CAN THO UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES

------------------
LESSON PLAN
(For interns)
School: Phan Van Tri High School Class: 11A1
Full name: Duong Thi Tuyet Student’s ID: B2112759
Subject: English Major: English Teacher Education
Lesson: Unit 7 – Lesson 5 Listening Supervisor: Ms Nguyen Thai Truc
Week: 04 (internship week)
Preparation date: 15th February 2025 Implementation date: 19th February 2025
UNIT 7: EDUCATION OPTIONS FOR SCHOOL-LEAVERS
Lesson 5: Listening – Vocational courses
I. OBJECTIVES
By the end of this lesson, Ss will be able to:
1. Knowledge
- Gain more knowledge about vocational courses;
- Memorize vocabulary to talk about vocational courses.
2. Competences
- Develop listening skills: listening for the main idea and listening for specific details
- Be collaborative and supportive in pair work and teamwork;
- Develop presentation skills;
3. Attributes
- Be aware of different vocational courses;
- Develop self-study skills;
- Actively join in class activities.
II. MATERIALS
- Grade 11 textbook, Unit 7, Listening
- Computer connected to the Internet
- Projector / TV/ pictures
Assumption
Anticipated difficulties Solutions

Students may lack more vocabulary to - Explain the meaning of new words and useful
deliver a speech. language before assigning tasks.
- Encourage students to work in groups so that they can
help each other.
- Give short, clear instructions and help if necessary.
 Students cannot follow the speed of the - Make sure they understand the meaning and
recording. pronunciation of important words.
- Teach them the skill of underlining keywords in the
questions before they listen.
- Play more time if necessary.
III. PROCEDURES
1. WARM-UP (5 mins)
a. Objectives:
- Engage students by activating their prior knowledge about the topic.
- Provide a clear context for the upcoming listening activity.
b. Content: Video Discussion
c. Expected outcomes:
- Students can describe what they observe in the video and respond to guiding questions.
d. Organisation
Check’s student’s
Teacher’s activities Student’s activities
understanding
Warm-up: Video Discussion
Task 1. Work in pairs. Look at the picture and discuss the following questions (5 mins).
- Show the video and - Look at the pictures and
questions on the TV. describe what they see.
- Ask some questions: - Answer the teacher’s
+ What can you see in this questions.
video? - Raise hand to share
+ What are they doing? their ideas.
What can you see in the picture?
- Leading to Task 1
- Instruct students to work in Expected answer:A man is
showing his students how to
pairs to discuss and answer
prepare food.
question:
Questions:
1. What kind of vocational 1. What kind of vocational course
course are they taking? are they taking?
2. Do you think students need 2. Do you think students need any
any special qualifications to special qualifications to apply for
apply for this course? this course?
3. What do you think students
expect to learn from this course?
3. What do you think students Suggested answers:
expect to learn from this 1. They are taking a cooking
course? course.
- Have students vote by 2. No, I don’t think students need
raising. any special qualifications to apply
for this course. Students just need
- Invite some students to
their love for cooking.
share their ideas with the 3. I think students want to get a job
class. related to cooking.

- Leading to the listening

lesson.
e. Assessment
- Teacher observes the students’ performance, collects their answers and gives feedback.
2. ACTIVITY 1: PRE-LISTENING (7 mins)
a. Objectives:
- Introduce key vocabulary relevant to the topic.
- Engage students by activating their prior knowledge before the listening task.
b. Content:
- Task 2. Choose the correct meanings of the underlined words.
c. Expected outcomes:
- Students understand the meaning of the target words.
- Students can pronounce the new words correctly.
d. Organisation
Check’s student’s
Teacher’s activities Student’s activities
understanding
Task 2. Choose the correct meanings of the underlined words. (7 mins)
- Instruct students to identify and - Listen teacher’s instruction. What word in sentence
underline the underlined word or - Answer the teacher’s (_) can help you find the
meaning?
phrase in each sentence. questions.
Answer key:
- Provide guiding suggestions to - Raise hand to share their
help clarify the meaning of these ideas. 1. B
2. A
keywords based on context.
3. B
- Instruct students to work
individually in 2 minutes.
- Invite a few students to share
their answers with the class.
- Check the answer.
e. Assessment
- Teacher checks students’ pronunciation and gives feedback.
- Teacher observes the students’ performance, collects their answers, and gives feedback.
3. ACTIVITY 2: WHILE-LISTENING (20 mins)
a. Objectives:
- Practice identifying the main idea of a conversation.
- Develop skills in extracting specific information from an audio text.
- Provide Ss with some basic information about vocational courses.
b. Content:
- Task 3. Listen to a conversation between Mai and the receptionist at ABC Vocational
School. What are they talking about? (p.81)
- Task 4. Listen to the conversation again and complete the notes below. Use no more
than TWO words for each gap. (p.81)
c. Expected outcomes:
- Students can catch the main idea as well as specific details of the recording and complete the
tasks successfully.
d. Organisation
Check’s student’s
Teacher’s activities Student’s activities
understanding
Task 3. Listen to a conversation between Mai and the receptionist at ABC Vocational
School. What are they talking about? (8 mins)
- Ask students to read the - Listen teacher’s instruction. Answer key:
instructions and guess the main - Raise hand to answer B

idea in the recording. teacher’s question.

