Today we are going to practice how to respond to messages in English
Let’s get started
Schema: Crossword (30 Mins)
Task 1A
Time to test what you know about phonetic Transcriptions and Pronunciation
Open the Crossword, read the phonetic transcription and figure out what the word is
Pre-Task #1: Find Synonyms (30 Mins)
Task 2A
Learn more vocabulary by finding synonyms
- Open the exercise by clicking here
Pre-Task #2: LibreTube (30 Mins)
Task 3A
Practice with a partner reading the conversation twice, switch roles
Task 3B
Answer these true or false questions
Break (30 Mins)
Task4A
Take some time off and be back on time
Main Task: Providing Alternatives (45 Mins)
Task5A (20 Mins)
Find an alternative for these programs or applications.
Instructions
- Make pairs
- Make sure that the alternative you provide is Open Source or Fully Foss.
| Most Common | Alternative | |
| #1 | Gmail | |
| #2 | Google Chrome | |
| #3 | Windows | |
| #4 | ChatGPT | |
| #5 | ||
| #6 | Microsoft Office | |
| #7 | Google Photos | |
| #8 | WordPress | |
| #9 | Google Drive | |
| #10 | Spotify |
- You can freely ask ChatGPT for an Open Source or Foss Alternative if you don’t know one.
- If you find many option, stick to one which is easy to remember.
Task5B (20 Mins)
Practice asking these questions to your classmate
- I’m thinking about switching from__________?, do you have any suggestions?
- I want to ditch ______________, do you have any suggestions?
- I am exploring options beyond ___________, do you have any suggestions?
Task5C (20 Mins)
Choose one of the alternatives and elaborate
- Choose an alternative to one of them and prepare a good pitch for that alternative.
- Just provide the information and ask ChatGPT to create a poster for you.
Post Task: Oral Task
Task6A
Have a conversation with a partner
Instructions
- Make pairs
- Greet
- Have a small talk
- Both of you, ask each for an alternative to something
- Farewell
