W6 Listening June 17 - Tuesday
A1-B1 Vets Gen2 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)
Procedure: Show two related images (e.g., two cities, animals, foods). Ask: Which one do you think is more interesting? Why? What adjectives might you hear if someone compares these? Students brainstorm possible vocabulary and share with a partner. Instructor boards a few high-frequency words.
Procedure: Introduce and board 6–8 key adjectives and their comparative and superlative forms (e.g., fast, faster, fastest). Students write down 3 predictions: What comparisons might the speakers make? What superlative statement might they hear?
Procedure: Play the selected video: Comparatives & Superlatives – English Conversations (Listening Lab) Students listen and answer Short pair check afterward.
Students complete a Cornell note sheet: Left: adjectives and grammar used (comparatives/superlatives) Right: comparisons and topics Bottom: brief summary of the speaker's opinions Answer comprehension questions: What are they comparing? What vocabulary shows the difference? What is their final opinion?
Procedure: In pairs: Share the most interesting comparison from your notes Say whether you agree and explain why Each pair presents one comparison using a superlative sentence to the class..
Each student writes: One comparative sentence they heard One superlative they heard or could add Instructor collects a few for board correction and pronunciation review.
