Slide 1 : Welcome to Elephant English Online LessonLower – Intermediate Lesson 1
Don’t worry if this lesson is too easy or too difficult. We will learn your level during this lesson.
PLEASE WAIT FOR THE LESSON TO BEGIN. THANK YOU.
Slide 2 : New World Civilisation Mayan, Aztec Revenue Stimulate Columbus Cortes Swiss In this lesson we will:
1) Work out ‘Connections’2) Check new words3) Read a story4) Discussion5) Watch a short video
Slide 4 : New World Civilisation Mayan, Aztec Revenue Stimulate Columbus Cortes Swiss
Slide 5 : New World Civilisation Mayan, Aztec Revenue Stimulate Columbus Cortes Swiss The New World was the name given to America after it was discovered by the Italian Christopher Columbus.
Slide 6 : New World Civilisation Mayan, Aztec Revenue Stimulate Columbus Cortes Swiss The Mayan people were an old (ancient) civilisation which lived in the America’s.
Slide 7 : New World Civilisation Mayan, Aztec Revenue Stimulate Columbus Cortes Swiss The Mayan people were an old (ancient) civilisation which lived in the America’s.
Slide 8 : New World Civilisation Mayan, Aztec Revenue Stimulate Columbus Cortes Swiss An ancient American people An advanced society of living people People from Switzerland Income. Money which is received. A Spanish explorer. An Italian explorer to excite ; to start activity The Americas after 1492
Slide 9 : The chocolate business grows larger each year. But did you know that chocolate is a New World Crop? It comes from a bean which has been grown for more than 3000 years. In fact, it was a part of daily life for the Mayan people and other native American civilisations. It was originally drunk rather than eaten. The word actually means ‘bitter drink’ for the people drank it unsweetened. They regular flavoured it with chilli and vanilla. Highlight any words you do not understand.
Listen and choose your answerA B C D
2. Grammar point.
Slide 10 : The word actually means ‘bitter drink’ for the people drank it unsweetened. Grammar Focus~ for(also means ‘because’)Very polite/old use of English – or found in Newspapers. I will take my umbrella because it is raining outside = I will take my umbrella for it is raining outside.
Slide 11 : Since then, Chocolate has become one of the most popular foods in the world, generating billions of dollars in revenue. In addition, health experts have discovered that chocolate has many healthful benefits. It helps fight cancer, stimulates the brain and lowers blood pressure.It all comes from the cocoa bean and several thousand years of history. Which statement is NOT True?
It generates billions of dollars because of the health benefits
It helps fight cancer
People all over the world eat chocolate
Health experts have discovered that chocolate can be healthy
Slide 12 : DISCUSSION
Slide 13 : VIDEO
Slide 14 : THANK YOU