A Fun Day - Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab

Level	Topic	Speakers	Length
Easy	Family Activities	Man – Young Girl	00:39

Pre-Listening Exercise

If you are a child, where do you want your mother or father to take you on their day off (e.g., amusement park, zoo, swimming pool, a park, etc.)?

Agree or Disagree? Let’s Spark Some Conversation!

These statements are designed to get everyone thinking, exploring ideas, and sharing opinions.

In a face-to-face classroom: Read each statement aloud. If you agree, move to one side of the room; if you disagree, move to the other. Talk with your group—why do you feel that way?
In an online classroom: Use polls, emojis, or the chat box in your online platform to show your opinion. Then, join the conversation as a group or in breakout rooms.
For independent learners: Read each statement and think about your opinion. Then say your answer out loud and explain your reason, as if you’re talking to a classmate.

1. It’s always better to go outside for fun and not stay inside.
2. Watching TV together is a good family activity.
3. Going on a picnic is always fun, no matter the weather.
4. Playing video games together is a great family bonding activity.
5. It’s better to plan a fun family activity ahead of time than do it without planning.
6. Everyone in the family should do the same activity, even if they don’t like it.
7. Playing sports together is the best way to have fun as a family.
8. Cooking a meal together is a fun family activity.
9. Family fun time should always be on weekends.

Idioms

“soft-hearted” = gentle, kind
“He might not seem very understanding, but you’ll see he’s soft-hearted once you get to know him.”

“run in the family” = physical or personality traits that are similar
“All their kids are very athletic; it seems to run in the family.”

Listening Exercise

Listen to the recording and answer the questions. (See transcript)

Vocabulary and Sample Sentences

Here are some words that appear in the recording:

yeah (adverb): informal for yes; also yep
– May I use your pen.
– Yeah, sure.
mommy (noun): an informal word for mother usually used by children; also mom.
– Mommy. May I watch TV?

Vocabulary Practice

Try this activity to practice the vocabulary from the conversation:

Gap-fill Exercise

Post-Listening Exercise

Family entertainment can be a way to improve family relationships. Share your thoughts and experiences on the following topics with a partner:

What things did you do together with your family when you were growing up?
Do you still do any of these things today?

Online Investigation

Families sometimes visit an amusement park like Disneyland or something smaller for fun. Choose a country or place you want to visit and answer these questions using the internet:

What is the name of the amusement park?
Where is it located?
What are the hours?
How much does a ticket cost to get in?
Are there any discounts for children or seniors?
What are the main attractions of the park?

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“A Fun Day – Family Recreation”