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Explore the myths of dieting through British humour while developing advanced vocabulary, listening skills, and sophisticated reporting language.
Main objectives of this material
- Develop vocabulary related to money, spending habits, and financial situations, including expressions such as go Dutch, chip in, splash out, be skint, and pick up the bill.
- Improve listening and discussion skills by analysing a scene about friends with different financial situations and exploring how money can affect relationships.
- Build confidence in discussing financial decisions and social situations through role-plays, opinion-based conversations, and practical problem-solving activities.
What students are going to cover
In this lesson, students will explore how money can influence friendships, social interactions, and group decisions. They will learn useful vocabulary and common British English expressions related to spending, saving, borrowing, and sharing costs, while developing their listening skills through a video task based on a well-known sitcom scenario. Through discussions, role-plays, and real-life communication activities, students will practise expressing opinions about financial choices, negotiating fair solutions, and talking confidently about money in everyday situations.
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