Thursday, October 24, 2013

I love Lucy!


I love Lucy: English Pronunciation

I love Lucy! Is a classic American comedy. In the 1950´s, when it was on air, it was also groundbreaking. It tackled modern and even taboo topics such as interracial marriage and gender issues.  It was hugely successful in it´s day and continues to make audiences around the world split their pants with laughter. Check out this clip where Lucy makes fun of Rikki´s English Pronunciation:

I love Lucy!

Vocabulary: 

to be pooped
sloppy
stab in the dark
to get out of
pick on (someone)

 Comprehension Questions:

  • Why are Rikki and Lucy having communication problems? What are they arguing about?
  • What differences can we see between the domestic life of Lucy and Rikki compared to current T.V. shows about families? 
  • What reasons does Rikki give for his difficulties in pronouncing the language? Do you agree?
  • Name five words that Rikki pronounces incorrectly.
  • What tongue twister does Lucy recite?

Practicing the Past Simple and Using Comparatives. 


Check out this video of a Coke add that compares our lifestyles to those of our grandparents.


  1. What is the message of this advertisement? Do you agree?
  2. Do you believe that our grandparents ate better than we do? Why/why not?
  3. Do you think that they led a more active and healthy lifestyle? Why/why not?
  4. With a partner, discuss the differences between you and your grandparents´ lifestyles. Make a list comparing the two lifestyles.