English at Work: 12. Clarifying and Explaining

English at Work: 12. Clarifying and Explaining is an entertaining course that demonstrates how to explain and clarify situations and ideas and use gerunds as the subject of the sentence. The course covers grammar, idioms, vocabulary, and pronunciation, and is ideal for workplace learners who already have basic skills in English. It promotes communication and language competence by building the desire and motivation to learn and the confidence to try. Confidence in learning and using English leads to successful communication. English at Work: 12. Clarifying and Explaining is part of the Cutting Edge English at Work Series which features great characters in amusing situations with fun storylines. It optimizes learner engagement in real conversations, with practical activities that are immediately applicable in the workplace, and in everyday life. The learning approach is founded on proven language learning principles presented in an innovative and effective style.

Learning objectives:

• Build confidence and have fun learning and speaking English as it is really spoken. Identify language functions - Clarifying and Explaining - clarifying information, explaining plans, clarifying meanings and concepts, giving reasons, explaining language problems, debating issues and facts. Master simple grammar lessons – Gerunds as Subjects - Giving advice, Giving reasons, Giving a warning, Explaining the meaning, Stating 'facts'. Master everyday idioms – Kill two birds with one stone, Blow off steam, Break the bad news, Down the drain, The writing is on the wall,  Turn it around. Build vocabulary – beverage, texting, hazardous, graffiti, inevitable, negotiation, environment, long-winded. Practice pronunciation – The Sound of V