English at Work: 19. Comparing and Contrasting

English at Work: 19. Comparing and Contrasting is an entertaining course that explains how to compare and contrast people and situations and use what as the subject of the sentence rather than as a question. 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: 19. Comparing and Contrasting 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
• Master simple grammar lessons – 'What' as Subject - Clarifying the meaning, Describing actions, Pointing out what's needed, Explaining situations, Stating outcomes
• Master everyday idioms – See eye to eye, In the same boat, On the same page, Great minds think alike, On the totem pole
• Build vocabulary – adapt, fluent, a plus, ambitions, desires, wants, needs
• Identify language functions - Comparing and Contrasting - Listing options, Clarifying differences, Highlighting differences, Highlighting positives,  Highlighting negatives, Highlighting contrasts
• Practice pronunciation – The Sound of TH