Watching and listening training 2

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vmbo t
• Leerjaar 3

Watching and listening

Learning goals of this period

• I can find and understand the meaning of different signal words.
• I can focus on the use of signal words in recorded video or audio.

Watching and listening

W/L: During watching and listening, you as a viewer have the time to read the question and possible answers before the fragment starts.

W/L: During the video, the answer is usually said or repeated at the very end of the video.

W/L: Listen closely for signal words  (Because, Why, But, The reason, In conclusion, ETC.) 

W/L: Acquaint yourself with the different accents of English.

W: The images in the fragment are NOT always there to help you. 

Signal words

Signal words, also known as transition words, are words or phrases that indicate relationships between ideas and help readers or listeners follow the flow of information. 

The different kinds of Signal words.

Addition: (Toevoeging) -> Also, Furthermore, Another, As well.

Contrast: (Tegenstelling) -> But, However, Although

Cause and Effect: (Oorzaak gevolg) -> Therefore, Thus, Because

Example: (Voorbeeld) -> For example, Such as, To illustrate

Emphasis: (Nadruk) -> In fact, Indeed, Especially

Time/Sequence: (Tijd/volgorde) -> First, Second, Before

Conclusion: (Conclusie) -> In conclusion, In short, As a result

Place/Location: (Plaats en locatie) -> Here, There, Next to

Signal words

Give the Dutch translation of the following signal words!

Meanwhile

Previously

Rarely

Initially

To illustrate

01:19

What is said about rivers

1. 80% of the rivers are responsible for 1% of the pollution
2. They are the main source of plastics in the oceans

02:48

The Interceptor can determine what is plastic and what is not

1. True
2. False

03:34

What powers the Interceptor?

04:23

How many Interceptors did they build so far?

1. 2
2. 4
3. 6
4. 10

06:10

How did they change the speed difference between their system and the plastics?

07:03

What is their goal for system 2?

08:01

Where do they get the money to build and operate their clean-up systems?

1. Governments around the world pay for it
2. By collecting donations from people
3. By selling the plastics that they've collected
4. Bryan pays for everything himself

08:23

What does the Ocean Cleanup project do, and how?