2.1: Listening and Speaking
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Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko: https://www.pexels.com/photo/teacher...globe-5428010/
Preview
Look at the picture. What do you think this teacher is telling her students? Write a check mark (√) in the lines.
- I am from Cape Town, South Africa. _______
- I speak Zulu. _______
- This is Africa. _______
- The Earth is big. _______
Listen
Imka is an ESL teacher. A new student comes to her class. Listen to Imka’s conversation with the new student and the class. Then compare your predictions.
Comprehension Check
Main idea
Directions: Listen again and choose the correct answer.
The conversation is about _____
- nationalities and languages.
- learning English in Africa.
Details
Directions: Listen again and then read the following sentences. Write Yes if it is correct. Write No if it is not correct.
- Carlos is from Cape Town and his first language is Spanish. __________
- Imka is from Cape Town and her first language is Zulu. __________
Speaking
Directions: Work with a partner. Take turns talking about the people in the chart.
Example: Helen is American. She is from Miami, USA, and her primary language is English.
| People | Nationality | City and Country | Primary Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen (she) | American | Miami, U.S. | English |
| Pablo (he) | Brazilian | Sao Paulo, Brazil | Portuguese |
| Wei and Fang (they) | Chinese | Beijing, China | Mandarin |
| Michelle (she) | French | Toulouse, France | French |
| Arturo (he) | Peruvian | Lima, Peru | Spanish |
| Eva (she) | Danish | Copenhagen, Denmark | Danish |
| Layla and Mona | Egyptian | Luxor, Egypt | Arabic |
Directions: Work in groups of 3-4 students. Ask and answer about everyone's nationality, city and country and first language.
Examples: Follow the following examples.
A: Where are you from? B: I’m from… (city and country).
B: What's your nationality? B: I'm ... (your nationality).
Listening and Speaking 2
Photo by Janosch Lino on Unsplash
Preview
Look at the picture and read the following words: grandfather - 98 years old - sick.
What do you think people will talk about in the conversation? Write a check mark (√) on the lines.
- The grandfather is not sick. ____________
- The grandfather went to the hospital. ____________
- The family needs help from the police station. ____________
Listen
Keyla calls the Garden Police Station. A police officer picks up the phone. Listen to the conversation and then compare your predictions.
Comprehension Check
Main Idea
Directions: Listen again and choose the correct sentence. Write a check mark (√) in the lines.
- The grandfather is very sick. ____________
- The family is very worried. ____________
- The family cannot find the grandfather. ____________
Details
Directions: Listen again and complete the sentences with information from the conversation.
- The grandfather is _______________ years old.
- The grandfather’s cap is _______________ .
- The grandfather’s shirt and pants are _______________ .
Speaking
Activity A
Directions: Look at the pictures and listen to your teacher read the sentences. Work with a classmate and take turns reading the sentences aloud.
Millie Tim Rose George
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- Millie is wearing a pink t-shirt and red shorts.
- Tim is tall, and he is wearing a blue shirt, a blue tie and brown pants.
- Rose is short and fat. She is wearing a yellow t-shirt and a brown skirt.
- George is short. He is wearing a blue shirt and red pants.
Activity B
Directions: Listen to your teacher read the conversations. Then work with a classmate. Ask and answer about the people in the picture. Change roles.
Alberto Henry
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Example: Listen to the teacher.
A: What does Alberto look like?
B: He is short.
A: What is he wearing?
B: He’s wearing a green t-shirt and blue pants.
Activity C
Directions: Work in pairs. One student describes one person in the pictures in Activity A and Activity B. The other student says the name of the person. Take turns.
Example: Follow the following example.
A: This person is short, and this person is wearing blue pants.
B: Alberto.
A: That's correct.
Activity D
Directions: Work in pairs. One student describes a classmate, and the other student says the name of the person. Take turns describing at least ten students in the class.