ESL 4 LEVENT

OBJECTIVE To review the last 5 days' studies, assignments and development. To review the needs and how we reach them.  PLAN 1- Grammar Review - How are things in Elementary Grammar in Use? Which units go smooth and well, which units are difficult?  - Present Simple vs Present Continuous - Prepositions - Reported Speech - Using Articles: a, an, the, no article 2- Vocabulary Review - 50 Phrases in Business English - Using synonyms, better words. - Formal or Informal vocabulary? Which one is needed more? - Business etiquette? Level of needs: Writing emails, whatsapp messaging, presentations, negotiations, speech etc.  3- Listening and Speaking Review - Do you focus on auditory skills? - Do you repeat the words and sentences loudly? - Do you notice the differences between textual and spoken English? SUMMARY - What and how shall we carry on with? What is next?  - Is the pace fast, or slow? - Shall we make a daily activity table in Google files?

Dear Levent, Please find below the improved version of the message. It should be enough although it could be better. That work was really stresful for both Turabi and me. We insisted on it and fortunately succeeded in the end.  He blamed himself first, but I told him that it was not his fault and that I understood him, however, we had to continue and finalize the job. So he did it.   Please watch the video about reported speech.  The following video is much more comprehensive. You can watch this one too if you have time.  Best, Aren

Dear Levent, I am sending you a few videos on using prepositions. I hope you enjoy them. This is a very important topic, after watching and practicing them, you will start to use them with more precision. In order to be able to write confidently, we need to successfuly cover all these subjects. Please don't rush. This assignment will take 2 days for you.  HOMEWORK 1 Please listen to the videos and repeat the examples loudly as you watch. Try to use each preposition in sentences or phrasals(Group of words). HOMEWORK 2 Please read the explanations and do the exercises in Essential Grammar in Use, from Unit 103 to 113, i.e. Prepositions. The first thing to watch is a playlist of Prepositions from Nick Sheppard, an experienced English teacher. Nick uses animations and lots of pictures in order to make the topics clear and understandable.  NICK SHEPPARD - PREPOSITIONS PLAYLIST All the best, Aren

Hello Leventcim! In order to benefit from the interactivity of our studying style, I start to focus on your technical mistakes and help you to improve your grammar and vocabulary knowledge.  Yesterday in your comments you wrote: Hi Aren , ı am trying to comments not , I have already download chrome and now it is working. The correct sentence should be: Hi Aren, I am trying to make comments. (Comment is a "plural noun" here) Or I am trying to comment. (Comment is a "verb" here) I have already downloaded chrome and now it works. ( Download is the 1st form and downloaded is the 3rd form, which you must use in present perfect tense. "Works" is the present simple form which is much better here instead of present continuous tense.)  I studied first 10 unit which is elementary of gramer in use on yesterday . ıt was very easy and elementary of vocabulary in use as weel , so ı will check only gramer in use hopefully ı will finish soon . I studied the first 10 unit...

 Dear Levent, Today's task is very crucial for your daily communication at business, it is "Phrases in Business English".  I strongly suggest you to write down and practice all you listen in this video. You can use translator and look for synonyms of these phrases if you like, it is much better.  I will be happy if you could also make a list of Units that need to be covered in your Cambridge Grammar, Vocabulary and Face2Face Course Books. You don't need to scan all of them for the beginning. You can start by checking only the first 5 Units in each of them. All the best, Aren

26 May 2022 MEETING #2 OBJECTIVES - To review the previous assignments. Which topics are necessary and needed, which are not necessary and not needed?  - To check the timetable and see if the program suits. - To see if you are able to develop a self-study strategy and if you are able to check the resources and make a program on your own. PLAN - After Warm-up and by Note taking -  A - REVIEW ASSIGNMENTS - Check the assignments one by one and talk about them.  * Can you retain information? Can you remember what you see?  * Can you actively use the information that you obtain from the resources? * Do you think that you need to focus on certain topics? What topics would you choose then?  B- REVIEW THE MATERIALS - Have you used Cambridge Materials? - Have you used online materials on your own? - Have you put goals and made plans for the next few weeks? 1- Cambridge Grammar in Use - Intermediate  2- Cambridge Vocabulary in Use - Elementary (Scanning, Skimming, Le...

