English file beginner video listening 2B meet the students

Summary

In this video, Alyssia explores Brighton, a vibrant coastal town in southern England, famous for its Royal Pavilion, pier, and beach. She introduces viewers to two students, Rika from Germany and Wu from Korea, who are attending an English language school in the city. Rika is an intermediate student in a larger class, while Wu, a beginner, learns in a smaller group. Both students live in a shared student house near the school, enjoying Brighton’s friendly atmosphere and lively student life.

Takeaways

• 😀 Brighton is a coastal town in the south of England, famous for its Royal Pavilion, pier, and beach.
• 😀 Alyssia is visiting an English language school in Brighton, not on holiday.
• 😀 The school has around 350 students, offering a diverse range of classes.
• 😀 Wu, a 23-year-old beginner student from Korea, attends a small class with only five students.
• 😀 Rika, a 19-year-old intermediate student from Germany, is in a larger class with 11 students.
• 😀 Both Wu and Rika have English teachers who are friendly and skilled.
• 😀 Wu’s teacher, Stephen, is described as very friendly and a great teacher.
• 😀 Rika’s teacher, Laura, is also English, very nice, and a great teacher.
• 😀 When not in class, students like Rika and Wu spend time in the computer room or canteen.
• 😀 Rika and Wu live in a student house near the school, which has five bedrooms, a kitchen, and a garden.
• 😀 Brighton is a great place for students because the people are friendly, and the town is exciting and fun.

Q & A

Where is Brighton located?

Brighton is located in the south of England, on the coast.

What is Brighton famous for?

Brighton is famous for the Royal Pavilion, the pier, and the beach.

Why is Alyssia in Brighton?

Alyssia is in Brighton to visit an English language school, not on holiday.

How many students are at the English language school?

The English language school has about 350 students.

What is Wu's background and his current level of English?

Wu is 23 years old, from Korea, and he is a beginner student at the school.

What is the size of Wu's class?

Wu's class is small, with only five students.

Who is Wu's teacher, and what is he like?

Wu's teacher is Stephen, an English teacher who is very friendly and a good teacher.

What is Rika's background and her current level of English?

Rika is 19 years old, from Germany, and she is an intermediate student.

How big is Rika's class?

Rika's class is larger, with 11 students.

Where do Rika and Wu live, and what is their house like?

Rika and Wu live in a student house near the school. It's a big house with five bedrooms, a kitchen, and a garden.

What do Rika and Wu do when they are not in class?

When Rika and Wu aren't in class, they spend time in the computer room or the canteen, and in the evening, they go home.

What makes Brighton a great place for students like Rika and Wu?

Brighton is great for students because the people are friendly, and the town is exciting and fun.