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