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Introduction: Fluency Awareness
The activities here aim to help you become aware of the elements that influence your fluency and their importance.
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Fluency: Steps to develop your fluency- Part 1Lecture1.1
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Fluency: Steps to develop your fluency- Part 2Lecture1.2
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Fluency: Steps to develop your fluency- Part 3Lecture1.3
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The importance of improving your vocabularyLecture1.4
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Planning your Vocabulary Learning Road Map: Knowledge of VocabularyLecture1.5
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The importance of improving your structureLecture1.6
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Planning your Structure Learning Road Map: Knowledge of StructureLecture1.7
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The importance of improving your pronunciationLecture1.8
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Planning your Pronunciation Learning Road Map: Knowledge of PronunciationLecture1.9
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Suggestions to Improve your SpeakingLecture1.10
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Knowledge- Test and Practice your Knowledge of Vocabulary
Here you are going to be able to 'test' your knowledge so that you know which areas you need to work more.
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Knowledge of vocabulary- Words and Phrases related to Daily LifeLecture2.1
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“Eating out”: Video- Basic words and phrases related to Daily LifeLecture2.2
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“Routine”- Common Daily Expressions- VideoLecture2.3
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Knowledge of Vocabulary- Words and Phrases related to technologyLecture2.4
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“Technology”: Video-Basic words and phrases related to TechnologyLecture2.5
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Knowledge of vocabulary- Words and Phrases related to specific professionsLecture2.6
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“Dr.Henderson”- Words and Phrases related to specific professions- Medicine 30 minLecture2.7
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“Museum of the Future”- Words and Phrases related to specific professions- ArchitectureLecture2.8
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“Eco-Friendly Architecture”- Words and Phrases related to specific professions- ArchitectureLecture2.9
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“Feng Shui”: Your Life in Perfect Harmony- Words and Phrases related to specific professions- Interior DesignLecture2.10
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“Feng Shui” : The Bedroom-Video-Words and Phrases related to specific professions- Interior DesignLecture2.11
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“Feng Shui”- The Bedroom- Words and Phrases related to specific professions- Interior DesignLecture2.12
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Knowledge of vocabulary- Words and Phrases Commonly used in Academic SettingsLecture2.13
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Knowledge of Vocabulary- Synonyms and AntonymsLecture2.14
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Knowledge of Vocabulary- Phrasal VerbsLecture2.15
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Phrasal Verbs: meanings and typesLecture2.16
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Phrasal Verbs: SeparabilityLecture2.17
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Phrasal Verbs- VideoLecture2.18
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Knowledge of Vocabulary- Idioms and slangsLecture2.19
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Navigating Idioms 1- Vocabulary FocusLecture2.20
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Navigating Idioms 2- Vocabulary FocusLecture2.21
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Navigating Slangs 1- Vocabulary focusLecture2.22
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Navigating Slangs 2- Vocabulary FocusLecture2.23
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Describing Trends- Idioms and Slang- Vocabulary FocusLecture2.24
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Tips to help you expand your vocabularyLecture2.25
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“Be a successful non-native speaker”- Reflection FocusLecture2.26
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Knowledge: Practice your Pronunciation
Here you will be able to practice the areas of pronunciation that might affect your fluency.
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What does pronunciation involve?Lecture3.1
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Intonation- What languages sound likeLecture3.2
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Intonation- How Intonation Changes MeaningLecture3.3
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Intonation- The Main English Intonation Patterns 30 minLecture3.4
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Intonation- Breaking the Accent Barrier 1Lecture3.5
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Word StressLecture3.6
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Word Stress- Quiz 10 questionsQuiz3.1
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Sentence StressLecture3.7
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Sentence Stress – Quiz 10 questionsQuiz3.2
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LinkingLecture3.8
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Linking – Quiz 10 questionsQuiz3.3
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Linking Words- Part 1- Same Consonant SoundsLecture3.9
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Linking Words- Part 2- Similar Consonant SoundsLecture3.10
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Linking Words- Part 3- Consonant and Vowel SoundsLecture3.11
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Linking Sounds- final /n/Lecture3.12
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Phonemic chartLecture3.13
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The final (-ed) of the regular past tense verbsLecture3.14
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The voiced “th” / ð / soundLecture3.15
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The voiceless “th” /θ/ soundLecture3.16
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The Long /i:/ and Short /ɪ/ SoundsLecture3.17
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The short “o” /ɑ/ soundLecture3.18
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The long “o” /oʊ/ soundLecture3.19
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The /ɔɪ / soundLecture3.20
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Tongue twisters to improve your pronunciationLecture3.21
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Knowledge- Test and Practice your Knowledge of Grammar
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Architecture: Contextual Reference -“The Cradle”Lecture4.1
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Knowledge of Structure- Verb Tenses- Test your knowledgeLecture4.2
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Verb Tenses Quiz 1 10 questionsQuiz4.1
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Verb Tenses in English: General OverviewLecture4.3
