Part B: Lexis
To settle in
Meaning
(statements of meaning)
Clarification of meaning:
(CCQs that check statement of
meaning/timelines/diagrams/personalised
examples and questions)
Give the expected answers to any
questions used.
Form
(each part of the sentence in bold needs to
be broken down)
NB: this can include spelling!
Pron:
(these could include weak forms, stress,
linking and problems sounds using
phonemics)
Anticipated problems
(with meaning, form AND pronunciation –
at least one example of each)
Lexis
To become familiar with living in a new place.
To get used to a new environment.
CCQ 1: Are you living in a new place? Yes.
CCQ 2: Are you familiar with the new place?
Yes.
CCQ3: Are you starting to feel comfortable in
the new place? Yes.
Personalised example:
T: Were you born in this city?
S: No. I came here 5 months ago.
T: Do you like it here?
S: Yes, I’m getting used to living here.
T: Great, you’ve settled in already.
S: Yes, I’ve settled in.
Inseparable phrasal verb
to settle in
•
settle in
/setəlɪn/
Meaning : Students might have difficulty in
understanding when to use only the verb “to
settle” and when to use the phrasal verb “ to
settle in” .
Form: Students may use a different preposition,
for example, “down” or “for” with a similar or
different meaning. (e.g. I finally decided to
settle down and have a family; I wanted to buy
a big house, but had to settle for a smaller
house)
Pronunciation: Students might pronounce the
weak sound as a strong one ( e.g. /setelɪn/)
References used: Swan M. (2005) Practical English Usage (3rd
edition) ;
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/