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Describing People

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English at Work 03 - Describing People is an entertaining course that explains how to describe people positively and negatively, and use regular and irregular comparatives and superlatives. The course covers grammar, idioms, vocabulary and pronunciation and is ideal for workplace learners who already have basic skills in English. It promotes communication and language competence by building the desire and motivation to learn and the confidence to try. Confidence in learning and using English leads to successful communication.

Key Learning Points

Learn language functions - Describing People - Examples of positive descriptions and negative descriptions
Master simple grammar lessons – Comparatives and Superlatives - regular (-er; more; -est; the most) and irregular (bad/worse/worst; good/better/best)
Master everyday idioms – A snake in the grass; Look up to someone; A downer; Rub someone the wrong way
Build vocabulary – cool; sympathetic; kind; pessimistic; rude; awesome; creative
Learn and practice pronunciation – Rhythm - example for good/better/best

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Categories: English Language Learning; Training / Learning
Video Running Time (minutes): 15:00
Course Length (minutes): 60
Producer: Seven Dimensions
Course ID: CECEAW03

Handouts

Description: Leaders Workbook; PowerPoint Slides

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