Unit 1: English My Way – Learning Circles
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Session 7
Has anyone in your Learning Circle ever phoned for an ambulance? This time, Deeqa’s brother suddenly becomes sick. She has to get an ambulance, but she is not sure what to say. We look at some useful phrases for phoning for help and asking people to speak slowly.
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Session 7 score
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- 0 / 3Activity 1
- 0 / 3Activity 2
- 0 / 0Activity 3
Activity 1
Ambulance – Part 1
Phoning for an ambulance
Deeqa needs to get help for her brother. With your group, discuss the questions and try the activity.
Watch the video and complete the activity
Brother
Deeqa!
Deeqa
Oh no!
Brother
Ambulance!
Voice on phone
Hello. Emergency services. Which service do you need?
Deeqa
…
Discuss these questions with your group:
- What should Deeqa do?
- What should she say in English?
- Has this ever happened to you? (When? Where? What happened?)
To do
Try this quiz to check you have understood what happened.
Ambulance: What's wrong?
3 Questions
Can your group answer these questions about the film?
Help
Activity
Can your group answer these questions about the film?
Hint
Watch the video again.Question 1 of 3
Help
Activity
Can your group answer these questions about the film?
Hint
Watch the video again.Question 2 of 3
Help
Activity
Can your group answer these questions about the film?
Hint
Watch the video again.Question 3 of 3
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What happens next?
What does Deeqa have to say to get the ambulance to come? Watch the next part of the story to find out.
