English: Module 16

Description

Small talk and change are the focus of this module – weather conditions, expressing your feelings and discussing changes in society. Make predictions and talk about the future with a mix of future tenses, talk about the past and present with used to, be used to and get used to, and top it off with mixed conditionals. Completing this module will boost your confidence and you’ll find yourself chatting more freely even about complex topics.

Module 16 covers the last three chapters of the fourth level of English:

English 4j: Will it have stopped raining by then?

The weather! An endless topic for small talk. When was the last time you soaked up the sun or experienced torrential rain? Read about a freak storm and learn all about extreme weather conditions. Watch a video about the climate in 2050 and help make predictions using a mix of future tenses. Mastering the future continuous, future perfect simple and future perfect continuous make talking about future events super easy!

English 4k: Get used to lasting happiness!

Learn to talk about a myriad of feelings. From happy occasions to huge disappointments. Who is in high spirits? Who needs to keep their chin up? Why was Jenny worried sick? Read an advice column and learn more expressions to describe how you feel. Kathy’s letter introduces you to the differences between used to, be used to and get used to. Let’s go!

English 4l: Changes in the modern world

Things change every day, even though we don’t always notice how much. Have you ever thought about a cashless society? Capital flow, snooping and making a move are only a few of the phrases you’ll learn in the article. Watch a video about how recent events have led to a paradigm shift in work culture – has your office space changed radically too? Discuss the possibilities of a changing society using mixed conditionals.