Cours à distance · Bac Pro

English · Terminale professionnelle · CEFR B1 → B1+

Week 4 Situation B: present your project

By Friday, you have recorded a structured presentation of your project.

Exam, Situation B: speaking on your own for 5 minutes (B1 → B1+).

Everything is in English. Need help? Read the worked example, listen to the model, then try again.

This week: 3 lessons

  1. Lesson 1 · Structure a 5-minute presentation 40 min
  2. Lesson 2 · Past simple and present perfect for your experience 35 min
  3. Lesson 3 · Record your presentation 45 min

One lesson a day is enough: for example Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

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Lesson 1 · 40 min

Structure a 5-minute presentation

Objective

Plan a clear presentation.

The lesson

A clear presentation has an introduction (who you are, what you will present), two or three parts (the project, your role, the results) and a conclusion (what you learnt, what's next). Use signposts: First of all, Moving on to, To sum up.

Worked example

Good morning. My name is Sarah and I'm in my final year of a vocational course in childcare. Today, I'm going to talk about my placement in a nursery school. First of all, I'll describe the place. Then, I'll explain my tasks. Finally, I'll tell you what I learnt. Let's start with the place.

Listen to the model

The introduction gives: the name, the training, the topic and the plan (First of all, Then, Finally).

Practise: self-correcting exercises

Put the signposts in the right place.

  1. Beginning of the plan:
  2. To change part:
  3. For the conclusion:
  4. Today, I'm going to my placement.
  5. In the conclusion, you say what you .

Your turn: a small production

Write

Write the plan of your presentation: introduction, 3 parts with 3 key words each, conclusion.

Sentence starters: Introduction: Today I am going to talk about… · Part 1: … / Part 2: … / Part 3: … · Conclusion: To sum up,…

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Worksheet to complete (paper or ENT)

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Name: Class: Date:

Cours à distance · Bac Pro · Terminale · English · Week 4 · Lesson 1

Structure a 5-minute presentation

Plan a clear presentation.

1. Complete the lesson with the words in the box.

introduction · signposts · what

A clear presentation has an (who you are, what you will present), two or three parts (the project, your role, the results) and a conclusion ( you learnt, what's next). Use : First of all, Moving on to, To sum up.

2. Exercises: fill in the blanks or circle the right answer.

  1. Beginning of the plan: ( Moving on to / First of all / To sum up )
  2. To change part: ( To sum up / Moving on to / First of all )
  3. For the conclusion: ( Let's start with / First of all / To sum up )
  4. Today, I'm going to ( talked about / talking about / talk about ) my placement.
  5. In the conclusion, you say what you .

3. Write the plan of your presentation: introduction, 3 parts with 3 key words each, conclusion.

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Lesson 2 · 35 min

Past simple and present perfect for your experience

Objective

Talk precisely about what you did and what you have learnt.

The lesson

Use the past simple for precise facts of your placement (Last March, I worked…). Use the present perfect for results and skills until now (I have learnt to…, I have become more confident).

Worked example

Last March, I worked for six weeks in a nursery school in Montpellier. I prepared activities and I helped the children at lunchtime. Since then, I have become more confident with parents, and I have learnt to adapt to each child.

Listen to the model

Last March → worked, prepared, helped (finished facts). Since then → have become, have learnt (results until now).

Practise: self-correcting exercises

Choose the right tense.

  1. In January, I my placement in a hotel.
  2. Since my placement, I my English.
  3. My tutor me the software on the first day.
  4. I a lot this year.
  5. Two years ago, we a bench for the school.

Your turn: a small production

Write

Write 8 sentences about your placement or project: 4 facts in the past simple, 4 results in the present perfect.

Sentence starters: Last year, I worked on… · We built / made… · Thanks to this, I have learnt…

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Name: Class: Date:

Cours à distance · Bac Pro · Terminale · English · Week 4 · Lesson 2

Past simple and present perfect for your experience

Talk precisely about what you did and what you have learnt.

1. Complete the lesson with the words in the box.

confident · past simple · present perfect

Use the for precise facts of your placement (Last March, I worked…). Use the for results and skills until now (I have learnt to…, I have become more ).

2. Exercises: fill in the blanks or circle the right answer.

  1. In January, I ( have done / did ) my placement in a hotel.
  2. Since my placement, I ( have improved / improved ) my English.
  3. My tutor ( showed / has shown ) me the software on the first day.
  4. I ( learnt / have learnt ) a lot this year.
  5. Two years ago, we ( have built / built ) a bench for the school.

3. Write 8 sentences about your placement or project: 4 facts in the past simple, 4 results in the present perfect.

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Lesson 3 · 45 min

Record your presentation

Objective

Speak for 3 to 5 minutes from notes.

The lesson

Prepare a cue card with key words only, not full sentences. Practise three times. When you record, speak slowly, make pauses and show a photo or an object if you can. It's normal to make mistakes: keep going!

Worked example

To sum up, this placement was a great experience. I have learnt to work in a team and to stay calm with the children. Next year, I would like to take the competitive exam to become a nursery assistant. Thank you for your attention. I'm ready for your questions.

Listen to the model

The conclusion sums up, gives a next step and invites questions.

Practise: self-correcting exercises

Check your cue card. Choose the right answers.

  1. On a cue card, you write .
  2. Before recording, practise .
  3. If you make a mistake, .
  4. At the end, say: Thank you for your .
  5. Then invite the examiner: I'm ready for your .

Your turn: a small production

Speak and record

Record your presentation (3 to 5 minutes) with your cue card. Listen to it once and note one thing to improve.

Sentence starters: Good morning. Today I am going to present… · Let's move on to… · Thank you for listening.

Use the voice recorder of your phone. Listen once, then record again if you want. Name the file as explained below.

Worksheet to complete (paper or ENT)

Print it, or copy it into your notebook. You can also complete it on a computer and upload it.

Name: Class: Date:

Cours à distance · Bac Pro · Terminale · English · Week 4 · Lesson 3

Record your presentation

Speak for 3 to 5 minutes from notes.

1. Complete the lesson with the words in the box.

cue card · keep going · pauses

Prepare a with key words only, not full sentences. Practise three times. When you record, speak slowly, make and show a photo or an object if you can. It's normal to make mistakes: !

2. Exercises: fill in the blanks or circle the right answer.

  1. On a cue card, you write ( full sentences / nothing / key words ).
  2. Before recording, practise ( never / once at night / three times ).
  3. If you make a mistake, ( stop and restart / keep going / delete everything ).
  4. At the end, say: Thank you for your .
  5. Then invite the examiner: I'm ready for your .

3. Record your presentation (3 to 5 minutes) with your cue card. Listen to it once and note one thing to improve.

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I hand in my work

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  3. Written work: click « Copy my text » and paste it in an ENT message or a document. Oral work: record it with the voice recorder of your phone.
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  5. Upload them on the ENT, in the space your teacher has opened for « Week 4 » (homework drop box, cahier de textes or messaging), before the date your teacher gives.
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