Name of the Teacher Date Level of the class Length of lesson
Deidre Bosch 5 April 2024 C1 60 Minutes
Lesson Type:
Listening
Lesson Topic:
The Selfie Generation
Lesson Aims: Lesson Outcomes:
By the end of the lesson, students will be better able to… By the end of the lesson, students will have…
Listen for specific information in an unfamiliar vlog/video A good understanding between listening with gist and listening for specific
Grasp what the topic of a video/vlog/program is by picking up on certain information.
words that they were taught through listening with gist or listening for The confidence to follow what a video/vlog/conversation is about even
specific information. though it is spoken in English and not their native language.
The confidence to participate in a conversation about the topic because they
have gain the skill of listening with gist and listening for specific information.
Anticipated difficulties: Suggested solutions:
Include one relating to L1/age/level of the students and one for 1. L1 – Level 1 (Spanish)
the sub-skills (reading for gist and for detail/specific information) A suggested solution for this anticipated difficulty is to incorporate
scaffolded listening activities that gradually expose students to different
1. L1 – Level 1 (Spanish) accents, speech rates, and vocabulary levels.
Understanding fast talking and different accents in English.
They might find it difficult to keep up with how quickly native English
speakers speak and with different ways they pronounce words.
They might not know some of the words, sayings, or slang words used in
English conversations, which can make it difficult for them to
, understand.
2. Age – 18-25 year olds 2. Age – 18-25 year olds
Incorporate engaging listening activities that require students to
18-25 Spanish-speaking students might get distracted or lose focus because of participate actively, such as discussions, debates, or group tasks.
their age. They get distracted by things like phones, chatting with friends, or Encourage active listening techniques, such as asking questions,
their own interests. This can make it difficult for them to stay focused on the summarising information, or predicting outcomes, to maintain students'
listening lesson and understand what's being said. focus and involvement.
Implement strategies to minimise distractions, such as setting clear
expectations for behaviour, establishing technology-free zones, or
3. Level – C1 – (Can grasp a variety of challenging, longer texts and providing periodic breaks to allow students to refocus.
understand hidden meanings.
3. Level – C1 (Can grasp a variety of challenging, longer texts and understand
An anticipated difficulty could be maintaining focus and engagement hidden meanings.)
throughout the lesson due to their advanced proficiency level. These Incorporate advanced and thought-provoking listening materials
that challenge students' critical thinking skills. Choose authentic
students may already have a strong grasp of English language skills,
listening resources that cover a wide range of topics, including
including listening comprehension, which could lead to boredom during
current events, academic lectures, TED talks, or podcasts. the
the lesson.
speaker's arguments and perspectives.
Keeping the material sufficiently challenging and stimulating to may be a Providing listening tasks that offer opportunities for critical thinking,
challenge. analysis, and interpretation would be essential to meet the
expectations of students at the C1 level.
Sustain their interest and involvement
Authentic Text (insert reading text here or link to the listening recording)
How Millenials became the Selfie Generation
https://youtu.be/L3_CHnYg-yc?si=vq-Hkd4KaA5TxLgy
How "Selfie Culture" Took Over the World, According to New Yorkers | Fast Company
https://youtu.be/tSkJ-9NSrvs
Selfie Obsession: What too many says about you.
https://youtu.be/gMEwhcbiHKI?si=ZlnWaWaVKpEoe62f
Deidre Bosch 5 April 2024 C1 60 Minutes
Lesson Type:
Listening
Lesson Topic:
The Selfie Generation
Lesson Aims: Lesson Outcomes:
By the end of the lesson, students will be better able to… By the end of the lesson, students will have…
Listen for specific information in an unfamiliar vlog/video A good understanding between listening with gist and listening for specific
Grasp what the topic of a video/vlog/program is by picking up on certain information.
words that they were taught through listening with gist or listening for The confidence to follow what a video/vlog/conversation is about even
specific information. though it is spoken in English and not their native language.
The confidence to participate in a conversation about the topic because they
have gain the skill of listening with gist and listening for specific information.
Anticipated difficulties: Suggested solutions:
Include one relating to L1/age/level of the students and one for 1. L1 – Level 1 (Spanish)
the sub-skills (reading for gist and for detail/specific information) A suggested solution for this anticipated difficulty is to incorporate
scaffolded listening activities that gradually expose students to different
1. L1 – Level 1 (Spanish) accents, speech rates, and vocabulary levels.
Understanding fast talking and different accents in English.
They might find it difficult to keep up with how quickly native English
speakers speak and with different ways they pronounce words.
They might not know some of the words, sayings, or slang words used in
English conversations, which can make it difficult for them to
, understand.
2. Age – 18-25 year olds 2. Age – 18-25 year olds
Incorporate engaging listening activities that require students to
18-25 Spanish-speaking students might get distracted or lose focus because of participate actively, such as discussions, debates, or group tasks.
their age. They get distracted by things like phones, chatting with friends, or Encourage active listening techniques, such as asking questions,
their own interests. This can make it difficult for them to stay focused on the summarising information, or predicting outcomes, to maintain students'
listening lesson and understand what's being said. focus and involvement.
Implement strategies to minimise distractions, such as setting clear
expectations for behaviour, establishing technology-free zones, or
3. Level – C1 – (Can grasp a variety of challenging, longer texts and providing periodic breaks to allow students to refocus.
understand hidden meanings.
3. Level – C1 (Can grasp a variety of challenging, longer texts and understand
An anticipated difficulty could be maintaining focus and engagement hidden meanings.)
throughout the lesson due to their advanced proficiency level. These Incorporate advanced and thought-provoking listening materials
that challenge students' critical thinking skills. Choose authentic
students may already have a strong grasp of English language skills,
listening resources that cover a wide range of topics, including
including listening comprehension, which could lead to boredom during
current events, academic lectures, TED talks, or podcasts. the
the lesson.
speaker's arguments and perspectives.
Keeping the material sufficiently challenging and stimulating to may be a Providing listening tasks that offer opportunities for critical thinking,
challenge. analysis, and interpretation would be essential to meet the
expectations of students at the C1 level.
Sustain their interest and involvement
Authentic Text (insert reading text here or link to the listening recording)
How Millenials became the Selfie Generation
https://youtu.be/L3_CHnYg-yc?si=vq-Hkd4KaA5TxLgy
How "Selfie Culture" Took Over the World, According to New Yorkers | Fast Company
https://youtu.be/tSkJ-9NSrvs
Selfie Obsession: What too many says about you.
https://youtu.be/gMEwhcbiHKI?si=ZlnWaWaVKpEoe62f
