Who's Really in Control? How English Hides (or Reveals) Responsibility

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Who's Really in Control? How English Hides (or Reveals) Responsibility

Grammar - B2-C1 | Advance Level

8 $

Jul. 07 Tue , 09:00 USA

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Description

Today, you'll discover how English speakers focus on results, responsibility, and importance instead of who performs an action. You'll practice expressing ideas in a more natural, advanced way.

Session Activities

1: Have you ever received good or bad news without knowing who was responsible?

2: What things in your town have changed recently?

3: Do you usually care more about who did something or what happened?

1: Have you ever been offered an opportunity that changed your life? What happened?

2: What traditions or customs are believed to represent your country's culture best?

3: What problems in your city still need to be solved?

4: Can you think of a historical event that is often misunderstood? Why?

5: What inventions are said to have changed daily life the most?

6: Have you ever received something valuable that was given to you unexpectedly?

7: Which famous building or place in your country has been preserved especially well? Why?

8: Do you think public figures should be judged more harshly than ordinary people? Why or why not?

9: Looking ahead, what changes do you think will be remembered by future generations?

be + past participle

The project was completed.

be believed to + verb

The island is believed to be haunted.

be given / be offered + object

She was offered a promotion.

need to be + past participle

The system needs to be improved.

have been + past participle

Many traditions have been preserved.

be said to have + past participle

The painting is said to have been stolen years ago.

Get ready for an engaging 10 minutes where you'll receive valuable feedback from your tutor regarding vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar mistakes

Rules

Be kind and respectful to everyone.

No flirting! If someone doesn’t want to share their social media or phone number, respect their choice.

Let everyone have a chance to speak.

Please avoid smoking or drinking while talking.

Keep your camera on at all times.

Note: If you break any of these rules, you may be banned