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INTEGRITY: We build relationships through trust, honesty and respect.

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• Get involved in all lessons and activities—they are a great way to practise your English with friends!
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• DON’T graffiti or drop your litter anywhere.

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Is Britain becoming a nation of accent snobs?
“As an accent coach I increasingly hear from people sidelined becauErica
Britons take the trouble to pronounce bruschetta correc tly”, writes
Accent coaches hear a lot
of funny stories. A personal
favourite came from a Spanish
nurse: “One of my patients, she
ask me about her fadder, ‘is he
getting washed?’ I say yes of
course, every day, and she look
very upset. I realise, she did no
say ‘washed’, she say dis word
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“worse”.
We giggled, and I taught her
how to make the "er" sound in
"worse" versus the "o" sound in
"washed". Then we covered
the s/sh distinction, which is
always useful – she wasn't happy
about the smirks she'd had
when declaring "I'm not going
to take this sit any more".
But the longer I teach
pronunciation, the more often
I find myself listening to a
different kind of story. The nurse
whose patients ask to speak to
someone else, the consultant
whose promotion is postponed
until she sounds "more English",
even though she's no more
difficult to understand than
Marion Cotillard. In an economy
where we so frequently
encounter people who aren't
as comfortable communicating
in English, how many are we
subconsciously judging?
I tripped and stumbled into
accent coaching. I'd returned
to London from a two-year
stint in Mexico where I became
bilingual and skint. I was saving
for an expensive journalism
master's, starting with whatever
the bureau de change would
give me for my crumpled pesos.
So I was relieved to discover
there was a market for my
bizarre skill: I am an accent
geek. I can hear the position
of people's tongues, and teach
them to manipulate it to get a
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se they sound foreign. Yet few
Buist.
better English accent . Placing
the tip millimetres behind the
teeth to make an English "t";
the difference between the "l"
in "light" and in "pill" … things
normal people don't notice
because they're busy getting on
with their lives.
I thought my students would
If you’re an accent snob, you might want
be perfectionists like I was to make sure you know how to pronounce
with Spanish – having mastered bruschetta.
the language, they'd want to
perfect the accent . Many were, – they make it company policy.
and unlike my friends their eyes Sergey sounds Russian and it
didn't glaze over at the mention makes clients uncomfortable;
of glottal stops, diphthongs and let's hire someone to make him
fricatives. But I didn't expect sound English. Never mind that
the hordes of people who just the client's discomfort is far
wanted to be taken seriously.  less reasonable than a Russian
A study by the University of having a Russian accent . 
Chicago found a sentence
I'd love to sit in on one of their
Source: http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/oct/02/britain-accent-sound-foreign-snobs
said in a foreign accent is less
likely to be believed. Why? If budget meetings. "I'm afraid
the sentence was: "Oh, Farage we can't buy new printers, that
and me, the laughs we've had", money's gone into removing all
I'd understand the scepticism. evidence that Marco, Xi and
Other wise it seems bizarre. Abdul were born outside the
Apparently, it comes from an home counties."It's not just
"inability to separate what's us. The study found the same
being said from how it's being reaction to foreign accents in
said". But that doesn't all countries – arguably solving
answer the question of why an the mystery of why so many
unfamiliar formation of sounds Hollywood baddies are English.
undermines credibility. The tips But we monolingual Brits have
of their tongues touching their less right to pass judgment. We
teeth when they say "t", or have the worst language skills in
saying "doze" instead of "those" Europe. Many of us can't even
seems a flimsy basis for mistrust. properly pronounce the food
So, do we think foreigners are we eat (bruschetta is "bru-
dishonest or stupid? SKET-a". We should stop saying
"bru-shet-a" if we don't want to
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start sentences with, "I don't
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that xenophobia isn't up in my classroom. It makes
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Academic Writing Skills

Read each statement and decide how much you agree or disagree with the statement.
(1 = Strongly Disagree to 10= Strongly Agree)
1 I always spend time researching and planning an essay before I start writing.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
2 I’m good at organising my essays and communicating my points clearly.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
3 Proofreading is the least important part of essay writing.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
4 I think I need to work on developing my arguments further when I write essays.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
5 It’s important to consider both sides of the argument in an essay, rather than just
arguing in support of your thesis.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

6 I think Wikipedia is a good starting point for researching an essay questions.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
7 Every sentence of an essay should serve to answer the question.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
8 I’d like to get better grades for my essays.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

What essay structure do you use?

