#1023 - Learning to Act, - Ang, mater, ESL Podcast McQuillan Jeff mp3+PDF

#1023 - Learning to Act

#1023 - Learning to Act, - Ang, mater, ESL Podcast McQuillan Jeff mp3+PDF

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//-->English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 1023 – Learning to ActGLOSSARYto bang– to make a loud noise by hitting two objects, especially metal objects,against each other* If you ever run into a bear in the woods, try banging things to make a loud noiseto scare it away.pots and pans– metal containers with handles used to cook on a stove, with orwithout lids (tops; covers)* Why do you need so many different pots and pans when you don’t often cook?audition– a tryout; an interview for an acting, singing, or performing role whereone displays one’s skills or talents in front of the director or other people who willdecide who is selected for a show or opportunity* Have you decided which song you’ll sing for the audition next week?to rehearse– to practice, especially to practice a speech or performance* Rehearsing in front of a mirror is a good start, but try rehearsing in front offriends or family members so that you can see their reaction.up for– being considered for; under consideration for; a contender or candidatefor* Did you hear that Jenna is up for the new marketing manager position?part– a role played by an actor* Wayne had the leading part in the high school play last year.to learn (one’s) lines– to memorize the things that one must say on stage, orfor a film or television filming, especially while acting* Would you please help me learn my lines by reading this script aloud with me?to improvise– to act or perform while thinking of what one will say and do atthat moment, without previous preparation and without written instructions or aplan* When the couch on stage collapsed, the actors had to improvise to make itseem like an intentional part of the show.(number)-course– a meal with a certain number of dishes, plates, or types offood, usually served one after another* They served a delicious three-course meal of soup, pasta, and dessert.1These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2014). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 1023 – Learning to Actto stay in character– to continue to act in the role one has been assigned,without becoming distracted and appearing as oneself* Issac is such a great comedian that the other actors struggle to stay incharacter, because they’re tempted to laugh at his jokes.to stretch (one’s) acting chops– to accept and perform a challenging role asan actor, a role that can improve one’s acting skills and become a betterperformer* If Kyle accepts that role, he’ll be stretching his acting chops because he hasnever had to learn to speak with a foreign accent for a role before.to get into the head of (someone)– to fully understand someone and be ableto think and behave like him or her* The detective is known for getting into the head of criminals and anticipatingtheir next move.to project– to project one’s voice; to speak loudly and clearly so that one can beheard and understood, especially in a large room* The microphones aren’t working tonight, so the singers are going to have toproject really well.to emote– to show emotions or feelings, especially while acting* Her face is so expressive and she’s able to emote joy, anger, or fear withoutsaying a word.commercial– an advertisement shown on TV or broadcast on radio* Those commercials are silly. They make it look like drinking their brand of sodawill suddenly make us popular and wealthy.bit part– a very small, unimportant acting role* Vicky’s first acting job was a bit part in a movie, but she has accepted manybigger roles since then.there are no small parts, only small actors– a phrase used to mean that noparts or roles are unimportant, and a talented actor can demonstrate his or herskills even in the least important roles, improving the quality of the overallperformance* Kelly was really disappointed to be a tree in the school play, but she felt betterwhen her teacher said, “Remember, there are no small parts, only small actors.”2These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2014). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 1023 – Learning to ActCOMPREHENSION QUESTIONS1.a)b)c)2.a)b)c)Why is Elizabeth cooking in the kitchen?Because she has accepted a new role as a 1950s housewife.Because she is trying to get a role as a 1950s housewife.Because she plans to write a book about a 1950s housewife.What is 10-course breakfast?A breakfast with 10 different types of foods.A breakfast made with 10 ingredients.A breakfast that cost 10 dollars.______________WHAT ELSE DOES IT MEAN?up forThe phrase “up for,” in this podcast, means being considered for or underconsideration for: “It’s an honor to be up for the award, but it will probably begiven to someone else.” The phrase “up for sale” means available for purchase:“They’re going to put their home up for sale in the spring.” The phrase “up for it”means interested and ready to do something: “We’re planning to go on a longkayak adventure next weekend. Are you up for it?” The phrase “up to here” isused to express frustration: “I’ve had it up to here with your complaints!” Finally,the phrase “something is up” means that there is a problem, but one isn’t surewhat it is: “Heather hasn’t been in school for over two weeks. Something is up.”to projectIn this podcast, the verb “to project” means to speak loudly and clearly so thatone can be heard and understood, especially in a large room: “Make sure youproject during the presentation so that everyone can hear you.” When talkingabout calculations, “to project” means to forecast, or to make an educated guessabout the amount or level of something in the future: “We’re pretty good atprojecting sales for the next six months, but beyond that, there are too manyvariables.” The verb “to project” sometimes means to stick out from anothersurface: “Quentin often hits his hip against this part of the kitchen counter, whichprojects out from the corner.”3These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2014). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 1023 – Learning to ActCULTURE NOTEHow Casting Calls Work“Casting calls” are used in the process of selecting the “cast” (the group ofactors, singers, dancers, and other performers) who will perform in a play, movie,or TV show. Usually “aspiring” (hoping and wanting to have or do something, andworking toward it) actors perform a short “monologue” (an acting performance inwhich only one person speaks; not a dialogue) or singers sing a short song infront of a “panel” (a group of people who judge something) that might include thedirector, producer, or other “executives” (people with decision-making power inan organization or business).“Open casting,” sometimes known as “cattle calls,” describes casting calls thatare “open to the public” so that anyone can attend, audition, and try to get a rolein the production. Other productions allow people to audition “by invitation only”(only if they have received an invitation).In most cases, the people who audition do not receive “immediate” (right away)“feedback” (information about how well or poorly one has performed). After a fewhours or a few days, the “casting director” (the person who is responsible forselecting actors) might start making “callbacks,” which are invitations for theirfavorite actors to return to continue auditioning. At that point, the actors might beasked to read from the script for the production, instead of performing anunrelated monologue.Eventually, the casting director makes his or her decision and posts a “castinglist” (a full list of all the people who will play a role in a production, as well as their“respective” (belonging to each person) roles).______________Comprehension Questions Correct Answers: 1 – b; 2 – a4These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2014). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 1023 – Learning to ActCOMPLETE TRANSCRIPTWelcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 1,023 – Learning toAct.This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 1,023. I’m your host, Dr.Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development inbeautiful Los Angeles, California.Visit our website at ESLPod.com. When you do, you can become a member ofESL Podcast – and after that, download the Learning Guide for this episode. Areyou on Twitter? Hey, so are we! You can follow us at @eslpod.This dialogue is between Richard and Elizabeth about acting – the ability, which Ido not have, to performing in a play, a movie, or a television show, or a podcast.Let’s get started.[start of dialogue]Richard: It’s 6:30 a.m. on Saturday morning. Why are you banging those potsand pans?Elizabeth: I have an audition coming up and I’m rehearsing.Richard: By banging pots and pans?Elizabeth: I’m up for a part as a 1950s housewife. I need to learn my lines and beprepared to improvise. That’s why I’m cooking you a 10-course breakfast. I wantto practice staying in character.Richard: I don’t really want a 10-course breakfast, but if it helps you with youraudition...Elizabeth: It will. I have to stretch my acting chops and really get into the head ofthe character.Richard: Right. Whatever you say.Elizabeth: “Yes, dear. Your breakfast will be ready and waiting when you want it.”Did I project enough? Did I emote enough?Richard: You were great. What kind of acting job is this?5These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2014). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited. [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]

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