New concept english for jss1
Here are some new concept English words and phrases that your JSS1 students might find interesting and useful:
Vocabulary
- Sustainable: able to be maintained at a certain level or rate without causing harm to the environment Example: "The company is committed to sustainable practices to reduce its carbon footprint."
- Diversity: the state of having many different types of things Example: "The city celebrates its diversity by hosting cultural festivals throughout the year."
- Empathy: the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person Example: "It's important to practice empathy when communicating with others to avoid misunderstandings."
- Innovate: to create new and original ideas or products Example: "The company is innovating new technologies to improve customer experience."
- Resilience: the ability to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions Example: "The team showed great resilience in the face of adversity and won the game."
Phrases
- Break a leg!: a phrase used to wish someone good luck Example: "I'm going to the audition, wish me luck! Break a leg!"
- Get a grip!: a phrase used to tell someone to calm down or focus Example: "Hey, get a grip! You're getting too worked up over nothing."
- In a nutshell: a phrase used to summarize something briefly Example: "The company's mission can be summed up in a nutshell: to provide excellent customer service."
- On the same page: a phrase used to describe when people have the same understanding or agreement Example: "We're all on the same page now, let's move forward with the project."
- Take it with a grain of salt: a phrase used to advise someone to be cautious or skeptical Example: "Don't believe everything you read online, take it with a grain of salt."
Grammar
- Modal verbs: verbs that express possibility, necessity, or obligation (e.g. can, could, may, might, shall, should, will, would) Example: "You can attend the meeting if you're available."
- Passive voice: a sentence structure where the subject receives the action of the verb Example: "The play was written by Shakespeare."
- Relative clauses: clauses that provide additional information about a noun Example: "The book, which is on the bestseller list, is a must-read."
- Conditional sentences: sentences that express a condition and its consequence Example: "If it rains, we'll stay indoors."
- Active and passive voice: understanding the difference between active and passive voice in sentence construction
These concepts can be introduced in a fun and engaging way through discussions, role-plays, and activities. Make sure to provide opportunities for students to practice and reinforce their understanding of these new concepts.