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The rest of the vocabulary issues (which do not impede the set tasks) can be dealt with by matching words with meaning or synonyms at the pre-reading stage. I would convey the meaning of the above words with the help of visuals, and CCQs. In this article, I would pre-teach key vocabulary, such as: In my perspective, students learn new words about context which will enable them to grasp the word well. I agree with Jeremy Harmer about pre-teaching: “by giving them some or all those words we deny them (a chance to practice tackling authentic texts)” (Harmer -203). Although there are plenty of new vocabulary items in the article, I think students would not have any significant difficulties in grasping the overall meaning of the text. The teacher elicits responses to set the context further.

“Would you like to go on an underwater expedition with the National.

“Would you like to be an underwater photographer?”.

“Have you seen the underwater world at Sentosa?”.

After eliciting some opinions and feelings, ask some additional, personalized questions like: Students could first discuss with partners how they feel about underwater photography. Students are familiar with underwater life and the clip will help to set the context and situation.

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I think a good starting point for this lesson would be playing a clip of underwater life from the National Geographic archive If a text is used in class in ways that are reasonably similar to real life, the task will likely be effective” (Learning Teaching, Third edition 2011, Jims Scrivener, Macmillan) But, most of all, this entire article is perfect for a reading activity, as the topic enables great discussions/productive skill extensions. “One test for useful reading might be to check how far tasks reflect real-life uses of the same text. The article also has contemporary relevance as the author blends photography with nature, as the world is desperate to conserve it. This topic has a universal appeal and is not culturally biased.

It is also biographical, as the author narrates his experiences, thus the reader can bond with the narrator.

The article deals with photography which can be a hobby or passion for many adult learners and hence they can identify with the author. I decided to use this article as I think it is appropriate for English Language learners at the Intermediate level.

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As this magazine is widely read and it is also a popular TV channel, the students will be able to relate to it easily. For this Skills-related assignment, my choice of authentic reading material is “Few Places with Better Stories” from Asian Geographic magazine (no 78 issue 1/2011, pages 30 and 35).