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IDIOMA I

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ambiente virtual de aprendizaje.

AUTORA
MARÍA E. SALCEDO SALINAS

BOGOTÁ, D.C.
2021
 Guideline 2. Leisure time, transport, travelling and food

Learning purpose.
By the end of this guideline, you will be able to:
• Compare and make descriptions.
• Identify main idea and look for specific information.
• Read and listen for details.
• Organize and structure information
• Answer questions and give specific information.

Study Materials
Essential materials
Lebeau, I & Rees, G (2014). New Language Leader. Elementary.MyEnglishLab.
Pearson Education.

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or search for the referenced material.
5. If you have any questions you can:
• Consult the tutorials of the databases.
• Request personalized or group advice.
• Contact us through our telephone channels 5936464 Ext. 3380/3318/3376, online
WhatsApp +57316 8748114 and / or email alfin@universidadean.edu.co
Complementary materials
Online Dictionaries:
1. The Free dictionary https://bit.ly/2HOgrvu
2. Cambridge dictionary https://bit.ly/2T8hsUH
3. Merriam Webster https://bit.ly/2HKUZrC
4. Collins (diccionario español-inglés) https://bit.ly/2v88bnr

Phonetics
The sounds of American English. University of Iowa. Retrieved from
https://bit.ly/2SNnuuL

Free resources
British Council.
1. Beginner grammar. Retrieved from: https://bit.ly/38P1plj

2. Beginner vocabulary. Retrieved from https://bit.ly/32dPRWi

3. Reading. Beginner A1 level. Retrieved from https://bit.ly/2uiIyjq
4. Listening. Beginner A1 level. Retrieved from https://bit.ly/2Pf47sF
5. Writing Beginner A1 level. Retrieved from https://bit.ly/38NOiRb
ESL video.com. Listening. Beginner https://bit.ly/2T3h5ux
ETS. Reading. Elementary comprehension tests https://bit.ly/39TmU4p
Activity 1. Input activities

Product.

• Autonomous activities.
• Activities in MyEnglishLab.

Instructions.

You should complete these activities during week 5.

Autonomous activities
1. Comparatives
1.1 Interact with learning object 1 in order to get familiar with comparative
forms.
1.2 Interact with learning object 2 in order to understand the spelling rules
with comparative forms.
1.3 Interact with learning object 3 in order to practice what you learned about
comparative forms.

2. Superlatives
2.1 Interact with learning object 4 in order to get familiar with comparative
forms.
2.2 On the link https://bit.ly/37TYwys play the geographical superlatives
game.

2.3 On the link https://bit.ly/3bZhJC0 complete the match up superlative

game.
2.4 Complete the activities about comparatives and superlatives on the
following links: https://bit.ly/38Qu75b https://bit.ly/2SPwL5u
https://bit.ly/39Sa2eN

3. Expressing abilities
CAN/CAN´T
3.1 On the link: https://bit.ly/31m89pp study the use of Modal CAN/CAN´T to
express abilities.
3.2 On the link: https://bit.ly/2QjrJfS practice the sue of can/can´t.

4.Using countable and uncountable nouns

4.1 On the link: https://bit.ly/3hokIWU practice the use of uncountable and countable
nouns.
4.2 On the link: https://bit.ly/2QeJ8WW
Play the game using uncountable and countable nouns.

5.Much, many, a lot

5.1 On the link: https://bit.ly/34qAi0A do the exercises to practice the use of the
quantifiers.

Activities to be graded

6. MyEnglishLab
E-TEXT

In MyEnglishLab platform, click the e-text button and find units 5 and 6 in order to
complete the following activities:
 Vocabulary Grammar Reading Listening
Page 38. Page 39. Activities 5-6 Page 38-39 Page 41.
Activities 1a and (comparatives) Activities 2-4 Activities 7a
1b (transport) and 7b
Page 41. Activities 4-5 Page 40.
Page 46. (superlatives) Activities 1-3 Page 49.
Activities 1a and Activities 6-7.
1b (food and Page 47. Activities 5-7 Page 46- 47.
drink) (countable/uncountable Activities 2-4
nouns; some and any)
Page 48.
Page 49. Activities 3a-4 Activities 1 and
(much, many, a lot) 2.

Extra-activity:
E-text Page 53. Activities 6 -9

ACTIVITIES TO BE GRADED
6.1 In MyEnglishLab platform, click the assignments tab and complete unit 5 and 6
activities assigned by your tutor.
6.2 Take units 4 and 5 tests in MyEnglishLab. Check the course calendar to
complete this activity.

MyEnglishLab grading:
Activities on MyEnglishLab will be calculated as follows:
Completion of all assigned activities: 15 points.
Tests completion: 10 points.
My EnglishLab grades will be reported at the end of the course.
Activity 2. Language production

Product

1 Word file:
• Written composition
• Link to recording
• Self-assessment

Instructions

Complete these activities during week 6.

Activities to be graded
1. Writing (8 points)
1.1 Interact with learning object 5 in order to learn how to structure an article to
describe a place.
1.2 In a Word file write a four-paragraph composition about a place you know well.
Bear in mind the guideline studied in learning object above. Make sure you use there
is, there are (affirmative and negative), comparatives and superlatives adjectives
quantifiers, and the vocabulary studied in guideline 1 and 2. Use correct punctuation
marks. Write from 200 – 220 words.
2. Speaking (8 points)
2.1. When you have to answer questions (in an interview or in an international exam),
you have to show willingness to speak at length. Do not answer with just 1 or 2
words. Give specific details.
2.2. Interact with learning object 6 to understand what you have to do in the
speaking activity.
2.3. On the link https://bit.ly/2SNIj9x you will learn how to use Vocaroo, an online
voice recorder tool.
2.4 Choose only one of the following topics and answer the 3 questions.
Remember it is a speaking activity. Follow the recommendations given in the
instructions above. Do not read any script. Develop your ideas in a natural way.

Topic 1
Question 1: Do you use public transport? Why / why not?
Question 2: Which type of public transport do you prefer? Why?
Question 3: How good is the public transport where you live?

Topic 2:
Question 1: Do you have a balanced diet? Why?
Question 2: What kind of food do you eat? Where?
Question 3: How often do you eat out? When? Where?

Topic 3
Question1: Do you go to restaurants? How often? Where?
Question 2: Is there any kind of food you dislike?
Question 3: What is a common meal in your country?

Topic 4
Question 1: What is the easiest way to travel in your town/city?
Question 2: How do you prefer to travel on long journeys?
Question 3: What is the most unusual method of transport people use in your
town/country?
Topic 5.

Question 1: What is your favorite leisure time activity? Why?

Question 2: Can you dance? What kind of music? Where? How often?

Question 3: Can you do something that your friend cannot? What? Why?

Topic 6
Question 1: Do you go to the cinema? How often? Where?
Question 2: What is your favorite type of film? Give examples.
Question 3: Who is your favorite movie actor or actress? Why?

3. Assessment
Reflect about your learning process in this guideline. Write freely a one-paragraph
composition telling about your experience. Mention strengthens, weaknesses and
what you consider you could improve. Include this paragraph in the Word file with
the other activities you have to submit.

Note: Submit the Word file with the 3 activities requested (written activity, link to
recording, and self-assessment) by the activities tab before the deadline. Check the
course calendar. You will be penalized if you do not use APA format (2 points) or if
you do not include the self-assessment form (2 points).