I. Pre-Listening Exercises
Many people like to rent DVDs or videos for entertainment. Others like to buy DVDs either at a store or online. Write down as many types of movies that you can. Discuss your preferences for each type of movie (e.g., love, like don’t like, can’t stand, hate).
HELPFUL TIP: Try […]
I. Pre-Listening Exercises
What is your daily schedule? What time do you wake up and go to work or school? What do you do when you get home? What time do you go to bed?
HELPFUL TIP: Having an answering machine with a clear message can help your caller know exactly what information […]
I. Pre-Listening Exercises
Whether you are trying to get an online MBA or just going to a local college, there are a number of things you have to consider including location, cost, and the reputation of school. What factor is most important to you?
HELPFUL TIP: If you’re interested in a university […]
I. Pre-Listening Exercises
The following words are found in the conversation. What do you think is the main topic of the conversation?
office supplies, fax, brochure, service, computers, answering machines
HELPFUL TIP: Be sure to practice your telephone etiquette to give your listener the best impression possible. Your voice is your only selling point, […]
I. Pre-Listening Exercises
Describe typical clothing people wear for each season of the year: spring, summer, fall, and winter.
HELPFUL TIP: Wearing the right clothing for the proper occasion is important. However, cultural rules in other countries might be different from your own. Ask for advice so you do things right.
II. Listening […]
I. Pre-Listening Exercises
Christmas is a time when children hope to receive presents from their parents, other family, and friends. Imagine that you are one of the children in this conversation (a three-year-old boy and a six-year-old girl). What Christmas gifts would you like to receive?
HELPFUL TIP: Try renting a movie […]
I. Pre-Listening Exercises
What camping gear would you take to the mountains to make it a pleasurable experience (e.g., tent, cooking stove, etc.)? What problems could occur and what precautions would you take to prevent them?
HELPFUL TIP: Be sure to take a survival kit when you go camping in case of […]
I. Pre-Listening Exercises
Students are always looking for cheap apartments to rent. What are three things you look for in selecting a place to live? Put them in order of importance to you and discuss them with a partner.
II. Listening Exercises
Listen to the conversation by pressing the “Play Audio” button […]
I. Pre-Listening Exercises
Describe a normal school day in the life of a student in your country including hours, class subjects, meals, rules, dress, and extra-curricular activities. What options are there in your country to take online classes through distance learning, even for children?
HELPFUL TIP: Instruction in the United States […]
I. Pre-Listening Exercises
There are many types of phone services today to choose from, including cellular, satellite, and even voice over IP phone services. Whatever service you use, learning how to leave and understand phone messages is important. What questions or requests might you hear in a telephone message (e.g., “Please call […]
