Vocabulary Building through Video Exercises
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What led to the misunderstanding between the characters regarding the cookies?

  • One character offered their cookies to the other.
  • One character believed her cookies were on the bench.
  • One character did not like cookies.
  • One character did not recognize her own cookies. (correct)

    • What type of video clips are recommended for storytelling in the exercise?

  • Music videos with lyrics.
  • Silent movie clips and Disney Pixar shorts. (correct)
  • Documentary clips with narration.
  • Animated feature-length films.

    • How long should the recommended video clips be for the storytelling exercise?

  • Approximately three to five minutes. (correct)
  • Less than one minute.
  • At least fifteen minutes.
  • Around ten minutes.

    • What did the character feel upon realizing the misunderstanding about the cookies?

    <p>Happiness because the other character was nice to her.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are Disney shorts particularly recommended for storytelling exercises?

    <p>They are often family-friendly and silent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action does she take with the cookies after initially putting them down?

    <p>She puts them on her lap</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What synonym for 'take' is suggested as a better alternative when describing the boy's actions?

    <p>Snatch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the boy do after he eats a cookie from her lap?

    <p>He brushes the crumbs off her lap</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does she do when the boy cannot hear her shouting?

    <p>She unplugs his headphones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the boy react when he has the last cookie?

    <p>He breaks it in half</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does she do with her half of the cookie after receiving it?

    <p>Crushes it in her hand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What expression does she make when she sees him eating the crumbs?

    <p>She rolls her eyes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does she do as she gets on the train?

    <p>Pulls the blinds down</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What realization does she come to while on the train?

    <p>She has another pack of cookies in her bag</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to describe the person who checks her ticket on the train?

    <p>Conductor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action does she take with her newspaper?

    <p>Places it on the bench</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the fighting over the last cookie signify in their interaction?

    <p>A playful competition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did she feel when she reached for another cookie the second time?

    <p>Shocked</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What verb describes the boy's action of consuming the cookie?

    <p>Munch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main activity proposed to improve vocabulary?

    <p>Watching a video and describing it out loud</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended frequency to practice the proposed vocabulary exercise?

    <p>Once a week or twice a week</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word is suggested to replace the common verb 'sees'?

    <p>Spots</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'solitary' mean as used in the context?

    <p>On its own</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of finding new words during the exercise?

    <p>To ensure vocabulary retention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is identified as an additional tool for vocabulary improvement?

    <p>The Elsa speak learning app</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of language does Elsa speak correct in real-time?

    <p>Pronunciation and intonation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can students do if they encounter an unknown word during the exercise?

    <p>Look it up online</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phrase describes the 'advanced version' of the vocabulary exercise?

    <p>Using completely different words to retell the story</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were students advised to do after recognizing they had used a common word?

    <p>Search for synonyms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What content areas does the Elsa speak app cover for vocabulary practice?

    <p>Entertainment, food, and office conversation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a benefit of using a thesaurus during vocabulary practice?

    <p>To discover synonyms for more variety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the video is initially viewed for the vocabulary exercise?

    <p>The first 30 seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is suggested for students to do after learning new vocabulary?

    <p>Use the words in other sentences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the woman initially do when the cookies get stuck in the vending machine?

    <p>She groans in frustration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action does the woman take after pressing the button on the vending machine multiple times?

    <p>She kicks the vending machine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the woman do to gain momentum before trying to release the cookies?

    <p>She does a runup.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the woman feel after successfully retrieving the cookies?

    <p>Delighted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the woman do with the cookies after she retrieves them?

    <p>She puts them into her bag.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What unexpected event occurs while the woman is eating her cookies?

    <p>A young man takes a cookie.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the young man behave when he takes a cookie from the woman?

    <p>He is carefree.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What word describes the woman's reaction when she feels the other hand taking a cookie?

    <p>Bewildered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the woman take out after sitting on the bench on the train platform?

    <p>A newspaper</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the woman do after she eats a cookie?

    <p>She puts the cookies beside her.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What emotion best describes how the woman feels at the beginning of her interaction with the vending machine?

    <p>Frustrated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What vocabulary strategy is suggested for improving word choice?

    <p>Use a thesaurus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What physical action does the woman take when she becomes increasingly frustrated?

    <p>She punches the vending machine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the term 'nonchalant' in the context of the young man's behavior?

    <p>Showing little interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Expanding Vocabulary with Video Exercises

    • Method: Watch short videos (e.g., 30 seconds), describe what happens, identify unknown words.
    • Frequency: Do this exercise once or twice a week.
    • Materials: Internet, YouTube, voice.
    • Example Video: "Snack Attack" by Eduardo veru.
    • Procedure:
      • Watch the first 30 seconds of a video.
      • Describe, out loud, what happened.
      • Be as detailed as possible.
      • If a word is unknown, look it up in a dictionary or search engine.
      • Repeat the descriptions with different words.

    Vocabulary Building Techniques

    • Detailed Description: Focus on every action, object, and atmosphere to build richer language.
    • Word Replacement: Instead of simply saying "the woman saw...", try "the woman noticed," "the woman spotted," or other synonyms. This expands vocabulary.
    • Thesaurus: Use a thesaurus to find more interesting synonyms for everyday words.
    • Emphasis on Feeling: Describe emotions to provide more nuanced descriptions of events.

    Additional Vocabulary Improvement Strategies

    • Elsa Speak: This app claims to have over 1,600 lessons and 40 topics. It provides feedback on speaking, pronunciation, fluency, and intonation using AI.
    • App Benefits: It offers topics like entertainment, food, drink, movies, and office conversations. Users can learn with feedback, earn scores, and observe improvement compared with native speakers.
    • Discounts: The video advertises 7-day free pro membership and significant percentage discounts on app memberships.

    Example Vocabulary Expansion (Story Excerpt)

    • Old Woman in Train Station: A person (elderly woman) walking in a train station.
    • Ticket Office: Indicates a place to buy tickets.
    • Shuttered: Indicates the ticket office is closed at the time of the video.
    • Back in Five Minutes: Indicates the ticket office will be reopening.
    • Vending Machine: A machine dispensing goods (e.g., snacks).
    • One Solitary Pack of Cookies: Indicates a single remaining package of cookies in a vending machine.
    • Reaches into Her Bag: Indicates she's taking out items from her bag (e.g., money).
    • Takes out a Coin: The woman removes a coin from her bag.
    • Groans in Frustration: Woman expresses her feelings of frustration at the vending machine.

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    Enhance your vocabulary by watching short, engaging videos and describing the content in detail. This exercise helps identify unknown words and encourages the use of synonyms to expand your language skills. Perfect for those looking to improve their verbal expression and comprehension.

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