Listen with SpeakaYou, Episode #5: Making the Most of Your Free Time

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  • English Language

  • Middle School

  • 7th grade

  • Vocabulary

  • English

Author's Instructions

"What do you do in your free time?" It’s the most common question in English, so let’s make sure you have a great answer!

In this episode, we upgrade your vocabulary from simple likes and dislikes to advanced expressions about how we spend our lives. Whether you are an active person who needs to "blow off steam" or a quiet person who needs to "recharge your batteries," this episode has the right phrases for you.

You will learn how to:

  • Talk about starting (and stopping) new hobbies.
  • Describe the difference between relaxing and releasing stress.
  • Talk about obsession and casual interests.
  • Express the need for solitude and "me time."

Includes: 15 essential vocabulary chunks (B1-B2 level) regarding leisure and lifestyle + a full PDF worksheet.

Explore Worksheets

Comprensió lectora A2 (Aula d'Acollida)

Vocabulary - English Language

Llegeix el text i respon les preguntes.

Travelling (vocabulary about flights & hotels)

Vocabulary - English Language

Do the following matching and gap-filling activities.

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Vocabulary - English Language

Presenter:
Welcome to the show. Today we are talking about online prank videos. Anya is here with us.

Anya:
If you search for prank videos online, you will find thousands. Millions of people watch them. Some famous creators make a lot of money from these videos.

Many popular channels make videos about trending topics. These videos get a lot of views.

Presenter:
What is a prank?

Anya:
A prank is a joke. Many pranks are funny and harmless. For example, asking people silly questions. When people discover it is a joke, they laugh.

But sometimes pranks are not harmless.

One channel made a video with fake police officers stopping motorbike riders. They asked them to say poems or do exercises. Many people thought it was funny. But pretending to be a police officer is illegal. Some people felt scared.

Presenter:
Can people get in trouble for prank videos?

Anya:
Yes. Four men from London made a fake robbery in an art gallery. They dressed like thieves. People inside the museum were very scared and ran away.

The men went to prison for several weeks.

Now they say they are sorry. They want to make positive videos. Websites like YouTube now ban dangerous prank videos.

Presenter:
Why are prank videos so popular?

Anya:
People like to laugh. Jokes have existed for thousands of years. The internet just makes it easier to share them.

Some videos are really funny.

I saw one with a dog in a fake hamburger stand. There was a sign that said “Bark to order.” People barked to order food! The dog looked like it was working there. People laughed and enjoyed it.

Presenter:
What rules should prank creators follow?

Anya:
Pranks should not hurt people. They should not be dangerous or illegal.
It is important to ask permission before posting a video online.
Creators should think of original ideas.
They should also be respectful and responsible.

Presenter:
Thank you, Anya!

DESCRIBING THINGS

Vocabulary - English Language

Read the instructions and good luck!