CONSEILS
MÉTHODOLOGIQUES - ANGLAIS SECONDEpar A. Nowak
(Ac. Nancy-Metz)
"Cette fiche a pour but de vous informer sur les règles
du jeu en cours d'anglais, c'est à dire ce à quoi vous
devez vous attendre, et ce que le professeur attend de vous. Il va
sans dire que, dans cette matière comme dans les autres, vous
ne suivrez pas sans un travail régulier et approfondi, mais
vous ne progresserez pas non plus sans cultiver un état d'esprit
indispensable :
For teachers - How to... "...is an immensely practical series of programmes which presents and practices useful language for everyday situations like conversations, discussions, requests, offers and invitations. Each programme features downloadable practice activities, but you can find even more suggestions, teaching ideas and downloadable worksheets on these pages." (BBC)
Accepting
apologies "In this programme, we find out what you can say
when someone says sorry to you for something they've done wrong.
As you'll hear, there are lots of short and friendly expressions
that you can use to accept an apology in English.
So there's no need to be lost for words &
After you've listened to the programme, get some more practice
by doing the activity at the bottom of the page."
- with the script (BBC)
Show
annoyance
"In this programme, we look at language used to express
annoyance or anger about something...
When you've listened to the programme, don't forget
to practise what you've learned with the quiz..." (BBC)
Asking
a favour "If you ask a friend to do something out of kindness or
generosity, you are asking a favour.
This is quite easy to do in English, but it's complicated slightly
by the fact that we tend to be very polite when we're asking favours."
+ activity (BBC)
How to ask for the time
"We're all, it seems, obsessed by time. It’s part of our everyday lives.
If we know the time it can stop us from being late and missing important moments.
We can check the time on watches, clocks and even our phones. But what if you don’t have any of these?
What if, for example, you are at a bus stop and you need to know what time it is now? How should you ask a complete stranger?
Find out in this programme." + Script + Vocabulary connected with time + Interactive quiz (BBC)
How
to ask someone out- without embarrassing yourself! "Don't forget to practise what you've learned with the
activity..." (BBC)
Asking
for help in an emergency "In this programme, we find out how to ask for help
in an emergency and look at some of the language we might hear.
When you've listened to the programme, don't forget to practise
what you've learned with the quiz ...! - with the script (BBC)
How to borrow
"When you borrow something it’s something that someone else has and you do plan to return it to him or her." + Script + Interactive activity (BBC)
Language for describing a process or giving a set of instructions
"When you have to give a series of instructions to make or produce something there are some common, useful and simple language features you can use to sound fluent and natural. In this programme we use the example of how to cook the perfect omelette to demonstrate this." + script+ activity to print (BBC)
Chatting
someone up
"If you chat someone up, you talk to someone you don't
know and try to get them interested in you - in a romantic way!...
You can also practise your comprehension with the activity further
down ..." (BBC)
Closing
topics "Do you find that your English conversations end rather
suddenly?
Is there anything we can say before 'goodbye' to indicate that
we would like to stop talking?
The ability to close topics is a very useful but difficult skill.
In this programme, you'll hear how native speakers close
topics in two real conversations.
After you have listened to the programme, get some more practice
by doing the listening activity at the bottom
of the page."
(BBC)
Disagreeing (BBC) "This programme is all about expressions you can
use when you want to tell someone that you disagree with them
(you think what they are saying is wrong)." - with the script
HOW
TO EXPRESS YOUR THOUGHTS(englishonline.free)
:
AGREEING - DISAGREEING - ASKING FOR INSTRUCTIONS OR FOR HELP -
PROPOSING - EXPRESSING A PERSONAL POINT OF VIEW
Extending
a conversation
"In this programme, we find out how to keep a conversation
going and keep it lively! " - with the vocabulary and the script (BBC)
How
to greet people in formal contexts "This programme is about greetings and the language
you might use if you're greeting people in quite formal contexts
and/or want to sound polite.
- with the script and an exercise (BBC)
How
to greet people (in informal contexts) "There are all sorts of different ways to greet people.
In this programme, we learn some of the most popular and useful
expressions for greeting friends or other people
in relaxed situations.
After you have listened to the programme, get some more practice
with the quiz..."
(BBC)
How
to gossip about people.
"After you have listened to the programme, get some more
practice with the quiz..." - with the script (BBC)
Haggling
"If you argue with someone in a shop or market over the price of something, we call this haggling.
Although it isn't the custom in the UK to haggle every time we shop, it is something we do for very cheap things... or very expensive things.
Don't forget to practise what you've learned with the listening activity..." (BBC)
How
to make a complaint Expressing shocked disagreement / An important request
/ A negative structure / Making what you say more forceful /
Signalling that you disagree / Saying what you want someone to
do - with the script
and an activity : interactive OR printable (BBC)
Small
Talk(openlearningcenter.com) Who, What, Where, When, Why? | Conversation Starters |
Practice 1 | Practice 2 | Practice 3 | Quiz "In most English-speaking countries, it is normal and
necessary to make "small talk" in certain situations.
