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Composing date: Lesson 5: Listening – Vocational Courses

I. Class level/Students’ level: Intermediate/Mix-ability class

II. Objectives:
1. Main skill focus: Listening skill
2. Intergrated skills: Reading, speaking and writing skills
3. Educational objectives:
a. Language skills: At the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
- Gain more knowledge about vocational courses;
- Memorize vocabulary to talk about vocational courses.
b. Attitudes:
- Be aware of different vocational courses;
- Develop self-study skills;
- Actively join in class activities.
4. Social skills: Students will be able to:
- Develop listening skills: listening for the main idea and listening for specific details
- Be collaborative and supportive in pair work and teamwork;
- Develop presentation skills;
III. Teaching aids:
Flashcards, textbook, recording, laptop, T.V, - hoclieu.vn……
IV. Procedures:
Teacher’s activities Students’ activities Notes
I. Activity 1: Warm - up (5 mins)
- To stir up the atmosphere and activate students’
knowledge on family the topic and get Ss involved in
the lesson;
- To set the context for the listening part;
Look at the picture and answer the questions
- Teacher tells Ss to look at the picture and the
questions. Help Ss to understand the questions and
prepare for their answers by asking questions, e.g. What
can you see in the picture? (A person is showing others
the way to prepare food.) Questions:
- Teacher asks Ss to work in pairs to answer the 1. What kind of vocational course are
questions. Encourage them to ask each other questions they taking?
and give more details about their answers. 2. Do you think students need any
special qualifications to apply for this
- Teacher invites some Ss to share their answers or their course?
partner’s answers with the class. 3. What do you think students expect to
learn from this course?
Suggested answers:
1. They are taking a cooking course.
2. No, I don’t think students need any
special qualifications to apply for this
course. Students just need their love for
cooking.
3. I think students wants to get a job
related to cooking.
II. Activity 2: Pre-listening (7 mins)
Aim: - To get students learn vocabulary related to the
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topic;
- To activate prior knowledge about the topic and get Ss
Answer key:
involved in the lesson.
Choose the correct meanings of the underlined 1. B
words and phrase 2. A
- Teacher asks Ss to read the sentences containing key 3. B
vocabulary items from the listening. Tell students to
study the context clues carefully, then read the given
options for each word in bold and try to choose the
correct one.
- Teacher has Ss check their answers in pairs.
- Teacher confirms the correct answers as a class.
III. Activity 3: While - listening (20 mins)
- To help Ss practise listening for the main idea;
- To help Ss practise listening for specific information;
- To provide Ss with some basic information about
vocational courses.
Task 1: Listen to a conversation between Mai and
the receptionist at ABC Vocational School. What are
they talking about? (8 mins)
- Teacher asks Ss to read the instructions to find out the Answer key:
context of this activity and its aim listening for the main B
idea.
- Teacher has Ss read the options carefully and check if
they understand all the vocabulary.
- Teacher plays the recording and have Ss listen and
choose the correct option.
- Teacher asks Ss to compare their answers in pairs
groups.
- Teacher checks answers as a class and let Ss listen
again, if necessary, e.g. when working with weak
classes.
Task 2: Listen to the conversation again and
complete the notes below. Use no more than TWO
words for each gap. (12 mins) Answer key:
- Teacher has Ss read through notes carefully and check 1. months
if they understand all the vocabulary. 2. Professional
- Teacher asks Ss to think about the type of information 3. restaurant cooks
they will need to answer each of these questions, e.g. 1. 4. apprentice
length of time; 2. type of courses; 3. jobs/people in 5. (school) brochure
certain professions; 4. positions in a real restaurant; 5.
booklet or magazine.
- Teacher reminds Ss of the word limit they will have
for each answer.
- Teacher plays the recording. Ask Ss to listen and fill
in the gaps within the word limit.
- Teacher has Ss compare their answers.
- Teacher checks answers as a class and confirm the
correct ones.
- Extension: Play the recording, pausing before the last
word of long sentences and have Ss recall or guess it,
e.g. play the sentence until the word ‘courses’: I’d like
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to ask for information about your… Have Ss call out the
last word. In stronger classes, ask Ss to write the words
on the board.
IV. Activity 4: Post-listening (10 mins)
Aims:
- To check students’ understanding and memorize the
information in the recording;
- To help some students enhance presentation skills;
- To practise team working;
- To give students authentic practice in using target
language.
Work in groups. Discuss the following questions. Suggested answers:
- Teacher asks Ss to recall what information Mai  Cost
received when talking to the receptionist at ABC  Entrance exams or requirements for
Vocational School (names of courses, length of study, applicants
apprenticeship, brochure about the courses).  Number of students on a course / in
- Teacher puts Ss into groups to answer the question. a class
Walk round the class and offer help. For weaker classes, Job opportunities after finishing the
give them some suggestions, e.g. cost, number of professional courses
students in a class, job opportunities after finishing the
course, … Make sure Ss take notes of their ideas.
- Teacher invites Ss from some groups to share their
ideas with the whole class.
HOMEWORK
- Do exercises on workbook.
- Prepare for the next lesson –Writing.

