AUGUST 2020 | CONVERSATION CLASS
MUSIC MATTERS with Mariana Casals
CONVERSATION CLASS Date and place: 13 August 2020 - 8 p.m. (BRT / UTC-3horas) Zoom (https://zoom.us/join) - link will be sent 1 day before the class
What to expect The main idea of a conversation lesson is to provide speaking opportunities so that you can feel more comfortable using the language. We'll be using breakout rooms so you can talk in small groups and we may create something together. Feedback will be provided at the end of the class, but the lesson revolves around the interaction and the use of English as an opportunity to socialize in English.
MARIANA CASALS 12+ years of teaching experience, CELTA and CPE holder. Microsoft, Google and Apple Certified teacher, among others. Learn more about her here: site: http://www.marianacasals.com materials curation: https://wke.lt/w/s/vk_yfb
“MUSIC EXPRESSES THAT WHICH CANNOT BE PUT INTO WORDS AND THAT WHICH CANNOT REMAIN SILENT”
Victor Hugo
MUSIC MATTERS And when it plays, each one who listens goes "a-a-a-h" Music is everywhere, even in the sound of
Please watch and/or read the suggested
silence. We can make music out of anything and
material below before class to better prepare
we feel compelled to interact with it, either by
yourself for the conversation.
moving our feet, shaking our heads our banging our fingers on the table or any other object.
Suggested materials:
Music brings all kinds of memories, and we
Videos:
often associated it with people, places and
Why we love repetition in music - Elizabeth Hellmuth Marguli
situations. We like different styles and rhythms.
Margulis
Some of us can play it or make it, which is even more amazing.
Earworms: those songs that get stuck in your head - Elizabeth Hellmuth The Story of Music - Dara O Briain's Science Club - Episode 6 - BBC Two
Articles & other readings: Will we ever‌ understand why music makes us feel good? - BBC The scientific mystery of why humans love musi
What kind of music do you love? What does it remind you of? I want to invite you to share some music related memories and lots of fun stories to share. See you in class!
Why does music evoke memories?
Bonus material: Evolution of Music - Pentatonix Stereotypical Music across the World
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WORDS TO KNOW Useful lexis for the class Giving and asking for opinions
Agreeing and disagreeing
I think… / I believe… / I feel…
So do I. / Me too.
In my opinion… / I would say…
Definitely. / I agree. / I couldn’t agree more.
I strongly believe… / I truly feel…
I’m not sure I agree with you on…
In my honest opinion…
I’m sorry but I don’t agree. / I’m afraid I disagree.
From my point of view… / From my perspective…
I see what you’re saying but…
In my view… / It seems to me that…
You have a point there but…
What do you think of…?
I understand where you’re coming from but…
What are your thoughts on…?
Is it ok if I jump in for a moment….
How do you feel about…?
Excuse me for a second, but….
What’s your opinion on…?
Sorry, but I’m not done yet….
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USING ZOOM what you need to know User experience is better if you download the
We will use breakout rooms to work together in
app either for the laptop or phone/tablet
small rooms and we use the chat for different
devices.
types of communication. Annotations may be useful but will not neccesarily be a part of the
Click on the links for Zoom tutorials:
class.
How to join a meeting? Using the chat
Please get acquainted with using breakout
Participating in breakout rooms
rooms and the chat. Any technical difficulties,
Using annotations on a shared screen
do get in touch.
Mariana Casals @teacher.casals teacher.casals@gmail.com http://www.marianacasals.com
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