A2 English Lesson: Modern Pop Culture (Unit 5, Lesson 2)
A2 Lesson: Modern Pop Culture
មេរៀនទី២៖ វប្បធម៌ប៉ុបសម័យថ្មីบทเรียน A2: วัฒนธรรมป๊อปสมัยใหม่Bài học A2: Văn hóa đại chúng hiện đạiA2 课程:现代流行文化A2レッスン:現代のポップカルチャーA2 레슨: 현대 대중 문화Leçon A2 : Culture Pop ModerneLección A2: Cultura Pop Modernaالدرس A2: الثقافة الشعبية الحديثةA2 पाठ: आधुनिक पॉप संस्कृतिУрок A2: Современная поп-культура
Chea and Bopha live in Phnom Penh. Today, they are enjoying modern pop culture on their day off. Let's learn how to talk about what is happening right now!
ជា និង បុប្ផា រស់នៅរាជធានីភ្នំពេញ។ ថ្ងៃនេះ ពួកគេកំពុងរីករាយនឹងវប្បធម៌ប៉ុបសម័យថ្មី។ តោះរៀននិយាយអំពីអ្វីដែលកំពុងកើតឡើងនៅពេលនេះ!เจียและบุบผาอาศัยอยู่ในพนมเปญ วันนี้พวกเขากำลังสนุกกับวัฒนธรรมป๊อปสมัยใหม่ มาเรียนรู้วิธีพูดถึงสิ่งที่กำลังเกิดขึ้นตอนนี้กันเถอะ!Chea và Bopha sống ở Phnom Penh. Hôm nay, họ đang tận hưởng văn hóa đại chúng hiện đại. Hãy cùng học cách nói về những gì đang xảy ra ngay bây giờ!奇亚和波帕住在金边。今天,他们正在享受现代流行文化。让我们学习如何谈论现在正在发生的事情!チアとボファはプノンペンに住んでいます。今日、彼らは現代のポップカルチャーを楽しんでいます。今起こっていることについて話す方法を学びましょう!체아와 보파는 프놈펜에 삽니다. 오늘 그들은 현대 대중 문화를 즐기고 있습니다. 지금 일어나고 있는 일에 대해 이야기하는 법을 배워봅시다!Chea et Bopha vivent à Phnom Penh. Aujourd'hui, ils profitent de la culture pop moderne. Apprenons à parler de ce qui se passe en ce moment !Chea y Bopha viven en Phnom Penh. Hoy disfrutan de la cultura pop moderna. ¡Aprendamos a hablar de lo que está sucediendo ahora mismo!يعيش تشيا وبوفا في بنوم بنه. اليوم، يستمتعان بالثقافة الشعبية الحديثة. دعونا نتعلم كيف نتحدث عما يحدث الآن!चिया और बोफा नोम पेन्ह में रहते हैं। आज, वे आधुनिक पॉप संस्कृति का आनंद ले रहे हैं। आइए जानें कि अभी क्या हो रहा है, इसके बारे में कैसे बात करें!Чеа и Бофа живут в Пномпене. Сегодня они наслаждаются современной поп-культурой. Давайте научимся говорить о том, что происходит прямо сейчас!
1. Vocabulary: Modern Pop Culture
Listen and repeat the words. Then, drag them to the correct box below.
Streaming
/ˈstriːmɪŋ/
Watching or listening to something on the internet.
ការចាក់ផ្សាយតាមអ៊ីនធឺណិតการสตรีมphát trực tuyến流媒体ストリーミング스트리밍streamingtransmisiónبثस्ट्रीमिंगстриминг
Pop star
/pɒp stɑː/
A very famous and popular singer.
តារាចម្រៀងប៉ុបป๊อปสตาร์ngôi sao nhạc pop流行歌手ポップスター팝스타pop starestrella del popنجم بوبपॉप स्टारпоп-звезда
Concert
/ˈkɒnsət/
A live music event with an audience.
ការប្រគំតន្ត្រីคอนเสิร์ตbuổi hòa nhạc音乐会コンサート콘서트concertconciertoحفلة موسيقيةसंगीत कार्यक्रमконцерт
Trend
/trɛnd/
Something that is very popular right now.
និន្នាការเทรนด์xu hướng趋势トレンド트렌드tendancetendenciaاتجاهचलनтренд
Fan
/fæn/
A person who strongly loves a singer or actor.
អ្នកគាំទ្រแฟนคลับngười hâm mộ粉丝ファン팬fanfanáticoمعجبप्रशंसकфанат
Social media
/ˈsəʊʃəl ˈmiːdiə/
Websites and apps where people share information and videos.
បណ្ដាញសង្គមโซเชียลมีเดียmạng xã hội社交媒体ソーシャルメディア소셜 미디어réseaux sociauxredes socialesوسائل التواصل الاجتماعيसोशल मीडियाсоциальные сети
Podcast
/ˈpɒdkɑːst/
An audio show that you can listen to on the internet.
ផតខាសพอดแคสต์podcast播客ポッドキャスト팟캐스트podcastpodcastبودكاستपॉडकास्टподкаст
Viral
/ˈvaɪərəl/
Becoming popular on the internet very quickly.
ល្បីលឿនលើអ៊ីនធឺណិតไวรัลlan truyền nhanh病毒式传播バズる바이럴viralviralسريع الانتشارवायरलвирусный
Match the Definitions
Streaming
Pop star
Concert
Trend
Fan
Social media
Podcast
Viral
An audio show on the internet.
A very famous singer.
Becoming popular very quickly online.
Watching videos over the internet.
Apps like Facebook, TikTok, Instagram.
A live music event.
Something that is popular right now.
A person who loves an actor or singer.
2. Grammar: Present Continuous
We use the Present Continuous to talk about things happening right now or temporary actions. To make the Present Continuous, use am / is / are + verb-ing.
Subject
To Be
Verb-ing
Example
I
am ('m)
watching
I am watching a video.
He / She / It
is ('s)
listening
She is listening to a pop star.
You / We / They
are ('re)
going
They are going to a concert.
Questions
Are (you)
listening?
Are you listening to a podcast?
Grammar Practice: Part 1 (Affirmative)
1. Chea a viral video right now. (watch)
2. I to a new podcast today. (listen)
3. Bopha and her friends social media. (check)
Grammar Practice: Part 2 (Questions & Negative)
1. you following the new trend?
2. She streaming a movie. She is reading a book. (not)
3. What the pop star doing on stage?
3. Reading: A Weekend of Pop Culture
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headset
It is Saturday afternoon in Phnom Penh. Chea and Bopha are relaxing at a coffee shop near the Riverside. They are both enjoying modern pop culture.
Chea is looking at his phone. He is watching a viral video on social media. "Look at this new dance trend," he says. "Everyone is doing it!"
Bopha is wearing headphones. She is not watching a video. She is listening to a true crime podcast. "I am a big fan of this show," she replies. "The story is so interesting."
Later tonight, they are going to a live music concert at the Olympic Stadium. A famous Cambodian pop star is performing. The star is very popular, and her new album is currently streaming all over the country. Chea and Bopha are very excited to hear the songs live.
Reading Comprehension
1. What is Chea watching on his phone?
2. What is Bopha listening to?
3. Where are Chea and Bopha going tonight?
4. Listening: What are you doing?
Chea and Bopha are at the coffee shop. Listen to their conversation.
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forum
Bopha
Hey Chea, what are you doing?
Chea
I am watching a video on social media.
Bopha
Is it the new dance trend?
Chea
Yes, it is! Everyone is sharing it. What about you? Are you streaming music?
Bopha
No, I am listening to a podcast about history.
Listening Quiz (True / False)
1. Chea is watching a video on social media.
2. Bopha is streaming pop music.
5. Speaking: Roleplay Practice
Imagine you are Bopha's friend. Read her question out loud, then practice your answer using the Present Continuous.
