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https://elt.oup.com/student/englishfile/elementary3/grammar/file03/grammar03_c02?cc=fr&selLanguage=en

https://elt.oup.com/student/englishfile/elementary3/phrasebank/ef_elem_practicaleng04?cc=fr&selLanguage=en

https://www.englishrevealed.co.uk/FCE/fce_vocabulary/negative_prefixes_1.php

https://www.englishrevealed.co.uk/FCE/fce_vocabulary/negative_prefixes_3.php

3. https://www.englishrevealed.co.uk/PET/vocabulary/pet_word_building_1.php

4. https://www.englishrevealed.co.uk/PET/grammar/pet_personal_pronouns.php

5. https://www.englishrevealed.co.uk/PET/vocabulary/pet_everyday_conversations_1.php

6. https://www.englishrevealed.co.uk/PET/vocabulary/pet_opposites_adjectives_1.php

Vocab 1 https://elt.oup.com/student/englishfile/preint3/grammar/file01/grammar01_a01?cc=fr&selLanguage=en

2. https://elt.oup.com/student/englishfile/preint3/grammar/file01/grammar01_a02?cc=fr&selLanguage=en

3 https://elt.oup.com/student/englishfile/preint3/grammar/file01/grammar01_c01?cc=fr&selLanguage=en

https://elt.oup.com/student/englishfile/preint3/vocabulary/get?cc=fr&selLanguage=en

https://www.englishrevealed.co.uk/PET/Reading_Part_4/multiple_choice_gapped_text_2.php

https://ourworldindata.org/what-is-economic-growth

Video with tapescript

Welcome to 6 Minute English,

Sam: Then there was stereotype the noun for a simplistic view of person or group based on their nationality, age, profession and the like.

Neil: Intensely means strongly.

Sam: Being plagued by something means it causes you problems and difficulties.

Neil: If you are trying to figure something out, you are trying to understand it.

Sam: And to regulate something means to control it.

Shallow

https://www.englishrevealed.co.uk/PET/Reading_Part_4/four_option_multiple_choice_3.php

https://www.kawai-juku.ac.jp/cambridge-english/pdf/20-sample-pet-04.pdf

https://www.englishrevealed.co.uk/PET/Reading_Part_2/matching_1.php

Pg 3 https://online.flippingbook.com/view/674597/2/

https://www.englishrevealed.co.uk/PET/Reading_Part_1/three_option_multiple_choice_1.php

https://www.englishrevealed.co.uk/PET/Reading_Part_1/three_option_multiple_choice_2.php

https://www.kawai-juku.ac.jp/cambridge-english/pdf/20-sample-pet-04.pdf

Sherlock

Describe what’s happening

Unlikely, immigrant, supernatural, fame popularity, spiritualism, seance

Headway pre int

Neighbours and conversations

To “he never wears a suit”below, above, coat, sleeve

Counterfeit, necklace, grand,

Taken in tricked

Gang, scam,

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Pre int

https://online.flippingbook.com/view/674597/

Int

https://online.flippingbook.com/view/599039/

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Vocab etc from the French govt site for teaching English

Stand up! Come here! Shut the door! Could you switch on / off the light please! Could you repeat, please? Take out your books / copybooks... Look it up in your copybook / text book! Speak up, please! Hurry up! Raise your hand / Put your hand up! Why don’t we listen again? / Would you like to listen again? Come on! You can do better than that! Let’s do it again! Let’s talk about what we did last time. Let me see what you did. Do you agree (with...)?

You’re allowed to ... Don’t (speak French...) / You mustn’t. You’re not allowed to ... Chewing gum is forbidden… Hands up /down! I’m sorry Miss / Sir I’m late! Hurry (up)! Go and sit down! Stop shouting, will you? Be quiet. Sit down. Could you, please, stop that noise / talking? Let’s do that, shall we? / Let’s… / Shall we…? You can't use a dictionary. Make sure you write your name on the sheet. You are expected to do this exercise in 10 minutes. Any questions so far? Time is up! Cut out this picture and stick it in / into your copybooks. Try to take notes while listening. Write that down in your rough books. I asked you to do some research for me. I want you to tell me what you found.

To open this file, you must enter your password. It may take a few seconds. You may have to wait. Click on the button. Don’t forget to turn off the printer. Put it in italics / in bold. Off we go! No need to rush! Be careful! Listen to the guide. You'd better be on time. Don't stay on your own. Watch out and look left and right before crossing the street. Mind the gap! Make yourself at home. If you need anything, just ask. Don't be shy! Enjoy your meal. Yes please / No thank you Read your schedule. What are we doing today? We are going to visit The British Museum. What are you going to see there? Before the visit starts, keep in mind that you are not allowed to take photos and you have to be very quiet inside the rooms. It is also forbidden to drink or eat and you mustn't touch anything.

