Unit 1: My Job as a Teacher

Objective: at the end of this unit you will be able to describe your role as a teacher, your personality and what things you like and dislike about your job.

 VOCABULARY
To learn vocabulary related to personality click on this link:

LISTENING EXERCISE

 Listen to Rebecca answering questions about her personality and work habits.



Homework July 25th: Please answer this question in a comment. Which traits describe your personality? Explain your answer.

 Example: I am a very impatient person because I don't like waiting.


 GRAMMAR

 Modal verbs are used to give an advice, a recommendation or a suggestions. Here you have some links where you can practice these structures:

 CAN
http://www.englishgrammarsecrets.com/can/menu.php

 COULDhttp://www.englishgrammarsecrets.com/could/menu.php

 SHOULD
http://www.englishgrammarsecrets.com/should/menu.php

 MUST

http://www.englishgrammarsecrets.com/musthaveto/menu.php
Homework (August 1st) - Project: Elementary school teachers from Medellín will be participating to obtain a full year scholarship to study English in an English speaking country. We all are going to decide the requirements to participate in this selection process. Write at least 10 requirements you consider teachers should fulfill. (age, qualifications, personality traits, future projects)

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18 comments:

  1. UnknownJuly 18, 2013 at 3:41 PM

    I am a quiet person, but I like to be organized in my work and creative with new ideas and different activities for the children, Sometimes I coud be anxious when my objetive is difficult to get.

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    1. Alejandra JiménezJuly 24, 2013 at 5:20 PM

      Very nice description Cristina!

      Just one correction use period (.) before this sentence - Sometimes I coud be anxious when my objetive is difficult to get.

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  2. Natalia LondoñoJuly 18, 2013 at 3:41 PM

    I am a cheerful person because I enjoy the life, my family ,my job, my students and all that I do, I am a respect person, calm and sociable, but sometimes I am shy...I don`y understand why...depend the group, the conversation.. I dont know...

    by Natalia Andrea Londoño

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    1. Alejandra JiménezJuly 24, 2013 at 5:23 PM

      Great description Natalia!

      Some corrections:

      I enjoy MY life
      all WHAT I do
      I am a respectFUL, calm and sociable PERSON
      I don`T understand why... IT dependS ON the group, the conversation.. I don't know...

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  3. AnonymousJuly 18, 2013 at 3:44 PM

    I am a honest ,friendly and sociable person , I loves my family, and my work ,and likes speaking , i see movies and wallking with others persons , i like see of the trees and smell the flowers, because I like has many friends, i don´t like cooking . i think i am a very good person .


    By Adriana G

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    1. Alejandra JiménezJuly 24, 2013 at 5:27 PM

      I love your description Adriana!

      Some corrections:

      I am aN honest ,
      I love my family (LOVES WHEN SPEAKING ABOUT SHE, HE OR IT)
      I LIKE seeING movies and wallking with others PEOPLE
      I like seeING trees and smellING flowers because I like TO HAVE many friends
      I don´t like cooking . I think I am a very good person .

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  4. AnonymousJuly 18, 2013 at 3:47 PM

    I am forgetful because I don't remember my activities and I feel bad when I don't do. I am very serious but I am not moody, and I like different activities.

    Kelin Mùnera Elorza

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    1. Alejandra JiménezJuly 24, 2013 at 5:29 PM

      Kelin,

      Very interesting description, it's not easy to recognize our flaws.

      Some corrections:

      I am forgetful because I don't remember WHAT I HAVE TO DO and I feel bad when I don't do IT.

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  5. Marisol Perez OrtizJuly 18, 2013 at 3:51 PM

    I am a sociable and patient person, because I like help the others

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    1. Alejandra JiménezJuly 24, 2013 at 5:31 PM

      It is a nice try Marisol, you could have written a little bit more to practice ;)

      One correction:

      because I like TO help others.

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  6. RosaJuly 18, 2013 at 3:51 PM

    I am a responsible person. I like my Job, I love it. I am a hard working, because ......... and honest teacher.

    My students love me , because I am cheerful....I am a polite teacher, my classes are very nice, interesting and creative.

    I am a sincere person.....I love to say the truth and i want to be the best for my children.
    I enjoy teaching English....and I would like that my Students love this Language...


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    1. Alejandra JiménezJuly 24, 2013 at 5:34 PM

      Rosa,

      It seems you are a very enthusiastic teacher, I love that :)

      Some corrections:

      I am hard working because ?

      I want to be the best for my children. (I ALWAYS WITH CAPITAL LETTER)

      I would like that my Students love this Language TOO.

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  7. AnonymousJuly 18, 2013 at 3:57 PM

    I am funny ,honest and friendly because I like that people around me can feel well
    In some time I am shy when people seems unreliable.
    I like to have near to me people honest and sheer .

    ADALGIZA BLANDON

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    1. Alejandra JiménezJuly 24, 2013 at 5:36 PM

      Ada,

      It is a shame you couldn't publish the first description you wrote, it was very complete.

      Some corrections:

      I am funny ,honest and friendly because I like that people around me feel well
      SOMETIMES I am shy when people seems unreliable.
      I like to BE CLOSE to HONEST AND CHEERFUL people.

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  8. Francy NaranjoJuly 20, 2013 at 11:53 AM

    Hello, I'm a cheerful and sensitive person. I like enjoy the life, to help to my friends, my coworkers and my family. I'm very patient with my students, I love them, because they are very funny, lovely and they need care and love a lot. I like their energy, because they still have a pure heart.

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  9. Alejandra JiménezJuly 24, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    It is a lovely description Francy, thanks for sharing!

    Some corrections:

    I like TO enjoy MY life,
    to help my friends (TO IS NOT NECESSARY AFTER HELP)
    they need A LOT OF care and love.

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  10. RosaJuly 31, 2013 at 6:11 PM

    I can write many things about my new course.....I like very much!!!! I enjoyed!......
    the last class I learned abaut....
    I can speak English
    I can study more........and practice every day.....if I want to improve......
    It could be a good idea....every nigth dedicate at least one hour to listen something in English....
    I should be pay atention and must be more organized with my time..
    ok....
    wait for more...................next..................

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  11. RosaAugust 12, 2013 at 5:08 PM

    Hi Teacher...we really missed you!!!!
    How do you feel???
    are you ok now??
    we hope to see you on thursday!!!
    hope you will get better!!!
    take care!!!

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