English Level:
Intermediate
Content Warning:
Genetic Disease, Body Dysmorphia, Mental Health
Speech Impediment
Vocabulary
I have chosen not to include the definitions here to give you the opportunity to find the information yourself. The information you find this way will stay with you longer. Please take the time to find out the meaning of the vocabulary.
Shake it off (idiomatic)
Teasing
Scoot away
Give me space
It’s just a phase
Oh my gosh
Blessing in disguise
Grandest apologies
Grateful
Stinky
Pre-Listening
These warmup questions are intended to introduce you to the topic
- What is sacral Agenesis and Goldenhar Syndrome
- Have you experienced bullying?
- What challenges might someone without legs face?
- What happens to children who don’t have a parent that can take care of them?
Listening
As you listen, try to answer these questions.
You may need to listen more than once.
- What are the different meanings of “close”?
- How does Mario feel about the camera?
- How does he usually hide?
- What does his mother say is the biggest issue?
- How does he get around?
- Why does he feel nervous?
- What do mean people call him?
- Does Mario have a sense of humor?
- Why is he afraid of dogs?
- Describe his prognosis.
- Who was his biological mother?
- Why was it a ‘huge blessing’ that he was delivered in an ambulance/
- Does he like asking or answering questions?
- What kind of music does he like?
- What is his mother’s biggest hope for Mario?
Video
Video Player
Post-Listening
Reflect on what you have learned.
- What do you do when you feel nervous?
- Why is it important to include other people?
- Can curiosity be harmful?
- How would YOU describe his personality?
- What are you grateful for?
- Would you adopt someone with special needs?
- Identify at least one key issue from this video that you could research more.