W01 Listening August 20 - Wednesday
A1-B1 Vets Gen3 level
Materials
Main Aims
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Understand professional yet layman-friendly language vets use with clients
Subsidiary Aims
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Practice identifying key points in spoken explanations
Procedure (50-60 minutes)
Ask: How do you adjust your vocabulary when speaking to a pet owner? What common phrases or structures do vets use to explain conditions clearly? List answers on the board to create a prediction list before watching. Interaction: Class discussion
Prepare for note taking
Play the chosen 2–3 minute clip. Task: Students answer: What is the pet’s problem? What treatment is suggested? How does the vet reassure the client? Quick pair check before confirming with the class.
Play the rest of the video. Students: Write key terms from the diagnosis and treatment explanation Note any client questions and vet answers Summarize the advice given
Vocabulary check and Glossary building
