Listening (Game show)
Elementary A1-A2 level
Description
Materials
Main Aims
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Listen for gist and specific information in two short game show conversations about people’s jobs.
Subsidiary Aims
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Discuss and exchange information about jobs by using information from the listening in a communicative activity.
Procedure (34-45 minutes)
Guess the Job from the Clues Prepare clues for 3–4 jobs. Example: •I wear a uniform. •I help sick people. •I work in a hospital. -Elicit “Nurse” Repeat with another jobs.
-Introduce the title “His Job, Her Job.” -Tell students they are going to listen to a game show where contestants guess people’s jobs. -Ask prediction questions such as: •What do you think the game show is about? •What kind of questions do you think the contestants will ask? -If necessary, pre-teach only essential vocabulary that may prevent understanding (e.g., contestant, game show). -Give students the instructions for Activity 4a. -Ask ICQs. -Pair check, then whole class feedback.
Exercise 4b •Ask students to read Alex’s questions before listening. •Tell students to listen carefully and write “Yes” or “No” for each answer. •Ask ICQs. •Play the first audio once. •Students complete the exercise individually. •Students compare their answers with a partner. •Play the audio again if needed. •Check the answers with the whole class. Exercise 4c -Ask students to read Sue’s questions before listening. -Tell students to listen and write “Yes” or “No” for each answer. -Ask ICQs. -Play the second audio once. -Students complete the exercise individually. -Students compare answers in pairs. -Play the audio a second time for students to check or complete their answers. -Conduct whole-class feedback and confirm the correct answers.
Job Ranking -Divide the class into groups -Give each group several job cards. -Ask them to rank the jobs from 1 (most important) to 6 (least important). -Then discuss: •Why did you choose this order? •Do you all agree? •Which job is the hardest? Why? -Finally, each group presents and justifies its ranking. -Provide delayed feedback.