Small talk is a casual form of conversation that "breaks
the ice" or fills an awkward silence between people.
Even though you may feel shy using your second language, it is
sometimes considered rude to say nothing.
Just as there are certain times when small talk is appropriate,
there are also certain topics that people often discuss during
these moments."
How
to make small talk during greetings
"In this programme, we look at some handy topics and phrases
to use when you've said hello to someone, but
want to continue the conversation. What kinds of things are
suitable for small talk during greetings, beyond the
usual 'how are you?'
After you have listened to the programme, get some more practice
with the quiz ..." (BBC
Learning English)
Pointing
out the positive side of a situation
"In this programme, we find out what you can say when someone
complains and you want to tell them to look on the bright side'
of the situation! As you'll hear, there are several easy expressions
that you can use to reply to complaints and point out the positive
side of the situation.
After you've listened to the programme, get some more practice
by doing the activity..." - with the script (BBC)
Language
for responding to someone's bad news Expressing shock / Imagining how your friend feels / Broaching
the subject / Lending an ear / Offering help
- with an interactive activity (BBC)
Saying
sorry
"In this programme we look
at one important way of being polite how to say sorry for something
you've done wrong.
As you'll hear, there are different ways of saying sorry in everyday
situations, but the patterns are easy to learn and easy to use..."
- with the script and an activity (BBC)
Talk business
"This course gives you useful language and phrases to improve your spoken communication skills in English in different business situations. Each section features audio, target language and a quiz - all of which are downloadable. You'll also have the opportunity to practise and test your understanding of the language." Telephone - Meetings - Presentations - Negotiations (BBC)
Speak
English like a native!
"Learn how to speak English like someone from the USA or
from Yorkshire, in the north of England." - with the script + "Read an interview with Helen Mirren about how
she prepared to play the Queen." (BBC)
Useful
Expressions with interactive exercises
Basic Conversational Expressions - Conversational Strategies -
Socializing - Telephoning - Shopping - Eating Out - At a Hotel (2ndnature-online-eikaiwa.com)
Preparing
for an oral exam - Mind Mapping Slideshow
"An activity for my students to help brainstorm and organize
ideas and concepts during oral presentations or exams"
(Prévu pour le lycée - à adapter pour le
collège) (Laurence Bernard - Ac. Martinique)
Tools :
Mindmapping for an oral exam
The exam "consists in an oral presentation of an unknown visual document (poster, photo, cartoon, etc) or very short text about topical issues such as youth, technologies, global warming, food, immigration etc.
I created this mindmap (using FreeMind) to help them cope with the exam which they usually find quite difficult not only for lack of vocabulary
but also for lack of methodology." (absolutenglish.free.fr)
LIVELY by Google : "Create an avatar and chat with your friends in rooms you design."
- with a VIDEO (lively.com)
Podcasting
in Education(chatt.hdsb.ca)
What is Podcasting? - Podcasting: Proof It's Worth It, Proof It
works - Podcasting: Working Examples -
Podcasting and Boys Literacy: Purpose - Some Ideas for Podcasting
-
How to go about it: Curriculum and Class Management - The Technical
Stuff - Down Loads - Links and Resources
Podcasting(ltscotland.org.uk) What is a podcast? / Turning the class into the studio / Listen
to some podcasts...
ESL Discussions.com English Conversation Questions & Speaking Activities * There are currently 572 discussion topics to choose from.
* Use for ESL lessons, speaking practice, debate clubs, lesson add-ons,
and more.
* Students can form discussion groups for independent speaking practice.
* The speaking activities are on everyday themes and more controversial
issues.
* Each conversation lesson has ready-to-print Word and PDF downloads.
* There are 11,440 conversation questions here - That's a lot of discussion!
* 1,000 more lesson activities (esldiscussions.com)
Reader's
Theater Editions " are free scripts for reader's theater (or readers
theatre)
adapted from stories written by Aaron Shepard
and others - mostly humor, fantasy, and world tales from
a variety of cultures.
A full range of reading levels is included, with scripts aimed mostly
at ages 8 - 15."
(aaronshep.com)
Movies:The students role-play a film festival. (bogglesworldesl.com)
How
Much Is It?:3 Activities
plus Vocabulary Support for Shopping. (bogglesworldesl.com)
"This unit contains an information gap, a walk-and-talk, and
a role-play, as well as numerous vocabulary worksheets."
Class
Reunion:Students Greet Old Friends and Find
Out What's New in Their Lives. (bogglesworldesl.com)
Going
to Restaurant: Ordering Food - A Simulation Role-play
(bogglesworldesl.com)
Customers go around from restaurant to restaurant and order food.
