Lesson 25

Today’s lesson is 120 words.

Greetings

Hello guys, welcome back. The weather in Washington, DC is cold. It’s not the best day to go outside!

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News

Listening Activity:

Listen to the audio first. Then, click “Reveal Text” to read the sentence.

Reveal Text

Last Sunday night, Taylor Swift won the award for Best Album of the Year at the Grammy's.

Watch the Acceptance Speech:

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Music

Clarinet

Drums

Guitar

Speakers

Flute

Piano

Microphone

Bass

Musician Spotlight: Warren Wolf

Watch the video to see how much you can understand!

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Grammar Tips

Knowing the difference between “to listen” and “to hear”:

To listen: to try to actively hear something. This is an intentional and focused activity.

I am listening to music.

She listens to the news on the radio.

To hear: when sound comes into your ear with no effort. This is accidental, involuntary, and effortless.

He heard a strange noise in the forest.

Speak louder, I can’t hear you.

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Writing Prompt

Prompts:

Write sentences that demonstrate your knowledge of the verbs “to listen” and “to hear”. For example, what are your favorite sounds in nature? What are some things that you enjoy listening to in your day-to-day life?

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Class Discussion

What did you think of today’s lesson? Did you learn any new vocabulary? Do you have grammar questions? Let us know below!