Speaking and Writing English Effectively English Course

 Speaking and Writing English Effectively

1English: Introduction and course outline  Start Topics  4 / 4 

2English: Writing for different purposes and audiences  Start Topics  7 / 7 

3How journalists go about their jobs  Start Topics  2 / 2 

4Analysing the language of the media  Start Topics  4 / 4 

5An approach to studying a text  Start Topics  2 / 12 

6Analysing media language  Start Topics  0 / 3 

7Text analysis of The Great Gatsby  Start Topics  0 / 7 

8Approaches to English  Start Topics  0 / 9 

9Using language effectively  Start Topics  0 / 1 

10Effective presentations  Start Topics  0 / 6 

11Personal and imaginative writing  Start Topics  0 / 3 

12What is an issue?  Start Topics  0 / 4 

13Researching issues  Start Topics  0 / 3 

14Issue analysis  Start Topics  0 / 5 

15Using language effectively 1  Start Topics  0 / 2 

16Using language effectively 2  Start Topics  0 / 8 

17Using language effectively 3  Start Topics  0 / 1 

SIFs personal perspective 

18Using language effectively 4  Start Topics  0 / 1 

19Using language effectively 5  Start Topics  0 / 1 

20Hints and tips for exams   Start Topics  0 / 6 

21Glossary  Start Topics  0 / 1 

22Assessment  Start Topics  0 / 1 

23Discussion Forum View Discussion Forum 

topic one

Reading, writing and communication  Completed  

  Reading and the study of texts  Completed  

  Reading and the study of texts  Completed  

  Effective oral communication  

topic 2

 Where do I start?  Completed  

  Writing for different purposes and audiences  Completed  

  Informative and investigative writing  Completed  

  Reviews and journalistic reports  Completed  

  Instructional writing  Completed  

  Argumentative and persuasive writing  Completed  

  The craft of writing - some words of advice  

topic 3

Introduction  Completed  

  Fairness and honesty in reporting 

4

 The contention (main idea, argument, position)  Completed  

  Language analysis  Completed  

  Sample 1 analysis  Completed  

  Sample 2 analysis  

5

Reading and study of texts (novels, plays, non-print)  Completed  

  What is involved in text study?  

Writing text essays  Start Topic  

  Reading journal  Start Topic  

  Identifying text.  Start Topic  

  Character Analysis.  Start Topic  

  Examining structure.  Start Topic  

  Exploring themes  Start Topic  

  An approach to text study  Start Topic  

  Construct a running sheet  Start Topic  

  Reorganise your notes under four main headings  Start Topic  

  Other proven strategies  

6

 Analysing written media arguments  Start Topic  

  Analysing language  Start Topic  

  Learning the language of analysis quiz  

7

 Writing an English essay using The Great Gatsby as an example  Start Topic  

  Ideas and concept mapping  Start Topic  

  Writing a plan  Start Topic  

  Writing the essay  Start Topic  

  The body  Start Topic  

  The conclusion  Start Topic  

  Sample answer  

8Approaches to English  Start Topics  0 / 9 

 Analysing language and literary devices  Start Topic  

  Loaded language  Start Topic  

  Rhetorical questions  Start Topic  

  Repetition  Start Topic  

  Hyperbole, exaggeration  Start Topic  

  Metaphor  Start Topic  

  Analogy  Start Topic  

  Alliteration  Start Topic  

  Assonance  

9Using language effectively  Start Topics  0 / 1 

 Understanding viewpoints  

10Effective presentations  Start Topics  0 / 6 

11Personal and imaginative writing  Start Topics  0 / 3 

12What is an issue?  Start Topics  0 / 4 

13Researching issues  Start Topics  0 / 3 

14Issue analysis  Start Topics  0 / 5 

15Using language effectively 1  Start Topics  0 / 2 

16Using language effectively 2  Start Topics  0 / 8 

17Using language effectively 3  Start Topics  0 / 1 

18Using language effectively 4  Start Topics  0 / 1 

19Using language effectively 5  Start Topics  0 / 1 

20Hints and tips for exams   Start Topics  0 / 6 

21Glossary  Start Topics  0 / 1 

22Assessment  Start Topics  0 / 1 

23Discussion Forum View Discussion Forum 

Exercises 2024 choose the right answer 01

 • 1. Could you tell me your surname?

• Would you like me to spell it?

• Do you like my family name?

• How do I say that?

• 2. This plant looks dead.

• It's in the garden.

• It only needs some water.

• It's sleeping.

• 3. I hope it doesn't rain.

• Of course not.

• Will it be wet?

• So do I.

• 4. Are you going to come inside soon?

• For ever.

• Not long.

• In a minute.

• 5. Who gave you this book, Lucy?

• I bought it.

• For my birthday.

• My uncle was.

• 6. Shall we go out for pizza tonight?

• I know that.

• It's very good.

• I'm too tired.

• 7. Do you mind if I come too?

• That's fine!

• I'd like to.

• I don't know if I can.

• 8. There's someone at the door.

• Can I help you?

• Well, go and answer it then.

• He's busy at the moment.

