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English for Logistics Audio CD | Oxford Business English

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"A Day at School"

Level:

Topic:

Speakers:

Length:

easy

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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What are some typical sports or recreation activities that people enjoy in your area? In this conversation, you will hear a man and woman discuss snow skiing. What specific gear or equipment do you need for this sport? What are the dangers or risks of snow skiing?

" cold feet" = fear of doing something
" James was going to ask Ashley out on a date, but he got cold feet and couldn't do it."

" give someone the cold shoulder" = ignore someone or give someone a cool reception
" Elizabeth gave Ryan the cold shoulder when he tried to apologize for forgetting her birthday."

A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.

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

Describe a recreational activity you enjoy doing in your free time and answer these questions:

What is the name of the activity?

Do you do this sport alone or with a group of people?

What is object of the activity (for example, you want to score the most points in a game of basketball)?

Are are the basic rules of the sport?

In what countries is this activity popular?

How much experience do you need to play?

Use the Internet to learn more about one of these unusual activities. Use the questions above to help you research the sport:

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Snow Skiing | Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab

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What are some typical sports or recreation activities that people enjoy in your area? In this conversation, you will hear a man and woman discuss snow skiing. What specific gear or equipment do you need for this sport? What are the dangers or risks of snow skiing?

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Finding pen friends (pen pals) or developing good friendships, either through online dating or talking with friends, can be an important part of a happy life. However, in dating relationships, what kinds of difficulties and problems can arise? What are the best ways to learn to solve such situations? What dating tips can you think of to ensure good relationships?

A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.

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

What could or should Dave have done to avoid the dilemma he finds himself in?

Use the Internet to find a Web site that discusses (1) common problems in dating relationships, and (2) one or two specific ideas on how to resolve these issues. What is the name of the Web site? Are there any problems that might occur in some cultures, but not others? What solutions have worked for you in your everyday relationships with others outside of dating?

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Dating Problems | Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab

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Finding pen friends (pen pals) or developing good friendships, either through online dating or talking with friends, can be an important part of a happy life. However, in dating relationships, what kinds of difficulties and problems can arise? What are the best ways to learn to solve such situations?

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Fun Kid Activities - Video - Randall’s ESL Cyber Listening Lab

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Discover fun kid activities that Randall’s grandson enjoys in his daily life.

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Describe a time when you went to a beach, either at the ocean or by a lake. Who went with you on this outing? What did you do there? How old were you when you visited that place? What did you enjoy most about the trip?

Hello. I'm Randall, and I'm here in sunny California, enjoying the, uh, the ocean, the waves, and I just want to share a couple of ideas on how to be safe.

Uh, number one: Always check the weather conditions and the wave patterns to make sure it is optimal for swimming. Number two: Swim with a buddy. Uh, many people get into trouble when they are swimming alone.

Number three: Check to find out where the nearest lifeguard station is in case you, again, need help. And the last would be . . . is to wear sun screen and sun protection to protect your skin and your overall health.

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Ocean Safety - Video - Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab

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Describe a time when you went to a beach, either at the ocean or by a lake. Who went with you on this outing? What did you do there? How old were you when you visited that place? What did you enjoy most about the trip? Hello.