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If at first you fail, ...

• try, try, try again!

Other possibilites:

• keep trying
• give up
• start cursing
• sit down and think it over
• try it differently
• pity yourself
• scream out loud
• concentrate better
• take a nap
• sleep over it
• take a different perspective
• blame your neighbour, parents, teacher, ...
• destroy the evidence that you tried
• do it the way your mum / dad told you to do it
• ...

• Are you a successful person? Why? Why not?
  

• Do you struggle and pity yourself, if you fail?
• Do you cope with failure easily?

• Is there something that you've tried to learn, but have never been able to do (well)?
• Is there something that you learnt to do after a lot of effort?
• Is there something in your life that you would like to be able to do in the future?

• Have there been any failures that made your life better?
• Is there a right time to give up and stop trying? Or should you never give up?
• Can you think of any famous people who failed spectacularly at something?
• Can you think of any famous quotes or idioms about success or failure?

"Failure isn't fatal, but failure to change might be" - John Wooden

“Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly.” - Robert F. Kennedy

“Success is most often achieved by those who don't know that failure is inevitable.” - Coco Chanel

“If you're not prepared to be wrong, you'll never come up with anything original.” - Ken Robinson

“Giving up is the only sure way to fail.” - Gena Showalter

“Failure should be our teacher, not our undertaker. Failure is delay, not defeat. It is a temporary detour, not a dead end. Failure is something we can avoid only by saying nothing, doing nothing, and being nothing.” - Denis Waitley

“It's failure that gives you the proper perspective on success.” - Ellen DeGeneres

“I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.” - Thomas A. Edison

“There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure.” - Paulo Coelho

“We are all failures - at least the best of us are.” - J.M. Barrie

“Winners are not afraid of losing. But losers are. Failure is part of the process of success. People who avoid failure also avoid success.” - Robert T. Kiyosaki

“It’s not how far you fall, but how high you bounce that counts.” - Zig Ziglar

Presenting your thoughts

1. Read out loud your quotation.
2. Translate your quotation into German. Look up words that you don't understand.
3. Search the author profile on the Internet and summurize it in a few sentences (job, place, age)
4. Explain the quotation in your own words.
5. Illustrate your quotation by giving an example of your life.

 Five great questions to ask yourself after a failure

1. What can I learn from this?Take responsibility for what went wrong. OK, so it was not all your fault –but some ofit was. Successful people don’t make excuses or blame others. They take ownership of the issues. Be critical but constructive. Try to look at the experience objectively.Make a list of the key things that happened. Analyze the list step-by-step and look for the learning points.

2. What could I have done differently?What other options did you have? What choices did you make? How could you have handled it differently? With the benefit of hindsight, what different steps would you have taken?

3. Do I need to acquire or improve some skills?Did the problem reveal some lack of skill on your part? How could you learn or improve those skills?Perhaps there are books or courses or people you could turn to. Make a self-development plan to acquire the skills and experiences you need.

4. Who can I learn from?Is there someone to whom you can turn to for advice? Did a boss, colleague or a friend see what happened? If they are constructive and supportive then ask them for some feedback and guidance. Most people do not ask for help because they believe it to be a sign of weakness rather than strength. It’s not. It shows that you are ready to learn and change. Any good friend will be happy to help.

5. What will I do next?Now draw up an action plan. Will you try something similar or something different? Revisit your goals and objectives. This reversal has been a setback on your journey but think of it as a diversion rather than a halt. You can now reset your sights on your destination and plan a new cours

Characteristics of Modal Verbs

• no inflection (no endings, he musts)
• no other tenses (only Present Simple)
• no don't / didn't (he can not go)
• no 'to' (he must to go)
• substitute forms (he can = he is able to / he must = he has to)

Theory

https://www.englishclub.com/grammar/verbs-modals-can-could-able.htm

https://www.ecenglish.com/learnenglish/lessons/can-could-be-able

Mixed Exercises

https://www.englisch-hilfen.de/uebungen/modalverben/can.htm

https://www.esl-lounge.com/student/grammar/3g1-can-be-able.php

http://www.tinyteflteacher.co.uk/learning-english/grammar/exercises/modal-verbs-ability.html

https://www.tolearnenglish.com/exercises/exercise-english-2/exercise-english-19600.php

https://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/330/grammar/330-modals-ability1.htm

https://test-english.com/grammar-points/b1/can-could-be-able-to/

https://usefulenglish.ru/grammar/modal-verbs-exercise-one

Collection of Exercises

https://agendaweb.org/verbs/modals-can-could-exercises.html

Theory

• https://www.crownacademyenglish.com/adjectives-ending-ing-ed/
• https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/grammar/beginner-to-pre-intermediate/adjectives-ending-in-ed-and-ing

Great Tipp

• Is the noun a “thing” (not a person or animal)?  If yes, then choose an ING adjective

For a person or animal:

• Is the person / animal the source or cause of the feeling? If yes, then choose an ING adjective.
• Is the person / animal having the feeling? If yes, then choose an ED adjective.

