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Channel 4 Smack the Pony English as a Foreign Language

Channel 4 Smack the Pony English as a Foreign Language

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557K views 15 years ago

Warm-up Questions

What do you think a course called "English as a Foreign Language" teaches?
Why might someone want to study a language they already speak?
What misunderstandings could happen when registering for a language course?

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Channel 4 Smack the Pony English as a Foreign Language

Registering for the course (00:00 – 00:44)

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1. What course does the caller want to register for?

An English as a Foreign Language beginner course
A business English course
A French conversation course
A teacher training course

2. What is the first reason for confusion?

The caller says the course is for themself even though they speak English
The course is already full
The caller asks for a refund
The caller forgets the reference number

3. What does the caller say about their English?

They learned English abroad
They speak a little English
They only write English
They only speak "English English"

Channel 4 Smack the Pony English as a Foreign Language

Trying to explain the problem (00:44 – 01:30)

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1. Why does the caller say they need the course?

They travel abroad often and want foreign people to understand them
They need to pass an exam
They want to become a translator
They want to teach children

2. What does the staff member suggest the caller may really need?

A simple foreign language
A travel agent
A pronunciation app
A more advanced English course

3. How does the caller respond to that suggestion?

They hang up
They ask for more information
They agree immediately
They say that would be too difficult and want something easy

Channel 4 Smack the Pony English as a Foreign Language

The argument becomes more absurd (01:30 – 02:04)

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1. What new idea does the caller mention?

Moving to another country
Teaching English as a foreign language
Learning two languages at once
Taking a test first

2. According to the staff member, when can someone learn English as a foreign language?

Only while living abroad
Only after passing a beginner course
Only if they are foreign to English
Only with a private teacher

3. Who does the staff member suggest the caller could try?

Jackie
The beginner teacher
A travel office
Robin

Channel 4 Smack the Pony English as a Foreign Language

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1. What is the main source of humor in the video?

A technical problem on the phone
A misunderstanding about the meaning of a course title
A mistake with the payment
Two people discussing travel plans

2. How would you describe the caller's logic?

Very scientific and careful
Confused but very confident
Quiet and uncertain
Completely practical and clear

3. What does the staff member mostly try to do?

Test the caller's grammar
End the call as quickly as possible
Calmly explain that the course is not suitable
Sell a more expensive course

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Channel 4 Smack the Pony English as a Foreign Language

Why is the idea of learning "English as a foreign language" funny in this conversation?
Have you ever had a misunderstanding because of the name of a course, subject, or service?
What language problems do people often have when they travel abroad?
Do you think the staff member handles the situation well? Why or why not?

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