 Dear Levent, Today's subject is about daily expressions and small talks. I recommend that you repeat as you listen and that you take notes in your notebook, so that you become more familiar by using what you learn here.  These videos and tastks will probably fill your 45 minutes.  Good luck with them! Aren

 Leventcim good morning! Today I am sending you daily video feeds for vocabulary. I hope you enjoy them. Please try to write them down in your notebook. You can either write the same sentences in the videos or make your own sentences.  Just a reminder from yesterday's brief on our meeting. #8  8 - Şimdi bana planlamanı gönderebilirsen memnun olurum. Bu hafta hangi başlıkları çalışacağına karar verirsen ben de bunları destekleyici malzeme göndereceğim ve hangi kitabın hangi ünitesini desteklediğini de yazacağım. Malzemeleri ağ gibi birbirine bağlayacağız. 21/90 gün kuralını adapte ettiğimiz zaman, düzene bindiği zaman hızlı bir gelişim sürecine girersin, düşünmen bile gerekmez, otomatik bir gelişim sürecinin içinde bulursun kendini.  See you soon, Aren

23 May 2022 MEETING #1 OBJECTIVES - To setup to understand Technology - To understand Needs, Goals and Topics - To understand the Method - To decide on the level to begin with PLAN - After Warm-up and by Note taking -  A - TECHNOLOGY 1- Setup Zoom 2- Setup Blogspot 3- Google Drive B- NEEDS, GOALS, TOPICS 1- Business Correspondence 2- Social Context 2- English Levels, Vocabulary, Grammar, Reading, Writing, Resources C- METHOD 1- LEARNER - Self Learning - Autonomy - Creating a Habit 2- FACILITATOR - Providing Resources - Following Up the Development D- HOMEWORK - Business Topics to bring, Emailing, Messaging, Presentations etc. - Vocabulary, Grammar, Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation - Upon discussion at the meeting -  REVIEW - Technology - Needs, Goals, Topics - Method - Homework

 Dear Levent, 1 We start studying Vocabulary now. Please download and print the first section which consists of 9 units under the title "PEOPLE". The last 2 units of this section, i.e. unit 8 and unit 9 are short conversations. You must read, take notes and complete the exercises in all 9 units. You can check the Answer Key at the end of the book, or ask Ebru to check for you, this can be an opportunity to develop a collaborative study between you two.  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f_jxHGjAAbF0SHb-DvHeN1B-Z6P6ddu3/view?usp=sharing Although this may seem easy, it needs repeating. This is how you will adapt the style of Cambridge Vocabulary series.  90 minutes.  2 Please watch the following video and write down the new vocabulary you acquire in it. Keep your notebook colorful and tidy. Make sample sentences using this vocabulary. Rebecca is already giving examples in the video.  15 minutes. I will not send an additional assignment tomorrow or Monday. Good luck...

 Dear Levent, Today's topic is about Ukraine again. Please answer the following questions briefly: - What are the critical events in the history of Ukraine? - Is the origin of Russians and Ukrainians the same? - Why does Russia want to control Ukraine?  All the best, Aren

 Dear Levent, Today the cleaner lady has come, that's the reason I lingered a bit. I think that you will be interested in the following video, it grabbed me a lot.  Please write down your observations and comments about the content. Who are these guys? What are their beliefs and motivations? Why are they in Ukraine? All the best, Aren

 Dear Levent, Please watch and compare the differences. Take notes of what you observe after watching. There are 2 parts of this comparison subject.  I presume that you have 45 minutes today. So you can distrubute watching them through the day.  Best, Aren

