Unit 08. New Ways to Learn. Lesson 5. Listening

Listening
Triple ‘E’ at your fingertips
1. Look at the pictures and read the caption below these pictures. What are the students doing? What do you think you are going to listen about?
-The students are learning English with computers. Maybe they’re searching the Internet for information or using a webpage to study.
-I guess we’re / I’m going to listen about new ways/ how to learn English using the Internet and electric devices.
Audio script
Well, I guess sometimes you may feel disappointed by your bad grades and get tired of things like books, blackboards, cassettes and CD players.
No worries. I’ll show you how to learn English easily and effectively just with your fingertips. Have you heard of Triple ‘E’? It means Easy Effective English.
How can learning English be easy but effective? The secret is so simple: use electronic devices to access and take advantage of online English language materials.
There are many good websites on the Internet. All you need to do is type some key words and click on the search engine button. Instantly, you see hundreds of webpages on the screen and open the ones you like.
Many sites offer exciting lessons, activities and quizzes for English learners of all ages and levels. There are pictures, games and explanations, which are useful for learning vocabulary and grammar.
Do you want to improve your listening, speaking and pronunciation? Practise online with native speakers. Choose the sites where you can record your own voice and listen to yourself. Everything is so fast and convenient. Just one click away.
Obviously, technology has made learning English easy and efficient and increased your chance of success.
2. Listen to a teacher giving instructions on how to use online English language materials. Decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F).
1. F ….the students may get tired …
2. T
3. T
4. F Many sites offer ….
5. T
3. Listen again and complete the following sentences by writing no more than three words.
1. easily and effectively
2. access and take
3. learning vocabulary
4. native speakers
5. chance of success
4. Work in groups. Ask and answer the question.
What do you think of studying English with modern technology? Explain your opinion.