ID de réservation
18123366
Quand ?
3rd September 2025
Horaire ?
11:00am - 12:00pm
Notes
British Council : General English Video series Word on the Street The City of London
British Council : Business English Podcasts for professionals Line management
British Council : General English Video zone Why dogs stick their heads out of car windows
British Council : General English Video zone Fashion revolutionaries: Katharine Hamnett
BUSINESS SITUATIONS:
Managing people in the workplace (Line Management)
Exploring sustainable fashion and ethical business practices
Understanding urban development and cultural heritage in London
SUBJECT OR TOPIC:
1. The City of London – History, urban transformation, and climate awareness 2. Line Management – Leadership, communication, and staff development 3. Dog Behavior – Scientific insights into animal instincts
LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS:
Describing places, behaviors, and professional roles
Expressing opinions and preferences
Making comparisons and predictions
UNITS:
General English: Urban life, nature, fashion
Business English: Leadership, team dynamics
Listening & Speaking: Interviews, podcasts, video narration
Docklands - Redeveloped area of former docks in London
Houseboat - A boat used as a home
Regeneration - Improvement and renewal of urban areas
Line manager - Person directly responsible for managing staff
Disciplinary action - Steps taken to correct employee behavior
PHRASES / EXPRESSIONS:
Managing people isn’t all about sitting down with a cup of tea.
The Thames has seen a lot of changes over the years.
Dogs unravel stories about the world through scent.
GRAMMAR:
Modal verbs for advice and speculation: should, might, could
Passive voice: is managed, was created, is recycled
Present perfect for experience: has been campaigning, have you ever…
PRONUNCIATION:
Emphasis on key vocabulary (e.g., “sustainable,” “disciplinary,” “receptors”)
Intonation for expressing opinions and asking questions
OTHER:
Cultural awareness: British fashion, London’s history, workplace norms
Scientific curiosity: Dog behavior and sensory systems
PROGRESS:
Peggy showed strong listening comprehension and asked thoughtful questions about sustainability and leadership.
FEEDBACK:
Peggy is developing fluency and critical thinking. Encourage her to continue exploring real-world topics and expressing her views clearly. She benefits from visual and audio input—videos and podcasts are great tools for her.
HOMEWORK:
Watch & Reflect: -https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/general-english/video-series/britain-great/countryside-great-part-2