Y_SKY_Lesson3

PART A_1

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

PART A_2

fond of
piece of cake
fluency
gray area
satisfy
gather around
shortcut
ball is in your court

PART A_3

Now, let’s review some words from part A_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part A_2.)

PART A_4

PART B_1

You will read aloud the passage below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART B_2

The best method of studying a foreign language
Many people are fond of studying languages. However, it is never a piece of cake. Some people spend years studying a language but never achieved fluency.
Lydia Machova, a language mentor, revealed the secret of learning a foreign language. In her speech, she mentioned that she studies a new language every two years. A lot of people have been asking her secret about learning a language. But it is also a gray area for her. So, she would always answer them with “I simply love learning languages,” but people would never be satisfied with her answer. Because of that, it made her think about how these people who can speak two or more languages do it.
Machova met a lot of people who can speak different languages through an event where language lovers gather around. One of them was Benny from Ireland. He told her about the method which is to start speaking the language from day one. He learns phrases from travel books and goes to meet native speakers and have a conversation with them without worrying about committing mistakes. Benny also shared that he does not need to travel to have a conversation with native speakers. He can easily do it in his own house by using the internet. She had also met some people who like learning a new language by copying the sounds of the language.
Having met all these people made her realize that there is no shortcut in learning a new language. People should discover the best method that would fit their interest. Remember that the ball is in your court. While learning a new language, people should always find joy in the process.

PART B_3

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

PART B_4

PART B_5

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.

PART B_6

1. Who revealed the secret of studying a foreign language?
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2. What did she mention in her speech?
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3. What method did Benny tell her?
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4. What did she realize having met all these people?
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5. What should people always find while learning a new language?
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PART B_7

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 B_8

PART C_1

Please construct sentences using each word below.

PART C_2

fond of
fluency
satisfy
gather around
shortcut
PART C_3

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

PART C_4

PART D_1

Let’s study the example below. I will read the sample question, and you will read the sample answer.

PART D_2

Sample Question:
 Studying English is important. Do you agree with that?
Sample Answer:
 I agree. In my opinion, English is not only a school subject but a language that can be used in communication. To have a good future, we need to study English so we can have more opportunities to achieve success.
PART D_3

You will defend your opinion about the following topics. Your answer should have at least one reason.
Your answer should start with “I agree/ I disagree”.
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART D_4

1. All people should learn how to speak two or more languages.
Answer: I agree / I disagree
2. All languages are equally important.
Answer: I agree / I disagree
3. People have different styles in learning a new language.
Answer: I agree / I disagree
PART D_5

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 D_6

PART E_1

Now, please answer the following questions. Give at least one reason to support your opinion.
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART E_2

1. What makes studying a new language difficult?
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2. Why do some people have more difficulty than others when learning a language?
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3. What is the most difficult thing about studying English?
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4. In your opinion, what is the best way to learn a new language?
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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