What does Thanksgiving dinner really cost? A money podcast
A money podcast two weeks before Thanksgiving: a food economist explains a yearly price survey, why the turkey is sold cheaply and what the real costs are, and a listener who hosts fourteen people calls in; students take notes on figures, learn spoken phrases and plan a holiday meal on a budget.
B2Adults45 minPodcast
About this lesson
A B2 listening lesson (podcast). Dialogues and stories to listen to, with transcripts, speed control and ready-made questions.
- Level
- B2
- Skill
- Listening
- Type
- Podcast
- Students
- Adults
- Time
- About 45 minutes
- Topic
- Shopping & money
- Activities
- Key words, Speaking / writing task, Listening (read aloud), Multiple choice, Gap-fill, Matching, Table to fill in
- Key words
- survey, volunteer, feed, bird flu, host, potluck, leftovers, region
- Access
- Premium
By the end, students can
- Follow a podcast discussion and note prices, years and percentages
- Understand how a speaker explains causes and hidden costs
- Plan and present a holiday meal on a budget