Radio ESOL

Listen to Desiderio talking about the challenges of coronavirus and what he does to stay busy. He also talks about how lockdown has made him recognise our need to socialise. 

How does Desiderio keep busy during lockdown? 

What challenges does Desiderio face during lockdown?

What does Desiderio miss during lockdown?

Has lockdown been productive for Desiderio? 

Has your experience been similar or different?

Listen to Sofya talking about the difficulties in lockdown. She talks about the impact coronavirus has had on travel and socialising. She lists what she's done to stay positive during this time. She also talks about how she dreams of seeing her family in her own country and what she thinks life will be like once lockdown finishes. 

Listen to Taha talking about how coronavirus has changed his family life and how he has kept busy during this time.  

How has life changed for Taha? How has his daily routine changed? What does Taha do to stay busy?

What has Taha noticed about his children and their daily routine?  

What does Taha plan to do when lockdown finishes?

Has your experience been similar or different?

Listen to the weather forecast. Make a list of all the weather words used. Listen out for a weather idiom and see if you can think of others!

Listen to the football commentary. Think about the words used. Notice the speed of the commentary to show emotion. Look at the football vocabulary and phrases below. Use them to plan your own football commentary and record it using your phone to share with friends!

FOOTBALL VOCABULARY: 

pass 

turn 

shoots 

goal 

block 

tackle 

beat 

sets up 

chance 

defence 

centre circle 

wide pass 

inside pass 

penalty box 

saved 

good start 

tight turn 

bottom right of the net

FOOTBALL PHRASES:

It’s a game of two halves 

They think it’s all over, it is now 

That shot was Beckhamlike! 

He doesn’t have the pace he once did 

Goals win games 

He’s got a good touch for a big lad

If that was on target, it would have been a goal 

On the ball 

Great save! 

What a goal! 

Great skill! 

What a turn! 

Great tackle! 

He wins the ball back 

And all eyes are on... 

He's brought down