Listening A2
Who Said That? (Multiple Speakers)
Lesson Goals
- Identify voices of different people (Man vs. Woman).
- Listen for names to know who is talking.
- Connect specific information to a specific person.
When 2 or 3 people speak at the same time, it can be confusing! Today, we will listen to a conversation between three friends planning a party.
1. Meet the Speakers
First, look at the visual clues. Memorize their names and roles.
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Sarah(Organizer)
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Tom(Food)
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Lisa(Music)
2. Strategy: The "Name-Check"
In English conversations, friends often use names to get attention. This is your biggest clue!
"Hey Tom, can you buy the pizza?"
If you hear "Tom", the next person to speak is usually Tom answering the question.
Tip: Listen for Gender
Use your ears to separate the voices:
- Pitch: Men often have deeper (lower) voices. Women often have higher voices.
- If you hear a low voice say "I'll bring soda", you know it's probably Tom, not Sarah or Lisa.
Practice Activity: Who is doing what?
Listen to the dialogue in the audio player. Match the person to the action.
1. Who will bring the pizza?
2. Who is cleaning the house?
3. Who is bringing the guitar?
Vocabulary List
- Organize (verb) /ˈɔːrɡənaɪz/ [រៀបចំ] - To plan or arrange an event.
- Bring (verb) /brɪŋ/ [យកមក] - To carry something to a place.
- Prepare (verb) /prɪˈpɛər/ [ត្រៀម] - To make something ready.
Your Mission 🎙️
Find a short English video with 2 characters (like a cartoon or movie clip). Close your eyes. Can you tell who is speaking just by their voice?