- Play the recording - Listen carefully to the
- Invite a few students to share recording.
their answers with the class. - Participate in the class
- Review the correct answer with discussion to confirm the
the class. correct answers.
Task 4. Listen to the conversation again and complete the notes below. Use no more than
TWO words for each gap. (12 mins)
- Have students review the notes - Listen teacher’s instruction.
What types of
and ensure they understand the - Think about the information information do you need
to find in the recording?
vocabulary. required to fill each gap.
1. length of time;
- Prompt students to consider what - Listen attentively to the 2. type of courses;
type of information is needed for recording. 3. jobs/people in certain
professions;
each gap. - Participate in the class
4. positions in a real
- Play the recording again. discussion and share their restaurant;
- Invite students to share their responses. 5. booklet or magazine.
answers with the class
Answer key:
- Confirm the correct answers with 1. months
the class. 2. Professional
3. restaurant cooks
4. apprentice
5. (school) brochure
e. Assessment
- Teacher observation on Ss’ performance.
- Teacher’s feedback and peers’ feedback.
Tapescript:
Mai: Good morning.
Receptionist: Good morning. Welcome to ABC Vocational School. How can I help you?
Mai: I watched a TV programme about your school last week. I’d like to ask for
information about your courses.
Receptionist: Sure. What’s your name, please?
Mai: I’m Nguyen Thanh Mai.
Receptionist: OK, Mai. We offer a wide range of courses including tour guide training,
hotel and restaurant management, and cooking. Are you interested in a
specific trade?
Mai: Yes, I’d like to know more about your cooking courses. How long does it take
to complete a cooking course?
Receptionist: Well, it depends. We have short cooking courses for all ages and abilities.
They are usually two to three months, and mainly for people who want to
learn about food preparation and have fun in the kitchen. We also have
professional cooking courses, which take two years to complete, for those
who want to train to be restaurant cooks.
Mai: Do you offer any apprenticeships?
Receptionist: Yes, once you join a course, you’ll have the opportunity to work as an
apprentice in a real restaurant and learn from the best chefs.
 Mai: That’s amazing!
Receptionist: Would you like to fill in the application form?
Mai: Oh, I’m only in grade 11. I haven’t discussed my plans with my parents
either.
Receptionist: OK, no problem. Please take a copy of our school brochure. It has detailed
information about all the courses.
Mai: Thank you so much. Goodbye.
Receptionist: Bye, Mai. Good luck.

4. ACTIVITY 3: POST-LISTENING (10 mins)

a. Objectives:
- Assess students’ comprehension of the recording and reinforce key information.
- Develop presentation skills and teamwork.
- Provide authentic practice using the target language.
b. Content:
- Task 5: Work in groups. Discuss the following questions. (p.82)
c. Expected outcomes:
- Students can use the language and ideas from the listening to discuss other information about
the courses.
d. Organisation:
Check’s student’s
Teacher’s activities Student’s activities
understanding
Task 5: Work in groups. Discuss the following questions. ( 10 mins)
- Ask students to recall what - Listen teacher’s Suggested answers:
information Mai received when instruction. • Cost
talking to the receptionist at ABC • Entrance exams or
- Write each key piece of
Vocational School. requirements for
- Divide students into small groups information on sticky applicants
and give each group sticky notes and notes. • Number of students on
markers. a course / in a class
- Post sticky notes on the
- Ask them to write each key piece of • Job opportunities after
information Mai received on separate board.
finishing the
sticky notes. - Participate in the group professional courses
- Have groups stick their notes on the
discussion to complete
board.
- Invite a few groups to share their the task.
explanations with the class.
 - Share your explanation
with the class when
invited.
e. Assessment
- Teacher observation on Ss’ performance, provide help if necessary.
- Teacher’s feedback and peers’ feedback.
4. CONSOLIDATION (3 mins)
a. Wrap-up
- Teacher asks students to talk about what they have learnt in the lesson.
+ What vocabulary did you learn in today’s lesson?
b. Homework
- Prepare for the next lesson –Writing
Cần Thơ, ngày 19 tháng 02 năm 2025
GIÁO VIÊN HƯỚNG DẪN NGƯỜI SOẠN

Nguyễn Thái Trúc Dương Thị Tuyết