W5 Listening June 12 - Thursday
A1-B1 Vets Gen2 level
Materials
Main Aims
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Improve comprehension of authentic speech involving modals and WH-questions
Subsidiary Aims
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Recognize and interpret real-world advice or inquiry language in unfamiliar environments
Procedure (52-60 minutes)
Instructions: On the board, write: “You’ve just arrived in a new country and… your phone doesn’t work.” Ask pairs to brainstorm: 2–3 WH-questions you could ask (e.g., Where can I find a SIM card?) 2–3 modal-based sentences someone might say to you (e.g., You should visit a phone shop.) Share ideas with the class. Highlight key modals (should, can, might) and WH forms.
First Listening Students complete Cornell Notes: Left: key WH-questions and modal phrases Right: what advice was given or what was asked Bottom: 2-sentence summary using at least one modal and one WH-question Second Listening Students mark: How modals express tone (obligation, advice, possibility) How WH-questions guide the structure
Instructions: Students work in pairs. Based on their notes: Extract 2 WH-questions and 2 modal-based suggestions from the speaker Write them in a “newcomer’s guide” format (like a tip sheet) Then create 1 original WH-question and 1 new piece of advice using a modal (e.g., You should register with the embassy). Share tip sheets with another pair.
Instructor reads 5 sample sentences. Students must say: Modal, WH-question, or both Examples: How can I open a bank account? → both You must be careful with your documents. → modal Where is the nearest pharmacy? → WH-question End by asking: Which tip from today’s video was most useful or surprising?
