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Muhammad ibn Abdullah ibn Muhammad al-Tinji, known as Ibn Battuta, born on February 24, 1304, 1377, in Tangier, is an Amazigh traveller, historian, and judge of the Luata tribe, nicknamed the Prince of Muslim Travellers.
Date and place of birth: February 24, 1304, Tangier, Morocco

Date and place of death: Marrakech, Morocco

Birth name: Mohammed bin Abdullah bin Mohammed al-Tangieri

Reason for fame: The first to travel the world

Field of Work: An Entertaining World

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"A Day at School"

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education

man - boy

01:35

Pre-Listening Exercises

Describe a normal school day in the life of a student in your country including hours, class subjects, meals, rules, dress, and extra-curricular activities. What options are there in your country to take online classes through distance learning, even for children?

Idioms

"crack the books" = start studying
"The reason why he isn't doing very well is that he rarely cracks the books."

"cut class" = miss school
"Although some of my daughter's friends cut class a lot, she is at school every day."

Listening Exercises

A. Listen to the interview and answer the questions.

Vocabulary Practice

Try this activity to practice the vocabulary from the conversation:

Post-Listening Exercises

What thing did you most enjoy about your school life in your country? Talk with a partner. Explain and discuss some of these topics:

the length of the school year

a typical day at school

teacher and student interaction

extra activities after school

Online Investigations

Use the Internet to learn about the school system in another country and find the answers to these questions:

1. How do students get to school?

2. Do students meet inside a building or outside?

3. What subjects do students learn each day?

4. What time does school start and end?

5. What do students eat for lunch? Is it something they bring with them, or does the school have a cafeteria?

6. How many students are in a class?

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Randall Davis (esl-lab.com) discusses school life at Japanese schools with his son, Joshua. They talk about school activities, lunch, and classes.

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Pre-Listening Exercise

If you are a child, where do you want your mother or father to take you on their day off (e.g., amusement park, zoo, swimming pool, a park, etc.)?

Idioms

" soft-hearted" = gentle, kind
" He might not seem very understanding, but you'll see he's soft-hearted once you get to know him."

" run in the family" = physical or personality traits that are similar
" All their kids are very athletic; it seems to run in the family."

Listening Exercise

A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.

Vocabulary Practice

Try this activity to practice the vocabulary from the conversation:

Post-Listening Exercise

Family entertainment can be a way to improve family relationships. Share your thoughts and experiences on the following topics with a partner:

What things did you do together with your family when you were growing up?

Do you still do any of these things today?

Online Investigation

Families sometimes visit an amusement park like Disneyland or something smaller for fun. Choose a country or place you want to visit and answer these questions using the Internet:

What is the name of the amusement park?

Where is it located?

What are the hours?

How much does a ticket cost to get in?

Are there any discounts for children or seniors?

What are the main attractions of the park?

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A Fun Day - Randall’s ESL Cyber Listening Lab

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Randall Davis (esl-lab.com) talks with his daughter about fun activities to do together.

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People often look for cheap apartments or condominiums to rent when going off to college. Other students choose to stay with a homestay family, but this isn't always possible. Therefore, what are three things you look for in selecting a place to live? Put them in order of importance to you and discuss them with a partner.

" feel at home" = feel comfortable or relaxed
" The more you learn about the culture here, the more you will feel at home. "

" move in" = start living somewhere
" Some of my adult children have moved back in because they want to save money. "

A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.

Do the vocabulary quizzes using the words from the conversation for more practice:

Talk about the type of apartment Ann is trying to find. Discuss the ideal living situation for students going to a college or university in your country and abroad. Compare living in an apartment, house, and dormitory. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each in terms of privacy, price, space, and location? Discuss your opinions on the topic with a partner.

As an international student, deciding on a place to study is only the first step to living overseas. The next step is finding a place to live, but which is better: living on campus in a dormitory or off campus in an apartment? Use the Internet to compare these two possible living arrangements in a city of your choice. Use the ideas in the Post-Listening section to help guide your ideas.

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Apartments for Rent - Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab

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Finding apartment rentals is a common life experience. This conversation will give you some of this practice in English.

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What are five items that students can buy from a bookstore to use for school?

"read someone like a book" = understand someone very well
" My teacher can read students like a book. He knows which students studies, and which students don't. "

"go by the book" = follow rules exactly
" If you always go by the book in your work, your company will trust you more. "

A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.