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Composing date: Lesson 6: Writing – A request letter about a course

I. Class level/Students’ level: Intermediate/Mix-ability class

II. Objectives:
1. Main skill focus: Writing skills
2. Integrated skills: Speaking and reading skills
3. Educational objectives:
a. Language skills: At the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
- Gain an overview about how to writea letter requesting information about a course;
- Apply structures to request information.
b. Attitudes:
- Be polite and clear when writing a formal letter;
- Develop self-study skills;
- Actively join in class activities.
4. Social skills: Students will be able to:
- Develop writing skills, in terms of vocabulary, grammar, coherence and cohesion.
- Be collaborative and supportive in pair work and teamwork;
- Develop presentation skills;
III. Teaching aids:
- Grade 11 textbook
- Computer connected to the Internet
- Projector/ TV/ pictures and cards
IV. Procedures:
Teacher’s activities Students’ activities Notes
I. Activity 1: Warm – up (5 mins) Clues:
Aims: - To stir up the atmosphere and activate 1. Connected with a job that needs
students’ reading comprehension of short messages; special training and skills
- To set the context for the writing part; 2. A person working for an
Game: Hidden picture employer to learn a skill or a job
- Ss work in groups. 3. A small book giving
- There are 4 questions which relate to a key picture. information about something
- T asks Ss to guess the word in each puzzle and 4. A person who has just left
guess the key picture behind after each puzzle is school
opened. Answer key:
- The group which gets the correct answer of the key 1. professional
picture is the winner. 2. (an) apprentice
3. (a) brochure
4. (a) school-leaver
KEY WORD: LETTER
II. Activity 2: Pre-writing (12 mins)
Aims:
- To get students to build up ideas that they can later Suggested answers:
use for their writing 1. Could you please tell me
Look at the advertisement about a vocational if/whether I need to take a test?
school and its tour guide training courses. You 2. I would like to know if/whether
want to ask for more information. Complete the there are discounts for poor
enquiries. (6 mins) students.
3. I would appreciate it if you
- Teacher asks Ss to look at the advertisement about
could tell me how much the daily
a vocational school and its tour guide training
wage is.
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Formal emails or letters asking for
courses.
information usually have the
- Teacher asks Ss to read the information about the following structure:
course and check understanding, e.g. Do applicants 1. Greeting. Example: Dear
need any qualifications? Are the courses expensive? Sir/Madam, (or name if known)
2. Reason(s) for writing.
- Teacher focuses Ss’ attention on the text in the Example: I would like to have
three boxes and ask, Does the advert provide this more information about …/I am
information? Then put Ss in pairs and have them writing to enquire about …
work together to complete the enquiries under the 3. Enquiries (one paragraph for
advert. each of the things you
- Teacher walks around and offer help if necessary. want to ask about, using linking
words or phrases).
- Teacher has some pairs read the completed Example: First, I would like to
sentences. Write the correct ones on the board. know … /In addition, I
Useful expressions (5 mins) wonder if …/I would appreciate it
- Teacher asks Ss to look at the given outline of the if you could tell me
letter, the Useful expressions box and the …/It would be great if you…
information from Activity 1 4. Closing line. Example: I look
- Teacher explains more about the structure of the forward to hearing from
letter and useful expressions. you/receiving your reply.
- Students note down the information. 5. Signature. Example: Yours
sincerely, (if you know the name
of the person you are writing to)/
Yours faithfully, (if you don’t
know the name)
III. Activity 3: While-listening (15 mins)
Aim: - To help Ss familiarize with the structure and Sample letter
language of an opinion essay; Dear Sir or Madam,
Write a letter (140–170 words) to request I am writing to ask for more
information about the courses in 1 information about the tour guide
training courses at the SGV
- Teacher tells Ss that the letter is to request the
Vocational School. I am over 18
information about the courses in Activity 1.
years now and I am very
- In stronger class, encourage student to make more interested in travelling and
enquiries. exploring different cultures. I
would really like to apply for one
- Teacher has Ss work individually to write their of your courses.
draft. First, I would appreciate it if you
- Teacher collects Ss’ writings to mark and provide could tell me what the entry
written feedback in the next lesson. requirements are. I finished
upper-secondary school last
- Extension: Put Ss in pairs and ask them to swap summer. Could you please let me
their draft letter for peer feedback. Encourage Ss to know if I still need to take a test?
revise their letter and correct any mistakes before If there is one, please let me know
submitting. where I can find detailed
information about it.
Next, I would like to know the
course fee and the daily wage for
the apprenticeship. It is very
important for me to have this
information so that I can decide if
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I can afford to study at your
school.
Finally, it would be great if you
write back to me with details
about what topics it will cover
and how long it will take.
I look forward to hearing from
you.
Yours faithfully,
Hoang Bao Nam

