Diet Plan - Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab

Level:	Topic:	Speakers:	Length:
advanced	diet plans	man and woman	03:50

Pre-Listening Exercise

What are three important steps to losing weight in a healthy way? What are some reasons why people struggle with their weight and physical condition?

Speak Up, Take a Stand! Instructions for Getting the Conversation Started

These statements are designed to get everyone thinking, moving, and talking! The goal is to explore ideas, share opinions, and get ready for the next part of the lesson.

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? Then, pair students with members of the other group and have students explain their reasons. Rotate partners for more practice.
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. What do others think? Do you agree or disagree with them?
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. This helps you get ready to speak and join real conversations in English. Consider recording your ideas and self-assess your progress.

Eating healthy means never eating your favorite treats.
Dieting is more successful when you have support from family or friends.
Drinking water is more important than taking vitamins.
Skipping meals can help you lose weight faster.
Everyone should eat the same healthy foods, no matter their culture.
It’s better to eat smaller meals more often than three big meals a day.
Fast food can be part of a healthy diet if eaten occasionally.
Reading food labels helps people make better choices.
Good eating habits start with understanding nutrition.
Exercise is just as important as diet for good health.

Idioms

“have one’s plate full” = have a lot to do, be busy
“I have my plate full with so many projects, so I don’t have much free time.”

“What’s eating you?” = What is bothering or making you angry?
“Hey, what’s eating you? You look so upset, and you didn’t say a word during dinner.”

Listening Exercise

A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.

Vocabulary Practice

Do the vocabulary quizzes with the words from the conversation for more practice:

Mixed-Up Sentence | Sentence and Vocabulary Matching

Post-Listening Exercise

Discuss what you eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and the reasons for these food choices. Do you have any plans to change your eating habits in the future? Explain your reasons.

Online Investigation

There are many diet programs around the world that market ways to lose weight and stay fit. Review three different programs or plans and answer these questions:

Who is the founder or creator of the diet plan or program?
How long has it been around?
What is the mission statement or main goal of the plan?
How is the program similar and different from other programs?
What do reviewers say about the benefits and drawbacks of the program’s system?
What are the requirements and cost of joining the program?

See Listening Script

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