1. Skeuomorphs.
Do you know what a skeuomorph is? What do you think? Which example described below is a skeuomorph?
2. Skeuomorphs.
Now listen to more of the extract and put the topics in the order that they are mentioned.
3. Skeuomorphs.
What can you remember? Put the phrases under the topic they refer to, then listen to check if you are right.
You can read the transcript here.
4. Vocabulary: Stringed instruments.
Do you know the names of different stringed instruments? Match the sound to a photo number and name.
5. Vocabulary.
Decide whether the words have to do with flying in an aeroplane or with a double bass. Put each word into the correct category. Check a dictionary for the meaning of any words that you aren't sure of.
6. An anecdote.
Listen to a musician's anecdote about a double bass from a podcast. As you listen, put the topics in the order that they are mentioned.
7. Listen.
Listen to the anecdote again in seven parts and choose the best summarising sentence for each part.
8. Listening in detail.
Listen to the first part of the anecdote again and type in the missing words. The number of missing words is indicated.