Sunday, March 22, 2020

That's English! - Module 8 - Unit 10: Media

This lesson deals with mass media. It's something which is very familiar for us, especially if we think of TV, radio, magazines, and the Internet. Maybe what has changed is the way we use them. Let's see the questions, as usual:
  • Do you watch TV a lot? How long for? What programmes do you prefer?
  • What's your favourite programme? Why? Have you seen it this week? Is it very popular? Are there any programme you don't like? Why?
  • Some people think the radio is dead. Do you agree? Is it the same for young pople? and for elderly people? Do you ever listen to the radio? When and/or why do you do it?
  • People have many options nowadays. Compare mass media 20 years ago and in these days. What are the main differences?  Does the Internet have something to do with this change? Give reasons for your answer.
  • How would you improve our television? Would you release more channels? Would you change any programmes? Which ones and why?

Vocabulary

Here are there some pages to see the typical words connected to this topic:
  • TV programs: click here and here
  • mass media in general: click here or here

Activity 1

Go to page 107 and do the questionaire to your mate(s) and then tell them what kind of viewer is that person. Swap roles and when you finish, discuss if you agree or not. Give reasons.

Activity 2

Do activity 9 in the same page. Try to agree what programme to watch on TV. You can use the programme schedule on the book or you may choose another one.

Activity 3

Globalization is present on TV. Most programmes are copies or imitations from the ones on American, British or other European televisions. Discuss this point with your partner and give examples.

Activity 4

Let's practise some listening comprenhension for the exam:
  • mass media: click here
  • fake news: click here (very difficult!)
  • social mmedi: click here
  • how important is media in our daily life: click here

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