S and don’ts of developing listening skills

Activity 1, Handout 1, Sets of tasks

SET 1 Listen to Text 1, repeat the following patterns and learn them by heart: Can I have two single rooms with a shower, please? You can have a double room with a shower on the second floor. Can I pay by credit card? - Yes, you can. Can you wake me up at 6 a.m.? - Yes, I can. Translate the words and word combinations into your native language and use them in sentences of your own. single room with a shower, double room, to be full up, surname, nationality, permanent address, place and date of birth, signature Read the tapescript of the recording and learn the dialogue by heart. Rehearse the dialogue with your partner.

SET 2

Circle the two correct answers.

What kind of books did Alex mention? Love stories Detective stories Military literature Historical novels Answer the following questions: Do you like reading? What kind of books do you read? What is your favourite book? Who is your favourite author? Tell your partner about the book you’ve read recently. Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F) according to the recrding.