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IBN ZOHR UNIVERSITYFACULTY OF LETTERS
SOCIOLOGY DEPARTMENT
Introduction to General EnglishS2/ G1
Instructor: Khadija [email protected]
Facebook: Khadijah Gouali
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• The course will introduce you to different language functions.
• One of the main goals of this course is to provide students with the tools to be effective communicators.
• A language function refers to the purpose for which language in speech or writing is being used.
Objectives of the course
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Course content
Functional English: - Greetings and introductions - Asking for opinion. - Expressing opinion. - Expressing agreement and
disagreement - Asking for and giving advice. - Making requests and offers. - Making suggestions. - Making and responding to
apologies.
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Assessment
• Participation + presentation OR report (20%)
• Oral exam (80%)
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Suggested topics for Presentation
• Pollution• Social media (Facebook,
Twitter…)• University problems• dropout of school• Joblessness • Illiteracy • You can suggest any topic….
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Greetings and introductionsMr Smith meets Mrs Brown, one of his students, and her
husband in the street.
• Mr Smith: Good Morning , Mrs Brown.• Mrs Brown: Good morning, Mr Smith. How are you?• Mr Smith: I'm fine thanks, and you?• Mrs Brown: Not too bad. Mr Smith, this is my husband
Michael, Michael this is Mr Smith my English teacher.• Mr Brown: Pleased to meet you.• Mr Smith: Pleased to meet you too. Are you from Germany,
Mr Brown? • Mr Brown: Yes, East Germany, from Dresden. And you, are
you from London?• Mr Smith: No, I'm from Derby, but I live in London now.• Mrs Brown: Well, goodbye Mr Smith, it was nice to see you.• Mr Smith: Yes, Nice to meet you too, goodbye.
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Greetings and introductionsMr Smith meets Mrs Brown, one of his students, and her
husband in the street.
• Mr Smith: Good Morning , Mrs Brown.• Mrs Brown: Good morning, Mr Smith. How are you?• Mr Smith: I'm fine thanks, and you?• Mrs Brown: Not too bad. Mr Smith, this is my husband
Michael, Michael this is Mr Smith my English teacher.• Mr Brown: Pleased to meet you.• Mr Smith: Pleased to meet you too. Are you from Germany,
Mr Brown? • Mr Brown: Yes, East Germany, from Dresden. And you, are
you from London?• Mr Smith: No, I'm from Derby, but I live in London now.• Mrs Brown: Well, goodbye Mr Smith, it was nice to see you.• Mr Smith: Yes, Nice to meet you too, goodbye.
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Greetings• Hello, …/ Hi, …• Good morning/ afternoon/ evening.• Good/ Nice to see you again.• I’m glad/ happy/ pleased to see you.• How are you? - Fine, thanks. And
you?• How have you been? - Very well. And
you?• How are things? - Not too bad,
thanks.• How is your mother? - She’s fine.
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Introductions
Introducing oneself–Can/ May I introduce myself? My
name’s Fatima.–Let me introduce myself. My
name’s Fatima. – I’d like to introduce myself. I’m
Fatima. – I don’t think we’ve met. I’m Fatima.
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Introducing someone else:–Can/ May I introduce a good friend of mine? This is Fatima. –Have you met Fatima?–I’d like you to meet Fatima. –I want you to meet Fatima.
Introductions
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Now, your turn!!!• Work in pairs and try to come up with a
dialogue in which each one of you tries to use expressions of greeting and of introduction.
• Try to add some expressions by which you introduce someone (your friend, mother, brother…) to your partner.
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Asking for and giving opinion
Mrs. Susan : What’s your opinion on studying abroad? Tom : In my opinion, it is a great opportunity! Mrs. Susan : Very good. What’s your view on this Lisa? Lisa : Well, I think it’s not a good idea especially
for girls. Mrs. Susan : Good. Any body has another opinion? Dony : Yes, I have. I strongly believe that going
abroad is a great idea!Mrs. Susan : Good. All your answers are correct. Students : Thank you.
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Asking and giving opinion
Mrs. Susan : What’s your opinion on studying abroad? Tom : In my opinion, it is a great opportunity! Mrs. Susan : Very good. What’s your view on this Lisa? Lisa : Well, I think it’s not a good idea especially
for girls. Mrs. Susan : Good. Any body has another opinion? Dony : Yes, I have. I strongly believe that going
abroad is a great idea!Mrs. Susan : Good. All your answers are correct. Students : Thank you.
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Asking for Opinions
• In your opinion, … ?• How do you feel about … ?• Please tell me your opinion on … • What do you think about … ?• What’s your opinion on … ?• Do you believe that … ?• Do you have an opinion on … ?• In your experience, … ?• What’s your view on … ? Do you have any views on … ?• Would you agree that … ?• Can you give me your thoughts on … ?• Do you share the/my view that … ?• If I asked your opinion about … , … ?
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Other expressions…• I know this is not your specialist subject, but … • I know you haven’t had long to think about this
…• I know you haven’t had much time to think
about this, but … • I’d be (very) interested to hear your views on … • What are your (first) thoughts on … ?• What would be your reaction if I said … ?• What’s your position on … ?• Would it be right to say … ?• Would you support the view that … ?
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Giving Opinions
• I (really) think that …• I believe (that) …• I’m sure that …• In my opinion / My opinion is …• I have no doubt that / I’m certain that …• I strongly believe that …• I’ve never really thought about this before, but …• My personal opinion is that / Personally, my
opinion is that …• To be honest / In my honest opinion, …• As far as I know, …
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• As I see it, ...• Correct me if I’m wrong, but …• It would seem to me that …• My initial reaction is …• Not everyone will/would agree with me, but …• Personally speaking / Speaking for myself, … • Some people may disagree with me, but …• This is just my opinion, but …• Without a doubt, … • You probably won’t agree, but …
Other expressions…
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Let’s practice!• Here is a list of controversial topics. Pick a topic that
interests you and ask your partner about his/her opinion.
Example:A: How do you feel about abortion? (asking for opinion)
B: As far as I know, abortion is a crime and our religion forbids it completely. (giving opinion)
• Freedom of speech in Morocco• Restrictions on smoking in public places• Joblessness in Morocco• Violence at the university• Illiteracy in Morocco