SEPTEMBER 2020 | CONVERSATION CLASS
A LIFE IN PLASTIC with Mariana Casals
CONVERSATION CLASS Date and place: 17 September 2020 - 8 p.m. (BRT / UTC-3horas) Zoom (https://zoom.us/join) - link will be sent 1 day before the class
What to expect The main idea of a conversation lesson is to provide speaking opportunities so that you can feel more comfortable using the language. We'll be using breakout rooms so you can talk in small groups and we may create something together. Feedback will be provided at the end of the class, but the lesson revolves around the interaction and the use of English as an opportunity to socialize in English.
MARIANA CASALS 12+ years of teaching experience, CELTA and CPE holder. Microsoft, Google and Apple Certified teacher, among others. Learn more about her here: site: http://www.marianacasals.com materials curation: https://wke.lt/w/s/vk_yfb
"WE DON’T NEED A HANDFUL OF PEOPLE DOING ZERO WASTE PERFECTLY. WE NEED MILLIONS OF PEOPLE DOING IT IMPERFECTLY."
Anne Marie Bonneau
A LIFE IN PLASTIC “It’s only one straw,” said 8 billion people. Jane Goodall said "You cannot get through a
Please watch and/or read the suggested
single day without having an impact on the
material below before class to better prepare
world around you. What you do makes a
yourself for the conversation.
difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make." That brings me to the fact that every single piece of plastic ever made still exists.
Suggested materials: Videos: What really happens to the plastic you throw away - Emma Bryce The Problem with Plastics Here's how plastic bags impact the environment Single use plastics and discovering the true value of things | Emmanuel
I cannot even try to calculate my plastic footprint. I wouldn't be able to estimate how much plastic I have consumed all my life and I imagine neither can you. Is recycling enough? How can we tackle the Garbage Patches in the ocean? Maybe we won't be able to figure out definitive solutions, however we can discuss the issue and understand how we can better understand this problem, exchange some tips and learn from each other.
Auberger | TEDxHECParis Pandemic food delivery trend worsening plastic pollution Have Australian scientists discovered a recycling solution to our plastic problem? | 7.30
Articles & other readings: Drowning in Plastic 7th Conitinent, Floating Garbage Patches Plastic pollution is a global challenge Making a Dent: Plastic Waste and Circular Economies
Bonus material: Is Your 'Take-Away' Causing A Plastic Overload? | Talking Point | Full Episode Plastic Wars (full film) | FRONTLINE The Marine Plastic Footprint
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WORDS TO KNOW Useful lexis for the class Giving and asking for opinions
Agreeing and disagreeing
I think… / I believe… / I feel…
So do I. / Me too.
In my opinion… / I would say…
Definitely. / I agree. / I couldn’t agree more.
I strongly believe… / I truly feel…
I’m not sure I agree with you on…
In my honest opinion…
I’m sorry but I don’t agree. / I’m afraid I disagree.
From my point of view… / From my perspective…
I see what you’re saying but…
In my view… / It seems to me that…
You have a point there but…
What do you think of…?
I understand where you’re coming from but…
What are your thoughts on…?
Is it ok if I jump in for a moment….
How do you feel about…?
Excuse me for a second, but….
What’s your opinion on…?
Sorry, but I’m not done yet….
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USING ZOOM what you need to know User experience is better if you download the
We will use breakout rooms to work together in
app either for the laptop or phone/tablet
small rooms and we use the chat for different
devices.
types of communication. Annotations may be useful but will not neccesarily be a part of the
Click on the links for Zoom tutorials:
class.
How to join a meeting? Using the chat
Please get acquainted with using breakout
Participating in breakout rooms
rooms and the chat. Any technical difficulties,
Using annotations on a shared screen
do get in touch.
Mariana Casals @teacher.casals teacher.casals@gmail.com http://www.marianacasals.com
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