English 3 - Lesson 3

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English 3 - Lesson 3

Lesson 3

• Before class:

  • Pre-teaching: quantifiers, some/any

• During class:

  • Vocabulary: avoiding bland words

  • Throwback time: tenses

  • Throwback time: time and dates

  • Clauses, conjunctions and connectors

  • Study field differentiation

• After class

  • Feedback & reflections

  • Progress test

Pre-teaching

Form 4 teams!

Listen to the instructions

Lesson 3

• Before class:

  • Pre-teaching: quantifiers, some/any

• During class:

  • Vocabulary: avoiding bland words

  • Throwback time: tenses

  • Throwback time: time and dates

  • Clauses, conjunctions and connectors

  • Study field differentiation

• After class

  • Feedback & reflections

  • Progress test

Avoiding bland words

This is why:

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/17KkcV1QtZ/ (respectfully, of course #goat)

Write down 5 adjectives you'd upgrade.

Avoiding bland words

Cf. Leho

1. Go over the list.

2. Do the exercise.

3. Let's correct!

Suggestions based on your 'complaint conversations'? Cf. feedback form.

Lesson 3

• Before class:

  • Pre-teaching: quantifiers, some/any

• During class:

  • Vocabulary: avoiding bland words

  • Throwback time: tenses

  • Throwback time: time and dates

  • Clauses, conjunctions and connectors

  • Study field differentiation

• After class

  • Feedback & reflections

  • Progress test

Past and present tenses: revision

1) Write down the answers (individually)

Last week our agency ___ (1. launch) a new campaign for a travel company. While the designers ___ (2. work) on the visuals, the copywriters were already drafting catchy slogans. The client ___ (3. not/approve) the first concept, so we had to adjust the tone of voice. By the time the campaign went online, our IT team already ___ (4. fix) the technical problems on the website.

Since the start of the project, we ___ (5. receive) hundreds of positive comments on social media. Our marketing manager ___ (6. work) in this sector since 2015, so she knows exactly how to respond to feedback. Right now, she ___ (7. talk) to a journalist about the importance of customer engagement.

At the same time, our interns usually ___ (8. collect) data for the monthly report, but today they ___ (9. try) out a new tool to analyze user behaviour. So far, the video ad ___ (10. attract) more than 50,000 views, which shows that the campaign is already successful.

2) Correct the answers
3) Work with your neighbour: explain your choices

Last week our agency launched a new campaign for a travel company. While the designers were working on the visuals, the copywriters were already drafting catchy slogans. The client did not approve the first concept, so we had to adjust the tone of voice. By the time the campaign went online, our IT team already had fixed the technical problems on the website.

Since the start of the project, we have received hundreds of positive comments on social media. Our marketing manager has worked in this sector since 2015, so she knows exactly how to respond to feedback. Right now, she is talking to a journalist about the importance of customer engagement.

At the same time, our interns usually collect data for the monthly report, but today they are trying out a new tool to analyze user behaviour. So far, the video ad has attracted more than 50,000 views, which shows that the campaign is already successful.

4) Which forms are still not clear?

Last week our agency launched a new campaign for a travel company.
➡️ Past simple: een afgeronde actie in het verleden (“last week”).

While the designers were working on the visuals, the copywriters were already drafting catchy slogans.
➡️ Past continuous: een handeling die bezig was op een specifiek moment in het verleden,
vaak in combinatie met een andere actie.

The client did not approve the first concept, so we had to adjust the tone of voice.
➡️ Past simple (negatief): een duidelijke, afgeronde gebeurtenis in het verleden.

By the time the campaign went online, our IT team already had fixed the technical problems on the website.
➡️ Past perfect: geeft aan dat een actie (het oplossen) eerder gebeurde dan een andere
actie in het verleden (de campagne online zetten).

Since the start of the project, we have received hundreds of positive comments on social media.
➡️ Present perfect: het resultaat (reacties) is relevant in het heden; de periode (“since the start”)
loopt door tot nu.

4) Which forms are still not clear?

Our marketing manager has worked in this sector since 2015, so she knows exactly how to respond to feedback.
➡️ Present perfect: benadrukt een situatie die in het verleden begon en nog steeds waar is.

Right now, she is talking to a journalist about the importance of customer engagement.
➡️ Present continuous: iets dat op dit moment bezig is (“right now”).

At the same time, our interns usually collect data for the monthly report, but today they are trying out a new tool to analyze user behaviour.
➡️ Present simple voor gewoontes/routines (“usually”).
➡️ Present continuous voor een tijdelijke, lopende situatie (“today”).

So far, the video ad has attracted more than 50,000 views, which shows that the campaign is already successful.
➡️ Present perfect: resultaat tot nu toe; “so far” is een typische trigger.

Future tenses: revision

Future tenses: revision

1) Write down the answers (individually)

Next summer our travel agency ___ (1. offer) several new packages for eco-friendly holidays. We already ___ (2. sign) contracts with local partners by the end of this month.

