SESSION 1:
A FOREIGN CORRESPONDENT
Being a foreign correspondent implies reporting on events outside of their country in a fast and accurate way and although it can be dangerous and frustrating, it can also have a real impact on society. Foreign correspondents are an essential part in modern journalism. They connect important issues in specific countries or even little regions, and the world at large. They promote cross-cultural knowledge and understanding, and often influence the outcome of political situations.
1. Listen to an interview with a foreign correspondent. What do you think her job involves? Audio 3.09 Then do exercises 2-4 on page 113.
2. Janice is asked some questions. Transform them into reported questions and summarize Janice's answers. Remember back-shifting the verb and avoid inversion.
Example: "Do you travel to dangerous places?"
Students wanted to know if she traveled to dangerous places. She answered she actually had to because if you want to get a really good story you need to get close to the action.
"So, why do you do it?"
"How do you prepare for each story?"
"What is the most difficult part of your job?"
"Would you recommend your job to other people?"
3. Complete the rule below with the following words and give one example for each:
requests yes/no questions wh-questions
4. Listen to Christina Lamb, chief foreign correspondent for The Sunday Times and best-selling author and say if the statements are True or False.
Christina Lamb had dreamt of being a foreign correspondent since she was a child. T/F
Talibans are part of the Yihadi movement. T/F
When she's packing she prefers thinking about the story instead of the dangers. T/F
People's daily lives in Afghanistan are normal, they just try to get on with life. T/F
Malala is a feminist activist she met in Afghanistan T/F
SESSION 2:
SHARING NEWS: VOCABULARY
1. Observe the wordcloud and find ten expressions related to passing information. Which of these expressions are idiomatic?
2. Go to page 112 and do exercises 1 & 2 in the Vocabulary section.
REPORTING VERBS
There are a few verbs that will prove very useful when reporting. You will avoid repeating say (say something to somebody) or tell (tell somebody something) all the time and you will be more specific. Here you have a list, but careful! They have different structures that you will have to learn along with the word . LIST OF REPORTING VERBS.
3. Take this test.
4. Fill in the gaps with the right form of the reporting verb:
promise apologize warn ask remind explain encourage insist
agree recommend decide advise suggest
I ............... my boss if I could leave early.
She ................. him to see a doctor
We ................... to meet the following day.
She ....................... for forgetting the book.
They ...................... to go to the cinema.
The teacher ........................ the students to ask questions.
We ....................... what the exams would cover.
He ..................... on paying.
I ........................... him that I wouldn't do it again.
I ......................... visiting the British Museum while you're in London.
She .......................... him to take his keys.
I ....................... leaving soon.
I ................................ them not to go in the water.
5. Now, go to page 115 and do exercises 1 & 2 in the Vocabulary section: Reporting Verbs.
SESSION 3:
EDITORS
What does an editor do? An editor is in charge of and determines the final content of a newspaper, magazine, or multi-author book. So, their role is so relevant in spreading the news.
1. Watch this video to know more about this exciting profession and fill in the gaps:
A combination of creativity, writing skills and detailed orientation help editors (1).................... the quality of writing for all different types of media. Editors plan and revise content for publication in books, newspapers, magazines, or websites. They review story ideas and decide what material will (2)................... most to readers, and comment on how to improve it.
In smaller organizations, a single editor may perform all of the editorial (3).................. or share them with only a few other people.
There are several types of editors: Copy editors (4)...................... text for errors and check for readability, style, and ensure it meets the publication’s policies. They may confirm sources or (5)..................... facts, and arrange page layouts. Publication assistants at book-publishing houses evaluate manuscripts and proofread (6)........................... Those employed by small newspapers often answer phones and proofread articles.
Assistant editors are responsible for a particular subject such as local news or sports. (7).................... editors typically have the final say about what is published, and oversee hiring. Managing editors work for magazines, newspapers and television (8)............................., and oversee daily operations for the news department. Most editors work full-time schedules in offices, though working from home is (9)............................ common. Coordinating multiple projects under high-pressure deadlines can be challenging, and may require workweeks longer than 40 hours.
Employers generally prefer a bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or English, along with media experience. For some positions, strong writing (10)....................... from reporting or writing, maybe enough.
2. Go to page 115 and do exercises 1 & 2 in the section Functions: Making a Point. Here you will listen to two editors giving their opinion a bout a potential news story.
3. Download these editing worksheet and try to find most of the writing errors. Then re-write the paragraphs.
SESSION 4:
FCE GRAMMAR TEST
1. What is the FCE exam? Podcast. Listen to an English teacher form the British Council with lots of experience as an examiner.
What level is FCE in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF, CEFR)?
What are the main parts of the FCE exam?
What is the computer-based exam like?
Why is it so useful for your life as a student or future work here or abroad?
3. Take this test.
SESSION 5:
MRS DALLOWAY
COMPARE VIRGINIA WOOLF'S MRS DALLOWAY AND JAMES JOYCE'S ULYSSES. Read the article draw a chart with two columns. Then, compare the common features these two works have.
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