Sunday, February 2, 2020

(Upper-Intermediate) Michael Palin in Venice - Around the World in 80 Days - BBC

 

Michael Palin gets to explore Venice. Around the World in 80 Days video clip from the BBC. Watch more high quality videos on the BBC Worldwide YouTube channel here: http://www.youtube.com/bbcworldwide

Pre watching vocabulary focus:

1. "Many of her / its citizens are still asleep as I explore a few side alleys __  _____  __ a different way to see the city."


2. ...but there are other Venetians ___  _____ the tourist track who know the canals just as intelligently / intimately.

3. After a bit of friendly persuasion, a group them agree to take / taking me on.

4. As we ply / row the canals collecting venetian disposables / rubbish, I feel a great / distinct sense of superiority over the polished launches and expensive gondolas.

5. He's obviously / apparently given up his career now.

6. Apart from the off-chance / tiny possibility of a fragment of a Tintoretto or a Titian turning up in the rubbish / wreckage, garbage collecting, even in Venice, is boring work.


Watch:

Michael Palin in Venice

1. What's the perfect time to explore Venice?

2. What is a "Spazzino"? Why has Michael decided to explore Venice as  Spazzino?

3. What does Franscesco say about Venice?

4. Why does Michael say "Sheffield Wednesday"?

5. What kind of cup does Michael find?

6. How did Michael find being a Spazzino?

7. What does Michael suspect is "absolutely filthy"?

Kahoot:

Short Kahoot


Info sharing

1. Use the other student's question to find out about their clip.
2. Hand your questions to your partner. Get them to ask you and describe the clip.

Discussion

What is the style of these travel documentaries? How does Palin try to make them different?


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