At the moment, our marketing team ___ (3. plan) a big launch event for the new catalogue. During the event, we ___ (4. present) the destinations with interactive videos.

We know that many customers ___ (5. look) for authentic experiences, so our consultants ___ (6. recommend) guided tours with local families. By next year, we ___ (7. expand) our offers to include at least five new countries.

This weekend, I ___ (8. meet) a group of hotel managers to discuss sustainable travel practices. If everything goes well, we ___ (9. cooperate) more closely with them in the near future.

I’m sure the eco-tourism trend ___ (10. change) the way people travel in the coming decade.

2) Correct the answers
3) Work with your neighbour: explain your choices

Next summer our travel agency will offer (1. offer) several new packages for eco-friendly holidays. We will already have signed (2. sign) contracts with local partners by the end of this month.

At the moment, our marketing team is planning (3. plan) a big launch event for the new catalogue. During the event, we are going to present (4. present) the destinations with interactive videos.

We know that many customers will be looking (5. look) for authentic experiences, so our consultants will recommend (6. recommend) guided tours with local families. By next year, we will have expanded (7. expand) our offers to include at least five new countries.

This weekend, I am meeting (8. meet) a group of hotel managers to discuss sustainable travel practices. If everything goes well, we will cooperate (9. cooperate) more closely with them in the near future.

I’m sure the eco-tourism trend will change (10. change) the way people travel in the coming decade.

4) Which forms are still not clear?

Next summer our travel agency will offer several new packages for eco-friendly holidays.
➡️ Will-future: een neutrale voorspelling/toekomstige feitelijke beslissing (“next summer”).

We already will have signed contracts with local partners by the end of this month.
➡️ Future perfect: benadrukt dat een actie afgerond zal zijn vóór een bepaald toekomstig
moment.

At the moment, our marketing team is planning a big launch event for the new catalogue.
➡️ Present continuous for future: geplande, georganiseerde activiteit in de nabije toekomst.

During the event, we are going to present the destinations with interactive videos.
➡️ Going to-future: een duidelijke intentie of plan dat al beslist is.

We know that many customers will be looking for authentic experiences, so our consultants will recommend guided tours with local families.

➡️ Future continuous: een actie die bezig zal zijn in de toekomst (“will be looking”).
➡️ Will-future: belofte/aanbod vanuit de organisatie.

4) Which forms are still not clear?

By next year, we will have expanded our offers to include at least five new countries.
➡️ Future perfect: actie afgerond tegen een toekomstige deadline (“by next year”).

This weekend, I am meeting a group of hotel managers to discuss sustainable travel practices.
➡️ Present continuous for future: geplande afspraak in de nabije toekomst.

If everything goes well, we will cooperate more closely with them in the near future.
➡️ Will-future: belofte/waarschijnlijkheid na een voorwaarde (“if…”).

I’m sure the eco-tourism trend will change the way people travel in the coming decade.
➡️ Will-future: voorspelling op basis van overtuiging.

Lesson 1: throwback time (tenses)

Offline exercise: mixed tenses ft. Taylor Swift.

Same drill

1. Write down the answers (individually)

2. Work with your neighbor: compare, explain your choices

3. Correct your exercise

4. Which forms are still not clear?
   

Cf. Explio / Hogeschooltaal

Lesson 3

• Before class:

  • Pre-teaching: quantifiers, some/any

• During class:

  • Vocabulary: avoiding bland words

  • Throwback time: tenses

  • Throwback time: time and dates

  • Clauses, conjunctions and connectors

  • Study field differentiation

• After class

  • Feedback & reflections

  • Progress test

Time & dates

Cf. Leho

Time & dates

Schrijf een korte formele uitnodiging voor een vergadering op donderdag 23 november 2025 om 14.00 uur. Use British English conventions for date and time.

Subject: Invitation to Meeting – Thursday 23 November 2025 at 14.00

Dear Ms Thompson,

You are cordially invited to attend the project meeting scheduled for Thursday 23 November 2025 at 14.00. The meeting will take place in meeting room KWE.P.1.011, The Penta, Howest Kortrijk Weide.

Please confirm your attendance by Monday 18 November 2025.

Kind regards,
Elien Jaques

Project manager

Time & dates

Stel een informele e-mail op aan een collega in de VS waarin je bevestigt dat jullie elkaar zullen ontmoeten op vrijdag 8 december 2025 om 15:30 uur. Use American English conventions.

Subject: Catch-up on Friday, December 8, 2025

Hi Jake,

Just wanted to confirm that we’re all set to meet on Friday, December 8, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. at the Seattle office (Room 204, West Wing).

Looking forward to catching up and going over the new client onboarding process. Let me know if you’d prefer to grab coffee beforehand!

Warm regards,
Elien

Time & dates

Noteer een agenda-item voor een teambuildingactiviteit die plaatsvindt op maandag 2 juni 2025 van 9.00 tot 13.45 uur. Use British English style.

