Today’s objectives

1. Icebreakers

2. College induction

3. The Proust Questionnaire

4. Writing diagnostic

5. Group discussion & Padlet

Look up these words in a dictionary. Discuss the meaning with your colleagues & use these words to write sentences:

trait (noun)
extravagance (noun)
an overrated virtue
despise (verb)
quality (noun)
phrases
talent (noun)
most treasured possession
the lowest depth
to value (verb)
to identify with (verb)
regret (noun)
motto (noun)

Interesting facts about Level 2 Group 2:

Saadaya is a DIY expert.

Abdelmonem is very worried about global warming.

Haifaa doesn’t like pop music.

Simon’s least favourite type of holiday is going to a festival in London.

The most interesting place that Genet has been to is Switzerland.

Hassan and Yohannes’ most exciting film is The Big Stan.

Why is coming to college like having a job?

You have to give your time in a job and you get money; when you spend your time at college you get knowledge.

You need to attend and you need to be on time.

In both instances you can meet new people and get new experiences.

You can expand your horizons.

expand one’s horizons

What sort of class do you want?

Think about homework; online exercises, apps, using mobiles in class and using dictionaries and translation apps.

Group 1 like homework: tests and writing. Group 3 disagree because if you do it at home you might cheat and copy online. “If you don’t do it, you’re cheating yourself.”

Martin likes to use phone translation because he can find things quickly.

How do you study best? What are your top study tips?

For example: how do you make a note of new vocabulary and grammar. How do you remember things? Where do you work best? When do you work best?

Today’s words:

Trait: honesty is one of Genet’s best traits.