Exploring the World of Sight and Blindness in English Conversation Class
Discover the nuances of sight and blindness in an intermediate English conversation class. Explore topics such as senses, perceptions, challenges faced by the blind, and inspiring stories like Daniel Kish's journey. Engage in thought-provoking discussions and activities to gain a deeper understanding of this important subject.
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English Conversation Class Topic: Sight and Blindness Intermediate
What are our senses? Can you name five senses? Sight Hearing Smell Taste Touch English Online | English conversation classes
Sight and Blindness English Online | English conversation classes
What do you think of when you hear the word blind or blindness ? English Online | English conversation classes
How do you travel to work OR the shops OR the gym OR to visit friends? CHALLENGE: We will all close our eyes as each person speaks. For example, My name is .. and when I visit my friend in the city centre, I drive/take the bus .. English Online | English conversation classes
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Discuss 1. What do you think it would be like to be blind? 2. Think of some things that blind people can and can t do. 3. What do you think would be the most difficult thing for a blind person to do? 4. How do you feel when you see a blind person in the street? 5. Would you offer to help a blind person? Is that a good idea or not? English Online | English conversation classes
One man who is positive about being blind is Daniel Kish. He became completely blind at 13 months of age. His parents believed he should grow up with the same freedoms as everyone else. He left home at 18 years of age to live independently. He teaches other blind people how to manage life challenges and activities such as hiking and cycling. (Search for his name online later to find his inspiring TED talk.) What might be some advantages of being blind? English Online | English conversation classes
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Vocabulary Sabbath: a religious holy day when no work was allowed Disciples: followers of a teacher (Jesus) Begging: to ask for something urgently Sinned: (past tense of sin), to break God s law, do something wrong Miracle: an extraordinary or special event that cannot be explained by nature or science Mud: when earth (dirt) and water are mixed Pool of Siloam: a man-made pool of water in Jerusalem, Israel English Online | English conversation classes
Characters To read this story we need the following characters: Narrator Disciples Jesus Man Neighbour 1 Neighbour 2 Leaders English Online | English conversation classes
A blind man can see! From John 9 Narrator: On the Sabbath, Jesus and his disciples saw a man who was born blind begging on the side of the road. Disciples: Teacher, why was this man born blind? Was it because he or his parents sinned? Jesus: No, it wasn t! Because he is blind, you will see God work a miracle for him. English Online | English conversation classes
Narrator: After Jesus said this, he spat on the ground. He made some mud and put it over the man s eyes. Jesus: Go and wash off the mud in the Pool of Siloam. English Online | English conversation classes
Narrator: When he had washed off the mud, the man could see! Man: (Very excitedly) I can see!!!! English Online | English conversation classes
Neighbour 1: Could this really be the same man? Neighbour 2: No, he only looks like the beggar. Man: I am that man! Neighbour 1: Then how can you see? Man: Someone named Jesus made some mud and put it on my eyes. He told me to go and wash it off in the Pool of Siloam. When I did, I could see! English Online | English conversation classes
Narrator: Because the day was the Sabbath, the religious leaders were angry. Leaders: his man Jesus doesn t come from God. If he did, he would not break the Sabbath law. English Online | English conversation classes
Narrator: When Jesus heard what happened, he went and found the man. Jesus: Do you have faith that I came from God? Man: Yes Lord, I will put my faith in you! Disciples: Jesus, you really are the Son of God! English Online | English conversation classes
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1. Answer these WH questions: a. Who is the story about? b. What is the story about? c. Where did it happen? d. Why is this story told? 2. How do you think the man s life changed after this experience? 3. Have you had an experience that changed your life? Describe what happened. English Online | English conversation classes
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Whats one new thing you have learnt today? Do you have any words to check?