Introduction
Introduction
Introduction 1st argument for
1st key theme
Arguments for 1st argument against
2nd key theme
Arguments against 2nd argument for
3rd key theme
Conclusion 2nd argument against
Conclusions
Conclusion

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Channel 6 News s resorted to?

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opposite sex?
between members of the

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that thi s policy will help the schoo
6) Why does Julie believe
adjusted adults?

disagree with Julie on this?

7) Why does Sadie Moss

en venting their frustrati on about the new rules?

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Language for Life - The national economy
If the government reduced spending on less important areas, such
as on Britain’s nuclear deterrent or defence strategy in general,
it would be better positioned to reduce taxes and provide the
economy with a much-needed fiscal stimulus.

Although some people clearly argue that a laissez faire free-

market economy is the most attractive option in an ideal world,
the credit crunch has really proven that more government
regulation of Britain’s banks is needed. This is especially true
of the need to clamp down on the bonus culture that seems to
exist among bankers, particularly as they clearly haven’t been
performing to a bonus-worthy standard in the first place.

Daniel Whyley, 20, Newcastle
If the government can spend all that
money on the banks, why can’t we have
free bus travel for everyone? It would
be good for people travelling to school
and work because the costs add up. It
would be good for people without much
money who can’t afford to go places. We
also need to do something to encourage
people to stop using their cars so we can
protect the environment.
I think that one of the most vital things
the government can do for young people is
actually offer them a future. For example,
these high university fees are unfair because
not everybody can afford them and this
encourages class division. Perhaps the
government should put a stop to these
ridiculously high City bonuses or tax those
who receive them, as this money could be
put towards giving young people a start in life
and not one in which they are set up to fail.
Hollie Ridley, 20, Brighton

Lizzie Abbott, 13, Kent

The government needs to ensure that jobs are available to all those who were

Text and picture sourced: www.theguardian.com/business/2009/mar/24/road-to-recovery-teenagers

promised a brighter future. Proposals to increase student fees to £6,000* a
year should be scrapped. While Bernard Madoff enjoys his retirement in jail
and Gordon Brown enjoys crumpets and tea smiling for the cameras with
Obama, I sit wondering where life will take me after my degree at SOAS. For
me, the decision to study at university was based on the idea that I would
get a good job after three years to provide for my family. Nearing my final
exams, I am stuck with tens of thousands of pounds worth of debt, no job and
no postgraduate course for next year. The decision not to apply for a job or
masters was a conscious one. But for many young graduates, the idea that after
stressing over exams and essays for three years or more and having nothing but
a piece of paper to show at the end of it is downright depressing.

Alvin Carpio, 21, London

They should spend more money things for young people to do; there should be
a lot more places around that people my age could go. Improve local facilities,
to keep kids off the streets, more local money for leisure centres and evening
entertainment for young people to use. Young people should be able to join local
clubs, such as sports, swimming, tennis, judo, golf etc, as this would also encourage
a fitter and healthier lifestyle.

It should also be free for teenagers to travel by bus and train. More money should
be invested in secondary schools so that we get better teaching and more facilities.

Rhian Hopkins, 14, Porthcawl

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Yes, but Comment
Correct Incorrect

I’d have helped.

1 If I’d have been there,
ally didn’t need to.
2 Thank you but you re
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3 She has been ill for a lon
she died.
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8 You lef t your wallet, inn
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9 There’s lots of names
10 Where does he living?

