Sunday, December 13, 2015

SNL Holiday: Everybody Getting' Sump'n



Saturday Night Live (abbreviated as SNL) is an American late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created in 1975. 

The show's comedy sketches parody contemporary culture and politics. They are performed by a large and changing cast. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest. The host usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast. Each episode features performances by a musical guest. 

An episode normally begins with a cold open sketch that ends with someone breaking character and proclaiming, "Live from New York, it's Saturday Night!", beginning the show.


Happy Holidays from SNL







Worksheet and Lyrics

Cultural References


Celebrities
Richard Pryor

Paula Deen

Justin Bieber



Donald Sterling


Suge Knight


Santa Claus is Coming to Town

You better watch out
You better not cry
Better not pout
I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town
He's making a list
And checking it twice
Gonna find out Who's naughty and nice
Santa Claus is coming to town
He sees you when you're sleeping
He knows when you're awake
He knows if you've been bad or good
So be good for goodness sake!
O! You better watch out!
You better not cry
Better not pout
I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town


Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby



Arianna Grande + Michael Buble


Bonus:
Nat King Cole - The Christmas Song



Beach Boys - Little Saint Nick

Bing Crosby - Do you Hear What I Hear

Bing Crosby & David Bowie - Little Drummer Boy

Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Travel Agents!



TRAVEL AGENTS
Example Dialogue #1:
(T = Travel Agent, C = Customer)
T: Good afternoon. How can I help you?
C: Hello. I’d like to go on a trip in Europe.
T: Great. Where would you like to go?
C: I don’t know. Where do you recommend?
T: I recommend Prague.
C: Really?
….
(questions )
….
C: Thanks for the information. I’ll think about it.
T: You’re welcome.






Key Phrases & Questions:
  • Where is it?
  • How is the weather in June?
  • What can I do there?
  • What is it famous for?
  • What’s that?
  • Tell me more.
  • Are there any special customs?
  • Is there anything else?
  • I’ll think about it.
FROM: www.englishcurrent.com/files/pages/Travel-Agency-ESL-Roleplay.doc



Example Dialogue #2:
(T = Travel Agent, C = Customer)
C: Hello again. I’d like to book the trip to [Prague].
T: Great!
….(questions ) …
T: Thank you. So your flight departs on June 13th at 3 pm. You return on June 18th at 11 am. And you will stay at the Holiday Inn.
C: How much will it cost in total?
….
T: Your welcome. Have a great trip.

Key Phrases & Questions:
  • When would you like to go?
  • When would you like to return?
  • Would you like first class?
  • (Customer) How much will it cost?
  • Where would you like to stay?
  • How would you like to pay?

FROM: www.englishcurrent.com/files/pages/Travel-Agency-ESL-Roleplay.doc
worksheet 1

Thanksgiving Recipes

Roast Turkey
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/good-eats-roast-turkey-recipe.html

Sausage, cranberry and apple stuffing
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sausage-dried-cranberry-and-apple-stuffing-recipe.html

Creamy Garlic Mashed potatoes
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/creamy-garlic-mashed-potatoes-recipe.html

Paula Deen's Green Bean Casserole
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/green-bean-casserole-recipe.html

Sweet Potato Mash
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/robert-irvine/sweet-potato-mash-recipe.html

Deep Dish Pumpkin Pie
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/deep-dish-pumpkin-pie.html

Star Wars





Trailer 1


Trailer 2



Opening Scene a New Hope


Yoda


Lesson text

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