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Integrated Skills
B1U2 Let’s Talk Teens
Giving advice on parent-child relationships
Lead-in
What happened in the video?
What will it lead to ?
Watch the video and answer the following questions.
Parent-child tension
Reading
My mum keeps a notebook of my grades in every exam. She asks my teachers how I’m doing at school whenever she can. It seems as if my grades are the most important thing in her life. When we’re at home, she keeps pressing me to study all the time. I do as she says, but she is never happy with my grades. Why can’t she leave me alone? I want to take a break once in a while. I want to listen to music or go out with my friends. Is that too much to ask for?
Rebecca
Rebecca’s problem:
Her mother pays too much attention to her grades.
Turn to a radio programme for help.
Reading
Talk to
your feelings
a good time
put yourself
go with your friends
Opening
Body
Ending
Learning about the structure
Reading
Reading
Learning about the language
Dear Rebecca,
I understand your feelings. From your email, it sounds like you put a lot of effort into your schoolwork. If your mother doesn’t value that, of course you’re going to be unhappy.
But remember: every parent has high hopes for their children. Your mother wants you to be successful but she probably fails to see how you struggle. Try these pieces of advice and see if they help improve your relationship.
Reading
Learning about the language
Opening
Show your and analyze the _________from other point of view.
▪I can fully understand your feelings/how you feel.
▪I am sorry to hear/learn that you ...However, ...
▪It’s totally normal to feel this way. However, ...
▪I am glade to recieve your letter asking for my advice on...
understanding
problem
Reading
Learning about the language
First, talk to your mother. Make sure she understands your feelings. Choose a good time and start the conversation politely. You can begin with something like, ... you should also try to...Why don't you make a deal that you are both satisfied with?
Second, put yourself in your mother’s shoes and try to understand what she does. I know ... When your mother keeps pressing you to study all the time, think about the reason why she does so. When I was your age...
practical
specific
acceptable
persuasive
Reading
Learning about the language
Body
Offer several pieces of _________ to help solve the problem.
▪I think/feel you can try...
▪I feel that it would be helpful if...
▪It would be a good idea if...
▪You’d better...because...
advice
Learning about the language
Everything will turn out all right, I promise
Ending
End the letter with a ___________ message to cheer up the person you are writing to.
▪I hope these suggestions will be of help to you./
▪I will be very glad if you take my advice into serious consideration.
▪Whatever you decide to do, good luck!
▪I wish you all the best. / Best wishes!
positive
Reading
Learning about the language
Linking words and phrases
▪firstly, secondly, thirdly
▪besides, in addition,what’s more,finally
▪to begin with, moreover, last but not least
...
Reading
Write a letter of advice to Simon or Laura in the name of Cynthia.
Writing
share the letter of advice
Show Time!
Dear Laura,
I understand your feelings. Sometimes parents can become overprotective ---- after all, it is their job to protect their child from harm. But don't be unhappy.Try these pieces of advice and see if they help.
First, tell your parents what you think about their protective behavior. Tell them you fully understand their love for you, but explain the side effects of their overprotectiveness. They may change their mind after they learn about your feelings.
Second, show your parents how responsible you can be. Make it clear when you need their help and when you don't. For example, tell them that they need not worry about you when you go out with friends during the daytime. But if you want to go out in the evening, assure them that you will be home before 9 o'clock.
I hope you will find my advice helpful. I wish you all the best.
Yours sincerely,
Cynthia
Sample
polish the letter of advice after this class
Homework
Polish the letter of advice after this class
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