TVE2 every day at 15.00 (Also available on Amazon prime and Movistar+, among others)
Stanley Tucci travels through Italy to discover the secrets and delights of the country’s regional cuisines. Tucci’s voice is a delight to hear in itself! He speaks clearly and you will enjoy listening to him as well as learning about Italian cuisine.
REMEMBER TO ACTIVATE THE ORIGINAL VERSION!!!
Episodes 1 and 2 have already been broadcast on TVE2 (Monday 8th and Tuesday 9th January, 2024,) but the rest is yet to come!
promises language learning with laughter, in an authentic London setting. With 30 hilarious, half-hour sitcom programmes, the extra@ series is a delight for anyone learning English, especially young adults. The adventures of the four main characters in their London flat are stylish and funny.
The programmes feature lively, colloquial English dialogue. The characters speak naturally, but clearly with constant repetition and use of visual prompts (subtitles) that help learners without detracting from the storyline. The series follows a syllabus in line with the aims of modern EFL curricula, practicing functions and structures suitable for intermediate level learners.
ACTIVITY 1. WATCH THE FOLLOWING VIDEO IN WHICH CHRIS DOWNEY TALKS ABOUT HIS EXPERIENCE AS A PERSON DEVOID OF SIGHT.
As you listen take notes.
How many sections does he divide his talk into?
What moments does he choose to use humour?
After watching, compare your impressions with a partner.
ACTIVITY 2. BLINDNESS – A COLLABORATIVE WRITING ACTIVITY
(This activity can also be done as an individual writing activity or a groups speaking activity.) As well as the instructions on the PDF I would also like you to use elements specifically learnt this year.
NOTE: Instead of writing in groups, as described on the PDF, let’s work individually. Start the activity and write for 5 minutes,following the instructions, then pass your sheet of paper to another member of the class, who must resume the description for another 5 minutes. Repeat the process until the 5th person, who must conclude the description. I will give you time to read the sheets of paper you receive so you can pick up the thread and continue writing in a similar tone.
One of your employees is being relocated to the US and needs to know about the healthcare system there. His level of English is excellent but he doesn’t have much time to spend on finding information. You send him a written message explaining the main ideas according to the video below. Your text should be written in an informal register. (190-220 words)
You could try this as a spoken mediation activity.
Record an audio explaining the same information in about 2′ – 2’30”.
Helendipity 