Step 1 - Listening

Britain's got talent

You are going to watch a video of an audition from the show “Britain’s Got Talent”.

Assignment 1

Download the worksheet and fill in the grid (on your own) and discuss the answers in your group.

Questions

  1. How long has Connie been singing?
  2. What does the winner get?
  3. Why does Pierce (jury member) say ‘that’s probably the most honest answer we’ve had today’?
  4. How can you see that Amanda liked it?
  5. Why is Simon going to talk to Connie like an adult?
  6. Is Connie through to the next round?
  7. What does “She was pitch perfect” mean?
  8. Who were nervous?
  9. Is Connie a potential winner?

Assignment 3: Bonus question

At the end of the video the presenter says "Britain's got talent is no longer a question,
it's now a statement".
What do you think he means by that?

Assignment 4: Extra task

Have a look on the internet.
Where does the song come from? What was it used for?