Listening task | Describing a place with five senses

Summary

In today's Madame English lesson, learners are introduced to a descriptive listening activity that engages the five senses. The speaker initially paints a serene picture of a fresh and beautiful morning, with the warmth of the sun and the scent of dew-covered flora. However, the narrative takes a turn as the walk through a new housing complex reveals an unpleasant sight of littered plastic and waste, contrasting the initial idyllic setting. The activity prompts students to discuss and answer questions about the speaker's experience, encouraging the use of descriptive language to convey the scene.

Takeaways

• 📚 The lesson is about describing a place using the five senses, focusing on a listening activity.
• 🎧 Students are instructed to listen to a description and take notes to answer specific questions.
• 📖 The script refers to a book titled 'English for Change', suggesting it contains the listening material.
• 🌞 The description starts with a pleasant scene of a fresh and beautiful morning with the warmth of the sun.
• 🌿 The speaker mentions seeing dew on leaves and flowers, and smelling the scent of wet soil.
• 🏘️ The setting is initially described as a clean housing complex, which the speaker visits for the first time.
• 🚶 Walking around, the speaker initially enjoys the surroundings but soon encounters litter.
• 🗑️ The unpleasant smell and sight of plastic bags, bottles, and food waste become more prevalent as the speaker walks further.
• 😖 The speaker expresses disappointment at ending up in a place with environmental issues.
• 🤔 The script poses three questions to engage students in discussion about the description.
• 📹 The video concludes with a reminder for viewers to like, comment, and subscribe to the channel.

Q & A

What is the main topic of the lesson?

The main topic of the lesson is describing a place or something using the five senses.

What is the activity type in this lesson?

The activity type is a listening task where students listen to a description and answer questions about it.

What is the name of the book mentioned for the activity?

The book mentioned for the activity is 'English for Change', specifically Class Activity 3, Unit 2.

How can students access the book if they don't have it?

Students can download the book from the description provided in the video.

What is the initial description of the place the speaker is in?

The initial description is of a fresh and beautiful morning with the sun's rays touching the speaker's face, morning dew on leaves and flowers, and the scent of wet soil.

What does the speaker plan to do after describing the initial scene?

The speaker plans to go sightseeing and walk around the area.

What changes in the speaker's experience after walking about 200 meters?

After walking about 200 meters, the speaker starts to find lumps of plastic bags, smell something unpleasant, and see flies, indicating a less clean environment.

What does the speaker find as they continue to walk?

The speaker finds piles of plastic bags, scattered plastic bottles, and food waste, which leads to disappointment.

What is the speaker's reaction to the discovery of the littered area?

The speaker expresses disappointment and confusion about ending up in such a place with the phrase 'Oh my God, why do I end up in this place?'

What are the three questions students are asked to discuss after listening to the dialogue?

The three questions are: 1) What is the speaker describing? 2) Where do you think the place he ends up is? 3) How do you know it?

What is the call to action for viewers at the end of the video?

The call to action is for viewers to like, comment, and subscribe to the channel.