ENGL3001EF ENGLISH IN USE1

Before we get started.

HELLO~ I AM BETTY. B Bold Brave E Enthusiastic TT TalenT Y Yummy

BRAVO!

GETTING TO KNOW ALL OF US! Form a group of 5 or 6; Familiarize yourself with all the group mates; Prepare for a group introduction; Each team member gives out a particular

information (e.g. Something common about the members; something special about one individual, etc.);

Incorporate a lie into your group introduction (One group one lie);

Find out the lie. (Extra credits for those who find out; or for those who successfully cheated the rest)

GROUP INTRODUCTION What have you learnt? Mistake --it’s nothing to be afraid of. Stereotype --never judge a book by its cover. English --it’s not that boring.

A MEMO Who are you? What do you want me to know more about you? Why are you here? Where do you see yourself this time next year? How are you going to get there? What do you want from this course? (other than a

pass) What do you expect from yourself? What do you expect from your classmates? What do you expect from Betty?

INTRODUCTION OF THE COURSE See the syllabus. Text book: Book fair 10am-6pm 4 Sep (Wed)—5 Sep (Thu)

CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENTS 2 writings (essay) 1 in-class practice (details would be given

later by CC) 2 presentations

RULES Before we go to rules set by Betty, any rules

you want to set?

RULES 1. Participation—”You are students, not

spectators!” Challenge the teacher! 2. Punctuality within 15 mins after roll-call--Late; 4L =1A 15-30L= ½ A early leave >30 mins A~1/2 A 3. Food and Drinks (NO FOOD, except

candies. No alcohols!)

RULES (CON’T) 4. Mobiles Dictionary + photo taking of notes are okay No MSG, whatsapp, FB, WeChat, No Phoning. For emergency calls, please go outside. 5. Late submission Late submission within one day (including

one day) accounts for 20% of mark deduction; two days, 40%; … five days, Zero.

RULES (CON’T) 6. Plagiarism—Zero

SUMMARY The teacher The classmates Yourself The course The rules

Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself. –John Dewey