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Mind the Gap Helping students to cross the intermediate threshold

Robin Walker Oxford Teacher’s Day Bern, 10th May, 2014

Mind the Gap Supporting students beyond Intermediate

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Mind the Gap 1. Grammar

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‘Mind the gap’ 1. Grammar

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What were you like as a teenager?

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Mind the Gap 2. Vocabulary

I need more vocabulary

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There’s so much vocabulary!

‘Mind the gap’ 2. Vocabulary

Patterns

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‘Mind the gap’ 2. Vocabulary Appendix Dependent prepositions prepositions after verbs I agree with my boss about the problem. He apologized for being late. She applied for the job. We always argue about money. I used to argue with my sister a lot. We arrived at the airport at 6.00 a.m. We arrived in Paris in the evening. I don’t believe in ghosts. That bag belongs to me. I can’t choose between these two shirts. Our weekend plans depend on the weather. I dreamt about my grandfather last night. They all laughed at me when I fell over.

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prepositions after adjectives I’m looking forward to my holiday. I’ll pay for your coffee. We all posed for a photograph. I prefer taking the train to flying. You can always rely on your parents. He reminds me of an old school friend. She shared her sweets with my son. They smiled at me. I love spending money on clothes. They succeeded in climbing the mountain. I talked to the hotel manager about my room. Are you waiting for someone? Don’t worry about it, it’s not a problem.

Verb patterns

She’s angry about her salary. She’s angry with her boss. He’s very close to his father. The film is different from the book. I’m really disappointed with these photos. She’s excited about her new job. Oxford is famous for its university. I’m fed up with waiting. Let’s go! He’s very fond of his teacher. I’m frightened / afraid / scared of snakes. He’s good / bad at remembering names. Vegetables are good for you. She’s interested in French literature. I’m not very keen on fast food. They were very kind to me. He’s married to my best friend. I’m very pleased with my progress. I’m proud of my children. I’m ready for a holiday. He’s responsible for the sales team. Don’t be rude to him. We’re sorry about what happened. They tired of working every day. She’s worried about her car.

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verb + gerund (-ing)

verb + object + infinitive with to

be able (to swim) afford (to buy a flat)

admit (stealing the money) avoid (driving in the city centre)

advise (me to pay cash) allow (us to leave early)


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‘Mind the gap’ 3. Listening

Don’t worry. We don’t

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Don’t worry. You don’t have to understand everything.


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Micro-listening What is not enough

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I really love this photo, even though I ‘Mind the gap’ a bit strange in a dress that was 3.look Listening obviously too big and a coat that was too small! But it’s the way that my grandfather and I are looking at each other that I love about it. Dictogloss English File 3 Intermediate Plus File 3B

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Mind the Gap 4. Speaking

1) RW experience is that many learners feel they'd like to speak better and are intimidated by speaking activities, but many also are better at speaking than listening 2) Comments from Ts in OUP survey on “Top speaking challenges’ 06/02/14 No. 1 – use of mother tongue

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‘Mind the gap’ 4. Speaking

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‘Mind the gap’ 4. Speaking

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Mind the Gap! Supporting students beyond Intermediate

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