IV. Activity 4: Post-listening (10 mins) -

Aim:
- To do a cross-check and final check on students’ Writing rubric
writing. 1. Organization: …/10
CROSS-CHECKING 2. Legibility: …/10
- Teacher has the pairs swap and give feedback on 3. Ideas: …/10
each other’s writing. Teacher shows a writing 4. Word choice: …/10
rubric to help Ss do the peer review. 5. Grammar usage and
- Ss do the task as required. mechanics: …/10
- After peer review, Ss give the writing back to the TOTAL: …/50
owner and discuss how to improve it.
- Teacher then chooses one piece of writing and
gives feedback on it as a model.
- Teacher chooses some useful or excellent words/
phrases/ expressions/ word choices Ss have used to
give opinions to other Ss
- Teacher chooses some typical errors and correct as
a whole class without nominating the Ss’ names.

V. WRAP-UP (2 mins)
- T asks Ss to talk about what they have learnt in the
lesson.
HOMEWORK
- Do exercises on workbook.
- Prepare for the next lesson – Communication and
Culture.

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UNIT 7: EDUCATION OPTIONS FOR SCHOOL-LEAVERS
Lesson 7: Communication and Culture / CLIL
I. Class level/Students’ level: Intermediate/Mix-ability class
II. Objectives:
1. Main skill focus: Speaking skill
2. Integrated skills: Listening and reading and writing skills
3. Educational objectives
a. Language skills: By the end of this lesson, Ss will be able to:
- Expand vocabulary with the topic of the unit;
- Know about education after leaving school in Vietnam and in the UK;
- Review making an appointment.
b. Attitude:
- Be able to make an appointment.
- Access and consolidate information from a variety of sources;
- Actively join in class activities.
4. Social skills:
- Be ready to offer help to others when necessary;
- Recognise the similarities and differences between education after leaving school in Vietnam and in
the UK
III. MATERIALS
- Grade 11 textbook
- Computer connected to the Internet
- Projector / TV/ pictures and cards
- hoclieu.vn
IV. PROCEDURES
Teacher’s activities Student’s activities
1. WARM-UP (5 mins)
a. Objectives: Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qG9oD9qx
- To stir up the atmosphere and activate students’ knowledge Questions:
on the topic of the generation gap. 1. How many people are there in the conversation?
- To enhance students’ skills of cooperating with teammates. 2. What is the man doing?
Watch a video Answers:
- Teacher plays the video and asks Ss to answer the questions. 1. There are two people in the conversation.
- Ss watch the video and note down the answers for the 2. The man is calling to make an appointment with th
questions doctor.
- Teacher calls some Ss to share and confirm the answers.
- Teacher leads in the new lesson.
2. ACTIVITY 1: Everyday English (20 mins)
a. Objectives:
- To provide a model conversation in which speakers make an
appointment
- To review expressions for making an appointment
Task 1: Listen and complete the conversation with the
expressions in the box. Then practise it in pairs. (6 mins)- Answer key
Teacher asks Ss to read through the incomplete conversation. 1. could I meet you
Check comprehension by asking questions, e.g. Who are the 2. I have got another appointment
speakers? What are they talking about? 3. shall I come
- Teacher has Ss listen and complete the conversation with the 4. suit you
expressions from the box. Useful expressions
- Teacher checks answers by asking two Ss to read out the Making an Giving a positive
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conversation. appointment response
- Teacher has Ss underline expressions used to make an • Will you be • All right, I’ll see
appointment (Could I meet you…; What time shall I come to available on/at …? you then.
see you …; Would … suit you?) and giving responses (Sorry, • I’d like to • OK, I’ll see you
I’ve got another appointment …./ OK, then. See you ...) make/arrange an (next week) (at
- Teacher puts Ss in pairs and have them practise the appointment with around 3 p.m.).
conversation. you on/at … Giving a negative
Useful expressions (7 mins) • Would … suit response and
- Teacher gives students a list of expressions which are mixed you/be OK for you? proposing
