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ENGLISH NOTES FOR FORM ONE
Notes 1
A) NOTES
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TOPIC 1 - LISTENING TO AND UNDERSTANDING SIMPLE TEXTS ABOUT A VARIETY OF EVENTS AND SITUATION
TOPIC 2 - GIVING DIRECTIONS
TOPIC 3 - USING A DICTIONARY
TOPIC 4 - EXPRESSING PERSONAL AND GROUP ROUTINE/HABITS
TOPIC 5 - EXPRESSING ONGOING ACTIVITIES
TOPIC 6 - EXPRESSING LIKES AND DISLIKES
TOPIC 7 - TALKING ABOUT ONES FAMILY
TOPIC 8 - EXPRESSING OPINIONS AND FEELINGS
TOPC 9 - TALKING ABOUT PAST EVENTS/ACTIVITIES
TOPIC 10 - EXPRESSING FUTURE PLANS AND ACTIVITIES
TOPIC 11 - READING A VARIETY OF TEXTS (INTENSIVE READING)
TOPIC 12 - INTERPRETING LITERARY WORKS
TOPIC 13 - ANALYSING INFORMATION FROM MEDIA.
TOPIC 14 - WRITING A PERSONAL LETTER
TOPIC 15 - TAKING NOTES
TOPIC 16 - WRITING A VARIETY OF TEXTS
B) SHORT STORIES
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Mabala The Farmer
Hawa The Bus Driver
Kalulu The Hare
Notes 2
IMPORTANCE OF LEARNING
ENGLISH - PART 1
1. English is a global language
English is the most commonly spoken
language in the world. One out of five people can speak or at least understand
English. it is the official language in 53 countries and is spoken as a first
language by around 400 million people worldwide. But that’s not all, it is also
the most common second language in the world.
2. Studying English can help you get a job
English is the language of
science, aviation, computers, diplomacy, and tourism. Knowing English
increases your chances of getting a good job in a multinational company within
your home country or of finding work abroad.
3. English gives access to more
entertainment and more access to the Internet
Nowadays, many films, TV shows, books and
music are published and produced in English. By understanding English, you
won’t need to rely on translations and subtitles anymore. By accessing these
media, you will also continuously improve your English listening and reading
skills.
English is currently the language of the
internet. An estimated of 565 million people use the internet every day and
about 52% of the world’s most visited websites are displayed in English.
Therefore, learning this language gives access to over half the content of the
internet, which might not be available otherwise. Whether it is for fun or for
work, if you understand English, you will be able to exchange information with
more people online and use many more materials.
4. With English, you’ll be able to study
anywhere in the world.
English is the Language of Education. A large number of the world’s top universities are located in English-speaking countries, such as the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. As a result, many of these universities require their students to have a good level of English to be admitted. In addition, several universities offer programs taught in English, so being proficient in the language can give you a wider range of options when it comes to choosing a school.
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