Everyday Scene

A realistic scene for final speaking practice with useful thematic vocabulary.

20 minC1c1everyday_sceneelectoral-systems-voting-democracyballotelectoratefranchisecivic

Lesson objectives

Practise spontaneous description from a realistic visual prompt.
Use the unit vocabulary for natural, image-based speaking.
Close the unit with a final communicative task linked to electoral systems, voting & democracy.

The Weight of the Ballot

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La imagen captura un momento de reflexión individual en un centro de votación local. Representa el acto fundamental de la participación ciudadana y el peso de la responsabilidad individual al elegir un sistema de representación.

Preguntas para hablar (Speaking practice)

Describe what is happening in this photograph and the atmosphere it conveys.
Speculate on why the woman in the foreground might look so contemplative.
How important is it for individuals to participate in the electoral process in your country?
Compare the importance of local elections with national elections in your own experience.
In your opinion, what are the main challenges facing modern democracies today?