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Vocabulary for Practical Use Class Introduction

Vocabulary for Practical Use Class Introduction. Elliot Sepos. Class Basics. This class is taught in English, since you all speak different languages If you don’t understand something, raise your hand, give me a thumbs down, and ask me to “Rephrase”

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Vocabulary for Practical Use Class Introduction

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  1. Vocabulary for Practical UseClass Introduction Elliot Sepos

  2. Class Basics • This class is taught in English, since you all speak different languages • If you don’t understand something, raise your hand, give me a thumbs down, and ask me to “Rephrase” • Rephrase- “Say the same thing using different words” • Rephrasings on my presentations are within brackets • [Rephrasings on my lecture slides look like this]

  3. Practice Asking Me to Rephrase • Do not be shy! I promise I will be nice. • [Do not be afraid! I won’t be mean] • I’m going to summarize the events I’ve experienced already today. • [I will tell you about my day] • If you need me to rephrase something, raise your hand and give me a thumbs down. • [If you don’t understand the words I use, put your hand in the air and turn your thumb towards the floor]

  4. About Me Originally From Lake Zurich, IL Senior in Chemical Engineering Native English Speaker 4 years of studying Spanish Part Time Work in a Kitchen Currently self teaching myself Spanish Minor in Music (me estoyenseñando el español)

  5. Class Website • http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~esepos/ • List of Scheduled Topics • [Things we talk about and when] • Download Past Lectures • [copies of this presentation] • Download Past Handouts • [copies of the pieces of paper I give out in class]

  6. My Contact Information • Elliot Sepos • Phone: 1-847-550-9876 • Email: elliot.sepos@gmail.com • Purdue Email: esepos@purdue.edu • Please feel free to contact me by any of the methods above. I am not always available by phone call due to classes and my work. If I don't answer, feel free to send a text message and I may be able to answer that way. • [Do not be afraid to call or email me. If I am available, I will talk.]

  7. Course Goals • Expand your vocabulary to match that of the most college students • [learn words that most college students know] • Learn the improper, yet more frequently used English neglected in traditional English class • [Learn the incorrect words most people use instead of the correct words] • Practice articulating thoughts more precisely • [Practice saying exactly what you mean]

  8. Why Learn Vocabulary? • “I saw a truck flip” -Pickup Truck -Semi-trailer truck -Semi -18-wheeler -Freight Truck -Tank Truck -Tanker Truck -Tanker -Dump Truck -Construction Truck -Monster Truck

  9. Why Learn Improper Words? Correct: Tissue Technically Incorrect: Kleenex Correct: Soft Drink Technically Incorrect: Soda Technically Incorrect:Pop

  10. A Typical Class • Announcements • Short Review of Conduct (“Rephrase”) • Vocabulary Teaching (Lots and Lots of words) • Handouts for each class with the English words will be provided so you can write the words in your own language for reference • What a handout for today would’ve looked like • Group Activity

  11. Course Flexibility • I am here to teach YOU! • [I’m not here to teach myself] • I have very little instruction on what to teach • I will listen to your suggestions • I will teach different topics if you want • I can structure the class differently

  12. First Day Questionnaire

  13. Group Activity! • Get in groups of four • Talk to each other about places or situations where you see or hear words you don’t understand. • Describes things you don’t know the word for, see if your group mates know the English word for it. • Practice rephrasing your sentences with your group. • I will come around to each group and talk with you all

  14. Topic Next Week: Emergencies

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