ◯ describe items and compare their prices.
◯ talk about extended families. ◯ talk about the location of places.
◯ describe and compare people. ◯ talk about future events.
◯ describe feelings. ◯ talk about typical holiday activities.
◯ ask for help. ◯ talk about vacation plans.
◯ describe where I live. ◯ talk about healthy habits.
◯ describe where I used to live. ◯ give health advice.
◯ talk about daily routines. ◯ describe health problems.
◯ talk about past events. ◯ invite someone to a celebration.
◯ describe past experiences. ◯ talk about my future goals.
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Notes