Main ideas in a long talk

What are we learning today?

You will learn to find the main ideas when you listen to a long talk.

Explanation

• First find the main ideas. Add the details later.
• Before you listen, look at the photos and guess the topic.
• Listen for the topic, the speakers and the place.
• Listen again for key words.
• Then write one sentence to sum up the talk.
• Read the questions before you listen.

Examples

1. Olivia's brother Matt is in Kenya.
2. Mike is afraid of deep water.
3. One-sentence summary: Matt is travelling in Africa.

Remember!

• Do not write down every detail.
• Phrases like "You're joking!" show surprise.

Check yourself

1. What is the first thing to do before you listen?
2. Why do you write a one-sentence summary?