Do the vocabulary quizzes using the words from the conversation for more practice:

Where do you usually get your textbooks for class? Do you get them free from your school, or do you need to buy them?

Find two online bookstores where you can buy these items. Then, answer these questions:

What is the name and mailing address of the company?

How much do the items cost?

What is the price of shipping?

What is the company's return policy?

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Bookstore Shopping | Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab

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What camping gear would you take to the mountains to make it a pleasurable experience (e.g., tent, cooking stove, etc.)? What problems could occur and what precautions would you take to prevent them?

" no spring chicken" = no longer young
" I don't think he'll be able to hike to the summit because he's no spring chicken. "

" play it safe" = be careful and not take chances
" My knee still hurts, so I'm going to play it safe and not go jogging today. "

A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.

Do the vocabulary activities using the words from the conversation for more practice:

Talk about popular recreational activities in your country. Include the following ideas in your discussion:

seasonal activities for spring, summer, fall, and winter

recreational sports that are popular among different age groups including children, teens, adults, and senior citizens

different activities popular with men or women

Use the Internet and decide on what camping gear, clothing, and other outdoor supplies you need in each of these situations. Also, find at least two Web sites that sell these supplies:

a trip across the Sahara Desert

an adventure in a boat down the Amazon River

a week-long stay in Antarctica

a bicycle tour across the United States

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Camping Gear - Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab

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What camping gear would you take to the mountains to make it a pleasurable experience (e.g., tent, cooking stove, etc.)? What problems could occur and what precautions would you take to prevent them? " no spring chicken" = no longer young" I don't think he'll be able to hike to the summit because he's no spring chicken.

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What kinds of clothes do you wear to school or work? Where do you buy your clothes? Do you ever buy used clothing?

" on the spur of the moment" = without planning or preparation
" I decided to go to the party on the spur of the moment, so I threw on some clothes and left."

" be decked out" = be dressed in formal clothes for nice occasions
" She was decked out in a beautiful dress, and everyone was surprised."

A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.

Do the vocabulary quizzes using the words from the conversation for more practice:

What are the advantages and disadvantages of buying clothing in a regular store as compared with purchasing something over the Internet? What have been your experiences in doing both?

What people wear can say something about a person's personality, style, interests, and at times, employment situation, and dressing appropriately for different circumstances can be important. For each of the following situations below, decide on what clothing (shirt, shoes, tie, dress, uniform, etc.) would be appropriate and think about the reasons.

school or work

at a nice restaurant

to a park

to the home of close friends

Then, use the Internet to find the items of clothing, determine the cost of each, and compare what you find online to what you might find in a local clothing store in your area.

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Clothing Styles - Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab

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Choosing clothing styles for different situations can be a difficult issue, especially in different situations and cultures. Listen and learn.

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Whether you are trying to get an online MBA or just going to a local college, there are a number of things you have to consider including location, cost, and the reputation of school. What factor is most important to you?

" a walking encyclopedia" = someone who seems to know everything
" My roommate would do well on a trivia game show. He's a walking encyclopedia."

" have the right stuff" = have the needed skills to succeed
" Susan has the right stuff to get into any school she chooses."

A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.

Do the vocabulary quizzes using the words from the conversation for more practice:

Interview another student about the topics below and report your findings to the class:

online education programs and graduate schools

entrance requirements and exams

classroom environment

teacher-student relationship

student housing

part-time employment

club activities

Finding the right school for you can be a long process. What advertising techniques do colleges and universities use to get the attention of students? What things are important to you when you choose a school?

Compare the Web sites of two schools that interest you. Think about the classes, the cost of tuition, the experience of the teaching staff, and finally the learning/cultural opportunities in the local community where you want to study.

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College Life - Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab

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College life can be a fun experience for university students. Listen to this conversation on the topic.

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"Eyeglasses"

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eyeglasses

man

00:27

Pre-Listening Exercise

Eyeglasses are very important to many people around the world. Now, you will hear a recorded message of one eye wear store. You sometimes hear such a message if you call a store after it closes. What kind of information do you hear?

Idioms

" word of mouth" = telling one person to another by speaking
" Many stores sell most of their products by word of mouth."

" pull out all the stops" = do everything possible to make something succeed
" The company pulled out of the stops to improve business, including cutting prices up to 50%."

Listening Exercise

A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.

Vocabulary Practice

Do the vocabulary quizzes with the words from the conversation for more practice:

Post-Listening Exercise

What are the good points of wearing eyeglasses and contact lenses? What do you think about colored contact lenses?