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 Getting to know multicultural London
Language for Life - Multicultural London

London’s melting pot culture means there is a different history everywhere you look
Embracing London is about much events and monitor your local
more than getting to grips with library’s noticeboards to learn
Britishness: the UK’s capital is one about smaller neighbourhood
the world’s most multicultural happenings.
cities. Roman soldiers, Huguenot
silkweavers, Jamaican airmen, Walking around East London is
Bangladeshi sailors and a whole a good way to see how different
host of other people from around communities have played their
the world have helped to shape its part in the city’s development,
history and its future. suggested Mike Berlin, a lecturer London is home to the largest Chinese
at Birkbeck College. Today New Year festival outside China
“London is a city that has been going Spitalfields and Brick Lane are
for so long that multiculturalism best known for their Asian Caribbean migration came in the
has become a habit,” said connections, with some of the 1940s and 50s. “The place to go
Georgina Young, a senior curator city’s most popular curry houses is Brixton Market,” said Berlin.
of contemporary history at the to be found in the area. In the 16th “It’s the centre of the black British
Museum of London. “There are and 17th centuries, however, it was community.” It dates back to the
communities here from pretty home to Huguenots, Dutch and 1948 arrival of SS Empire Windrush
much everywhere in the world. Flemish refugees fleeing religious and its 492 passengers, mostly ex-
During the London Olympics we persecution on the continent, he servicemen from Jamaica and the
discovered that there were people said. West Indies. “When they came
from every competing country they were housed in disused bomb
already living here.” The area’s history can be seen in shelters below Clapham Common
buildings such as the Jamme Masjid and directed to the nearest labour
The best way to learn about London mosque on Brick Lane. It was built exchange, which was in Brixton.
is to get out and experience it by in 1741 as a Huguenot church, The area had a large number of
talking to people, said Young, who spent much of the 19th century boarding houses, so they found
spends a lot of time doing just that as a Baptist chapel, became accommodation there.”
in her job. Festivals, exhibitions a synagogue in 1893 before
and other events are other eventually becoming a mosque in Berlin calls Irish people the “most
entertaining ways to get to know the last quarter of the 20th century. unseen community” in London.
the city’s layers. “And museums While the mosque is not open to “They have been here since James
are a fantastic resource as well, and the public, Berlin recommended a I. They built London, from the
they are absolutely free.” Naturally trip to the Museum of Immigration docks through to the sewerage
she recommends a trip to her own around the corner: the former systems and the railways.” Later
museum, but she also has a soft silkweaver’s home served as a came a group of Anglo-Irish
spot for the Horniman Museum in synagogue before reopening as a professionals, including authors
Forest Hill, which has collections museum. Check opening before such as Oscar Wilde and George
dedicated to African culture and attending. Bernard Shaw. In the 19th
international musical instruments. century, neighbourhoods such
It also runs a number of events and London has had Asian and Afro- as Seven Dials, Bermondsey and
Whitechapel were all Irish areas.
http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/public/postcard/article3757989.ece

courses, from Balinese gamelan Caribbean communities since the

lessons to lectures on the history 18th century. “As Britain built
of Polish food. an empire more people came Other multicultural hotspots
in as part of that from the Asian worth a visit include Ridley
London hosts an enormous subcontinent and from Africa and Road Market in Dalston, with a
number and variety of festivals. It the Caribbean,” he said. The slave mixture of people from Turkey
has the largest Chinese New Year trade also played its part, with and West Africa; Green Lanes in
festival outside China and other Afro-Caribbean people arriving as Haringey, which has some great
celebrations include Vaisakhi slaves or servants of slave traders; Turkish restaurants run by people
(Sikh New Year), Diwali (the a number sought and were granted with Anatolian heritage; the
Hindu Festival of Lights) and the freedom when they arrived, going Portuguese and Moroccan shops
Shubbak festival of Arab culture, on to form a community that around Goldborne Road, just off
as well as many more events. agitated against the slave trade in Ladbroke Grove in West London;
Young also suggested keeping an the 1780s. and Korean-influenced New
eye on the Visit London website Malden, said Berlin.
for information on upcoming The next big wave of Afro-
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Language Study - Academic writing 2

