## The post office

Snail mail versus email
Have a look at the image.

- What do you think it is?
- What do you think it tries to say?

In English, post that is delivered by the postman is sometimes called snail mail.

- Any idea what snail means?
- Any idea why snail mail is used for post delivered by the postman?

Before you start listening discuss with a classmate:

1. How often do you write letters?
2. How much does a stamp cost in the Netherlands? And for letters to Europe? And for letters outside Europe?
3. Where do you go if you want to post a letter?
4. Do you ever receive post?

Now you are going to listen to Laura who talks about post in her life in Hong Kong. The first time you listen, answer the questions.

You are going to listen to Laura again.

Now do the following exercise.

Discuss:
What do you think the future of post is?
Is there a future for real post?
Don't forget to write your score in your notebook or on your workplan!