Lesson bts cg 2 Wednesday the 23RD OF SEPTEMBER

 

Lesson bts cg 2 Wednesday the 23RD OF SEPTEMBER

Goals

Vocabulary / THE LINKWORDS

Word of the day

moreover / besides/ furthermore (De plus)

though / although/ even though / even if (Bien que/ même si ) 

Ai doom : the belief that the world is going to end because of AI

 

 

STEP 1 the link words

Exercise 1: Multiple Choice – Nuance & Grammar (B2 Level)

Focus: Testing the grammatical structures that follow specific linkers (e.g., gerund/noun vs. full clause).

Choose the correct linking word to complete each sentence.

1. __________ the heavy rain, the outdoor theatre performance was not cancelled.
• a) Although
• b) Despite + NOM
• c) However
• d) Unless
2. The company lost millions this quarter. __________, they decided to downsize the marketing team.
• a) Because of
• b) Whereas
• c) Therefore( DONC)
• d) Besides
3. She locked all her documents in the safe __________ anyone should see them.
• a) for fear that ( de peur que )
• b) in order to
• c) unless
• d) otherwise
4. Online learning offers great flexibility. On the downside, __________, it requires immense self-discipline.
• a) likewise
• b) because
• c) as well as
• d) however ( cependant)
5. We need to leave exactly on time, __________ we will miss the opening remarks of the conference.
• a) meanwhile
• b) otherwise ( autrement)
• c) as a consequence
• d) until

Exercise 2: Error Correction – Spot the Blunder

Focus: Identifying incorrect syntax or misuse of linkers in context.

Each of the following sentences contains one mistake regarding the use of a linking word. Rewrite the sentences correctly.

1. In spite of + nom donc ici although car suivi d une phrase the weather was terrible, they enjoyed their hike in the mountains.
2. The smartphone has revolutionized communication; likewise ( de la même façon)MOREOVER , it has significantly decreased our attention spans.
3. You will not pass the B2 exam UNLESS  you study consistently every day.
4. The CEO highlighted the company's strong financial PROS during the annual meeting.
5. DUE TO  his poor time management, James missed the project deadline.

STEP 2 HOW TO UNDERSTAND A TEXT  METHODOLOGY

STEP 3 APPLICATION

 

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE HERE

https://share.gemini.google/7PctGJSdJwTl

 

 

STEP 3 LET US SUMARIZE THE TEXT

Lines in the text
LINE 1 TO 5	As things stand ,The traditional means of recruiting people is abandoned bit by bit in favor of AI in australia
Line 5 to 9	While some people consider that using AI in the recuitment process is a detrimental thing others hold the opposite view
Line 10 to 15	Indeed some specialists consider that the typical ways of recruiting people is something of the past.Thanks to AI , companies can browse / read application letters faster and in a more efficient way to find the perfect individual for the job
Line 15 to 20	Since recruiters   are overworked they need to recruit people faster and thus they use AI to be more efficient in their recruitment process.Moreover AI comes handy = is useful as it is able to screen = evaluate Video resumes that are increasingly used nowadays

STEP 4 VOCABULARY REVISION

Read the summary and find  the link words  ( parceque /de plus ..) = there are 7 of them 

IN RED  

STEP 5 VOCABULARY REVISION : find the following words in the summary

1.    Etre pratique TO BE HANDY 

2.    Etre capable de TO BE ABLE TO 

3.    De plus en plusINCREASINGLY 

4.    De nos jours NOWADAYS

5.    Etre une chose demodée TO BE A THING OF THE PAST 

6.    Jeter un coup d œil (to) TO BROWSE

7.    Dommageable DETRIMENTAL 

8.    En l’etat actuel des choses  AS THINGS STAND

9.    Petit à petit  BIT BY BIT 

10. Moyen / un instrument  A MEANS 

 homework 

TEST THURSDAY THE  30 TH 

LEARN  THE FOLLOWING TEXT 

 

As things stand ,The traditional means of recruiting people is abandoned bit by bit in favor of AI in australia

While some people consider that using AI in the recuitment process is a detrimental thing others hold the opposite view

Indeed some specialists consider that the typical ways of recruiting people is something of the past.Thanks to AI , companies can browse / read application letters faster and in a more efficient way to find the perfect individual for the job

Since recruiters   are overworked they need to recruit people faster and thus they use AI to be more efficient in their recruitment process.Moreover AI comes handy = is useful as it is able to screen = evaluate Video resumes that are increasingly used nowadays