When approaching an educational composition, the beginning is input. This is

where you seize your readers’ consideration and help them determine whether
they want to prolong reading. This can be attained by launching an appealing
truth or using a significant extract from a renowned person. After the ‘hook’,
you should grant an outline of your dispute. This helps to funnel the reader and
tells them what to anticipate in the main body of the article. If you have both of
these possessions in the first clause, your opening will be valuable.

Tips for writing an effective ess

ay introduction
Introductions should be clear and pre
the reader in, providing a reason to cise, indicating what the essay is about. They also need to draw
to help you improve your essay intr continue with the main body of the essay. Use the following tips
oductions:
Begin with an interesting fact to

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‘hook’ the reader ’s attention.
fact is actually interesting and not Make sure the
mundane or obvious.
Good: Twenty percent of all heart atta
cks happen on Mondays.
Bad: Margaret Thatcher was the first
female Prime Minister of Great Britain.

Use a quotation from a famous

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person. This can give your essay
so long as the person you quote more authority,
is relevant to the topic.
Good: Using a quote from Mahatma
Ghandi for an essay about non-violent
Bad: Using a quote from Simon Cowell protest.
for an essay about non-violent protest.
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use clichés or mixed metaphor . Be sure not to
s.
Good: It is not uncommon for a student
to feel like a fish out of water during the
at university. ir first few weeks
Bad: Sometimes you have to put the ped
al to the metal and put your neck out
Make use of rhetorical questions on a limb.
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can be off-putting.
Good: How can companies motivate the
ir employees? This is not the easiest of
Bad: How can companies motivate the questions to answer.
ir employees? Should they increase sala
off? Should they provide more training ries or give more time
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Good: Using an introductor y sentence
to draw the reader in.
Bad: The question asked me to discuss
the advantages and disadvantages of zoo
of zoos are that... s. The advantages

Avoid using the first person unl

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ess the question asks for your opi
obvious that you are writing fro nion. It is
m your own viewpoint.
Good: This essay will argue that...
Bad: In my essay, I will provide my opin
ion that...

Tell the reader what to expect

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in the essay by outlining your arg
have caught their attention wit ument after you
h your hook.
Good: This essay will argue that...
Bad: Jumping straight into the first poin
t of your argument without an outline.

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Language for Life - Sleep habits

