Language teaching

Dear bloggers,

I have been training teachers for some 7 years and it is one of the best things that has ever happened to me. You can learn so much from your trainees, and I was lucky enough to be trained by Paul Seligson, the author of books such as " English File ", so with his permisson I have used one of his slides that defines us very well. I am sure that all of you are going to find yourselves in this slide.

Looking forward to your comments.

Danny



sábado, 15 de enero de 2011

Bridget Jones Diary I - perfect for end of year class





A listening activity for upperintermediate students. 


Click on this link for the listening activity.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54KWytfFElE

  1. Is it Christmas or New Year’s Eve?
  2. How old is Bridget?
  3. What does Marc Darsey do?
  4. What is Bridget wearing?
  5. Is Jeffrey her uncle?
  6. The question dreaded by all singletons is _____________________.
  7. Bridget Jones is a ________________ girl.
  8. What is Bridget´s mother trying to do?
  9. Is Marc her Mr. Right?
  10. Is Marc staying with his parents for the New Year’s Eve, what about Bridget?
  11. Name 4 Bridget’s New Year’s resolutions.

    
  1. What do Marc and Bridget have in common?
  2. According to Marc Bridget smokes____________________
                                                   Drinks ____________________
                                                   Dresses ____________________
  1. What are they having for dinner?
  2. What is going to happen to Bridget unless something changes?

       SONG

      FINISH THE SENTENCE:

     WHEN YOU ARE YOUNG __________________________________________


     ___________________________________________________________________.


2 comentarios:

Unknown dijo...

Bridget Jones and New Year´s eve are a prefect combination for the end of year activity, but do to this ss need to have at least an upper-intermediate level, how would you change it for lower levels?

Bodulka dijo...

Hi Diana,

This is a very interesting question. I like this film that is why I use it in class and it is an excellent listening practice especially before the xmas break, and you are right this is too challening for intermediate students for example. So chnage the questions, find a link that has subtitles as well and concetrate more on the song.

have fun