Listening A2
Catching the Details
Lesson Goals
- Listen for specific information (colors, numbers, sizes).
- Understand descriptions of people (hair, eyes, clothing).
- Identify key features of places and objects.
Imagine you are a detective. You don't just want to know "It was a man." You need to know: What was he wearing? What color was his hair? This is Listening for Detail.
1. Describing People
When listening to descriptions of people, focus on Adjectives (describing words).
Example 1: Hair
"She has long, curly hair and blue eyes."
Example 2: Clothing
"He is wearing a grey suit and a red tie."
2. Describing Things
When you lose something (like a bag or phone), you must describe it precisely.
Example 3: Lost Item
"I lost my bag. It is small, made of leather, and has a gold zipper."
Detective Tip: The "Wh-" List
Before you listen, ask yourself these questions to prepare your brain:
- Who? (Man, woman, child?)
- What? (Color, size, material?)
- Where? (Near the door, on the table?)
Practice Activity: The Suspect
Listen to the police description of a suspect. Choose the correct picture details.
- Hair: (A) Short & Black / (B) Long & Blonde
- Glasses: (A) Yes / (B) No
- Shirt: (A) Blue T-shirt / (B) White Shirt
- Age: (A) About 20 / (B) About 40
Vocabulary List
- Curly (adj) /ˈkɜːrli/ [រួញ] - Hair that is not straight; it has curves or spirals.
- Leather (noun) /ˈlɛðər/ [ស្បែក] - Material made from animal skin, often used for bags/shoes.
- Striped (adj) /straɪpt/ [គូសឆ្នូត] - Having lines of different colors.
Your Mission 🎙️
Pick one person in your room (or a photo). Describe them in 3 sentences using details. Record it!
Example: "My sister is tall. She has straight black hair. She is wearing a yellow dress."