A: Hello and welcome to Saturday

Brunch. Now, today we’re talking
about sleep. Do you (1)
(2) , or do you find yourself
hear from you. You can text us on all night? Whatever your experience, we’d love to
saturdaybrunch@channel4.com. Ge the number on your screen, or just send an email to
best ones out before the end of the t your comments in before 12 o’clock and we’ll read the
it something you struggle with? show. (turning to panel) Now, sleep
ladies and gents. Is
B: Not at all (laughs)! I think that’s
what happens when you have kids.
the time that you have to (3) You’re so exhausted all
have no issues (4) whenever you can! I seriously
. What about you, Jack?
C: I find it really difficult to get to
sleep, and my (5)
matter what time I go to bed and no is set so no
up at 6 o’clock every morning. It’s so matter how (6) I am I still wake
frustrating!
A: Well we have Dr Christian wit
h us
more. So, Dr Christian, how much today to give us some advice on sleep and how to get
sleep should we be aiming for?
D: Well, each one of us has a uni
que sleep requirement. Margaret
Thatcher famous
really recommended. We should rea a night, but this small amount of slee ly (7)
lly be aiming for about 6 to 8 hours. p isn’t
A: And what if you find it difficult
to get to sleep, like Jack?
D: It’s important to look for the und
erly
to the amount of coffee you drink, ing cause and try to tackle it head on. It could be down
or when you have you last cup of cof
C: I actually don’t drink coffee at all. fee in the day.
And I think I have quite a good diet,
my state of health were a factor in this so I wouldn’t say that
.
D: What about exercise?
C: Yeah, I go running three or fou
r times a week. I don’t drink and I don
D: That’s all good. Vigorous exe ’t smoke.
rcise has been shown to really hel
exercise at any time of day, but not p with sleep. You should
caffeine can also disrupt sleep, so it’s at the expense of your sleep. Alcohol, cigarettes and
to practise a relaxing bedtime ritual.good that you don’t do any of these. Well, you could try
at the end of the day and spend the It’s important to (8)
People often use electronic devices hour before bed doing a calming activity, such as reading.
(9) like laptops in bed, but these are not
. conducive to getting
C: I always watch TV in bed now you
mention it. But I find it helps me rela
B: Oh really? I’ve always been told x.
that’s not good for you.
D: Yeah, the kind of light that emana
tes
could well be where your sleep pro from laptops, TVs and tablets activates the brain, so this
(10) blem lies. If I were you, I’d turn the
TV off before you
.
B: Now, what about (11)
on a Sunday than getting a longer (12) at the weekend? I love nothing mo
re
D: Actually, you’re better off stickin !
g to
have trouble sleeping. This helps to the same bedtime and wake-up time, especially if you
stay asleep for the whole night. regulate your body clock so it can hel
p you fall asleep and
A: So, there we have it. If you wan
t to get a good night’s sleep, no smo
caffeine, no TV in bed, plenty of exe kin
said than done though? We’ve got Jane rcise and set bedtimes and wake-up g, no drinking, no
don’t you Janet? t on the line and you have a questiontimes. Is it easier
for Dr Christian,
E: Yes, well, I always have terrible
dreams that keep me awake at nigh
t and I was wondering…

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Language Study - Poetry

The Road Not Taken

ads?
ces between the two ro
1) What are the differen

speaker choose?
2) Which road does the

?
3) Is it a difficult decision

with his decision?

4) Is the speaker happy
e decision?
r envisage his future se lf telling others about th
5) How does the speake
?
ion -m ak ing proces s when faced with a dilemma
about the decis
6) What is Frost saying

Poetic Language

1) What words does

terms? Frost use to refer to
the roads, e.g. “it ”? Why does he us
e these

2) Many lines of the

sentences in standa poem do not use st
taken”. rd English, e.g: “Tan dard English. Re-w
he Road Not Ta rite the following
ken” = “The ro ad that wasn’t
a) And sorr y I could no
t travel both

b) And be one travelle

r long I stood

c) Then took the othe

r, as just as fair / And
having perhaps the be
tter claim
Why are these lines
written in non-stan
dard English?

3) What is the rhym

from the rhyme scehe
scheme of the poem
me? What is the ef? How does the last line of the
fect of this? poem break

4) What is the effe

stanza? ct of the repetition
of “I” in the third an
d four th lines of the fin
al

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Language for Life - English and you in the future English and You
Do you agree or disagree with the statements? Circle the number in the chart to show how you feel about
the statements, e.g. 1 = I completely disagree or 10 = I completely agree.
I feel confident when I speak English.
Score at start
of course

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Example:

I can communicate well in English.

Score at start
of course

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Example:

I enjoyed learning English during my stay here.

Score at start
of course

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Example:

I learnt new words.

Score at start
of course

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Example:

I spoke English a lot in my lessons.

Score at start
of course

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Example:

I learnt how I can use English outside the classroom.

Score at start
of course

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Example:

It’s easier for me to understand English when I speak to others.

Score at start
of course

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Example:

I spoke a lot of English with my new friends.

Score at start
of course

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Example:

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 Language for Life - English and you in the future
How I am going to continue learning English at home
Complete the sentences s
ordbelow with your ideas. Make sure you choose the correct preposition!
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Then exchange your ideas with a classmate. How many more ideas can you collect from your classmates?

