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17947306
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4th August 2025
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11:00am - 12:00pm
Notes
We talked about her visit to London when she was younger, including the places she visited and what she did on the weekend, like a road trip on a motorbike.
BUSINESS SITUATIONS: N/A
SUBJECT OR TOPIC: We talked about Magali’s past visit to London, including the places she explored and her weekend road trip on a motorbike.
LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS: In this lesson, Magali practiced describing past experiences, talking about travel and leisure activities, and using narrative language to recount events.
UNITS: We focused on topics related to travel and tourism, weekend activities, and personal memories.
Vocabulary:
Road trip A long journey taken by car or motorbike, often for leisure and exploration.
Motorbike A two-wheeled vehicle used for travel or adventure, often associated with freedom and speed.
Squirrel A small, agile rodent known for its bushy tail and quick movements. Squirrels often live in trees and are famous for collecting and storing nuts. They are commonly found in parks, forests, and urban areas.
Landmarks Famous or historically significant places, such as Big Ben or Tower Bridge, that define a city.
Big Ben The iconic clock tower in London, officially called the Elizabeth Tower, known for its chimes and historic value2.
Tower Bridge A famous drawbridge in London that crosses the River Thames, known for its twin towers and stunning views.
Phrases & Expressions:
When I was younger…” Used to introduce a memory or experience from childhood or earlier years.
“We went on a road trip…” Describes a journey taken by car or motorbike, often for leisure or adventure.
“I remember visiting…” A way to recall a specific place or event from the past.
“It was such a great experience.” Used to express enjoyment or positive feelings about a past event.
“We rode through the countryside.” Describes traveling through rural or scenic areas, often by motorbike or bicycle.
GRAMMAR: We practiced the past simple for completed actions (e.g., “She visited London”), the past continuous for background actions (e.g., “She was riding a motorbike”), and time expressions such as “a few years ago” and “on the weekend.”
PRONUNCIATION: Magali worked on pronouncing regular past tense endings (-ed), using connected speech in storytelling, and emphasizing clear vowel sounds in travel-related vocabulary.
OTHER: The lesson included cultural references to London landmarks and British lifestyle, and encouraged personal storytelling to build fluency and confidence.
PROGRESS: Magali made a genuine effort to talk about her past experiences; although she found it a bit challenging and searched for words at times, she stayed engaged and did her best to express herself.
FEEDBACK: Encouraged her to expand on details and use more descriptive language in her stories.
HOMEWORK: Write a short paragraph describing a memorable trip or weekend adventure, using past tense and travel vocabulary.I am including a few links to help you structure your sentences.
- https://youtu.be/jul2urONzOQ?si=ohacUJ_CHrLaap_K
- https://youtu.be/Drv6jD8xWdw?si=nVAkE8siuLYYK98r