Unit 1. Motivation. Learning languages
Section outline
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Learning Objectives:
- activating previous knowledge
- using a good range of verb tenses
- identifying and using fixed phrases about motivation and language learning
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Listening
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Listening comprehension from Ted-Ed about the history of English. Students can do it on their own and check their questions on the Ted-Ed website.
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Mia Nacamulli details the three types of bilingual brains and shows how knowing more than one language keeps your brain healthy, complex and actively engaged.
The multiple choice and vocabulary task are by Carmen dlF. The transcript is available on the TED-Ed website, so students can check their own answers.
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Reading
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Writing
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Abertas: luns, 27 de outubro de 2025, 12:00 AMPendente: domingo, 9 de novembro de 2025, 12:00 AM
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Speaking
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Students can use these in pairs or small groups to start a short conversation.
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Mediation
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Vocabulary
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Grammar