7 NA C1 2 Topic 9 Free Time & Easter

I'm a minimalist. I don't really need much to enjoy a good holiday - just my family and the bare essentials. (Jean Reno)

Grammar	Embedded questions
Language Function	Making excuses
Listening	Bobbleheads + audio
Reading	The roots of coincidence
Speaking	Religion
Vocabulary	Holidays
Writing	Free time

6 NA C1 1 Topic 9 Free Time & Easter

Another shot at New Year's resolutions. (unknown)

Grammar	The subjunctive
Language Function	Booking a holiday
Listening	The Bloody Tower + audio
Reading	Travel
Speaking	Planning a trip
Vocabulary	Holiday word puzzle
Writing	Contaminating while travelling

 

5 NI B2 2 Topic 9 Free Time & Easter

 God made me fast. And when I run, I feel His pleasure. (Eric Liddell). 

Grammar	Passive action
Language Function	Connecting ideas
Listening	Canada + audio
Reading	Sporting behaviour
Speaking	Free time, leisure & hobbies
Vocabulary	Sport
Writing	High risk sports

4 NI B2 1 Topic 9 Free Time & Easter

I think the thing about Easter holidays in particular is you don't know what the weather is going to be like. (Kate Garraway)

Grammar	Verb patterns
Language Function	Expressing likes & dislikes
Listening	Driving & accidents +  audio
Reading	Holiday Choice
Speaking	Traffic & road safety
Vocabulary	On the road
Writing	A family celebration

3 NI B1 Topic 9 Free Time & Easter

 The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time. (Bertrand Russell)

Grammar	All,both,every,each,none,neither
Language Function	Expressing the future
Listening	How the British relax + audio
Reading	Some British pastimes
Speaking	Free time & entertainment
Vocabulary	Sport
Writing	Planning a trip

2 NB 2 Topic 9 Free Time & Easter

There would be no Christmas if there was no Easter. (Gordon B. Hinckley)

Grammar	Present progressive for the future
Language Function	Inviting
Listening	At a train station + audio
Reading	Easter
Speaking	Plans
Vocabulary	Holidays
Writing	Easter in Spain

 

1 NB 1 Topic 9 Holiday 2 Easter

Easter is one of my favourite holidays with the kids. They get to run loose, and we always have our family and loved ones around us! (Camila Alves)

Grammar	Adverbs
Language Function	Describing actions
Listening	My last holiday + audio
Reading	About my family
Speaking	Free time and holidays
Vocabulary	Adjectives
Writing	Easter in Spain

Book 3 2023 A Man Called Ove by Frederik Backman

It's a strange thing, becoming an orphan at 16. To lose your family long before you've had time to create your own to replace it. It's a very specific sort of loneliness.   

My recommendation for our third book of the year is by Swedish author Frederik Backman and translated by Henning Koch. A Man Called Ove picks up on many of the themes dealt with in the books on our list: growing up, growing old, learning, and coping. Here is the worksheet. 

7 NA C2 2 Topic 8 Food & Nutrition

Nutrition is so important. It can't be stressed enough. (Dwayne Johnson)

Grammar	Plurals
Language Function	Instructions
Listening	Teens going veggie + audio
Reading	Eating habits
Speaking	Eating out
Vocabulary	Recipes
Writing	Coconut oil