1) What is in the box?
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a snowman
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a Christmas tree
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an English coursebook with listening material
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a surprize gift
2)
Put the words in order:
gentleman
The
an
has
English
to
the
old
decided
coursebook
from
internet.
order
3) All the answers below are possible motivations for learning a new language. Why does this old Polish gentleman want to learn English?
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He wants to get a new job.
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He wants to travel.
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He wants to prevent the Alzheimer disease.
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He wants to communicate with someone special.
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He wants to read Shakespeare in original.
4) Tap on the kettle!
5) In order to be able to memorize things you neet to focus. What have you seen on the gentleman's desk? List at least five items!
Answer the question using your own words
6) Combining words and visuals helps you remember.
Fill the gap:
The old man put ________________________ notes on objects all over his apartment in order to be able to remember the words for them in the new language.
7) Changing the learning environment can boost your language learning. Where in the house and outside the house does the old man learn?
Answer the question using your own words
8) Retrieval practice is a very important learning strategy.
Find the extra word:
The old gentleman tests of himself by trying to remember and use the new words he has learned.
9)
Put the words in order:
way
great
practice
movies
the
language
learn
to
words.
a
Watching
and
in
target
new
comprehension
is
listening
10) The old gentleman uses several learning strategies. Please match the name of the strategy with its description.
Match the items:dual coding | combine words with visuals and use them both to help you remember |
spaced practice | practice remembering information, test yourself |
interleaving | switch between ideas during a study session |
retrieval practice | space out studying over a longer period of time, keep repeating |
11) Making mistakes is an essential part of language learning. What mistake has the old man made? Why? Could you explain?
Answer the question using your own words
12) What did the old man put in his bag?
Answer the question using your own words
13)
Correct the wrong word:
The old man leaves home at Easter
14) How does the old man feel?
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nervous
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angry
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thrilled
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exhausted
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depressed
15) Where did the old man arrive? How do you know?
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Los Angeles
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New York
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London
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Buenos Aires
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Berlin
16) What is he about to say?
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Hi! I am your grandpa.
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Hello! Nice to meet you!
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Nice to see you!
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You are a lovely little girl.
17)
Put the words in order:
a
new
late
never
learning
to
is
start
language.
too
It