
EXAMPLE 31
Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about two minutes.
I’d like you to imagine that you are talking about music. Here are some of the ideas you could be thinking about and a question for you to discuss. First you have some time to look at the task.
What might be the best genre of music to help you concentrate while you are studying?
- opera
- classical
- jazz
- chill-out
- soft rock
Now, talk to each other about the different types of music that can help you focus on your studies.
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Thank you. Now you have about a minute to decide which is the best music to listen to while you are learning something new.
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Thank you.
Now, discuss these questions, in order, as appropriate:
- Does music tend to distract you from your studies?
- Some people say that music is the best form of artistic expression that we have. Do you agree?
- Do you know anyone who listens to music all the time?
- Why do we value musicians so much in our society?
- Which is the greatest singer/band of all time and why in your opinion?