Listening (Announcements)
Elementary A1-A2 level
Description
Main Aims
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Listen for gist and specific information in short everyday conversations.
Subsidiary Aims
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Respond orally using simple language from the listening.
Procedure (31-45 minutes)
Show students a picture of an airport, train station or a bus station. Ask students: -Where are these places? -Have you ever heard announcements in these places? -What information do people usually hear in announcements? Elicit (gate number/platform/flight number/etc)
Pre-teach vocabulary Divide student into 2 groups, and give each group a set of definition cards. Stick the target vocabulary (gate, platform, flight, language school, announcement, etc) on the walls around the classroom. Tell students to discuss the definitions, walk around the classroom, and stick each definition card next to the correct vocabulary word. Ask ICQs Check answers as a class by going through each word and definition together. Ask CCQs to clarify any misunderstandings.
Exercise 5a Tell students ‘We’re going to listen to six announcements. Listen carefully and write the numbers 1-6 in the correct boxes. Ask ICQs -Do it individually, pair check, then whole class feedback. Exercise 5b Tell students listen again. This time, listen carefully and complete the gaps with a day or a number. Ask ICQS -Do it individually, pair check, then whole class feedback. Play the audio again if needed.
Create an announcement Give each pair a sheet of paper. In Pairs, create a short announcement including a place, a day, and a number. (E.g. airport, bus station, train station, cinema, etc) ‘’Attention, please. Flight 215 to Cairo departs from gate 6 on Monday.’’ Ask ICQs When they finish collect their announcements and stick them on the walls. Students walk around the classroom, read the announcements, and discuss with their partner: Where is this announcement? How do you know? Ask ICQs -Monitor and provide help if needed. -Conduct a whole class feedback by asking: What place is this? ETC
