Listening: Listening in Various Contexts & for Specific Purposes (Advanced) C1 - Lesson 2: Following Fast-Paced, Multi-Speaker Discussions and Debates
C1 Listening: Tracking Fast-Paced Debates CEFR Level C1 Lesson Goals This lesson develops your ability to follow a fast-paced debate . You will practice identifying and tracking multiple speakers' viewpoints, analyzing counter-arguments, and recognizing the role of a mediator in a complex discussion. The Scenario: A Car-Free Angkor Wat? Three professionals are debating a proposal to make the entire Angkor Wat park a car-free zone, allowing only bicycles and electric vehicles. Listen carefully to the audio, using the speaker's name to track who is talking. The Debaters Liam: An environmental scientist. Sokha: A local tuk-tuk driver representative. Anna: A tourism development consultant. The Debate Liam: "In my view, making the park car-free is an absolute necessity. The pollution from fossil fuels is causing long-term damage to the temple stonework, and the traffic congestion ruins the visitor experience. We must act to preserve the site." Sokha: "I have to disagree, Liam. A …