September 11, 2023

PAST TENSE

Brandon: Hello guys, what did you do yesterday after the party? Because I returned to my home.
Susset: Hi Brandon, I played some video games with my friends.
Kenlly: Hello guys, last night I came home late. Because I wanted to play video games.
Brandon: That was really cool guys, I only cried when I got home, my mom didn’t give my dinner and
she was upset.
Kenlly: So, Did you make your dinner?
Brandon: Well, I only bought pizza with some money I had. But I wanted dinner from my mom.
Susset: I am sorry to hear that, how was your weekend?
Brandon: During the weekend I went out with Sara, after the date I kissed her.
Kenlly: Your weekend was interesting, but in my case, I bought new clothes.
Susset: I only called my sister. We went to the store and after that, we walked in our neighborhood.
Brandon: Where Is your neighborhood Susset?
Susset: My neighborhood is located in the center of the city.
Kenlly: What did you do at the party guys?
Brandon: A guy threw up over my jacket and I washed it, that was an awful experience, guys.
 TIME CLAUSES

USED TO – WOULD

Let's make sentences with WHEN, AFTER, BEFORE, AS SOON AS, and UNTIL to talk about the order
of past events.
 September 12, 2023

Past continuous
https://www.talkenglish.com/listening/lessonlisten.aspx?ALID=123 >>> listening page
AFTERNOON
 1- I’m sorry to hear that I understand that losing a phone can be frustrating, but don’t worry I can
definitely assist you with that, for your security, I need to confirm some information.
2- I understand, We will immediately take action on this, You will get your new credit card as soon
as possible.
3- I will do my best to find a solution to this inconvenience, I apologize for this situation, The
electricity company has worked installing different cables, but now I will call the electrician team
who is fixing it, so I need to put you on hold, Could you give me 2 minutes, please?
4- I can gladly help you with that, to verify if your keyboard doesn’t have any issues, we’re going to
do some tests for your keyboard…
5- I apologize for this inconvenience ma’am /Sir.

Shwa sound: / ə /
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autumn

fall

spring

color

heavy

vegetable

dessert

breakfast

church

girlfriend

nurse

daughter

September 13, 2023

Past continuous

WH QUESTION
 Was the man
reading
Were you waiting for
Were the students
doing
Were they eating
Was willy doing
Were the neighbors
discussing
Was the boy running
Were you watching

Were you thinking

Was she calling

Post-Listening Exercise
Interview another student about the topics below and report your findings to the class:

 online education programs and graduate schools

 entrance requirements and exams
 classroom environment
 teacher-student relationship
 student housing
 part-time employment
 club activities

Online Investigation
Finding the right school for you can be a long process. What advertising techniques do colleges and universities
use to get the attention of students? What things are important to you when you choose a school?
Compare the Web sites of two schools that interest you. Think about the classes, the cost of tuition, the experience
of the teaching staff, and finally the learning/cultural opportunities in the local community where you want to
study.

AFTERNOON

1- Be friendly, honest, give sincere words.

2- Be carefully with the words we give to the customer, follow the policy for the company.
3- Active listening and doesn’t distract yourself. Active understanding skills. Communicate very well
to the customer, they are very important for the company.
4- We need to understand the problem and give the solution quickly. We should not be silent during
the call.
5- Don’t exaggerate with your possible solution to the customer, follow the company policy and try
to give them a real solution. Try to keep them aware.
6- Be very formal with the customer, try not to joke with the customer, and be serious about the
customer’s issues.

1. I apologize (repeat the customer’s issue) I would try to…

2. We know it’s frustrating to be waiting a long time, our aim is to be the most efficient supporting to
the customers.
3. We acknowledge that your patience and time are really important, and we want to find a quick
solution for this inconvenience/ issue/ problem.
4. In (company name) we appreciate your disposition and patience in giving us the opportunity to
support you…
5. I have experienced a similar situation recently, so I understand what you are saying. Let me see
what I can do to help you.
6. That would upset me, too.
7. I'm sorry you're going through this.
8. I understand how frustrating that must be.

Second Sound --- /ʌ/

 September 14, 2023

SIMPLE PRESENT
Describe: age, appearance, profession / conjugation: Am, Are, Is
https://dailydictation.com/exercises/short-stories/158-being-a-good-citizen.188/listen-and-type

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AFTERNOON

Third sound: æ
Make you own decisions.
September 18, 2023
 AFTERNOON
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Fourth sound: / AH [ɑ] Vowel

Stressed: when the sound go down
Unstressed: when the sound is partial or neutral at the beginning.
Shut – shot
September 19, 2023
AFTERNOON
 September 20, 2023

Quantifiers
 Afternoon
https://soundsamerican.net/article/vowel_sound_a_as_in_got

Over time (OT): more extra hour.

September 21, 2023
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 AFTERNOON

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