Knowing and Believing
Introduce yourselves (“My name’s ….
I’m from …. I speak …. (1,2,3++) languages …. The reason I came to English
today is to ….” My favourite ice cream flavour is …..)
Speaking: What do you know about
Manchester? “The city is quite big and dirty. There are lots of shops and
restaurants. It rains a lot.” Does everyone believe (agree) with what you said?
Expressions (‘know’ & ‘believe’)
1.
She knows the software inside out.
2.
Believe it or not, he finished his homework in 5 minutes.
3.
I know this city like the back of my hand.
4.
The children love to play make believe.
a. To pretend or imagine.
b.
To be very familiar with a place or thing (not a person). x2
c. So unusual (and amazing)
that it is difficult to believe.
Discussion (know & believe)
1. What is something
interesting that you know about your hometown?
2. What is a skill you would
like to know how to do?
3. Who is the most
knowledgeable person you know?
4. Do you know any good books
or movies that you would recommend?
5. How do you know when you
have made the right choice / decision?
6. Do you believe that
honesty is always the best policy?
7. What do
you believe is the biggest challenge facing the world today?
8. Do you believe in luck?
9. In today’s Easy English
story from the Bible, Mary doesn’t know where Jesus is. Then she see Jesus and
believes. Read the story from John 20:1-18
