Listening A2
The 5 Ws: Detail Detective
Lesson Goals
- Listen for specific details in a short story.
- Understand the 5 Wh- Questions (Who, What, Where, When, Why).
- Ignore extra information and find the answer.
When you listen to a story, you don't need to remember every word. You act like a Detective. You look for specific "clues" or details.
1. The 5 Clues (Wh- Questions)
To find specific information, listen for these question words:
[Image of 5 Ws diagram]
WHO? 👤
Person (Sophea, Teacher)
WHERE? 📍
Place (School, Market)
WHEN? ⏰
Time (Yesterday, 5 PM)
WHAT? 📦
Thing/Action (Pizza, Running)
Strategy: Scan Listening
Before you listen, read the question first!
If the question is "Where did Tom go?", your brain only needs to listen for a PLACE. You can ignore the time, the people, and the feelings.
Practice Activity: The Lost Dog
Listen to the short story about Tom's dog. Then answer the questions.
Question 1: Who lost the dog?
- A. Tom's mother
- B. Tom
- C. The teacher
Question 2: Where did he find the dog?
- A. At home
- B. In the river
- C. Under a tree
Question 3: What was the dog doing?
- A. Sleeping
- B. Eating a sandwich
- C. Barking
Vocabulary List
- Specific (adj) /spəˈsɪfɪk/ [ជាក់លាក់] - Clearly defined; one particular thing.
- Detail (noun) /ˈdiːteɪl/ [ព័ត៌មានលម្អិត] - A small fact or piece of information.
- Park (noun) /pɑːrk/ [សួនច្បារ] - A public garden for walking and playing.
Your Mission 🎙️
Tell a very short story (2-3 sentences) about your day. Record it.
Example: "This morning (When), I (Who) went to the coffee shop (Where)."