1. Erbil Polytechnic University Soran Technical Institute Department of InfoTech –Taught Course: General English Topic: Weather + Scenarios +fillers Lecturer: Talib M. Omer Sherwani Date: February 20, 2016 Email Address: Talib.omer@soran.edu.iqTalib.omer@soran.edu.iq 1

2. Outlines Weather Scenario1 Scernario2 Grammar focus Fillers and academic expressions 2

3. Welcome to the weather 3

4. What does this symbol mean? 4

5. Question What shall we do this weekend? Go for a picnic – the weather's going to be great! Stay indoors – the weather's going to be awful! Pack an umbrella or raincoat – there could be some rain! 5

6. Weather Weather refers to the daily elements like temperature, wind and rain. 6

7. Weather In some countries the weather doesn't change much from day to day. In others, the weather can change from season to season, day to day 7

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11. Describing the weather using adjectives Foggy = It's foggy. or It's a foggy day. Windy = It's windy. or It's a windy day. Rainy = It's rainy. or It's a rainy day. Sunny = It's sunny. or It's a sunny day. Snowy = It's snowy. or It's a snowy day. Dry = It's dry. or It's a dry day. 11

12. Describing the weather using adjectives Freezing= It's a freezing day. Warm = It's warn. or It's a warm day. Cold = It's cold. or It's a cold day. Sunny = It's sunny. or It's a sunny day. Cloudy = It's cloudy. or It's a cloudy day. 12

13. How to ask questions about the weather How's the weather? What’s the weather like today? 13

14. Possible answers It's really cold now. It's minus ten. (-10 degrees). It's snowing here in Diana. 14

15. Scenario 1: The Flu Doctor: How can I help you? Patient: I don’t feel well. Doctor: In what way? Patient: I have a constant headache and I’m always tired. Doctor: Have you vomited? Patient: No, but I have no appetite 15

16. Scenario 1: The Flu Doctor: Do you have a temperature? Patient: Yes, sometimes I feel hot and sometimes I feel cold. Doctor: Do you have a runny nose? Patient: Yes. 16

17. Scenario 1: The Flu Doctor: It sounds like you have the flu. Patient: Okay, what medication can you give me? Doctor: Here, take this for 5 days and get lots of rest. 17

18. Shopping John: Excuse me. Assistant: -OK, do you want to come to the cash desk? -Hi, can I help you? -Here they are. How do they feel? -Wait a second, I’ll just check. What size? 18

19. Shopping John: Yeah, please. I like these trainers, but have you got them in blue? Assistant: OK, do you want to come to the cash desk? Hi, can I help you? Here they are. How do they feel? Wait a second, I’ll just check. What size? 19

20. Shopping John: Well in Canada I take a 9, so I think that’s a 40 here. Assistant: OK, do you want to come to the cash desk? Hi, can I help you? Here they are. How do they feel? Wait a second, I’ll just check. What size? 20

21. Grammar focus: Should shouldn’t, We use should/ shouldn’t when It is/isn’t necessary to do something It is/isn’t a good idea to do something. Should / shouldn't It used to give or ask for advice.(often with I think you should get up earlier. e.g you shouldn’t leave your books in the classroom 21

22. Fillers and using discourse markers: You know… well, you know,… I mean, kind of, I don't know, Emm, err to be honest… actually Basically

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24. How to express your points of view: I think…, I believe…. I feel…. From my point of view,. Is it better to study English in a regular classroom or online? E,g. I think it is better to study English in a regular classroom.

25. Simple agreement: I agree with you. I think you are right. I’m with you on this. That is true. Good idea!

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27. Strong disagreement: I completely disagree with you. -You are very wrong to say that. -I totally disagree with you.

28. Simple disagreement or refusal: I disagree with you. I think you’re wrong on this. It is not good idea.

29. How to interrupt people politely : Excuse me… I’m sorry, but… Do you mind if I say something? May I say something ?

30. Ends and Thanks Any Comments and Questions ? 30

31. Have a great day! 31

32. Recommended References http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/lower-intermediate/unit-16 https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/word-street/british-weather https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfqjLLinhdI&feature=youtu.be http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/multimedia/london/unit4/ 32