I’m going to
practise listening by / with / to / for My classmate said I can also
practise listening

I’m going to
practise speaking English to / with / in My classmate said I can also
practise speaking

I’m going to
practise writing by / with / to / for My classmate said I can also
practise writing

I’m going to
practise reading by / for My classmate said I can also
practise reading

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Transcripts Listening Transcript Unit E You’re so exhausted all the time that you have to grab
Language for Life—Relationships 40 winks whenever you can! I seriously have no issues
dropping off. What about you, Jack?
Reporter: A school in Rochdale has resorted to drastic
measures in order to nip young love in the bud. Rochdale Jack:I find it really difficult to get to sleep, and my body
House Secondary School, in Lancashire, has brought in clock is set so no matter what time I go to bed and no
new rules designed to discourage teen romance. But this matter how shattered I am I still wake up at 6 o’clock
move has been met with disapproval from many of the every morning. It’s so frustrating!
school’s pupils. On campus, boys and girls must keep a
distance of at least 1 metre and holding hands is strictly TV Presenter: Well we have Dr Christian with us today
forbidden. In addition, boys and girls are not allowed to to give us some advice on sleep and how to get more.
walk around the campus in pairs. This is all to put a stop So, Dr Christian, how much sleep should we be aiming
to what teachers are calling “close interaction” between for?
students of the opposite sex.
Dr Christian: Well, each one of us has a unique sleep
Head Teacher: Before we had these rules in place, the requirement. Margaret Thatcher famously functioned
amount of heavy petting that was going on on campus on 4 hours’ sleep a night, but this small amount of sleep
was totally inappropriate. Now, the students know that isn’t really recommended. We should really be aiming for
this kind of behaviour is unacceptable at school and we about 6 to 8 hours.
can all go about our days without having to encounter it. TV Presenter: And what if you find it difficult to get to
sleep, like Jack?
Reporter: That was head teacher Julie Mirren talking
there. She believes the introduction of the new rules Dr Christian: It’s important to look for the underlying
into the school’s behaviour policy will help pupils cause and try to tackle it head on. It could be down to
distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate public the amount of coffee you drink, or when you have you
behaviour. How are you going to ensure the new rules last cup of coffee in the day.
are enforced?
Jack: I actually don’t drink coffee at all. And I think I
Head Teacher: We have introduced strict punishments have quite a good diet, so I wouldn’t say that my state of
and anyone who flouts the rules receives a lunchtime health were a factor in this.
detention. We need to have strict punishments in the
beginning to make sure the rules are followed. It’s Dr Christian: What about exercise?
important that we create well-adjusted adults, and that Jack: Yeah, I go running three or four times a week. I
means that students shouldn’t be touching each other in don’t drink and I don’t smoke.
public.
Dr Christian: That’s all good. Vigorous exercise
Reporter: But the pupils disagree. They feel that being has been shown to really help with sleep. You should
told to stay at least one metre away from members of exercise at any time of day, but not at the expense of
the opposite sex is not representative of adult life at all,your sleep. Alcohol, cigarettes and caffeine can also
and is basically an infringement of their human rights. disrupt sleep, so it’s good that you don’t do any of these.
Sadie Moss, a student at Rochdale House, had this to say: Well, you could try to practise a relaxing bedtime ritual.
It’s important to wind down at the end of the day and
Pupil: I think the new rules are completely ridiculous. I spend the hour before bed doing a calming activity, such
have male friends and I think it’s absurd that I am now not as reading. People often use electronic devices like
allowed to go within a metre of them. If I’m upset about laptops in bed, but these are not conducive to getting a
something, I can’t get a hug from my friend without being good night’s kip.
punished. Hugging someone or holding their hand is not
inappropriate behaviour and banning it is not going to Jack: I always watch TV in bed now you mention it. But
