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Inscrevendo-se na conferência
The functional language in this lesson is:
. asking for and giving objects
. introducing yourself to a stranger
. making and responding to suggestions
You also read and study aspects of 'teacher speak' and reflect on some teaching ideas.
1 Listen and complete the sentences.Escute e complete as sentenças.
1. The man needs to f____ in a f____ but he doesn't have a p____.
2. He's from L_____ in E____.
3. He arrived i_ B_____ t _____ m_____.
4. He doesn't k____ anybody at the c_______.
5. He's feeling a b____ t_____.
6. He and Fernanda decide to go f___ a c______.
2 Read and complete the dialogue. Listen again and check.Leia e complete o diálogo. Escute novamente e confira.
Fernanda: Er, _____ do I register for the conference?
Conference Official: You _____ to fill in _____ form. Here you are.
Fernanda: Thanks. Er, can I _____ a pen, please?
Conference Official: Sure, _____ you go.
Rob: Er. Excuse me. I _____ speak Portuguese. _____ does CEP mean?
Fernanda: It _____ post code. Where are you from?
Rob: I'm British, er, from England. I'm from London. Your English is _____ good.
Fernanda: Thanks. My name's Fernanda by the _____.
Rob: I'm Rob. _____ to meet you.
Fernanda: You too. Do you know _____ here?
Rob: No I don't, it's my _____ time in Brazil. I _____ arrived this morning.
Fernanda: Wow. Welcome _____ Brazil! I hope you _____ it.
Rob: Thanks. I'm sure I _____. Er, look, I'm a bit tired. Can I _____ you a coffee?
Fernanda: Yes, that's a _____ idea. But let's _____ in our forms first.
3 Teacher Speak
Fala do Professor
a) Answer the questions in two different ways. Compare with the models answers in the Key.
Responda as perguntas em duas maneiras diferentes. Compare com os modelos das Respostas-Chave.
| 1. What does CPF mean? | It means personal fiscal number. / I have no idea. |
| 2. Your English is very good. | _________________________________________ |
| 3. Can I borrow some paper? | _________________________________________ |
| 4. Nice to meet you. | _________________________________________ |
| 5. Do you know anybody in Britain? | _________________________________________ |
| 6. Can I buy you lunch? | _________________________________________ |
b) When students ask, "What does (a word) mean?" Most teachers are delighted because students are actually asking in English. However, often what they're really saying is Can you translate it for me? Here are some options:
Quando os alunos perguntam "What does (a word) mean?" A maioria dos professores ficam encantados porque os alunos estão realmente perguntando em inglês. No entanto, em geral, o que eles estão realmente dizendo é "Você pode traduzir isto para mim?" Aqui estão algumas opções:
. Quickly translate it for them and then drill or practice it.
. Mime or draw the word (when easy/appropriate).
. Ask them to guess before you tell them.
. Ask other students if they know.
. Give examples in context to help them to guess.
. Tell them to use a dictionary.
Which of these do you do use most?
4 Have you ever been to a conference about teaching? Put these activities in a logical order, 1 to 10. When you have finished, listen and check.Você já esteve numa conferência sobre ensino? Coloque estas atividades em uma ordem lógica, de 1 à 10. Quando houver terminado, escute e confira.
Arrive at the conference
Attend the conference
Be accepted
Fill in a registration form
Fill in an application form
Find some accommodation
Get more details
Hear about a conference
Re-read your notes after the conference.
Share some of the ideas with your colleagues at work
5 Pretend you went to a conference. Describe your experience. Imagine lots of details.
Finja que você foi a uma conferência. Descreva sua experiência. Imagine vários detalhes.
First, I heard about a conference on teaching young learners in Manaus.
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