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Unit 1: English My Way – Learning Circles
Watch these videos and learn some English words and phrases to help you with everyday life

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  1. 1 English My Way – Learning Circles
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  3. 3 English My Way Radio – Urdu
  4. 4 English My Way Radio – Somali
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    Session 1

    4 Activities

    Introduction and School

    01 Aug 2014

    What is a Learning Circle and how can you run one?

    Watch the trainer's guide and do the first Learning Circle, School, here!

     

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    Session 2

    3 Activities

    Dentist

    02 Aug 2014

    Has anyone in your Learning Circle ever had to see the dentist? This time, Ayesha has a problem with her teeth. Muna tells her to make an appointment at the dentist, but they don't know what to say on the phone. We'll look at some useful phrases for making appointments and giving advice.

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    Session 3

    3 Activities

    Bus

    03 Aug 2014

    Has anyone in your Learning Circle ever taken the wrong bus? This time, Samina takes a bus, but it is going the wrong way. We’ll look at some useful language for taking buses and trains, checking information and asking for advice.

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    Session 4

    3 Activities

    Market

    04 Aug 2014

    Has anyone in your Learning Circle ever taken something back to the market? This time, Ayesha buys a clock at the market, but when she gets home she discovers it doesn’t work. We look at some useful phrases for asking about prices and returning faulty goods.

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    Session 5

    3 Activities

    Address

    05 Aug 2014

    Has anyone in your Learning Circle ever had to find an address? This time, Muna invites Samina to her house, but she gets lost and can’t find her way. We look at some useful phrases for asking for and understanding directions.

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    Session 6

    3 Activities

    Post Office

    07 Aug 2014

    Has anyone in your Learning Circle ever used the post office? This time, Muna needs to send a package, but she doesn’t know which service to choose. We look at some useful phrases for posting things and asking about times and prices.

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    Session 7

    3 Activities

    Ambulance

    08 Aug 2014

    Has anyone in your Learning Circle ever phoned for an ambulance? This time, Deeqa’s brother suddenly becomes sick. She has to get an ambulance, but she is not sure what to say. We look at some useful phrases for phoning for help and asking people to speak slowly.

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    Session 8

    3 Activities

    Medicine

    09 Aug 2014

    Has anyone in your Learning Circle ever taken medicine? This time, Ayesha buys some medicine for her cold, but she can’t read the instructions. We learn some useful phrases for describing symptoms, asking for help and checking instructions.

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    Session 9

    3 Activities

    Shopping

    10 Aug 2014

    Has anyone in your Learning Circle ever been to a shopping centre? This time, Samina wants to buy a dress for Deeqa’s daughter, but she can’t find the right colour or size. We look at some useful phrases for talking about our favourite things and asking for different colours and sizes in shops.

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    Session 10

    3 Activities

    Supermarket

    11 Aug 2014

    Has anyone in your Learning Circle ever been shopping in a supermarket? This time, Samina goes to a supermarket, but she doesn't know how to use the self-checkout machine. We look at some useful phrases for asking for help, asking what things mean and asking how to do things.

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    Session 11

    3 Activities

    Phone call

    12 Aug 2014

    Has anyone in your Learning Circle ever had a difficult phone call? This time, Ayesha receives a phone call at home, but she cannot understand what it is about. We look at some useful phrases for answering the phone, finding out what people want and asking them to slow down.

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    Session 12

    3 Activities

    Cake

    13 Aug 2014

    Has anyone in your Learning Circle ever baked a cake? Ayesha wants to bake a cake for Deeqa’s birthday. It goes wrong, and Samina shows her how to make one properly. We look at some useful phrases for talking about food and sharing recipes.

     

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    Session 13

    3 Activities

    Job interviews

    14 Aug 2014

    Has anyone in your Learning Circle ever had a job interview in English? Shazia has a meeting with a careers advisor. We look at some useful phrases for dealing with this situation. 

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    Session 14

    3 Activities

    Speaking at work

    15 Aug 2014

    Has anyone in your Learning Circle had to ask their colleagues for something in English at work? In this Learning Circle, Samina has to make arrangements with her boss.