Listening    Speaking    Reading    Grammar   Writing

Topic:  At the bar (Use of Expressions/Idioms)

Lesson Plan Template – Presentation Practice Production Based

Instructor: Yuki	Level: Intermediate	Students: 12	Length: 50 Minutes

Materials:

⦁ Computer (with the internet) hooked up to a projector

⦁ Visuals of idioms/expressions

(ring a bell, on the same page, keep an eye on, go with the flow)

⦁ A copy of the Ticking off items worksheet for each student

⦁ Idioms definition list (12 copies)

⦁ Listening scripts (12 copies)

⦁ O/X Visuals

Aims:

Main Aims:

⦁Students will be able to improve language skills by listening the idioms.

⦁Students will be able to apply the expressions by guessing what the

expressions mean and playing role-play.

Secondary Aims:

⦁Students will be able to comprehend difference of culture by comparing

Korean expressions and English expressions.

Personal Aim: I want to improve demonstration by leading students confidently.

Language Skills:

Listening : Students should practice listening skills when they tick off items worksheet. Students will listen teacher's explanation about idioms/expressions

Speaking : Students should discuss with partner to answer the guiding question.

Also they will discuss role-play.

Writing : Students should write their guessing idea about idiom's definition.

Reading : Students should read the tick off items worksheet.

Language Systems:

⦁Phonology : Practicing new idioms/expressions

⦁Lexis : Idioms/expression in the worksheet

⦁Grammar : The past, the present simple used throughout the dialogue.

⦁Function : Using expression in proper situation

⦁Discourse : Interaction with their group about guessing idioms definition.

Assumptions:

⦁ The students already know the class in set up and run.

(there will be 4 student groups each table)

⦁ The students familiar some common expressions/idioms

⦁ The students have been describe their experience with their friends.

⦁ The students are able to understand the dialogue.

Anticipated Errors and Solutions:

⦁ Students might not be able to guess idiom's definition.

→ Play the listening several time and give more information about the context.

⦁ The project may malfunction.

→ Explain yourself

⦁ Some students might not understand the idiom's definition.

→ Give enough examples for them to understand the idiom's definition.

⦁ Students may have difficulty to participating in role-play.

→ Encourage them and let them try.

References:

http://wesely1.blog.me/130186281687

http://cafe.naver.com/clconcert/6233

http://blog.naver.com/homemaker33/120185491125

http://cafe.naver.com/trippleh23/375

http://blog.naver.com/saintbell/90188180538

http://www.englishcurrent.com/idioms/workrelated-idioms-list-business-english/

http://blog.naver.com/truedstory?Redirect=Log&logNo=220060496599

Lead-In
Materials: picture about idiom(Go with the flow) computer and projector
Time	Set Up	Procedure
5min 5 min	Whole class	Lead in by asking the students what is the meaning of idioms/expressions. Show the picture that go with the flow. What are the common and guess what the picture means. Greeting Hello guys. How are you today. Guiding Questions Do you know idioms/expressions? What is the meaning of idioms/expressions? What are the common expressions that are used in English? Motivate Today we are going to look the picture and guess what they mean. (Show the video) -http://cafe.naver.com/trippleh23/375 Elicit What do you think about this picture? What is the meaning of idiom/expression? What is the same expression in English? Transition Okay. Let's start a game before lesson. Show the picture and play O/X quiz.

Pre-Activity
Materials: O or X Sign Pictures about idioms
Time	Set Up	Procedure
5 min 10 min	Whole Class / Group	(O/X quiz) Warm-up : Play idioms O/X quiz. Instructions : I will show a picture and you guess idiom's definition and I am going to tell about idioms. If you guess and discuss with group about idiom's definition and you think it is true, your group hold up 'O'. If you think it is not true, your group hold 'X'. Demonstration : "Even monkey fall from trees" mean "Even Homer sometimes nods." (Hold up the correct sign) ICQs : How many people are there group? How much time do you have discuss? (3 min) Run the Activity : Show the picture and give students time to discuss with group. Engage the students. (Idiom/Expression Presentation) Pre-teach Before explaining the idioms, students guess and discuss with group. Elicit : "ring a bell" what is mean? to cause someone to remember something or for it to seem familiar. ex) A: Do you know James? B: Hmm. Maybe. That name rings a bell. Elicit : "On the same page" what do you think about that? It means to agree with. When two people are on the same page, they agree with each other. Elicit : "keep an eye on" look at the picture. what are they doing? It means to watch or give your attention to someone or something Elicit : "A piece of cake" do you like cake? Do you know “누워서 떡먹기” in Korea expression? Great! It means very easy. 'It's duck soup for me' is similar.

Main Activity
Materials: copies of the Ticking off items worksheet for each student Idioms definition list worksheets (12) Listening scripts (Role - play)
Time	Set Up	Procedure
5 min 8 min	Whole Class group	1. Predicting Task Have you ever been to talk about your lives with your friend? What do you talk about with your friends? Instructions : We will start listening activity. there are three friends and they talk about their lives at the bar. They use many idioms, and here is worksheet. You can listen and guess what they talk about. And you can find and tick off the idioms/expressions. Demonstration : Look at the worksheet. We are going to listen to dialogue. If you hear the idiom, you can check the idiom on the left column. First you can just listen and enjoy the dialogue. ICQ : Do we know the idiom’s definition? / No Should we tick off idioms? / Yes 2. Listening the dialogue & Ticking off idioms This time, we are going to listen the dialogue. first you just listen the task, and second I want you to tick off idioms. Listening the dialogue ICQ : What should you do while we listen to the dialogue? 3. Instructions Okay. Do you check many idioms? Discuss your group what idioms they tick off it is. Come up with and write the idiom’s number of worksheet at the white board each group. And discuss what the idioms mean. Elicit : Now, I am going to give you answer sheet & dialogue script. Listen to the dialogue one more time and check your worksheet. 4. Ask Comprehension Check Questions: Literal : What happened they are? Is the first friend quit a job? Interpretive : They are serious about the subject? How do they feel? What do you think "get something off your chest" means? Applied : If you are Jenna or Yuki how would you do? Elicit : Could you understand any idioms? Could you explain meaning of any idioms?

