Think about a course or some training you did.
Why did you chose it? How did you find the course? What did you learn?
Why did you chose it? How did you find the course? What did you learn?
A) Before you read the text, check you understand the use of these words and phrases:
(un= an uncountable noun) to benefit- to get something good from a situation an aspect of something – a part of something a craft- an activity of making something using you hands equipment (un) – an object used for doing something be willing to do something (adj) – to want to do something to gain (formal) – to get be suited (to me) – be perfect/good/useful (for me) wax (un) – a white or yellow material used in making candles a scent – the smell of something e.g. a flower's scent a community – a group of people living in one area a budget – how much money you have or can spend Everyone will benefit from the new government plan to help old people. A) What aspect of learning languages do you like? B) Well, I mostly like speaking. Did you do any crafts when you were at school, such as woodwork or card making? I use lots of equipment when I go scuba diving. I'm willing to work on Friday evening but not on Saturday. I gained lots of experience from the training course we did last week. This class is really suited to my level of English. It's not too easy or difficult but just right. Wax candles are romantic on the table for dinner. This wine has a lovely scent. It smells fruity. There is a friendly community here. Everyone knows each other very well. I have a small budget in January because I spent so much money at Christmas. |
Take a candle making course
B) Read the article and answer these questions. More than one answer is possible.
http://www.efl.net/audio_articles/candle-making.htm
1. Who is the article for?
a) beginners to candle making
b) beginners and intermediate candle makers
c) beginners, intermediate and advanced candle makers
2. What can you learn from candle making courses?
a) the history of candle making
b) the equipment used
c) both a and b
3. Do the candle makers have much experience of making candles?
a) yes, they have years of experience
b) no, they are beginners, too
c) we don't know
4. What different types of courses can you find?
a) beeswax and different waxes
b) only beeswax
c) soot waxes
5. How many textures can you learn to make?
a) two types
b) three types
c) four types
6. Can you learn how to make aromatherapy candles?
a) yes, you can
b) no, you can't
c) I don't know
7. Where can you find a candle making course?
a) online and in cafes
b) online and in libraries
c) only in libraries
8. Can you only find group courses?
a) yes, you can
b) no, you can find personal courses, too
c) I don't know
http://www.efl.net/audio_articles/candle-making.htm
1. Who is the article for?
a) beginners to candle making
b) beginners and intermediate candle makers
c) beginners, intermediate and advanced candle makers
2. What can you learn from candle making courses?
a) the history of candle making
b) the equipment used
c) both a and b
3. Do the candle makers have much experience of making candles?
a) yes, they have years of experience
b) no, they are beginners, too
c) we don't know
4. What different types of courses can you find?
a) beeswax and different waxes
b) only beeswax
c) soot waxes
5. How many textures can you learn to make?
a) two types
b) three types
c) four types
6. Can you learn how to make aromatherapy candles?
a) yes, you can
b) no, you can't
c) I don't know
7. Where can you find a candle making course?
a) online and in cafes
b) online and in libraries
c) only in libraries
8. Can you only find group courses?
a) yes, you can
b) no, you can find personal courses, too
c) I don't know
answers 1.c 2.c 3.a 4.a 5.c 6.a 7.b 8.b
C) Think again about a course you took.
Write a text about what kind of course you wanted and how you choose it? Think about... Paragraph 1 How did you find it? Paragraph 2 Why did you choose that one? Was it a good price or location? Paragraph 3 What did you learn on that course? |
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