Dear Levent, Thanks for sending me the result of your writing test. 87% is a good score for A2 writing. However there are other skills too as you see, Reading, Listening and Speaking.   We are going to brush up your skills at A2 Level - Elementary Level. When we establish a strong foundation it becomes easier to make progress in B1 and B2 levels.   You can either download and print these 2 books from my Google Drive, or buy them through Trendyol.  We are going to study these 2 books below for the moment: CAMBRIDGE - Essential Grammar in Use for Elementary Learners: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oqaCi29zJ5RbnSB4CNa8n-QTIZumUyBl/view CAMBRIDGE - Vocabulary in Use for Elementary Learners: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HwlG1KTah6qzNmBOZjoDfax0-HuzGAqE/view If you want the books instead of printed copies, you can buy them online: https://www.trendyol.com/cambride-scholars-publishing/essential-grammar-in-use-english-vocabulary-in-use-elementary-2-cd-p-282319372 ...

Dear Levent, As you must have returned from holiday, we can focus on more serious studies. This time I am sending a 2 days' assignment for you to complete which incorporates listening, reading and writing skills as well as critical thinking about the subject. I may also ask you to present your thoughts about this assignment sometime later. So, probably speaking skill will be included too.  I hope that you enjoy watching this 20 minutes video about screenwriting tips given by Quentin Tarantino.  - Please take a note of each tips. Pause and think about them.  - Write down your comments whether they are right or wrong. Criticize his ideas.  - Use other resources from the Internet if you need, i.e. Wkikipedia, Youtube, Google etc.  Just a reminder: You can slow the speed of the videos on youtube and turn on the subtitles too.  All the best, Aren  

 Dear Levent, Please find below the link to President Obama's Farewell Address to the nation. Then if you have time please check out the youtube channel of Voice of America, which is an educational channel mostly through media.  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKyTokYo0nK2OA-az-sDijA Please also keep in mind that there are 2 main aims of these daily bites: 1- Buildind a habit of studying English at least 15 minutes everyday.  2- Introducing the resources, educational sites and channels.  Although they feed you with developing basic knowledge and skills like vocabulary, listening, culture, these videos are not the program themselves, they are only part of the whole system and program of learning which we discuss upon your return from the festival. All the best, Aren

 Dear Levent, Today you will meet another good teacher from Canada. Bob has been taking these enjoyable videos for several years. (Bob is a short version of Robert by the way) It takes less than 20 minutes to watch these 2 videos. And I hope you can find opportunity to practice them briefly. Good luck! Aren

Leventcim good morning!  Today's topic is "Basic English Vocabulary for Restaurants" As you watched "Paying at a restaurant" yesterday, this topic goes very well with it, especially when you are in a Tango Festival!  James is another good teacher of EngVid's. This is James' Page on EngVid.  https://www.engvid.com/english-teacher/james/ Please try to use what you learn when the opportunity comes. Then you will have learnt what you watch and study.  You can write down your comments below after watching the video. Good luck! Aren

  Dear Levent, I think that we should start studying today as you have already taken your test and as we have collected the study materials.  Please spare only 15 minutes to watch the following videos and to practice by either writing or speaking out loud the examples which are included inside them. You can look for similar examples by searching the internet too.  You can write your comments below if you like. Good luck! PAYING AT A RESTAURANT ( BY EMMA) https://www.engvid.com/paying-at-a-restaurant-vocabulary-culture/

Dear Levent, Please take the following skill-based tests and then take a note of your mistakes, so that we can make a better study plan for you.  General Grammar Test https://test-english.com/level-test/ Listening Tests A1 -  https://test-english.com/listening/a1/free-time-listening-test/ A2 -  https://test-english.com/listening/a2/the-city-where-i-live-listening-test/ B1 -  https://test-english.com/listening/b1/biography-albert-einstein-listening-test/ Reading Test A2 -  https://test-english.com/reading/a2/hobbies-people-collect-reading-test/ Writing Test A2 -  https://test-english.com/writing/a2/writing-an-essay-about-someones-job/ Lastly, Would you please write a short essay about your motivations to improve your language skills? Please submit your results along with your essay through this blog site using your own account by the 11th of May, 2022, Wednesday.  Kind regards, Aren