Post Activity
Materials:
Time	Set Up	Procedure
5 min 7 min	group	Role - play Build Motivation : Today we listened dialogue and understand idioms. Now, You will make interesting small talk by using idioms with your partner. You can choose any idioms you want to use. Instructions : These conversation should be creative and fun. Each member of the group should demonstrate your conversation. Demonstration : For example, If I choose "No way", I can make conversation like that. A: George, I'm pregnant... B: No way!!! Run the Activity : Allow the groups to share their conversation. ICQ : Should we use one idiom? /No Error Correction : Go over any arrors that you heard throughout the lesson. Write them on the board and try to elicit correction. Give students some feedback for their ideas. Close : Congratulate the students on a jab well done. Sos : Students write a small talk by using idioms.

Ring a bell

On the

same page

Keep an

eye on

Go with

the flow

A piece

of cake

The Idiom List

		Expressions	Definition
	1	get something off your chest
	2	time flies
	3	keep/ bear in mind
	4	under the table
	5	take somebody/ something for granted
	6	fed up
	7	not have a clue
	8	out of the blue
	9	to cut a long story short
	10	give it a shot
	11	an eye-opener
	12	a piece of cake
	13	No way!
	14	for the time being
	15	the bottom line
	16	be only a matter of time

The Idiom Definition List

		Expressions	Definition
x	1	Get something off your chest	To say something serious or difficult that you have been thinking about for a while.
x	2	time flies	Times passes quickly
x	3	keep/ bear in mind	not forget; remember
x	4	under the table	Transacted in secret or in an underhanded manner
x	5	take somebody/ something for granted	to assume too confidently that you'll have something in the future or forever
x	6	fed up	So angry that you can no longer tolerate any more of something
x	7	not have a clue	To have no idea or absolutely no knowledge (about something)
x	8	out of the blue	unscheduled; without previous warning
x	9	to cut a long story short	To make a long story shorter so it takes less time to say
x	10	give it a shot	give it a try
x	11	an eye-opener	something that makes you see or think about something differently from then on
x	12	a piece of cake	very easy
x	13	No way!	Similar to “that can’t be possible!” / “I don’t believe you!”
x	14	for the time being	Just for the present moment
x	15	the bottom line	the final result
x	16	be only a matter of time	Used to say that something will inevitably happen (sooner or later)

Listening Script

At the bar

JEEYUN, YUKI, JENNA: Hey guys, long time no see!! How have you guys been doing? Let’s take a seat first.

JEEYUN: Jenna, you look so stressed. Do you need to get something off your chest?

JENNA: Wow, how did you know? Hmm.. Keep in mind that what you guys are hearing from me is under the table, okay?

YUKI: Don’t worry, Jenna! We will keep it to ourselves.

JENNA: I have been working with my boss, John for almost 5 years. Can you believe how time flies? He just takes it for granted that I would never quit my job. I have been staying up almost every night to meet the deadlines, listening to his complaints about his everyday life, investments, and especially his wife for the past 5 years. He just doesn’t know how to appreciate things. I’m so fed up with him. I have no clue where things went wrong for him. One day, out of the blue, I received an email from him saying what I would do if he moves to Iraq? I was like “what the heck (*beep) is wrong with this guy?” He drives me completely insane. I don’t want to waste my time talking about this weirdo. Anyways, to cut the long story short, I want to quit my job and travel for the next couple of months.

YUKI: Jenna, I totally hear you. Why don’t you give it a shot? You could go back to Hong Kong or go somewhere completely new. I think travelling will be an eye-opener for you.

JEEYUN: Yeah, I think it’d be really good for you, too! Maybe you should take Yuki with you though, she also looks a bit tired. How have you been, Yuki? Anything new?

YUKI: As you guys already know, I have been dating my boyfriend for 4 years. I can’t believe how time flew by so fast. He is my first love and I don’t think I can live without him. One day, I asked my father whether I could marry him. But you know what his reaction was? “No way!” He didn’t like the first impression of my boyfriend and didn’t even want to meet him for the second time. I’m so fed up with my father's disapproval. He thinks that I’m still a baby and needs his approval to marry someone I love. I told my boyfriend "For the time being, I want to break up with you." I am so confused and have mixed feelings about him. It’s not because I don’t love him. Do you guys have any clue on how I could persuade my father? Or should I just break up with my boyfriend?

JEEYUN: Ahh, man, you must be really frustrated. I think it’s important to understand why your father is so against your marriage, but I also think you shouldn’t break up with your boyfriend. Your father might just want someone who he thinks is suitable for you because he cares for you, but he’s not the one that’s going to live with your future husband. This might sound bad, but the bottom line is, your life is yours to live, and you should be the one making your own decisions. I know it won’t be a piece of cake, but I think your father will come around if you and your boyfriend work hard and show your father how much you love each other. It’s only a matter of time.