ID de réservation
17911804
Quand ?
24th July 2025
Horaire ?
11:00am - 12:00pm
Notes
We did a lot of listening exercises to help Bruno with his listening skills, and we had discussions about different topics to help him with his flow of words and comprehension. Good job, Bruno! You made improvements, and I hope you keep it up.
BUSINESS SITUATIONS
Bruno discussed how choosing the right city can impact international business opportunities and lifestyle.
LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS
He practiced expressing opinions and preferences using phrases like 'I think' and 'In my opinion' when talking about cities.
UNITS
This lesson fits into the unit on travel and global living, helping Bruno explore cultural and geographic vocabulary.
Bruno learned new words such as
Footstool
A footstool is a small piece of furniture used to rest your feet when you're sitting. It usually sits in front of a chair or sofa. Example: “I put my feet up on the footstool after a long day.
Board Games
Board games are tabletop games played with counters or pieces on a board according to specific rules. Popular ones include Monopoly, Scrabble, and Chess. Example: “We played three board games during the rainy weekend.
EXPRESSIONS/PHRASES
Walk Off
To walk off means to leave a place suddenly—often because you're upset or done with a situation. Example: “He was so annoyed he walked off without saying anything.”
Useful for expressing emotion or describing dramatic actions.
Walk off – Used to describe leaving abruptly, often because of frustration or anger. Example: “After the argument, he walked off without saying goodbye.”
Bad loser – Refers to someone who handles losing poorly and may act bitter or angry. Example: “Don’t be a bad loser—it’s just a game!”
You can't always get what you want – A common phrase that expresses the idea that life doesn't always go as planned; sometimes you have to accept disappointment. Example: “I wanted to visit Paris, but the flights were too expensive. You can’t always get what you want.
Pronunciation
Bruno practiced stressing syllables in words like board game
Listen & Repeat: Say it slowly—BOARD games—then try it faster while keeping the stress clear.
Compare stress: Try saying other two-syllable phrases like card games, video games, and notice how the stress usually falls on the first word.
Grammar:
He used comparative and superlative forms correctly
PROGRESS
He’s becoming more confident in expressing opinions and using descriptive language—great progress!
Class feedback:
Bruno was actively engaged and showed genuine enthusiasm, particularly when sharing his insights and opinions on a variety of topics.
HOMEWORK
Here are some excellent resources Bruno can use to continue improving their English listening and comprehension skills:
https://youtu.be/IV7Xh_y0v5k