Online listening practice for beginners, A1 & A2 students
Beginners
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https://english-practice.net/practice-listening-english-exercises-for-beginner-hello/
A1
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https://english-practice.net/practice-listening-english-exercises-for-a1-routines/
A2
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https://english-practice.net/practice-listening-english-exercises-for-a2-air-travel/
Work with the extraordinary level 2 reader "The elephant man"
Speaking Activity (before reading and listening)
Why is respect more important than appearances?
Have you ever felt judged for something unfair?
In the past, many people with physical disabilities or unusual appearances were shown in circuses as "freaks." They were part of "freak shows," where people paid money to look at them. These people were often not treated well and had no other job options. They didn’t have rights or support and were used only to make money.
Today, things are better in many parts of the world. People with disabilities have more rights, and there are laws to protect them. But some still face discrimination or are treated unfairly in jobs, in public, or in the media. Many people and groups now work to include and support them, showing that all people deserve respect and chances in life.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjjpK-l8o54
After reading and listening to the first chapters (we'll finish the analysis in a new entrance) work with the questions below.
How do people react when they see Merrick for the first time? Why do they react that way?
What does Merrick’s life in the circus show us about how people with physical differences were treated?
How do you think Merrick feels when people only look at him like an animal?
Why do you think the doctor wanted to help Merrick?
If you met Merrick, what would you say or do to make him feel respected?
Writing activity
Choose one of these tasks:
Write a letter to Merrick, telling him how brave he is and how you see him as a person.
Write a short opinion paragraph about how society should treat people with physical differences.
Enjoy the level 2 audiobook "The Love of a king" but before starting the book and then, analizing its chapters: why don't you work with this engaging speaking activity? Answer the questions in an oral and written form. Then send your work to aulaonlinedeingles@gmail.com. We'll kindly send you our feedback.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZyoPxEEweM&t=3201s
Theme: Love and Relationships
What makes a relationship strong, in your opinion?
Is it easy or difficult to be in love with someone very different from you? Why?
Do you think love can change a person? How?
Should family always support your personal decisions? Why or why not?
Have you ever made a choice your family didn’t agree with? What happened?
What’s more important to you—your family’s opinion or your happiness?
Do you think famous people have a right to privacy? Why or why not?
Can people in important jobs (like leaders) have a normal personal life?
Is it possible to balance responsibility and happiness?
Do you think society judges people too quickly? Why?
Have you ever judged someone before really knowing them? What happened?
How important is it for you to be accepted by others?
If you could write a story about someone who gives up everything for love, how would it end?
What kind of love story do you enjoy? Romantic, tragic, funny, realistic?
This level 2 audio book is fantastic to practise and improve your reading and listening skills. Before you start, answer the following questions.
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And don't forget to listen to the authentic King Edward VIII's Abdication Speech given in 1936
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBn06A-sdok&t=198s
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AUDIO BOOK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAF5p0A1TZk
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