Benchmark Advanced Reading Homework

Please read the following article and be prepared to discuss it in class on Monday 24th October.

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Benchmark Higher Writing Assignment

For your first writing assignment I would like you to think about procrastination.

What is it, why do we do it and can it ever be helpful?

Please watch the TED Talk bellow and write a review using the instructions at the bottom of this post.

Good Luck :)

Writing Task

1. Write a 200-250 word review of Tim Urban's talk. Describe his main idea as well as presenting your views of both his talk and the wider topic of procrastination. Ensure that you critically assess both his presentation and and his ideas, providing arguments to support your assessment. 

Woman versus female

http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/grammar/woman-versus-female-0?page=1

17 Regional English accents

Slang Lesson

Here are some useful links for English Slang

http://grammar.yourdictionary.com/slang/common-uk-expressions-slang.html

http://thoughtcatalog.com/nico-lang/2013/09/71-simple-british-slang-phrases-everyone-should-start-using/

http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/developing-pronunciation-through-songs

UK Regional Accents

Here is a link to a great guide to UK accents:

http://www.goingenglish.com/uk-accents-and-dialects/

Addictions Speaking Lesson

A strong and emotive video to get you talking: