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The Bardwell Road Centre Podcast|TBRCP078 - GO3 students talk about the differences between Britain and their countries Episode
Presenters: Khalil and Zafer
Topic: Comparison between Britain and students' own countries
In this show, adult English language students in GO3 class talk about the differences between Britain and their own countries. (GO3 is a general English course at St Clare's, Oxford, UK.)
Zafer (Saudi Arabia) and Khalil (Tunisia) chose the topic, prepared questions, introduced the show and interviewed their classmates.
We hear interviews with:
Tatiana (Italy)
Mehdi (Tunisia)
Ana (Spain)
Antonella (Italy)
Nasser (U.A.E.)
Talal (Dubai)
Abdulla (Dubai)
Interview questions included:
(If you are listening in class, you could ask a partner the interview questions, then choose one or more of the speakers and note their answers.)
Is it difficult for you to live here?
How long did it take you to feel good in this country?
Can you leave your country to live here in the future?
Where do you feel more comfortable: here in Britain or in your country? Why?
What for you are the advantages and disadvantages of life in Oxford?
What is for you the main difference between Oxford and where you are used to living?
How would you compare British food and the food in your country?
Do you feel there are any differences in prices between Britain and your country?
Do you feel people are more helpful here in Britain or in your country?
How would you compare the buildings in Britain and your country? (Are they older, more fashionable, etc?)
How does education in Britain compare to education in your country?
What do you miss most from your country?
Please listen to our discussion and add your comments on our blog page at bardwellroad.podomatic.com.
This show was recorded in class, on group teacher, Geoff's, Apple MacBook Pro computer with the program Garageband. The Garageband jingles used is "Dewdrops". After editing in Garageband, the audio was converted to MP3 using LameBrain (check at www.macupdate.com). The photo was edited in Adobe Fireworks. This show was produced at the Bardwell Road Adult Centre, St Clare's, Oxford, UK.
[ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:43:53 GMT ]
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