Advanced Course_Logical English Intermediate Course 14

TUTORS NOTE

Make sure to move on to Part H for the last 3 minutes to provide feedback.

PART A_1

Let’s introduce ourselves to each other.

PART A_2

My name is ________________. What is your name?

PART A_3

I am ________________. Nice to meet you.

PART A_4

Nice to meet you too, ________________. Today’s topic is about smartphones. How often do you use your smartphone?

PART A_5

________________________________. How about you?

PART A_6

________________________________. Let’s begin our lesson!

PART B_1

We will read aloud the words below. Please repeat after me. I will check your pronunciation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and phrases to your student.)

PART B_2

1. weigh
2. efficient
3. electric appliances
4. light
5. portable
PART B_3

Now, let’s review some words from Part B_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from Part B_2.)

PART B_4

PART C_1

We will read aloud the passage below in short chunks. Please repeat after me. I will check your pronunciation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART C_2

1. The first computer weighed almost 24,500 kilograms.
2. Nowadays, a computer that is more powerful than the first computer weighs
just a few grams.
3. Once a computer became so light, it was easy to carry in your pocket.
4. Now you may realize that the computer we’re discussing is your smartphone.
5. Yes, smartphones are new types of computers.
6. They are light and portable.
7. And with a single smartphone, you can make phone calls, send text messages
to your friends, search for information on the Internet, and use
social networking apps, and more.
8. You may wonder why we call this new type of phone “smart.”
9. We call a smartphone smart because it is “really clever” and “super-efficient.”
10. You may find the same usage of the word in new words such as
“smart TV,” “smart home,” or “smart electric appliances.”
PART C_3

Now, let’s review some words and phrases from Part C_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions.)

PART C_4

PART C_5

Next, you will read aloud the whole passage below. I will check your pronunciation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART C_6

The first computer weighed almost 24,500 kilograms. Nowadays, a computer that is more powerful than the first computer weighs just a few grams. Once a computer became so light, it was easy to carry in your pocket. Now you may realize that the computer we’re discussing is your smartphone.

Yes, smartphones are new types of computers. They are light and portable. And with a single smartphone, you can make phone calls, send text messages to your friends, search for information on the Internet, and use social networking apps, and more.

You may wonder why we call this new type of phone “smart.” We call a smartphone smart because it is “really clever” and “super-efficient.” You may find the same usage of the word in new words such as “smart TV,” “smart home,” or “smart electric appliances.”

PART C_7

Now, let’s review some words and phrases from Part C_6.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions.)

PART C_8

PART C_9

I will ask the following questions. Please answer based on the passage. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.
(Please send the sentences that need grammar corrections to your student.)

PART C_10

1. How much did the first computer weigh?
Answer:
2. What is considered a new type of computer?
Answer:
3. According to the passage, what can a smartphone do?
Answer:
4. Why is a smartphone called smart?
Answer:

PART C_11

Now, let’s review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART C_12

PART D_1

Please summarize the contents of this passage and tell it to your tutor. You may refer to your answer above and your textbook. I will check your sentences and grammar.
(Students may refer to a textbook they own when they have a hard time.)

PART D_2

PART D_3

Now, let’s review your answers.

PART D_4

PART E_1

I will ask the following questions, then you may ask me the same questions. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.
(Please send the sentences that need grammar corrections to your student.)

PART E_2

1. Do you find smartphones “smart”?
Answer:
2. What are the “smart” features of a smartphone compared to a traditional phone?
Answer:
3. What do you usually use your smartphone for?
Answer:
4. Do you think the smartphone will be even “smarter” in the future?
Answer:
PART E_3

Now, let’s review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART E_4

PART F_1

Now, please answer the following question. I will check if your sentence is complete and if the grammar is correct.
(Please send the sentences that need grammar corrections to your student.)

PART F_2

Can you share your personal experience with smartphones?

PART F_3

Now, let’s review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART F_4

PART G_1

Now, let’s try a challenging task. I will check if your sentence is complete and if the grammar is correct.
(Please send the sentences that need grammar corrections to your student.)

PART G_2

Do you agree that students should bring their smartphones to school?

PART H_1

Now, let’s review today’s lesson. I will give you scores for each criterion and overall feedback, both verbally and through the chatbox.
(The student will take note of your feedback in his/her textbook. Score each criterion and provide feedback both verbally and through the chatbox. Use the criteria listed in Part H_2. If you don’t have enough time, send the scores and feedback to the student through the chatbox.)

PART H_2

Score: Please check the description of each score.
1. strongly disagree
2. disagree
3. undecided
4. agree
5. strongly agree
Criteria: Please give the score by looking back on today’s lesson.
1. The student was able to use appropriate phrases to express his/her ideas.
2. The student was able to correct the lapses he/she made.
3. The student was able to speak in a confident manner.
4. The student was able to express his/her ideas in a logical way.
5. The student was able to tell his/her thoughts to the tutor properly.
6. The student was able to speak in a consistent way.
7. The student was able to react to the tutor’s questions well.
8. The student didn’t continue the subtle pauses and silence he/she made.
9. The student was able to maintain a fluent and natural flow of speaking.
PART H_3

If you want to check the score again, please say the criteria number.
(Please make sure that your student took a note of the score you gave him/her.)