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17920888
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21st August 2025
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11:00am - 12:00pm
Notes
British council - General English Video zone London's secret garden
British council- General English Video zone International Women's Day: Who inspires you?
BUSINESS SITUATIONS:
Not applicable – General English context
SUBJECT OR TOPIC:
Urban Nature & Hidden Spaces (London’s Secret Garden)
Inspiration & Role Models (International Women’s Day: Who Inspires You?)
LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS:
Describing places and experiences
Expressing admiration and inspiration
Sharing personal opinions and stories
Asking and answering questions about people and places
UNITS:
Unit 1: “Exploring Urban Nature” Unit 2: “Celebrating Inspirational Women” Materials Used: British Council Video Zone clips + comprehension tasks + discussion prompts
Vocabulary:
Tucked away Located in a quiet or secret place, often hard to find
A local -A person who lives in a particular area
A blitz - A military attack, usually with bombs
A steeple -A church tower
Inspire - To make someone feel motivated or encouraged to do something
Role model - A person whose behavior is admired and imitated
Courageous - Brave and willing to face danger or difficulty
Determined -Showing strong will to achieve something, even when it's hard
PHRASES / EXPRESSIONS:
It’s a peaceful escape from the city.
She inspires me because…
I admire her strength and resilience.
This place is tucked away behind the buildings.
He/she made a real difference in…
GRAMMAR:
Relative clauses for describing people and places (who inspires me, which is located in...)
Past simple vs. present perfect for achievements and experiences
Adjectives and intensifiers for emotional expression (truly inspiring, incredibly peaceful)
PRONUNCIATION:
Sentence stress for emphasis in storytelling
Intonation for expressing admiration and emotion
Practice with British English pronunciation of key vocabulary
OTHER:
Cultural awareness: Discussed the importance of green spaces in cities and the global relevance of International Women’s Day
Speaking task: Laure shared a story about a woman who inspires her and described a peaceful place she enjoys
Listening comprehension: Answered questions based on the videos and identified key vocabulary in context
FEEDBACK:
Strengths: Excellent vocabulary use, strong emotional expression, clear pronunciation
Areas to Improve: Continue developing fluency in longer responses and storytelling
Next Steps: Practice more spontaneous speaking and expand vocabulary around emotions and nature
HOMEWORK:
Optional - Listening exercise: Watch another British Council video, and explain what the video is about and why you enjoyed it, if you did.
https://youtu.be/5CMyH8nl8Yw?si=r0WleScNRevK9Xlj