together. Ss have to classify them into 3 groups: making an • When’s another time/date
appointment, giving a positive response, giving a negative convenient for you? • Sorry, I’ve got
response and proposing another
another time/date. appointment at that
- Ss work in groups to do the task. time.
- Check as a class. How about …?
- T asks if Ss can add some more expressions. • I’m afraid I can’t
Task 2: Work in pairs. Use the model in 1 to make similar make it at that
conversations for these situations. One of you is Student A, time.
the other is Student B. Use the expressions below to help Are you free on/at
you. (7 mins) …?
- Teacher asks Ss to read through the given situations, giving
them further explanations if necessary. Students’ answers
- Teacher has Ss work in pairs. In weaker classes, underline the
words and phrases in the conversation that Ss can replace with
their own ideas. You can also write some prompts on the board.
In stronger classes, encourage them to be more creative and use
the useful expressions given in the box.
- Teacher has Ss spend a few minutes planning their
conversations, e.g. decide on the roles (a university
representative / a school student); plan who says what. Have
Ss practise their conversation in pairs.
- Teacher invites several pairs of Ss to act out their
conversations in front of the class.
- Teacher praises for good effort, clear pronunciation, fluent
delivery and interesting ideas.
3. ACTIVITY 2: Culture (10 mins)
Objectives:
- To help Ss practise the words in meaningful contexts.
- To help Ss learn about the UK education after secondary
school.
Read the text and complete the table below with
information from the text. Use
no more than TWO words or a number in each gap. (6 Answer key:
mins) 1. 18
- Teacher asks Ss some questions to find out what they already 2. technical education
know about UK education after secondary school, e.g. What do 3. higher education
you know about UK education after school? What are the 4. university courses
options for school-leavers in the UK? Is higher education in 5. bachelor’s degree
the UK free?
- Teacher asks Ss what they want to know about the topic, e.g.
At what age do students leave schools? Do all school-leavers
in the UK go to university? How long do Ss usually study for a
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bachelor’s degree?
- Teacher puts Ss into pairs. Ask them to read the text about the
UK education after secondary school and complete the notes.
Walk round the class and offer help, explaining unfamiliar
words or answering questions.
- Teacher checks answers as a class by calling on pairs to write
the missing words or phrases on the board.
- Teacher goes back to the questions on the board, i.e. the
things Ss wanted to know about the topic. Ask which of the
questions they can answer now and cross them out. Assign the
rest for homework.
4. ACTIVITY 3: Extra Activity (8 mins)
Objectives:
- To help Ss apply the knowledge to talk about the similarities
and differences between education after leaving school in Viet
Nam and in the UK.
Work in groups. Discuss the similarities and differences Suggested answers:
between education after Similarities
leaving school in Viet Nam and in the UK. Both systems provide vocational education after sec
- Teacher has Ss look back at the table in Activity 1 which school
summarises the information about the UK education after Differences:
leaving school. In Viet Nam, students leave secondary school at 18
- Teacher asks Ss to work in pairs, draw a similar table for Viet they can start university immediately.
Nam, discuss and fill in this table. In some parts of the UK, students can leave school a
- In pairs, compare these two tables. Discuss the similarities
and differences between education after leaving school in Viet
Nam and in the UK.
- Teacher invites several groups to report their discussion.
Praise for good effort, clear pronunciation, fluent delivery and
interesting ideas.
4. CONSOLIDATION (3 mins)
a. Wrap-up
- T asks Ss to talk about what they have learnt in the lesson.
b. Homework
- Do exercises on workbook.
- Prepare for Lesson 8. Looking back and project.
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Composing date: Lesson 8: Looking back and project

