| Level: | Topic: | Speakers: | Length: |
| easy | school supplies | man – man | 01:31 |
Pre-Listening Exercise
What are five items that students can buy from a bookstore to use for school?
Idioms
“read someone like a book” = understand someone very well
“My teacher can read students like a book. He knows which students study, and which students don’t.“
“go by the book” = follow rules exactly
“If you always go by the book in your work, your company will trust you more.“
Listening Exercise
A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.
Vocabulary Practice
Do the vocabulary quizzes using the words from the conversation for more practice:
Post-Listening Exercise
Where do you usually get your textbooks for class? Do you get them free from your school, or do you need to buy them?
Online Investigation
Find two online bookstores where you can buy these items. Then, answer these questions:
- What is the name and mailing address of the company?
- How much do the items cost?
- What is the price of shipping?
- What is the company’s return policy?