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Directions 목표 Direcciones Instruções

READ the VOCABULARY + BACKGROUND
It is important to read the vocabulary and background before you watch the video. This will improve your ability to understand the video. It will also help you understand how the new vocabulary is used naturally.
WATCH the VIDEO
The first time you watch the video, just try to understand the overall situation.
ANSWER the QUESTIONS
First, try to answer all the questions from memory. Then rewatch the video and try to answer the questions that you missed.
WATCH and READ the SCRIPT
Watch the video again while you read the script. Reading and listening at the same time will help you hear each individual word and improve your listening accuracy.
DO the ACTIVITIES
There are several different activities that focus on listening accuracy, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structure.

LEA el VOCABULARIO y ANTECEDENTES.
Es importante leer el vocabulario y los antecedentes antes de ver el video. Esto mejorará su capacidad para comprender el video. También le ayudará a comprender cómo se usa el nuevo vocabulario de forma natural.
VER el VIDEO
La primera vez que vea el video, intente comprender la situación general.
RESPONDE a las PREGUNTAS
Primero intente responder todas las preguntas de memoria. Luego, vuelva a ver el video e intente responder las preguntas que se perdió.
MIRAR Y LEER
Mire el video nuevamente mientras lee el guión. Leer y escuchar al mismo tiempo lo ayudará a escuchar cada palabra individual y mejorará su precisión auditiva.
HACER LAS ACTIVIDADES
Hay una serie de actividades diferentes que se centran en la precisión auditiva, la pronunciación, el vocabulario, la gramática y la estructura de las oraciones.

어휘와 배경 읽기
비디오를 보기 전에 어휘와 배경을 읽는 것이 중요합니다. 이렇게 하면 비디오를 이해하는 능력이 향상됩니다. 또한 새로운 어휘가 어떻게 자연스럽게 사용되는지 이해하는데 도움이됩니다.
비디오 보기
비디오를 처음 볼 때 전체 상황을 이해하려고 노력하세요.
문제에 답하기
먼저 모든 질문에 답을 해보세요. 그런 다음 비디오를 다시보고 놓친 질문에 답해보세요.
비디오 보면서 대본 읽기
대본을 읽는 동안 비디오를 다시 보세요. 읽기와 듣기를 동시에 하면 각각의 단어를 듣고, 듣기 정확도를 향상시킬 수 있습니다.
액티비티 하기
듣기 정확도, 발음, 어휘, 문법 및 문장 구조에 초점을 맞춘 다양한 액티비티가 있습니다.

LER o VOCABULÁRIO + FUNDO
É importante ler o vocabulário e o histórico antes de assistir ao vídeo. Isso melhorará sua capacidade de entender o vídeo. Também ajudará você a entender como o novo vocabulário é usado naturalmente.
ASSISTA ao VÍDEO
Na primeira vez que assistir ao vídeo, tente entender a situação geral.
RESPONDA às PERGUNTAS
Primeiro, tente responder todas as perguntas de memória. Em seguida, assista novamente ao vídeo e tente responder às perguntas que você errou.
ASSISTA e LEIA o SCRIPT
Assista ao vídeo novamente enquanto lê o roteiro. Ler e ouvir ao mesmo tempo ajudará você a ouvir cada palavra individualmente e a melhorar sua precisão auditiva.
FAÇA as ATIVIDADES
Existem várias atividades diferentes que se concentram na precisão auditiva, pronúncia, vocabulário, gramática e estrutura da frase.

Vocabulary 어휘 Vocabulário Vocabulario

Questions 문제 Questões Preguntas

What languages do the students in Clantarfarf School speak?
English
French
German
Welsh
How many students are usually in each class at Clantarf School?
About 30
About 20
About 15
About 10
What foreign languages can students at Clantarf School choose to learn?
Spanish
Italian
French
German
Latin
Welsh
How long is each foreign language class at Clantarf School?
30 minutes
40 minutes
50 minutes
60 minutes
What is one rule in the French class at Clantarf School?
Students aren't allowed to use their phones.
Students must arrive 5 minutes early.
Students aren't allowed to chat.
Students cannot use dictionaries.
How many students are in each of the classes at the private language school in Oxford?
About 6
About 8
About 12
About 16
Why are some of the adult students learning English?
To teach English in their home country
To move to another country
To help them travel
To get a better job
Why do some students from the Far East find learning English difficult?
They are not interested in learning a new language.
English is too similar to their own language.
They have to learn a new alphabet.
Their teacher is too strict.
Why did Caroline become an English teacher?
She didn't want to work in an office.
Her parents were teachers.
She wanted to travel.
It pays well.
What does Caroline like the least about her job?
Marking essays and homework
Not enough vacation
The long hours
The low pay
What is the biggest challenge for students from Italy?
Pronunciation
Vocabulary
Grammar
Writing
According to the teacher, what are some good ways to improve English outside the classroom?
Dating someone who speaks English
Speaking with classmates
Reviewing class notes
Watching films
Reading books
Traveling

