LISTEN with understanding
→ Hear the passage. Repeat for rhythm, stress, and pronunciation.
RESPOND verbally with your thoughts
→ Retell in your own words. Use full sentences and include the new phrase.
STUDY GROUP STRUGGLES
Listen & Respond
What Did They Say?
What subject was the group supposed to study?
Idiom
Stick to – To continue following something.
Example: He stuck to his schedule despite distractions.
Phrasal Verb
Carry out – To do or complete a task.
Example: They carried out the teacher’s instructions.
Challenging Vocabulary
Frustrating – Causing annoyance.
Example: Losing my keys was frustrating.
PIE Practice
Pronunciation: Practice “frustrating” (FRUS-tray-ting).
Intonation:
“Let’s stick to the plan.” (Stress plan)
“Let’s stick to the plan.” (Stress stick)
Your Turn
Say: “I carried out my homework on time.”
Have you ever been frustrated in a study group?
Transcript of Recording
Audio Passage
“Our study group met at the library after school. At first, we were supposed to focus on history, but soon people started chatting about the weekend. I tried to bring the group back and said, ‘Let’s stick to the plan.’ Finally, we began to read and share notes. Still, some students didn’t carry out their part, and it slowed us down. Group work can be productive, but only if everyone contributes. Even though it was frustrating, we managed to finish some review questions.”