Warm Up
- Have you ever been to San Francisco or the Bay Area?
- What do you know about San Francisco?
Listening
Before the video: Teachers will read the following questions aloud, please prepare for listening!
After the video: Did you get it? If not, please tell your teacher specifically which part you didn’t understand. Let’s review the video again 🙂
- According to this video, what is something every visitor should experience.
- Where should you go for the best pictures of the Golden Gate Bridge?
- What is next to the new Exploratorium and what can you do there?
Key Words & Phrases
Do you understand the following Key Words & Phrases? Your teacher will select Key Words & Phrases and ask you about their meanings.
If you don’t understand, your teacher can explain them. Afterwards, try to use the Key Words & Phrases to make a sentence!
- 00:41 cable cars are one of only two moving national historic landmarks in the United States
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00:47 besides the cable cars the city also has historic street cars which make intercity travel a breeze
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01:16 Bay Bridge which is outfitted with 25,000 LED lights making it the largest public light display in the world
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north of the Bay Bridge you’ll find the Ferry Building at Pier One
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it was once a primary entry and exit point for shipping and fortune seekers during the gold rush
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today it serves as not only a transportation hub but an epicurean marketplace with a farmers market three days a week
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02:18 San Francisco is well known as a foodies paradise but meals are enjoyed best when washed down with a perfectly crafted cocktail
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the Irish coffee at Buena Vista cafe in Fisherman’s Wharf is a true staple of San Francisco
- What stood out to you the most in the video?
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If you have been to America before, do you enjoy the East coast or the West coast more?
- If you haven’t been to both coasts, which do you think you would enjoy the most?
- What are 2 things you would want to do in San Fransisco (besides the Golden Gate Bridge) and why?
Roleplay
You will be a customer and trying to order something you’d like! Your teacher will be a waiter, staff, worker and so on to take your order🙂
Your teacher has gotten lost again. Please help them to find the place🙂
Listening answers:
02:37 Comstock saloon on Columbus Avenue on
02:46 coffee at Buena Vista cafe in
02:59 show
03:10 you