Understanding a Conversation

What are we learning today?

You will understand the main ideas of a longer conversation.

Explanation

• You do not need to understand every word.
• Look at the pictures and the task before you listen.
• The first time, find the topic.
• The second time, check each statement.
• Listen for was, were and numbers.
• Use was for one thing and were for many things.

Examples

1. Topic: a visit to the zoo.
2. The monkeys were so cute!
3. There were three giraffes.

Remember!

• Listen for the main idea, not every word.
• Read the statements before you listen.
• Write one word, not a sentence.

Check yourself

1. What should you do before the first listening?
2. Complete: There ___ three giraffes. (was or were)