11th Feb

Ted Talks 

Language: Expressions: Discourse markers

Listening: - Listen to this presentation  here and tick off the examples as you hear them


What expressions are used to show:
changing the topic, introduction, conclusion, structuring ideas  ?

Pick a talk and watch it. Take notes while the speaker is talking and then give a summary of the main ideas that were expressed.


how_the_market_can_keep_streams_flowing     8 mins

the_ancient_ingenuity_of_water_harvesting     17 mins

surprising_ideas_on_climate_change       15 mins


Presentation style:

Watch Derek Siver's Keep your goals to yourself on mute. 


1. Derek Sivers starts his presentation in a way that really grabs the attention of the audience. How does he do this?
2. Look at the way he uses powerpoint images. How effective are they in your opinion? What purpose do they serve?
3. Look at his body language - how does he move around the stage and use his hands. What effect does this have?


Mini Grammar:  Such, so

Third conditional:  Explanation and exercises


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