Introductie les 4h/v

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• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 4

Welcome to English class

At the end of the lesson you will know what is expected of you and you will have remembered the very basics of grammar.

Learning Objective

Why English?

Know how year 4 works.

Understand the difference and usage of the present simple and present continuous tenses.

Have practiced some vocabulary

Why do we teach English?

What do you think?

Write down three possible reasons. (tip: think about your own future)

The great "Why?"

3. Skills Development

• Language learning builds critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving.

• It helps learners understand how languages work, which can make learning other languages easier too.

4. Social & Personal Growth

• Learning English can boost confidence, give people a stronger voice in global discussions, and connect them with communities across the world.

1. Communication

• English is a lingua franca — a common language people from different countries use to communicate, especially in business, science, and travel.

• Teaching it gives learners access to a global network of ideas and people.

2. Education & Opportunities

• Many universities, research journals, and professional fields use English as their main language.

• Knowing it can open doors to scholarships, jobs, and international opportunities.

Studiewijzer

Let's have a look together:

• Materials: Books, laptops, charger, notebook and writing equipment

• Literature

• Testing

• Tasks

• Exams

Literature

Reading a book will be mandatory in order to make P1's test.

Select a book at the library on the correct level.

What do you already know about the present simple and present continuous?

Present Simple

Describes habits, routines, and general truths. Formed with the base form of the verb.

If the subject is He/She/It we add an -s behind the verb.

Except:

• to watch -->

• to try -->

• to buy -->

• to do -->

• to be -->

Present Continuous

Describes actions happening at the moment of speaking or around the current time. Formed with 'to be' + verb + '-ing'.

To be --> Am/are/is (depending on subject)

+ Verb - ing

I am walking to school.

She is speaking to me.

It is becoming stronger.

So, when do I use the PS and PC?

Usage Differences

Present simple for habits and routines,

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present continuous for actions happening now or around now.

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Fill in the blank:

I ____________ (study) for my exam at the moment.

A

is studying

B

study

C

am studying

D

are studying

Choose the correct form:

She ____________ (not listen) to music right now.

A

isn't listening

B

does not listen

C

is not listening

D

not listening

Create two sentences: one with the PS and one with the PC

Vocabulary

Vocabulary will make up a big part of regular grading. In most tests, you can score 20/50 points just from writing down the correct word.

Spelling mistakes grant you zero points!

1. Open your workbooks on page 58.

2. Mark every word you already know.

3. Wait for my signal.

For now:

Leren vocab A, B

Maken AB 4,8,13

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.