• 9. How much butter do I need for this cake?

• I'd like one.

• I'll use some.

• I'm not sure.

• 10. How long are you here for?

• Since last week.

• Ten days ago.

• Till tomorrow.

• 11. Have you guys had enough to eat?

• That's all right.

• Is there any more rice?

• It's not the right time.

• 12. That's my coat over there.

• Will you take it off?

• No, you haven't!

• Here you are.

• 13. Let's go by bus.

• The train was expensive.

• We'll buy a ticket.

• It'll take too long.

• 14. Do you know my brother Charlie?

• Sorry, he's not here.

• I don't think I do.

• I know.

• 15. Would you like some ice in your drink or not?

• I hope so.

• Yes, I shall.

• I don't mind.

• 16. I hope I haven't ...... you any trouble by changing the arrangements.

• put

• caused

• made

• done

• 17. The floor is wet: don't run or you might ...... !

• stoop

• spill

• slip

• spin

• 18. When you come to my house, ...... your camera with you.

• take

• show

• fetch

• bring

• 19. Paul arrived at the shop ....... as the manager was closing for the day.

• even

• just

• still

• right

• 20. I would ...... to stay at home and relax for a change.

• rather

• better

• prefer

• enjoy

• 21. Is there ...... of food for everyone?

• adequate

• enough

• sufficient

• plenty

• 22. Lily says she's happy at school but she's ...... complaining.

• rarely

• sometimes

• always

• often

• 23. ...... the step when you go in.

• Consider

• Mind

• Attend

• Look

• 24. ...... stay the night if it's too difficult to get home.

• At all costs

• By all means

• In all

• On the whole

• 25. No ...... Hannah is happy when you think how many prizes she has won recently.

• surprise

• problem

• question

• wonder

• 1. When can we meet again?

 When are you free?

 It was two days ago.

 Can you help me?

• 2. My aunt is going to stay with me.

 How do you do?

 How long for?

 How was it?

• 3. When do you study?

 at school

 in the evenings

 in the library

• 4. Would you prefer lemonade or orange juice?

 Have you got anything else?

 If you like.

 Are you sure about that?

• 5. Let's have dinner now.

 You aren't eating.

 There aren't any.

 Tom isn't here yet

• 6. The snow was ...... heavily when I left the house.

• dropping

• landing

• falling

• descending

• 7. I can't find my keys anywhere - I ...... have left them at work.

• can

• must

• ought

• would

• 8. When a car pulled out in front of her, Jane did well not to ...... control of her bicycle.

• miss

• lose

• fail

• drop

• 9. According to Richard's ...... the train leaves at 7 o'clock.

• opinion

• advice

• knowledge

• information

• 10. When you stay in a country for some time you get used to the people's ...... of life.

• habit

• custom

• way

• system

• 11. The builders are ...... good progress with the new house.

• getting

• doing

• making

• taking

• 12. She is now taking a more positive ...... to her studies and should do well.

• attitude

• behaviour

• manner

• style

• 13. My father ...... his new car for two weeks now.

• has had

• has

• is having

• had

• 14. What differences are there ...... the English spoken in the UK and the English spoken in the US?

• among

• between

• beside

• with

• 15. At 6 p.m. I started to get angry with him because he was late ......

• as usual.

• in general.

• typically.

• usually.

• 16. ...... you get your father's permission, I'll take you skiing next weekend.

• Although

• Provided

• As

• Unless

• 17. A local company has agreed to ...... the school team with football shirts.

• contribute

• supply

• give

• produce

• 18. I really enjoy stories that are ...... in the distant future.

• found

• set

• put

• placed

• 19. That old saucepan will come in ...... when we go camping.

• convenient

• fitting

• handy

• suitable

• 20. Anyone ...... after the start of the play is not allowed in until the interval.

• arrives

• has arrived

• arriving

• arrived

• 21. I didn't ...... driving home in the storm so I stayed overnight in a hotel.

• fancy

• desire

• prefer

• want

• 22. The judge said that those prepared to...... in crime must be ready to suffer the consequences.

• involve

• engage

• undertake

• enlist

• 23. Marianne seemed to take ...... at my comments on her work.

• annoyance

• insult

• offence

• indignation

• 24. You should not have a dog if you are not ...... to look after it.

• prepared

• adapted

• arranged

• decided

• 25. The farmhouse was so isolated that they had to generate their own electricity ......

• current.

• supply.

• grid.

• power.

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• testimonies            explanation            Swam the good grammar          videoed lesson english today          presentation  lecture
• IELTS 001                      comedies                          announcements
•  tongue twister                                     reading e-books 001                        reading
•                   writing                            pronunciation elementary                    
• pronunciation intermediate                    pronunciation avanced
• beginner                                              intermediate                                 advanced
• grammar                                            pronunciation                                  presentation
• essay                                               interview job interview                    interview English exam
• interview aswering about your creation           interview answering many issues        
• monologues movies     teaching speaking   poem playlist                                        news report                                   journalism
• dialogues                                              speaking                                        listening
• narrative                                            description                              recpe

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