1.1: Listening and SpeakingThings to do in Berlin
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Before You Watch
Discuss
Discuss the following questions with a partner. Then share your ideas with the class.
- Have you ever visited Berlin? Where is it?
- What do you know about this city?
- What is the Berlin Wall? Why is it an important historical landmark?
Vocabulary
Vocabulary Task 1
Below are some pictures of words you might hear in the video. Match the words to the pictures.
- old vinyls
- hipster
- deer
Vocabulary Task 2
Look at each of the photos of Berlin. Each picture is a place you can visit or an activity you can do in Berlin. Discuss each photo with your partner. Takes notes of all the English words you think of to describe each picture. Then share your ideas with the class. While you discuss the pictures, think about these questions:
- What do you see in each photo?
- Why do people go to these places?
- What can people do there?
While You Watch
Watch the Video: 25 Things to do in Berlin
Listen for the Main Idea
- Watch the video and put the pictures in the correct order. Write the number in the correct column in the table below.
- Write the name of each place or activity on the line under the picture. Use the names from the box below.
- Watch the video again and take notes on any new words you hear.
Friedrichshain Brandenberg Gate Eat Currywurst
Mauer Park Tiergarten East Side Gallery
| Picture | Number | Name the Place or Activity | Notes |
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(Image by Valentin Baciu from Pixabay ) |
4 | Mauer Park |
hipster hangout BBQ listening to music flea market old vinyls clothes |
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(Photo by Chad Greiter on Unsplash ) |
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(Photo by Luis Diego Hernández on Unsplash ) |
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(Photo by Claudio Schwarz | @purzlbaum on Unsplash ) |
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(Photo by Claudio Schwarz | @purzlbaum on Unsplash ) |
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(Image by Heike Georg from Pixabay) |
Listen for Detail
Watch the video again and answer the multiple choice questions.
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What is painted on the wall?
- The wall is covered in white paint.
- graffiti
- a map of Germany
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When was the Brandenburg Gate built?
- in 1989
- in the 18th century
- 1800
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Why is the Hotel Adlon well known (famous)?
- They serve Currywurst in the restaurant.
- It was the king's hunting grounds.
- Michael Jackson held his baby over a balcony.
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What was Tiergarten park in the past?
- a hipster hangout
- the King's hunting grounds
- a flea market
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What can you buy at the Mauer Park flea market? Choose all correct answers from the video.
- vinyls
- clothes
- graffiti
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What is there to do in Friedrichshain neighborhood?
- drink coffee
- see street art
- visit art galleries
- all of the above
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True or False: The locals like eating Currywurst.
- True
- False
Interactive: Check your Answers
Select the correct answer, click "check" to see if your answer is correct, and then click the arrow to move to the next question. When you have answered all of the questions, click "Finished." There are seven questions.
After You Watch
Post-Listening Discussion
Discuss and answer these questions with a partner. Be ready to explain why you chose each answer.
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What is the genre of this video?
Choose the best answer.
- a video from YouTube
- a magazine article
- a news program
- a talk show
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Who is the most likely audience (Who will want to watch this video)?
Choose the best answer.
- young children in school
- young people who like to travel
- teachers
- retired people
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What is the purpose of this video (Why did the creators make this video)?
Choose the best answer.
- to tell people about interesting places to visit in Berlin
- to gossip about Michael Jackson and his baby
- to teach people about the food in Berlin
- Which of the places in the video would you like to visit? Why?
- Are the places you saw in the video similar to places you know in San Diego? How are the places in San Diego similar or different?
- Are the places in the video similar to places in your home country? How are they similar or different?