Agenda Item: Teambuilding Activity – Monday 2 June 2025

• Time: 9.00 am – 1.45 pm

• Location: The Greenhouse, Parkside Retreat Centre, Cambridge

• Description: A half-day teambuilding session focused on collaboration, communication, and creative problem-solving. Activities include a group escape challenge, a communication workshop, and a shared lunch to close the session.

Lesson 3

• Before class:

  • Pre-teaching: quantifiers, some/any

• During class:

  • Vocabulary: avoiding bland words

  • Throwback time: tenses

  • Throwback time: time and dates

  • Clauses, conjunctions and connectors

  • Study field differentiation

• After class

  • Feedback & reflections

  • Progress test

Clauses, conjunctions, and connectors

Define: main clause, subordinating clause and conjunction.

• "I stayed home because it was raining."

• "Although she’s young, she’s very professional."

• "We missed our flight, but we arrived safely later."

Clauses, conjunctions, and connectors

Define: main clause, subordinating clause and conjunction.

• "I stayed home because it was raining."

• "Although she’s young, she’s very professional."

• "We missed our flight, but we arrived safely later."

• Main clause = a complete sentence. It has a subject and a verb, and it expresses a full idea. It can stand alone.

• Subordinate clause = adds extra information but cannot stand alone. It depends on a main clause to make sense.

• Conjunction = a word that connects parts of a sentence. It links clauses, phrases, or words together to show how ideas relate to each other.

What is a main clause?

A

It is always subordinate.

B

It can stand alone as a sentence.

C

It cannot stand alone.

D

It includes a conjunction.

Which sentence contains a main clause?

A

Although she was hungry.

B

When he arrived late.

C

She runs every morning.

D

Because it was raining.

Which is an example of a subordinate clause?

A

They went to the park.

B

Although she was tired, she studied.

C

He enjoys playing soccer.

D

She studied for the test.

What does a conjunction do?

A

It describes a noun.

B

It connects clauses or words.

C

It forms a question.

D

It ends a sentence.

Identify the conjunction in this sentence: 'I like tea and coffee.'

A

I

B

and

C

coffee

D

like

Clauses, conjunctions, and connectors

There are three main types of conjunctions:

1. Coordinating conjunctions: they connect two main clauses (equal ideas).
Common ones: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so > remember them with the acronym FANBOYS.

Example: “I wanted to go out, but it was raining.”

2. Subordinating conjunctions: they connect a subordinate clause (extra info) to a main clause.
They show relationships like time, reason, contrast, or condition.
Common ones: because, although, when, if, since, while, unless

Example: “Although it was raining, we went out.”

3. Linking words (connectors): these are not part of the sentence grammar but help connect ideas or sentences. They often start a new sentence and are followed by a comma: however, therefore, in addition, on the other hand

Example: “It was raining. However, we went out anyway.”

Which word(s) join(s) two independent clauses?

A

although

B

but

C

however

D

and

Which word indicates contrast?

A

therefore

B

although

C

also

D

and

Which word shows reason?

A

yet

B

since

C

but

D

or

Which word shows sequence?

A

finally

B

instead

C

first

D

nevertheless

Which word indicates result?

A

before

B

therefore

C

although

D

similarly

Which word shows time order?

A

likewise

B

afterward

C

but

D

thus

Clauses, conjunctions, and connectors

Check this out.

Collaborate: make a list (word, translation, example sentence).

Use these words whenever you can #upgrading!

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minute

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second

add30s

The text below contains lacks flow.

• Add linking words (e.g. however, in addition, therefore) to improve cohesion.

• Vary sentence structure using coordinating and subordinating conjunctions.

"Studying abroad can be expensive. Many students choose to go because they want to experience a new culture. They often improve their language skills. They become more independent. Living in another country helps students build confidence. Some students prefer to stay close to home because they feel more comfortable in a familiar environment."

Before: "Studying abroad can be expensive. Many students choose to go because they want to experience a new culture. They often improve their language skills. They become more independent. Living in another country helps students build confidence. Some students prefer to stay close to home because they feel more comfortable in a familiar environment."

After: "Although studying abroad can be expensive, many students choose to go because they want to experience a new culture. They often improve their language skills, and they become more independent. In addition, living in another country helps students build confidence. However, some students prefer to stay close to home, especially if they feel more comfortable in a familiar environment."

Lesson 3

• Before class:

  • Pre-teaching: quantifiers, some/any

• During class:

  • Vocabulary: avoiding bland words

  • Throwback time: tenses

  • Throwback time: time and dates

  • Clauses, conjunctions and connectors

  • Study field differentiation

• After class

  • Feedback & reflections

  • Progress test

Lesson 3

• Before class:

  • Pre-teaching: quantifiers, some/any

• During class:

  • Vocabulary: avoiding bland words

  • Throwback time: tenses

  • Throwback time: time and dates

  • Clauses, conjunctions and connectors

  • Study field differentiation

• After class

  • Feedback & reflections

  • Progress test