W12 Listening April 29 - Tuesday
A1-B1 Vets level
Description
Materials
Main Aims
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Identify passive structures and cause-effect relationships in spoken English
Subsidiary Aims
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Understand formal, professional communication with clarity
Procedure (52-60 minutes)
Show two versions of the same idea: “The technician gave the injection.” “The injection was given by the technician.” Ask: “When do we care more about what happened than who did it?” “Why do professionals use the passive voice in reports or summaries?” Students brainstorm situations where passive voice is useful (e.g., incident reports, case updates, shift handovers).
First Viewing (with subtitles): Students focus on: What happened? What actions were taken? 🟢 Second Viewing: Students focus on passive voice: “The sample was placed...” “The patient was monitored for 12 hours...” “The cage had been cleaned earlier...” They note at least 3 passive constructions and how they’re used.
Students share their notes: Which passive phrases did you catch? What do they suggest about tone and formality? Instructor can write these on the board, clarify shifts (simple past → past passive), and optionally transform some back into active.
Students group share: What was done? How was the passive voice used? Why is this form useful for professionals
