Week 6

[OEE604 - MR.MARKLAND - 2:30-3:30 - 21/03/14]

Lesson 6 - 'Understanding and Practicing Pronunciation (2)'

Repeat lecture: Lesson 4

Presentation Link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1ePdwB-DW-GZFJJZHc5czRwSlU/edit?usp=sharing

[OEE605 - MR.MARKLAND - 5:30-7:30 - 21/03/14] [Film Club]

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (Musical Horror, 2007)

Description: The infamous story of Benjamin Barker, a.k.a Sweeney Todd, who sets up a barber shop down in London which is the basis for a sinister partnership with his fellow tenant, Mrs. Lovett. Based on the hit Broadway musical.

Week 5

[OEE604 - MR.MARKLAND - 2:30-3:30 - 14/03/14]

Lesson 5 - 'English Slang (understanding informal language)'

In preparation for the business grammar lecture, we'll be covering the importance of English slang, so that you can begin to understand the difference between formal and informal language. This lesson will cover how slang reflects subcultures, their origins and how these words/phrases are used in a casual/urban environment. To conclude todays special topic, we'll be reviewing Wallace & Gromits 'A Matter of Loaf and Death' (2008), as an example of British slang. 

Presentation Link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1ePdwB-DW-GZ3FvVUt0WFo4UFU/edit?usp=sharing

Week 4

[OEE604 - MR.MARKLAND - 2:30-3:30 - 07/03/14]

Lesson 4 - 'Understanding and Practicing Pronunciation'

This lesson will cover the basics of English pronunciation, designed specifically for native Chinese speakers. You'll learn how we speak, and which oral organs we use to create certain sounds. A useful method to practice to gain clearer speech is being able to brake down words into their simplest sounds (phonemes). The pronunciation of vowels will be our core focus, with additional attention given to consonants, in relation to phonemes. Activities done during the lesson will help prepare you to speak to Google (easywaytest.com), which will determine if your speech can be understood.

Presentation Link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1ePdwB-DW-GZFJJZHc5czRwSlU/edit?usp=sharing

[OEE605 - MR.MARKLAND - 5:30-7:30 - 07/03/14] [Film Club]

Film 1 (Comedy) - 'Life Of Brian' (1979)

As part of our extended program, 'Film Of The Week' has been launched, to help immerse you in an English speaking environment, in order to gain a better understanding of complex terminology, accents and western culture.  

Description - Brian is born on the original Christmas, in the stable next door. He spends his life being mistaken for a messiah.

Week 3

[OEE604 - MR.MARKLAND - 2:30-3:30 - 28/02/14]

Lesson 3 - 'Interpreting Culture'

To improve your understand of the English language, you must digest popular western culture. In previous classes we have covered the 'Watch, Listen, Download and Read' rule, this lesson will cover the 'Listen' part of that rule. American and UK music from the 20's to 00's has been spread by a variety of different cultures and subcultures, reflecting and influencing historical movements and revolutions. As well as engaging in a discussion to talk about a selection of music videos and lyrics, you will will also learn the historical and cultural relevance of these tracks, and how they helped shape western society. 

Presentation Link - https://drive.google.com/a/life.hkbu.edu.hk/#my-drive