This program covers a range of activities we do every day at home. It introduces can/can't, simple words, expressions and tips and apractice section.
Introduction: Carol, Barney, Steve and Serena introduce the program.
Chatting: People talk about chores at home - doing the laundry, doing the vacuuming, folding the laundry.
Language and grammar: Can / Can't. What you are able to do - or not do.
New words: Ironing I Sheets
Funny things we say: Make the bed | Know how to | Good at
Listen and repeat: Clips selected from this video, followed by areal time gap to repeat what you hear.
Tips: Carlos (from Mexico) and Tammy (from China) share their experiences about learning English, and give some tips.
Interactive eLearning course
This video program is also available as a short stimulating eLearning course with interactive learning modules, recap activities, inline video and quiz assessments, designed to engage learners and build skills.
eLearning description
Simple English 17 – Doing things is a highly interactive course covering a range of activities we do every day at home. It introduces can/can't, simple words, expressions and tips, learning activities and a quiz. A practice section, Listen and Repeat, includes clips from the videos, followed by real time gaps to repeat what you hear.
Simple English 17 – Doing things is part of the Cutting Edge Simple English Series with great characters in realistic situations. Learners will enjoy practical activities that are useful at work and in life.
Learning objectives
- Build confidence with conversational English
- Learn how to talk about chores at home – doing the laundry, doing the vacuuming, folding the laundry
- Learn simple grammar – Can / Can’t. What you are able to do – or not do
- Build vocabulary word by word – Ironing I Sheets
- Learn to confidently use everyday expressions: I Make the bed | Know how to | Good at
- Practice speaking by listening to and repeating selected clips
- Listen to encouragement and suggestions to help build confidence learning English
