How do they do it? We talk about magicians and entertainers, and watch a mind-boggling illusion from 'Britain's Got Talent'. We also talk about jobs in general.
Gaming is for young people...right? Wrong! This presentation looks at the life of 'Shirley', a 79-year-old gamer from the US. Along discussion of gaming we look at growing older and what preconceptions we have about the life of an older person. The structure 'have/has been + ing' is introduced and practised.
How can people walk across fire in their bare feet? We look at the art of firewalking, the preparation, and the science behind it all. The use of 'despite, in spite of, although and even though' is practised.
Who are the Beatles? Can you tell me the name of a Country artist? This presentation talks about popular music in general and how people listened to music before the digital era. Alongside a reading comprehension there is a short video about a young boy and girl and their love of music. The students are encouraged to talk about their favourite tunes and the importance of music in their life. The presentation concludes with half-a-dozen more unusual adjectives to increase the students' vocabulary.