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Verb Tenses Quiz 2 10 questionsQuiz4.2
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Verb Tenses in English: Simple TensesLecture4.4
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Verb Tenses in English: Continuous Tenses 30 minLecture4.5
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Verb Tenses in English: Perfect Tenses- Present Perfect 30 minLecture4.6
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Verb Tenses in English: Perfect Tenses- Past Perfect 30 minLecture4.7
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Expressing the FutureLecture4.8
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Future in the PastLecture4.9
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Knowledge of Structure- Modal VerbsLecture4.10
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Tenses: Concept QuestionsLecture4.11
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Modal VerbsLecture4.12
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Knowledge of Structure- ConditionalsLecture4.13
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ConditionalsLecture4.14
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Knowledge of structure- Relative ClausesLecture4.15
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Relative ClausesLecture4.16
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Knowledge of Structure- Reported SpeechLecture4.17
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Reported Speech- General GuidelinesLecture4.18
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Knowledge of Structure- Passive VoiceLecture4.19
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Passive VoiceLecture4.20
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Conversation 1: Functional Language
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Daily Conversations: Checking for understandingLecture5.1
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Daily Conversations- Agree and Disagree- Function FocusLecture5.2
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Daily Conversations- Polite Interruptions- Function FocusLecture5.3
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Daily Conversations: Asking for InformationLecture5.4
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Asking for Information: Indirect Questions Part 1Lecture5.5
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Asking for Information: Indirect Questions Part 2Lecture5.6
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Asking for Information: Indirect Questions Part 3Lecture5.7
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Asking short and gentle questions: Presenting Complaint-Medicine- Topic FocusLecture5.8
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Asking short and gentle questions: Types of Questions- Presenting Complaints- Medicine-Grammar Focus 30 minLecture5.9
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Asking short and gentle questions: Tenses- Presenting Complaints- Medicine- Grammar FocusLecture5.10
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Asking and Answering Questions:”Taking a Patient’s history”- Authentic Video- Listening- Medicine FocusLecture5.11
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“The First Heart Transplant”- Listening-Medicine- Specific FocusLecture5.12
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Agreeing and Disagreeing-must-know expressions- videoLecture5.13
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Complaining or not Complaining?: Customer ServiceLecture5.14
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Conversation 2: Speak Up
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Life Skills Focus: “Becoming more self-aware” 1Lecture6.1
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Life Skill Focus: “Becoming more self-aware” 2Lecture6.2
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Language and Beyond Focus: “Consider the consequences of your actions”Lecture6.3
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“Bridging the generation gap”Lecture6.4
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Protegido: “Less than One”: Short FilmLecture6.5
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“The logical song” by Supertramp 1Lecture6.6
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“The Logical Song” by Supertramp 2Lecture6.7
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The importance of improving your structure
Improving your structure is important for several reasons:
Clear communication: Good grammar ensures that your message is communicated clearly and accurately. When you use correct grammar, you reduce the risk of miscommunication or confusion.
Professionalism: Whether you’re writing an email, a report, or a resume, using proper grammar can make you appear more professional and competent.
Credibility: Good grammar helps to establish your credibility as a writer, speaker, or communicator. When your audience trusts your message, they are more likely to take action or follow your lead.
Academic success: In academic writing, using proper grammar is essential for achieving high grades and communicating complex ideas effectively.
Language fluency: Improving your grammar can also help you to become more fluent in a language. When you have a solid foundation in grammar, you can more easily understand and use more complex sentence structures and vocabulary.
Overall, improving your grammar is an investment in your communication skills, professionalism, and credibility.
1-Based on what you have read, answer the following questions?
- What are some benefits of improving your structure and grammar?
- How can using correct grammar enhance your professionalism?
- Why is good grammar important for establishing credibility?
- In what context is proper grammar essential for academic success?
- How does improving grammar contribute to language fluency?
2- Check the answers⇓
Answer key
- Some benefits of improving your structure and grammar include clear communication, reduced risk of miscommunication or confusion, enhanced professionalism, increased credibility, improved academic success, and enhanced language fluency.
- Using proper grammar can make you appear more professional and competent, whether you’re writing an email, a report, or a resume.
- Good grammar helps to establish your credibility as a writer, speaker, or communicator. When your audience trusts your message, they are more likely to take action or follow your lead.
- Proper grammar is essential for achieving high grades and effectively communicating complex ideas in academic writing.
- Improving your grammar can help you become more fluent in a language by providing a solid foundation. With a strong understanding of grammar, you can easily comprehend and utilize more complex sentence structures and vocabulary.
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What are some benefits of improving your structure and grammar?
The benefits of improving my structure and grammar are apper more professional and competent. It get’s us more credibility too.
How can using correct grammar enhance your professionalism?
Writing an email, a report, or a resume.
Why is good grammar important for establishing credibility?
Becouse when your audience trusts your message, they are more likely to take action or follow your lead.
In what context is proper grammar essential for academic success?
Using proper grammar is essential for achieving high grades and communicating complex ideas effectively.
How does improving grammar contribute to language fluency?
When you have a solid foundation in grammar, you can more easily understand and use more complex sentence structures and vocabulary.