In this program we describe people - both physical andnon-physical descriptions. It introduces asking personal questions,simple words, expressions and tips and a practice section.
In this program we describe people - both physical and non physical descriptions.
Introduction: Carol, Barney, Steve and Serena introduce the program.
Chatting: People describe themselves and others.
Language and grammar:Asking questions: Do you ..? Are you..? What is your ..?
New words: nationality; vegetarian.
Funny things we say: Workout | Here is/Here are | What about ...?
Listen and repeat: Clips selected from this video, followed by areal time gap to repeat what you hear.
Tips: Carlos (from Mexico) and Tammy (from China)share their experiences about learning English, and give some tips.
Interactive eLearning course
This video program is also available as a short stimulating eLearning course with interactive learning modules, recap activities, inline video and quiz assessments, designed to engage learners and build skills.
eLearning description
Simple English 04 – About Us is a highly interactive course covering how we describe people - both physical and non-physical descriptions. It introduces asking personal questions, simple words, expressions and tips, learning activities and a quiz. A practice section, Listen and Repeat, includes clips from the videos, followed by real time gaps to repeat what you hear.
Simple English 04 – About Us is part of the Cutting Edge Simple English Series with great characters in realistic situations. Learners will enjoy practical activities that are useful at work and in life.
Learning Objectives
- Build confidence with conversational English
- Learn how people describe themselves and others
- Learn simple grammar – Asking questions: Do you…? Are you…? What is your…?
- Build vocabulary word by word – nationality, vegetarian
- Learn to confidently use everyday expressions: Work out | Here is/Here are | What about?
- Practice speaking by listening to and repeating selected clips
- Listen to encouragement and suggestions to help build confidence learning English
