Sumários

The effect and benefit of laughter

2 Março 2023, 09:30 • Paula Alexandra Carvalho Alves Rodrigues Horta

  1. Defining humour and laughter
  2. Listening to neuroscientist Sophie Scott explain why humans laugh.
  3. Listening to Anthony McCarten's vies on the effect and benefit of laughter in his TED Talk "On Laughter"

Reporting verbs

1 Março 2023, 14:00 • Alexis Hannah Somerville

-Reporting verbs

-Celebrity quotes activity
-Mingling activity: clarifying predictions

Homework: see Moodle

'For & Against' Essays: Introduction

28 Fevereiro 2023, 15:30 • Ana Rita Martins Capela e Silva

Reading & Debating: "A border-free world would be better for everyone"

  • Arguments For & Against
'For & Against' Essays:
  • Structure
  • Language use
  • The Introductory Paragraph: examples & techniques

HOMEWORK: Based on the article read in class, write the introductory paragraph to a 'for & against' essay where the advantages and disadvantages of a border-free world are considered.

'For & Against' Essays: Introduction

28 Fevereiro 2023, 12:30 • Ana Rita Martins Capela e Silva

Reading & Debating: "A border-free world would be better for everyone"

  • Arguments For & Against
'For & Against' Essays:
  • Structure
  • Language use
  • The Introductory Paragraph: examples & techniques

HOMEWORK: Based on the article read in class, write the introductory paragraph to a 'for & against' essay where the advantages and disadvantages of a border-free world are considered

'For & Against' Essays: Introduction

28 Fevereiro 2023, 11:00 • Ana Rita Martins Capela e Silva

Reading & Debating: "A border-free world would be better for everyone"

  • Arguments For & Against
'For & Against' Essays:
  • Structure
  • Language use
  • The Introductory Paragraph: examples & techniques

HOMEWORK: Based on the article read in class, write the introductory paragraph to a 'for & against' essay where the advantages and disadvantages of a border-free world are considered.