Online Investigation

Laser eye surgery is becoming a popular idea for improving eye vision. However, you always have to consider the costs and outcomes. Use the Internet to compare two companies that do this surgery, and find out (1) how much it costs for each eye and (2) what guarantees the company provides.

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Eyeglasses - Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab

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Buying eyeglasses or contacts for you and your family can be a very easy process. Listen to this conversation on the topic.

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Pre-Listening Exercise

What are the kinds of questions you ask when meeting someone for the first time? Would you ask different questions depending on the age, social status, and gender of the person to whom you are speaking? Write down your ideas before you listen to the conversation.

Listening Exercise

A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.

Vocabulary Practice

Do the vocabulary quizzes with the words from the conversation for more practice:

Post-Listening Exercise

Introduce yourself to three other people in your class including information on your nationality, family, school, work, and hobbies.

Use the Internet to do research on a famous person. Find out as much information as you can including the points mentioned in number one. Then, pretend you are that person and introduce yourself to other students in the class.

Online Investigation

People say hello and greet one another differently in the world. Some shake hands, and others hug each other. Use the Internet to search for information about how people greet each other in the countries below. What do they say when they meet in formal or casual situations? What do people do when they greet each other?

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Nice to Meet You - Randall’s ESL Cyber Listening Lab

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Meeting people from other countries leads to new friendships. Listen and learn.

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Hotel Reservations - Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab

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Book hotel reservations online at budget hotels easily. You just need the right language. Listen and learn.

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"Reading Books"

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reading books

man - young girl

00:43

Pre-Listening Exercise

What kinds of books do children like to read? Where can you find cheap or discount books? Do you buy books at a bookstore or at an online bookstore?

Idioms

" bookworm" = someone who loves to read
" My daughter is a bookworm, and she reads at least two hours a day."

" be an open book" = be a person who hides nothing about your life
" Please ask me anything. I'm an open book."

Listening Exercise

A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.

Vocabulary Practice

Do the vocabulary quizzes with the words from the conversation for more practice:

Post-Listening Exercise

What are the benefits of reading to children, either in their native or second language? What types of material are best for learners of different ages to understand the content they are reading? How can students learn to read without the help of a dictionary?

Online Investigation

Reading is a popular activity. Now, many devices such as Amazon Kindle and the iPad make reading even easier. Compare these two electronic readers. How much do they cost? What are the advantages of these readers over a paperback book? Share your ideas.

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Reading Books - Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab

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Reading books to children can help spark their imagination. Listen and learn.

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"Party Time"

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descriptions

man - woman

00:46

Pre-Listening Exercise

Imagine that you have been invited to a party. How would you dress for the occasion? What types of fashionable clothing can you purchase at local stores or even online clothing stores?

Idioms

" life of the party" = a person who makes a party fun for everyone
" You need to invite him. He's always the life of the party, and he keeps things exciting."

" eat you out of house and home" = be difficult to feed because someone is eating so much food
" You need to tell your adult children to move out because they're eating you out of house and home."

Listening Exercise

A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.

Vocabulary Practice

Do the vocabulary quizzes with the words from the conversation for more practice:

Post-Listening Exercise

Attending parties can be an enjoyable experience in a new culture as long as you understand the social rules of that country. What are some cultural rules that a visitor to your culture should know in such cases? Think about dress, gift giving, and any special expression or language that are used in these situations.

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Party Time - Randall’s ESL Cyber Listening Lab

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The best things about parties are the people you meet. Listen and learn.

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New Friends - Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab

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Everyone needs new , long-lasting, friends. Listen and learn.

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Did you receive an allowance from your parents when you were child? How about now? Did you have to do household chores to earn the money? How did you spend it?

" do the dishes" = wash dishes
"If you want to earn you allowance this week, you need to do the dishes everyday."

" in the bucket" = a very small amount
"I've been saving my allowance for two months, but it's still only a drop in the bucket, and it'll take me forever to save enough money for a new bike."

A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.

Some parents require their children to earn an allowance by doing work in and around the house? Other parents do not give allowance at all. Still others give money to their children without requiring any work from them. Which system do you agree with most? Explain why.

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Spending Money - Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab

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Did you receive an allowance from your parents when you were child? How about now? Did you have to do household chores to earn the money? How did you spend it? " do the dishes" = wash dishes"If you want to earn you allowance this week, you need to do the dishes everyday."

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