create well-adjusted adults. It’s going to do the opposite. I find it helps me relax.
Reporter: Whether or not more schools will follow Female Panel Member: Oh really? I’ve always been
suit with these rules remains to be seen, but it is unlikely told that’s not good for you.
to become less of a talking point in Rochdale, with many
pupils taking to social media to vent their frustration Dr Christian: Yeah, the kind of light that emanates from
over what they are calling an infringement of their human laptops, TVs and tablets activates the brain, so this could
rights. Mrs Mirren shows no signs of backing down over well be where your sleep problem lies. If I were you, I’d
the behaviour policy, and many are wondering if the turn the TV off before you hit the hay.
new rules will have the desired effect or if they will only
serve to encourage forbidden love among students with a Female Panel Member: Now, what about lie-ins at the
rebellious streak. weekend? I love nothing more on a Sunday than getting a
Angela Harney, Channel 6 News, Rochdale. longer snooze!
Dr Christian: Actually, you’re better off sticking to the
Listening transcript Unit K same bedtime and wake-up time, especially if you have
Language for Life—Sleep Habits trouble sleeping. This helps to regulate your body clock
so it can help you fall asleep and stay asleep for the whole
TV Presenter: Hello and welcome to Saturday Brunch. night.
Now, today we’re talking about sleep. Do you fall asleep
as soon as your head hits the pillow, or do you find TV Presenter: So, there we have it. If you want to get
yourself tossing and turning all night? Whatever your a good night’s sleep, no smoking, no drinking, no caffeine,
experience, we’d love to hear from you. You can text us no TV in bed, plenty of exercise and set bedtimes and
on the number on your screen, or just send an email to wake-up times. Is it easier said than done though?
saturdaybrunch@channel4.com. Get your comments in We’ve got Janet on the line and you have a question for
before 12 o’clock and we’ll read the best ones out before Dr Christian, don’t you Janet?
the end of the show. (turning to panel) Now, sleep ladies
and gents. Is it something you struggle with? Janet: Yes, well, I always have terrible dreams that keep
me awake at night and I was wondering… (FADE OUT)
Female Panel Member: Not at all (laughs)! I think
that’s what happens when you have kids.
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 Irregular verbs
Base form Past simple Past Participle Your Language Base form Past simple Past Participle Your Language
arise s
arose ew wordarisen
N know knew known
be was been lay laid laid
beat beat beaten lead led led
become became become learn learnt learnt
bend bent bent lend lent lent
bet bet bet let let let
bind bound bound lie lay lain
bite bit bit light lit lit
bleed bled bled lose lost lost
blow blew blown make made made
break broke broken mean meant meant
bring brought brought meet met met
build built built pay paid paid
burn burnt burnt put put put
buy bought bought read read read
can could could ring rang rung
catch caught caught rise rose risen
choose chose chosen run ran run
come came come say said said
cost cost cost see saw saw
deal dealt dealt seek sought sought
do did done sell sold sold
draw drew drawn send sent sent
dream dreamt dreamt set set set
drink drank drunk shake shook shaken
drive drove driven shine shone shone
eat ate eaten shoot shot shot
fall fell fallen sing sang sung
feel felt felt sit sat sat
fight fought fought sleep slept slept
find found found speak spoke spoken
fly flew flown spend spent spent
forbid forbade forbidden stand stood stood
forget forgot forgotten steal stole stolen
freeze froze frozen stick stuck stuck
get got got swear swore sworn
give gave given swim swam swum
go went gone swing swung swung
grow grew grown take took taken
have had had teach taught taught
hear heard heard tear tore torn
hide hid hidden tell told told
hit hit hit think thought thought
hold held held wear wore worn
hurt hurt hurt win won won
keep kept kept write wrote written
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Useful language
GREETINGS
Hello / Hi SHOPPING
How are things? Excuse me, please.
How’s it going? I’m looking for...
Good morning / afternoon / evening I’m just looking. Thank you.
Goodbye! Have you got this in another colour / size?
Bye for now! It’s too small / big.
Catch you later I’ll take it.
See you soon / later / tomorrow Can I reserve this?
Can I pay in cash / by card?

