4.4
LANGUAGE TRAINING
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KEY LANGUAGE
ACCEPTING AND REJECTING IDEAS, CONSIDERING
CONSEQUENCES
4
a
Look at the expressions below and match each
group to one of these headings: Accepting ideas,
Rejecting ideas, Considering consequences.
Group 1:
Let’s think this through.
If we do that, what will happen?
What will the effects be?
Group 2:
I think you’re right.
It’s an interesting thought.
That’s a great idea.
Group 3:
Mmm, I don’t know about that.
I’m afraid I don’t like the idea.
I’m not in favour of it.
4
b
Listen again and tick (
ü
) the expressions you hear.
Then look at Audio script 4.6 on page 168 and find one
other expression for each category.
TASK
SELECTING AN ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAMME
5
a
Work in groups of four. You are members
of the Human Resources department of IMA
and are going to decide on the English language
programme.
Student A:
turn to page 156.
Student B:
turn to page 161.
Student C:
turn to page 163.
Student D:
turn to page 155.
Follow this procedure.
1
Discuss the options for English language training.
Try to persuade the members of your group that
your option is the best. You want the charity to
spend most of the budget on your option.
2
Listen to all the arguments. Then, as a group,
agree on the English language programme for
the first year.
5
b
Present your group’s programme to the class. Then
vote on the best as a class.