The lesson includes eight menus, role-play prompts and worksheets
for customers and waiters."
Making
Plans on the Telephone: A Line-up
Style Role-play (bogglesworldesl.com)
"Students are divided into two groups: callers and receivers.
Callers will get on the phone and call the receivers.
They will then make plans if their schedules are not too busy or perhaps
the receiver will try to make an excuse.
This is a line-up style role-play that is excellent for teaching telephone
English."
Let's
Argue!: A Young Writers' Workshop(bogglesworldesl.com)
"This is actually 6 hours of lessons combined into one workshop.
The workshop is divided into three sections: Building an Argument,
Weighing an Argument, and Refuting an Argument.
Students learn to express themselves clearly and logically while examining
topics such as smoking in public places, free university, and using
public transportation... Dictionaries are mandatory for this lesson."
Lesson plans :
Making plans - Séquence pour débutants (another.teacher.free.fr)
"La mise en oeuvre proposée reprend à peu de choses près la progression présentée sur cet article (Encourager l’expression orale en classe de langue), en utilisant des baladeurs mp3 dictaphones.
Objectifs :
Maîtriser quelques outils langagiers de base concernant les projets à plusieurs
parler de ses projets
s’enquérir de la disponibilité et des projets d’un interlocuteur
FUNCTIONS and NOTIONS "Le but de l'activité suivante est de passer en revue un certain nombre de notions pour communiquer en anglais...
Dans le QCM qui suit, vous êtes Michel MARTIN et vous recevez en France votre correspondant anglophone John SMITH
pour une période de 15 jours ...
Il peut y avoir 1, 2 ou 3 'bonnes' réponses pour chacune des 90 situations proposées.
Pensez à prendre des notes et observez bien les commentaires qui s'affichent quand vous cliquez !" (Yvan Baptiste - Ac. Montpellier)
Description
d'un document iconographique. - 80 exercices interactifs(Yvan Baptiste)
Nature du document
Description du document
Les émotions des personnages
L'implicite
Mes réactions
Pour boucher les trous ...
Fiche papier récapitulative (PDF)
Lesson share extras: Warmers - Fillers - Icebreakers(onestopenglish.com) "Short activities which can be used to fill 15 minutes at the beginning, middle or end of a lesson."
Silly
Sentence Machine (pbskids) : "Create a "Silly Sentence" by clicking on a picture from
each column" and listen to it. (pbskids)
Movie
Riddles: An ESL Activity to Get Students Talking About Movies
(bogglesworldesl.com) :
"This lesson is divided into four parts: introduction, presentation,
solo work, and class activity."
Talking
Cards(iteslj.org)
"Materials required:
One or two packs of playing cards and the questions sheet. Objectives:
To get the student used to answering general questions at a level that
resembles normal speech.
To give the students conversational confidence."
Anglais en Segpa, Insertion et Classes Spéciales (ou
autres!) : Production
orale : fabriquer un jeu de cartes afin de déclencher la parole
chez vos élèves. "Nous vous proposons un exemple de jeu en téléchargement,
ainsi qu'une version modifiable que vous pouvez adapter
et utiliser dans toutes vos classes selon les objectifs que vous vous
fixez.
Chaque jeu contient 27 cartes qui représentent
des personnages différents.
Vous trouverez des atuces et des pistes d'utilisation
dans le jeu modifiable."
(Ac. Montpellier)
Language
by Suzanne Vega : "I won't use words again
They don't mean what I meant
They don't say what I said
They're just the crust of the meaning
With realms underneath
Never touched
Never stirred
Never even moved through" (azlyrics.com)
English
is cuh-ray-zeeby Pete Seeger :- UPDATED "English is the most widely spoken language in the history of the
planet.
One out of every seven human beings can speak or read it.
Half the world's books, 3/4 of the international mail are in English.
It has the largest vocabulary, perhaps two million words,
And a noble body of literature. But face it:
English is cuh-ray-zee!" (oldielyrics.com)
How do you become fluent in 11 languages? + a video
"Twenty-year-old Alex Rawlings has won a national competition to find the UK's most multi-lingual student.
The Oxford University undergraduate can currently speak 11 languages - English, Greek, German, Spanish, Russian, Dutch, Afrikaans, French, Hebrew, Catalan and Italian..." (BBC)
"How to" videos
"Check out this series of videos and see how to say things right in very different situations.
You can see a new video each month." ex : How to pay a compliment (British Council)
TRANSFORM : Teacher Training Videos - Teaching speaking Getting your students speaking Empathy, Authenticity and Respect - a good EAR. Teaching students to form sounds. Helping your students learn English rhythms. Group work, warmers and controlled practice. Debates, stories and information gaps. Effective communication... (British Council)
(primaryresources.co.uk)
