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Practise expressing an opinion, giving a reason and responding politely. A communication lesson for First Baccalaureate. 1. Useful expressions Give your opinion I think that… In my opinion,… I believe that… Agree I agree with you. That is a good point. I think so too. Disagree politely I see your point, but… I am not sure I agree. I understand, but I think… Build a stronger answer: opinion + because + reason. I think reading is useful because it helps us learn new words. 2. Read a short dialogue Amine: In my opinion, learning with a partner is helpful. Salma: I agree with you because we can explain things to each other. Youssef: I see your point, but I sometimes prefer studying alone because it is quieter. 3. Identify the function Write O (opinion), A (agreement) or D (polite disagreement). I think so too. In my opinion, sport is important. I am not sure I agree. That is a good point. I believe that school clubs are useful. I understand, but I think we need more time. Show answers...

A short grammar lesson for Common Core and First Baccalaureate learners. 1. Choose the right preposition IN + months, years, seasons and parts of the day: in September, in 2026, in summer, in the morning. ON + days and dates: on Monday, on 30 September, on Friday morning. AT + clock times and fixed expressions: at eight o’clock, at noon, at midnight, at night. Remember: We say “in the morning” but “at night”. We say “on Monday morning” because we name a specific day. 2. Read the examples I get up at seven o’clock. We have English on Tuesday. My birthday is in May. I revise my lessons in the evening. 3. Complete with in, on or at The lesson starts ___ 9:00. We play football ___ Sunday. It is often hot ___ summer. She studies ___ the afternoon. The meeting is ___ Friday morning. I sleep ___ night. He was born ___ 2010. The test is ___ 12 October. Show answers at on in in on at in on 4. Correct the mistakes A. I wake up in six o’clock. B. We visit our cousins at Saturday. C. My bi...

Learn how to introduce yourself and ask where people are from. 1. Countries, nationalities and languages Country Nationality Language example Morocco Moroccan Arabic / Amazigh France French French Spain Spanish Spanish Japan Japanese Japanese Brazil Brazilian Portuguese People may speak several languages. Always capitalize countries, nationalities and languages. 2. Ask and answer Where are you from? I am from Morocco. What is your nationality? I am Moroccan. What languages do you speak? I speak Arabic and English. 3. Practise Complete the sentences. I am from Morocco. I am ______. She is Spanish. She is from ______. He is from Brazil. He is ______. They are from Japan. They are ______. Portuguese is a language. Brazil is a ______. Show answers Moroccan Spain Brazilian Japanese country 4. Speak with a partner Ask your partner the three questions above. Then introduce them to the class. Model: This is Sara. She is from Morocco. She is Moroccan. She speaks Arabic and French. Remember: S...