Please take a look at the selection of lessons from ELLLO listening. Think about the topics that are covered and discuss them with your teacher.
- Which topic do you like the best?
- Can you add any more information?
- Do you have any personal experience with the topic?
UFO's
UFO's have often intrigued people, and have caused a lot of debate. Some people believe in UFO's and others don't. Take a listen to the following two interview and think about what you believe...
1077 (click here)
UFO's, Circles and Lines Jonathan talks about the possibility of UFO's and other mysterious things in life.
1078 UFO's and Area 51 Jonathan talks more about UFO's and the rumors about Area 51 in the United States. (click here)
Famous People
What do you really know about America and Australia? Do you know any famous Americans? How about Australians? Listen to the following interviews about famous people in these countries. Have you heard of them before? What does the person in the interview say? What did you learn about the famous people in America and Australia? What can you tell others in the class?
1062 Famous Americans (click here)
Cheryl and Nick continue their conversation about famous people from their countries.
1061 Famous Australians (click here)
Nick talks with Cheryl about some famous people in Australia and why they are popular.
Money
The influence of money and the power it gives people has been the topic of conversation recently, especially with the release of Michael Moore's 'Capitalism a Love Story'.
What do you think of the following statement?
"Money breeds greed and corruption."
Listen to the following interviews about the power of money and taking bribes. After you listen, share your ideas and thoughts with the class.
1039 Power of Money (click here)
Aiman and Todd talks about the culture of corruption.
1037 Bribes (click here)
Aiman talks about the culture of bribing in business.
Staying Healthy
Are you a healthy person? Do you eat well? Do you like to exercise? What does it take to stay healthy?
Listen to the following interviews, then try to come up with some ideas to improve your health? Share these ideas with the class.
740 Staying Healthy (click here)
Keren talks about her healthy lifestyle and what she does to stay in shape.
741 Staying Healthy Overseas (click here)
Keren compares staying healthy in different regions of the world.
SushiSushi is not only big in Japan, but it is very popular all over the world. Do you like eating sushi? Can you make sushi yourself? Can you remember the last time you ate at a sushi restaurant? With the class, talk about some of your experiences with sushi...
718 Sushi Ways and Wasabi (click here)
Hiroshi discusses how to eat sushi and when to use wasabi.717 Sushi Selections (click here)
Hiroshi explains the kinds of sushi you can order at a sushi restaurant.716 Sushi Lesson (click here)
Hiroshi talks about sushi and the two most basic types this popular dish.Chinese New YearThe Chinese New Year is one of the biggest events in the Chinese calendar. Do you know when it is celebrated? What do you know about how the Chinese celebrate this day? Do you know how to wish someone a happy new year in Chinese? What will you be doing on the next Chinese New Years day? Listen to the following interview and share your ideas about the Chinese New Year.
936 Chinese New Year (click here)
Santi talks about the biggest holiday in many Asian Nations.
572 Out of Country: Pernais talks about the effect of young people leaving Jamaica. (click here)