I. Class level/Students’ level: Intermediate/Mix-ability class

II. Objectives:
1. Main skill focus:
2. Integrated skills: Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing skills
3. Educational objectives:
a. Language skills: At the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
- Review the vocabulary and grammar of Unit 7;
- Apply what they have learnt (vocabulary and grammar) into practice through a project.
b. Attitudes:
- Be more creative when doing the project;
- Develop self-study skills.
4. Social skills: Students will be able to:
- Develop communication skills and creativity;
- Develop presentation skills;
- Develop critical thinking skills;
- Be collaborative and supportive in pair work and team work;
- Actively join in class activities.
III. Teaching aids:
- Grade 11 textbook
- Computer connected to the Internet
- Projector/ TV/ pictures and cards
- hoclieu.vn
IV. Procedures:
Teacher’s activities Students’ activities Notes
I. Activity 1: Warm – up (5 mins)
Aims:
- To stir up the atmosphere and activate students’ knowledge on
the topic of the generation gap.
- To enhance students’ skills of cooperating with teammates.
Game: Lucky number Suggested words:
- Ss work in 2 teams 1. school-leavers
- There are 7 numbers, 2 of which are lucky ones. 2. higher education
- If Ss choose a lucky number, they get one point without 3. apprenticeships
answering the question. 4. institutions
- If they choose the other numbers, one student of a group picks up 5. graduation
a piece of paper and sees the word on it.
- This student has to use words to describe it (without saying the
word directly)
- Other Ss try to guess the words. One point for a correct answer.
- The group having more points is the winner.
II. Activity 2: Looking back (12 mins)
Aims: Answer key
- To help Ss review intonation in Wh- and Yes/ No questions. 1. Are you interested
- To help Ss revise words and phrases they have learnt in this unit. in studying at
Task 1: Listen and mark the intonation in these questions, university?
using (rising intonation) or (falling intonation). Then practise 2. How much is the fee
saying them in pairs. (4 mins) for this cooking
- Teacher asks Ss to listen and mark the intonation (rising or course?
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falling) on the questions. 3. Did you attend the
- Teacher asks several pairs of Ss to say these exchanges out loud education fair?
in front of the class.
- Teacher confirms the correct answers. Correct Ss if necessary. 4. Who would like to
Praise for good pronunciation and fluent delivery. train to become a tour
Task 2: Complete the text. Use the correct form of the words guide?
and phrase in the box. (4 mins) Answer key
- Teacher has Ss read the text, and the given words and phrase in 1. school-leavers
the box. Tell Ss that all these words and phrases have been taught 2. higher education
and used throughout the unit. 3. apprenticeships
- Teacher asks Ss to focus their attention on the gaps in the text. 4. institutions
- Teacher tells Ss to study the context carefully and decide on the 5. graduation
words or phrases to fill in these gaps.
- Teacher asks Ss to choose the words or phrases from the box to
complete the gaps in the text.
- Teacher has Ss check their answers in pairs/ groups.
- Teacher checks answers as a class by asking individual Ss to read
the sentences. Answer key:
Task 3: Rewrite these sentences using perfect participle 1. Having finished
clauses or perfect gerunds. (4 mins) school, my brother
- Teacher asks Ss to read the given sentences. Then explain that 2. He did not
they will need to use appropriate perfect gerunds or perfect remember having
participle clauses to complete the new sentences without changing discussed
the meaning. 3. Not having asked
- Teacher asks Ss write their sentences first. Then ask them to anyone for advice,
check their answers in pairs / groups. 4.Having won the first
- Teacher checks answers as a class by asking individual Ss to read prize in the
a sentence each. competition

III. ACTIVITY 3: Project (28 mins)

Aims: Students’
- To provide an opportunity for Ss to develop their research and presentations
collaboration skills, and to practise giving an oral presentation. - All groups make
Instructions (given in Lesson 1 – Getting Started) presentations.
- Ss have prepared for the project throughout the unit, the focus of - When one group
this lesson should be on the final product, which is an oral make presentation,
presentation about an educational institution. others listen and
- Teacher has Ss work in their groups. Give them a few minutes to complete the
prepare for the presentation. evaluation sheet.
- Teacher gives Ss a checklist for peer and self-assessment.
Explain that they will have to tick appropriate items while
listening to their classmates’ presentations and write comments if
they have any. The presenters should complete their self-
assessment checklist after completing their presentation.
- If necessary, go through the criteria for assessing their talk to
make sure Ss are familiar with them.
- Teacher invites two or three groups to give their presentations.
Encourage the rest of the class to ask questions at the end.
- Teacher gives praise and feedback after each presentation. You
can also give Ss marks for their presentation as part of their
continuous assessment.
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IV. WRAP-UP (3 mins)
a. Wrap-up
- T asks Ss to talk about what they have learnt in the lesson.
b. Homework
- Do exercises on workbook.
- Prepare for Unit 8
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