Exercises

• https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/grammar/beginner-to-pre-intermediate/adjectives-ending-in-ed-and-ing
• https://www.grammar.cl/Games/Adjectives_ED_ING.htm
• https://www.grammarism.com/ed-ing-adjectives-exercises/
• https://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/participle-adjectives-exercise-1.html
• http://esl.fis.edu/grammar/multi/eding.htm
• https://www.test-english.com/grammar-points/b1/ed-ing-adjectives-adjectives-verbs/
• https://www.tolearnenglish.com/exercises/exercise-english-2/exercise-english-48887.php

Task: Choose 10 adjectives out of the list and write for every chosen adjective a sentence.

eg. The cat is frightened. // The man with the red eyes made a frightening grimace.

• Alarmed - Alarming
• Aggravated - Aggravating
• Amused - Amusing
• Annoyed - Annoying
• Astonished - Astonishing
• Astounded - Astounding
• Bored - Boring
• Captivated - Captivating
• Challenged - Challenging
• Charmed - Charming
• Comforted - Comforting
• Confused - Confusing
• Convinced - Convincing
• Depressed - Depressing
• Disappointed - Disappointing
• Discouraged - Discouraging
• Disgusted - Disgusting
• Distressed - Distressing
• Disturbed - Disturbing
• Embarrassed - Embarrassing
• Encouraged - Encouraging
• Entertained - Entertaining
• Excited - Exciting
• Exhausted - Exhausting
• Fascinated - Fascinating
• Frightened - Frightening
• Frustrated - Frustrating
• Fulfilled - Fulfilling
• Gratified - Gratifying
• Inspired - Inspiring
• Insulted - Insulting
• Interested - Interesting
• Moved - Moving
• Overwhelmed - Overwhelming
• Perplexed - Perplexing
• Pleased - Pleasing
• Relaxed - Relaxing
• Relieved - Relieving
• Satisfied - Satisfying
• Shocked - Shocking
• Sickened - Sickening
• Soothed - Soothing
• Surprised - Surprising
• Tempted - Tempting
• Terrified - Terrifying
• Threatened - Threatening
• Thrilled - Thrilling
• Tired - Tiring
• Touched - Touching
• Troubled - Troubling
• Unsettled - Unsettling
• Worried - Worrying

List of Languages spoken in each country

https://www.infoplease.com/world/countries/languages-spoken-in-each-country-of-the-world

Exercises

http://learningapps.org/watch?v=pammu7hct16

Great tips for learning a foreign language

• change the language of your phone / computer to English
• lean common word lists (100 most common verbs, adjectives, nouns, ...)
• talk to a native
• find an English-speaking boyfriend or girlfriend
• read the newspaper (online) or a book
• watch series, talk shows or movies
• install a vocabulary learning app
• book a holiday in an English-speaking country
• listen to podcasts
• use Skype
• communicate via games
• listen to music
• use Babbel
• ...

• What make is your phone?
• How long have you had it?
• Do you like it? Why?
• Would you like to get a new one? Why? Why not?
• What ringtone do you have?
• What do you use your phone for?
• What is your weekly screen time? Your statistics?
• What does your first screen look like?
• How many apps do you have installed?
• Have you ever ...
• • lost your phone?
  • sent a message to the wrong person?
  • forgotten to turn off your phone  with an embarrassing consequence?

1. Speak clearly. Never chew anything while speaking on the phone.
2. Greet the other party well.
3. Be in control of your phone, don’t let it control you!
4. Speak softly. Never shout on the phone.
5. Think what your ringtone says about you.
6. Don't circulate your personal number amongst all the people you know.
7. Be courteous to those you are with; turn off your phone if it will be interrupting a conversation or activity.
8. Watch your language, especially when others can overhear you.
9. Avoid talking about personal or confidential topics in a public place.
10. If it must be on and it could bother others, use the “silent” mode and move away to talk.
11. Don’t make calls in a library, theater, church, or from your table in a restaurant (quiet zones).
12. Don’t text during class or a meeting at your job.
13. Private info can be forwarded, so don’t text it.
14. NEVER drive and use your phone at the same time.
15. Turn it off so it doesn't hamper your productivity.

