Listening Wednesday March 19
A1-B1 Vets level
Description
Main Aims
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Recognize and understand comparatives and superlatives in spoken English.
Subsidiary Aims
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Improve listening comprehension through real-life examples.
Procedure (48-60 minutes)
Show two images (e.g., two cities, two celebrities) and ask: “Which one do you think is better? Why?” Have students predict which words they might hear in a conversation comparing the two.
Introduce key adjectives and their comparative and superlative forms. Have students write down three things they expect to hear in the conversation.
First Listen (No Writing): Students listen and identify the general topic. Suggested video: Comparatives & Superlatives – English Conversations
Second Listen (With Notes): Students write down any comparatives, superlatives, or key phrases they hear. Comprehension Questions: What are the speakers comparing? What words do they use to describe differences? What is their final opinion?
Pair Discussion: What was the most interesting comparison in the listening? Do you agree with the opinions in the conversation? Mini-Presentations: Students summarize the key comparisons from the listening.
Each student writes down and shares one comparison they heard in the listening. Instructor Feedback: Clarify any vocabulary or pronunciation issues.