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Lesson Overview
Students watch a short video about Chuck McCarthy, a man in Hollywood who walks with people as a job. The lesson practises A2 language for jobs, exercise, companionship and simple present / present perfect.
Before you watch
- Do you like walking? Why or why not?
- Would you pay someone to walk with you?
- Is walking good for your body and your mind?
Prep
Drag the correct ending into each gap.
Mixed answer options
you meet them by arrangement.it seems funny or not serious.it is extremely useful or important.it helps you learn or experience more.it helps your mind or body feel better.it is an easy and obvious choice.Watch the Video
Watch the full video once. Focus on Chuck’s unusual job and why people enjoy walking with him.
Comprehension
Click each question to reveal the answer. Each question is synced to the video time.
Vocabulary from the Video
I live in Hollywood, .
I’m the people .
I meet up with people and I with them.
Some people try to write it off as .
The heart of it is exercise and .
It broadens my .
In a way, it’s .
Walking is amazing .
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sillycompanionshipexercisewalkCaliforniaWalkertherapeutichorizonsVocabulary Review
| Word / phrase | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| people walker | a person who walks with other people as a service | Chuck is the People Walker. |
| meet up with | meet someone by arrangement | I meet up with people. |
| write it off | decide something is not important or serious | Some people write it off as silly. |
| silly | funny or not serious | Some people think the idea is silly. |
| companionship | the feeling of being with another person | Walking gives people companionship. |
| invaluable | extremely useful or important | Exercise and companionship are invaluable. |
| broaden your horizons | help you learn or experience more | Walking with Chuck broadens my horizons. |
| therapeutic | good for your mind or body | Talking to someone can be therapeutic. |
| opportunity | a chance to do something | It gives me an opportunity to talk. |
| no-brainer | an easy and obvious choice | Walking and talking together is a no-brainer. |
Useful Collocations
meet up with
go for a
lose
broaden your
therapeutic
amazing
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walkexercisehorizonsvaluepeopleweightPhrasal Verb Questions
Who do you like to meet with?
What idea do some people write as silly?
How often do you go for a walk?
What activity helps you calm ?
What can you get of walking with someone?
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outoffdownupoutA2 Grammar: Present Simple vs Present Continuous
Use the present simple for routines, facts and things that are generally true. Use the present continuous for actions happening now or temporary situations.
| Tense | Use | Example from the topic |
|---|---|---|
| Present simple | facts and routines | I live in Hollywood. / I meet up with people. |
| Present simple | general truths | Walking is amazing exercise. |
| Present continuous | actions happening now | I am walking with a customer now. |
| Present continuous | temporary situations | Today, I am meeting a new client. |
Grammar Exercise 1: Choose the correct verb form
Chuck in Hollywood.
He usually people for walks.
Today, he is with a customer.
Walking amazing exercise.
Right now, they are about the city.
Many people walking with Chuck.
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Grammar Exercise 3: Write your own answers
Where do you live?
What do you usually do for exercise?
What are you doing now?
What is Chuck doing in the video?
Discussion
- Would you like to walk with a People Walker?
- Why do some people feel lonely in big cities?
- Is walking better alone or with another person?
- Can talking to someone be therapeutic?
- What activities broaden your horizons?
- Do you think this business idea is silly or clever?
- What unusual job would you like to try?
Useful Language
| Giving opinions | Explaining benefits | Disagreeing politely |
|---|---|---|
| I think... In my opinion... For me... | It is good for... It helps people... It gives people... | I see your point, but... I’m not sure. I don’t really agree. |
Role Play: The People Walker
Student A: People Walker
Explain your service. Talk about exercise, companionship and why walking is useful.
Student B: Customer
Ask questions about the service, the price, where you walk and why it helps people.
Challenge
Use at least five phrases: meet up with, go for a walk, exercise, companionship, therapeutic, no-brainer.