Ta kontakt med digital@fagbokforlaget.no for å få tilgang til denne ressursen(CR8)
Eller logg inn

CROSSROADS

Ireland

Different places, different people

Photo of people in St. Stephen’s Green – a public park in Dublin

Different places, different people

Nora grew up in Dublin, but lives in Norway now. She talked to Lindis, who grew up in England, about some differences she has noticed between Irish, English and Norwegian people.

Before you listen

When you are listening to someone speaking in English, you may not understand every word. That does not always matter. Try to listen out for the basic ideas – the gist. Forget about the details. A handy hint for when you are listening: People stress what they think is important, and often they say these things more than once.

First, listen once. What is the gist of what she is saying?

Drag

Now do Part 1: Getting the gist.

back to top

Before you listen

You have been invited to a friend’s house for dinner at 7 pm. What time should you arrive? Write down your answer, then listen to Nora and Lindis.

Drag

Now do Part 2: Getting the gist and Part 2: Your turn to talk.

back to top

Different places, different people