š B1 English ā Chapter 5 Lesson 2
šÆ Lesson Objectives
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
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Identify and use countable, uncountable, and collective nouns
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Recognize nouns that appear only in the plural
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Make uncountable nouns countable when appropriate
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Use adjectives vs adverbs correctly
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Apply adjectives ending in -ing / -ed
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Use so and such for emphasis
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š How to Use This Lesson
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Step 1 ā Vocabulary š
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Step 2 ā Grammar š
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Step 3 ā Practice Exercises šļø
š” Tip: Watch videos š„ and listen to audio š§ before completing exercises.
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š Lesson Content
1ļøā£ Vocabulary: Counting People and Things (Unit 83ā88)
| Unit | Topic | Ā |
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| 83 | Uncountable nouns | Ā |
| 84 | Words that only occur in the plural | Ā |
| 85 | Countable & uncountable nouns with different meanings | Ā |
| 86 | Making uncountable nouns countable | Ā |
| 87 | Collective nouns | Ā |
| 88 | Containers and contents | Ā |
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š„ Click on this link to download this Vocabulary Lesson PDF
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š” Vocabulary Tips:
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Make flashcards for uncountable nouns and plural-only nouns.
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Use collective nouns to describe groups (e.g., a team of players).
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Watch context carefully for nouns that can be countable or uncountable.
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2ļøā£ Grammar: Adjectives and Adverbs Part 1 (Unit 98ā102)
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| 98 | Adjectives ending in -ing / -ed (boring/bored) | Ā |
| 99 | Adjective order: a nice new house / you look tired | Ā |
| 100 | Adjectives vs Adverbs 1 (quick / quickly) | Ā |
| 101 | Adjectives vs Adverbs 2 (well, fast, late, hard/hardly) | Ā |
| 102 | Using so & such for emphasis | Ā |
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š„ Click here to download this Grammar Lesson PDF
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-ing = cause, -ed = feeling
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Check if you need an adjective or an adverb
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Practice: so + adjective + thatā¦, such + noun + thatā¦
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š Practice ā Chapter 5 Lesson 2
šÆ Practice Focus
- Develop listening, speaking, and writing skills
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Reinforce vocabulary: countable/uncountable nouns, collective nouns, containers & contents
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Apply grammar rules: adjectives, adverbs, -ing/-ed forms, so/such
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š Topics Covered
š§ Writing Home Audio Series
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Episode 04 | Episode 05 | Episode 06
š„ Words on the Street Videos ā Art
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Art Scene 1 + Language Focus
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Art Scene 2 + Language Focus
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Pop-up Galleries
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š Click PDFs to read
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š§ Click audio to listen
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š„ Download Practice Materials
š Click here to download B1 Chapter 5 Practice 2 PDF
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š§ Writing Home Audio Series Recordings
Writing home, Episode 04
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Writing home, Episode 05
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Writing home, Episode 06
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š„ Words On The Street about Art Video
Ashlie and Stephen are at an art market to buy things for Ashlie’s flat. But the brother and sister can’t stop arguing over who can make better art. To settle it, they decide to have a competition. Who is the best artist? And who is the best salesperson?
Reporter Joe explores London’s newest art events: pop-up galleries. He interviews the artists and art enthusiasts who visit these tiny temporary exhibitions.
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Art Scene 1
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Art Scene 1 Language Focus
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Art Scene 2 (video)
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Art Scene 2 Language Focus
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Pop-up Galleries
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š” Practice Tips
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Listen first, then read or write š§
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Pause videos to note vocabulary & grammar examples āļø
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Speak aloud or write sentences using new words š£ļø
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Revisit tricky grammar points after exercises š
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