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Meet Claire
Claire is from Perth in Western Australia. She is an accountant there and loves meeting people from all over the world. Claire is getting married this summer too!
She was kind enough to tell us a little about what Australians typically eat and what her favorite type of food is.
Claire is from Perth in Western Australia. She is an accountant there and loves meeting people from all over the world. Claire is getting married this summer too!
She was kind enough to tell us a little about what Australians typically eat and what her favorite type of food is.
TASK 1 — LISTEN: Claire tells us about Australian cuisine.
Before you listen: Look at the pictures below. Do you know these foods? Have you ever eaten them?
If you hover your mouse over the image, the name of the food will appear.
If you hover your mouse over the image, the name of the food will appear.
While you listen: Claire does a wonderful job highlighting the most popular foods that Australians eat. Pay attention to what she likes best and why.
After you listen: Think about when and where Claire said she enjoys eating her favorite type of Australian food. Do you enjoy eating certain foods more with family and friends? We will continue talking about link between celebrations and food during our next in-class discussion.
TASK 2 — LISTEN: Abby tells us about her Australian Adventure!
Before you listen: Look at the images. What do you think these images are of? Would you want to see something like this with your own eyes? (Wanting to know more about the speaker? You can find out on the ABOUT ABBY page.)
While you listen: Pay attention to the speaker's favorite part of the trip. Listen for what she found the most interesting or the most enjoyable.
After you listen: Think about a trip you've taken. What are the most important part of the trip that you'd like to share with the person you're speaking with?
Grammar Review - Teaching Ideas
Watch this video and think about how you would teach this grammar point to beginning students. You will also need to use these forms of adjectives when creating your info graph below. They are very helpful when describing what you like and where you come from when you travel next semester. Remember to look out for the exceptions to the rule! |
Video by Gordon Dionne
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TASK 3 — WRITE: Make an infographic (an information graphic)
STEP 1: Look at this example of an infographic. Don't worry if you don't know what that is or how to make one—there is a "how-to" video below! An infographic is a visual way of sharing information through text and images. Have a look at my example.
You will make an infographic on a place you love to visit or a type of food you love to eat and then upload what you've created to our Class Collaborative Site.
You will make an infographic on a place you love to visit or a type of food you love to eat and then upload what you've created to our Class Collaborative Site.
STEP 2: Visit the website where you will make an infographic: easel.ly You will need to register and make an account.
STEP 3: Watch the video. It will show you how to register, create your infographic, and save it.
STEP 3: Watch the video. It will show you how to register, create your infographic, and save it.
STEP 4: Create your own infographic! Remember to use complete sentences and include three instances of the comparative and/or superlative forms. Be creative and have fun!
STEP 5: Embed your infographic on our Class Collaborative Site.
STEP 6: Prepare a short (5 minutes or less) oral presentation to introduce your infographic to the class next week.
STEP 5: Embed your infographic on our Class Collaborative Site.
STEP 6: Prepare a short (5 minutes or less) oral presentation to introduce your infographic to the class next week.