It's been great to see everyone doing so well and making so much progress!
For May 30, 2023:
1. Review and practice "Intonation" , "Linked Sounds" and "Reduced Sounds" using class materials.
2. "Planning a New Year's Party" (p.52~53 of Studio Classroom magazine). The Reflection Page (p.56) if you'd like to.
3. Survival English: Culture File 32 (p.91), unit 32 (p.38). Transcript is on p.57. Present Tenses (p.75).
4. "Bitterness and Forgiveness " handout, given in Apr).
5. Pronunciation.
6. Free talk topic(s): We'll have a party of encouragement, one without food and drinks, by saying words of encouragement and/or blessings to other members of the class e.g. their strengths, progress they have made this term, appreciation/thankfulness, best wishes, etc.
7. Reduced Sounds (which we did not get to cover on May 9, 16, and 23). Please bring the handout "Reduced Form" to class.
8. Progress check: How satisfied are you with your progress in learning English this term? What would you like to do more in the future?