GENERAL ENGLISH 1 XH 023 Instructor: Nguyen Thi Phuong Hong Email: ntphong@ctu.edu.vn

TODAY’S PROGRAM 15 minutes : Introduction to the course 70 minutes : English proficiency test 5 minutes : Watching a trailer 10 minutes : Signing up for interview

Introduction Welcome to the course! My name’s Nguyen Thi Phuong Hong. I’m your English teacher. In class, I will speak English all the time. But don’t worry. I will speak English slowly so that you can understand me. If you don’t understand me, You can stop me anytime, and I will say things again.

The course Now, let me tell you about the course. In this course, you’re going to learn English by watching movies. This means you will: Have a lot of chances to hear native speakers. Learn every-day English conversations. Follow a story line. I will help you Hear EVERY WORD they say. Understand WHAT THEY MEAN.

Movies A Cinderella Story (95 minutes, 2005) Bridge to Terabithia (95 minutes, 2004)

Use your own words, imagination, and feelings, etc. How to watch? The whole movie: NO!! Short movie clips: YES. How short? 1-2 minutes long Watch two or three times. Go through the text. Act out (you can improvise, too). Use your own words, imagination, and feelings, etc.

Aims of the course To improve your listening & speaking To develop your English proficiency To increase your confidence To increase your vocabulary Individual words “Chunks” Two or more than two words that usually go together, e.g. “of course,” “best friend”

Individual words & chunks Happy - Happy Birthday! - One big, happy family Wish - Make a wish - I wish…

Individual words & chunks At - At 2 pm, at once, at first - At home, at work, at school - At the end of the day - Love at first sight Of - Of course

Individual words & chunks In fact In addition Interested in music Believe in ghosts In God we trust! (American motto)

Individual words & chunks Nice Nice to meet you. It’s nice. Oh - Oh, no! Friend - Best friend

Individual words & chunks Twin Twin daughter Twin sister Step Step mother, step sister The next step is …

Individual words & chunks Kingdom A faraway kingdom Opportunity A golden opportunity Coffee - Strong coffee

Individual words & chunks Thing One thing … The thing is … One thing I know for sure is that … Point Good point! Why do you want me to do that? I can’t see the point.

Individual words & chunks Question I have a question. Can I have a question? It’s a good question, but sorry I don’t have the answer.

Your scores Attendance & participation: 10% In-class listening : 15% In-class writing : 15% Vocabulary quizzes : 10% Final exam (4 skills) : 50% Total : 100%

One special thing This course is a research program. Videotaped and recorded sometimes. Free popcorn when watching 1/2 movie. (:

To agree or not to agree Research program Chosen by chance One week to agree/ not agree No reason required

ANY QUESTIONS SO FAR?

The English proficiency test Aim: To see where you are. Written test Today Interview At a later date during 1st week Sign up today (at the end of class)

The written test 70 minutes Content Vocabulary Grammar Reading Listening And writing The listening part will begin after 30 minutes of the test.

Trailer

Sign up for the interview I’m going to put the interview registration sheets on the blackboard. You write your full name on it to register. Also, write your cell phone number (if possible). This is for me to give you a call in case you do not show up for the interview.

Sign up for an interview Place: Visual-Audio Room Learning Resources Center 3rd Floor Duration: 3-5 minutes Videotaped and recorded