Conversation Material

for Beginner #14 TV

Exercise 1: Picture Conversation

A. Read the dialogue below.

What are
you
watching?
I’m watching
the news.

B. Describe the picture above. (1-2 minutes)

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Exercise 2: Say It! (3 minutes)

Read the following words and sample sentences below.

A. Vocabulary

Vocabulary Sample Sentence

television (TV) Lisa watches television every night.

show
I like cooking shows because I love food.
chương trình
watch
Did you watch the news last night?
xem
channel
What channel is the game show on?
kênh
commercial
I turn off the TV during commercials.
chương trình quảng cáo

B. Useful Expression

Please change the channel.

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Exercise 3: Role-Play (3 minutes)

Read the dialogues below. Some vocabulary words from the previous exercise are
highlighted for your reference.

A.

Tutor What are we going to do tonight?

Student Let’s watch TV and order pizza!

B.

Student What types of show do you like?

Tutor I like talk and game shows.

C.

Student What do you want to watch?

Tutor I want to watch the football game on Channel 2

Student All right.

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Exercise 4: Answer It! (15 minutes)

Answer the questions from your tutor. Feel free to also ask your own questions.

TV in Vietnam TV Habits

1. Is watching TV a popular activity in Vietnam? 1. Do you like watching TV?

2. Are there a lot of channels on Vietnamese 2. Do you like eating while watching TV?
TV?

3. When do you usually watch TV?

3. What types of shows are popular in
Vietnam?
4. Do you like watching TV with your family?
4. Are foreign shows also popular in Vietnam?
5. What is your favorite TV show?
5. What is the most popular foreign TV show in
Vietnam?

TV in general TV Commercials

1. Do you think it’s okay for kids to watch TV 1. Do you like watching commercials?
often?
2. What is your favorite TV commercial?
2. Is it okay for people to watch TV all day long?
3. What is the strangest commercial you’ve
seen?
3. What are some bad effects of TV on people?
4. Would you like commercials to be removed
4. If possible, would you like to work for a TV from TV?
station?
5. If possible, what commercial would you like
to be in?
5. What jobs can you get in the TV industry?

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