GENERAL ENGLISH – BEGINNERS – LESSON EIGHTEEN – DESCRIBING THINGS THAT AREN’T WORKING



GENERAL ENGLISH – BEGINNERS – LESSON EIGHTEEN – DESCRIBING THINGS THAT AREN’T WORKING


1.   My window won’t open.
2.  My window won’t close.
3.  My air conditioning won’t turn off.
4.  My air conditioning won’t turn on.
5.  My toilet won’t flush.
6.  My sink is clogged.
7.  My fridge is making a noise.
8.  My Iron is not turning on.
9.  My computer crashed.
10.            My computer screen has frozen.

CONVERSATION EXAMPLE

SARA: Could you come over to my place today?
JANE: Sure! What’s up?
SARA: My air conditioning won’t turn off. I’m freezing!
JANE: Don’t worry I’ll fix it!

JJJ



TED TALKS – VIDEO LESSON – WHAT I’VE LEARNED FROM MY AUTISTIC BROTHERS – FAITH JEGEDA





TED TALKS – VIDEO LESSON – WHAT I’VE LEARNED FROM MY AUTISTIC BROTHERS – FAITH JEGEDA

1.   What did faith request?
2.  How old is her brother Remi?
3.  Faith described Remi. How did she describe him?
4.  How old is Faith’s brother Samuel?
5.   Faith described Samuel? How did she describe him?
6.  Why are Faith’s brothers seen as not ordinary by society?
7.  What is AUTISM?
8.  What does it affect?
9.  Is there a cause or cure for autism?
10.  What have Faith’s brothers taught her?


JJJ

GENERAL ENGLISH – BEGINNERS - LESSON SIXTEEN - DESCRIBING RELATIONSHIPS


GENERAL ENGLISH – BEGINNERS - LESSON SIXTEEN -DESCRIBING RELATIONSHIPS


-    They’re married.
-    They’re divorced.
-    They’re engaged.
-    They’re separated.
-    He’s/She’s single.
-    He’s/She’s widowed.
-    He’s/She’s an only child.
-    They’re brothers.
-    They’re twins.
-    They’re cousins.
-    They’re friends.

CONVERSATION EXAMPLE

SARA: I saw Peter and Helen yesterday.
JANE: How are they?
SARA: They’re doing great! They’re married!
JANE: Wow! That’s fantastic!

JJJ


NEWS OF THE DAY – EGYPTAIR FLIGHT MS804 FROM PARIS TO CAIRO DISAPPEARS FROM RADAR



NEWS OF THE DAY – EGYPTAIR FLIGHT MS804 FROM PARIS TO CAIRO DISAPPEARS FROM RADAR



Please read the article from the BBC. The link to BBC's website is at the top & bottom of the page and answer the following questions:
  
1.   How many people were on board?
2.  Where did Airbus A320 go missing?
3.  What has the Egyptian Military denied?
4.  What nationalities were on board?
5.  What time did the flight leave Paris?
6.  What time was it meant to arrive in Egypt?
7.  What did Greek air traffic controllers say?
8.  Who is involved in the search for the plane?
9.  What did Aviation Analyst Alex Macheras tell the BBC?
10.   What happened in March?

 Our prayers at ENGLISH MADE EASY go out to all the people on board the flight and all the families involved.