Lesson 1

Introduction
Lesson Objectives
1 Introduce each other, define your goals, identify
expectations, motives and fears

2 Introduce the course main materials, structure

and format

3 Discuss our program

Meet your Teacher
MGIMO graduate (2021)
Current Master’s Student in Strategic Urban
and Regional Planning at Linköping University (2024)
English Teaching Experience - 5 years
Talks without borders - 1,5 years
Specialties: B1-B2 General English, Business English,
English for travelling, IELTS Preparation
Introducing You
Please tell about:
Your professional and personal interests
Your current English level
Your English learning experience (school, higher education, tutor)
What you use English for currently
What your goal for learning English is
 S. W. O. T. Analysis
of Your English Skills
Strengths Weaknesses
“I can read thematic
literature without
“It is always hard for
me to understand
Add your ideas!
difficulties” spoken English”

Opportunities Threats
“I can listen to “It’s hard for me to
podcasts/radio” stay focused”
 S. W. O. T. Analysis
of Your English Skills
Strengths Weaknesses
I have free time
I have got free time
I haven’t got memory
I don’t remember / I don’t have memory
Add your ideas!

Threats
Opportunities People speak quickly and I not understand them

I like to watch Engish video with English subtitles

 Expectations & Fears
Expectations 🤩 Fears 😨
Course Structure
Key Materials Lesson Structure

Topical Vocab & Use of English

Grammar Topic

Speaking & Listening

Homework
Take an English level Test