Class One:
Hi guys, this week we will begin our first class with your presentations. I’m looking forward to hearing them!
Following this we will talk about the phenomenon of binge watching. Have you ever watched a whole season of a TV series in one day? If so, you are guilty of binge watching!
We are going to watch a short video on the topic to start our discussion.
We will then do some vocabulary exercises from this worksheet.
For homework please answer the listening comprehension questions (exercises 6 and 7).
Class Two:
We will go through the answers from the homework and vocabulary from exercise 8. Then we will discuss the following statements:
Homework
Reasons why online streaming services have become so popular:
- the opportunity it offers to watch TV series on demand.
- the ease with which we can find new shows based on preference algorithms.
- its use as a form of procrastination.
Write an essay discussing TWO of the reasons given for the popularity of online streaming services. You should explain which reason is most important, giving reasons in support of your answer. (around 220-260 words)
