De compras en la ciudad: role play, develop listening
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use a range of strategies to improve understanding in listening tasks and ask and answer questions in a shopping role-play scenario.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- A strong knowledge of high frequency vocabulary is key to unlocking effective listening comprehension.
- Prediction involves anticipating what the answers might be by generating relevant words in Spanish.
- Recognising synonyms often involves identifying specific examples of a more general category, e.g. 'manzana' - 'fruta'.
- Identifying and avoiding distractors is key to ensuring we don’t jump to the wrong conclusions during listening tasks.
- In a role-play scenario, you have to ask as well as answer questions.
Keywords
Prediction - strategy that involves anticipating what the answers might be by listing relevant Spanish words or phrases
Synonym - word that has the same or very similar meaning as another word
Distractor - incorrect but plausible answer option in listening tasks, designed to test your attention to detail
Common misconception
The only factor in understanding listening tasks is vocabulary. If I know enough words, I don’t need any strategies to comprehend what I hear.
A strong knowledge of high frequency vocabulary is key to unlocking effective listening comprehension. However, strategies such as prediction, synonym recognition and identifying distractors can also improve listening skills.
Teacher tip
Students can adapt their role-play to a different type of shop, such as a clothing store, a bakery, or a pharmacy. This variation encourages them to use a wider range of vocabulary. Teachers can also challenge students to add a new element, like asking for recommendations or negotiating a price.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the Spanish and English.
Q2.Match the Spanish and English.
Q3.'¿__________ está el mercado?'. Choose the correct question word.
Q4.Order the words to say: 'tomorrow we will prepare the street for a party'.
Q5.Write in English: '¿Te gustaría nadar?'
Q6.Write in Spanish: 'I go shopping with my friends (m)'.
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Which word is an adverb?
Q2.Match the listening strategies to the correct description.
Q3.Match the Spanish and English.
Q4.'Ask a question about the item of clothing'. Which question responds correctly to this prompt?
Q5.Order the words to say: 'there is access for people with disabilities'.
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