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Listening and speaking: who’s your favorite singer?
Textbook: p. 85
GoalListen and speak: “Who’s your favorite singer?”
New words
favorite · sevimlisinger · qo‘shiqchiconcert · konsertsong · qo‘shiq
Explanation
Listening plan: 1) read the questions; 2) wait for names, places and times; 3) check on the second listening. To speak: “Who’s your favorite singer?” – “My favorite singer is …” Reason: “I like her songs because they’re happy.” Past: “I was at a concert last night.” Question: “Were you at the concert?” (Say the name of any singer you like.)
Worked examples
“The school concert”. Last Saturday my class was at a concert in the school hall. The hall was full. My friend Nigora was on the stage, and her song was very happy. My brother was in the front row. After the concert Nigora was tired but proud. Her favorite singer is a woman with a beautiful voice. Nigora listens to her songs every evening. Who is your favorite singer?
Class activity
“My star”: each child writes three sentences about a favorite singer or musician and tells the class: “My favorite singer is … I like … because …”
Practice
1
Where was the concert?
In the school hall.
2
Where was Nigora, and what was her song like?
On the stage; it was very happy.
3
Where was the writer’s brother?
In the front row.
4
Who’s your favorite singer?
For example: My favorite singer is …