Theory

 http://www.englisch-hilfen.de/grammar/must.htm

Agenda Web

https://agendaweb.org/verbs/modals-must-have-to-exercises.html

Must / mustn't

http://www.englisch-hilfen.de/uebungen/modalverben/must_not.htm

http://www.englisch-hilfen.de/uebungen/modalverben/must_not2.htm

http://www.tolearnenglish.com/exercises/exercise-english-2/exercise-english-82380.php

http://www.better-english.com/easier/must.htm

http://www.english-grammar-lessons.com/musthaveto/exercise8.swf

http://www.groovetoenglish.com/must.htm

Mustn't / have to

http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/330/grammar/330-modals-not1.htm

http://www.better-english.com/easier/must2.htm

Mustn’t needn’t

https://www.englisch-hilfen.de/uebungen/modalverben/must_not_need_not.htm

http://www.myenglishpages.com/site_php_files/grammar-exercise-modals-must-not-need-not.php

https://www.englisch-hilfen.de/uebungen/modalverben/muessen.htm

 https://elt.oup.com/student/solutions/preint/grammar/grammar_07_012e?cc=ch&selLanguage=en

Mixed

http://www.englishpage.com/modals/interactivemodal1.htm

http://www.myenglishpages.com/site_php_files/grammar-exercise-modals.php#.VDuKvq4vDF8

http://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises/modals/must_not_need_not.htm

Exercises

https://www.tolearnenglish.com/exercises/exercise-english-1/exercise-english-473.php

https://www.tolearnenglish.com/exercises/exercise-english-1/exercise-english-475.php

https://www.esl-lounge.com/student/pronunciation/pr22-silent-letters-exercise.php

https://www.esl-lounge.com/student/pronunciation/pr23-silent-letters-exercise-2.php

https://www.esl-lounge.com/student/pronunciation/pr24-silent-letters-exercise-3.php

https://www.usingenglish.com/quizzes/72.html

https://howtospell.co.uk/silent.php

https://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises/languages/silent_consonants.htm

http://usefulenglish.ru/writing/spelling-exercise-nine

https://www.curso-ingles.com/en/practice/exercises/silent-letters

1. Don’t try to kiss them, unless they give some indication that they are going to kiss you first.
2. Do take a gift. Flowers and decent wine (not Blossom Hill) are safe bets, even if they don’t drink much.
3. Get in the three Cs as early as possible.Compliment her outfit. Compliment her cooking. Compliment her son. Simple.
4. Have a one-on-one chat.
5. Try the food even if you don’t think you’ll like it
6. Forget your interests – this conversation is all about her. Golf? Love it. Sardinia? Never been, always wanted to. Sugarcraft? How FASCINATING
7. Do stick to uncontroversial subjects, conversation-wise.
8. And don’t even think about smoking out there.
9. Do mention your own parents in fond terms, but don’t brag.
10. A family argument breaks out? You're on her side. No question.
11. So her attitude towards you makes The Queen and Chelsy look like proper bessies. Soften her up by asking for her advice – just steer clear of her son's 'little problem in the bedroom'.
12. Ask questions – you'll seem interested and it'll give her less opportunity to quiz you. 'So tell me, what's your favourite memory of Pete/Dick/Sean as a little boy?'
13. She wants to think she knows her son better than you. When it comes to his favourite food and his bad habits – let her tell you.
14. And finally remember this: along with many other weird conundrums of the universe (black holes, anti-matter), the relationship between mother and son has been long discussed and troubled over. So if she's a bit weird towards you, don't take it personally. Oh, and no bitty jokes.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/family/relationships/kissing-gifting-over-doing-booze-21-dos-donts-meeting-in-laws/

https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/love-sex/relationships/a12581/10-rules-of-meeting-the-mother-in-law/

A reaction to Carolyn Bourne's email

Write a short email back to Carolyn's 6 accusations. 

• Write a greeting
• excuse yourself
• agree / disagree
• explain yourself
• Finish it

You Can't Hurry Love Songtext

I need love, love
Ooh, to ease my mind
And I need to find fine
Someone to call mine

My mama said "You can't hurry love
No, you'll just have to wait"
She said "Love don't come easy
But It's a game of give and take"

"You can't hurry love
No, you'll just have to wait
Just trust in the good time
No matter how long it takes"

How many heartaches must I stand
Before I find the love to let me live again
Right now the only thing that keeps me hanging on
When I feel my strength, you know it's almost gone


But remember mama said "You can't hurry love
No, you'll just have to wait"
She said "Love don't come easy
It's a game of give and take" ...

https://www.songtexte.com/songtext/phil-collins/you-cant-hurry-love-23d60c6f.html