Aim: How do we do the following: using the simple present tense with facts, saying polite expressions, and congratulating others?

Do Now: In your book or on a separate sheet of paper, answer the following question by writing five sentences like the example sentences: What are some facts about Korea? Example Sentences Koreans speak Korean. Most Koreans don’t speak English well. Seoul is the capital city. Koreans eat kimchi. Incheon International Airport is Korea’s most important airport.

Some Uses of the Simple Present Tense

Simple Present Use: Facts and General Truth, Page 169

Simple Present Tense Practice In a group of three to five people, ask people the following questions and write their answers on a separate sheet of paper. What are some facts about Kyonggi University? (5 team sentecnes) What are some facts about our English class? (5 team sentences) What are some facts about the soneung exam? (5 team sentences) What are some facts about Chusok? (5 team sentences)

Polite Expressions for Collaborating, Page 176 Would you mind Could you please … don’t you agree? … Is that right? I see your point, but… I’m afraid I don’t agree with… Oh, sorry. No problem. That’s a great idea! Thanks.

Polite Expressions Listening Practice, Pages 176 and 177

Polite Expressions Practice

Congratulating! (Page 179) That sounds great! Well done! Congratulations! Good for you! Way to go! Great job!

Congratulating Listening, Page 178

Congratulating Dialogue Practice