Bopha
Hey! Are you busy? What are you doing right now?
You
Hi Bopha! I am streaming a concert video on my computer.
6. Writing: Your Turn
Look at the model text. Notice how the writer uses Present Continuous (am/is/are + verb-ing).
"Right now, I am studying in my room. My sister is watching a viral video on TikTok. Outside, it is raining in Phnom Penh. We are listening to a new podcast together."
Your Turn to Write
Fill in the blanks to complete a paragraph about what is happening around you right now. Use verbs like learning, watching, drinking, sitting.
Right now, I am English online. My best friend is a coffee. Many students are the newest dance trend on social media. We are a great time today!
M3 Style Image Prompts (Midjourney/DALL-E)
IMAGE_FOR_HERO.png: Material Design 3 (M3) style digital illustration. Chea (a Cambodian university student) and Bopha (a Cambodian office worker) looking at a smartphone together near the Independence Monument in Phnom Penh. Bright, sunny, flat vector art. NO text, NO words.
IMAGE_FOR_READING.png: Material Design 3 (M3) style digital illustration. A young Cambodian man and woman sitting at a modern cafe near the Riverside in Phnom Penh. One is wearing headphones, the other is holding a phone. Minimalist, clean vector lines. NO text.
IMAGE_FOR_LISTENING.png: Material Design 3 (M3) style digital illustration. Two young Cambodians talking and laughing across a cafe table, with coffee cups and smartphones. Modern UI pastel aesthetic. NO text.
VOCAB_1 (Streaming): Material Design 3 (M3) style digital illustration of a smartphone screen playing a video with a play button, floating musical notes and sparkles. Minimalist. NO text.
VOCAB_2 (Pop Star): Material Design 3 (M3) style digital illustration of a singer holding a microphone on stage under bright colorful spotlights. Flat vector art. NO text.
VOCAB_3 (Concert): Material Design 3 (M3) style digital illustration of a crowd of silhouettes raising their hands in front of a brightly lit stage. Modern pastel colors. NO text.
VOCAB_4 (Trend): Material Design 3 (M3) style digital illustration of a line graph pointing up surrounded by stars and thumbs-up icons. Clean vector lines. NO text.
VOCAB_5 (Fan): Material Design 3 (M3) style digital illustration of a person holding a glowing lightstick with a big smile, surrounded by floating hearts. NO text.
VOCAB_6 (Social Media): Material Design 3 (M3) style digital illustration of a smartphone with floating speech bubbles, heart icons, and picture frames. NO text.
VOCAB_7 (Podcast): Material Design 3 (M3) style digital illustration of a modern studio microphone and a pair of over-ear headphones on a pastel background. NO text.
VOCAB_8 (Viral): Material Design 3 (M3) style digital illustration of a glowing phone screen with a rocket ship launching out of it, representing fast growth. NO text.
Voice Profile: Standard US English, Male, calm, articulate, moderate conversational pace.
Text: It is Saturday afternoon in Phnom Penh. Chea and Bopha are relaxing at a coffee shop near the Riverside. They are both enjoying modern pop culture. Chea is looking at his phone. He is watching a viral video on social media. "Look at this new dance trend," he says. "Everyone is doing it!" Bopha is wearing headphones. She is not watching a video. She is listening to a true crime podcast. "I am a big fan of this show," she replies. "The story is so interesting." Later tonight, they are going to a live music concert at the Olympic Stadium. A famous Cambodian pop star is performing. The star is very popular, and her new album is currently streaming all over the country. Chea and Bopha are very excited to hear the songs live.
Voice Profiles: Voice A: Young adult female (US English, upbeat). Voice B: Young adult male (US English, relaxed).
Text:
Bopha: Hey Chea, what are you doing?
Chea: I am watching a video on social media.
Bopha: Is it the new dance trend?
Chea: Yes, it is! Everyone is sharing it. What about you? Are you streaming music?
Bopha: No, I am listening to a podcast about history.