
π B1 ENGLISH β CHAPTER 4 | LESSON 2
π― Lesson Objectives
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
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Use referring words, discourse markers, and linking words in speaking and writing.
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Apply articles, singular/plural nouns, compound nouns, and possessive forms correctly.
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Write a restaurant review, a thank-you message, and an email giving holiday advice.
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π‘ How to Use This Lesson
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Start with Vocabulary β learn the words, expressions, and phrases.
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Then Grammar β understand the rules and examples.
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Practice Writing β complete the suggested exercises.
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Check Tips β avoid common mistakes and improve fluency.
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π Lesson Content
1οΈβ£ Vocabulary: Connecting and Linking Words (Units 66β69)
Unit | Focus | Notes | Tip |
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66 | π Referring words | Words that refer back to things/ideas in sentences | Make sure your referring word is clear! |
67 | π£οΈ Discourse markers | Words like well, actually, anyway | Use them to make speech natural |
68 | βοΈ Linking words in writing | because, although, therefore, however | Helps connect your ideas clearly |
69 | π¬ Talking & communicating | Expressions for conversation, giving opinions, asking for clarification | Practice in online forums or with peers |
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π Click here to download this Vocabulary Lesson PDF
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π‘ Pro Tip: Highlight new linking words in your notebook and use them in sentences to remember them better.
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2οΈβ£ Grammar: Articles & Nouns Part 2 (Units 76β81)
Unit | Focus | Example | Tip |
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76 | π The (4) | the giraffe / the telephone / the old house | Use the for something specific already known |
77 | ποΈ Names with/without the (1) | Countries, rivers, newspapers | Check conventions (the Netherlands, not Netherlands) |
78 | π Names with/without the (2) | More proper nouns | Memorize which need the and which donβt |
79 | π’ Singular & plural | Regular: cat β cats | Memorize irregulars: child β children |
80 | π Noun + noun | a bus driver / a headache | First noun modifies the second; no extra articles |
81 | π Possessive -βs & of | your sisterβs name / the name of the book | Use -βs for people/animals, of for things |
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π Click here to download this Grammar LessonPDF
π‘ Pro Tip: When unsure about a/the, ask: βIs it specific or general?β
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βοΈ Lesson Tips
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Use discourse markers in your daily conversations to sound fluent.
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Try writing mini-paragraphs with at least 3 new linking words.
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Practice articles & nouns with real examples from your surroundings.
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ποΈ B1 CHAPTER 4 β PRACTICE 2
π― Practice Focus
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β Vocabulary: Linking words, referring words
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β Grammar: Articles, singular/plural, noun combinations, possessive forms
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β Writing: Restaurant review, thank-you message, holiday advice email
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π Topics Covered in Practice
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Writing Tasks:
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π₯ Restaurant review
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π Thank-you message
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ποΈ Holiday advice email
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Reading Comprehension:
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π UN World Humanitarian Day article
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Grammar & Vocabulary Exercises:
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Articles & nouns
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Discourse markers & linking words
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π Download Practice Materials
Click here to open B1 Chapter 4 Practice 2 PDF
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π‘ Practice Tips
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β±οΈ Set a time limit to simulate real exam conditions.
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βοΈ Include at least 3 new linking words in each writing task.
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β Check grammar rules from Lesson 2 after completing exercises.
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π¬ Share your writing with peers/tutors for feedback.