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Book Club: ‘Four Thousand Weeks’ C1 & 2 Level

60 mins / class

8 classes / course

3-6 capacity

Course objectives

Read a few chapters of the book & take notes each week

Speak more and focus on conveying clear & concise meaning

Build vocabulary with weekly vocabulary exercises and homework tasks

Practice writing and receive professional feedback

Build Confidence - speaking in small groups of international students

Course schedule and agenda

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Class 1 - Class 1 - ‘Four Thousand Weeks’: Lesson 1

Read the introduction before the lesson Get an introduction to the book and get used to Burkeman's writing style. Which is incredibly engaging!

Class 2 - Class 2 - ‘Four Thousand Weeks’: Lesson 2

Class 3 - Class 3 - ‘Four Thousand Weeks’: Lesson 3

Class 4 - Class 4 - ‘Four Thousand Weeks’: Lesson 4

Class 5 - Class 5 - ‘Four Thousand Weeks’: Lesson 5

Class 6 - Class 6 - ‘Four Thousand Weeks’: Lesson 6

Class 7 - Class 7 - ‘Four Thousand Weeks’: Lesson 7

Class 8 - Class 8 - ‘Four Thousand Weeks’: Lesson 8

Course description

In this course we will read the brilliant '4000 Weeks' by Oliver Burkeman. We will discuss the issues and ideas raised in the book. This course is perfect for anyone who is looking for a new and exciting way to learn English while contemplating our relationship with time! This book is a great choice if you are an advanced learner and want to build your vocabulary. The book is suitable for anyone with C1 (Advanced) level of English and above. READING LEVEL: This book is challenging to read, You will need to read consistently throughout the course. But, it is incredibly rewarding reading experience that is perfect for high level learners. ***IMPORTANT - It is necessary to buy or download your own copy of the book and you will be asked to read a few chapters each week BEFORE the lesson*** The course includes: - Interactive and communicate weekly lessons - Homework assignments - Useful vocabulary - Extra materials related to the book (videos, interesting articles etc.) - Online student community where you can ask questions and discuss important ideas In the lessons we will: 1. Hold deep and meaningful conversations 2. Study useful vocabulary and collocations in context 3. Try to implement the ideas in the book in our own lives How It Works: READ: You read the appropriate chapters of the book BEFORE the lesson THINK: Each week there are questions about each chapter for you to think about and make notes on. SPEAK: Join the lesson and discuss the chapters that we have read. DO HOMEWORK: There is also an optional writing task and vocabulary exercises to complete each week. SHARE: Join our online community for interesting videos and extra materials related to the book. Reading Schedule: Read before the lesson: Class 1: Introduction: In The Long Run, We’re All Dead Class 2: Chapters 1 & 2 Class 3: Chapters 3 & 4 Class 4: Chapters 5 & 6 Class 5: Chapters 7 & 8 Class 6: Chapters 9 & 10 Class 7: Chapters 11 & 12 Class 8: Chapters 13 & 14

Course materials

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Meet your teacher

Ian Marshall

Certified English Teacher - - 14 Years Experience - - Group & Individual Classes

I am a fully qualified English teacher with 14 years of experience teaching students from all over the world and of all different levels. I started teaching in 2010, earning my CELTA qualification in 2012 and starting my DELTA in 2017. Currently I teach a lot of group classes on italki - Including my popular Book Clubs - If you want to see the classes I offer you can check them out here - https://www.italki.com/en/group-class/7149455/english I specialise in teaching advanced levels and IELTS exam preparation. However, throughout my career I have taught everyone from beginner to advanced and from students to CEO's and I can plan lessons for students of any level.
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