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Talk 2
M
3 TALK2ME VIDEO B1+
Why don’t we …?

Before watching
1 Match the verbs to the expressions to make
phrases. Use a dictionary to help you. Some
verbs have more than one answer.
boost 1 a different language
gain 2 confidence
improve 3 to solve maths problems
learn 4 your media skills
5 your self-confidence
Maisie Jordan
2 Which two things in Exercise 1 would you
most like to do? Tick (✓) them.
Activity 1:
Video skills Benefits:
Recognising important information
Listen for: Activity 2:
• words that are emphasised by speaking a Benefits:
little slower.
• words with a strong meaning, such as love,
great, unreal.
4 Watch again and answer the questions.
1 What social skills does Drea mention?
• words that add emphasis, such as all, just, really, so.

2 What did Drea learn from an online friend?

While watching
3 Read the Video skills tips and then watch 3 What type of videos does Drea make?
the video. Complete the information and
write at least one benefit for each activity. 4 What do Jordan and Maisie disagree about?
Use Exercise 1 to help you.
5 What does Maisie enjoy about making videos?

6 What type of videos might Jordan try to make?

[Photo 3.1–3.2: A video still
from each of the conversa-
tions with the speakers’ names
on them – Christian and Drea, After watching
Maisie and Jordan.]
5 Complete the second sentence so it has a
Christian Drea similar meaning to the first. Do not change
the word given. Use two to five words,
including the word given.
Activity 1: 1 We could talk about making friends
Benefits: online. SUGGEST
about making
Activity 2: friends online.
Benefits: 2 How about discussing online videos? DON’T
online videos?
3 One thing you could do is make your
own videos. WHAT
your own videos?
4 Maybe I’ll try that. It’s a nice idea. MIGHT
. It’s a nice idea.
5 Let’s talk about something different. HOW
talking about
something different?

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