| Level: | Topic: | Speakers: | Length: |
| intermediate | mini-lecture | man | 01:17 |
Pre-Listening Exercise
What other information would you expect to hear during the first day of a class besides the ones listed below?
- the name of the course
- the teacher’s name
- the class grading system
Listening Exercise
A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.
Post-Listening Exercise
Imagine that you are planning your university class schedule for the coming year. What are at least three things you consider when choosing a particular class? What qualities do you look for in the ideal teacher? Do you think attendance and participation should be part of the classroom grade? Discuss these issues with a partner.
Online Investigation
Many students want to get online degrees or take classes online instead of attending face-to-face courses at schools. Use the Internet to find a school where you can take English classes. Then, answer these questions:
- What is the name of the Web site where you can take classes?
- What are the key features of that school?
- Who are the teachers and what are their qualifications?
- How much do classes cost?