Rants and Raves - Mobile Phones

 This activity provides short listening practice based around a monologue about mobile phones. The monologue relays how the speaker feels about mobile phones in society, particularly on trains.

Derek Spafford
13 - 17
Adults
B1
30

In this lesson, students will listen to a monologue about mobile phones. They will put the monologue in the correct order and listen to check answers. There are also suggestions for developing the theme of mobile phones to practise specific areas of grammar. 

Aims:

  • To Practice listening skills
  • To improve students’ vocabulary and speaking skills specifically related to mobile phones

Age group:

Adults

Level:

CEF level A2-B1

Time:

30 minutes plus time for developing the theme

Materials:

The lesson plan, transcript and student worksheets can be downloaded in PDF format below

 

 

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Submitted by Cath McLellan on Thu, 01/09/2025 - 09:38

Hi Felisa,

Thanks for your comment. We are aware there is an issue with downloads at the moment due to an update to the site. We are working to resolve this as soon as possible. Apologies for the inconvenience and thanks for your patience!

Cath

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Submitted by Felisa on Thu, 01/09/2025 - 09:33

Hi! I can't download any of the lesson plans. I don't know where to click on. Can you help me please? Thanks a lot!

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