BEFORE  YOU LISTEN
You’ll listen to people talking about things they’re trying to learn and problems they’re having.

Vocabulary
Beforehand – before something
Have a hard time – have difficulty in doing something
“Kind of” + adjective/adverb – “more or less”
get off the topic – to start talking about something other than what was being discussed
be stuck on – stop and not move forward

PART A

Listen to Frank, Regina and Sonia talking about something they are trying to learn. What is it? Then check true or false; and for the ones that are false write down the correct information

FRANK
Frank’s teacher thinks students are all basic level  ____

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The textbook is appropriate for the students’ level _____

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The studygroup is working out fine most times ____

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All the studygroup members take it seriously______

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REGINA

She’s not the only one having problems to learn ______

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The software manual she got is pretty simple______

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Her time for studying is not enough______

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SONIA

She knew some of the language before taking the course ______

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All the group is leveled equally _____

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The teacher is really nice and great ________

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She feels she shouldn’t complain for the course is free ________

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What suggestions can you think of for Frank, Regina and Sonia?

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