REGISTER AND ARGUMENTATION




READING, LISTENING & SPEAKING

1.      What is register? Reasd the following definition from Oxford dictionary and paraphrase it.

 http://dictionary.cambridge.org/grammar/british-grammar/register

2.      Watch this video about register, take notes and be ready to give a brief summary.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L16i2enJA_w



STUDYING & DISCUSSING

Study the following examples of different registers (A) and the rules for formal register (B).

http://www.really-learn-english.com/language-register.html




LISTENING, LEARNING & NOTE TAKING

Watch the following video and take notes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgwmAUJx248


STUDYING

Study the following examples of transition words

https://www.ego4u.com/en/business-english/communication/reasoning


WATCHING & LISTENING

Watch the following video on why to study languages

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7lU8mwb770

Now  make two groups: one supports the study of foreign languages, the other does not. Use the
linking words you have studied.

WRITING

Think about your field of study and the reasons why you chose the subject(s).On a piece of paper,
write 3-5 arguments for your choice. Then swap the paper with your partner. Your partner will ask
you questions about your field/subject(s). You defend your choice.


HOMEWORK

Write a short paragraph based on the previous discussion.  (80-100 words)