Listening to Podcasts -- Planet Money
Instructions:
1. Look at the title of the podcast episode and predict what you think it will be about:
"The Fastest Growing, Least Popular Airline in America"
2. Write down some words and phrases you predict you'll hear in the episode.
3. 1st Listening -- Listen for the gist and if you hear any of your predicted words circle them. Write down any other important words you hear.
4. With a partner, talk about what you heard.
- Do you both agree on the facts? If not, what is the disagreement?
- Are you confused about anything?
5. 2nd Listening - Pay close attention to the parts that caused disagreement or confusion last time.
6. With the same partner, compare notes and what you now understand.
7. Would you fly Spirit Airlines?
8. Do you think their economic model can continue to be successful?
Want more practice? You can listen to this podcast again at home (or download it to your iPod) and review the key vocabulary. You can also find hundreds more Planet Money episodes on their website.