Grammar 문법 Gramática Gramática (connecting words)

The students in this class are between 14 and 15 years old, (and) there are about 30 in each class.
In most schools in England and Wales, students have to learn a foreign language, (but) they don't have to choose French.
(Whatever) language they choose, they will have three to four 40-minute classes every week.
The teacher explains the language, (and) the students have to take notes and answer questions on worksheets.
Most students enjoy learning a new language, (but) not all of them.
They say that (if) they learn English, they'll have a better chance of getting a good job.
(Because) these students are adults, discipline isn't a big problem.
I decided I wanted to travel, (so) it was a good way to see the world.
This is (because) their languages have a different alphabet.
(Before) they can start learning English, they have to learn our alphabet.
They also read from right to left, (which) makes it very difficult for them.
(If) they speak German, so (if) they come from Switzerland or Germany, they also have pronunciation problems, (but) it's more to do with intonation, (as) they can sound a little bit rude in English.
I think students should also travel (because) (when) you travel, you often end up speaking in English to people.

Grammar 문법 Gramática Gramática (verb choice)

They all (speak) Welsh and English, but today the students are learning how to (speak) French.
Whatever language they choose, they will (speak) three to four 40-minute classes every week.
Today, these students are learning how to (speak) their hometown.
The students have to (take) notes and answer questions on worksheets.
Discipline in class is quite strict. The teacher doesn't (allow) chatting.
They (say) that if they learn English, they'll (have) a better chance of getting a good job.
The teacher and the students try to (have) fun.
Lots of the activities (involve) working and speaking in pairs and groups.
Why did you decide to (become) an English teacher?
I (left) university and didn't know what to do.
I decided I wanted to (travel) , so it was a good way to (see) the world.
What problems do different nationalities (have) when learning English?
The learners from the Far East and the Middle East (have) problems with writing and reading in English.
What do you think is the most useful thing students can (do) outside class to (improve) their language learning?
Students should (do) their homework and (go back over) what they've learned in the classroom during the class.
They need to (go on) the Internet, watch films in English, read a book in English, and (socialize) with people.
If you travel, you often (end up) speaking in English to people.
But both (involve) working hard and having fun.

Sentence Building 문장 만들기 Construção de sentença Construcción de oraciones

Directions: Write sentences about the video clip using the words given. You can change the word form or add words, but you cannot change the word order.
( ) = optional [ ] = necessary

Instrucciones: Escriba oraciones sobre el videoclip usando las palabras dadas. Puede cambiar la forma de la palabra o agregar palabras, pero no puede cambiar el orden de las palabras.

Instruções:: Escreva orações sobre o videoclipe usando as palavras-chave. Você pode alterar a forma da palavra ou adicionar palavras, mas não pode alterar a ordem das palavras.

지시 : 주어진 단어를 사용하여 비디오 클립에 대한 문장을 씁니다. 어형을 변경하거나 단어를 추가할 수 있지만 어순은 변경할 수 없습니다.

Sentence 1

student / Clantarf / school / Wales / can / study / many / different / language / include / French / German / Latin

(The) Students at Clantarf School in Wales can study many different languages including French, German, and Latin.

Sentence 2

they / take / three / four / 40 / minute / language / class / week

They take three to four 40-minute language classes [each/every/per/a] week.

Sentence 3

in / French / class / student / have to / take / note / complete / worksheet / follow / strict / rule

In (their) French class, (the) students have to take notes, complete worksheets, and follow strict rules.

Sentence 4

contrast / private / language / school / Oxford / have / small / class / with / adult / student / different / country

In contrast, private language schools in Oxford have small(er) classes with adult students from different countries.

Sentence 5

these / class / more / relax / and / interactive

These classes are more relaxed and interactive.

Sentence 6

Caroline / Reading / become / English / teacher / because / she / want / travel / and / help / people / improve / live

Caroline Reading became an English teacher because she wanted to travel and help people (to) improve their lives.

Sentence 7

she / enjoy / work / student / but / dislike / mark / homework / essay

She enjoys working with students(,) but (she) dislikes marking homework and essays.

Sentence 8

she / say / student / far / east / and / middle / east / often / struggle / write / while / Europe / student / may / have / problem / pronunciation

She says (that) students from the Far East and (the) Middle East often struggle with writing, while European students may have problems with pronunciation.

Sentence 9

Caroline / recommend / student / review / lesson / watch / film / read / book / travel / improve / English

Caroline recommends (that) students (should) review lessons, watch films, read books, and travel (in order) to improve their English.

Listen & Repeat 듣고 따라하기 Ouça e repita Escuchar y repetir

Directions: Play the audio clip and try to repeat what you hear. Click "Show" to see the text.

Instrucciones: Reproduce el clip de audio e intenta repetir lo que escuchas. Haga clic en "Show" para ver el texto.

Instruções: Reproduzca el clip de audio e intente repetir lo que escucha. Haga clic en "Mostrar" para ver el texto.

지시 사항 : 오디오 클립을 재생하고 들리는 내용을 반복해 보십시오. 텍스트를 보려면 "Show" 를 클릭하십시오.

