This program covers basic language for reporting and dealing with emergencies. It introduces imperatives, simple words, expressions and tips and a practice section.
Introduction: Carol, Barney, Steve and Serena introduce the program.
Chatting: There is an emergency at the BBQ.
Language and grammar: Imperatives. Emergency imperatives - giving orders. Tips for learning English - giving advice.
New words: Emergency vehicle; Hurry! allergies; allergicto; locked in
Funny things we say: We have an emergency | Be careful! Watch out! | Turn on / Turn off
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 20 – Emergency! is a highly interactive course covering basic language for reporting and dealing with emergencies. It introduces imperatives, 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 20 – Emergency! 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 describe an emergency and call for help
- Learn simple grammar – Imperatives. Emergency imperatives – giving orders
- Build vocabulary word by word – Emergency vehicle, Hurry!, allergies, allergic to, locked in
- Learn to confidently use everyday expressions: We have an emergency | Be careful! Watch out! | Turn on / Turn off
- Practice speaking by listening to and repeating selected clips
- Listen to encouragement and suggestions to help build confidence learning English and giving advice
