This program covers language used in preparing and eating meals. Itintroduces the present continuous tense (Verb +ING), simple words,expressions and tips and a practice section.
This program covers language used in preparing and eating meals.
Introduction: Carol, Barney, Steve and Serena introduce the program.
Chatting: People talk about meals - breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Language and grammar: Present Continuous Tense VERB + ...ING to describe something happening right now.
New words: Hungry I Thirsty I Snack I Delicious
Funny things we say: I'm starving | I'm full | Set the table | Come and get it! | I could eat a horse | Out to lunch
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.
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eLearning description
Simple English 08 – Meal time is a highly interactive course covering language used in preparing and eating meals. It introduces the present continuous tense (Verb +ING), 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 08 – Meal time 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 to talk about meals – breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Learn simple grammar – Present Continuous Tense VERB + ...ING to describe something happening right now
- Build vocabulary word by word – Hungry I Thirsty I Snack I Delicious
- Learn to confidently use everyday expressions: I’m starving | I’m full | Set the table | Come and get it! | I could eat a horse | Out to lunch
- Practice speaking by listening to and repeating selected clips
- Listen to encouragement and suggestions to help build confidence learning English