You’re listening to Radio 4 / watching CNN… Thank you so much for joining us. Here’s the news. Our main headlines… Damien Williams reports from… / Live from… / The latest from… We will be following Colin's trip to Cape Town. He's planning to drive through Europe next month. Visit our website at www.com/co.uk Find out more by logging onto… If you’d like more information … Send us your comments. E-mail us now. We’ll be right back. Until then… Coming up soon / in part two… Hello! Hi! Good Morning! Good Afternoon! Good evening! Good night! How are you? How are you doing? Nice to meet you (too) / Pleasure to meet you. Would you like...? How about....? Yes, please / No thank you Thanks / Cheers Talk to you later / soon / tomorrow See you later / on Monday … Have a nice day / weekend! Good bye!

Last year/ Two years ago, I took part in a French exchange and while I was there, I worked for a week in a primary school. I noticed quite a lot of differences between French and English primary schools. French children tend to start a lot younger in the maternelle. English children don't normally start until they're 4 or 5 years old. Another big difference was the fact that they don't wear uniforms whereas the majority of English pupils do have to wear uniforms. Also… Not a lot of languages are taught at primary schools whereas these French children I worked with started English at the age of about 6, which I thought was quite impressive.

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During WWI, people were suffering in Europe so they decided to travel to the USA in order to find a better life. But after they arrived, they had a lot of trouble to integrate. In May 1980, Mount St Helen erupted… In the hours after the eruption… While the media were spreading the news, families ran away only to find a devastated landscape when they returned.

The universe probably started with a gigantic explosion. (…) By the 17th century, scientists realized that the Sun, not the Earth, was at the centre of the Universe. Lots of schools in England take part in fund-raising for charities. Our partner school is organizing a sponsored walk next weekend. The pupils are hoping to raise money for the local hospital. Barack Obama was the first black president ever elected in the USA. He is American and he has Kenyan origins. He grew up in Hawaii but studied Law in Chicago. He was an excellent student and soon became a lawyer. He married Michelle when he was in Chicago and together they had two daughters. After, he won the election, his family adopted a dog because it is a tradition to have a dog when you are president and live in the White House.

Jane Eyre is a novel which was written in the nineteenth century by Charlotte Brontë. Jane is a poor orphan… You know, her parents are dead… er… So she lives with her aunt. She’s wealthy… she’s got a lot of money, but she’s cruel. Um… Kenya is a country of Central East Africa. It’s more than twice the size of Britain; it’s a very big...You know… It’s a vast country. The poorest people in the city live in … you know… uh… shanty towns. I mean… most of them live in slums. Well, that’s it really. The day before yesterday, I got a call from my Australian friend. We hadn’t spoken for two years. He was born in Brisbane. His family moved to New South Wales when he was ten. After finishing university in Sydney, he decided to become a writer. Notting Hill is in West London. Every year, on the last weekend of August, the streets are full of people for the Carnival. There is a parade and people dance to the traditional music of the Caribbean. What I mean is school trips are a great way to learn and have a laugh at the same time. Last year, we spent a week in England. On the Sunday, my host family took me to the London Dungeon. As I had crutches, we didn’t have to wait. So everybody was happy

Could you tell me the way to the supermarket, please? Is it far from here? No, not too far: you’re nearly there. Turn left at the traffic lights… Then you’ll see the neon sign… When did the plane to Glasgow take off? You have some time left, not to worry. You’re late! What time is your train leaving? What’s on tonight? Five minutes ago! You've missed it, but there is another one in an hour. At five (o’clock) p.m. / in the afternoon… My favourite series. It’s on BBC2 after the news… How much is it? How much are these trousers? About £25: I think it’s a little expensive / too expensive… $20. They’re quite cheap, aren’t they? They’re really good value! Could you help me, please? I can’t… Sorry, would you mind repeating that, please? Is my answer right / clear enough? Certainly! You should… Yes, sure! … You’re right! A nice golden retriever! Perfectly! Have you seen the new deputy head/ headteacher / principal? What does he look like? What class are you in? How many words do you want?

At half past eight! I think it’s too early. What about you? My favourite subject is Spanish. Is it? I hate it! I prefer PE! What’s the English for “deviner”? Sorry, I don’t know. You should look it up in the dictionary… I’ve two cats. My brother plays soccer on Saturdays. Would you like to come and play with him? What are their names? I’d love to have a cat. Wow! Great! Could I speak to Mary, please? I’m her brother. Hold on, please! What was the weather like in …? Hot and sunny! Where was Shakespeare born? Where did he live? When did he die? He was born in Stratford-upon-Avon. He lived in London. He died in 1616. How many sisters does she have? What is her sister's name? I've never met her? Does she like swimming too

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