PART 1 - GRAMMAR

A) Analyse the meaning

Model sentence: shes just gone out

She was at home (i.e. somewhere). Now, Shes not at home. She only left
home a short time ago.

B) Convey the meaning

At ten past six, I arrived at Lady Gagas house. I knocked on the door [action].
Her mum opened the door.

I said to her mum, is Lady Gaga at home?

Her mum said, sorry, Lady Gaga is not here.

I said, Oh, er... me and Lady Gaga have a date at six oclock.

Her mum said, You are late. Lady Gaga was here at 6pm, but shes just gone
out

I cried.

C) Checking meaning
Is Lady Gaga at home now? No
Was she at home at six oclock? Yes
So, she left home a long time ago? No

Timeline

(to draw in here)

D) Form

Present Perfect

She has just gone out

S + has + Adv V3
have

E) Phonology

Shes just gone out

with out, this makes a phrasal verb gone out. With phrasal verbs, the
stress is on the preposition

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 A) Analyse the meaning
Model sentence: if only I hadnt said that

In the past, I said something to somebody. Something negative happened

as a result of what I said. I regret saying it. If I hadnt have said it, things
would be different now.

B) Convey the meaning

Last week, me and my girlfriend went clothes shopping. In one shop, she
found a dress that she really liked. She put on the dress, then came out of
the changing room to ask me how it looked.
She said (like women do...), do I look fat in this dress?
I said, yes, you look really fat, and the colour is awful!
If only I hadnt said that. She ran out the shop, and hasnt spoken to me
for a whole week!

C) Checking meaning
What did I say to my girlfriend? She looked fat...
What happened when I said that? She ran out the shop
(sth negative)
Do I regret saying it? Yes...
But can I change that now? No

D) Form: If only (expressing regret)

If only I hadnt said that

If only + Subject + had(nt) + V3 + that

E) Phonology

If only I hadnt said that

A) Analyse the meaning

Model sentence: I used to find the local food too hot, but now Im used to it.

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At first, I found the local food too hot. I thought that for a while. but now, I dont
think it is too hot. I have eaten it for a long time so Im accustomed to it.

B) Convey the meaning

In my first few weeks in Hungary, I ate lots of local food. I didnt like it much
because it was so hot and spicy. But since then I have eaten Hungarian food
many, many times and the spice is not a big problem, it is easier for me to eat it
now. I used to find the local food too hot, but now Im used to it

C) Checking meaning
In the past, did I like Hungarian food? No. (Why? Because
its too hot)
Did I think that for a short time? No, a few weeks
Do I think that now? No (Not so much)

Have I eaten the food often? Yes, many times

Does it feel normal for me to eat Hungarian food now? Yes
Did my opinion change quickly? No

D) Form: Used to (do)

I used to find
Subject + used to + V1

I am used to it

Subject + am/is used to it

Was/were

E) Phonology

I used to find

Im used to it

PART 2 - VOCABULARY

Lexical item: Library (elementary)

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 A) Meaning analysis
A room or building where you can borrow books (DVDs, etc), read, study,
etc.

B) Convey meaning
Display the picture above. Elicit if possible, or model the word.

C) Checking understanding
Is this a book shop? No
Can I take the books? Yes
Forever? No
Can I read here? Yes
In here can I TALK LIKE THIS!!!!!!! (loudly...) No

D) Form: Library is a noun. It is countable (library becomes libraries).

Library book is a common collocation.

E) Phonology: The stress is on the first syllable. The word is

sometimes spoken as only two syllables (i.e. lai-bri, not lai-brer-ri).
Although not incorrect, it might be best if the teacher chooses one
spoken form and is consistent

Lexical Item: Nervous (Intermediate)

A) Meaning Analysis:

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 the feeling of being uneasy, anxious or uncomfortable. This is
normally brought on by an event or a situation. It can also mean
excited in anticipation

B) Convey the meaning

Give a context, with clear actions too.
Last week I took a test. Today, I get my results! Im excited, but Im
a bit worried too. I really hope I get a good mark. Look, my hands
are shaking because Im so nervous about the results!

C) Checking meaning
(I think Nervous can be explained quite well in a context and
action. I would still use some CCQs, but after modelling the emotion
through context, I think students might be able to give their own
examples of being nervous)

Whats the opposite of nervous? Calm, relaxed

When I get my results, will I still be nervous? No
When was the last time you felt nervous?

D) Form: Nervous is an adjective. A good collocation would be

nervous laughter, which might be quite fun to talk about too (but
not important)! People are often nervous about something.

E) Phonology: The stress is on the first syllable. The /v/ sound may
cause problems for some learners, notably those with Spanish as an
L1.

References
Murphy, R. (2004). English Grammar in Use (Third Edition).
Cambridge: CUP
Scrivener, J. (2011) Learning Teaching (Third Edition). Macmillan

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