1.1: Listening and Speaking
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Preview
Image: Naassom Azevedo - Unsplash
Imagine this situation: You are a new student in an ESL class. You come into the classroom on the first day of class. Check (√) what you say to a classmate.
Hi, I’m Maggie. □ Are you from Paris? □ Excuse me, this is my book. □
Now check (√) what you say to the instructor.
I like your computer, sir. □ Good morning, Mr. Glendale. □ Very well, thanks. □
Listen
Binh is a new student. The class is in the public library. He comes into the classroom and talks to a classmate.
Comprehension Check
Directions: Listen to the conversation. Are the sentences true? Write Yes or No on the line.
- Binh and Estela are in an ESL class. __________
- Binh is from Vietnam. __________
- Estela is from Honduras. __________
- Estela is a new student. __________
- The ESL class is difficult. __________
- Estela likes the class very much. __________
Directions: Listen again and check your answers with a classmate.
Speaking
Activity A
Directions: Work in pairs. Take turns asking and answering questions about the people and where they are from.
Example: A: Where is Elena from? B: She is from Costa Rica.
| Person | Country |
|---|---|
| Elena (she) | Costa Rica |
| Duc (he) | Vietnam |
| Mei-Ling and Li-Hua (they) | Taiwan |
| Dora (she) | Venezuela |
| Khalid (he) | Egypt |
| Cristiano and Joao (they) | Brazil |
Activity B
Directions: Work in groups. Have a conversation with your classmates.
Example: A: Hello! Where are you from? B: I am from [country].
Listening and Speaking 2
Preview
Do you know the English alphabet? Say these letters.
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Listen
The teacher of the ESL class, Ms. Melissa Johnson, begins the lesson.
Comprehension Check
Directions: Listen and circle Yes or No.
- Ms. Johnson’s last name is spelled: J - H - O - N -S - O - N Yes No
- The assistant’s name is spelled: P - E - R -E – Z Yes No
Speaking
Directions: Talk with a classmate. Practice giving personal information. Use the information below.
Example: Follow the example below.
A: Hello, my name is Luis Carmona.
B: Hi, Luis. How do you spell your last name?
A: C-A-R-M-O-N-A
B: What's your email address?
A: My email address is: lcarmona@umail.com
B: What's your phone number?
A: 202-555-6134
B: Thank you!
| Name | Email Address | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Luis Carmona | lcarmona@umail.com | 202-555-6134 |
| Phuong Nguyen | phuongnguyen@nguyen.com.vn | 423-555-4720 |
| Celine Nass | cnass13246@unf.edu | 615-555-5931 |
| Rachel Murphy | rachelannmurphy@ata.net | 929-555-8725 |
| Felipe Gomez | felipe_gomez@imail.com | 731-555-4401 |
Listening and Speaking 3
Preview
Are these words new to you? Check your dictionary. Wall - Projector - Screen
Listen
Binh meets his Mexican friend Sofia.
Comprehension Check
Directions: Listen again and choose the phrase that answers the questions in the left column. Write the answer on the line.
in the public library on the wall in the classroom on Second Street
Example: Where is the class? In the public library
- Where is the public library? _________________
- Where are the computers? _________________
- Where is the screen? _________________
Speaking
Directions: Work in groups of 3 or 4 students. Find 5-10 items in the classroom that you know how to pronounce and how to spell. Write the items on the list and share the list with your classmates.