Step 1 - Listening

Britain's got talent
You are going to watch a video of an audition from the show “Britain’s Got Talent”.
- Watch the video and do assignment 1.
- Read the questions.
- Watch the video again and do assignment 2.
- Optional: do assignment 3 and 4.
Assignment 1
Download the worksheet and fill in the grid (on your own) and discuss the answers in your group.
Questions
- How long has Connie been singing?
- What does the winner get?
- Why does Pierce (jury member) say ‘that’s probably the most honest answer we’ve had today’?
- How can you see that Amanda liked it?
- Why is Simon going to talk to Connie like an adult?
- Is Connie through to the next round?
- What does “She was pitch perfect” mean?
- Who were nervous?
- 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?