ID de réservation
17887705
Quand ?
28th August 2025
Horaire ?
09:00am - 10:00am
Notes
British council - General English Video series Word on the Street Live Music
General English Video zone How one family's love for the land became an iconic festival
Business Situations Covered:
Organizing and attending public events
Discussing sustainability and environmental impact in business
Describing cultural experiences and traditions
Subject / Topic:
British music festivals, live events, and cultural heritage
Language Functions Practiced:
Describing events and experiences
Expressing opinions and preferences
Comparing traditions across cultures
Asking and answering questions about music and festivals
Units Covered:
General English
Listening comprehension
Cultural awareness
Vocabulary building
Vocabulary:
Festival - A large event, often outdoors, where people gather to enjoy music, food, or culture.
Gig - A live music performance, usually by a band or solo artist, often in a small venue.
Headliner - The main act or performer at a concert or festival, usually the most famous one.
Venue - The place where an event or concert takes place (e.g., stadium, hall, field).
Sustainability - The practice of using resources in a way that protects the environment for the future.
Tradition - A custom or belief passed down through generations, often celebrated regularly.
Phrases / Expressions Practiced:
I’d love to go to…
It’s famous for…
They banned single-use plastics to…
The atmosphere was electric!
Grammar Focus:
Past simple and present perfect for describing experiences
Comparatives and superlatives (e.g., bigger, more exciting)
Modal verbs for expressing preferences and possibilities (e.g., would, could, might)
Pronunciation Practice:
Stress and rhythm in festival-related vocabulary
Intonation when expressing excitement or surprise
Other Notes:
Marie was enthusiastic and curious throughout the lesson. She made great connections between British and Italian festival culture, and asked thoughtful questions about sustainability and music trends.
Progress:
Strong listening comprehension
Improved fluency in describing events
Confident use of new vocabulary in context
Feedback:
Marie showed excellent engagement and creativity. Her ability to express herself clearly is growing, and she’s becoming more comfortable using descriptive language. Great effort today!
Homework Assigned:
Watch one additional British Council video and prepare to share your thoughts next lesson
https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/general-english/video-series/word-street/wots-music/music-scene-1-language-focus