| Level: | Topic: | Speakers: | Length: |
| intermediate | baby toys | man – woman | 01:05 |
Pre-Listening Exercise
What are some popular toys for children in these age groups?
- Infants (0-1 year)
- Toddlers (1-3 years)
- Preschoolers (3-5 years)
- Gradeschoolers (5-12)
- Teens (12-18)
Idioms
“toy with something” = consider an idea or plan.
“I’m toying with the idea of traveling to Europe, but I’m not sure I have enough money.”
“like a kid with a new toy” = very happy with something
“My father is like a kid with a new toy. He can’t stop playing with his new iPhone.”
Listening Exercise
A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.
Post-Listening Exercise
What was your favorite toy when you were growing up? Who gave it to you? What did you like about it? What happened to it: did you give it to someone else, or did you throw it away?
Online Investigation
What are five of the most famous or influential toys of all time? What made them so popular? In what country did the toy first appear? Was the toy made for boys, girls, or both? Here are two examples. Use the Internet to find more:
- The Rubic’s Cube
- Barbie