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LESSON 5

LISTENING

Vocational courses

for school-

LESSON 5

WARM-UP

LISTENING
Task 1: Look at the picture and answer the questions

PRE-LISTENING

Task 2. Choose the correct meanings of the underlined words and
phrase.
Task 3. Listen to a conversation between Mai and the receptionist
at ABC Vocational School. What are they talking about?
Task 4. Listen to the conversation again and complete the notes
below. Use no more than TWO words for each gap.

WHILE-LISTENING

POST-LISTENING

CONSOLIDATION

Task 5: Work in groups. Discuss the following questions.
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• Wrap-up
• Homework

WARM-UP

1 Look at the picture and answer the questions
1. What kind of vocational course are
they taking?
2. Do you think students need any
special qualifications to apply for this
course?
3. What do you think students expect to
learn from this course?

WARM-UP

1 Look at the picture and answer the questions
1. What kind of vocational course are
they taking?
-> They are taking a cooking course.

WARM-UP

1 Look at the picture and answer the questions
2. Do you think students need any
special qualifications to apply for this
course?
-> No, I don't think students need any
special qualifications to apply for this
course. Students just need their love for
cooking.

WARM-UP

1 Look at the picture and answer the questions
3. What do you think students expect to
learn from this course?
-> I think students wants to get a job
related to cooking.

PRE-LISTENING

2 Choose the correct meanings of the underlined words and
phrase.

1. I want to become a restaurant cook, so I'm looking for a professional cooking course.
A. connected with real situations and time
B. connected with a job that needs special training and skills
2. Once you join a course, you'll have the opportunity to work as an apprentice in a restaurant.
A. a person working for an employer to learn a skill or a job
B. a skilled chef in a famous restaurant
3. We can learn a lot about a particular school from its school brochure.
A. a map of the school
B. a small book giving information about something

WHILELISTENING
Listen to a conversation between Mai and the receptionist at ABC

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Vocational School. What are they talking about?

A. Vocational schools in the area.
B. Cooking courses at the vocational school.
C. Qualifications needed to study at ABC Vocational School.

WHILELISTENING
Listen to the conversation again and complete the notes below. Use

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no more than TWO words for each gap.
ABC Vocational School

Courses

Tour guide training, hotel and restaurant management,
cooking, etc.

Types of cooking courses

Short courses:
• for all ages and abilities
• duration: two to three (1) _______________
months
(2) ________________ courses:
Professional
• for people
training to be (3) ________________
restaurant cooks
• duration: two years

Hands-on experience

Work as a(n) (4) ________________
in a real restaurant.
apprentice

Information about the school

Parents and students can study the (5) __________________.
(school) brochure

POST-LISTENING

5 Work in groups. Discuss the following questions.
Would you be interested in a cooking course? Why/Why not?
If yes, what kind?

● Cooking courses can be an excellent way to learn new cooking skills, improve existing
ones, and explore different cuisines. They can also be a fun and social activity, allowing
you to meet new people and share your love of food with others.
● There are many different types of cooking courses available, depending on your interests
and skill level. Some popular options include:
● 1. Basic cooking courses - These are ideal for beginners who want to learn basic cooking
techniques, such as knife skills, ingredient selection, and cooking methods.
● 2. Cuisine-specific courses - These focus on a specific type of cuisine, such as Italian,
French, or Thai, and teach you the skills and techniques needed to cook authentic dishes
from that cuisine.
● 3. Advanced courses - These are designed for more experienced cooks who want to take
their skills to the next level and learn advanced techniques, such as molecular
gastronomy or pastry making.
● 4. Specialized courses - These focus on specific areas of cooking, such as baking, grilling,
or vegetarian cooking.
● Overall, if you enjoy cooking or want to learn how to cook, a cooking course can be a
great investment of time and money. Just be sure to choose a course that suits your
interests and skill level.

CONSOLIDATION

1 Wrap-up
What have you learnt today?
• Vocational courses
• Listening for main ideas and specific information

CONSOLIDATION

2 Homework
• Do exercises in the workbook.
• Prepare for Lesson 6 - Unit 7.

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