Clip 1

The students in this class are between 14 and 15 years old, and there are about 30 in each class.

Clip 2

They all speak Welsh and English, but today the students are learning how to speak French.

Clip 3

In most schools in England and Wales, students have to learn a foreign language, but they don't have to choose French.

Clip 4

Whatever language they choose, they will have three to four 40-minute classes every week.

Clip 5

The teacher explains the language, and the students have to take notes and answer questions on worksheets.

Clip 6

The teacher doesn't allow chatting, and the students have to obey the rules.

Clip 7

This teacher is using a projector to practice vocabulary and pronunciation.

Clip 8

Most students enjoy learning a new language, but not all of them.

Clip 9

Most of the students here are adults, and they come from lots of different countries.

Clip 10

They say that if they learn English, they'll have a better chance of getting a good job.

Clip 11

Because these students are adults, discipline isn't a big problem.

Clip 12

The teacher and the students try to have fun, and lots of the activities involve working and speaking in pairs and groups.

Clip 13

The teacher must be active, enthusiastic, and hard-working.

Clip 14

Why did you decide to become an English teacher?

Clip 15

Well, I left university and didn't know what to do, and I decided I wanted to travel.

Clip 16

I think the worst thing is probably the marking, correcting their homework and essays.

Clip 17

The learners from the Far East and the Middle East have problems with writing and reading in English.

Clip 18

And they also read from right to left, which makes it very difficult for them.

Clip 19

I think that outside the classroom, students should, first of all, do their homework and go back over what they've learned in the classroom during the class.

Clip 20

When you travel, you often end up speaking in English to people.

Discussion 논의 Questões de discussão Discusión

How are the secondary school classes and adult language classes in this video similar? How are they different?
(If you take ESL classes...) How are your classes similar to the classes in the video? How are they different?
What part of English is usually the most difficult for people from your country? Why?
What part of English is the most difficult for you? Why?
How does your teacher use technology in the classroom?
How do you use technology outside of class to help yourself learn?
Do you think learning a foreign language should be mandatory in a secondary schools? Why or why not?
How can learning a foreign language help you in your career?
What advice can you give to help people improve their English?
What do you think are the pros and cons of being a language teacher? Would you rather teach adults or high school students?

Script 대본 Roteiro Guion

This is year ten in Clantarf School in Cardiff. The students in this class are between 14 and 15 years old, and there are about 30 in each class. They all speak Welsh and English, but today the students are learning how to speak French.

In most schools in England and Wales, students have to learn a foreign language, but they don't have to choose French. In this school, for example, students can also learn German, Spanish, Italian, and even Latin. Whatever language they choose, they will have three to four 40-minute classes every week, and they'll have to do an exam at the end of the year.

Today, these students are learning how to describe their hometown. The teacher explains the language, and the students have to take notes and answer questions on worksheets. Discipline in class is quite strict. The teacher doesn't allow chatting, and the students have to obey the rules.

Technology is becoming more popular in British classrooms. This teacher is using a projector to practice vocabulary and pronunciation. Most students enjoy learning a new language, but not all of them.

This is an English lesson at a private language school in Oxford. The classes here are quite small; there are usually about eight students in each class. Most of the students here are adults, and they come from lots of different countries. They say that if they learn English, they'll have a better chance of getting a good job.

Because these students are adults, discipline isn't a big problem. The teacher and the students try to have fun, and lots of the activities involve working and speaking in pairs and groups. The teacher must be active, enthusiastic, and hard-working.

Caroline Reading, another English teacher in Oxford, explains what teaching English as a foreign language is like.

Interviewer: Why did you decide to become an English teacher?

Caroline: Well, I left university and didn't know what to do. I decided I wanted to travel, so it was a good way to see the world.

Interviewer: What do you like best about the job?

Caroline: I think the best thing for me is being with people and just helping them with their learning, helping them get on in life with their English.

Interviewer: What do you like least about the job?

Caroline: I think the worst thing is probably the marking, correcting their homework and essays.

Interviewer: What problems do different nationalities have when learning English, and why?

Caroline: The learners from the Far East and the Middle East have problems with writing and reading in English. And this is because their languages have a different alphabet, and so before they can start learning English, they have to learn our alphabet. And they also read from right to left, which makes it very difficult for them. Italian, Spanish, and French students also have problems with pronunciation. That's probably their biggest problem. And then if you speak German, so if you come from Switzerland or Germany, they also have pronunciation problems, but it's more to do with intonation, as they can sound a little bit rude in English.

Interviewer: What do you think is the most useful thing students can do outside class to improve their language learning?

Caroline: I think that outside the classroom, students should, first of all, do their homework and go back over what they've learned in the classroom during the class. But I also think they need to do more than that. They need to go on the Internet, watch films in English, if they can, read a book in English, and socialize with people, and also travel because when you travel, you often end up speaking in English to people.

Teaching English in a language school is quite different from teaching French in a secondary school, but both involve working hard and having fun.

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