Randall explains the purpose and development of this section of his Web site called Culture in Context.
The main objective is to give learners new opportunities to improve their listening skills with unscripted and natural samples of English in a video format.
First, I selected topics, in part, to align with other listening activities on the Web site, so learners can recycle similar topics for additional language practice.
Second, I chose high-interest topics in everyday life that would interest teachers and learners
The voices are my adult children who have appeared in many of my listening activities for the past 20 years. Now, you get to meet them close up and personal.
Most of the interviews are between 2-5 minutes, a very digestible length for language learning.
These interviews are for intermediate to advanced learners, due in part the the unscripted nature of conversations. We wanted to make them as authentic as possible without digesting the language for the consumption of the learn. Enjoy.
Each activity will have several key parts:
My initial plan is to release new videos throughout 2022, based on feedback from users. Feel free to contact me if you have suggestions.
A Healthy Lifestyle – With Emily
Aubrey’s Favorite Things – With Aubrey
Birthday Celebrations – With Aubrey
Camping Experiences – With Emily
College Roommates – With Aubrey
Credit Cards – With Aubrey
Daily Annoyances – With Emily
Dogs or Cats? – With Aubrey
Driving Lessons – With Aubrey
Eating Preferences – With Aubrey
Economic Woes – With Aubrey and Emily
Favorite Ways to Travel – With Aubrey
Favorite Websites – With Aubrey and Emily
If you Had a Million Dollars – With Emily
Introverted or Extroverted? – With Aubrey and Emily (NEW)
Is it Okay to Lie? – With Aubrey and Emily
Introductions – With Michael
My Dream Car – With Aubrey
My Favorite Meal – With Emily
My Favorite Vacation Memory – With Emily
Online Dating – With Aubrey
Online Learning – With Aubrey
Pet Ownership – With Emily
Popular Outdoor Activities – With Emily
Secrets of College Success – With Aubrey
Spending Spree – With Aubrey
Student Excuses – With Emily
Superpowers – With Aubrey and Emily
The Ideal Friend – With Emily
The Value of Money – With Aubrey and Emily
Travel Destinations – With Aubrey and Emily
What is Success? – With Aubrey and Emily
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