English Conversations 2

Not everyone can wake up every day feeling energized and motivated to put in the hard work that it takes to stay fit. Some people, like me and you, need the extra motivation to go to the gym, complete workout sets and generally stay on track with our fitness goals . It is sometimes very challenging to push yourself to start a home workout or go to the gym – trust me, I know. So, let's set ourselves up for success.  Staying fit and healthy is very important. Here are some simple tips to help you feel on top of the world. An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Eat fresh fruits and vegetables every day. They are full of vitamins and will help you stay strong. Break a sweat by exercising. Go for a walk, run, or do yoga. Exercise makes you feel happy and healthy. You are what you eat. Eat good food like salads, nuts, and fish. Avoid junk food like chips and candy. Get some shut-eye. Sleep for 7-8 hours every night to give your body time to rest. Don’t burn the candle at both ends. Don’t ...

Dell's story provides an interesting outlook to a contemporary company's growth.  Let's watch a relevant video (Ch 4 & 5) and discuss the questions   here Michael's future and future tenses  here! Discover IT Vocabulary  here Now, imagine you are Dell's Training officer and you are planning a seminar. Look at this example of an  email  to the participants and find ways to improve it. Time to sing!

 Are you shy or outgoing when you meet new /or not-so-new people? Do you like to make small talk?   Where do you usually have the chance to do so? (in the office kitchen/ at the reception area/at the park/ on the way to work/ waiting in line/ ?)  What is your pet subject for small talk? Use the following expressions and take it in turn to strike a conversation with a different partner: How do you like this weather?  Are you enjoying this class?Did you hear about__________? How long have you been waiting (for the elevator/ the train/ the class to begin, etc) My Bucket list Do you have a bucket list? What are 3 items in it? Let's watch a guide on how to set one. What are the steps? What's a good piece of advice you heard from Vanessa? LANGUAGE In the blurred lines of life, things get overlooked , so here’s the brass tacks: you and your dreams exist in separate realities. Your dreams aren’t going to fall in your lap, they can’t. They have to be grabbed and dragged ...

Explore the origins of the popular festival and its decorations  https://www.britannica.com/topic/Yule-festival What are some unusual Christmas traditions your nation or family observes? Write an email to a colleague you met during one of your trips abroad. Multi-word verbs

  1. What makes this person success special? 2. Which of these things mean success to you? Put them in order from 1 (most important) to 8 (least important): Then discuss with your partner  the ability to help others the chance to travel dealing with challenges enormous wealth inner peace and happiness a lot of friends a loving family a rewarding career N ow, discuss with your partner what you would like to achieve personally  a. this year b. in a few year's time c. by 2050 Read the following emails written by people to their future self.  What can you guess about the writers? What is the reason for writing them? What do they expect to have happened? What does each writer think they will be doing in the future? LANGUAGE TIME Check FUTURE TENSES  here and practice and   play Quizzes he re Check this article  on SMART goals. Set your goal for 2025 and let's discuss it at the next class! Song time!

  Have you ever shared a flat with a housemate? What did you like/dislike about it? If you had to rank these habits, how annoying would you say they are and why? a. Insists on thoroughly cleaning the flat twice a week. b. Leaves a pile of dirty dishes in the sink. c. Listens to very loud music until late. d. Often invites friends round and has parties. e. Spends most of the time in their room and rarely talks to you. Watch this video of nightmare roommates and fill in the sentences 1. He's just ...... messy. 2. For example, he asks he_________ his roommate to buy him things. 3. The bathroom is ____ a mess. 4. I wish he________smoke in the house. 5. _____ she had people over once a week but it's three or more times. 6. If only he __________ the rent on time. 7. I _______ you didn't litter the bin with your hair. PRACTICE so , such wishes ON YOU 1. Write 5 things about other people that annoy you. 2. Share using so/such 3. Make a wish AT HOME 4. How could you politely encoura...