FRIENDS

 

Did you enjoy the first chapter?

Remember two of you have to prepare new vocab. for the next chapter (up to 10 words- expressions!). Click here to get the script .

TRACKING A TEEN'S MOBILE USE

 THE MOBILE WATCHDOG

Watch the video and answer the questions below:

 

 

1.- How much does this piece of technology cost?
2.-How long has Sammy owned a mobile /cell phone?
3.-What happened to Sammy a few months ago?
4.-How does this device help parents?
5. Does Sammy like it ? Why?
6.-What is  more impotant than privacy for parents?
7.-Why is it working fine with Sammy and her parents?
8.-What is the main complaint about it?
9.-What's your opinion about this device? Would you like to have it ?

WHY ARE SPANIARDS SO SELF-CONSCIOUS?

Why do Spanish people feel so terribly embarrassed when we have to speak a foreign language? Let's have a look at these two videos and then answer the questions below.

 

 

1. What do these two videos have in common?
2. What is your reaction to the first video?
3. Do you think the Mayor's grammar and vocabulary is correct?
4. Why is her speech so painful and uncomfortable?
5. What do you think about the second video?
6. Does he use the grammar and pronunciation expected after his four years in the Real Madrid?
7. Do you think Beckham´s Spanish is better or worse than the English spoken by A. Botella?
8. Why do many Spanish people think they will never be able to speak English?
9. What should be done in order to help students improve their speaking abilities?