ACTIVITIES
Can I borrow a football / volleyball / basketball / rugby
ball / two tennis rackets, please?
Where is the tennis court / football pitch / basketball
court / sports hall?
At what time does the ... start?
Where is the disco?
What film is on this evening?
Where are you showing the film?
How do you take part in the talent show / X Factor /
competition?
IN THE CLASSROOM Where can I use the Internet?
Can you say that again please?
I’m sorry, I didn’t hear you.
I’m sorry but I don’t understand.
How long have we got for this activity?
Can we work together?
Can I borrow ... please?
Can you help me, please.
How do you say... ?
How do you spell... ?
Can you write that on the board for me?
I don’t know but I think the answer is...

TRAVEL AND EXCURSIONS ASKING FOR HELP

How do I get to...? Excuse me, please.
Where can I buy a ticket? Do you speak English?
How much is it to...? I speak very little English.
How long does it take? I’m sorry. I don’t understand.
Where is our meeting point? Can you repeat that, please?
When does the train / bus / our coach leave? Can you speak more slowly, please?
Excuse me, is this seat taken? Thank you very much for your help.
What time are we meeting? I’m lost. Can you help me find ..., please?
What is that building over there?
Where can I buy?
I’m lost. Can you help me find...., please?
What’s the emergency phone number?

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How is my level of English tested?

Your guide levels and exams

Your level is assessed rdsarrival with a grammar and vocabulary multiple choice test, a composition and
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a speaking exam with one of our teachers. The test was designed specifically for the content of our
teaching syllabus and the name of your level may not be the same as at your school at home.

Why am I not in the same class as my classmate from home?

In the school system students of the same age study together but not everybody in the class will have
the same level of English. When we put students into classes, we try to make sure that students with
a similar level of English or similar strengths are in the same class. We also want to make sure that we
mix students from different countries so that you have a good reason to speak English with your new
classmates (and don’t accidentally use your first language).

Cambridge English Trinity College

Language Assessment
OIEG Syllabus CEFR Main Suite IELTS GESE
Elementary A1 1-2 1-2
Pre-Intermediate A2 KET 3 3-4
Intermediate B1 PET 3.5 - 4.5 5-6
Upper-Intermediate B2 FCE 5-6 7-9
Advanced C1 CAE 6.5 - 7 10 - 11
Proficiency C2 CPE 7.5 + 12

My class is too easy or too difficult. What can I do?

If you feel that your class is too easy or too difficult for you, please speak to your teacher or the
Director of Studies. Your teacher will pay attention to how everyone in your class is doing during the
lessons and take notes for the end-of-course report. It is important that you show your teacher in the
lesson when something is too easy or too difficult for you so that they can help you.

Can I move to another class?

You can only move to another class if your class is much too easy or difficult for you. Please speak to
your teacher or the Director of Studies if you would like to move.

I want to move to another class for a different reason.

If you would like to move to another class for a different reason, please speak to your teacher, the
Director of Studies or the Welfare Coordinator after your lesson.

Can I take a recognised English exam while I’m studying here?

If you are interested in taking a recognised English exam, you should talk to the Director of Studies
at your centre as soon as possible. There are many English examinations and the preparation can take
a longer time in order to be successful. Your Director of Studies will be able to recommend the best
exam for you. You can find out more about other English examinations around the world by visiting
their websites below.
Testing body Selection of exams provided Website
Cambridge English General English: KET, PET, FCE, CAE, CPE www.cambridgeenglish.org
Language Assessment General and Academic English: IELTS
Trinity College London GESE, ISE, ESOL Skills for Life www.trinitycollege.co.uk
ETS TOEFL, TOEIC www.ets.org

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programme. OI Junior Programmes also uses images and photos with the
permission of those in the photographs.
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